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VOL 13 ISSUE 12 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● MARCH 22-28, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news BJP Releases First List of 184 VAISAKHI SPECIAL EDITION We will bring out a profusely illustrated special edition on the occasion of Vaisakhi Candidates: 24 Sitting MP’s Dropped which falls on April 13. Articles and advertisements for publication in the Vaisakhi special edition may please be emailed Narendra Modi from Varanasi again; Amit Shah replaces Advani in Gandhinagar by April 5, 2019 to [email protected] Photo / Courtesy The Hindu For any question, please call 646-247-9458. New Zealand bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles: PM Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern embraces a woman who attended the House session at Parliament on March 19.She hassaid high-capacity magazines and devices similar to bump stocks-which made rifles fire faster-would also be banned.

CHRIST CHURCH, NEW ZEALAND (TIP): New Zealand will ban military-style semi-automatic and assault rifles under tough new gun laws following the killing of 50 people in its worst mass shooting, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday,March 21, reports Reuter. contd on Page 32 NEW DELHI (TIP): The BJP on While Prime Minister Narendra Modi The party dropped 24 MP's , the biggest Thursday, March 21, released its first list will contest again from Varanasi, party drop in Uttar Pradesh with six candidates Facebook admits storing of 184 candidates for 20 States for the Lok president Amit Shah has replaced party replaced in a list of 28. Sabha election being held in seven stages stalwart Lal Krishna Advani in contd on Page 32 passwords in plain text from April 11. Gandhinagar. . More election news on page 14 Prem Parameswaran: "The Disney Fox deal is very exciting for the global media and entertainment industry" LOS ANGELES (TIP): It is the latest corporate wedding between Mickey Mouse's sprawling media empire and the entertainment assets that were built under Rupert Murdoch. The $71 Million acquisition officially closed SAN FRANCISCO, CA (TIP): Facebook on Thursday, March 20, and in the process reshaped March 21, admitted that millions of passwords were stored Hollywood's two major studios. Corporation (FOXA). Disney CEO Bob Iger, in plain text on its internal servers, a security slip that left The assets that Murdoch keeps provide a meanwhile, achieved the necessary bulk, them readable by the social networking giant's employees. leaner, more focused entity built around the Fox theoretically, to mount a formidable competitor "To be clear, these passwords were never visible to anyone broadcast network, Fox News Channel and Fox to Netflix (NFLX), outside of Facebook and we have found no evidence to date Sports. That company will live on as the Fox contd on Page 32 that anyone internally abused or improperly accessed them," vice president of engineering, security,and privacy, Obviously, at Eros International we believe in a very similar strategy as we have meshed the best Pedro Canahuati said in a blog post. Indian content in the world on our global OTT platform Eros Now THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 NEW YORK FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 PICNEWS 3 Former Foreign Secretary A Star-studded Screening of 'Hotel Jaishankar at a Panel Discussion Mumbai' held in New York City Hotel Mumbai at Asia Society in NYC premiere in NYC on March 17. From left, Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street; Armie Hammer, Actor; Anthony Maras, Director; Nazanin Boniadi, Actor; Anupam Kher, Actor; Jason Isaacs, Actor; Dev Patel, Actor; Shivani Rawat, Producer and CEO, ShivHans Pictures. Photo/ Jay Mandal-On Assignment

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A special screening of the film Hotel Mumbai was held in New York City on Sunday March 17 at the city's Museum of Modern Art. Based on true story,the film tells the story of the heroes and survivors of the 26/11 terror attack in Taj Hotel Mumbai, in 2008. Directed by Anthony Maras and written by John Collee and Maras, it is based on the 2009 NEW YORK CITY (TIP): During a Panel discussion on "New Roadmaps for Asia", from left: documentary Surviving Mumbai. (Read more on page 30) Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's former Foreign Secretary.Ambassador Daniel Russel, former Asst Secretary to the US State Dept. and currently, Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute and Ambassador 'Kesari' Brings Alive Akitaka Saiki, Japan's former Ambassador to India and former Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Asia Society in New York, March 19, 2019. Photo / Jay Mandal - On Assignment Incredible Unheard Miss India Worldwide Shree Saini Story of Sikh Soldiers receives 'Women Hero' Award on Celluloid NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Akshay Kumar is set to NEW YORK (TIP): deliver another blockbuster with his new movie Miss Universe 1994 Kesari - based on the story of battle of Saragarhi. Sushmita Sen honored Despite being one of the fiercest last stands ever, the Kesari is a rousing war drama that Miss India Worldwide Battle of Saragarhi is lost somewhere in the annals of Akshay Kumar's fans have been waiting Shree Saini with history. In Kesari, Akshay Kumar brings alive on for since the announcement of the film "Women Hero" award celluloid the incredible story of21 Sikh soldiers at the South Asian fighting valiantly against 10,000 invaders. Read more on Page 6 Women Empowerment Gala function held at New Nirpal Singh Shergill's INDIANS ABROAD York March 19. Sushmita Sen, who and PUNJAB IMPACT Launched in Canada was the Chief Guest of A former Miss Universe and Bollywood Star Sushmita the program Sen honors Miss India welcomed Shree Saini Worldwide Shree Saini with on the stage. 'Women Hero' Award Read more on Page 6 World’s largest painting by M.F. Husain Lightning, 1975 on display at Asia Society

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): World's largest painting of M.F. Husain - Lightning, 1975, oil on canvas - twelve panels, overall H.10 ft x W. 60 ft. (3 x 18 m) on display at Asia Society from 20th March 2019 to August 4th. The rare painting is owned by Marguerite and Kent Charugundla, a prominent art collector, inventor, and serial entrepreneur, who has supported many artists in DELTA,BC(TIP): Nirpal Singh Shergill's INDIANS ABROAD and PUNJAB IMPACT was New York. launched recently at George Mackie Library, Delta BC, Canada. On the occasion, from Left: Harkirat Singh Kular Editor Punjab Guardian, Jarnail Singh Artist,Rachhpal Singh Gill Editor Punjabi Tribune, Jarnail Singh SekhaNovelist, Nirpal Singh Shergill Editor INDIANS ABROAD, Mohan Singh Gill Poet, Angrez Singh Shergill Property Developer, Meera Gill Actor and poet. Photo / Courtesy Gurpreet Singh Sahota Radio and TV broadcaster, and, Editor Charhdikala and Akal Guardian

Seen standing in front of the historic painting are, from L to R: Marguerite, a guest, Ken Charugundla, and Ambassador Sandeep Chakraborty, Consul General of India in New York Photo / Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 Indian American Couple in North Indian Americans Dr. Prakasam Carolina Convicted of Human Trafficking Tata and Dr. Sanjay Gupta to receive Charges Couple promised jobs to lure workers. 2019 Ellis Island Medals of Honor They beat them and didn't pay, prosecutors say NEW YORK (TIP): Indian Americans Dr. Prakasam Tata and Dr. Sanjay Gupta have been STOCKTON, NC (TIP): After an 11-day named 2019 Ellis Island Medals of Honor trial, a federal jury found an Indian couple - recipients among others, who will be honored Satish Kartan, 45, and his wife, Sharmistha at the 34th annual "Ellis Island Medals of Barai, 40, guilty on March 14 of conspiracy Honor" gala on May 10. to obtain forced labor and two counts of The Ellis Island Honors Society sponsors the obtaining forced labor. In addition, Kartan Ellis Island Medals of Honor, which are was found guilty of fraud in foreign labor presented annually to a select group of contracting. According to court documents immigrants whose accomplishments in their and evidence presented at trial, between field and inspired service to the nation are February 2014 and October 2016, Kartan and cause for celebration. The Medal has been Barai hired workers from overseas to officially recognized by both Houses of perform domestic labor in their home in Congress as one of most prestigious awards in Stockton. (Read full story on the USA and is annually memorialized in the www.theindianpanorama.news) Congressional Record. Dr. Prakasam Tata is currently serving as Indian American Kiran Distinguished Professor of Environmental Dr. Prakasam Tata and Dr. Sanjay Gupta Sciences and Health in the Department of Kaur Gill named Community Medicine at the Maharajah Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. distinguishes his reporting from war zones and Institute of Medical Sciences, Nellimarla, In 2002 Dr.Tata retired as the Assistant Director natural disasters, as well as on a range of SALDEF Executive Viziangaram District, Andhra Pradesh, India. and Head of the Environmental Monitoring medical and scientific topics, including the Director Currently he is also serving as the Executive and Research Division. Although Dr. Tata has opioid crisis, Pandemic outbreaks, brain injury, Director of the Center for Waste been living in the USA for more than five disaster recovery, health care reform, fitness, Transformation Technology, Wheaton, IL, decades, he visited India and other developing military medicine, and medicinal marijuana. which is a nonprofit organization and works on countries numerous times. Under the banner of In addition to his work for CNN, Gupta is a projects related to environmental education Bharathi Theertha, he is currently working on member of the staff and faculty at the Emory and awareness and use of wastes as resources. issues relating to the education, environment University School of Medicine. He is associate Dr. Tata is currently serving as the President, and health of poor children and adults alike chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Bharathi Theertha, Naperville, IL USA and and on issues related to air, water, and land Hospital and regularly performs surgery at In addition to her professional Vice President, Bharathi Theertha, pollution. Emory University and Grady hospitals. He accomplishments, Kiran is involved in a variety of community and civic Vizianagaram, India. Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple Emmy holds memberships in the American organizations In 1966, Dr. Tata after receiving his Ph.D. award winning chief medical correspondent Association of Neurological Surgeons, from Rutgers University, NJ, joined the faculty for CNN. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the WASHINGTON (TIP) The Sikh of Cornell University and worked on water plays an integral role in CNN's reporting on Council on Foreign Relations. He serves as a American Legal Defense and Education quality and animal waste management health and medical news for all of CNN's shows diplomate of the American Board of Fund recently named Kiran Kaur Gill as problems and published several papers and domestically and internationally, and Neurosurgery and is a Certified Medical new Executive Director. Kiran was the reports. In 1974 he joined the Research and contributes to CNN.com. His medical training Investigator throughthe American College of former president and CEO of PARS Development Department of the Metropolitan and public health policy experience Forensic Examiners. Environmental, Inc., a full-service environmental consulting firm based in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Indian Teen Lydian Indian American Pleads Guilty to Upon assuming the role of Executive Director, Kiran said, "I am honored to join Marriage and Visa Fraud SALDEF and feel a deep sense of Nadhaswaram wins PANAMA CITY, FL (TIP): Ravi appreciation and responsibility.The history Babu Kolla, 47, an Indian national of the organization is amazing, and I am residing in Panama City, pleaded humbled to be able to add to the legacy of American Reality Show guilty March 13 to conspiracy to impact and to empower Sikh Americans. I commit marriage and visa fraud and am so excited to do this important work and NEW YORK (TIP): A conspiracy to commit money look forward to working on your behalf." 12-year-old pianist laundering. On Tuesday, his co- Lydian Nadhaswaram defendant Krystal Cloud, 40, of Altha, (Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news) from Tamil Nadu's Florida, was sentenced to 24 months Chennai made Indians in prison for marriage and visa fraud Indian American Health proud by winning the conspiracy after pleading guilty on Ravi Babu Kolla inaugural edition of the December 28, 2018. Lawrence Keefe, faces a maximum of Care Executive in Atlanta CBS 'World's Best Show' United States Attorney for the 5 years in prison for Sentenced to Prison for on March14. Northern District of Florida, conspiracy to Lydian, a student of announced the guilty plea and commit marriage $8.5M Blood Work Scheme AR Rahman's Chennai- sentence. and visa fraud and a based KM Music Between February 2017 and August maximum of 20 Shailesh ("Shue") years in prison for Conservatory, topped 2018, Kolla operated an immigration Kothari, the money laundering South Korea's marriage fraud business in Bay former owner and conspiracy. Kukkiwon, a.k.a. "The County that recruited U.S. citizens to CEO of Primera Lydian Nadhaswaram and his father Varshan Satish Medical Group, Inc with The World's Best's host James Corden and Flying Taekwondo marry Indian foreign nationals to gain immigration was sentenced judges Faith Hill, RuPaul Charles and Drew Masters" and got the $1 benefits. The majority of the Indian foreign nationals March 14. Barrymore. Photo / courtesyTwitter/Faith Hill million top prize in the overstayed their Visas or Student Exchange Visitor Program CBS show. For the finals, requirements and were unlawfully residing in the United ATLANTA (TIP): An Indian origin Lydian performed two piano medleys and impressed the judges and audience States. The investigation identified over 80 fraudulent former owner and CEO of a medical alike. Faith Hill, RuPaul Charles and Drew Barrymore were the frontline judges marriages that were performed in Alabama as part of Kolla's company in Atlanta, Georgia has been and they had 50 other world judges with them to make the final call. scheme. Cloud is a U.S. citizen who participated with Kolla in sentenced for conspiracy to commit Though Lydian is a familiar name in Chennai, the kid shot to fame after the marriage fraud business. After entering a fraudulent healthcare fraud and aggravated identity appearing in the Ellen DeGeneres show with his blindfold act. marriage in October 2017, she began recruiting U.S. citizens theft. Shailesh ("Shue") Kothari, the former The World's Best is a new type of talent competition captured on a scale to marry Indian foreign nationals. Cloud directly recruited owner and CEO of Primera Medical Group, rarely seen on television. The World's Best is a first-of-its-kind global talent or participated in the recruitment of 10 or more U.S. citizens Inc., and Timothy McMenamin, Primera's contest that features acts from every genre imaginable, from every corner of the from the Panama City area and rural Calhoun and Jackson former Chief Operating Officer have been world. Counties. She also helped gather personal information so sentenced March 14. (Read full story on His father, Music Director Varshan Satish, accompanied Lydianwhen he Kolla could create fraudulent immigration forms in order for www.theindianpanorama.news) received his award. the Indian foreign nationals to remain in the United States. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NY/ NJ/CT FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 IALI Celebrates Holi : Colors Splash, Music Enthralls, Spirits Soar LONG ISLAND, NY(TIP): India successachieved. Association of Long Island celebrated Holi Variety entertainment program Cultural function on March 17th at Cotillion,Long program started with children's Krishna Island. It was one of the record-breaking dance & followed by other very beautiful attendance functions for IALI as more than dances performed by children. three hundred people attended &a lot of New York State Senator office was people could not attend as it was sold out. represented by Mr. Rana, who gave the Guests were welcomed by HOLI TIKKA by the certificates of recognition to all four IALI IALI welcome team & served delicious Indian officers and one to association itself sent by ALEBIES . Senator Ana Kaplan. A Moment of silence was observed in the Mr. Zahid Syed ,Nassau county Human memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in Rights Commissioner also attended & India the terrorist attack in Pulwama on February Association of Long Island gave the plaque to 14. him for supporting the organization. A variety entertainment program followed Traditional Indian Dhol & Bollian sung by the formal address by IALI President Lalit professional Vijay Banjara made the Aery. He welcomed the past presidents gathering dance to the electrifying music. attending the event & acknowledged their President Lalit Aery, Mrs. Aery and officials of IALI As playing HOLI was arranged outside, contribution to the association for making it some people went outside the party hall in one of the largest &the strongest in the achievements made from Jan.1st 2019.since increased with the efforts of all forum team open area and played HOLI for about an country. the beginning of his term. He mentioned members since he took office. He recognized hour with beautiful dry colors and had a lot President Lalit Aery also spoke about the attendance in all the monthly programs have his whole team and credited them for of fun. - contd from page 3 - Indian Origin Man in New Jersey Admits Kesari' Brings Alive... Miss India Worldwide... Kesari takes the audience where history The audience rose to their feet and Conspiring to Smuggle Foreign Nationals textbooks did not, into the lives of the martyrs. If applauded Miss Saini when she said, one soldier is away from his six-month-old "Pageantry improves the lives and confidence daughter, another has been grappling with caste of women throughout the world." into USA via Commercial Flights discrimination all his life. It is these little emotional Joshua A. Lafazan, Legislator for the 18th NEWARK, NJ (TIP): An Indian national admitted conspiring to smuggle foreign nationals into nuances - a letter from the family, a pair of shoes District of the Nassau County, also honoured the United States via commercial airline flights, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced March carefully preserved - which strike a chord with the Sushmita Sen with citation. Sushmita emerged 14. audiences.The film also touches upon the never as youngest girl who became Miss India in 1994. Bhavin Patel, 38, pleaded guilty to before U.S. District Judge John M. Vazquez to superseding give up attitude of the Sikhs under any She created history after a few days in May 1994 information charging him with conspiracy to smuggle foreign nationals into the United States for circumstance and portrays the human spirit of as the first Indian to win the coveted title and private financial gain. courage and togetherness. At the same time, Kesari was crowned as the 43rd Miss Universe. Other According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: has its light moments, which provide a welcome relief distinguished women who were honoured on Agents for the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received information that from the intense battlefield sequences, which form its the occasion were Urmil "Tracy" Marshal, a smuggling operation run by Patel was attempting to find methods to bring foreign nationals from core. 10,000 Afghan troops are marching towards Sangeeta Mudnal and Dr Uzma Syed. Miss India into the United States. The investigation revealed that the smuggling organization recruited Saragarhi, with several of them beating the war India Worldwide founder and President Indian nationals and others to pay fees in exchange for passage to the United States. drum. However, it takes only one man playing the Dharmatma Saran were among the dignitaries Beginning in October 2013, an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a smuggler began Dhol to send them into an awed silence. Kesari is a who graced the event. meeting with Patel in Bangkok, Thailand. Patel told the undercover law enforcement officer that he rousing war drama that Akshay Kumar's fans have Shree Saini presented a trophy to Bindu wanted to smuggle Indian nationals into the United States. On three different occasions, Patel or his been waiting for since the announcement of the film. Kohli, celebrity director who had won conspirator transported the Indian nationals to an airport in Thailand, at which point the Starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra and appreciation from different quarters for her undercover law enforcement officer would presumably use his contacts to smuggle them into the directed by Anurag Singh, Kesari is released by Zee contribution in women empowerment. United States via commercial airline flights. Patel agreed to wire down payments for each Studios International worldwide. (Based on a Press Release) individual to be smuggled into the United States and to pay a balance of tens of thousands of dollars for each individual once the foreign nationals arrived in the United States. Over the ensuing months, Patel arranged for six Indian nationals to be brought to Thailand for smuggling into the United States via Newark Liberty International Airport. Patel was arrested on Dec. 7, 2018, upon his arrival at Liberty. The conspiracy charge carries a maximum potential sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for July 9, 2019.

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India-based Call Centre Nation Honors ‘Ekal Foundation’ and Two Indian Americans indicted in Phone Scam With Iconic ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’ Targeting US Victims President of NEW YORK (TIP): "Ekal India, Ram ATLANTA (TIP): Two Indians in Georgia and a call Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF)", the Nath Kovind centre in India were charged March 12 for their alleged largest global organization gives away involvement in a phone scam targeting US victims. dedicated to integrated village the Mahatma Mohit Devendrabhai Sharma and Kunal Jagdishbhai development in rural India was Gandhi Peace Sharma along with Julliette Belle Carter, and a call- recently honored with the most Award to M.L. canternamed Skyz International Outsourcing BPO have prestigious National Award in India Jain, a senior been indicted for their alleged involvement in a for social work. On February 26, trustee of transnational criminal organization that victimized 'Ekal "Ekal Abhiyan Trust" (Ekal's United States residents through a tele-fraud scheme that Abhiyan'. umbrella Orgz) wasbestowed Also seen in led victims to believe they owed taxes and fees to the with'Mahatma Gandhi PeacePrize' the picture is Internal Revenue Service. Julliette Belle Carter was for Yr. 2017 for its contributions in Prime arrested in Canada pursuant to an extradition request. providing Education to rural Minister "IRS phone schemes profit by victimizing United States &tribal children and for providing Narendra residents, including vulnerable members of our Empowerment withgender social Modi community," said U.S. Attorney Byung J. "BJay" Pak. "This equality in remote parts of India. indictment and the arrest in Canada demonstrate our This prize is conferred by the Govt 2On March 1, commitment to identifying and prosecuting those who of India under the Chairmanship of EVF 'Founding perpetuate phone scams on our citizens no matter where Hon. Prime Minister, Chief Justice, Member', Ma. the perpetrators are located." leader of the largest opposition Shaymji According to U.S. Attorney Pak, the charges, and other Gupta was party and many others. The information presented in court: The indictment alleges felicitated by ceremony took place at the "Kurukshetra that the defendants were involved in a sophisticated 'Rashtrapati Bhavan' in New Delhi University" international telephone scheme. Using lists of U.S. and was graced by the Hon. with 'Goyal residents' personal identifiable information, co- President of India, Ram Nath Peace Prize' conspirators allegedly called potential victims while Kovind as well as Hon Prime for spreading impersonating officials from the Internal Revenue Service. Minister N. Modi. On behalf of education in The callers would then threaten potential victims with 'Ekal' the award from the Hon. remote areas prosecution or arrest if they did not pay alleged tax debts President was received by M.L. of India. immediately. After the victims agreed to pay, the callers Jain, a senior trustee of 'Ekal would instruct the victims to send the money Abhiyan'.This unique Honor electronically using banks or money transmitters, such as carries a grant of Rs 1 Crore, a MoneyGram, to defendants Mohit Devendrabhai Sharma, Citation and a Plaque to A former Board Member Julliette Belle Carter, and others. Victims, including commemorate the distinction. This & Chairperson of residents of Georgia, believed the threats and sent money. prize was instituted in 1995 on 125th "Ekal-USA Renu Gupta Defendants Mohit Devendrabhai Sharma and Julliette birth anniversary of Mahatma (standing 4th from left) Belle Carter retrieved the fraud proceeds from various Gandhito highlight his concept of and Dr Sudha MoneyGram locations in states such as Illinois, Ohio, Parikh,(standing 5th 'Gram Swaraj Model'.In his Michigan, and Wisconsin. from left), who had been laudatory message to "Ekal", PM ardent supporter of "Ekal The indictment charges Mohit Devendrabhai Sharma, Modicommended its efforts to give Foundation, "received Julliette Belle Carter, Kunal Jagdishbhai Sharma, and educational opportunity to children 'She The Change - Nari Skyz International Outsourcing BPO with conspiracy to in tribal areas and empowering Udyami Award' for their commit wire fraud and wire fraud. The indictment also rural women-folks. exemplary service to the charges Mohit Devendrabhai Sharma and Julliette Belle community. Carter with conspiracy to commit money laundering. Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news (Source: DOJ) Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) has a New President Mohinder Singh Gilzian takes over from Shudh Prakash Singh

NEW YORK (TIP): At a function held on President Shudh Prakash Singh. importance of promoting the strategic congratulated Mr. Gilzian in his new role and Sunday, March 17 at Jericho Palace in Long About 200 people gathered together and partnership between India and the U.S.George pledged his cooperation in the days ahead. Mr. Island, Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian took felicitated Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian on his Abraham, the vice-chairman, described Mr. Harbachan Singh, the Secretary-General charge as the new President of Indian assumption of duties as the President. Dr. Gilzian as a dedicated Congressman who toasted Mr. Gilzian's appointment by Mr. Sam Overseas Congress, USA. In a colorful Surinder Malhotra, the first President of earned the right to be President through hard Pitroda, Chairman of the Overseas Congress ceremony attended by IOC officials and INOC, lauded the appointment of Mr. Gilzian work and sheer determination. "He is as Department and offered gratitude and good Congress loyalists from the tri-state area, the and urged for unity in moving forward while genuine a human being you may encounter wishes to Mr. Shudh Prakash Singh who is gavel was handed over to him by the outgoing focusing on its mission. He stressed the anywhere," said Mr. Abraham while throwing leaving the post. his support fully behind the newly appointed Read full story at President. Mr. Shudh Prakash Singh www.theindianpanorama.news

Mohinder Singh Gilzian addresses the gathering IOC top brass THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 GUEST Warrant against Nirav Modi: Law COMMENT catching up with fugitive diamantaire PM Narendra Modi, accusing him of million. However, the authorities soon did a ver a month after the UK ordered acting as a 'chowkidar' (watchman) for the U-turn on the scheme, which has helped the extradition of business tycoon likes of Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi, Lalit several big shots find a safe haven in Britain OVijay Mallya, who is accused of Modi and Vijay Mallya. while escaping punishment for their defrauding banks and laundering money The legal proceedings for the diamond misdeeds in their home country. The UK to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore, a London jeweler's extradition will start only after his needs to consistently demonstrate its judicial court has issued an arrest warrant against formal arrest by the London Metropolitan and political will in order to shed the fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, the main police, even as he has the option of seeking 'harborer' tag. accused in the Rs 13,500-crore Punjab bail. Going by the apparent fast-tracking of The breakthrough in the Nirav Modi National Bank scam. The development, the Mallya and Nirav Modi cases, it's easy to case might weaken the Opposition's anti- which comes weeks before the high-stakes jump to the conclusion that Britain is finally corruption tirade against the ruling BJP. Lok Sabha elections, is a shot in the arm cracking the whip on tainted moneybags However, the Congress and Co will for the NDA government, which has been The fugitive Nirav Modi has been from other countries. Facing the heat from certainly wonder why the wheels of justice apprehended and is now lodged in a under fire from the Opposition for India and other nations, the UK had late last have started moving so late, why things crowded London jail allegedly failing to stop high-profile year decided to suspend the 'golden visa' were allowed to come to such a pass. The offenders from fleeing the country. warrant came hours after Congress scheme, which offers permanent residency government owes an explanation to the Incidentally, the news regarding the arrest president Rahul Gandhi took potshots at on a platter for an investment of £5-10 nation on this count. (Tribune, India) AS I SEE IT Indian Air Force is grossly under-equipped Lack of empathy and understanding of an operational requirement due to By Air Vice Marshal bureaucratic procedures and attitudes is a cause for concern. In any other Manmohan Bahadur VM (retd) country, where the political and bureaucratic climate is cognizant of military urgencies, many heads would have rolled.

he Pulwama and Balakot incidents downslide again with a shortage of fighter have pushed into the background the squadrons and many critical items; soldiers' Treport of the Comptroller and Auditor rifles are having to be imported by the fast- General (CAG) on the Indian Air Force (IAF) track route, ammunition is in short supply, acquisitions, of which the Rafale deal and sniper rifles, Naval helicopters and MiG- hogged the limelight. Despite the favorable 29 fighters for the IAF are planned to be Pulwama end state being achieved, albeit imported too. But will these just remain temporary, there is an imperative that needs plans, as this year's defense acquisition urgent government attention. Tucked away budget is insufficient even for previously in the CAG report is a cry beseeching a look concluded contracts? Answers to these into what one may call 'defense distress', pointers have a bearing on what happens paraphrasing the term from the agrarian hereafter. and farmers' distress that every politician is Will the post-Pulwama happenings deter talking about. The last two are vote banks Pakistan? The answer is an emphatic no. It is which no politician can be reticent about, as time to remember Bernard Brodie, the doyen they are leveraged through morchas, hartals of strategic thought, who said, "Avoidance of and strikes. Unfortunately, when defense blackmail can be achieved only by distress strikes, it is deadly, and often 'fatal' demonstrating that our readiness to accept in a way. The Balakot incident demonstrated risks need not be and is not less than the resoundingly that India has had enough of blackmailer's." Pakistan's support to terrorism; however, it History shows that adversaries cannot be should not divert our attention from the fact reformed as per one's wish but have to be that defense pangs are a reality and the tell- coped with through management strategies tale signs should be recognized and acted in which hard power is vital to prevent upon. There are three pointers that need blackmail. Addressing defense concerns elaboration; though IAF examples are (though not a vote catcher) is an imperative discussed, the issues are valid for other accidents, 13 of which were fatal. Many red is expiring. The situation must be similar for first step to 'manage' Pakistan and defense forces too. flags had been raised about the stone-like some other fleets, too, as many acquisition simultaneously weigh against China. While Critiquing sub-optimal defense gliding quality of the HPT after an engine and upgrade programs have been short-term responses after the Pulwama procurement procedures, CAG has failure (a frequent occurrence). The IAF had inordinately delayed, a fact stated by the Air attack will be implemented, long-term commented that the non-conclusion of a pulled along till the proverbial straw fell on Chief last month. This unacceptable solutions require tons of money and decades usage contract precluded the use of the the camel's back and we lost two flying situation is the second indicator of a serious of time spread over many governments. Of flight simulator for the C-130 Hercules instructors at the Air Force Academy (AFA). problem, where lack of funds could be the three attributes that determine aircraft till 2016, despite it being ready four The HPT was grounded, throwing the pushing reliability of war- fighting deterrence to prevent blackmail - resolve, years earlier. In the interim, India lost five training profiles of rookie pilots into equipment towards an unsafe zone, which capability and capacity - the Balakot air warriors and a multi-million-dollar bedlam, and for the next few years a sub- may translate into tragic results later. incident demonstrated the first two; the aircraft in 2014, attributed to a training optimal training pattern on the HJT-16 The third warning is where op- third, dependent on an indigenous arms issue. This is the first pointer - lack of Kiran was followed. The emergency preparedness starts getting affected. Under- base, is in short supply. Politicians of all empathy and understanding of an purchase of the Pilatus aircraft equipping of the Indian Army was one of the hues need to put their shoulders to the wheel operational requirement due to revolutionized training; AFA's flight line major causes of the 1962 China debacle. At a and address defense preparedness in a bi- bureaucratic procedures and attitudes was chock-a-block with the gleaming new recent conference, tears welled up in a partisan manner - indigenous defense R&D (remember, the simulator was fully ready). trainers till 2017 or so when, due to non- retired Lt General's eyes while narrating the and manufacture must be kickstarted. Hard In any other country, where the political and finalization of maintenance contracts, a humiliation the armed forces had felt then. power, in quality and quantity, is the key to bureaucratic climate is cognizant of severe lack of spares ensued. This is the "Thank God for the subsequent 1965 Indo- building deterrence to avert future military urgencies, many heads would have situation even now, as per media reports. Pak war that brought back some self- Pulwamas. Can every political party rolled. However, training has to continue to ensure respect," remarked the General. After 1962, elaborate, in its election manifesto, what it The second pointer is of an intangible a regular pilot feed for frontline squadrons the government funded an accelerated re- would do to address defense preparedness? kind, which, if neglected, shows up with and one is sure that cannibalization equipping plan and the victory in the 1971 That would indeed be welcome. deadly results later. The HAL-built HPT-32 (shifting) of spares among aircraft is being war bears witness to that effort. However, as (The author is Addl Director General, Centre trainer was grounded in 2009 after many done and extension given to parts whose life per recent media reports, we are on the for Air Power Studies, New Delhi) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 PERSPECTIVE 9 India Needs Course Correction : Socialism has failed India in 72 years Time to emulate USA and China -the two global powers

million eligible Indians will go There is a large supply of all kinds of engineers and to the poll on April 11, 2019 to professional managers in India. This is a huge competitive 900elect 545 Members of By Ven Parameswaran Parliament. The voting begins on April 11 and advantage. Cite the example of IBM, the second largest private ends on May 19. The political party that gains employer in India after Tatas employing 150,000, more than it the largest per cent of the vote will be asked employs anywhere including its HQ in the US. India should to form the government by the President of liberalize its rules and regulations and make it easier for India. No single party is likely to get a majority. Therefore, the leading winner must American corporations to manufacture in India. seek partnership with other parties to form the new government. This could be called the final election of the elections! After India It is a paradox that retaliated against Pakistan, it would appear now the BJP headed by Prime Minister Modi India is a net exporter has good chances to lead subject to what happens between now and the end of the of food while 300 elections during the campaign. India prides itself calling it the largest democracy. Is India a successful political and million poor starve. It economic democracy? It is a paradox that India is a net exporter of food while 300 is more painful to know million poor starve. It is more painful to know that India is wasting approximately 40% of economic power first. In retrospect, China is under 25. that India is wasting its food valued at $40 billion due to lack of the envy of the world. There is a large supply of all kinds of marketing management. The Food WILL INDIA DEBATE THE MAJOR ISSUES engineers and professional managers in approximately 40% of Corporation of India, a public sector India. This is a huge competitive corporation is the villain responsible for lack AND EMBARK ON ECONOMIC advantage. Cite the example of IBM, the its food valued at $40 of adequate modern silos, warehouses, REVOLUTION? 72 YEARS IS A LONG TIME, second largest private employer in India refrigerated trucks, and retail outlets. The BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. after Tatas employing 150,000, more than billion due to lack of pricing is a key component of marketing. The it employs anywhere including its HQ in farmers of India are the victims of poor I strongly recommend the parties discuss the US. India should liberalize its rules marketing pricing and they are agitating against the the following during the campaign. Time and regulations and make it easier for government. This is one of the major issues should not be spent on name calling and American corporations to manufacture in management. The of the campaign. bickering. Unless India develops its great India. INDIA DOES NOT HAVE TO INVENT A NEW potential the elections and the democracy will 5. India can create the capacity to Food Corporation of remain in textbooks only. manufacture all drugs and pharma WHEEL, JUST FOLLOW CHINA. BETTER 1. Capitalism has worked wonders in the products for export to the U.S. by U.S. India, a public sector LATE THAN NEVER USA, EU, Japan, Singapore, Australia, companies in joint venture or as Canada, New Zealand, South Korea and subsidiary giving generous terms. This India won independence in 1947 and it is even in Communist China. India will lower the cost of drugs for American corporation is the now almost 72 years. What is India's experimented with the Mixed Economy consumers. The US can save huge and progress and standing in the world and later Socialism. So far it is a failure. solve its health care problem. Will India villain responsible for compared to China that has almost the same Failure because India still does not have a cooperate with the US as China did? population? China established Peoples modern infrastructure. No running water 6. The U.S. will help India build modern lack of adequate Republic of China in 1949. China became the or electricity for 24/7 for all. There is no infrastructure in no time. Now India second global economic power at the scientific system for removal and takes too many years to complete any modern silos, beginning of this century, thanks to the treatment of garbage and waste. There is major project, be it Bangalore railway or USA. From 1949 for 30 years China and the no modern sewerage system. India must Delhi Metro. India should be able to take warehouses, USA were loggerheads. The USA recognized embrace capitalism 100% and give up orders for 100 million pieces of variety of Communist China only in 1979. But their socialism once and for all. men's and women'sclothing. refrigerated trucks, and friendship to improve China's economy 2. "India-USA Closest Ally" Partnership 7. EMPLOYMENT: India needs to create thrived very fast. The USA agreed to help must be fully capitalized here and now. 72 new jobs for 12 million per year. My retail outlets. The China provided China would liberate and years is a long time to wait. There is no recommendations will enable it to happen. open its economy fully and applied need to invent a new wheel. Just translate If China can do it, why cannot India. pricing is a key capitalistic principles. China gave carte Modi's physical embrace of Trump into After all, China was way behind India in blanche to the USA. This had a bandwagon real actions that will set in motion the 1979, even after 30 years of establishing component of effect - all Western countries followed the great potentials for enormous growth. Its Communist China in 1949. leadership of the USA. Thus, China GDP should grow @12% for a decade or India has more assets and advantages than marketing. The embarked on a new economic revolution to two. Invite President Trump to India and China when it embraced the U.S.A. in 1979. develop China. China opened huge factories solidify the bilateral relationship. I am India is the largest English speaking to produce consumer and industrial goods sure he will be happy to come with a huge country in the world. This is one of the farmers of India are the for export. The USA and the Western delegation of CEO's of major U.S. reasons, more CEO's of Indian origin are countries were anxious to take advantage of corporations. Such a historic and most selected than any other national origin victims of poor pricing the comparative advantage. China was able friendly visit could result in major deals including China. to employ millions of its people and its GDP and investments. This is also excellent for India must privatize all its public sector and they are agitating started growing @10 to 12%. China made a foreign policy and defense strategy. corporations, that will raise more than a right about turn to create the most 3. India must create the most favorable trillion dollars for economic development. against the comfortable business environment for climate for foreigners to do business. For India, funding is not a problem. India can foreign investment. China was not shy to cut Right now, India ranks almost at the float 50- or 100-year Treasury Bonds that will government. This is good business deals with the world reputed lowest amongst others. India has been be bought by 30 million NRI's and the world corporations of the USA and the European blaming its democracy as the reason. I do investors. Because India's credit is good, it one of the major issues Union. Within two decades, starting from not buy this. There is no political can raise any amount of money from the almost NOTHING, China became the second democracy without economic democracy. financial markets , World Bank and other of the campaign". global economic power. India should be ashamed to live with 300 institutions if need be. China also beat the Soviet Union in politics million poor starving, when it is wasting India must turn a new leaf to mobilize and and economics. While the Soviet Union 40% of food production costing $40 billion. reap the full potential of real India. continued its Cold War with the USA, China Open up the economy fully so that it will (The author, MBA, Columbia University, is a compromised and worked with the USA. bloom and flower as China did. Senior Adviser to Imagindia Institute, a think While the Soviet Union and Russia 4. India is the youngest in the world. 50% of tank in New Delhi. He can be reached at emphasized military power, China believed in India's population is under 35 and 25% [email protected]) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 WORLD FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019

Pak court awards life sentence to two in A breather for May: the U.K. has been Mashal Khan lynching case granted more time to plan terms of its PESHAWAR (TIP): An anti-terrorism court in northwest Pakistan on Thursday awarded life imprisonment to two accused in exit from the European Union the lynching case of Mashal Khan, a university student who was murdered by an LONDON (TIP): British Prime Minister angry mob for allegedly committing Theresa May has won approval of her request blasphemy in 2017. Judge Mahmoodul for an extension to the deadline for the U.K. to Hassan Khattak announced the verdict, exit the European Union, delaying the awarding life imprisonment to Pakistan departure until either early April or late May. Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) counsellor Arif Khan Donald Tusk, president of the European and Asad for their involvement in the 2017 Council, announced his consent to the public lynching at Bacha Khan University in extension on Twitter Thursday, March 21. Mardan city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tusk said he would push the deadline to May Province. 22, but only if the U.K. Parliament approves a Two other accused were acquitted in the withdrawal agreement next week. case. The court had reserved its verdict on If British lawmakers fail to approve the March 13. On April 13, 2017, Khan, 23, was Brexit deal - which they have already defeated beaten and shot to death by a mob accusing twice - the deadline for departure will be on him of blasphemy.The lynching, which took April 12. place within the university’s campus, was The grant of the delay comes a day after filmed and widely circulated on social media. May delivered a televised speech to the public A 13-member joint investigation (JIT) found after Parliament's twice rejecting the that the allegations of blasphemy were used withdrawal agreement she negotiated with as a pretext to incite a mob against Khan, a the E.U. After the second defeat by Mass Communications student. Earlier, an lawmakers, May asked European leaders for a anti-terrorism court in Abbotabad had short delay in the March 29 Brexit deadline. awarded death penalty to main suspect The embattled UK Prime Minister has got a reprieve to plan out terms of exit from EU. Imran, life imprisonment to five and, one to three-year rigorous imprisonment to 25 others. A total of 61 people suspected of involvement in the lynching - the majority of At least 6 killed in blasts as Kabul them students and university employees — were charged in the first information report. PTI Pak claims to have marks Persian New Year KABUL (TIP): At least six people were rescued 4 kidnapped killed by blasts in Kabul on Thursday during Persian New Year celebrations in a Shiite Iranian soldiers in area of the Afghan capital, authorities said, Balochistan in the latest violence to hit the war-torn city. “Twenty-three were wounded and six ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan has people were martyred (killed) in today’s claimed to have rescued four kidnapped explosions in Kabul,” health ministry Iranian soldiers from terrorists in the restive spokesman Wahidullah Mayar told AFP, with Balochistan province bordering the interior ministry confirming the toll. Afghanistan. The Pakistan Army said the In a message to AFP, the Taliban denied security forces carried out an operation responsibility for the attack, which police following a tip-off that extremists from a said had been caused by three remote- banned outfit had brought soldiers from controlled mines—one placed in the Afghanistan to a “transitional hideout” in washroom of a mosque, one behind a Amori area of Chaghai district of the hospital, and one in an electricity meter. province.“After an exchange of fire, four The blasts were near Kabul University and Iranian soldiers were rescued,” it said on the Karte Sakhi shrine, where many Afghans Wednesday. At least 12 Iranian security gather every year to mark Nawrooz, which is personnel, including members of the the traditional Persian New Year holiday but Revolutionary Guards, were kidnapped near considered un-Islamic by Muslim the Pakistan border in October last year. fundamentalists. “As we celebrate this University, and that authorities were IS, which regularly targets Shiites in an Jaish al-Adl, an anti-Shiite and anti-Iran auspicious day to bind us together our fellow searching for any others that may have been attempt to stir up sectarian violence in terrorist group, had claimed responsibility citizens witnessed another devastating day placed in the area.But he added that the Sunni-majority Afghanistan, has also for the kidnapping. The kidnapping led to a in #Kabul,” President Ashraf Ghani wrote mines were far from the main site of the attacked the shrine once before, in October public spat between Pakistan and Iran, on Twitter. “We lost peaceful citizens to a celebrations. 2016, when its gunmen killed 18 people which accused extremists hiding in Pakistan coward enemy that knows no bounds.” Kabul Exactly one year ago, a blast near a crowd gathered there to mark Ashura, an important of carrying out attacks inside Iran. PTI police spokesman Basir Mujahid said a celebrating at the shrine killed 33 people in date for many Muslims, especially Shiites. — fourth mine was defused near Kabul an attack claimed by the Islamic State group. AFP Italian driver hijacks, torches school bus carrying dozens of children

ROME (TIP): Italian police on Wednesday prosecutor Francesco Greco. announcing he was taking them all hostage. prosecutor’s office, told a press rescued 51 children taken hostage by their Photos showed the burnt-out shell of the “No one is getting out of here alive,” he conference, saying he “acted as a lone school bus driver, who doused the vehicle in bus and the car, which were travelling on a said, according to several of the students. wolf”. Planning the hijack over several petrol and set it alight apparently in protest at road near Milan. A dozen children and two of the adults were days, Nobili said Sy “wanted the whole migrant deaths in the Mediterranean. Driver Ousseynou Sy—a 47-year-old Italian taken to hospital for smoke inhalation while world talking about his story”. He posted a Some of the children were tied up during citizen of Senegalese origin—explained under the arrested driver also needed treatment for video on Youtube to explain his actions the 30-minute ordeal, which saw the bus slam questioning that he wanted “to draw attention burns to his hands. and say “ Africa—arise”, directed at into a car but was brought to an end by police to the consequences of migration policies”, The Milan police anti-terrorism unit has family and friends in Crema but also in after one of the children was able to call for according to his lawyer. been charged with investigating the hostage- Senegal. The driver, armed with two help. No one was seriously injured. The 51 students in year two of secondary taking which lasted a little over 30 minutes. canisters filled with petrol and a cigarette “It is a miracle, it could have been carnage. school in Crema were coming back from a However Sy had no links with Islamic lighter, threatened the children, took their The police were outstanding, blocking the bus sports outing accompanied by three adults terrorism, Alberto Nobili, head of telephones and told the adults to tie them and getting the children off,” said Milan when the driver abruptly changed route, counter-terrorism at the Milan public up with electric cable. (AFP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 Amruta Fadnavis, First Lady of Maharashtra, is Lead Singer with Bollywood Singer Sukhwinder Singh at AAPI's 10-City Jai Ho Musical Dhamaka

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Amruta Fadnavis, a nation is going to bring AAPI and its members spouse being in the most powerful office in trained classical singer, a social activist, a closer,Dr.Parikh says. "I am sincerely grateful to Maharashtra, is a true demonstration of great banker, and the First Lady of the state of Dr. Narendra Kumar, Dr. Sanku Rao, Dr. Vinod leadership and commitment for AAPI and its Maharashtra, will be the lead singer along with Shah, Dr. Ravi Jahagirdar, Dr. Ajay Lodha, Dr. noble causes." award winning Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Jayesh Shah, and Dr. Vijay Koli, all past Sukhwinder Singh, an internationally Singh at the Ten-City Jai Ho Musical Dhamaka Presidents of AAPI for their senior advisory role recognized Bollywood playback artist, best this spring, performing in Ten Cities around the in making this mega event a grand success." known for singing "Chaiyya," for which he won United States. Describing the process leading to the Tour, Dr. the Best Male Playback Award at the 1999 After mesmerizing musical lovers all across Suresh Reddy, President-Elect of AAPI, recalls, Filmfare Awards, in association with composer the world with his enchanting voice, "Realizing that it takes a lot of coordination and A.R. Rahman has resulted in numerous hit Sukhwinder Singh, a top Bollywood singer, tremendous effort, we were successful in songs. The list includes Chaiyya from Dil Se, accompanied by Amruta Fadnavis, is now on yet involving dozens of AAPI office-bearers of Ramta Jogi, Ni Main Samajh Gayee, Taal Se Taal another tour across North America. various Chapters and Executive Committee Mila and Nahin Samne from Taal, Ruth Aa Organized by American Association of members. Each of them is committed to work Gayee Re, Raat Ki Daldal Hain and Yeh Jo Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), the hard, coordinate with the local leadership, while Zindagi Hain from Earth, Jaane Tu Mera Kya proceeds from the 10-city musical tour will committing to have the funds raised would be Hai from Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Aayo Re support some of the noble initiatives of AAPI, given to AAPI, the local Chapters, and the many Sakhi, Bhangari Morori and Piya Ho from says Dr. Naresh Parikh, President of AAPI. "We philanthropic endeavors organized by AAPI and Water, ChinnammaChilakkamma from are requesting all AAPI members, all doctors of its Charitable Foundation." Meenaxi, Thok De Killi from Raavan and the Indian origin, all south Asians to rally and The spectacular musical program combined most popular Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. support this amazing opportunity of the 10-city with educational and networking opportunities The song "Jai Ho", sung by Singh, composed musical tour to promote awareness and raise for AAPI members, supporters and sponsors, is by A.R. Rahman and written by Gulzar, was funds for supporting the many programs to being organized with the objective of bringing nominated as a Critics' Choice Award for Best address the rapidly growing problem of CME and non-CME sponsored medical lectures, Song and won an Oscar Academy Award for Best cardiovascular diseases in south Asians and exhibits, Gala Dinner, community outreach Original Song. It also won the Grammy Award minorities living in the United States and talks and lively musical nite in each of the 10 for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Amruta Fadnavis, a classical singer and Lymphoma & Leukemia in India." cities across the country. Television or Other Visual Media in 2010. Bollywood singer Sukhwinder Singh are the The 10-city musical and educational tour will Amruta Fadnavis was born, as Amruta Coupled with three honorable causes lead singers at AAPI's Ten-City Jai Ho Musical addressing cardiovascular disease, lymphoma debut on Friday,May 10th in Tampa, Fl; and will Ranade on April 9th, 1979 in Nagpur, Dhamaka and leukemia, this is truly a worthy and be followed by Atlanta on May 11th and in Maharashtra, to Dr. Sharad Ranade, an honorable effort that enhances AAPI's Washington DC on May 12th. Sukhvinder and Ophthalmologist and Dr. Charulata Ranade, a led by accomplished faculty of leading commitment to major health issues and its his team will perform in Charlotte, NC on May Gynaecologist. She grew up in a household Physicians, Industry Leaders, Cardiologists, strong support to eradicate them, Dr. Parikh 17th, in New Jersey on May 18th and in Dallas, where education and independence for women Cardiovascular Surgeons and Psychiatrists. added. TX on May 19th. In the final weekend, the was essential. She initially studied at St. Joseph Each of the nine medical educational programs Amruta Fadnavis, married to the 18th Chief popular artists will begin the tour in Milwaukee, Convent School, Nagpur. She graduated from is expected to have an audience of 250-400 Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Devendra WI on May 24th, in Columbus, Ohio May 25th in G.S. College of Commerce and Economics. Later Physicians, which will be followed by an annual Fadnavis, is the youngest First Lady in the Columbus, Ohio; in Hollywood City,Los Angeles she pursued MBA in finance and studied gala event and entertainment with an expected history of Maharashtra. Currently she serves as on May 26th; and, the grand finale will be in taxation laws from Symbiosis Law School, Pune. 2,500+ audience at each location. the Vice President - Transaction Banking with Fresno, CA on May 27th, 2019. Along with studies she also participated in Dr.Parikh promises to "make the musical tour Axis Bank. "Following the past successes of multi-city sports and an excellent sports person. She was a both transparent and successful, and we hope it The beautiful and talented young artist has musical tours organized by AAPI, I am inspired state level under 16 tennis player. becomes an annual event. Many of our industry represented India at the National Prayer by the concept and how such events have helped "Entertainment was only just one component partners have also shown great interest in this Breakfast - 2017, an International peace in strengthening the relationship between the of the entire program," Dr. Parikh adds. "The concept, where they can receive prime time with initiative presided over by US President Donald AAPI Chapters and national office, in addition to idea is to put together mini seminars, a few hundred doctors for product promotion, Trump. She has perfectly blended her life as a help raise funds for the many noble programs for networking and strengthening the relationship theater, non-CME lectures, exhibits and booths. working woman and a socialite to nurture her AAPI and the local Chapters" says Dr. Narendra between members and the national office. "Due Because of this, we hope to have a significant interests and passions. She chose to have her Kumar, past President of AAPI. to popular demand from several physicians on number of national sponsors for this program." own individuality rather than wrapped herself Dr. Hemant Dhingra, Entertainment Chair of the need for enhancing scientific component at This extensive Musical/Educational Tour under the covers of first lady of Maharashtra AAPI provided a detailed description of the AAPI meetings and allowing greater number of program put together by Dr. Parikh and his and which is definitely an inspiration for many planned 10-City Tour by popular Bollywood star, members to participate, AAPI is now organizing Team is a step towards reaching the message of women today. Sukhvinder, which is a way to raise funds for the 13-city programs to make it easy for AAPI across the globe and help AAPI realize its A major objective of this program is to bring AAPI and its many local Chapters. Dr. Dhingra, physicians to participate locally avoiding noble mission. "I am calling on all AAPI together various local Chapters, says Dr. Parikh. who has close relationship with the extensive travel and time away from practice," members, all doctors of Indian origin, all South National coordinators of the program, Drs. Entertainment Industry, worked with he explains. Asians to rally and support an amazing Narendra Kumar. Hemant Dhingra, Raj Sukhwinder Singh and team to put together the "Many of our industry partners liked this opportunity of the 10-city musical tour to Bhayani. Amit Chkrabarty, Anjana Samadder, mega event.Anwar Feroz Siddiqi, Chief concept where they could get prime time with a promote awareness and raise funds for and Gautam Samaddar, as well as and the entire Strategy Adviser says, "We are now poised to few hundred doctors in each location for product supporting essential programs to address the AAPI team and leadership enthusiastically take our commitment to newer heights, the 10- promotion/theater, non-CME lectures, exhibits, rapidly growing problem of cardiovascular received this idea and the net result of our City Musical Tour by world renowned booths," Dr. Narendra Kumar, national diseases in South Asians and minorities living collaboration and dialogue is the 10-city grand Bollywood artist Sukwinder accompanied by an coordinator of the event, says. "These multi-city in the United States and Lymphoma & Leukemia mega concert, he added. icon of women leadership, the first lady of mini-seminars are a novel concept for education in India." For more details on the Musical Tour With the whole-hearted support and Maharashtra. The presence of Ms. Amruta and recreation that will raise funds for the local and for sponsorship opportunities, please visit: enthusiastic responses from senior leadership Fadnavis is a very well-known personality, a chapters of AAPI, the national AAPI and the http://www.aapiusa.org/ and several past Presidents and leaders and great singer and an amazing community leader AAPI Charitable Foundation." https://www.aapievents.com/ members of AAPI, this mega event across the that continues to pursue her career with her The Seminars, CMEs, and workshops will be (Press release issued by Ajay Ghosh)

the talc in question. In his letter to Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Krishnamoorthi Launches Investigation Board and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, Krishnamoorthirequested him to produce documents and information into 'Talc in Question', seeks regarding suppliers of talc-containing products by April 5, 2019. Information from Johnson & Johnson The letter to Johnson & Johnsoncomes on the heels of a March 12hearing on this topic which examined the scientific evidence of WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian American Congressman Raja health risks from long-term use of consumer products containing talc Krishnamoorthi,who is theChairman of the Subcommittee on and the federal regulatory framework on consumer product safety. Economic and Consumer Policy on March 20, launched a The inquiry aims to unearth important information regarding comprehensive investigation into the recent revelations that talc used corporate practices to manufacture, market, and sell consumer in some consumer products has been contaminated with asbestos and products with potential talc contamination, and to better understand poses a threat to public health. Krishnamoorthi wrote a letter to how the federal government can protect consumers from exposure to Krishnamoorthi wrote a letter to Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Johnson & Johnson, one of the largest makers of products containing asbestos. Officer of Johnson & Johnson THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 US 13

India-based Tech India to Emerge as USD 5 Trillion Support Scam: North Carolina Man Pleads Economy in Next Five Years, Says Guilty CHARLOTTE, NC (TIP): A Charlotte, North Carolina man pleaded guilty March Ambassador Shringla 20 for his role in a tech support scam using a call center located in India, set up to WASHINGTON (TIP): India is one of the handle "tech support" calls with potential strongest major emerging economies and all victims. Bishap Mittal, 24, pleaded guilty set to emerge as a USD 5 trillion economy in before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. the next five years, India's Ambassador to the Cayer to conspiracy to access a protected US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said at an computer, for his role in the international eventon March 19 at Elliot School of scam that defrauded hundreds of victims, International Affairs, George Washington including seniors, of more than $3 million. University. According to the information and plea The Institute for International Economic agreement, Mittal was part of a Policy,The Federation of Indian Chambers of conspiracy that carried out the tech Commerce & Industry, and The Sigur Center support scam by placing fake pop-up ads for Asian Studies hosted: "India and USA: on victims' computers to convince them Shared Prosperity, Opportunities, and they had a serious computer problem, and Challenges: A Conversation with to induce them to pay for purported Ambassador Shringla and Industry Leaders" "technical support" services to resolve the . issue. Mittal admitted in court today that In a Fireside Chat with Dr. Ajay Chibber, he and "Individual 1" resided together in Chief Economic Advisor, FICCI & Visiting Charlotte. Individual 1 was the Scholar, IIEP, George Washington University, owner/manager of Capstone Technologies the Indian envoy explained how India would LLC (Capstone), a company headquartered become a USD 5 trillion economy in next five in Charlotte that claimed to provide years. "We have already grown in the last five computer-related services to its years from being the 11th largest economy in customers. Capstone conducted business the world to the sixth. And this year we India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla (4th from left) with other Industry using several different aliases, including Leaders at the FICCI event might as well become the fifth largest Authenza Solutions LLC, MS-Squad economy.We see ourselves growing to a USD 5 education, pharmaceuticals and The Ambassador also launched a FICCI Technologies, MS-Squad.com, MS trillion economy in the next five years to 2024 infrastructure investments. Panel Speakers Report on "Envisioning India: 2030", an in- Infotech, United Technologies, and and eight years after that, we see ourselves as were Subir Gokarn, Executive Director for depth study of how India can build a Reventus Technologies, (collectively, USD 10 trillion economy," Shringla said. Bangladesh, Bhutan,India, and Sri Lanka, competitive economy by 2030. This will be Capstone Technologies). Individual 1, The fireside chat was followed by a panel IMF, Former Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank followed by the Ambassador's remarks on the Mittal, and others carried out the tech discussion of industry experts to discuss the of India; Sofia Mumtaz, Head, USA, Lupin report, and his views on the potential for support scam using the call center in competitive advantage of the U.S.-India Pharmaceuticals and Adrian Mutton, growth in the U.S. - India bilateral India. Mittal has been released on bond. A relationship in the sectors of higher Founder & CEO, Sannam S4. relationship. sentencing date has not been set. Indian American Lawmakers USCIS Announces New Changes to Condemn Christchurch Attack 'Make H-1B visa program Work Better' WASHINGTON (TIP): WASHINGTON (TIP): U.S. Citizenship Premium processing will be offered in a Indian American and Immigration Services (USCIS) two-phased approach during the FY 2020 cap Lawmakers condemned announced March 19 the start of the fiscal season so USCIS can best manage the the terror attacks on two year (FY) 2020 H-1B cap season, start dates for premium processing requests without fully mosques in Christchurch, premium processing of cap-subject H-1B suspending it as in previous years. The first New Zealand, which has petitions, and the launch of its new H-1B data phase will include FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B already left 50 dead hub, while reminding petitioners of its new petitions requesting a change of status and including at least five H-1B cap selection process. the second phase will include all other FY 2020 Indians and more "USCIS continually strives to improve the cap-subject petitions. Premium processing for wounded. administration of the H-1B program and make all other FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions Senator Kamala Harris, Rep Pramila Jayapal and Rep Ami Bera have "My heart is heavy with it work better for employers, our agency, and will not begin until at least June 2019. expressed anguish over the attack on Muslims in their mosques in grief for New Zealand & U.S. workers," said USCIS Director L. Francis Christ Church New H-1B Data Hub Muslims worldwide Cissna. "We are also committed to fulfilling the affected by the tragic murders in Christchurch. The massacre of those in a house of worship, in president's Buy American and Hire American USCIS is also announcing the new H-1B prayer, is evil & cowardly.We stand with our friends around the world to condemn hate & speak out executive order, one of the principal goals of Employer Data Hub that will be available on against intolerance" tweeted Senator Kamala Harris. which is to protect the interests of U.S. uscis.gov on April 1. The data hub is part of "I'm heartbroken to learn about the horrific killings in New Zealand. We must all stand up to workers in the administration of our USCIS' continued effort to increase the hatred, bigotry,and violence. My thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by this senseless immigration system, in part by promoting the transparency of the H-1B program by allowing tragedy" Ami Bera U.S. Representative from California's 7th congressional posted on social media. proper functioning of the H-1B visa program. the public to search for H-1B petitioners by "Today we mourn the loss of 49 lives tragically taken by acts of Islamophobic, white supremacist Our new H-1B data hub will make information fiscal year, NAICS industry code, company terror in Christchurch, New Zealand. Those murdered in these acts of hate at their own mosques, and more accessible to the public, and the new name, city,state, or zip code. This will give the those wounded with them, were attacked in an hour of prayer as their communities came together. selection process will help make the system public the ability to calculate approval and Across the world, people of every faith, creed, race, and background must come together as well and more meritorious and better protect the wages denial rates and to review which employers speak with one resounding voice against the violent forces of hate, bigotry, prejudice, and fear. This of U.S. workers. Additionally, our two-phased are using the H-1B program. is a day of mourning for the Muslim community,New Zealand, and all the world, but it must also be approach to premium processing will make the New H-1B Cap Selection Process one of uniting to build a more diverse, more peaceful, more open, more compassionate, and more process more effective and efficient for tolerant world. Hate must not and will not prevail", Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois' employers and USCIS." In January, the Department of Homeland 8th district said in a statement. Pramila Jayapal U.S. Representative from Washington's 7th Start of FY 2020 Cap Season Security announced a final rule amending congressional district spoke at a vigil for the Christchurch massacre March 18."Tonight, I had the regulations governing cap-subject H-1B honor to speak at a beautiful vigil for the Christchurch massacre. Organized by @mapsoutreach, USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions petitions, including those that may be eligible hundreds came & packed the room. Dozens of faith leaders from all faiths & deep education abt subject to the FY 2020 cap on April 1, 2019 for the advanced degree exemption. The final Islamaphobia. So proud of our beloved community 4 standing against hate", she tweeted after the andwill reject any FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B rule reverses the order by which USCIS event. "It's a pathetic, weak display of "strength" to enter a mosque, synagogue, church, temple or petitions filed before April 1. H-1B petitioners selects H-1B petitions under the H-1B regular gurdwara armed to the teeth & slaughtering unarmed worshipers. The sick, white nationalist must follow all statutory and regulatory cap and the advanced degree exemption, ideology spurred on by 45 of invaders coming to do harm has spread & we must unite against it. This requirements as they prepare petitions to which will be in effect for the FY 2020 cap hate-filled violence must be rooted out which means we must take seriously growing threat of white avoid delays in processing and possible season. This simple change increases the supremacist terrorists. They are targeting Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Hindus, immigrants, women, lgbtq" requests for evidence. chances that more of these visas will be posted Assemblymember Ash Kalra who represents the 27th California Assembly District. (Read Premium Processing for FY 2020 Cap- granted to those with an advanced degree full story on www.theindianpanorama.news) from a U.S. institution of higher education. Subject Petitions THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019

BJP seals seat-sharing agreement in Kerala, to ‘Shame’, says Modi after Sam Pitroda contest from 14 seats raises questions on Balakot strike NEW DELHI (TIP): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday finalised a seat- sharing agreement with the Bharath NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Dharma Jana Sena and the Kerala Narendra Modi on Friday stepped up attack Fresh efforts for Congress for the upcoming Lok Sabha on the Congress after party leader Sam elections, PTI reported. Kerala has 20 Lok Pitroda sought more ‘facts’ related to the AAP-Cong pact in Sabha seats and will vote on April 23. Indian Air Force strike at a terror camp in BJP National General Secretary Pakistan’s Balakot. In a series of tweets, PM Delhi, Pawar steps in Muralidhar Rao said the party will field Modi lashed out at the opposition alleging it NEW DELHI (TIP): The Congress and candidates in 14 seats in Kerala. Ally has been insulting the armed forces. Aam Aadmi Party’s Lok Sabha alliance Bharath Dharma Jana Sena will contest in PM Modi said, “The most trusted advisor thriller continued today amid fresh efforts by five seats and PC Thomas-led Kerala and guide of the Congress President has kick- sections of both parties to try and find Congress will fight in one, he added. started the Pakistan National Day common ground. The Bharath Dharma Jana Sena has been celebrations on behalf of the Congress, The NCP also got involved in attempts to allotted the constituencies of Thrissur, ironically by demeaning India’s armed forces. bring the two outfits together for the Lok Mavelikkara, Idukki, Alathur and Shame!” Sabha elections so as to prevent the division of Wayanad, Manorama Online reported. Pitroda, in an interview to news agency anti-BJP votes. NCP supremo Sharad Pawar Rao said the Central Election Committee ANI, raised questions over the Balakot strike hosted AAP’s Sanjay Singh at his Delhi of the BJP will decide the seat from where saying that international media did not agree residence today to discuss the political former Kummanam Rajasekharan will with the claims made in India about the IAF Pitroda, in an interview to news agency situation. The two ended up talking Delhi and contest. Rajasekharan, who resigned as action against terror camp in Pakistan. He ANI, raised questions over the Balakot if an AAP and Congress pact in Delhi, Punjab Mizoram Governor earlier this month, was also questioned the policy to launch air strike strike saying that international media did and Haryana was possible. After the meeting, the president of the BJP’s Kerala unit. across the Line of Control. He said “you don’t Sanjay Singh said he discussed with Pawar jump on entire nation” if some terrorists not agree with the claims made in India AAP’s proposal of pre-poll alliances with the Smriti to again take on target a place in India. about the IAF action against terror camp Congress in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. Reacting to Pitroda’s comment, PM Modi in Pakistan The AAP wants five seats out of seven in Rahul Gandhi in Amethi said, “Opposition insults our forces time and Delhi; three out of 13 in Punjab and two out of again. I appeal to my fellow Indians- question The prime minister also hit out at 10 in Haryana. The AAP’s three-state NEW DELHI (TIP): Union minister Opposition leaders on their statements. Tell Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, precondition for an alliance with the Congress Smriti Irani is them- 130 crore Indians will not forgive or who on Thursday said that Pulwama terror has so far sabotaged all efforts of any electoral among the forget the Opposition for their antics. India attack was a “conspiracy” in which “soldiers understanding with Congress leaders in Bharatiya Janata stands firmly with our forces.” were killed for votes”. Punjab and Haryana, rejecting the offer Party candidates “Loyal courtier of Congress’ royal dynasty “Opposition is the natural habitat of terror outright. AICC general secretary incharge of whose names admits what the nation already knew- apologists and questioners of our armed Haryana Ghulam Nabi Azad today ruled out figured in the Congress was unwilling to respond to forces of forces. This reprehensible statement by a any “scope of an alliance in Haryana”. With party’s first list for terror. This is a New India- we will answer senior leader like Ram Gopal Ji insults all the Congress closed to any understanding in Lok Sabha terrorists in a language they understand and those who have given their lives in protecting Punjab and Haryana, it remains to be seen if a elections. The list with interest,” read another tweet posted by Kashmir. It humiliates the families of our standalone Delhi pact between the two parties was declared by Union minister JP Nadda PM Modi. martyrs,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter. is possible. on Thursday evening and covered 20 states. The Union textiles minister has been renominated from the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency from where Rahul Gandhi is With 20 votes in contesting the election. This is the second Can Priyanka turn things time that she has been pitted against the favour, Goa CM Congress president. She was fielded by the BJP in the 2014 around for Congress in UP? Sawant wins floor test elections to make inroads in the Gandhi family pocket borough. She did lose the PANAJI (TIP): Goa CM Pramod battle, but managed to succeed in reducing Sawant today proved majority of his the Congress leader’s victory margin to one BJP-led government in the Assembly, lakh votes in 2014, down from three lakh comfortably winning a floor test in the five years earlier. House. When Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo Mayawati won’t fight LS asked for division of votes, 20 MLAs supported the confidence motion in the poll, but still in PM race two-day-old government, while 15 legislators opposed it. The effective LUCKNOW (TIP): Bahujan Samaj Party strength of the 40-member Assembly is (BSP) chief Mayawati Wednesday now 36, after the death of two members announced that she will not contest the and resignation by two others. The upcoming Lok Sabha polls. change in leadership in the coastal state “In view of the present circumstances KANPUR (TIP): Halfway through the vouches for SP’s Akhilesh Yadav. In Shuklaganj, was necessitated due to the death of and need of the country and the interests of Lucknow-Kanpur road, heaps of small potatoes about 20 km away,Raju Mishra, a trader, seconds then CM Manohar Parrikar on the party, movement and public, it is the arrest one’s attention. It’s the Dahi Chowki Lal. He brought up Annu Tandon. “Whatever Sunday. need of the hour that I do not contest the market of Unnao, a place where local produce is presence Congress has here is because of its After winning the floor test, Sawant Lok Sabha polls. And this is the reason that sold. As sellers find a reporter in their midst, the candidate Annu Tandon, who has maintained appealed to House members to “be I have decided not to contest the Lok Sabha area turns into something like a TV studio. And her links with the constituency in the past five positive”, echoing a message given by polls,” Mayawati said here. just like TV debates, ‘panellists’ here are years.” Parrikar earlier. “If it so happens that I have to get elected sharply divided. A first-time voter, Anukriti Singh, seems to be The special Assembly session was to the Lok Sabha later, I can contest from So, here it’s the BJP vs SP. What about smitten by Priyanka’s personality.But she too is convened by Governor Mridula Sinha to any seat by getting it vacated and become Congress? Unnao is the constituency from not very confident of Priyanka. Neighbouring conduct the floor test. Besides 11 an MP. I will not face any problem,” she where Annu Tandon won in the 2009 general Kanpur also shows similar trends. Even a members from the BJP, three each from said. elections, way before the Modi wave swept away traditional Congress supporter like Saud the Goa Forward Party, The BSP chief also said she does not everything. What do the residents think about Ahmad, a leather exporter, feels that Priyanka’s Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and want to see any damage to the SP-BSP-RLD Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s potential? appointment is too late. three Independents supported Sawant. alliance in Uttar Pradesh. Tomato farmer Sunder Lal is not convinced. However, Congress’ sitting MLA from Kanpur All 14 Congress MLAs and one from the “Hence, winning each and every Lok “What will she do? She is Indira Gandhi’s Cantt., Sohil Akhtar Ansari believes that NCP stood up against the motion. Sabha seat is more important than my granddaughter, but not Indira Gandhi. We have Priyanka’s entry is going to change the The session began with a discussion personal victory,” Mayawati said. seen Manmohan Singh’s rule for 10 years. He did country’s political landscape forever. “Log is on a condolence motion moved by BJP’s She claimed that all she has to do is to go nothing. Here no one—either Priyanka Vadra or chunav ke baad yeh sonchenge ki akhir Rajesh Patnekar, expressing grief over and file nomination papers and her party Rahul Gandhi—will be able to cast a spell.” Congress ko ho kya gaya (After this election, the death of Parrikar, former Deputy workers will discharge their While Lal says he would vote for a strong people will wonder what happened to CM Francis D’Souza and former Deputy responsibilities to ensure her victory. nation, his fellow trader Rajendra Yadav Congress?).” Source: New Indian Express Speaker Vishnu Wagh. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 INDIA 15

SAMJHAUTA EXPRESS BLAST CASE India one of world’s fastest growing large economies: Aseemanand, three others acquitted IMF

WASHINGTON (TIP): India has been by special NIA court one of the fastest growing large economies in the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, asserting that the PANCHKULA (TIP): A special National Mehbooba Mufti questioned the grounds on country has carried out several key Investigation Agency (NIA) court in which the accused were acquitted. reforms in the last five years, but more Haryana’s Panchkula on March 20 acquitted “Despite damning evidence, the accused needs to be done. Naba Kumar Sarkar, alias Aseemanand, and including a former RSS member have been Responding to a question on India’s three other accused in the 2007 Samjhauta acquitted. God forbid, had they been economic development in the last five years Express blast case that killed 68 people, Kashmiris / Muslims, they would be at a fortnightly news conference here, IMF prompting Pakistan to summon the Indian pronounced guilty & imprisoned without even communications director Gerry Rice on high commissioner in protest. a fair trial. Why such double standards and Thursday said, “India has of course been This is the third terror-related case in leniency towards saffron terror?” the former one of the world’s fastest growing large which Aseemanand, a former functionary of a Jammu and Kashmir chief minister asked. economies of late, with growth averaging Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliate, Two coaches of the India-Pakistan about seven per cent over the past five has been acquitted. He was earlier cleared in Samjhauta Express were engulfed in flames years.” the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case in Hyderabad on February 18, 2007 after improvised “Important reforms have been and the 2007 Ajmer blast case - two other cases explosive devices (IED) planted in unreserved implemented and we feel more reforms are that gave rise to the phrase “saffron terror”, compartments were set off near Panipat in needed to sustain this high growth, which Hindutva organisations reject as false Haryana. Sixty eight people were killed, most including to harness the demographic propaganda. of whom were Pakistani nationals. The bi- dividend opportunity, which India has,” he “All the four accused, Naba Kumar Sarkar weekly train, which is jointly run by the said. alias Swami Aseemanand, Lokesh Sharma, Swami Aseemanand Indian and Pakistani Railways, was travelling Details about the Indian economy would Kamal Chauhan and Rajinder Chaudhary from New Delhi to Attari, the last station be revealed in the upcoming World have been acquitted by the court,” NIA and highlighted that due process of law had before the Pakistan border. At Attari, Economic Outlook (WEO) survey report to counsel Rajan Malhotra said after the verdict been followed in a transparent manner. passengers switch to a Pakistani train. be released by the IMF ahead of the annual was announced by NIA special judge Jagdeep He also pointed to the lack of cooperation The probe was handed over to the NIA in spring meeting with the World Bank next Singh in a courtroom where the media was by Pakistan in serving summons on Pakistani July 2010. The agency filed a charge sheet in month, he said. not allowed. witnesses in the case. The high commissioner July 2011 against eight people and said two This report would be the first under “While pronouncing the ruling, the NIA also asked for an expedited trial in the 2008 general coaches of the train, which had 16 Indian American economist Gita special judge Jagdeep Singh stated the Mumbai attack case and the 2016 Pathankot cars in all, caught fire after the bomb Gopinath, who is now IMF’s chief prosecution has failed to prove its case and attack case, and pointed out that Pakistan explosions. Two unexploded suitcase bombs economist. that therefore, all four accused are hereby hadn’t taken “credible” steps against the were also found in other compartments of the acquitted. The detailed order of the ruling is Jaish-e-Mohammed, which took train. India ranks 140th awaited,” Mukesh Garg, counsel for responsibility for the February 14 Pulwama The agency said the accused were angry Aseemanand, told reporters outside the court. strike that killed 40 troopers. with the “Islamic terrorist attacks” on Hindu on global list of A visibly relieved Aseemanand, who was A verdict in the case was expected last week temples - Akshardham (Gujarat), Raghunath already out on bail, didn’t speak to the media but a last-minute intervention by a Pakistani Mandir (Jammu) and Sankat Mochan Mandir happiest nations but another of his lawyers, Manvir Rathi, national through her lawyer resulted in the (Varanasi). The investigators sought to said, “He was a victim of political terrorism. deferment of the judgment. establish a link between the Samjhauta, UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Indians are All cases against him including Samjhauta In her intervention, Rahila Wakil, who hails Mecca Masjid and Ajmer blast cases. The not as happy in 2019 as they were in 2018 blast case were planted due to political from Dhingrawali village of Hafizabad defence argued that the link was tenuous and and the country figures at 140th place, reasons.” district in Pakistan, said that her father that the statements of the accused were taken seven spots down from last year, on this Shortly after the verdict, Pakistan Muhammad Wakeel was one of the victims of under duress. year’s UN World Happiness Report released summoned the Indian high commissioner to the train blast and added that all Pakistan Of the eight accused, Aseemanand, Wednesday which is topped by Finland for register a “strong protest and condemnation”. nationals who were witnesses in this 2007 case Sharma, Chauhan and Chaudhary appeared the second year in a row. “The acquittal of the accused today, 11 years are “ready to appear” to testify. Her petition before the court and faced trial. Sunil Joshi, The report was released by the after the heinous Samjhauta terror attacks, was dismissed by the court on Wednesday. the alleged mastermind of the attack, was Sustainable Development Solutions makes a travesty of justice…” said a “Another UPA time false case falls apart,” shot dead near his home in Madhya Pradesh’s Network for the United Nations on March statement issued by the foreign office. tweeted Bharatiya Janata Party national Dewas district in December 2007. 20 which has was declared as World Pakistan called upon India to explore “judicial general secretary Ram Madhav, referring to The three other accused — Ramchandra Happiness Day by the UN General remedies”. the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance Kalsangra, Sandeep Dange and Amit, who was Assembly in 2012. Officials with knowledge of the that was in power when the charge sheet was mentioned only by one name — could not be The report ranks countries on six key developments said the Indian high filed. arrested and were declared proclaimed variables that support well-being: income, commissioner rejected Pakistan’s assertions Peoples Democratic Party president offenders. freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity. According to the report, the overall world happiness has fallen over the past Remanded till March 29, Nirav Modi few years, which has mostly been fuelled by a sustained drop in India, which came in 140th place this year compared with 133rd place in 2018. spends Holi in overcrowded UK jail The UN’s seventh annual World Happiness Report, which ranks the world’s NEW DELHI/LONDON (TIP): Fugitive problems, receiving poor training and 156 countries on “how happy their citizens diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in education. perceive themselves to be”, also noted that India on fraud and money laundering charges "Despite six self-inflicted deaths since the there has been an increase in negative amounting to USD 2 billion, spent Holi behind last inspection, it was concerning to find that emotions, including worry, sadness and bars in one of England's most overcrowded not all staff were carrying anti-ligature anger. Finland has been ranked as the jails on Thursday, a day after a UK judge knives, that no staff would enter a cell alone - happiest country in the world for the rejected his bail application. even if a prisoner's life was in danger - and second year in succession. The Nordic The 48-year-old was arrested by Scotland that the response to cell call bells was totally nation is followed by Denmark, Norway, Yard on Tuesday and presented before District inadequate," he noted. Iceland and The Netherlands. Judge Marie Mallon at Westminster Prison cells designed for one prisoner are Pakistan is ranked 67th, Bangladesh Magistrates' Court in London on Wednesday. accustomed to the high-life and celebrity often occupied by two, with poorly-screened 125th and China is place at 93rd, according The judge remanded him in custody till circles around the world, will be faced with lavatories and inmates being allowed "far too to the report. March 29 after which he was transferred to some harsh conditions at the prison amid little" time out of their cells, his inspection People in war-torn South Sudan are the Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) Wandsworth in some dubious inmates. had concluded. most unhappy with their lives, followed by south-west London. During the most recent inspection carried The living conditions will certainly be in Central African Republic (155), While he would hope to be held in a out in February-March 2018, the Victorian-era stark contrast to the luxury apartment at Afghanistan (154), Tanzania (153) and separate cell, the overcrowding pressures of jail was found by UK Chief Inspector of Centre Point in the West End of London Rwanda (152). The happiness study ranks the jail may mean him sharing a prison cell Prisons Peter Clarke to be "one of the most where Nirav Modi has been living over the the countries of the world on the basis of with any of its around 1,430 male prisoners. overcrowded in England and Wales" and filled past year, as it was confirmed during court questions from the Gallup World Poll. Nirav Modi, one of India's richest men with many men with drug or mental health proceedings on Wednesday. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 FEATURE FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 NJSO Presents Maestro Amjad Ali Khan & Sons By Mabel Pais “Music has connected the world and is the common expression of every human being" Maestro Amjad Ali Khan “If you can appreciate Beethoven, Back, Mozart, symphony music, you will be able to enjoy and experience our sacred trio" - Ayaan Bangash “The most charismatic performer (Maestro Amjad Ali Khan) of Indian Ragas….." The New York Times “…..the finest living exponent of the sarod" The Guardian he New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) presents Amjad Ali Khan's T"Samaagam" sarod concerto and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade." Maestro Amjad Ali Khan's "Samaagam": A Concerto for Sarod, Concertante Group and String Orchestra and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade" is a collaboration with his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash who join the sarod master for the NJSO premiere of his concerto. Western and Indian musical streams merge in Khan's "Samaagam," title meaning "confluence." Music Director Xian Zhang conducts. This concerto takes place April 5-7. Concert tickets, including student discounted tickets are available for purchase at njsymphony.org or 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476). From left to right: Amaan Ali Bangash, Maestro Akbar Ali Khan, Ayaan Ali Bangash. Photo / Courtesy NJSO

THE PROGRAM Youngstein. To learn more about Maestro Amjad Ali musicians. Additional concert information and artist Khan and his sons, visit www.sarod.com. Music Director Xian Zhang-a "dynamic Sarod & Scheherazade bios are available at njsymphony.org/sarod. podium presence" 'The New York Times' Fri, Apr 5, at 8 pm | NJPAC in Newark Amaan Ali Bangash has praised for her "technical abilities, Sat, Apr 6, at 8 pm | State Theatre New Maestro Amjad Ali Khan Amaan Ali Bangash, the first son and musicianship and maturity"-continues her Jersey in New Brunswick He is India's most celebrated classical disciple of Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, acclaimed leadership of the NJSO. Sun, Apr 7, at 3 pm | NJPAC in Newark musician and an undisputed master of the was initiated by his father into the fine art The Orchestra presents classical, pops Xian Zhang, conductor Sarod, a stringed instrument used in of Sarod playing and gave his 1st public and family programs, as well as outdoor Amjad Ali Khan, sarod classical Indian music. He is the 7th performance at age 8. Amaan's musical summer concerts and special events. Amaan Ali Bangash, sarod generation of musicians playing the same style is marked by its precision in Embracing its legacy as a statewide instrument, being heir to a long and tunefulness, bold and resonant strokes, orchestra, the NJSO is the resident Ayaan Ali Bangash, sarod distinguished musical lineage. along with tradition and continuity of orchestra of the New Jersey Performing New Jersey Symphony Orchestra He gave his first performance at age 6 Indian Classical Music. Besides Arts Center in Newark and regularly AMJAD ALI KHAN Samaagam: A Concerto and has since performed his own performing with his father, Amaan has performs at State Theatre New Jersey in for Sarod, Concertante Group and String compositions with the finest orchestras performed with his younger brother New Brunswick, Count Basie Center for Orchestra (NJSO Premiere) and ensembles in venues around the world, Ayaan, and many others from Cellist the Arts in Red Bank, Richardson RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade including an acclaimed performance at the Matthew Barley, collaborated with the Auditorium in Princeton, Mayo NJSO Accents include Classical 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Norway. David Trucks Band, Evelyn Glennie, Performing Arts Center in Morristown and Conversations, Prelude Performance, College The Grammy-nominated musician has Carrie Newcomer, Oudist Rahim Alhaj, bergenPAC in Englewood. Partnerships Night won many prestigious awards including Elmira Darvarova to touring with Britten with New Jersey arts organizations, the Crystal Award at the World Economic Sinfonia. universities and civic organizations NJSO ACCENTS Forum, UNICEF's National As a part of their "Family Pride" series, remain a key element of the Orchestra's Classical Conversation - Fri, Apr 5, at 7 pm Ambassadorship, and India's prestigious he is the co-author of "Abba-God's Greatest statewide identity. and Sat, Apr 6, at 7 pm awards, the Padma Vibhushan and the Gift To Us" with Ayaan Bangash and, the In addition to its lauded artistic Enjoy a lively Classical Conversation before Sangeet Natak Academi award for music. recipient of several Indian and programming, the NJSO presents a suite of the performance. Learn more about the music Based on his belief that music international awards. education and community engagement from NJSO musicians, guest artists and other transcends all, he has broadened the programs that promote meaningful, engaging insiders. appeal of Indian music and its spirit Ayaan Ali Bangash lifelong engagement with live music. NJSO Accent events also include Classical throughout the world, transcending race, Ayaan Ali Bangash, the younger son of Programs include school-time Concerts for Conversations one hour before the April 5 and religion and generation. maestro Akbar Ali Khan and younger Young People; NJSO Youth Orchestras 6 performances. The NJSO String Ensemble- In the current political climate, there is brother of Amaan had a similar initiation family of student ensembles, led by José part of the NJSO Youth Orchestras family of even more reason to find commonality and into Sarod playing as Amaan, giving his Luis Domínguez; and El Sistema-inspired student ensembles-gives a Prelude feel inclusive. Human emotions are solo debut at age 8. NJSO CHAMPS (Character, Achievement Performance on April 7 at 2:15 pm. universal and are the common thread His performance collaboration has been and Music Project). NJSO musicians For more information on NJSO Accent binding us as a community. Khan affirms, mostly with Amaan Bangash, and together annually perform original chamber music events, visit njsymphony.org/accents. "Since my childhood, I always wanted my with international artists. programs at community events in a variety College Night - Sat, Apr 6, after the concert instrument, the Sarod to be able to express of settings statewide through the NJSO Discounted tickets for college students the entire range of human emotions…. to New Jersey Symphony Community Partners program. include the concert and a post-concert party Sing, Shout, Whisper and Cry. All the Orchestra For more information about the NJSO, with refreshments and a lively Q&A with emotions! It has been a long journey so far Named "a vital, artistically significant visit www.njsymphony.org or email NJSO musicians. To learn more, visit and by the benevolence of the heavens, the musical organization" by 'The Wall Street [email protected]. njsymphony.org/college Sarod has become far more expressive Journal,' the New Jersey Symphony For tickets to this performance call Prelude Performance - Sun, Apr 7, at 2:15 than it was 35 years ago." He has a special Orchestra embodies that vitality through 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or visit pm connection to this region of the USA for its statewide presence and critically www.njsymphony.org. Come early and enjoy a special Prelude the awareness and love of Indian music acclaimed performances, education (Mabel Pais writes on the Arts & Performance featuring one of the NJSO Youth that has been generated over this period of partnerships and unparalleled access to Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, Orchestras ensembles, led by Naomi time. music and the Orchestra's superb and Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 PRIYANKA CHOPRA IN USA TODAY’S ‘50 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN’ LIST lobal icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has joined international celebrities, including Oprah GWinfrey and Meryl Streep, in USA Today’s list of “50 most powerful women in entertainment”. Honoured on getting featured in the list, Priyanka said in a statement: “I feel privileged to share this platform with these amazing women who have each pushed through their own challenges and created their own realities, and today stand shoulders above everyone in their chosen careers. It does give one a feeling of achievement.” Priyanka became a popular name in the West through her lead role of Alex Parrish in the WORK COMES FIRST American TV drama thriller series Quantico. She made her Hollywood debut opposite Dwayne ‘The FOR KANGANA Rock’ Johnson and Zac Efron in the action-comedy ork comes first for Kangana Ranaut Baywatch in 2017. and after witnessing spectacular The list also includes the names of singer Beyonce, Wsuccess of her directorial debut, television star Ellen Degeneres, Oscar-winner Manikarnika, she is getting ready for the Jennifer Lawrence and international pop icon release of Mental Hai Kya. Jennifer Lopez, among many others. On the film The actress had initially planned to front, Priyanka will be next seen in The Sky Is Pink celebrate her birthday, which falls on March alongside Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim. 23, in her hometown, Manali. ‘I can’t cook, I am a terrible wife’ However, the plan to celebrate her birthday with her family will not be possible for the Priyanka Chopra appeared on ABC’s chat show, actress now as she will be shooting for a The View, and talked about tying the knot with promotional campaign for her upcoming American singer Nick Jonas, her appearance in movie Mental Hai Kya on her birthday. Nick’s video Sucker and more. The show focussed To make sure that she fulfils her on her marriage to Nick and their relationship. professional commitment, Kangana has put Calling herself a ‘terrible wife’, Priyanka said her family celebrations in Manali on the she does not know how to cook. “He is from a good backburner, and her priority is to wrap up Southern home where his mother made food, and I patch work and promotional campaign shoot am not like that. I am a terrible wife in that sense.” for MNH before she heads for the next schedule She also admitted she can only make ‘eggs and of Panga. toast’. DEEPIKA AND RANVEER GET MARRIED AGAIN AT AWARD SHOW

ctors and husband-wife duo of Actors Deepika Deepika Padukone and Padukone and Ranveer ARanveer Singh won big at the Zee Cine Awards on Tuesday. Singh have a lot to Deepika took home the Best Actress celebrate as they won award for Padmaavat and Ranveer the Best Actress and won the Viewers Choice award for Best Actor trophy for Best Actor in a Leading Role for their work in Padmaavat playing Alauddin Khilji in the same film. at Zee Cine Awards Deepika was handed her awards by the film’s director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and her husband. While Ranveer hugged his wife Deepika and accepting her award, Deepika gave Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt recounted all the characters Ranveer hugs. All four were seated together at has played with her in their films the awards function. together. “Let’s take it from the top: Ranveer and Deepika also Ram, Bajirao and Khilji of course. entertained the audience by You’ve been my most amazing recreating their wedding on stage. partner in crime,” she said. Deepika Ranveer held on to the train of had to deliver her speech again Deepika’s dress and took pheras because Ranveer started dancing in around Vicky Kaushal while Kartik the middle of it. Aaryan played the priest. Ranveer thanked Bhansali in his Ranveer’s latest film was Gully speech and said that he made him the Boy with Alia. The film was a hit actor he is. “If I am an actor with any with the audience and got great kind of calibre, it’s because of you. reviews from critics as well. He will You’ve given me my life’s greatest now begin work on 83 in which he opportunities,” he said. He also took plays cricket star Kapil Dev. Then, he to Twitter to share a picture with his will begin shooting for Karan Johar’s award. “Best Actor in a Leading Role! Takht with Kareena Kapoor, Alia #zeecineawards #ontopoftheworld,” Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Deepika he wrote. has begun working on her next with When his name was called out, Meghna Gulzar, Chapaak. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 HOLLYWOOD 19 EVA GREEN: JAMES BOND SHOULD BE PLAYED BY A MAN ormer Bond girl Eva Green is not in the favour of flipping the gender of FAgent 007 as she believes it would be wrong to ignore the history of the character, in which has always been played by a man. The Casino Royale actor, considered one of the best Bond girls in the history of the franchise, says women should create their own action film legacy. Daniel Craig is set to leave the franchise after the release of Cary Fukunaga's Bond Elizabeth Lail to star in 25 in April 2020 and there is already a lot of speculation about his replacement with horror film Countdown names such as Idris Elba and Richard ou' star Elizabeth Lail has been roped Madden doing the rounds. in to lead the cast of STX Films' Some actors and fans are in favour of a ‘Yupcoming horror movie Countdown. gender swap as they believe it is time for a The story centres around a young nurse who female actor to take on the role, created by downloads an app that claims to predict exactly Ian Fleming. when a person is going to die. When it tells her "I'm for women, but I really think James she only has three days to live, she must find a Bond should remain a man. It doesn't make way to save her life before time runs out, all sense for him to be a woman. Women can while a mysterious figure haunts her. play different types of characters, be in "Elizabeth Lail is an exciting young actress action movies, and be superheroes, but whose breakout performance in the wildly James Bond should always be a man and popular psychological thriller 'You' was a breath not be Jane Bond. There is history with the of fresh air. 'Countdown' is a wholly original, character that should continue. He should scary, and fun script, and we're thrilled to have be played by a man," Green told Vanity Fair "I originally had reservations about She’s the only one to get to Bond’s heart and found the perfect lead to bring this story to life on the Dumbo red carpet. being a Bond girl. I didn’t want to be a has a big impact on his life," she said. for audiences around the world," STX Films Green is proud of the fact that her bimbo. The women are now perceived Bond 25 will be Craig's fifth outing as 007 chairman Adam Fogelson said in a statement to character Vesper Lynd brought about a differently. They are intelligent and sassy following Casino Royale, Quantum of Variety. change in the way Bond girls are perceived. and fascinating. I loved playing Vesper. Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. Mia Khalifa engaged to beau Robert Sandberg

DIANE KRUGER FLAUNTS ABS 4 ormer porn star-turned-sports dried ingredients and came out as a 'new commentator Mia Khalifa is engaged serving'. Mia was too curious and too eager MONTHS AFTER DELIVERING CHILD Fto long-time boyfriend chef Robert to taste so she started to eat the inedible Sandberg. ingredients. I told her not do it and then I iane Kruger may not be ready to show shape after giving birth at age 42. What’s Sandberg proposed to her in Chicago. put the ring on the finger. I love you so off her baby — the German actress more, she did it without a trainer — though Sandberg reportedly hid a ring in a bowl of much." Khalifa confirmed the news on her Dadmonished the paparazzi in January she did cite workout influencer and fellow dried ingredients and the Lebanese- Instagram page. for taking unauthorized photos of her mom Hannah Bower as an inspiration. American star almost ate the ring but he "Thank you a million times over for the daughter, whose dad is actor Norman Reedus “Am I showing off ?” Kruger wrote. “F**k was on ground to warn her, and he proposed entire team at Smyth Chicago for helping — but she’s more than happy to show off the yeah. ‘cause it’s been hard work to get my abs to her on the spot. She said yes, reports Robert Sandberg propose... This trip and results of her post-pregnancy workouts. back. I didn’t think it was possible after guardian.com. dinner was supposed to celebrate him Just four months after giving birth to her having a baby. And certainly not at my age. Sharing the news on his Instagram page, getting his visa. "Robert has planted the first child, the ‘Inglourious Basterds’ star is “I want to thank @hannahbower2 for Sandberg wrote: "We went to Chicago this seed so deep in my mind for so long that he back in a bikini and proudly flaunting her sharing her journey and helping me get weekend and had a wonderful dinner at hates restaurant proposals so I never, ever, toned abs. motivated. I don’t have a trainer, but I’ve been Smyth. I proposed to Mia Khalifa and she saw this coming. I love you all so much! In her caption, Kruger admitted that she committed to get my body back … The female said yes! "The ring was hidden in a bowl of Thank you!" Source:IANS feared she wouldn’t be able to get back in body is AMAZING.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 21 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 Natya Darpan 2019 concludes with yet another successful year EDISON, NJ (TIP): Indian Heritage and Cultural Association (IHCA) of New Jersey which is synonymous with Natya Darpan wraps up yet another year with resounding success! Known for its short multi-lingual play festival, IHCA showcased 6 plays this year with varied subjects. This year we saw entries of 3 Marathi, 2 Hindi & 1 English- Bengali play by local award-winning actors and diverse groups from our community. The six plays were selected by a panel from over 28 entries. Each play was carefully selected Dr Farley Richmomd, Kevin Dalina, Isha Vyas, Ajay Patil, Joe Coyle, Mahesh Bhagia, Mayor Jon based on its content and we must say that each McCormac, Mayor Hemant Marathe, . CG Sandeep Chakravorty, Dr Mohan Agashe, DCG was exceptional with thought provoking Shatrughan Sinha, Dr Ashok Chaudhary & Nutan Kalamdani. content, be it social issues or human emotions. Over 73 local artists were a part of Office of Culture and Heritage, Kevin Dalina Meena Nerurkar, Actor-Director Ashok the various plays and wowed the audiences of Middlesex County College. Kamerkar, Media personality & Entrepreneur with their brilliant performances. All in all, The guests took to stage to applaud the Nutan Kalamdani&Actor-Director Dr. Dipan this has left an immense mark on the efforts of IHCA that aims at promoting local Ray. With the support of an array of such audience, who kept wanting for more. talent and bringing all communities together talented individuals, IHCA and Natya Darpan Held at the Middlesex County College, through performing arts with the focus being is on the path of exponential growth. Natya Darpan 2019 created a lot of curiosity on social issues such as women's IHCA & Natya Darpan has also received Dr Mohan Agashe speaking on the occasion among the main stream audiences. Like every empowerment, human trafficking, support from the Middlesex County Board of year, the festival was a sold-out event, days in immigration, LGBTQA+ advancement, Chosen Freeholders and the Consulate like classical music, dance, and theater. advance. The Governor of New Jersey sent a community relationships, mental illness and General of India in New York, for its work. Dr. Founded in 2013, the main goal of the special letter to IHCA congratulating the more. Founded by Dr. Ashok Chaudhary, Chaudhary is quite optimistic and says that association is to bring a variety of highly organization on Natya Darpan Festival. Natya Darpan has received an overwhelming he hopes to get more support, financially and talented professional local talent and The event began in the morning with the response from the tri-state audience over the otherwise, from organizations and communities together with the common bond lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of last few years and needless to say, this year individuals, as the awareness and popularity of performing arts. IHCA membership is open esteemed guests. Among those present were was no different. of this festival increases over time. "With our to people of all ages, races, religions and Padmashri Dr. Mohan Agashe, Dr Farley IHCA & Natya Darpan has been supported sincere efforts and lot of hard work, we are nationalities. IHCA created Natya Darpan - a Richmond Professor of the Dept. of Theatre by several local organizations and renowned inching close to our dreams and goals. We also platform where local theater groups perform and Film Studies at the University of Georgia, personalities from Film, TV and Theater, welcome support from those who would be quality short plays in various languages, Consul General of India (NY) Hon. Sandeep including Padmashri Dr. Mohan Agashe, Dilip interested in joining our organization", adds including English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali Chakraborty, Deputy Consul General Hon. Prabhavalkar, Archana Joglekar, Umesh Dr. Chaudhary. and Gujarati, with the focus being on social Shatrughan Sinha, Edison Council President Kulkarni, Bharti Achrekar, Atul Parchure, ABOUT IHCA: IHCA is a volunteer based issues. Ajay Patil, Edison Councilman Joe Coyle, Padmashri Satish Alekar, Vijay Kadam and nonprofit cultural organization (501 C-3), For more info: Visit their website at Mayor of West Windsor Hemant Marathe, Yogesh Soman and more. The advisory board dedicated to promoting local talent and http://www.ihca-nj.com/index.php Mayor of Woodbridge John McCormac, Isha comprises of individuals who have made a preserving the rich heritage of India in New For media related questions contact: Vyas Head of the Division of Arts and History mark in their professions namely Professor Jersey, New York and Philadelphia area [email protected] Programs & Services at Middlesex County Farley Richmond, Director Ashok Vanjari, Dr. through the showcasing of performing arts (Based on a Press Release) SEEKING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES MAYOR DE BLASIO, BUSINESS LEADERS, ADVOCATES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE STATE PROPOSAL Proposal could increase awards to M/WBEs by approximately $500 million annually NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio, business leaders, advocates, and elected officials announced, March 21, a State proposal that would create more economic opportunity for minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) in New York City. The City is calling on the State to increase the discretionary spending limit for M/WBEs to $1 million for goods, services and construction. Increasing this limit would ease the contracting burden on M/WBEs by significantly reducing the amount of time and paperwork that is normally required as part of the bidding process, providing more flexibility for agencies to contract directly with M/WBEs and at higher dollar values. This proposal could potentially increase the value of contracts awarded to Mayor Bill de Blasio seeks to "expand M/WBEs by $500 million annually. The call for economic opportunity for minority- and this legislation comes at time in which the women-owned businesses". Administration is making historic investments in M/WBEs. Last year alone, the City awarded $3.7 billion to M/WBEs, up from $1.6 billion in 2015. In 2017, the City successfully gained the authority to award contracts of up to $150,000 to City-certified M/WBEs for goods and services without requiring a time-consuming, formal, competitive bidding process. Before this change, the discretionary spending limit for all vendors, including M/WBEs, was $20,000 for goods and services and $35,000 for construction. "Our City only works best when everyone - regardless of race, gender or ethnicity - can participate in our economy," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "We want to take our commitment to that idea further and urge the State to give us more tools that expand economic opportunity for minority- and women-owned businesses. With the State's help, we can continue building an economy that truly works for all New Yorkers." Read the full story at www.theindianpanorama.news THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 MISCELLANY 23 Indian American ALL ABOARD! EASTER Congressman Named Finalist for BUNNY EXPRESS Outstanding Constituent Service Award

CATSKILL, NY (TIP): Come on out and ride the Catskill Mountain Railroad's Easter Bunny Express. Enjoy atrain ride along the old Catskill Mountain Branch Line and join our egg hunt for a perfectEaster activity that's fun for younger children and adults. Shake off that winter chill and celebrate spring with a ride on the Easter Bunny Express.Take the trip on the historic Catskill Mountain Railroad from Kingston out to the Easteregg hunt, enjoy some snacks, and get your photos with the Easter Bunny. The Catskill Mountain Railroad will be operating the Easter Bunny Express excursionson Saturdays April 6th, April 13th and April 20th. All trains arrive and depart from theWestbrook Lane Station in the Kingston Plaza. Trains depart at 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon,1:30 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Ticket prices are $18.00 Adults, Seniors/ Military/ Veteran $16.00 and $12.00 Children. Children under 2 ride free withpaid adult fare. An adult must accompany all children. Bunny trains are for all ages;bring along the Ro Khanna is a finalist for the Democracy Awards whole family. SANTA CLARA, CA (TIP): The For more information and to purchase tickets please visit our website. www.CatskillMountainRailroad.com, or call our Congressional Management Foundation office (845) 332-4854 or e-mail us atinfo@Catskill (CMF) announced March 20 that MountainRailroad.com. The fun doesn't stop with the Easter Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is a BunnyExpress! For our current 2019 schedule of events please finalist for the Democracy Awards, CMF's Have fun this Easter with Catskill Mountain Railroad's Easter Bunny Express. visitwww.CatskillMountainRailroad. com/Excursions. honours program recognizing non- legislative achievement in operations and constituent service by congressional offices and Members of Congress. The Indian AmericanCongressman is IRS concludes 'Dirty Dozen' list of recognized for excellence in the Constituent Service category, which focuses on how an office interacts with tax scams for 2019 and serves constituents, especially how it utilizes and leverages specific, Agency encourages taxpayers to all year long. The IRS, working in conjunction with methodical, and consistent processes for the Security Summit partnership of state tax achieving measurable results in remain vigilant year-round agencies and the tax industry, has made major constituent service. WASHINGTON (TIP): The Internal Revenue improvements in detecting tax return related "Casework and constituent services Service today wrapped up issuing its annual "Dirty identity theft during the last several years. But the form the core of our work in Congress," Dozen" list of tax scams. The IRS reminds agency reminds taxpayers that they can help in said Khanna. "Located where innovation, taxpayers to remain vigilant to these often preventing this crime. The IRS continues to intellectual diversity and immigration aggressive and evolving schemes throughout the aggressively pursue criminals that file fraudulent converge, Silicon Valley rightly demands year. tax returns using someone else's Social Security and deserves the highest caliber level of This year's "Dirty Dozen" list highlights a wide number. (IR-2019-30) service our team strives to provide. I variety of schemes that taxpayers may encounter at any time, RETURN PREPARER FRAUD: Be on the lookout for deeply congratulate my team for this well- although many may peak during tax-filing season. The schemes run unscrupulous return preparers. The vast majority of tax deserved recognition and hard work." the gamut from simple refund inflation scams to complex tax professionals provide honest, high-quality service. There are some "As a finalist in Constituent Service, shelter deals. A common theme throughout all: Scams put dishonest preparers who operate each filing season to scam clients, Rep. Khanna's office is one of the best in taxpayers at risk. perpetuate refund fraud, identity theft and other scams that hurt Congress," said Bradford Fitch, President The IRS highlighted the "Dirty Dozen" scam list in separate news taxpayers. (IR-2019-32) and CEO of the Congressional releases over 12 weekdays. Taxpayers are encouraged to review the INFLATED REFUND CLAIMS: Taxpayers should take note of Management Foundation. "This list in a special section on IRS.gov and be on the lookout for these anyone promising inflated tax refunds. Those preparers who ask designation demonstrates that Rep. ruses throughout the year. clients to sign a blank return, promise a big refund before looking Khanna has made a significant Taxpayers should remember that they are legally responsible for at taxpayer records or charge fees based on a percentage of the commitment to being the best public what is on their tax return even if it is prepared by someone else. refund are probably up to no good. To find victims, fraudsters may servant for his constituents in California. Consumers can help protect themselves by choosing a reputable tax use flyers, phony storefronts or word of mouth via community Rep. Khanna and his staff are to be preparer. For more, see the Choosing a Tax Professional page. groups where trust is high. (IR-2019-33) congratulated for not only being a model Here is a recap of this year's 'Dirty Dozen' scams: FALSIFYING INCOME TO CLAIM CREDITS: Con artists may for colleagues in Congress, but for helping convince unsuspecting taxpayers to invent income to erroneously to restore trust and faith that our PHISHING: Taxpayers should be alert to potential fake emails qualify for tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. democratic institutions can work," he said. or websites looking to steal personal information. The IRS will Taxpayers should file the most accurate tax return possible The Office of Khanna was one of four never initiate contact with taxpayers via email about a bill or tax because they are legally responsible for what is on their return. congressional offices across both refund. Don't click on one claiming to be from the IRS. Be wary of This scam can lead to taxpayers facing large bills to pay back taxes, chambers of Congress to receive this emails and websites that may be nothing more than scams to steal interest and penalties. (IR-2019-35) honour. A committee comprised personal information. (IR-2019-26) FALSELY PADDING DEDUCTIONS ON RETURNS: Taxpayers primarily of former Members of PHONE SCAMS: Phone calls from criminals impersonating IRS should avoid the temptation to falsely inflate deductions or Congress and former congressional agents remain an ongoing threat to taxpayers. The IRS has seen a expenses on their tax returns to pay less than what they owe or staffers will select the two winners (one surge of these phone scams in recent years as con artists threaten potentially receive larger refunds. Think twice before overstating Democrat and one Republican) for each taxpayers with police arrest, deportation and license revocation, deductions, such as charitable contributions and business category. Winners will be announced in among other things. (IR-2019-28) expenses, or improperly claiming credits, such as the Earned May, and a ceremony to honour finalists IDENTITY THEFT: Taxpayers should be alert to tactics aimed Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit. (IR-2019-36). and winners will be held on June 20, at stealing their identities, not just during the tax filing season, but 2019. Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 BENEFITS OF OILING FOOD CORNER YOUR HAIR

iling is perhaps the best thing you can do to your hair. In the Olong run, this practice is your key to healthier and stronger hair. Natural goodness for hair The first benefit is that natural hair oil, meaning the least processed, comes packed with several of the vitamins and micro-nutrients that are found in food. SPRING CHICKEN So hair oil is basically hair food. Ingredients Revitalises hair tissues 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion chopped, 500g boneless, skinless The second benefit of a hair oil chicken thigh, 300g small new potato, 425ml low-salt massage is the way it penetrates the vegetable stock (such as Kallo low-salt vegetable stock skin. A shampoo-conditioner, no matter cubes), 350g broccoli, cut into small florets, 350g spring how good its components, can't match green, shredded, 140g petits pois, bunch spring onion, sliced, the way hair oil goes deep into the skin 2 tbsp pesto and does its job revitalising the skin Method tissue. Relaxing massage for healthy scalp Heat the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add the onion, gently fry for 5 mins until softened, add The third benefit of a thorough hair the chicken, then fry until lightly coloured. oil massage is that it boosts blood Add the potatoes, stock and plenty of freshly ground circulation in the scalp. The oil is spread black pepper, then bring to the boil. evenly around the scalp, sending nutrients directly to all the hair roots. Cover, then simmer for 30 mins until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked. Fights hair fall Can be frozen at this point. Hair oil does the job of fighting hair provide nourishment to the hair. covering every inch of the scalp. If Add the broccoli, spring greens, petit pois and spring fall and of aiding hair regrowth. you can warm the hair oil slightly onions, stir well, then return to the boil. Therefore, whether you've got a hair loss Tips for oiling your hair before applying, it will spread Cover, then cook for 5 mins more, stir in the pesto and problem or not, you can use a hair better. heat through. thickening oil, and the results can only Ideally, your scalp should be clean Leave this on for at least 3 hours be good. for the hair oil to work really well. before washing off. You could even Tames frizz Wash hair with a degreasing leave the hair oil on overnight, if shampoo and let the hair dry out you're so inclined. Keeping it more Using hair oil is a great way to control completely. than 24 hourswill make the hair frizzy hair. On days when your hair Then apply hair oil the same day weak as it will start accumulating seems all out of control and frizzy, rub or the next day (before dirt builds dirt. some hair oil on your palms and run up again on the scalp). Oil your hair at least once a week through the hair lightly. This will cause Massage the oil in gently for about however for dry hair twice a week the frizz to settle immediately and also 10 to 15 minutes but thoroughly, is advisable. Appreciate your partner openly ho does not like to be appreciated? Human beings CHANA MASALA thrive on it, and even the tiniest of Wacknowledgements put wide smiles on out faces. Ingredients When you are working day in and day out on your relationship, every once in a while it pays to let your partner know he’s 800g canned chickpeas or 720g jar giant chickpeas, 3 appreciated, rather than assuming he already knows it. Here’s onions, quartered, 3 garlic cloves, 5cm piece of ginger, 2-3 why. green chillies, roughly chopped, 1½ tbsp ghee, ½ tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp chilli, powder It makes him happy (Kashmiri if possible), 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 ½ tsp amchoor powder (optional), 3 medium tomatoes, People enjoy doing things for others, and in a relationship, around 300g), roughly chopped, or 400g can chopped, partners are no different. When your partner does something tomatoes, 1 lemon juiced, ½ small pack coriander leaves, to or thinks about the smallest detail for you, of course he is serve happy that he eased your work. This happiness will only multiply if you let him know how much it means to you. Just Method drop him a text on it, and see him grin away as he reads it. Drain the chickpeas, add to a large pan with 400ml of He will reciprocate water and season. Bring to the boil, then turn off the heat and set aside to allow the chickpea flavour to When your partner realises that you thank him for every infuse the water. small aspect and always acknowledge his help, he will start Blitz the onions with the garlic, ginger and green appreciating similar things that you do for him. It will lead to chillies. Melt the ghee in a large saucepan, then add a healthier and more communicative bond. about looking at how he reacts to your gratitude. Leave him a the onion mix with a pinch of salt and cook for 8-10 He will know his opinion matters note, send him a text, call him and surprise him in the middle mins, until softened. of the day with these thank yous, and just see how his mood Stir in the spices, and cook for 3 more mins, adding a Factoring in his suggestions, asking him for ideas because brightens up. splash of the chickpea water to stop them sticking to you trust him, and valuing his inputs will provide him with He will know his gestures are not going unnoticed the bottom of the pan. Add the tomatoes and another the impetus to be more supportive. He knows his thoughts splash of water and cook for 5 mins, squishing the matter to you and he will share them in an uninhibited If it is not indicated to a person that what he’s doing is tomatoes with a spoon as they soften. Tip in the manner. making a difference, it will always make him wonder. It will chickpeas, along with their cooking water. Cook for 10 It will make his day also make him think whether or not it is worth going through mins. Season well, add the lemon juice, and a splash all the trouble if you don’t notice it. Tell him, and turn it of water if you like a looser curry. Scatter with the coriander, to serve. It’s not just about being grateful and showing it. It is also around. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 HEALTH 25 COFFEE COMPOUNDS MAY HELP FIGHT PROSTATE CANCER n a first, scientists have identified compounds found in coffee which Imay inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. The study, published in the journal The Prostate, was carried out on drug- resistant cancer cells in cell culture and in a mouse model. Coffee is a complex mixture of compounds which has been shown to influence human health in both positive and negative ways. There is increasing evidence that drinking certain types of coffee is associated with a reduction in incidence of some cancers, including prostate cancers. Researchers from Kanazawa University in Japan have studied the effects of two compounds found in Vitamin D improves coffee, kahweol acetate and cafestol, on prostate cancer cells and in animals, memory but slows where they were able to inhibit growth in cells which are resistant to common anti-cancer drugs such as Cabazitaxel. down reactions The researchers initially tested six slower tumour growth than in untreated too need further investigation,” said compounds, naturally found in coffee, on mice,” said Hiroaki Iwamoto from Iwamoto. ccording to a recent study, improvements in memory the proliferation of human prostate Kanazawa University. “We are currently considering how we were noted in obese older women who took three cancers cells in a petri-dish. “After 11 days, the untreated tumours might test these findings in a larger Atimes the recommended dose of vitamin D. However, They found that cells treated with had grown by around three and a half sample, and then in humans,” he said. it was also seen that their reactions were slower. kahweol acetate and cafestol grew more times the original volume, whereas the Kahweol acetate and cafestol are The study was published in the Journals of Gerontology: slowly than controls. tumours in the mice treated with both hydrocarbons, naturally found in Series A where they used computers to assess the impact of They then tested these compounds on compounds had grown by around just Arabica coffee. The coffee-making vitamin D on cognitive function. The researchers evaluated prostate cancer cells which had been over one and a half times the original process has been found to affect whether three groups of women between 50 and 70 years old in a transplanted to 16 mice. size,” said Iwamoto. these compounds remain in coffee after randomized controlled trial. One group took the Four mice were controls, four were This is a pilot study, so this work brewing (as with espresso), or whether recommended daily dose of 600 international units (IU), treated with kahweol acetate, four with shows that the use of these compounds they are stripped out (as when filtered). equivalent to 15 micrograms, of vitamin D each day for a cafestol, with the remaining mice being is scientifically feasible, but needs “These are promising findings, but year. Another group took 2,000 IU per day and the third took treated with a combination of kahweol further investigation, researchers said. they should not make people change 4,000. All women participated in lifestyle counselling and acetate and cafestol. It does not mean that the findings can their coffee consumption. However, if were encouraged to lose a modest amount of weight. “We found that kahweol acetate and yet be applied to humans. we can confirm these results, we may The researchers found that memory and learning cafestol inhibited the growth of the What it does show is that these have candidates to treat drug-resistant improved in the group that took 2,000 IU per day, but not in cancer cells in mice, but the compounds appear to have an effect on prostate cancer,” said Atsushi the group that took the higher dosage. Meanwhile, the combination seemed to work drug resistant cells prostate cancer cells Mizokami, professor at Kanazawa women’s reaction time showed a trend to be slower at 2,000 IU synergistically,leading to a significantly in the right circumstances, and that they University. Source: PTI daily and was significantly slower at the higher dosage. “The slower reaction time may have other negative outcomes such as potentially increasing the risk of falling and fractures. This is possible since other researchers have ‘Inactive’ ingredients in most pills found that vitamin D supplementation at about 2,000 IU daily or more increased risk of falls, but they did not understand the cause. Our team’s findings indicating a slower reaction time may be one answer. Many people think that more may cause allergic reactions: Study vitamin D supplementation is better, but this study shows that is not always the case,” said senior author Sue Shapses. vast majority of the most frequently prescribed Shapses further explained, “4,000 IU a day might not be a medications contain at least one ingredient capable of problem for younger people but for the elderly, it could Acausing an adverse allergic reaction, a US study has compromise walking or catching one’s balance to avoid a fall found. because their reaction time is slower. This is a presumption Known as inactive ingredients, these components are added until future research can cover vitamin D levels, cognition to improve the taste, shelf-life, absorption and other and falls in one study.”Vitamin D is known for its importance characteristics of a pill, but the researchers found that more for bone health and is obtained through sun exposure and than 90 per cent of all oral medications tested contained at some foods and now researchers have found that vitamin D least one ingredient that can cause allergic or gastrointestinal has a major impact on how the body, including the brain, symptoms in sensitive individuals. functions. Such ingredients include lactose, peanut oil, gluten and chemical dyes, scientists said. "When you're a clinician, the last thing you want to do is PAGE SPONSORED BY prescribe a medication that could cause an adverse reaction or allergic reaction in a patient," said C Giovanni Traverso, from DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). "This project was inspired by a real-life incident where a DR. SATISH ANAND patient with Celiac disease was prescribed a medication and Former Chairman, Board of the formulation of the pill they picked up from the pharmacy Trustees, AAPI National had gluten in it," Traverso said. E-Mail: We wanted to understand the problem and drill down to [email protected] characterise the entire universe of inactive ingredients across Although such ingredients have been tested for safety at the thousands of drugs," he said. population level, scattered case reports have suggested that Researchers analysed data on the inactive ingredients found inactive ingredients may cause adverse reactions in GITANJLI ANAND in 42,052 oral medications that contained more than 354,597 individuals who have allergies or intolerances. Former President, India inactive ingredients. "There are hundreds of different versions of pills or Association of Long Island Inactive ingredients are defined as substances that are capsules that deliver the same medication using a different (IALI) added to a pill's formulation but are not intended or expected combination of inactive ingredients," said Daniel Reker, a E-mail: to have a direct biological or therapeutic effect. postdoctoral fellow at MIT. Source: PTI [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 EVIDENCE OF WATER, PARTICLE PLUMES DISCOVERED ON ASTEROID BENNU NASA spacecraft, that will return a sample of a near-Earth asteroid Anamed Bennu to Earth in 2023, has discovered plumes erupting from the cosmic body’s surface—among a numerous other findings including ‘ONLINE POLYGRAPH COULD evidence of water-bearing minerals. Bennu also revealed itself to be more SPOT LIARS ON FB, TINDER’ rugged than expected, challenging the mission team to alter its flight and cientists are developing an online polygraph that could sample collection plans, due to the rough spot liars from the words they write on their internet terrain. Sdating profiles, Facebook messages or Twitter posts. Bennu is the target of NASA’s Origins, It is tricky enough to identify a lie in face-to-face Spectral Interpretation, Resource conversations that offer facial expressions, gestures and tone Identification, Security-Regolith of voice because those physical cues add context. Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission, which Spotting a liar gets even tougher in blind computer began orbiting the asteroid on December conversations, said Shuyuan Ho from Florida State 31 last year. University in the US who wants to shed those blinders. Bennu, which is only slightly wider "The future of my research is an online polygraph that than the height of the Empire State could be used many different ways," Ho said in a statement. Building, may contain unaltered "You could use it for online dating, Facebook, Twitter—the material from the very beginning of our applications are endless. I think the future is unlimited for an solar system. said. Shortly after the discovery of the asteroid’s surface. online polygraph system," she said. “The discovery of plumes is one of the particle plumes on January 6, the Scientists have also discovered Ho envisions a future where technology can identify liars biggest surprises of my scientific mission science team increased the evidence of abundant water-bearing and truth tellers based on the words they write in electronic career,” said Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx frequency of observations, and minerals on the surface of Bennu. messages. principal investigator at the University of subsequently detected additional particle Using early spectral data from NASA’s Her research dove into the murky depths of internet Arizona in the US. plumes during the following two months. OSIRIS-REx spacecraft orbiting the deception where trolling, identity theft and phishing for “And the rugged terrain went against Although many of the particles were asteroid, the team identified infrared credit card numbers snag an increasing number of online all of our predictions. Bennu is already ejected clear of Bennu, the team tracked properties similar to those in a type of users. surprising us, and our exciting journey some particles that orbited Bennu as meteorite called carbonaceous The study, published in the journal Computers in Human there is just getting started,” Lauretta satellites before returning to the chondrites. Source: PTI Behaviour, detailed the findings of an online game that she created to measure truthful and deceptive communications between two people. Apple Watch can Ho parsed the words in those conversations, hoping to AI can make eye doctors extract context from millions of bits of data in many safely detect messages— described as language-action cues—just as people get context from seeing physical cues that indicate more effective: Google irregular heartbeat whether someone is telling the truth or lying. s Artificial Intelligence (AI) pple Watch can detect and FACEBOOK RESTORES PAGE continues to evolve, notify users when they Adiagnosing diseases has Aexperience irregular heart WARNING ABOUT FASCISM become faster with greater rhythms, finds a study accuracy. A new study from the demonstrating the ability of fter facing flak for Google AI research group shows wearable technology to detect atrial briefly banning that physicians and algorithms fibrillation. Aone of India's most working together are more In 2017, Apple had partnered with active Pages on Facebook effective than either one alone. researchers from the Stanford that warned people about In the study, to be published in University and launched an app the dangers of fascism, the journal Ophthalmology, the called "Apple Heart Study" to the social media giant has researchers created a system determine whether a mobile app that restored the Page and which not only improved the uses data from a heart rate pulse apologised to its creator ophthalmologists' diagnostic sensor on the Apple Watch can Dhruv Rathee. accuracy but also improved the identify atrial fibrillation. A popular YouTuber with more than 1.7 million algorithm's accuracy. Atrial fibrillation, a deadly and subscribers, Rathee on Monday pointed out that he was The study expands on previous often undiagnosed condition, can banned from posting on his Facebook Page after he wrote work from Google AI showing that its algorithm works roughly as well as human lead to strokes. The condition often how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power, which experts in screening patients for a common diabetic eye disease called diabetic remains hidden because many people implicitly drew a parallel with the rise of right wing politics retinopathy. do not experience symptoms. in India. "What we found is that AI can do more than simply automate eye screening, it can The findings showed only 0.5 per He highlighted in the post how Hitler remained assist physicians in more accurately diagnosing diabetic retinopathy.AI and physicians cent participants received irregular unmarried, was more popular than the Nazi party, used working together can be more accurate than either one alone," said lead researcher pulse notifications, an important propaganda and received support from industrialists. Rory Sayres. finding given the concerns about While the post was a criticism of fascism, and not an Recent advances in AI promise to improve access to diabetic retinopathy screening potential over-notification. endorsement, Facebook first determined that it was against and to improve its accuracy.But it's less clear how AI will work in the physician's office Eighty-four per cent of the time its Community Standards, drawing severe criticism from or other clinical settings, the team said. participants who received irregular several public figures. According to the team, previous attempts to use computer-assisted diagnosis shows pulse notifications were found to be Facebook, however, later realised its mistake and restored that some screeners rely on the machine too much, which leads to repeating the in atrial fibrillation at the time of the the Page. machine's errors, or under-rely on it and ignore accurate predictions. notification and 34 per cent who "Account restored! Thanks for your support guys! See the The research team at Google AI believes that some of these pitfalls may be avoided if followed up by using an ECG patch second photo, the reason Facebook had banned me," Rathee the computer can "explain" its predictions. over a week later were found to have said in a post, while adding a note from Facebook in which To test this theory, ten ophthalmologists (four general ophthalmologists, one trained atrial fibrillation. the social media giant apologised for the mistake. outside the US, four retina specialists, and one retina specialist in training) were asked "The results of the Apple Heart "It looks like we did a mistake and removed something you to read images with and without algorithm assistance. Study highlight the role that posted on Facebook that did not go against our Community Without assistance, general ophthalmologists are significantly less accurate than the innovative digital technology can Standards. We want to apologise and let you know that we algorithm, while retina specialists are not significantly more accurate than the play in creating more predictive and have restored your content and removed any blocks on your algorithm. With assistance, general ophthalmologists match but do not exceed the preventive health care," said Lloyd account related to this incorrect action," Facebook said in the model's accuracy, while retina specialists start to exceed the model's performance. Minor of the Stanford School of note. Source: IANS Source: IANS Medicine. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE 27 INDIA’S RUPEE JUST WENT FROM ASIA’S WORST TO BEST CURRENCY sia’s worst-performing currency EU FINES GOOGLE $1.68 BILLION took five weeks to become its Abest. The turnaround has been fuelled by FOR ANTI-TRUST BREACH the improved chances of Prime Minister BRUSSELS (TIP): European Union regulators have hit Narendra Modi winning a second term Google with a 1.49 billion euro ($1.68 billion) fine for abusing amid recent tensions between India and its dominant role in online advertising. Pakistan. The optimism has led to local The EU’s competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, shares and debt luring robust flows, announced the results of the long-running probe of Google’s which have turned the carry-trade AdSense advertising business case at a news conference in returns on the rupee to the highest in Brussels on Wednesday. the world in the past month. It’s the third time the commission has slapped Google with “The high-yielding rupee will likely an antitrust penalty, following multibillion-dollar fines advance further if Modi wins a second resulting from separate probes into two other parts of the term,” said Gao Qi, a currency strategist Silicon Valley giant’s business. at Scotiabank in Singapore, who expects Last year Vestager hit the company with a record 4.34 the currency to rally to 67 per dollar by billion euro ($5 billion) fine following an investigation into its June-end. A dovish tilt by major central Android operating system. In 2017, she slapped Google with a banks in the face of a faltering global 2.42 billion euro fine in a case involving its online shopping expansion could also prompt foreigners search results. to chase higher yields in emerging Asia, he said. JET AIRWAYS SHARES DROP Here’s a graphical look at the state of play in India’s currency market: AS CRISIS DEEPENS Dollars Gush In Results are due on May 23. domestically, increased confidence in Foreigners bought a net $3.3 billion of “The market is pricing in a Modi the BJP’s prospects and a recovery in shares through March 18, accounting for victory as there are no other factors that portfolio flows have been the key driver” more than half the $5.6 billion of inflows explain the sudden change of mood,” for the rupee, said Dushyant year-to-date, and raised holdings of said Anindya Banerjee, an analyst at Padmanabhan, a currency strategist at bonds by $1.4 billion this month. The Kotak Securities Ltd. in Mumbai. “On Nomura Holdings Inc. in Singapore. gush of dollars sent the rupee to its top of that, carry traders are eager to be Swings Ebb highest level since August, prompting long rupee and short other low-yielding profit-booking that saw the currency currencies, including the dollar. It is a The rupee’s three-month implied posting its first drop in seven sessions get-set-go for the rupee.” volatility, a gauge of expected swings on Tuesday. Options Costs used to price options, fell to 5.87 percent Gaining Allure on Friday, the lowest reading since The rupee optimism is also reflected August. MUMBAI (TIP): Shares of Jet Airways Ltd dropped about Borrowing in dollars to purchase in the derivatives market, where one- “We expect the rupee to remain 7 percent on Wednesday as the company’s distress aggravated rupee assets has earned 3.8 percent over month options conferring the right to resilient in the near term, as bunched up after the government called for an emergency meeting to the past one month, the best carry-trade sell the rupee now cost 19 basis points foreign inflows limit any pressure from discuss the cash-strapped carrier’s woes. return in the world, data compiled by more than those to buy. That’s down weakening EMFX sentiment,” Barclays The government has asked state-run banks to rescue the Bloomberg show. Two opinion polls from 148 on Sept. 5, which was the Plc strategist Ashish Agrawal, wrote in airline without pushing it into bankruptcy,two people within showed Modi’s ruling coalition may get highest since November 2016. a note. “A potential BJP-led coalition the administration told Reuters. close to the 272 seats needed for majority “Global conditions -- dovish Fed and victory would bode well for the INR for State-run banks have been urged to convert debt into in elections that begin on April 11. ECB -- have turned more supportive and the rest of this year.” Source: Bloomberg equity and take a stake in Jet in a rare move to use taxpayer money to save a struggling private-sector company from bankruptcy. The two people and another source, however, said this would be “transitory” and lenders could sell the stakes once Jet revives itself. Musk reveals Tesla Model Y The 25-year-old airline defaulted on loans after racking up over $1 billion in debt, and owes money to banks, suppliers, pilots and lessors - some of whom have started terminating crossover at $39,000 their lease deals with the carrier. Source: Reuters lon Musk’s unveiling of a new electric vehicle that Tesla VODAFONE IDEA OKAYS Inc. won’t deliver to customers for another year and a Ehalf rekindled concerns about the company’s cash RS 25,000-CR RIGHTS ISSUE position. The Model Y crossover that the chief executive officer NEW DELHI (TIP): The Board of Directors of India’s debuted late Thursday in Hawthorne, California, will start largest telecom operator Vodafone Idea today cleared the being delivered to customers in the fall of next year. The planned Rs 25,000-crore rights issue at a price of Rs 12.50 per company immediately began taking $2,500 pre-orders, a bigger equity share, a steep 61% discount to the prevailing market ask than the $1,000 it charged at first to reserve a Model 3 rate. sedan. In a regulatory filing, the company said the rights “More expensive customer deposits for Model Y are likely to entitlement ratio has been fixed at 87 equity shares for every reinforce bear concerns about Tesla’s cash,” Toni Sacconaghi, 38 equity shares held by eligible shareholders of the company an analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein Co., said in a report on the record date, that is April 2, 2019. Friday. “We expect initial orders to be notably lower than The issue opening date has been fixed for April 10 while the Model 3.” $39,000 and equipped with a 230-mile battery. closing date has been set for April 24, 2019, the filing said. Tesla shares fell as much as 5 percent and traded down 3.8 By showing the Model Y now and yet keeping most The issue price of Rs 12.50 per equity share (including a percent to $278.82 as of noon Friday in New York. The stock is customers waiting until the second half of next year, Tesla premium of Rs 2.50 per equity share) is at a massive 61 per down about 16 percent this year. risks undermining momentum for the Model 3, which cent discount to the previous closing of Rs 32 per share. At Tesla’s design studio, Musk showed off a blue prototype catapulted the automaker up the sales charts and helped Musk Earlier this year, the Board of directors of Vodafone Idea of the mid-sized Model Y, which is roughly 10 percent bigger post back-to-back quarterly profits. Investors are counting on had approved Rs 25,000 crore fund-raising plan by way of than its best-selling Model 3. Initially, three higher-end the Model Y to help the company better meet the demands of rights issue to the existing eligible equity shareholders, editions of the new vehicle will be available, with a standard consumers who are increasingly ditching sedans for roomier following which the company received cabinet nod for foreign version scheduled to arrive in spring 2021 that will be priced at crossovers and SUVs. Source: Bloomberg direct investment (FDI) infusion in February. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

Bejan Daruwalla is world's most famous astrologertoday. He appears regularly on world wide TV shows. Bejan who has been a professor in English, hasauthored a number of books on astrology. India'sPrime Minister Narendra Modi , on March 29, 2012,lunched one of Bejan's books, '2012- End of theWorld? Bejan contributes to a number of journals andnewspapers in many parts of the world which includeBerkley Communications Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological (London) Times of India(Delhi, Mumbai, consultations. He can be reached at Kolkata, Chennai) and The IndianPanorama ( [email protected] and on phone New York and Texas). Bejan's predictionshave mostly been correct and 011-91-8141234275 people the world overrely on his predictions. www.bejandaruwalla.com WEEKLY HOROSCOPE MARCH 25 - MARCH 31, 2019 Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: Ganesha says the period begins with a strong You start the period with a bang. Events move You are in a whirl of new ideas. Having desire to be up and doing, seeking the at a furious pace and you have to cover a lot of experienced the joys of togetherness and advancement of your own interests. Being a ground. This is a very productive period and closeness with people, you will focus now on leader, not a camp follower, an initiator, an you will be busier than ever. You exhibit great group and shared activities, visits to ideal person is what turns you on, as they say skills at work and bond with loved ones. amusement parks, clubs, even the disco and now-a-days. You will focus directly, almost There is travel and mounting costs and many the races. There will be congenial and totally on the things that will influence your visitors. There may be shortcomings in your pleasant company.Your own changed persona own power and position. Yet the personal plans and a financial crunch. It may be a good will contribute greatly to the happy angle also comes into play at the same time. idea to be discreet and low-key in your atmosphere. You have come a long way activities, particularly with financial emotionally and discarded old opinions and Taurus: matters. dogmatic attitudes. Nobody can accuse you of not appreciating Virgo: Capricorn: and recognizing the value of money - and you also handle it more than well. An allied or Ganesha says don't trust others too much or You move to more stable ground. You have related trend that sets in now makes you you may end up disclosing secrets, projects or gained belief in yourself and faith in those aware of the need for making your work more assets that are best kept to yourself. This is you care for. You learn to take setbacks calmly, lucrative, and this is what you focus on. And the time for new beginnings and focused especially when plans don't quite work out the this applies to personal finances and the effort. The start of the period may also see a way you had anticipated and friends don't live funds for home as well. A good deal of new love interest and this can be very up to your hopes and dreams. You have the thought and planning in matters to do with significant. There is passion, beautiful ability to change the situation with your own financial issues, emoluments will be the bonding and great times. You start the period efforts and don't allow delays, problems or periodic trend. with the intensity of intimacy. Ganesha snags to hold you back. Gemini: wishes you well. Aquarius: Libra: It's not just money,but assets of all kinds that Life now is large and fabulous. You think big you will concentrate on now. Your You pass through several testing emotional and plan big. You also execute big. You recently possessions and investments are most moments. The new love interest keeps you on embarked on a program of self-improvement important in this phase. It is in this phase, in your toes. There is melodrama in your life. and now you are ready to claim your treasure fact, that the build up to the financial theme From money and material assets, the focus chest. There is a great desire to worker harder, that started last period becomes a strong and shifts to the domestic set-up. You are keen to earn more and build assets. You are satisfied definite force in your life, with the focus enhance and improve your family and social with life and there are massive gains in firmly on finances and income, for without interactions in a big way. There are business. You meet up with old and new these no accumulation of assets is possible, is partnerships, religious ceremonies, meetings friends, and social and family activities will be it? Success in today's world is usually and interviews and you come out with flying most pleasurable as both, work and pleasure measured in very concrete material terms. colors. come together beautifully for you. Cancer: Scorpio: Pisces:

You have concentrated on work, serious You come out with guns blazing. There is a lot There is passion and new liaisons. You play issues, and money dealings. It's time now to on your plate and you will have a lot to cope the field as though tomorrow would never relax, having got yourself somewhat with, especially continued pressure at work. come by. You look back in satisfaction at the organized. You're in a mood to chance your There could be many changes on the growth in every sphere of your life and there arm - or your heart! Entertainment, domestic scene; what these are likely to be, I is a glow of contentment. You experience the amusement, games, hobbies, warm am not in a position to say in a general pleasure of a bright, new image, feelings of interactions with children and love and forecast. I will need personal details for that. self-worth, gains in money matters and romance will all excite you, please you, and But there will be growth in parental ties and personal assets. You realize that success is perhaps even fulfil you. You will be in a mood duties, and a new attitude of pooling, caring valid only if it is apparent and visible. You to go in for some risky enterprises or and sharing. You will find time for leisure revamp your finances and it leads to greater speculation or trying your hand at the luck of despite the pressure of work. prosperity. You focus strongly on property, draw. gains, friendship and fraternity. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 SPIRITUALITY 29

asoda Puja is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala and celebrated on Krishna BPaksha Ashtami after Holi. Basoda is also known as Sheetala Ashtami. Usually it falls after eight days of Holi but many people SHEETALA ASHTAMI observe it on first Monday or Friday after Holi. Sheetala Ashtami is more popular in North Indian states like Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. According to Basoda customs families don't lit fire for cooking. Hence most families cook one day before and consume stale food on Sheetala Ashtami day. It is believed that Goddess Sheetala controls smallpox, chickenpox, measles, etc. and people worship her to ward off any outbreak of those diseases. In Gujarat, the similar ritual as Basoda is observed just a day before Krishna Janmashtami and is known as Shitala Satam. Shitala Satam is also dedicated to Goddess Sheetala and no fresh food is cooked on the day of Sheetala Satam. Mother Sheetala is considered the goddess who can cure heat borne diseases including measles, chicken pox and small pox. Therefore, this vrat is observed with great involvement so that people are saved from these dreaded diseases during the outbreak of summer months. Mother Sheetala is one of the manifestations of Mother Parvati in the name Katyayani, the daughter of Rishi Katyayan. In this form, the goddess ventured into destroying the demonic forces and save the worlds. In course of her voyage, she came across a demon called Jwarasur, the demon of fever who was spreading several heat borne diseases like chicken pox, small pox, fevers, and measles. Goddess assumed the form of Sheetala devi dumps them into the bowl. She then sprinkles to destroy this demon. She was mounted on a water from the pot (which is water from the donkey and carried in her four arms a silver river Ganges) to purify the house. Shitala’s broom, a winnowing fan, a bowl and a pitcher name means “the cooling one”. With the of Ganges water. She gave rise to a dwarf change of seasons and coming of the hot Bhatuk who in turn assumed the ferocious period, it is essential to emphasize the form of Bhairav and vanquished the demon. importance of hygiene for human health and Sheetala devi cured the diseases of all the the worship of Shitala Mata provides the people with her benevolence. motivation to keep the surroundings clean Once there lived a king called Indralumna and hygienic. who ruled over Hasthinapur. His daughter Rituals during Sheetala Ashtami: Shubhakari was given in marriage to prince Gunvan. Once, the king invited both of them On the day of Sheetala Ashtami as per to observe Sheetalashtami. As per the the traditions, the families do not lit fire procedure, the couple left for a lake and spared for the purpose of cooking. They meticulous efforts to perform the vrat with therefore prepare food a day in advance devotion. Pleased with their sincerity, and consume the stale food on the actual Sheetala devi appeared before them and day. It is only in Sheetala Ashtami that granted a boon which Shubakari could use there is unique custom of offering stale anytime she wanted. food to Goddess Sheetala. On their way back, Shubhakari saw a Devotees get up early,before sunrise and sorrowful Brahmin family that was grieving take a bath. They visit the Sheetala Devi over his death due to snakebite. Shubhakari temple and worship the Goddess with used the boon to revive the Brahmin from ‘haldi’ and ‘bajra’. After performing the death. All the people realized the power of the puja rituals they listen to the ‘Basoda Sheetalashtami vrat and started observing it Vrat Katha’. ‘Rabri’, ‘curd’ and other with great faith. essential offerings are then made to This day is dedicated to worshipping other similar diseases. By worshipping the On the day of Sheetalashtami, people take Goddess Sheetala. People also take Goddess Sheetala. According to the Hindu Goddess on this auspicious day people can bath in a lake or river and install an image of blessings from their elders. scriptures, it is believed that Goddess Sheetala prevent the outbreak of epidemic diseases in Sheetaladevi seated on a donkey in the river After offering the prepared food to the controls chickenpox, measles, small pox and their family, especially among children. bank. They decorate the idol with cool stuff Goddess, rest of the food is eaten all day like chandan paste, turmeric and vermilion long as Prasad and is known as ‘Basoda’ PAGE SPONSORED BY and offer fruits and sixteen types of offerings. in local language. The food is also At the end of the puja, they offer rice mixed distributed among other devotees and ARISH K. SAHANI with ghee. Notably, this rice should have been also given to the poor and needy people. cooked the previous day. After the puja, this On this day reading ‘Sheetalashtak’ is Serving Since 1972 rice is eaten by all the family members. also considered favourable. Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs The ladies of the home observe a day long Significance of Sheetala Ashtami fast on this day accompanied by the prayers Arish K Sahani (Father) and worship to propitiate Sheetala devi. On Sheetala Mata is known to be an important the next day, they take food that was cooked Goddess in Hindu mythology. The Goddess is Shiv Sahani (Son) earlier, offered to goddess and preserved. It is seated on a donkey and has been portrayed said that those who observe this vrat with holding neem leaves, broom, soup and a pot. Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) fervor shall find their homes free of any heat Her magnificence has been explicitly borne diseases during summer months. mentioned in several religious scriptures. In 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 Sheetala Devi rides on a donkey, and she the Skanda Purana, the benefit of [email protected] has four arms. In her hands she carries a worshipping Sheetala Ashtami has been silver broom, a fan, a small bowl, and a pot of explained in great details. The Sheetala Mata “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” water. She uses these items to rid a house of Stotra written by Lord Shiva and also known disease–she sweeps up the germs with her as ‘Sheetalashtak’ can also be found in the “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” broom, uses the fan to collect them, and Skanda Purana. “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 VAISAKHI Mega Women’s Day Celebrations 5K in New Jersey by Telangana RUN American Telugu Association FORDS, NJ (TIP): The Telangana American Telugu 2019 Association (T.A.T.A) hosted an event to celebrate Women's day on he 6th Annual Vaisakhi 5K Run will Saturday March 16th, 2019 at Royal continue to be honored this year. It will Albert's Palace, NJ. Tbe held on Sunday the 28th of April More than 600 people 2019 located at Victory Field which is located participated, and by the end of the on the corner of Woodhaven Blvd and Myrtle event, over 100 families became Avenue. The Vaisakhi 5K committee meeting T.A.T.A.'s life members. T.A.T.A is was held this Sunday and the preparations also made big announcement on for the event were discussed. The committee this occasion to partner with St. agreed on what prizes the winners will Peter's team to do community receive for completing the race. services. We are hoping that the competitors will The event bustled with shopping start to train soon. Most importantly we booths, amazing music, and suggest that everyone who is going to unique entertainment. Local participate is above the age of 12. That is the talents showcased their voice only restriction anyone above that can through a medley of great songs participate. There is no maximum age limit. and performed beautiful group The registration process will start soon. We dances. will notify everyone as soon as possible with Special performances included further information. 'Neti Mahila' dance medley and a *Please Note: Every year the Vaisakhi 5K skit on 'Pulwama Attack' on our Run is held the next day of the Sikh Day soldiers performed by kids. In Parade. The Sikh Day Parade will be held on addition, T.A.T.A also showcased Saturday the 27th of April. the unique talent of Divya Chandrika Rayilla who enthralled If you have any the audience with her fusion medley on her Veena. A highlight questions, please of the event was a beautifully executed fashion show. contact Telangana American Telugu DR. AVTAR SINGH TINNA Association is formed to promote 718-291-1200 and perpetuate the culture and MR. SATNAM S. PARHAR social conditions of Telangana and 917-440-3543 people of Telugu descent in MR. GURBHINDER S. BRAR general. 516-870-8680 (Based on a Press Release) Local talents showcased their voice through a medley of great songs and performed beautiful group dances contd from page 3 A Star-studded Screening of 'Hotel Dev Patel, the 28-year-old Oscar-nominated actor of Indian Gift of Life USA Annual origin was present at the screening along with his co-stars of the movie Anupam Kher, Nazanin Boniadi, Jason Isaac and Armie Hammer and his wife Elizabeth Chambers. The attack on the Taj Hotel lasted for four days and involved Gala on April 14 numerous shooting and bombing attacks. By the end, 174 people were dead with more than 300 injured. Nine out of the 10 NEW YORK (TIP): Gift of Life USA, a 501 (C) (3) non - needs entrepreneurs and business. terrorists were killed. The movie focuses on how the Indian profit special needs organization, plan their Annual Gala on In the past years, several special needs individuals and hotel staff worked to try and save the lives of as many of the Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Huntington Hilton, NY at 5PM families benefited with our sponsorships and support. guests as possible during the torment. showcasing special needs performers , "Cerebral Palsy" Special needs social awareness was raised across multiple The movie vividly recounts the 2008 siege - refusing to leave Speaker and a special tribute to the "Statue of Unity" live organizations. Amongst the beneficiaries were visually their guests, the renowned chef Hemant Oberoi (Anupam Kher) Sardar Patel drama topped with sumptuous appetizers, non- impaired students and adults, special needs students, special and a waiter (Dev Patel) choose to risk their lives to keep alcoholic beverages and dinner. needs entrepreneurs, autistic students needing college everyone safe. As the world watches on, a desperate couple Founded by Flora & Paresh Parekh, the organization aims going scholarship , talent promotion for various autistic, (Armie Hammer, Call Me By Your Name and Nazanin Boniadi, at helping the specially-abled (Physically & Mentally down syndrome, epilepsy and special needs talented "Homeland") is forced to make unthinkable sacrifices to protect challenged) in the areas of health, education and social individuals and many more. their newborn child. The film reveals the astonishing true story awareness. The organization is a strong advocate for special ABOUT US: At Gift of life USA, we believe it is our social of the victims and survivors of the devastating attacks and needs and is deeply and heavily focused and aimed at special responsibility to work towards creating a more equal world, fearlessly highlights the defining global issues of current time; needs individual journey from childhood through where everyone has access to education and Health care. We people of all races, colors, creeds, coming together in a fight for adolescence aiming at developing as many specially-abled as see ourselves as catalysts, promoting programs at the grass- survival. The film celebrates humanity's highest ideals - possible, to be self-reliant, self-independent individuals with roots level, which we aim at growing exponentially in compassion, courage, resilience and an unwavering desire to growing acceptance of the community, friends and families. upcoming years. We aim at working in support of the ones live. With the Mission to Generate Efficient Resources to with special needs, through fundraising, advocacy and Hotel Mumbai had its world premiere at the Toronto Support the Specially-Abled through Advocacy & Education, education as well as by providing and assisting with needed International Film Festival in September 2018.It hits US the organization conducts various programs and activities resources, to help them be better, socially acceptable, self- theaters on March 22. Jay Mandal, a well-known photographer in benefit of the differently abled community namely "Save respectable, self-supporting individuals. Our goal is to have a sent this comment to The Indian Panorama, after watching the a Child" Support, "We are Special" Talent & Skill better, healthier and happier world for children and adults movie. "It's a superbly made movie, based on a "True Event" Recognition, "Health & Education", "Awareness" and many everywhere - especially for the specially-abled. about the "Mumbai terror attack of Nov 26-29, 2008". I never more. Attached is a brochure highlighting some of our VISION: Our vision is to support the needs of, as well as watched a movie that had an impact of "hitting" me my senses activities. develop as many specially-abled as possible, to be self- so strongly.....! As I came out of the movie theatre, I ran into a The organization conducts and supports various reliant, self-independent individuals with growing few known faces there, whom I asked what they felt about the programs through the year not limited to mental health acceptance of the community, friends and families. movie...!? Everyone echoed my sentiments....! seminars, free special needs summer camp, special needs MISSION: Our mission is to generate efficient resources Without any exaggeration, its' a "Blood Boiling Movie" for student scholarships, special needs talent promotion, fund to support the specially-abled (physically and mentally which all the credit goes to the brilliant Australian raising Gala, partnering with local school districts for challenged), through fundraising, advocacy, education and Director/Co-Writer, Anthony Maras...! special needs students, encouraging and supporting special generating effective resources. (Press Release) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS 31

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Anyone who would like to work with us part time and on the basis of revenue sharing may email to [email protected] or contact at 646-247-9458. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 contd from page 1 Kendrapara, while bureaucrat turned politician Aparajita which 35 people were killed. Sarangi is their Bhubaneswar candidate. BJD's Ardern said that similar to Australia, the law would BJP Releases First List of Nabrangpur Balabhadra Majhi who left the party is BJP's allow for strictly enforced exemptions for farmers for pest candidate form the same seat. control and animal welfare. 184... The party is fielding two of its former MLA candidates, "I strongly believe that the vast majority of legitimate Pratap Sarangi and Brughu Baxipatra from Balasore and gun owners in New Zealand will understand that these Sources in the party said the decision on whether Mr. Berhampur respectively. Union minister Jual Oram, the moves are in the national interest and will take these Advani would like to contest was left to him, as was the party' only MP to scrape through in 2014, will contest changes in their stride." case with former Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi. again. As will Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, who lost he Lots of guns This was discussed at the parliamentary board of the party Bolangir seat to her brother in law Kalikesh Singh Deo New Zealand, a country of fewer than 5 million people, two weeks ago. As for Mr. Shah, senior leaders said the (BJD's candidate for 2019 again). has an estimated 1.2-1.5 million firearms, about 13,500 of party needed a heavyweight replacement for Mr. Advani, Maharashtra: them MSSA-type weapons. and with Mr. Modi not contesting from Gujarat, Mr. Shah Most farmers own guns while hunting of deer, pigs and was the natural choice. It is also a sign of Mr. Shah's The party accommodated new entrant Sujay Vikhe Patil goats is popular. Gun clubs and shooting ranges dot the undisputed pre-eminence in the BJP and its affairs both in in the Ahmadnagar seat and replaced sitting MP from country. Gujarat and nationally. Latur, Sunil Gaikwadwith Sudhakar Bahlerao Shrungare. That has created a powerful lobby that has thwarted Rajnath from Lucknow: The party will fight 25 seats in the state and declared 16 previous attempts to tighten gun laws. seats from the state. Union minister Nitin Gadkari has Federated Farmers, which represent thousands of In the electorally crucial State of Uttar Pradesh, where been repeated from his old seat of Nagpur. farmers, said it supported the new laws. the BJP faces a formidable alliance of the Samajwadi Party Assam and North East: "This will not be popular among some of our members and the Bahujan Samaj Party, the first list saw 28 names but ... announced including that of Prime Minister Modi from Party chief Amit Shah made an unprecedented move of we believe this is the only practicable solution," a group Varanasi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow giving an explanation for the exclusion of Assam finance spokesman, Miles Anderson, said in a statement. and Textiles Minister Smriti Irani from Amethi. She will minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the list, when he was The main opposition National Party, which draws strong be challenging Congress president Rahul Gandhi. widely tipped to fight from Tezpur. Mr Shah said Mr Sarma support in rural areas, said it also supported the ban. The party dropped six sitting MPs. These include Union was needed in his role as convenor of the North East The changes exclude two general classes of firearms Minister Krishna Raj from Shahjahanpur. She has been Democratic Alliance (NEDA) and the party's growth in that commonly used for hunting, pest control and stock replaced by Arun Sagar, from Sambhal. Satyapal Saini has area. The list from Assam saw three sitting MPs dropped, management on farms. been replaced by Parmeshwar Lal Saini. The Misrikh seat Bijoya Chakraborty in Gauhati replaced by Queen Ojha, "I have a military style weapon. But to be fair, I don't sees Anju Bala being replaced by Ashok Rawat. In Hardoi Dilip Saikia replacing Ramen Deka in Mangaldoi and really use it, I don't really need it," said Noel Womersley, Jai Prakash Rawat replaces Anshul Verma. Agra and Tapan Gogoi replacing Kamakhya Prasad Tassa in Jorhat. who slaughters cattle for small farmers around Fatehpur Sikri MPs have both been replaced by S.P. Singh Christchurch. Baghel and Rajkumar Singh respectively. Prem Parameswaran: "The... "So I'm quite happy to hand mine over." Significantly, the candidature of former Union Minister Ardern said more reforms would cover the firearm Murli Manohar Joshi, an MP from Kanpur, Union Minister Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL) and other streaming and registry and licensing. Maneka Gandhi who represents Pilibhit and her son Varun tech giants crowding into the entertainment field. Prem Mosques to reopen for Friday prayers Gandhi representing Sultanpur was also not announced. Parameswaran Group CFO & President North America, Nada Tawfeek, who buried her father-in-law killed in the Mr. Nadda said that all 17 candidates from Bihar had been Eros International, when asked by The Indian Panorama attacks, Hussein Moustafa, on Thursday, welcomed the finalised and the list sent to the State unit for endorsement. to comment on the deal said: "The Disney Fox deal is very ban. It will be announced at an NDA event. The BJP announced exciting for the global media and entertainment industry. "It's a great reaction. I think other countries need to 21 out of 28 candidates for Karnataka retaining 16 sitting Disney is combining its content with Fox as well as Fox's learn from her," Tawfeek said. MPs, and with new entrant A Manju from the Congress rights to cricket in India and will also be launching Disney Mohammed Faqih, a member of the Islamic clergy who now getting a BJP ticket from Hassan to take on Prajwal Plus later this year. They basically have three different flew in from California and attended the funerals for some Revanna, grandson of former prime minister Deve Gowda. OTT platforms (Disney Plus, Hulu and Hotstar). Bob Iger's victims on Thursday, said he was "extremely grateful" for Interestingly, no candidate was announced for Bengaluru strategy is excellent and shows that having premium the gun ban. South, although Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, wife of late content whether entertainment or sports will ultimately "I wish our leaders in the States would follow on her Union Minister Ananth Kumar was widely tipped as the win consumers. Obviously at Eros International we footsteps and do the same thing," he said. candidate. believe in a very similar strategy as we have meshed the The first victims were buried on Wednesday and burials Tamil Nadu: best Indian content in the world on our global OTT continued on Thursday, with the funeral of a school boy. platform Eros Now. This ultimately leads to a rapidly A mass burial is expected on Friday. In Tamil Nadu, the BJP's lone sitting MP, Union minister growing consumer base. In fact, Disney's strategy in OTT The bullet-riddled Al Noor mosque was being repaired, Pon Radhakrishnan has been repeated from Kanyakumari basically validated the strategy that we set forth for Eros painted and cleaned ahead of Friday prayers. and state unit chief Tamilsai Soundarrajan from Now. So, with that I commend my friend Bob Iger." Ardern will attend the Muslim call to prayer and a two- Thoothukudi where she will face off against DMK MP minute silence at Hagley Park, opposite the mosque. The Kanimozhi. New Zealand bans sale of... call to prayer will be telecast nationally. In Kerala, the party firmed up its alliance with the Armed police have been guarding mosques around New Bharth Jana Sena Party (BDJS) on Wednesday, giving it In the immediate aftermath of last Friday's shootings at Zealand since the attacks. Police said there would be a five seats, and the Kerala Congress (Thomas) with one seat. two mosques in the city of Christchurch, Ardern labelled "heightened presence" on Friday to reassure those The list saw BJP announce 13 out of its 14 seats in the fray the attack as terrorism and said New Zealand's gun laws attending weekly prayers. (the exception eing Pathanamthitta), with Union minister would change. Thousands of worshippers are expected at the Al Noor K J Alphons to fight from Ernakulam and former Mizoram "On 15 March our history changed forever. Now, our laws mosque, where the majority of victims died. governor Kummanam Rajashekharan to fight Shashi will too. We are announcing action today on behalf of all Most victims were migrants or refugees from countries Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram. New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our such as Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, West Bengal and Odisha: country a safer place," Ardern told a news conference. Somalia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. "All semi-automatic weapons used during the terrorist Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a suspected white The BJP wants to make serious inroads into Odisha and attack on Friday 15 March will be banned." supremacist who was living in Dunedin, on New Zealand's West Bengal and announced 28 out of the 42 seats it will Ardern said she expected the new laws to be in place by South Island, has been charged with murder following the fight in the former and 10 out of 21 seats in Odisha. In April 11 and a buy-back scheme costing up to NZ$200 attack. He was remanded without a plea and is due back in Bengal, many cross overs from Trinamool Congress, the million ($138 million) would be established for banned court on April 5, when police said he was likely to face Congress and the CPI(M) have found a spot in the list weapons. more charges. Twenty-eight people wounded in the attacks including Arjun Singh who will take on former Union All military style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault remain in hospital, six in intensive care. minister Dinesh Trivedi from Barackpore. The party did rifles would be banned, along with parts used to convert As darkness fell, about 100 people gathered in a not announce any candidate for its sitting seat of weapons into MSSAs and all high-capacity magazines. Christchurch square for an inter-faith vigil. Christian Darjeeling as the views of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha Under existing gun laws, a standard A-category gun leaders led hymns and people laid ferns as a symbol of (GJM) weighs heavily in that. The BJP did not announce a license allows semi-automatics limited to seven shots. Live- peace. candidate for the Puri seat in Odisha with speculation that streamed video of a gunman in one of the mosques showed "Whatever you believe, whatever I believe, we're still it may be Prime Minister Modi's second seat in these polls. a semi-automatic weapon modified with a large magazine. human beings. We still need each other," Ibrahim But, as widely expected, former BJD MP and BJP's newest Australia banned semi-automatic weapons and launched Abdelhalim, imam of Linwood Mosque, where seven people Vice President Baijayant Panda will contest from a gun buy-back after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 in were killed, told the crowd. (Source: Agencies)

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COFFEE CULTURE Perfect for a traveller who is happy sauntering between the thick undergrowth of the wild coffee bushes, eyes peeled for exotic birdlife and animals, Chikamagalur is the ideal pick. Most of the accommodations lie in the backdrop of coffee plantations, giving the traveller an opportunity to stay in the middle of a million shades of green. Coffee plantation walks organised by the owners are an essential orientation to understand the variety, seasons, wildlife around the area, history of coffee making, processes and what a planter's life might be like. Coffee plantations of Chikmagalur offer a brilliant atmosphere for both outdoor junkies and those who like to switch off and do nothing. Outdoor enthusiasts during their short hikes to the top of a plantation often make their way through forest streams and spot an array of local avian and animal occupants. Birding enthusiasts should remember to carry their binoculars. For those who need to unwind without a packed itinerary or an activity should grab a book or an i-pod and sink into a lounging chair or a hammock, and succumb to the sound of nature around. Miles of stunning views, ludicrous amount of green and the whiff of coffee accompany the copious amount of mugs you can down. MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT The main highlight of Chikmagalur for most travellers lies in covering the three main peaks of the town?Sheethalagiri, Baba Budan Giri and Mullayanagiri. Head towards Kaimara junction to start at the foothills of this loop and head first towards Sheethalagiri. This is an ancient temple whose history can be traced back to 1000 years and is dedicated to Mallikarjuna Swamy. The temple itself is not very elaborate but is worth your while for its history and the 'prasadam', a fistful of water from a natural trickle of waterfall inside. Next on the same route is Baba Budan Giri hill, also known as Dattagiri Hill Range or Inam Dattatreya Peetha after the famous saint who brought coffee to India. This small shrine is propped at 1895 m offering a run children's park are part of breathtaking view of the valley below. The Kemmanagundi area but can be avoided. This shrine is visited by people of all religions. does not hamper dozens of camera happy The next stop is Mullayanagiri, the highest tourists enjoying the lush green environs as peak (1930 m) in the state of Karnataka. a backdrop to perfect pictures. What is not to Predictably windy and bone chilling cold, it's miss is the few spots from where you can see apt to stay for a short time to enjoy the view. the clouds fill up the valley for a Many trekkers take on the mammoth mesmerising view. This was the very reason mountain despite the winds and near King Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV chose this as a invisible paths due to the mist. The trio are summer retreat. There are a handful of known as the Chandradrona Parvatha restaurants, viewing decks and even a place Shreni. to stay maintained by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Board. Raj Bhavan is KEMMANAGUNDI one of the most popular viewing points of Even though Kemmanagundi lies almost the hill top. If you're running short of time, 500 m below the highest Karnataka peak, stick with the Sheethalagiri-Baba Budan Mullayanagiri, the views from here are Giri- Mullayanagiri circuit and give this one equally riveting as the hills cascade down, a miss. The only veritable reason why one draped in coffee bushes. It is more accessible should visit Kemmanagundi, is because it is than the higher mountain loop and is the only access point to Hebbe Falls. Local embellished by pit stops for tourists; an four wheel jeeps can be hired from here to get unimpressive rock garden and a government to the beautiful untouched waterfalls. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 Ponting backs Rishabh to bat at No. 4, Ganguly terms southpaw a ‘huge asset’ NEW DELHI (TIP): Ricky Ponting on Tuesday unequivocally backed Rishabh DRAVID SOUNDS WARNING Pant for the number four slot in India’s World Cup line-up and even saw him as BELLS BEFORE WORLD CUP one capable of winning the tournament. Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly MUMBAI (TIP): Former India captain Rahul Dravid marked the young wicketkeeper- believes that India’s recent ODI series defeat to Australia is batsman as one for the future, calling a warning sign ahead of the World Cup. him a “huge asset”. India had crashed to a stunning 3-2 defeat to Australia With little over two months to go for after leading 2-0, and Dravid today said that the loss showed the World Cup and the number four that the World Cup, which begins in England on May 30, batsman yet to be decided, it could now would be a very tough assignment for Virat Kohli and his boil down to performance in the Indian men. Premier League, according to Ganguly. “I think there was a bit of notion that we are going to walk But Ponting, a two-time World Cup there and win the World Cup easily,” said Dravid. “So it’s a winning Australian captain, left nothing good thing that has happened. What it has (loss to Australia) to doubt when discussions turned to reminded us is that we have to play the World Cup very,very Pant. well.” “In a way I think it’s a good balancing factor. India has “The first thing I would do is pick him performed well in the last couple of years,” Dravid, in that Indian squad for the World Cup, I currently India’s Under-19 and A team coach, added. “There would play him as a batter, I would play was a little bit of talk that we are almost going to walk in him at number four. He is the sort of guy, there and win the World Cup very easily because we are the with that kind of talent, he can win you No. 1 team and we have been dominating One-day cricket for a World Cup, he has just got that x- the last couple of years. But I don’t find anything strange factor,” Ponting said. from my perspective watching the series. I still feel that we Ganguly added, “Anybody who wants are going to be one of the favourites. But it’s going to be to succeed in shorter formats of the with the viewpoint. wicketkeeper-batsmen have got Test tough. It’s going to be competitive.” game he has to go up; we have seen the “Look at the way he played in the IPL hundreds in England and Australia, and Dravid also discussed the workload on the players during best in world do that. If you send last year, he got a full tournament, 14 he scored them at ease. It’s not that he the IPL, a topic which has been talked about a lot in the Rishabh at number four, he will score games, and he was probably the second struggled; it’s not that he looked out of recent past. “Most players are smart about these things. runs for you because he is so talented he highest run-getter in the IPL last year. place against fast bowling. They know how to handle their body,” Dravid said. “I don’t has got so much time to play. “The problem with him in shorter “For me, he is your future. For the think the players would put their body on the line. I was “In his short career he has been formats is that he doesn’t get regular next 10 years, you will see that boy a lot reading Patrick Cummins (Australia pacer) saying that he remarkable for India and once he starts cricket because you have a champion in in all formats of the game and not feels better bowling when he is constantly playing rather getting opportunity consistently, he will MS Dhoni who actually plays most of because he plays for Delhi, he can play than having rested and coming back. So to each player, it’s be a top player.” the shorter formats, so Rishabh is for anyone he wants to.” different. There cannot be a blanket case that all should be Pant had a terrific start to his Test coming in and going out all the time and Pant will be eyeing a successful IPL rested. We have to just trust the players. They know what career, becoming the first Indian that’s never good for anybody, however with the rechristened Delhi Capitals. needs to be done.” Source: PTI wicketkeeper to score centuries in quality player you are,” Ganguly said. “Just the serious talent he is, he is a England and Australia, but there is a Pant’s exploits with the willow have hard worker; I have been watching him Neeraj, Hima named in India’s perception that he hasn’t showed the taken the cricket world by storm in at nets for the last four years, he is temperament or tasted as much success recent months. always the first one to come out and bat Asian Championships team in the shorter formats. Ganguly said, “The reason he for longer periods. He will be a huge During an interaction organised by succeeds in Test cricket is because he asset to Indian cricket in the years to the Delhi Capitals, Ganguly didn’t agree plays consistently. How many Indian come,” said Ganguly. Source: PTI South Africa beat Sri Lanka in super over after thrilling tie

CAPE TOWN (TIP): David Miller shone with gloves and bat NEW DELHI (TIP): Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as South Africa beat Sri Lanka on a Super Over in a dramatic was Wednesday named to lead a 39-member Indian athletics first Twenty20 international at Newlands. team for next month’s Asian Championships in Doha, with In the unaccustomed role of wicketkeeper, Miller held a sprint sensation Hima Das also making the cut in 400m catch and made a stumping as Sri Lanka were restricted to 134 despite her recent below-par show. for seven after being sent in. National record holders, Mohd. Anas (400m), Jinson Miller then hit 41 off 23 balls but South Africa’s lower order Johnson (800m and 1500m), Dharun Ayyasamy (400m collapsed as the home side lost eight wickets and could only hurdles), Avinash Sable (3000m steeplechase), Tajinder Pal match Sri Lanka’s total. Singh Toor (shot put), Dutte Chand (100m) and Annu Rani Miller followed up with 13 runs as South Africa scored 14 off (javelin throw) were also among those named in the team. the Super Over, bowled by Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga. Tejaswin Shankar (high jump) and M Shreeshankar (long Sri Lanka could only manage five runs off Imran Tahir’s jump) -- both national record holders -- were left out of the over in reply. “We didn’t handle it well with the bat in the last team for different reasons while seasoned campaigners five or six overs but getting another opportunity in the Super and Rassie van der Dussen (34) put on 66 for the fourth wicket Seema Antil (discus throw) and Arpinder Singh (triple Over I thought we handled it beautifully,” said South African but both were out within three balls before the rest of the jump) opted out of the continental showpiece to focus on the captain Faf du Plessis. batting crumbled. World Championships later this year. Miller was handed the wicketkeeping gloves in preparation Van der Dussen was caught at fine leg off Malinga and two Sanjivani Jadhav, who recently returned positive for a for his likely role as Quinton de Kock’s back-up in the World balls later man-of-the-match Miller was run out. Malinga was specified substance, was also named in the team for 10,000m Cup. He caught Niroshan Dickwella off Dale Steyn’s bowling superb in the closing overs, finishing with two for 11, while race subject to clearance by the NADA. The 22-year-old off the second ball of the match and made a stumping when Isuru Udana bowled a tight final over, conceding only four Jadhav was not handed a provisional suspension by the Kamindu Mendis ran past an Imran Tahir googly. Mendis top- runs. Tahir scrambled a single to tie the match off the last ball, NADA and she won the 10,000m gold in the just-concluded scored for Sri Lanka with 41. with wicketkeeper Dickwella missing the stumps with a throw Federation Cup which served as the selection trials for the South Africa looked set for a comfortable win when Miller which would have won the match for Sri Lanka. Source: AFP April 19-24 continental showpiece. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019