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VOL 12 ISSUE 35 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● SEPT 07 - SEPT 13 , 2018 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news 2+2 talks take Indo-US ties to new high Defense, trade, terror top agenda; Concerns on Russia, Iran sanctions highlighted NEW (TIP): and the United States on Thursday, September 6, sought greater political convergence with a “We remember everyone we lost on 9/11 and long-term view of relations and enhanced honor all who defend our country and our ideals. synergy between respective foreign and No act of terror will ever change who we are”. defense ministries through the inaugural 2+2 dialogue. - Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 11, 2017 Defense Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and James Mattis and Foreign Ministers India flags concern over H1B visa issue Sushma Swaraj and Michael Pompeo sat down for separate discussions before the NEW DELHI (TIP): During the 2+2 dialogue. inaugural 2+2 dialogue on Thursday, Three sessions on energy and people-to- India flagged its concerns about people ties, defense and regional security pending changes in the US Congress were part of the dialogue that included all to H1B visas and H4 visas for spouses four principals and their delegations. that could severely impact Indians Inaugural 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, September 6. L to R: US Defense Followed by lunch and joint press working in America. Sources said Secretary Jim Mattis, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, India's External Affairs statements, the leaders collectively called Minister Sushma Swaraj and India's Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman External Affairs Minister Sushma on PM Modi. Swaraj raised the issue 'forcefully'. Photo / Courtesy TOI contd on Page 32 India made a case of the track Sushma Swaraj contd on Page 32 Air India gets fresh fund infusion from Pakistan may become legalizes 5th largest nuclear homosexuality; Says Section Centre; disinvestment on hold for now 377 is irrational, arbitrary Government working on new turnaround plan for Air India state by 2025: Report UN lauds SC verdict NEW DELHI (TIP): Aim is to make Air India saleable LONDON (TIP): Pakistan is Speaking to reporters on the when macro conditions improve expanding its uranium-enrichment and NEW DELHI (TIP): sidelines of the International plutonium production facilities, In a historic verdict, the Aviation Summit on Tuesday, triggering fears that it may become the Supreme Court, on September 4, civil aviation 5th largest nulcear-weapon state and Thursday, September 6, secretary RN Choubey said have 220 to 250 warheads within the next de-criminalized homo that the government was seven years, a report has said. sexual acts between continuing to fund Air India The report published on August 31 by consenting adults in despite a decision being taken the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists LGBT supporters at the Supreme Court during the judgement of private, bringing cheers to sell it so that the company's authored by members of the Federation Article 377 in New Delhi on to millions of members value doesn't erode till the time of American Scientists says that Thursday, September 6. of the LGBT it is disinvested in. "Our first aim is to work out the necessary support for Air India's Pakistan was also developing several Photo / Courtesy Tribune contd on Page 32 healthy functioning. contd on Page 32 delivery systems. contd on Page 32

104-02, 120th Street, S. Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 PICNEWS 3 Bollywood heartthrob Priyanka Meera Gandhi hosts and Suhel Seth Chopra and Nick Jonas at the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New

York, September 4, 2018 Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, the current Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India, Suhel Seth, India's most admired marketing and management guru, and highly-regarded columnist were hosted to a reception at Meera Gandhi 's residence in Park Avenue, New York on 3rd Sept 2018. Photo / Mohammed Jaffer- SnapsIndia

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla launched his official website www.bejandaruwalla.com with Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and Comedy King Kapil Sharma

L to R: Bejan Daruwalla, Daruwalla Jr. Maharashtra Photos / Jay Mandal-On Assignment Chief Minister Devendra Phadnavis L to R: Bejan Daruwalla, Kapil Sharma THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIAN ABROAD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Indian American Tech Indian-Origin British Lawmaker Executive Anita Malik wins Arizona 6th district Democratic Challenges Theresa May's Brexit Strategy congressional primary with a 'Stand Up 4 Brexit' campaign ARIZONA (TIP): Indian American Anita Malik has won LONDON (TIP): Indian-origin Mr Johnson said negotiations based the Democratic party primary in Conservative party lawmaker and on the Chequers plan had so far seen the Arizona's 6th congressional former UK Cabinet minister Priti Patel EU take "every important trick", adding, district. She is the 11th Indian has joined the race along with 20 other "The UK has agreed to hand over GBP 40 American to win the nomination party rebels who are challenging British billion of taxpayers' money for two- of one of the two major parties Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit thirds of diddly squat [nothing]." in the midterm elections. strategy with a 'Stand Up 4 Brexit' The so-called Chequers plan put forth Malik will face GOP Rep. campaign. by PM May would see Britain agreeing a David Schweikert, who won the The grassroots drive against any "common rulebook" with the European Republican primary unopposed, negotiations with the European Union Union for trading in goods, in an attempt Anita Malik has won on November 6. (EU) that could lead to a so-called soft to maintain frictionless trade at the the Democratic party border. The primary in Arizona was primary in Arizona's Brexit is being backed by another ex- held on August 28, but the 6th 6th congressional minister Ian Duncan Smith and is Critics of the strategy argue this district race was too close to call district. She is the expected to mount pressure on May to would leave the UK tied to the EU rules on the election night, with Malik 11th Indian American ditch her Chequers plan, which is even after it formally leaves the leading her nearest rival to win the nomination rejected by Eurosceptic lawmakers economic bloc on March 29 next year and Heather Ross by a narrow of one of the two within her Conservative party. prevent Britain from striking its own margin of 383 votes. major parties in the 'Stand Up 4 Brexit' supporters, who trade deals in years to come. But, as the absentee ballots midterm elections. also include former foreign secretary As the UK's parliamentary recess were counted and certified, the Indian American's lead Boris Johnson's key ally Tory lawmaker period of August comes to an end and the grew to 2,402, according to the official results posted on Conor Burns, pledge to fight plans to Priti Patel has joined the race along with political parties in the country prepare the Maricopa County Recorder website. keep the EU rules on British goods and 20 other party rebels who are for their annual party conferences this Malik, who quit her job as the chief operating officer of free movement in terms of migration. challenging British Prime Minister month, the battle lines around Brexit are the tech startup ClearVoice to run for Congress, was Ms Patel, a leading pro-Brexit voice in Theresa May's Brexit strategy with a expected to deepen further. 'Stand Up 4 Brexit' campaign. declared the winner. the lead up to the referendum in favorof Even after the UK and the EU have According to the official tally, Malik received 22,522 Britain's exit from the EU in June 2016, poster boy for the pro-Brexit camp, reached some sort of an agreement over (42.04 percent) votes, while Ross received 20,120 (37.55 has previously called on the government launched a scathing attack on Theresa their future trading relationship, any percent) votes. to be "tougher" in its negotiations with May's plans in his weekly newspaper agreed plan will then be tabled before "I am proud that my campaign reflected a broad, Brussels. column in 'The Daily Telegraph' on lawmakers for a vote - a process which grassroots coalition of Arizonans who came together to The Stand Up 4 Brexit campaign is Monday, saying the approach agreed at will be accompanied with its own share support our vision of creating jobs and ensuring the building momentum as Mr Johnson, the Chequers "means disaster" for Britain. of upheavals. ability of families to work, live, and thrive in the 6th congressional district," Malik said in a statement posted on her Twitter account on August 31st. Indian American Assistant Professor wins Indian American Doctor "Arizonans deserve someone who will work hard to represent them and build a stronger future for our prestigious Blavatnik Young Scientists award and Husband Jailed for community,our state and our country," she added."As the daughter of immigrants - people who believed in the NEW YORK (TIP): Health Care Fraud in promise of American - I want to help everyone have that Indian American Shruti opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their Naik, an assistant professor families." at NYU School of Medicine, California As soon as her victory was announced, Malik quickly has won the prestigious Parminder S. went on the general election campaign mode. Focusing on Blavatnik Regional Awards Aujla corruption, which is likely to be a major midterm issues, for Young Scientists in the SACRAMENTO she tweeted: "Indictments, corruption, and ethical "Life Sciences" category. A (TIP): An Indian violations are the norm in today's Congress. I'll fight to postdoctoral researcher at American lady root out corruption and enact higher ethical standards, Stony Brook University doctor and her starting with our own district." Priyanka Sharma, another husband has been On Labor Day, she tweeted in support of workers: Indian American, received Shruti Naik, who was nominated while she was sentenced for "Today we honor those who have built this country. It's a honorable mention in the doing a postdoctoral fellow at The Rockefeller health care fraud strong reminder of the course correction the country "Chemistry" category. University, is being recognized for and making false needs to bring our voices back to the table. The future of The Blavatnik Family "demonstrating that skin stem cells retain a statements related work is already here, it's time to move boldly and swiftly Foundation and the New 'memory' of previous inflammatory experiences, to a health care to protect and support American workers." York Academy of Sciences, allowing for a more robust and rapid response to benefits program. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Malik's family moved to award and support subsequent injury," Vilasini Ganesh Arizona when she was 7. She graduated summa cum laude outstanding postdoctoral researchers in Tri- State of New York. The Foundation was sentenced on Vilasini Ganesh was with degrees in computer information systems and said in a press release that 125 nominated researchers competed for the nine August 28 to 63 sentenced on August 28 finance from Arizona State University. spots. The winners and finalists will be honored at the New York Academy of months in prison, to 63 months in prison She also has a master's degree in journalism from the Sciences' annual gala in New York on November 5, 2018. US Attorney Alex University of Southern California. Naik, who was nominated while she was doing a postdoctoral fellow at The Tse said. Vilasini Ganesh, 47 and her Rockefeller University, is being recognized for "demonstrating that skin stem husband Gregory Belcher, 56, both of Indian-Origin CEO of IT cells retain a 'memory' of previous inflammatory experiences, allowing for a California were convicted of the charges in more robust and rapid response to subsequent injury," the release said. December last year after an eight-week trial. Companies in US Arrested for Her groundbreaking work uncovered a new property of skin stem cells that The evidence at trial demonstrated Vilasini explains how our largest and most vulnerable organ - the skin - responds to and Ganesh submitted a series of false medical Visa Fraud remembers injuries and inflammatory stimuli such as injury or exposure to claims related to the family medical practice skin irritants. The skin is the body's primary barrier to the outside world and it she owned in California's Saratoga town. She SEATTLE (TIP): is critical to our survival that it remains intact." submitted claims for days when a patient had Indian-origin Her discovery that skin stem cells "can be sensitized to inflammation may aid not been seen by the provider and claims for Pradyumna Kumar the development of better treatment strategies for a variety of skin conditions," patients who had been seen by a physician Samal, CEO of two it added. Naik earned her bachelor's degree in cellular and molecular biology provider who no longer was affiliated with information technology from the University of Maryland College Park, and graduate and doctoral her practice. Additionally, she billed insurers companies in the US, was degrees from University of Pennsylvania. with claims that certain patients were seen arrested in connection Sharma, a polymer chemist, is being honored for "her pioneering work on the 12-15 times in a single month. In July 2017, a with a multi-year visa- low-cost conversion of untreated biomass to carboxycellulose nanofibers, federal grand jury indicted Vilasini Ganesh and fraud scheme involving which have applications in biomedicine and in water purification in developing Gregory Belcher, charging them with one count forged and fraudulent nations," the release added. of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and Indian-origin Pradyumna documents to get visas Kumar Samal, CEO of two The Blavatnik Family Foundation, founded by industrialist and one count of conspiracy to commit money such as H-1B for over 200 information technology philanthropist Len Blavatnik, supports educational, scientific, cultural, and laundering as well as on multiple other counts of foreign workers. companies was arrested in charitable institutions in the United States and other parts of the world. health care fraud. The New York Academy of Sciences, a 200-year-old nonprofit, advances Read full story on connection with a multi-year Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news visa-fraud scheme scientific research, education, and policy. www.theindianpanorama.news THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Maestro of Manipuri Dance Guru Bipin Singh's birth centenary celebrated in New York

Bidisha Roy NEW YORK (TIP): Manipuri Dance Visions - Institute of Manipuri Dance presented "Dance Homage" - Celebration of Manipuri dance in North America commemorating the birth centenary of Late Guru Bipin Singh (Iconic master of Manipuri dance) on august 25, 2018 in Studio One, Barnard College, Columbia University. The event was co-sponsored by Prof. Uttara Asha Coor-lawala, professor of dance department, Barnard College, Columbia University. Three generations of Guru Bipin Singh's disciples came together to perform and pay tribute to this Manipuri dance icon who became a legend in his life time. Performers were Sohini Ray, Sanjib Bhattacharya, Jagannath Lairenjam, (direct disciples of Guru Bipin Singh), Krishnakali Dasgupta (grand-disciple like grand-children - Group photo of members of local Manipuri community in New York, distinguished guests and Krishnakali studied with Poushali Chatterjee the performers and Sohini Ray) and Annie Ferdous (grand- disciple - Annie studied with Shantibala Devi Jhaveri, Kalavati Devi, , Laily photos, a full biography and a rare quote in Dhaka) and her students from the Basu and Christel Stevens blessed the published in 1979 in the book "Guru Bipin Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts function. Singh" written by the late Nayana Jhaveri. (great-grand-disciples) in Queens, New York The dance program followed showcased "Manipuri Dance is rich, graceful, lyrical Guruji in abhinaya including Taseen Ferdous, Faroza Joty,Zarrin Radharoopvarnan by Krishnakali Dasgupta, and aesthetically elevating. Its rhythm pattern Maisha, Apiya Jahan Pompi and Tanjeela community extended their helping hands. Sakshat darshan by Sohini Ray, Krira is com-plex and absorbing, essentially Newaz. Jasmine Rashid served as the master of cer- prabandha by Sanjib Bhattacharya, pung devotional, its themes are varied and vast and Padma Shri Darshana Jhaveri's DVD on emony.Achuta Manasa, disciple of Sohini Ray cholom by Jagannath Lai-renjam, mridang intensely dramatic. .I must, with full trust in bhangi parengs was released ceremonially. supervised the creation of the fliers in record vadan by Sohini, Sanjib an Krishnakali on God and his Grace, keep diving deeper and Several lu-minaries of the New York dance time in Andhra Pradesh, India. A special pung and Jagannath on karate; and also a deeper into its intrinsic beauty and develop it world - Rajika Puri, Jonathan Hollander, thanks to Jan Steward for donating her time dance group number with manjira by into a powerful, enchanting and intelligible Uttara Asha Coorla-wala and Parijat Desai and labor in creating the graphics for the students of Annie Ferdous. theatre art and present it to people all over graced the occasion as guests of honor. brochure. Program brochure contained a separate India and abroad….this is my life's work." Several members of the local Manipuri Several letters of blessings from Darshana insert about Guru Bipin Singh including his Guru Bipin Singh (published in 1979)

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HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): The India people, not only from Montauk and Orient for children. The atmosphere will create a organization and this year it is celebrating its Association of Long Island (IALI) will be Points to Manhattan but from as far places as nostalgia of India. The event will provide an 40th Anniversay. It undertakes many holding its flagship event INDIAFEST. This New Jersey and Westchester. With some three opportunity to meet political and social programs for youth, seniors, women and event will be held on Sunday September 23rd, dozen vendors in Indian arts & crafts, Indian dignitaries. families throughout the year. 2018 from 11:00 AM to 6:00PM at North Fashion clothing, Jewelry, prestigious Some lucky Attendees may win fabulous For further information, please call Hempstead Beach Park (previously known as restaurants with exotic Indian food and prizes in raffle. Gunjan Rastogi 718-490-0736 Bar Beach) at 175 W Shore Rd, Port traditional snacks, delicacies, and drinks, FESTIVAL IS OPEN TO ALL WITH FREE Washington, NY 11050 whole day live music and dance performances, Aruna Saxena 631-219-7513 First IndiaFest was held in 1990 at the same booths for information about various services ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING. IALI President location. IndiaFest has attracted thousands of such as health care, face painting and crafts IALI is a not-for-profit community Publicity Chair IndiaFest THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 NY/NJ/CT 7 Foundation for Bollywood Dance in New Jersey by Varsha Naik

EDISON, NJ (TIP): Varsha Naik's Dance understanding the meaning of dance and school- "Navrang Dance Academy" has been expressions. Of course, her lovely stories added contributing to Bollywood Fundamental Dance value to the programs. choreography successfully for over 5 plus years TV Asia hosted a Program - Meet & Greet now. Varsha Naik started her dance which was an interactive talk show. Padma Shri choreography and training Journey in 2013 and H.R. Shah honored Legendary Choreographer now she has established a strong foundation for Saroj Khan for her contributions towards Bollywood dance form in New Jersey,USA. training and inspiring the young talented Organizing exclusive Dance workshop began dancers. in April - 2016 when Master Saroj Khan - Famous This Successful program lead to another one Bollywood Film Choreographer and dance soon enough in June 2016. For Navrang dance, director, conducted a workshop with Varsha this program not only built a foundation for Naik of Navrang Dance Academy. This 3-day more Bollywood dancing with the stars but also workshop was organized by "Navrang Dance learning from them. Navrang then did programs Academy" in order to give the American Indians and workshop with well-known Choreographer here in New Jersey and New York an opportunity Dr. Sandip Soparkar, Master Sathya (Tollywood), to learn from the best in the Industry. Nishi Singh (Kathak), Dharmesh Yalande and The workshop gained momentum and more. participants were overwhelming in number. The Mrs. Varsha Naik now has a close professional program had more than 100 participants, in 6 partnership with Choreographer Sandip different batches as per age group right from a 6- Soparrkar and they organize USA Dance Day- year-old to 50 years old. It was the first time in Dance for a social cause every year in New New Jersey where participants were Jersey. They conduct numerous dance training experiencing not just the dance but also the session on international dance forms and also process of movie making and learning all that give young dancers a platform to perform on happens behind the scenes. Saroj ji being an stage. Navrang Dance Academy is actively amazing teacher that she is, she not only taught involved in community service and brings cultural through the medium of dance and dance but gave a complete experience of awareness on various topics whether social or music. SUNSHINE & DIRTY LAUNDRY BY I.J. SINGH vitriol shocks me.The divisions among the gurduara crowd (I Chelaa. Furthermore, the Guru Granth offers some telling oday I step gingerly, with some determination and hate to label it a sangat!) seem etched in stone. And these are advice(Ang 185)Hoe iktr milo mere bhai, dubhida door karo liv considerable unease, but limited optimism, if any. Why people that we have admired for so many years. Did we misjudge layee; har namae ke hovo jorhee, gurmukh baeso safaa Topen this box that's full of troubles? them so much for so long? I offer you one example of their bichhaaee.(Come and join together my brothers; dispel your I invite you to think with me for a moment. When I came to the behavior: A row during which the police had to be called. But the sense of duality and let yourselves be lovingly absorbed in the USA there were so few Sikhs around that if we sighted one on the post-mortem analysis did not explore the why and the how of the One. Let yourselves be joined to the Name of the Lord; become street it seemed like a miracle and we crossed the street with a situation but focused on the fact that the police entered the Gurmukh, spread out your mat, and sit down together.) beaming smile to greet each other. Now,there seem to be so many premises with their shoes on. The point is not whether the idea of "term-limits" is clearly that perhaps many cross the street to avoid one. And that, to me, is a no-brainer. Our taxes pay for the police; addressed in the Gurduara Constitution. In my view it is fairly When visiting a new city or neighborhood we anxiously asked their job is to maintain peace stated and should be clarified as necessary,and embraced. In my if there was a gurduara in town.We progressed? Now there are We need to understand that without sitting together there will view it is clear that for everyone a role in management should be perhaps ten gurduaras in commuting distance from where I live, be no solution to our divide - no bridge on this span. They have to respected and accepted but it is not a life-time appointment. and I doubt there is a decent sized town in America that has none. be open to the possibility of violence - armed or not. So, the (Note that in the USA for over 200 years there was no law of I have heard of perhaps 200 or more gurduaras in the good old U.S police must come in uniform, including shoes and suitably term limits on the Presidency,yet only three (or four!) tried for a of A. armed. If this is shameful, the onus is not on the police but on third consecutive term, and only one - FDR - succeeded. A But there is a miracle of miracles. With the exception of one the Sikhs. Constitutional amendment, ratified only in 1951, created the or two (certainly in the single digits) almost all gurduaras have a In their present frame of mind, the two sides won't sit legal bar to a third term.) history of financial irregularities, violence during meetings, productivelytogether. If they don't there will never be a solution. Keep in mind that the Trustees and Executive are Custodians election shenanigans and borderline criminal behavior. Our The gurduara has a Constitution that is routinely flouted, but and Administrators of the gurduara, they are never its owners. behavioral model seems to look like this: One has to entreat, rarely followed. So, we look for responsibility, process and So, at this time can we convene a productive meeting? Likely almost sweet talk, beg and cajole volunteers to join the resolution in extra-constitutional frameworks. not. So, what do we do? I recommend several short progressive management committee - it is voluntary work that takes hours of An aside: I came to this country almost 60 years ago and have meetings, each with a few but equal number of participants from energy but promises almost no reward beyond the satisfaction of seen many new government regimes come and go over the years. each side. The agenda to remainunchanged: Airing of specific doing some sevato the community. But then when a year or two Often the U.S. Congress was severely divided between the grievances and needs, and proposing specific solutions. This have passed and it is perhaps time topass the baton to a new Republicans and Democrats, yet they collaborated to find must be done with patient listening. These are members of the team, these same reluctant leaders are no longer the shy workable solutions. (I know that things have changed Sangat, and some may be formally enrolled paid members of the brides.They have to be kicked out. They act as if they are the dramatically these days, and the results show it.) gurduara while others are not. primary owners with birthrights to the gurduara. In a negotiated process of mediation neither side gets what it The purpose is to capture and spread the spirit of I forgot to add that I am talking about Sikhs - not in Punjab but wants. The idea is to be able to come together. Why? Because the reconciliation from and to as large a Sangat as possible. And in the diaspora. I should add that I am talking of a well-educated needs of the nation or community are paramount. Friends, life is keep the membership drive open year-round. I know that, community who have been here more than a few years, hold NOT a zero-sum game, nor is this disagreement between us such unfortunately, there is talk from some about closing the decent jobs, are affluent beyond question and are shrewd a framework. membership. businessmen.Every gurduara seems to have a Constitution. Our internal disagreements are natural. Every dynamic Soon after this steptowards reconciliation should come a They talk about it, but only if forced to do so. Do they ever look family or community will have them. But they can hurt us general body meeting of members only - there must be anofficial at it? I would bet not. significantly unless we manage them wisely. Give the same membership roll somewhere. Communication must be kept How can such bright successful people be so clueless, I ask dignity to your enemies that you want so badly for yourself. open.From this, proceed to new elections and appointments etc., you? As they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions This means that, even though we differ, we will have to sit as well the formation of a subcommittee, if necessary, to and we seem have more than enough good intentions to pave together in a dignified ambiance of patience and tolerance, if not reexamine the Constitution. several multilane highways to hell and back. respect. And we will have to LISTEN DEEPLY to each other as The way things are at this time, surely one side will win the Think about this: If a majority of gurduaras are in legal and Guru Granth(Dhanasri I, p,660) asksus to do:Jub lug dunyaa battle but lose the war. In a process of reconciliation, however, societal limbo, is there something wrong with us - an educated, rahihae Nanakkitch sunyae kitch kahiyae.(As long as we are in neither side will,nor should it,win everything it wants.Sorry if prosperous community? What do we need? Professional this world, O Nanak we should listen and speak to the One in what I said seems alike a rant, but it is a necessary step. counselors? everyone.) I wanted to say something about how to win friends and A prominent gurduara, one of the most expensive in the We seem to be diminishing some critical fundamentals: influence people. But on re-reading perhaps my rant is an abject country now seems to be in conniptions now. The place and the patient listening, a sense of humility, openness, some give and lesson on how to burn your friends and lose influence. people will remain anonymous. My purpose is not to shame take - flexibility, a sense of trust, and the idea of the Servant- Life is not a Zero- Sum Game. Do Not Win a Battle only to Lose them; I suspect they are too hot-headed and hard-headed to even Leader. These days Business Schools often teach this idea of the the War. Part of me regrets having to hang our dirty laundry in think of it. Over a couple of days,I got the chance to sit with Servant-Leader. We have taught it longer than they, but now we our backyard, yet that is what I am called to do. But remember, some of the movers and shakers on both sides of the divide. The need to rediscover and re-embrace it as the concept of Gur- sunshine is the best remedy for dirty laundry. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 GUEST AS I SEE IT COMMENT Why These Trade Talks with The right to love: The Supreme Court ruling on Canada are getting so Tough Section 377 furthers the frontiers of personal freedom By far, the biggest contributor to its export income has been the USA. Seventy-five percent of its exports are to he stirring message from the Supreme Court's landmark judgment America. Because of this enormity of its exports to Tdecriminalizing gay sex is that social “America that bring in many billion dollars into the Canadian morality cannot trump constitutional morality. By A.D. Amar It is a reaffirmation of the right to love. In a 5-0 economy (about $50 billion just for selling cars to the USA), if verdict, a Constitution Bench has corrected the atching the currently going US- American exports are interrupted, Canada will face huge flagrant judicial error committed by a two- Canadian trade talks will make member Bench in Suresh Kumar Koushal Wanyone understand why no US economic and social problems. That is why, it is (2013), in overturning a reasoned judgment of president in decades, spanning both political understandable that Canada is going to fight tooth and nail the Delhi High Court reading down Section 377 parties, dared to get into renegotiating of the IPC. The 2013 decision meant that the America's trade deals that had been sealed to keep its exports to America going unhindered, while not LGBTQ community's belatedly recognized right and practiced for so, so long ago, even though importing goods to protect its local producers and to to equal protection of the law was withdrawn on unfair. specious grounds: that there was nothing wrong The deal with Canada, or NAFTA on a preserve its cash. Ironically, American political and business in the law treating people having sex "against broader scale, is not an isolated case of a trade leaders, because of Canada's influence on American politics the order of nature" differently from those who deal that is unfair to America. Almost all abide by "nature", and that it was up to American trade deals are unfair, and that is and business, want the status-quo to continue". Parliament to act if it wanted to change the law why, American Presidents decided to stay against unnatural sex. The court has overruled away from them. They knew that the reopened Koushal and upheld homosexuals' right to have trade talks will open tough issues that had intimate relations with people of their choice, been so negotiated that America had to open their inherent right to privacy and dignity and its borders to the other country such that it the freedom to live without fear. The outcome could export to America unabated, whatever was not unexpected. When the courts and how much it wanted to export. However, considered Section 377 earlier, the litigation was when it came to importing from America, the initiated by voluntary organizations. When other country, according to the deal, could those affected by the 2013 verdict approached the engage in protectionism in whatever form it Supreme Court, it was referred to a larger wanted. Take, for example, Canada's Bench to reconsider Koushal. imposition of a 300% tariff on all dairy In the intervening years, two landmark products imported from America. And judgments took forward the law on sexual America tolerated this. In essence, basically, orientation and privacy and formed the America always became the only free market jurisprudential basis for the latest judgment. In in every deal. There was no laterality. National Legal Services Authority (2014), a case Through the kind of trade deals described concerning the rights of transgender people, the above, for the last more than seventy years, court ruled that there could be no America has made the whole world wealthy, discrimination on the basis of sexual whether it had been the countries in Asia, orientation and gender identity. In Justice K.S. Europe, or North America, including Puttaswamy (2017), or the 'privacy case', a nine- Germany,Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, US President Trump (left) and Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau-No headway judge Bench ruled that sexual orientation is a and Mexico, to name just a few. The trade facet of privacy, and constitutionally protected. agreements that they signed legitimized the trading partner (lost that position to China). enough to accept that, in spite of exporting so Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra's opinion unfair trade practices against the USA. The By far, the biggest contributor to its export much to America, mostly America's trading lays emphasis on transformative outcome had been a constant outflow of income has been the USA. Seventy-five partners do not import enough from the US to constitutionalism, that is, treating the wealth from the United States to other percent of its exports are to America. Because help balance the bilateral trade. Each of these Constitution as a dynamic document that countries. Consequently, during the ensuing of this enormity of its exports to America countries uses its export dollars earned from progressively realizes various rights. In decades, America fell from holding the top that bring in many billion dollars into the America to buy more from China, European particular, he invokes the doctrine of non- position in almost every measurable Canadian economy (about $50 billion just for Union and other countries, leaving for retrogression, which means that once a right is economic or social indicator to the bottom of selling cars to the USA), if American exports America an annual trade deficit that was $566 recognized, it cannot be reversed. Taken its heap. And, the previously named are the are interrupted, Canada will face huge billion in 2017. This is the problem that the together, the four opinions have furthered the countries among those that replaced America. economic and social problems. That is why, it Trump Administration is attempting to frontiers of personal freedom and liberated the Since it had been going on for so long, these is understandable that Canada is going to rectify through these, so called, the new idea of individual rights from the pressure of nations had gotten used to exporting to fight tooth and nail to keep its exports to NAFTA negotiations. The situation is exactly public opinion. Constitutional morality trumps America to earn cash to pay for imports for America going unhindered, while not the same when we look at almost all of any imposition of a particular view of social their needs from other countries who sold importing goods to protect its local producers America's major trade deals. The toughest morality, says Justice R.H. Nariman, while them at the lower prices, or they did it to and to preserve its cash. Ironically, American and the largest one of them all is the trade Justice D.Y. Chandrachud underscores the fulfill their obligations of the deals they political and business leaders, because of deals with China. And only Trump has the "unbridgeable divide" between the moral values signed with the other countries who traded Canada's influence on American politics and understanding, desire and the stamina to take on which Section 377 is based and the values of with them. They treated their trade deal with business, want the status-quo to continue. on these trade fights, simultaneously, to halt the Constitution. Justice Indu Malhotra strikes the USA as an entitlement. Because of the Now, let's take the other side of Canadian the outflow of these many, many billion a poignant note when she says history owes an effort needed to conduct these negotiations foreign trade. While America takes in 75% of American dollars every year that we could use apology to the LGBTQ community for the delay afresh, and the low probability of an outcome Canadian exports, America is not Canada's to bring back to the top of the global ranks the in providing the redress. The dilution of Section that would satisfy the populations involved largest trading partner. No surprise, it is standard-of-living and quality-of-life of our 377 marks a welcome departure from centuries had the American presidents maintain their China. And, do not wonder; that is the case in population. of heteronormative thinking. This is a verdict status-quo. almost all America's trading partners. That is (The Author is Business Professor at Seton that will, to borrow a phrase from Justice Let us, again, take the case of Canada. By how, America did not have well-paying jobs Hall University. 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THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 PERSPECTIVE 9 PRIME MINISTER MODI'S PERFORMANCE AND POTENTIAL IN THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION "However, I would give him only B for his government", says the author.

main cause of his failure. FAILURE TO FOLLOW KAUTILYA'S By Ven Parameswaran PRINCIPLE - KING MUST BE FEARED AND LOVED.

Modi is not feared. Modi has been unable to formulate dynamic and meaningful political and foreign policy strategies. He started off well by inviting the heads of all South Asian neighbors including Pakistan. Here again, there was no follow up. During Modi's term, China has encircled India by dominating its power and influence in Nepal, Maldives Islands, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Sikkim and Modi has failed so far. Bangladesh. India should not have allowed China to interfere in the coastal waters of It is possible that India - Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The US, Japan, Australia, S. Korea had offered joint naval exercises, but India has between now and the not taken full advantages. Instead, India has joined naval exercises with China, Pakistan election, Modi will and Russia! INDIA NEEDS ACCESS TO LATEST wake up and execute TECHNOLOGIES. WILL MODI EMBRACE Will Modi use his vision and modernize India? TRUMP'S OFFER? political skills of Photo / Courtesy PTI Technology is the ultimate weapon that Kautilya. I must say it is Will Modi take action to win the corrupt and Bombay, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta. wins modern wars, not large army. India was powerful bureaucracy. I must point out that There is no system in India to remove shut off from the Western technology for over the Indian bureaucracy is very powerful, and garbage. Modi delivered toilets but there is no 30 years till President George W Bush gave too early to make any no Prime Minister can govern and rule India sewerage system. India civil nuclear deal. The US Secretary of without its cooperation. Nehru, Indira There are more vehicles than the roads State and the Secretary of Defense are now in predictions. In six Gandhi and Vajpayee had powerful and most everywhere. As a result, the traffic does not India for 2+2 talks. Trump has offered India competent Principal Secretary to Prime move. This contributes to economic waste of relationship on a par with its closest allies. months, there could be Minister. P.N. Haksar delivered Bangladesh to valuable time. Time is money. The offer was made six months ago and if Indira Gandhi. Brajesh Mishra emboldened The courts have too many backlogs Modi were a master strategist and followed the Office of Prime Minister Vajpayee. He resulting in justice delayed or denied. Kautilya he could have solidified the closest big changes. Will Modi was the architect behind the nuclear test, that Failure to build modern infrastructure has strategic relationship with the superpower, was kept as secret even from the C.I.A. He impacted on manufacturing, shortage of USA. Modi is forgetting that relations with use his vision and also established a direct pipeline with the housing, and loss of export business. India is others such as Russia and Iran should be Bush White House. If Modi selects a topnotch unable to accept orders to deliver 100 million secondary. Hope Modi will not miss the big modernize India?" bureaucrat with reputation and competence, under wears unlike China. picture and conclude the deal with the it will go a long way to streamline Modi's MODI'S RELATIONS WITH THE Americans. Agreeing to close strategic policies. relationship with the USA will prevent China MINORITIES NOT LAUDABLE MODI'S ACHIEVEMENTS from its adventures in South Asia. The US The Sikhs and the Christians may be small also has decided to support and finance It was reported last week that India's GDP is in number. But they are highly educated and several developing countries to prevent growing at 8.2%. This is a great news on the economically well to do. They are also a domination by China. eve of the general election. Indian stock source of foreign exchange. Modi has failed WHAT ARE THE CHANCES FOR MODI TO market has gone up from 25000 to 38000. 390 to develop satisfactory relations with these million have access to internet. India is minorities. The U.A.E. offered $200 million to GET REELECTED? fortunate that 50% of its population is under Kerala victims of floods, but Modi In U.P. Modi's performance was par rime Minister Modi will be facing 25 and 2/3rds under 35. This is a huge asset government rejected it. Why? Is he not spiting excellence grabbing almost 100%. But in his voters in India's General Election six for India. When every major country is Kerala, not governed by BJP? own Gujarat, BJP barely won, and this was Pmonths from now. It is therefore timely getting older and older, India is the only India has the second largest Muslim shocking. Why did this happen? The to evaluate his success and failure and give country getting younger and younger. population in the world. Indian Muslims are Congress Party gave him a shock. Modi is not him a suitable grade. Modi started off with Educated and developed population is an peace loving. The BJP has not treated them in power in many important States - West new energy and enthusiasm. Though BJP asset. Modi must capitalize on this with the respect they command. Beef is Bengal, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, alone received only 31% support, he was able strength.India has invested $15 billion in the banned from the restaurants. Muslims are Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and others. Modi has to convince others to join him. Thus, he was USA and continue to invest. But the US has punished for killing cows. But India is a failed to privatize public sector corporations. able to form the government with a large invested in India only $20 billion during the leading exporter of meat, primarily buffalo He has not sold even the loss-stricken Air mandate from the people.The expectations same period. India must deregulate and meat, deriving $5 billion in foreign exchange. India. Skilled politician should be able to were high, and the results speak for encourage foreign private investment. Modi If it is o.k. to slaughter cows for export why it negotiate with the opposition be it Rajya themselves. However, I would give him only B has enabled issuance of visas online helping does not apply for domestic consumption. Sabha or important States where his party is for his government. the tourists and businessmen. These days we MODI MAKES GOOD IMPRESSION ON not in power. The fact remains that has failed MODI'S POLITICAL SKILLS ARE A+ IN do not hear of complaints from visa/passport in 4-1/2 years to consolidate and influence. applicants in the USA - Modi changed it for FOREIGN LEADERS BUT FAILS TO Who influences whom, when, where and how CAMPAIGNING AND GETTING ELECTED better. TRANSFORM THE RELATIONSHIP is the essence of politics. Modi has failed so Modi has charisma. His political skills have FAILURE TO MODERNIZE INDIA far. It is possible that between now and the delivered him huge success in the elections Modi visited the USA, UK, Canada, election, Modi will wake up and execute and delivered mandate. Unfortunately, he India has been unable to deliver water and Australia and others and created most political skills of Kautilya. I must say it is has not been able to transform his success to electricity for 24/7 to all its people. It has favorable relationships. He addressed huge too early to make any predictions. In six governing. One gets the impression that he is failed to build mass transportation in rallies of Non-Resident Indians. On his months, there could be big changes. Will Modi operating in a vacuum. We also get the , Hyderabad, Chennai. New Delhi return to India, he has been unable to use his vision and modernize India? impression that the all powerful Indian metro system seems to be working efficiently. transform the goodwill and solid relationship (The author is Diplomat-in-Residence and bureaucracy retains control and fails to It is taking too long to build mass into meaningful policies. Because he has no Senior Adviser to Imagindia Institute, New implement his policies. Modi has failed to transportation in Bangalore. The subway link with the mighty Indian bureaucracy, Delhi; Chairman, Asian American Republican beef up the Office of the Prime Minister, system in Calcutta is inadequate. India has nothing gets implemented. Lack of strong Committee, Scarsdale, N.Y. He can be reached equivalent to the White House in the USA. built most modern airports in New Delhi, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister is the at [email protected]) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 12 Thais arrested for sharing Facebook post China’s foreign minister to visit on rape Pakistan tomorrow to hold talks with BANGKOK (TIP): Police in Thailand have arrested 12 people who shared a Facebook post about a rape allegation by a new government British tourist who claims that the police refused to accept her complaint when she reported the crime. The visit by Wang, who is also designated as the State Councillor which makes Winyat Chatmontree, a lawyer for the 12 Thai men said Thursday they were arrested him the top diplomat of China, comes two days after that of US Secretary of in several different provinces this week for violating the Computer Crime Act. They State Mike Pompeo. could face up to five years in prison and fines for spreading false information and BEIJING / LAHORE (TIP): China’s damaging national security. Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Pakistan Police deny turning away the British Friday to hold talks with the country’s new woman and say their investigation leadership to consolidate cooperation and determined her claim of being raped on the elevate the all-weather bilateral strategic island of Koh Tao in June was untrue. partnership. This is the first high-level visit The 19-year-old woman, who has since by a Chinese official to Islamabad since the returned to England, has told journalists she new government of Prime Minister Imran believes she was drugged by someone who Khan assumed office after the July 25 spiked her drink, and woke up on a beach to elections. find that she had been raped and robbed. The visit by Wang, who is also designated as “From our initial investigation, we the State Councillor which makes him the top concluded and reported to our police diplomat of China, comes two days after that commissioner that at the moment there is no of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. evidence or witnesses to prove that the Pompeo met new Prime Minister Khan and incident has happened, not on a drug claim pressed him to take “sustained and decisive or a rape claim,” Deputy Tourist Police chief measures” against terrorists threatening the Maj. Gen. Surachet Hakpan, head of the regional peace and stability. investigation, said at a news conference Announcing Wang’s visit, Chinese Foreign Thursday. Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told Koh Tao, though popular with foreign the media that besides holding talks with are all-weather strategic and cooperative the new PTI government would approach over backpackers, has gained an unsavory Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, he partners. We are good neighbours, good USD 50 billion Chinese investments in various reputation since the murders of British would also meet top leaders of the new friends and good brothers. Our bilateral ties projects under the CPEC connecting China’s nationals Hannah Witheridge and David Pakistan government and exchange views on have been developing with sound momentum. Muslim-majority Xinjiang province with Miller, who were beaten to death on a beach bilateral ties, regional and international We have frequent high-level exchanges, Gwadar port in Pakistan. there in 2014. issues of mutual interest. practical cooperation moving forward and Khan in the past criticised former prime That case has been plagued with “This is the first high-level visit between rich outcomes from the China-Pakistan minister Nawaz Sharif for the lack of speculation that the two migrant workers the two sides after the establishment of the Economic Corridor (CPEC),” she said. transparency and corruption in the CPEC from Myanmar convicted and sentenced to new government in Pakistan. We hope that Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday projects. death for the crime were only scapegoats. through the visit the two sides could congratulated Pakistan’s newly-elected Newly-appointed Finance Minister Asad Skeptics point to several other unexplained consolidate our traditional friendship, all- President Arif Alvi, saying the strategic Umar has promised to bring about tourist deaths on the island, suggesting that round cooperation and elevate China- significance of the bilateral ties is “more transparency to the CPEC projects whose well-connected local residents have covered Pakistan all-weather strategic and prominent under the current circumstances” details remained closely guarded secrets. up deadly attacks. (AP) cooperative partnership,” she said when and both sides should support each other India has protested to China over the CPEC, asked about China’s expectations from the “more staunchly”. Wang’s visit also comes which is being built through Pakistan- World criticism doesn’t visit from September 7-9 “China and Pakistan amidst reports of unease in Beijing over how occupied Kashmir (PoK). (PTI) have Aung San Suu Kyi or Myanmar on the ropes A bomber targeted a wrestling match in Kabul,

BANGKOK (TIP): Myanmar’s government looks as if it’s under siege from followed by a bigger blast as rescuers rushed there an international community concerned about the condition of its nascent democracy, KABUL (TIP): A suicide bomber with widespread calls for a genocide tribunal detonated his explosives during a wrestling to hold its military to account for the brutal match in the Afghan capital Wednesday, and treatment of its Muslim Rohingya minority. as emergency medical workers and But experts say not to expect any change of journalists rushed to the scene, a second, course from the country’s leader, State much larger explosion went off, killing at Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, even after a least 20 people in total, officials said. fresh round of withering criticism from Two journalists were among those killed abroad following Monday’s show-trial and four others were among the scores conviction of two Reuters reporters who wounded in the second blast, Afghan news helped expose extrajudicial killings of 10 organizations said. Rohingya men and boys. Suu Kyi’s ToloNews, the country’s most prominent motivations are opaque. Even as a revered pro- news channel, identified the dead as members democracy activist, the Nobel Peace laureate of its staff — a correspondent and a had a reputation for being autocratic, but now cameraman who were reporting live on her core ideology has come into question. national television when the second blast There is at least a loose consensus that she went off. faces real restrictions on her actions due to The two bombings injured at least 70, said the power retained by the military that is Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Afghan enshrined in the constitution it imposed in Interior Ministry. 2007. “Aung San Suu Kyi has tried to balance Rahimi said the second blast had been Amaq news agency, continuing a pattern of Amir Yagana, a witness to the bombing her delicate and antagonistic relationship caused by explosives packed into a vehicle, attacking soft targets in the western part of Wednesday, said that after the blast, young with the military and her conception of and he added that the toll might change. the capital, Kabul, where Afghans from the athletes still in their wrestling clothes had society’s needs, perhaps fearing too strident a A similar double bombing April 30, in Shiite minority live. carried the bodies of wounded friends out of stance could prompt an overt return to which a second explosion went off among The group has attacked schools, mosques the gym and into any vehicle they could find. military rule, which is possible under the journalists covering the carnage of the first and training centers in the area. In the last Mohammed Dawood Azimi, a resident of constitution in certain circumstances,” blast, killed nine reporters and such attack, at least 48 people were killed the area, said: “After the first explosion,I went David Steinberg, professor emeritus at photographers. when a suicide bomber detonated his to the roof to see what happened. I feared that Georgetown University, wrote in July in the The Islamic State claimed responsibility for explosives in a packed university preparatory there could be a second explosion, so I didn’t online magazine The Diplomat. (AP) the explosions Wednesday, according to its course. go to the scene. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 High-end defense tech pact with US: Delhi firm on military ties with Russia NEW DELHI (TIP): India and the US on defense partner. The sanctions aren't Thursday, September 6, inked a vital intended to adversely impact countries like agreement on seamless exchange of military India. They are intended to have an impact information - Communications, on the sanctioned country, which is Russia. Compatibility and Security Agreement And so, we'll work our way through the (COMCASA) - even as New Delhi is clear that waiver decision as the days and weeks it will "stay the course" in its military proceed, and we'll do that alongside our relations with Moscow. partner, India, as well." The purchase of state-of-the-art S-400 In another important development the two Russian air-defense missile system is at the countries committed to start exchanges heart of the threat of US sanctions against between the US Naval Forces Central countries dealing with Moscow. Command (NAVCENT) and the Indian Navy. Russia was literally the "elephant in the India will post an attaché at Bahrain to room" when Indian and US delegations sat coordinate with US forces. India and the US down for their first-ever 2+2 dialogue, sources will begin negotiations on an Industrial confirmed, as External Affairs Minister Security Annex (ISA) that would support Sushma Swaraj and Defense Minister closer defense industry cooperation and Nirmala Sitharaman met their US collaboration. counterparts Mike Pompeo and Jim Mattis. About COMCASA Sources said the US told India that it understood the need for New Delhi to Communications, Compatibility and maintain its Russian-origin military Security Agreement will allow Indian defense equipment, but in case big-ticket items (like forces to receive military-grade the S-400) are purchased, cooperation with communications equipment from the US and the US could be "affected". India is buying the ensure access to real-time encrypted system for Rs 39,000 crore to have a protective PM Narendra Modi with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) and Secretary of Defense James information air-defense umbrella. Mattis on Thursday, September 6 Photo/ Courtesy PTI It will help India gain access to critical India, in turn, has assured the US that its communication network of the US armed purchases from Russia do not harm the US' Though Sanctions Act (CAATSA) remarks released to the press say, "Our forces. The pact, valid for 10 years, will ensure interests in any manner. A US legislation provides for a waiver against sanctions to effort here, too, is not to penalize great interoperability among the US and the Indian Countering America's Adversaries India, it's not a blanket waiver. 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Media USA US has seen ‘evidence’ World Hindu Congress set to welcome more of Syria preparing than 2,500 delegates for 2018 conference chemical weapons in Idlib: Jim Jeffrey Vice President of the Republic of India to Commemorate 125th Anniversary of WASHINGTON (TIP): There is “lots of evidence” that chemical weapons are being the Landmark Parliamentof Religions Speech in Special Ceremony prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib in northwest Syria, the new US adviser Manu Shah for Syria said on Thursday, as he warned of CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The World Hindu the risks of an offensive on the country’s last Congress (WHC) announced, September 5, big rebel enclave. that attendance goals for the 2018 “I am very sure that we have very, very conference have been smashed, with more good grounds to be making these warnings,” than 2,500 delegates and 220 eminent said Jim Jeffrey, who was named on August speakers confirmed for this year's iteration. 17 as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Convening September 7-9 at The Westin special adviser on Syria overseeing talks on a Hotel in the Yorktown Shopping Center, political transition in that country. Lombard, IL, the 2018 WHC is celebrating “Any offensive is to us objectionable as a the 125th anniversary of Swami reckless escalation,” Jeffrey told a few Vivekananda's Parliament of Religions reporters in his first interview on the speech in Chicago in 1893. Upon completion situation in Syria since his appointment. of WHC deliberations, the Honorable Mr.M. “There is lots of evidence that chemical Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of the weapons are being prepared.” Republic of India, will participate in a The White House has warned that the special ceremony to commemorate the 125th United States and its allies would respond anniversary of Swamiji's Chicago speech. “swiftly and vigorously” if government "The 2018 World Hindu Congress will be a forces used chemical weapons in the widely landmark event," said WHC Coordinator Dr. expected offensive. AbhayaAsthana. "We are primed and eager Jeffrey said an attack by Russian and to host an unprecedented convergence of Syrian forces, and the use of chemical Hindu leadershipunified in purpose: To weapons, would force huge refugee flows into connect, share ideas, inspire one another, southeastern Turkey or areas in Syria under and impact the common good. Turkish control. The WHC provides a unique opportunity Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has for participants to exchange ideas on a and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon. for Hindus to connect, share ideas, inspire massed his army and allied forces on the global stage and draws upon expertise of Additionally, there will be poster one another, and impact the common good. frontlines in the northwest, and Russian speakers from a wide range of fields and presentations at the event that includes 55 Founded in 2014, the first World Hindu planes have joined his bombardment of backgrounds." Featuring seven parallel posters from various Hindu Leaders and Congress in Delhi birthed the seven parallel rebels there, in a prelude to a possible conferences that will explore economics, Researchers on topics such as Non- conference platform to showcase the values, assault. education, media, politics, women, youth Violence: Our Greatest Gift to the World and creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of the The fate of the insurgent stronghold in and organization, the 2018 WHC will feature Hindu Culture and Life-style studies. global Hindu community. and around Idlib province rests on a prominent speakers such as economist Dr. About World Hindu Congress For more information, visit meeting to be held in Tehran on September Arvind Panagariya, academic Dr. 7 between the leaders of Assad’s supporters Makarand Paranjape, author Amish Held once every four years, the World www.worldhinducongress.org Russia and Iran, and the rebels’ ally,Turkey. Tripathi, and Grammy-nominated artist Hindu Congress (WHC) is a global platform (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

SP VAID REMOVED AS JAMMU AND KASHMIR POLICE CHIEF SC/ST Act: Lok Sabha speaker says

SRINAGAR (TIP): Jammu and Kashmir director general of police (DGP) SP Vaid was ‘can’t take back chocolate from kid’ removed from his post and INDORE (TIP): Amid widespread people in society to create a proper appointed transport anger, including calls of 'Bharat bandh', environment for this discussion," she commissioner, a state against the amendment to the SC/ST said. government order issued late (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Lok Explaining her point, the Lok Sabha on September 6 said. Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Speaker said, "Suppose if I give a big Dilbag Singh, currently Thursday said all political parties chocolate to my son and I later realise director general, prisons, will should get together to discuss the issue. that it is not good for him to have so be acting DGP, the order said. A Bharat bandh was called Thursday much of it at one go, one will try to take The removal of Vaid came by some anti-reservation bodies against back the chocolate from the child. But two days after additional director general, CID, Abdul Gani the amendment to the act last month. you cannot take it as he will get angry Mir was replaced by B Srinivas, who had returned from The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and start crying". central deputation. had, on August 6 and August 9 "But some sensible person can make The reshuffle came as Centre and the new governor Satya respectively, passed the Scheduled Mahajan said the issue must not be the child understand and take back the Pal Malik were not happy over the spike in the incidents of Castes and the Scheduled Tribes politicised because all parties had voted chocolate from him," she said. militancy in the Valley, especially the abduction of 12 (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment in favour of maintaining the basic "If anybody immediately tries to relatives of policemen by the militants in south Kashmir Bill to overturn a Supreme Court order structure of the act. snatch anything given to a person, there last week. All 12 were freed unharmed after the father of a concerning certain safeguards against "The Parliament's work is to enact may be an explosion," Mahajan claimed. top Hizbul Mujahideen fighter was released. arrest under this act. laws but all MPs should think on this She stressed on the need for However, a few days ago, Vaid has termed talk of his Speaking at a programme of Bhartiya subject (amendments made in the SC/ST discussions regarding relevant legal removal as media speculation. Source: HT Janata Party's (BJP) traders cell meet, Act). It is the responsibility of all the changes. Lankesh murder accused ‘key conspirator’ in Dabholkar case Interpol Issues If Pak stops terrorism, we will also Red Corner MUMBAI (TIP): Amol Kale, be ‘like Neeraj Chopra’: Rawat the prime accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, is Notice Against NEW DELHI (TIP): If Pakistan stops now in the custody of the terrorism, the Army would also be “like Central Bureau of Investigation Nirav Modi's Neeraj Chopra”, Army Chief General Bipin in connection with the murder Rawat has said, referring to the Asian Games of rationalist Narendra Close Executive javelin gold medallist’s gesture of reaching Dabholkar. NEW DELHI (TIP): out to his Pakistani competitor. The CBI took Kale into the Interpol has issued a Red Rawat, while speaking at an event on custody on Wednesday evening Corner Notice (RCN) against Wednesday to felicitate Asian Games from the Special Investigation Mihir R Bhansali, an medallists from the Army, said the situation Team (SIT) of the Karnataka Police. He was produced before executive of absconding in Kashmir improved in 2017 as compared to the Sessions Court in Pune which remanded him to custody billionaire jeweller Nirav the year before and it was improving further till September 14. Modi, in connection with the in 2018. Sources said Kale might have masterminded the murder alleged USD 2 billion PNB Asked if there was any “sportsmanship” on of Dabholkar. He is said to have met Sachin Andure, the money-laundering case, display at the Indo-Pak border, Rawat said, main shooter involved in Dabholkar’s killing, in officials said Thursday. The “They should make the first move; they Aurangabad some weeks before the murder. The two stayed notice, which acts as an should stop terrorism. If they stop terrorism, in a local guest house where Kale is said to have provided international arrest warrant, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra.” one to two months. Andure with the murder weapon. mentions that Mihir R It was quite a moment at the Asian Games “This action (by the security forces) will Andure is said to have passed on the pistol allegedly used Bhansali, 40, is required on when Chopra stood flanked by a Chinese and continue, but I can say with confidence that in the shooting to his brother-in-law Shubham Surale when charges of "money a Pakistani on the podium. The picture of among the youth and their families there is a he realized that the CBI’s dragnet was closing around him, laundering". Chopra shaking hands with Pakistan’s belief that this is not the right path. according to officials here. The Red Corner Notice Arshad Nadeem, who won bronze, on the “I see in many places that the mothers have Surale, however, passed on the weapon to his friend Rohit against Mihir Rashmi podium went viral on social media. urged their sons to come back and if this Rege from whom it was recovered and sent for forensic Bhansali, CEO of Nirav Rawat said that contrary to the figures that action continues, I am confident that we will analysis, sources said. Modi's jewellery firm Firestar kept coming up in the media that terrorism be able to address the problem of terrorism. The rationalist was killed in Pune on August 20, 2013. International, was requested was rising, local youths getting radicalised And slowly the youths who have become Lankesh was shot dead on September 5 last year in by the Enforcement and taking up arms were getting killed by the radicalised will come home,” he said. Bengaluru. As part of the investigation, the CBI will Directorate (ED), they said. security forces or arrested or surrendering in Source: PTI confront Kale with Sharad Kalaskar, Amit Digvekar and Rajesh Bangera who are all accused in the Dabholkar murder case. Source: Congress calls for Bharat Bandh Rahul Gandhi ‘biggest buffoon’ on Monday over fuel prices in the country, says KCR New Delhi (TIP): The Congress party on Thursday announced a nationwide protest, Bharat Bandh, on Monday, HYDERABAD (TIP): Describing legacy of the Congress Delhi Sultanate. over rising fuel prices. The party has also reached out to key AICC president Rahul Gandhi as the He is the legal heir of the Congress Opposition parties to lend support to the programme. country’s “buffoon,” Telangana empire of Delhi. That is the reason I “Everyone in the party has decided. Simultaneously we caretaker chief minister K appeal to the people, let’s not become spoke to Opposition parties and a decision was taken to Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said slaves to Congress, slaves to Delhi.” He organise a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Monday. We will the Congress party was the “biggest described the Congress as the “biggest appeal to the common man to join us,” said Ashok Gehlot, enemy and villain number one” of the enemy” of Telangana, flaying it for Congress’ general secretary in charge of the organisation. state. “baseless, mindless and meaningless” The bandh, slated between 9AM and 3PM, will include Soon after recommending the allegations against the TRS government. symbolic dharnas (sit in) at petrol pumps. “This is the dissolution of the Telangana Assembly, “The number one villain and biggest carelessness of the government that prices are increasing Rao announced candidates for 105 seats enemy to Telangana is Congress. despite international prices going down…prices increased and launched a blistering attack on the “Jawaharlal Nehru defeated during UPA’s time also, but we took measures to contain it Congress. Telangana...November 1, 1956 (states’ and give relief to people,” according to Gehlot. Recalling how the Congress president in the country. reorganisation, formation of unified This is the first big pan-India ground campaign which the had hugged Prime Minister Narendra Whole country has seen in the open AP) is Telanganas black day. After that Congress party will run to take on the BJP government on Modi during the debate on the no- assembly (Lok Sabha) how he went to Mr late Indira Gandhi acted as a dictator,” the issue of fuel prices. The decision was taken after a confidence motion and his subsequent Narendra Modi and hugged him, the he said when asked about the Congress’ meeting of top party leaders, including general secretaries, wink, Rao said, “Everybody knows way he was winking,” the TRS president claim that it created Telangana as chiefs of state units and other senior functionaries. Rahul Gandhi. He is the biggest buffoon said.“Rahul Gandhi has inherited the separate state. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ART 15 Impressionism and the use of vivid, bright colors bring me both energy and inspiration- Poonam Gogia “With my collection, I'm hoping to raise money for breast cancer research in memory of my late sister”

Delhi, India. Asked to describe how she took to painting, she said: Poonam Gogia "Throughout my life, I've always had a natural talent and passion is a versatile painter, having for creating art. However, growing up in a middle class family in painted in oil India, I didn't have the luxury to pursue this interest. My passion landscapes and for art was ultimately dismissed and discouraged by my family portraits but still, it remained a hobby of mine throughout the years. I still remember I would save up money all winter to buy myself some brushes and colors, so I could paint during my summer vacations. I have some of those paintings till this day. One time, my next door neighbor saw one of my paintings and loved it so much that he paid me to make him one just like it! That moment changed my life. I knew I didn't have the luxury to pursue art full time then, but I thought back to that moment many times throughout my life, knowing that one day I would share my art with the world. "After graduating from Miranda House Delhi University, I got married and moved to New York. We raised two beautiful children, and my family kept me busy and occupied most of my days. Around 2010, my youngest sister, Guddu, was diagnosed Pathway to a beach in Virginia (2014) with breast cancer. We battled it together, as taking care of her became a full time responsibility for me. Through this experience, I felt inspired to rediscover my passion for art. Since then, painting has turned into a self-taught meditation that disconnects me from the trials and tribulations of my everyday life". I asked her what has been the role of her husband in encouraging her to paint. She at her husband, Rakesh, a very amiable and gentle person, and said," My husband not only encouraged me to paint,but also supported me financially in my pursuit". Poonam was very appreciative of her children, son, Vijay Gogia, and daughter, Mansi Gogia who always appreciated her work and encouraged her. Asked about influences of painters on her, she said, "I draw inspiration from both classical Indian and French painters. Raja Verma, B.G. Sharma, Claude Monet, and Édouard Manet to name a few. Impressionism and the use of vivid, bright colors oonam Gogia has a passion for painting. With about 70 bring me both energy and inspiration". paintings in her collection, she is looking forward to Speaking about what she likes to paint, she said," My collection Phelping out community. In her conversation with The today largely depicts stories of Indian mythology and scenes Indian Panorama, she said:" With my collection, I'm hoping to from nature that I've photographed over the years, in oil. I've got raise money for breast cancer research in memory of my late a soft spot for painting flowers, as they are my favorite subject to sister. Raising awareness for early detection of breast cancer is paint". I suggested to Poonam to hold an exhibition of her such an important and integral part of the solution, and paintings and make a good bit of money.But she had other ideas. something I'm extremely passionate about doing for the She said, "with my collection, I'm hoping to raise money for community as an artist". breast cancer research in memory of my late sister. Raising Poonam Gogiawas born and raised in a middle class family in awareness for early detection of breast cancer is such an important and integral part of the solution, and something I'm extremely passionate about doing for the community as an artist". A noble thought, in deed. Poonam has organized her debut art exhibition on Sunday, September 16, from 4 to 8 P.M.at Hilton Long Island/ Huntington, Sunflower Sunday (Sept. 2017) 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville, NY 11747. She will be happy to welcome you there.

Poonam's first painting in 1982: Rajasthani warrior. She says she loves and its culture, as also the bright colors Rajasthanis are so fond of (1982) A Banjaran in traditional Rajasthani dress (May 2012) Energy (2018) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 THEATER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Broadway’s Musicals HEAD OVER HEELS GETTIN’ THE BAND By Mabel Pais BACK TOGETHER “A Surging Pulse, Raw Edge & Rebel Vibe" - San Francisco Chronicle “A Marriage of Power Pop and Pure Farce!" - Variety “Head Over Heels is a celebration of love in all its forms, joyful, fun and full of heart"…."making people jump from their seats and dance" - The Go-Go's

Manu Narayan, Jay Klaitz, Mitchell Jarvis, Tad Wilson, Paul Whitty, and Sawyer Nunes Photo / Joan Marcus, 2018

ettin' The Band Back Together is Broadway's new musical comedy. The Rachel York as Queen Gynecia and Jeremy Kushnier as King Basilius (center) and the company production is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and Photo / Joan Marcus, 2018 Gchoreographed by Chris Bailey. ead Over Heels is the new musical iconic hit songs including "We Got the Beat," "Get Mitch Papadopoulos always wanted to be the next Bruce Springsteen, but he left comedy, on Broadway's theater district, Up and Go," "Cool Jerk," "Vacation," "Our Lips those daydreams behind for a day job. Mitch was the lead singer of his high school Hfeaturing the iconic songs of The Go-Go's Are Sealed," "Lust to Love," "Head Over Heels" garage band called Juggernaut. He, along with the members of Juggernaut, had high - Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, and Belinda Carlisle's solo hits "Mad About You" school dreams of rock superstardom that eventually dissolved into day jobs and Kathy Valentine, Jane Wiedlin - the most and "Heaven is a Place on Earth." careers. successful female rock band of all time. CREATIVE TEAM: From the visionaries that When Mitch (Mitchell Jarvis), the big-shot banker is handed a pink slip on his 40th In the kingdom of Arcadia, the "beat" is divine. rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry birthday,he's forced to move back in with his mom in Sayreville, New Jersey.He then But when an oracle's prophecy of doom Inch, Next To Normal, American Idiot, Spring discovers that her home has been threatened with foreclosure by Tygen Billows threatens its beloved beat, it propels the king and Awakening and Avenue Q, the Head Over Heels (Brandon Williams), the frontman of Juggernaut's old nemesis, Mouthfeel. To rescue his royal family through a journey of mistaken creative team is led by Tony Award-winning the house and his self-esteem, Mitch agrees to a rematch of the battle of the bands identities, jealous lovers, secret rendezvouses director Michael Mayer with musical that Mouthfeel lost 25 years earlier. and sexual awakening - where everything (and supervision, orchestrations and arrangements So Mitch dusts off his guitar, reassembles his players, and sets out to win back his everyone) is not what it seems. by Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner Tom Kitt and house, his pride-and maybe even the high school sweetheart he left behind-proving Making their Broadway debut as songwriters, choreography by Emmy and Drama Desk it's never too late to give your dreams one last shot. The Go-Go's said, "Head Over Heels is a nominee Spencer Liff. The players include Bart Vickers (Jay Klaitz), a shlubby math teacher with a celebration of love in all its forms, joyful, fun and Head Over Heels was conceived and has an secret crush; Sully Sullivan (Paul Whitty), a police officer with Broadway dreams; full of heart, driven by the songs that for decades original book by Tony winner Jeff Whitty and is and Rummesh Patel (Manu Narayan), a nerd who wanted to be a pediatrician but have been making people jump from their seats adapted by James Magruder. Head Over Heels is was instead pressured into entering his father's dermatology practice - and, and dance." based on the bookThe Arcadia by Sir Philip imminently,an arranged marriage. A fifth member of Juggernaut must be recruited THE COMPANY: The principal cast of Head Sidney. to replace one who has conveniently died in the interim. The new kid, Ricky Bling Over Heels features Andrew Durand (Spring The creative team also includes scenic design (Sawyer Nunes), saves the day at the reconstituted band's first gig. At an Orthodox Awakening), Taylor Iman Jones (Groundhog by Tony Award nominee Julian Crouch, costume Jewish wedding he delivers a "comical" rap (including the immortal line "make a Day), Jeremy Kushnier (Cirque du Soleil design by Academy Award and Tony Award ruckus with your tuchis"). Mitch's mother Sharon Papadopoulos, a piano teacher in Paramour), Bonnie Milligan (Kinky Boots tour; nominee Arianne Phillips, lighting design by yoga pants, is played winningly by Marilu Henner, who calls a "hedge fund" a "shrub Broadway debut), Peppermint ("RuPaul's Drag four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams, fund." Race"; Broadway debut; the first trans-woman sound design by Tony Award winner Kai Harada The cast of Gettin' The Band Back Together also includes Dani (Kelli Barrett), actress to create a principal role on Broadway), and projection design by Andrew Lazarow. Tawny (Becca Kötte), Ritchie (Garth Kravits), Roxanne Velasco (Tamika Lawrence), Tom Alan Robbins (The Lion King, original cast), Casting by Jim Carnahan Casting. Kimberly Billie (Noa Solorio), and Tygen Billows (Brandon Williams); Lindsey Brett Alexandra Socha (Spring Awakening) and Grigsby serves as Musical Director. Lisa Iacucci Carothers, Ryan Duncan, Scott Richard Foster, Jenny Hill, Nehal Joshi, J. Elaine Rachel York (Disaster!). is Production Stage Manager. Marcos, Rob Marnell, Jasmin Richardson, Ian Ward, and Tad Wilson. The Head Over Heels ensemble is Amber Ticket Information: For full performance Gettin' The Band Back Together has original music and lyrics by Mark Allen and Ardolino (Hamilton), Sharon Catherine Brown schedule and ticket information, visit a book by Ken Davenport and The Grundleshotz with additional material by Sarah (Dreamgirls), Yurel Echezarreta (Aladdin), Lisa www.hudsonbroadway.com, or by calling (855) Saltzberg. Finegold (Rock of Ages), Brian Flores (Pippin 801-5876, or in-person at Broadway's Hudson Gettin' The Band Back Together is produced by Ken Davenport, several individual tour; Broadway debut), Ari Groover (Holler If Ya Theatre (141 West 44th Street). and corporate producers, and two associate producers. Hear Me), Tanya Haglund (Chicago tour; The performance is currently running with no BELASCO THEATER: Broadway debut), Arica Jackson (Waitress tour; scheduled closing date. 111 W. 44th St., Midtown West, 212-239-6200 Broadway debut), Gregory Liles (Broadway TodayTix Mobile Rush Program: Each day Category: Broadway, Musical debut), Gavin Lodge (Annie), Samantha Pollino beginning at 10:00am, a limited amount of Runtime: 2 hrs. and 25 min. (Hot Feet), Justin Prescott (Cirque Du Soleil mobile Rush tickets for Head Over Heels will be Scheduled Closing: September 16 Paramour), Christine Shepard (Broadway available on a first-come, first-served basis. For For more information on the musical or for Free original cast recording, visit debut), Tanner Ray Wilson (Cats, 2017 revival) access and more information, download the www.GettinTheBandBackTogether.com and Ricardo A. Zayas (Hamilton). TodayTix app. Tickets for Gettin' The Band Back Together are on sale through THE GO-GO'S: The Go-Go's have presided Online & Social Handles: Online: www.Telecharge.com / (212) 239-6200. Group tickets are available at over an amazing three-decade reign as high pop www.HeadOverHeelsTheMusical.com www.YourBroadwayGenius.com or by calling 855-329-2932. priestesses. From their very first show, The Go- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Gettin' The Band Back Together on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: Go's wrote and played their own songs, offering HOHmusical @GettinTheBand five feisty role models for a generation of ready- YouTube: Head Over Heels channel (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Health and to-rock girls and guys. The internationally-loved Twitter: @HOHMusical | Instagram: Wellness, and Spirituality) pop hit makers helped cement the foundation of @HOHMusical | HeadOverHeels the early '80s pop-rock sound. Head Over Heels features 18 of The Go-Go's PERSONALITY 17 Beautiful, fearless, confident, graceful Prachi Tehlan: Super Sportsperson, TV/ Cine Star

By I.S. Saluja and 1800Sports.in as a consultant. magazines and internet- shining name in sports and a rising Worked with Accenture on a major skill ● NDTV (2011) featured her as one of the TV and Cinema star, Prachi is a rare development project named UDAAN - Skills to Top 10 Hottest Sports Women In India Acombination of many conflicting Succeed for Mobilization, Training and ● India Today (2010) featured her as one of endowments. As a sportsperson, she Employment of youths from Jammu and the Top 10 Glamorous Faces Of developed physical strength, stamina and Kashmir under National Skill Development Commonwealth Games-2010 energy; and as a TV and film star she imbibed Council, Delhi ● Sports Keeda (2010) the soft aspects of physical beauty and grace. Currently working as an Actress and has ● Cupid Speaks (2010) Prachi was in New York recently.One of her won many accolades for her stellar ● (2010) family friends, Mr. Rajeev Bhambri of India performances in Star Plus TV Series Diya Aur ● Times Of India (2010), article "Queen Of Abroad introduced her Baati Hum as 'Aarzoo? in a short span of time. The Courts" to me and Mr. Baldev Started her sports career with Basketball ● Indian Express (2005), article "Lass Of Singh Grewal, and played at National Level representing The Rings" publisher/editor of Delhi. Attended the Indian Camp thrice in ● Chief Guest for various sports meets Sher-e-Panjab, the 2004, in Cuttack, Orissa 2002-2007 and social events (2010- present) leading Punjabi ● Played Indo-Singapore Series, 2010 held ● Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha weekly published in Delhi& Noida, Won it by 5-0 University Sports Meet (2010) with from New York. We ● Captain of the team in 7th YouthAsia Sushil Kumar and Dhanraj Pillay got together in a Championship, 2010 held in Delhi. ● Terry For Marathon with Satpal Singh family setting at Mr. ● Holds the distinction of being the and Mohammad Azaharuddin (2010) Grewal's residence in East Youngest Captainof the Indian Netball ● Guest at Limca Book of Records with Meadow. It was a huge Team in Commonwealth Games 2010, Vijender Singh, Jwala Gutta, Gagan pleasure to find this eminent held in Delhi Narang, Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, etc. personality so affectionate and ● Captain of the senior team to represent (2011) simple, with no attitude, characteristic India in 6th Nation Cup, Singapore, 2010 ● Chal Leh Bhag Leh Sports Event, of successful TV and film artists. She ● Captain of the senior team to represent Deepalaya School Sports Meet (2011), made herself comfortable on a sofa India in South Asian Beach Games, 2011 Dev Samaj School Sports Meet (2012) and was a delight to talk to. In her in which the team got silver medal for ● KAPSONS for its Brand Promotion, conversation, she was gracefully the first time under her captaincy. Kirti Nagar, 2012 communicative. It was a pleasure to ● Gold Medal in 54th National Games ● Awarded the AAS and Aadhi Aabadi have her to speak to The Indian After having made her mark in sports, Women Achiever Award for excellence Panorama and Sher-e-Panjab. After Prachi decided to go in for acting in TV serials in the field of sports she had left, Mr. Grewal's wife and and movies. She made her acting debut as an Just a few. There are many more. And many daughter in law commented that actor in the famous TV series Diya Aur Baati more are yet to come. The Indian Panorama they had seen her on TV and were Hum on Star Plus. She played in it the role of wishes Prachi all success in whatever she full of admiration for her acting "Arzoo", famously known as "Mushtandi". The undertakes to do, because she has the prowess, and now that they had serial became an instant hit and Prachi qualities, faculties and character to achieve spent some time with her they became with it a star. even the seemingly unachievable. will remember her as a fine Prachi had a lead role as "Nimmy" in the person. Punjabi Film "Arjan" directed by Manduip Born in Delhi, Prachi shares Singh. Next came "Bailaras" in October 2017. her birthday with Father of It was directed by Kshitij Chaudhary. Indian Nation, Mahatma She will be seen in the lead role in a Gandhi. Sorry, we don't Malayalam film, due to be released in April divulge the age of a lady, 2019 with the megastar Mamoothy. She particularly when she is in considers working with Mamoothy a golden to entertainment industry. opportunity and a challenging task. An imposing Prachi is in a lead role in "Ikyawann", a Star personality with a height Plus TV which has been on air since of 5?11 (a Charlie Chaplin November 13, 2017. She stars with Namish will need a few raised Taneja. Written by Manasvi Arya, the show is steps to reach her face), directed by Ismail Khan/Arshad Khan. Prachi is the former Asked about her future plans, she said she Captain of the Indian had a long way to go. Asked about what films Netball Team which she enjoyed working in, she jumped to say it she led in was the Punjabi films she enjoyed working in Commonwealth because Punjabis are so fun loving and Games 2010 held in straightforward. Asked about her favorite Delhi and in other Bollywood actor, she said she was a fan of major Asian Salman Khan. She added that Salman has a Championships in charisma and he can pull crowds which makes 2010-11. Indian team won him a superstar. Asked if she would like to its First Silver Medal in South work with him, Prachi sighed and said, "wish Asian Beach Games under her I could". Captaincy in 2011. For her feats, she With such luminous record in sports and a is fondly known as "Queen of The successful career in TV and films, it should Court" and "Lass of The Rings". not be a surprise that Prachi came to be These are the titles given her by profusely recognized and honored. She has renowned publishing houses TOI and many distinctions to be proud of. Indian Express. ● India won its First International Medal Prachi is Brand ambassador and under her captaincy in South Asian mentor of Netball Development Trust- Beach Games, 2011, Sri Lanka India. ● Youngest Captain to represent India in Here is a brief biography of the rising Netball in the Commonwealth Games 2010 star in TV and cinema world. ● Awarded the Sports Women of the Year Graduated in B.com Hons from Delhi 2010 by Jesus and Mary College and University- Jesus and Mary College and recognized as a Sports Achiever in Delhi completed her MBA degree in Human University Achievers List Relations and Marketing from ● Was part of Short films made by Delhi Indraprastha University, New Delhi. Aaj Tak, Pragya T.V, Focus T.V, Living Worked on various projects India by Ayur Group and NDTV. (2010, with the Development Bank of 2011 Subject of various articles Singapore, Deloitte, Accenture, Philips published by leading newspapers, THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 SHAHID KAPOOR, MIRA RAJPUT WELCOME BABY BOY

Nimrat Kaur dismisses rumours of dating Ravi Shastri in style

ctor Nimrat Kaur posted a cryptic tweet today, dismissing speculation that she is Adating former cricketer Ravi Shastri. Nimrat’s name appeared in various reports, which speculated that the actor was dating the ex cricketer. According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, the cricket coach who separated from his wife Ritu more than a decade ago, is in a relationship with Nimrat now. The Lunchbox actor, however, took to Twitter and posted, “Fact: I may need a root canal. Fiction: Everything else I read about me today. More hahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput have decided to get into an arranged marriage. remake of Telugu hit, Arjun Reddy, says he facts: Fiction can be more hurtful, monday become proud parents to their second By God’s grace it’s been wonderful, the last can barely manage a week’s off for his blues exist and I love ice cream. Here’s to trash Schild. The Bollywood couple three years, and she’s been a huge part of second child. He will also be seen in a biopic free happy days ahead.” welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday, Delhi that for me.” on Asian gold medallist boxer Dingko The report in Mumbai Mirror stated that Times reported. Mira was a student in Delhi University Singh. Nimrat and Ravi Shastri have been dating for a Mira was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in when Shahid met her. They married after a Speaking to Mid Day, Shahid said that couple of year now, and discreetly too. The Mumbai on Wednesday evening. Her brief courtship. But despite the fame, while in the case of Misha, he was off work report also noted that both of them have been mother was also spotted at the hospital by Shahid said he has always craved normalcy for several months, in case of his second roped in by a luxury German-based carmaker to photographers. in his life. “I’m very simple as a person,” he child, despite his best efforts, he just launch their cars since 2015. This report Shahid and Mira are also parents to their said. “And although I might live a very couldn’t do much. “During Misha’s birth (in resulted in the speculations going viral on elder daughter, two-year-old Misha. They lavish lifestyle, I’m very happy I share my 2016), I took a couple of months off. This social media. tied the knot in 2015 and in a recent life with someone who has a similar time too, I was negotiating to take a month- A report in Bollywoodlife also claimed that it interview to Rajeev Masand, Shahid talked mindset.” long break, but things didn’t work out. I will was a common friend of Nimrat and Ravi about his wife with a lot of love. “I got lucky. The actor, who is currently busy get only a week off from work. It is too Shastri who played cupid in their life. The same I married Mira,” Shahid said. “She’s as promoting his next, Batti Gul Meter Chalu short a duration, but such are the report also suggested that the two broke it off normal as it gets. We kind of hit it off and and has begun his prep for the Hindi circumstances.” and are no longer together. Pataakha song Hello Hello: Malaika Arora dances in a tent, sings about Whatsapp

s promised, Malaika Arora has sweethearts. “Aaja network ke bhitar keh ke performed a special song for the film hello hello,” Malaika’s ‘character’ sings as APataakha, directed by Vishal she dances in a circus tent and men with Bhardwaj. The filmmaker is known to have rifles stare lecherously at her. featured one of the most well-known special The song has been composed by Bhardwaj, songs in one of his films - Beedi, featuring written by , choreographed by Ganesh Bipasha Basu, in Omkara - and Malaika is Acharya and performed by Bhardwaj. known as one of the most famous In an earlier statement, producer Ajay performers of these dance numbers, with Kapoor had said about featuring Malaika, in classics such as Chaiyya Chaiyya, Munni what is considered to be her element, “So Badnaam Hui and Anarkali Disco Chali in when we came up with this track for her back catalogue. Pataakha, she was the first one we thought of In Hello Hello, Malaika makes an casting. When I approached her for the song, appearance after the lead pair discusses job she was very excited and immediately prospects. When Namit Das’ character tells agreed. We are happy to have her on board ’s character that he has and this song is tailor-made for her,” the applied for a job at the telephone authority, producer said. she asks him what that means. This line Pataakha is based on an acclaimed short provides a smooth transition to the song, story by renowned writer Charan Singh titled Hello Hello. Pathik. Also starring Sunil Grover and Vijay The lyrics include references to Whatsapp Raaz, the movie is all set to hit the screens on and late night phone calls between September 28. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 HOLLYWOOD 19 HILARY DUFF HAS MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT ilary Duff is gearing up to give birth Hto her second child, a baby girl. But before that happens, the Younger star organized a sweet photo shoot with her 6- year-old son, Luca Comrie, and her boyfriend, Matthew Koma. The actress uploaded the two separate pictures to Instagram. In the photo with Luca, Duff sits on her knees with her feet behind her holding onto her belly while she smiles and looks up at her son. The 6-year-old looks at the camera laughing and he climbs a giant brown chair. Luca wears yellow shoes, jeans and a blue shirt wheras his mom opts for a tight grey dress, baby bump on full display. The second picture of Duff and Koma Kylie Jenner wears a could essentially pass as an album cover. Duff wears the same dress as the picture neon bikini as she and with Luca and a big hat, while Koma's aesthetic melds with the hip Instagram daughter bask in the sun filter. He wears a light blue shirt tucked into black skinny jeans. She had a playful ylie Jenner is celebrating the last days of caption for the photo itself. "And this photo summer with her littlest love in style! is making papa bear and I look a lot cooler KThe 21-year-old Keeping Up With the than we are," she wrote. Kardashians star posted on her Instagram page The Lizzie McGuire star is due any day this weekend photos of her and her and Travis now. In June, the actress announced she Scott's 7-month-old daughter Stormi Webster and Koma "made a little princess of our basking in the sun while sitting together on a own and we couldn't be more excited!" lounge chair outside. A few weeks ago, Duff shared a photo on Kylie is wearing a neon green sporty bikini— her Instagram story baring her baby belly the same color her sister Kim Kardashian and expressed how eager she was to meet showcased multiple times during a recent her little baby girl. "Babbbby! Hurry it on family trip to Miami—and watermelon-colored up damnit," she captioned it. nail polish. Stormi is wearing a frilly, cream- Duff has shared a number of photos and impossible to get my own shoes on..sick of family. colored one-piece swimsuit and straw hat. updates throughout her pregnancy. In July, getting up 9 times a night to pee and looking Duff spoke to InStyle about one incident In July, Kylie started working out for the first the actress posted a picture of herself in a at this weird body in the mirror that is not with Luca that was particularly time since giving birth to her daughter, saying bra and underwear and wrote about the my own at the moment. Women are so bad heartwarming for the mom. "It was just one on YouTube, "I feel like I have like, fake abs right changes her body has been going through. ass." It's a big change for Luca, too. Duff has of those mornings where everything that now. It's just like, genetics, but I want like, real "The boobs are big the belly is big the body talked openly about her son's reaction to the could have gone wrong, was wrong, and we abs. I know I can have like a super fit body and is big. Man.. pregnancy is hard. Giving love pregnancy and her own ups and downs with were running late. I was burning the toast just for my health, like, I want to do this and I to all mamas who make it look effortless... motherhood. Last week, Duff shared on over and over again, and I think I had want to feel good." this journey is hard as hell and also Today that Luca was "on the fence" about literally been through three pieces of toast. Kylie occasionally posts photos of Stormi incredibly special," she composed. baby no. 2, but she believes that "everything He was finishing his homework, and it was online, although she stopped for a few weeks in She continued, "Lovely to have a little life will be fine when she arrives." just crazy, and I was like, 'Oh my God, I just June. Since giving birth, she has been candid inside and to day dream of all the new She mentioned she and Koma are "ready" suck right now.' And I said it out loud," she about her pregnancy, which she had hidden adventures to come buuuut almost and "excited" for the newest addition to the told the magazine. from the public, and motherhood. Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin moving to Canada?

ustin Bieber is following his compass. After the lovebirds. In fact, the 21-year-old has even been a living in the States since his rise to fame in 2008, good role model for her love. “Justin is really in love Jthe singer is ready to pack his bags and head with Hailey. He loves that she is super chill and down north to his birthplace. “He wants to make his full- to do anything,” another insider says. “Hailey has time home in Canada,” a source reveals in the new calmed Justin down a lot, and she has changed him as issue of Us Weekly. “He needs to get out of the L.A., a man. He thinks she is his forever and considers her NYC scene.” his best friend and soulmate.” The constant attention and tremendous fame the 24- year-old has faced in the last decade has been HAILEY BALDWIN ROCKS “overwhelming for him,” explains the source. “He’s HER ENGAGEMENT RING trying to climatize what a normal life should look Hailey Baldwin is proudly showing off her like.” For now, that means getting away from the engagement ring on the runway. public eye. Adds the pal, “He feels most at peace at The 21-year-old model, who is set to tie the knot with home.” beau Justin Bieber, traveled to Shanghai to walk in Joining him in the big move would be his fiancée, Tommy Hilfiger's TommyNow Icons show on Tuesday. Hailey Baldwin. But wedding planning is still taking Photos from the fashion event show Baldwin walking precedence. “They want to get married really soon,” a down the catwalk in a sporty red and white ensemble, second insider says of the couple, who have been pairing the look with her stunning diamond ring from engaged for two months. her fiancé. While Bieber wasn't in attendance at the Even a small roadblock such as the wedding venue event, he was definitely on Baldwin's mind on Tuesday. they wanted being booked won’t stall them. “They Before hitting the runway, Baldwin took to didn’t hit pause,” the insider notes. They simply won’t Instagram to post about her "perfect" summer, writing, settle for just anything. Adds the insider, “They want "kissing goodbye the most perfect summer of my life!! to make sure their day is perfect and exactly what they Feeling insanely grateful for everything this season of want.” my life has brought me and even more excited for As for their relationship? Things are going well for what's next." THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT 21 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 MEET THE YOUNG FILM MAKER PRIYANKA DAS

Priyanka Das

riyanka Das, 29, started her first artistic journey at the very early age of Pher life. At the age 9 she was involved in painting, photography and creative writing. Her early embark on this artistic path was only made possible because of her mother's keen interest in art, and dedication of making sure the availability of the different resources to foster the artistic practices. Growing up in a middle class family in , India, she studied science and management like many others to stable her career as art hardly seemed like a sustainable career option. However, her passion for art and artistic expression had always been a A Scene from Under the Jazz, Circulation, Formation, Priyanka's feature debut guiding light in her life. While she was with her day job she started exploring world world cinemas impacted her immensely and and "about-ness", her artworks may freelancing writing and photography along cinemas during her early 20s. Exploring opened a new horizon to explore different encourage people to listen to their own bodies cultures through cinematic lens. She and minds in a more personal way to make remembered the impact she had watching sense of their own surroundings and their Ingmar Bergman's films which explores the own beings. deep morasses of human heart. Priyanka Das has had screenings of her The beauty of the nomadic tribes people films at almost every film festival across the and landscapes along the Indo-China border, world. just north of Ladakh, emboldened her to continue engaging with the visual medium. Here is a list of She made her first ever short on that subject the screenings. of relation between the nomadic people and vast space in northern Ladakh. With a strong 2017 support from her family, she moved to USA to ● 32nd Clermont Ferrand Short Film study film at Ohio University.Ohio University Market - France provided a supportive and fertile platform to ● 44th Athens International Video + Film her to grow further as an artist and Festival- USA filmmaker. She completed her both master in ● Beijing Film Festival- China fine arts and master in arts in film at Ohio ● Geo Film festival and Expocinema- Italy University over 4 years. While she was ● Shanghai Queer International Film studying film there she made total 5 short festival- China films and her first feature debut- Under the Jazz. Circulation. Formation, which is going 2016 to premiere by the end of 2018. Her films are ● Oberhausen Open Screening- Germany shown over 30 international film festivals ● 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival- across the world including Cannes, Clermont- India Ferrand, Kolkata film festivals and won ● 5th Delhi International Film Festival- awards. India Currently, she is living in the New York ● 2nd Asia International Youth Short Film City and working on her multiple video art Exhibition (Wenzhou)- China projects, drawings, and writing her next ● Newark Famfest- USA feature film, which she plans to shoot in India. She takes her creative works as a 2015 modality to break away from the stereotypes ● Cannes Art Film Festival- France and heteronormative structures in our ● Philadelphia International Film Festival- society. She envisions to focus on "feminine USA voices" through her works. Being a non-male ● Kolkata International Film Festival- India and immigrant have shaped her body of ● Athens International Video + Film work. In one hand it is a challenge and a Festival- USA struggle to voice her thoughts and feelings in ● Cambridge Short Film Festival- UK a highly white male dominated art world; on ● Columbus Art Film Festival- USA the other hand these challenges structure her ● Euro Film Festival- France identity through her works and inspire her to ● Columbus Film Council- USA make an art of her own. She likes to continue ● Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne- making small alternatives films and video Australia projects to shred lights onto the sensitivity of ● Siliguri international Film Festival- India human complexities and the sensitivity ● Student Art Film Festival - USA cinematic medium can offer to the audience. ● Wiper Film Festival- USA She believes that any kinds of art forms can ● Emerge Film Festival- USA create a space for the audience to reflect on ● Southway Film Festival- Ukraine their own life, rather than just completely ● Visionaria International Film Festival- absorbed by the narrative of the films. Italy Specifically, in current situation where the world is obsessed with the identity politics THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 WORLD 23 Japan quake death toll rises Brazil far-right presidential to 16: Shinzo Abe TOKYO (TIP): The death toll from a powerful candidate Bolsonaro in grave earthquake that rattled the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido doubled to at least 16, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday, with more than half the condition after stabbing island’s 5.3 million residents still without power. The 6.7-magnitude quake, which hit before dawn on BRAZIL (TIP): The leading candidate Thursday, triggered landslides that buried houses and in Brazil’s presidential election is in a paralysed Hokkaido with widespread power and grave but stable condition after being transport cuts. stabbed by an assailant at a campaign The death toll had been put at eight overnight but rally on Thursday, doctors said, pushing NHK cited Abe in reporting the new total soon after he an already chaotic campaign into further held an emergency meeting early on Friday. disarray. Far-right firebrand Another 26 people were missing, disaster Congressman Jair Bolsonaro, a management authorities said. controversial figure who has enraged The island, a tourist destination about the size of many Brazilians for years with hateful Austria known for its mountains, lakes and seafood, comments, but has a devout following lost all power after the quake when Hokkaido Electric among conservative voters, could take Power Co shut its fossil fuel-fired power plants as a two months to fully recover and will precaution. spend at least a week in the hospital, said The utility had restored power to about 1.31 million Dr. Luiz Henrique Borsato, who operated of 2.95 million customers by early Friday,the Ministry on the candidate. of Economy, Trade and Industry said. It could take at “His internal wounds were grave and least a week to restore power fully, Industry Minister put the patient’s life at risk,” Borsato said, Hiroshige Seko has said. adding that a serious challenge now candidate and positioned himself as the prison where Rousseff was jailed for The quake was the second disaster to hit Japan this would be preventing an infection that anti-politician despite having spent three years and brutally tortured. week alone after a summer during which the country could be caused by the perforation of nearly three decades in Congress where Bolsonaro faces trial before the Supreme has been battered by deadly typhoons, flooding and a Bolsonaro’s intestines. he has managed to author just few laws. Court for speech that prosecutors said record heat wave. (Reuters) The attack on Bolsonaro is a dramatic He has long espoused taking a radical incited hate and rape. He has called the twist in what is already Brazil’s most stance on public security in Brazil, which charges politically motivated. Political UK nerve agent attack: unpredictable election since the country’s according to a United Nations study has violence is rampant in Brazil at the local return to democracy three decades ago. more homicides than any other nation. level. For instance, in the months before France, Germany, Canada Corruption investigations have jailed Bolsonaro, whose trademark pose at 2016 city council elections in Baixada scores of powerful businessmen and rallies is a “guns up” gesture with both Fluminense, a hardscrabble region the and US back Britain over politicians and alienated infuriated hands to make them resemble pistols, size of Denmark that surrounds Rio de voters. Under Brazilian campaign laws, says he would encourage police to kill Janeiro, at least 13 politicians or Salisbury poisoning Bolsonaro’s tiny coalition has almost no suspected drug gang members and other candidates were murdered before ballots campaign time on government-regulated armed criminals with abandon. were cast. Earlier this year, Marielle LONDON (TIP): Britain, France, Germany, candidate ad blocs on TV and radio. That He has openly praised Brazil’s military Franco, a Rio city councilwoman who was Canada and the United States pledged on Thursday to means he relies deeply on social media dictatorship and in the past said it should an outspoken critic of police violence work to disrupt “the hostile activities of foreign and raucous rallies around the country to have killed more people. In casting his against slum residents, was assassinated. intelligence networks” and called on Russia to disclose drum up support. If Bolsonaro is not able vote on the floor of Congress for the 2016 But violence against national political its nerve agent programme. to go out in the streets, it could jeopardize impeachment of former President Dilma figures, even in the extremely heated In a joint statement, the other four countries said his campaign. Bolsonaro, a retired Army Rousseff, he dedicated his ballot to the political climate that has engulfed Brazil they backed Britain’s assessment that Russian officers captain, is running as the law-and-order military regime figure who oversaw the in recent years, is rare. (Reuters) were behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter using Novichok after London charged two Russians in absentia. “We have full confidence in the British assessment that the two suspects were officers from the Russian British Navy warship sails near military intelligence service, also known as the GRU, and that this operation was almost certainly approved at a senior government level,” the statement said, Beijing-claimed South China Sea adding that the countries urged Russia to provide “full disclosure of its Novichok programme”. “Yesterday’s announcement further strengthens our intent to continue to disrupt together the hostile islands: Sources activities of foreign intelligence networks on our territories, uphold the prohibition of chemical BEIJING (TI): A British Royal Navy China but also claimed by Vietnam and claimed by allies. weapons, protect our citizens and defend ourselves warship sailed close to islands claimed by Taiwan. The British Navy has previously sailed from all forms of malign state activity directed China in the South China Sea as it headed A spokesman for the Royal Navy said, close to the disputed Spratly Islands, against us and our societies.” (Reuters) towards Vietnam, asserting “freedom of “HMS Albion exercised her rights for further south in the South China Sea, but navigation” rights and challenging freedom of navigation in full compliance not within the 12 nautical mile limit, Kim Jong Un says two Beijing’s “excessive claims” in the region, with international law and norms.” diplomatic sources have said. two sources said. Neither China’s Foreign nor Defence FONOPs, which are largely symbolic, Koreas should further efforts The HMS Albion, a 22,000 ton Ministries immediately responded to a have so far not persuaded Beijing to amphibious warship carrying a request for comment. curtail its South China Sea activities, for denuclearisation: KCNA contingent of Royal Marines, passed by FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION: which have included extensive the Paracel Islands in recent days, said the reclamation of reefs and islands and the The North Korean premier said that sources, who were familiar with the China’s claims in the South China Sea, construction of runways, hangars and matter but who asked not to be identified. through which some $3 trillion of ship- missile systems. the two Koreas should keep The Albion was on its way to Hanoi, borne trade passes each year, are Beijing says it is entitled to build on its advancing their joint ties that have where it docked on Monday following a contested by Brunei, Malaysia, the territories and says the facilities are for neared a state of peace and deployment in and around Japan. Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. civilian use and necessary self-defence reconciliation. One of the sources said Beijing Britain does not have any territorial purposes. China blames Washington for dispatched a frigate and two helicopters to claims in the area. militarising the region with its freedom of SEOUL (TIP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un challenge the British vessel, but both sides While the US Navy has conducted navigation patrols. said the two Koreas should further their efforts to remained calm during the encounter. Freedom of Navigation Operations Foreign aircraft and vessels in the realize the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, The other source the Albion did not (FONOPs) in the same area in the past, region are routinely challenged by as he met with South Korean special envoys on enter the territorial seas around any this British challenge to China’s growing Chinese naval ships and monitoring Wednesday, state media KCNA said on Thursday. features in the hotly disputed region but control of the strategic waterway comes stations on the fortified islands, sources Kim added the two Koreas should keep advancing demonstrated that Britain does not after the United States has said it would have said previously. In April, warships their joint ties that have neared a state of peace and recognize excessive maritime claims like to see more international from Australia – which like Britain is a reconciliation, and discussed with South Korean around the Paracel Islands. Twelve participation in such actions. close US ally – had what Canberra envoys the Pyongyang inter-Korean summit planned nautical miles is an internationally Both Britain and the United States say described as a close “encounter” with for September – coming to a satisfactory agreement, recognized territorial limit. they conduct FONOP operations Chinese naval vessels in the contested sea. KCNA said without elaborating. (Reuters) The Paracels are occupied entirely by throughout the world, including in areas (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Homemade face masks HOW VITAMIN E CAN for glowing skin

etting a professional treatment every week at the salon is not only expensive, but also exposes our skin BENEFIT YOUR HAIR? Gto harmful chemicals. Low-cost homemade facial remedies are best bets to keep your skin glowing and itamin E is best known for its younger looking. antioxidant properties that help Honey face mask Vreduce free radical damage and protect the body’s cells. Although you can find it in the supplement aisle, many companies add vitamin E to their beauty products. And for good reason! Vitamin E has been used in dermatology since the 1950s to help protect the skin against aging, inflammation, and sun damage. The fat- soluble antioxidant is vital for maintaining healthy skin and a strong immune system. Recently,vitamin E has been hailed as a cure-all to turn frizzy, damaged, unmanageable hair into shiny, luscious Best suited for all skin types, the naturally moisturising locks worthy of a shampoo commercial honey mask helps lighten skin tone and cleans the pores, — or a sun-soaked Instagram image. leaving you glowing. Keep reading to learn how the skin- Rinse face with lukewarm water and apply honey all over boosting properties of vitamin E may be for twenty minutes. Remove it with a wet towel or sponge used to improve hair health and promote soaked in warm water. Then wash with cold water as it helps growth. close open pores of skin. A tablespoon of lemon juice or one Early research suggests that vitamin part of cinnamon powder to three parts of honey,or even egg E can help improve overall scalp and yolk of an egg with two tablespoons of milk can be used to hair health. More studies are needed to obtain even better results. truly understand its possible benefits. Oatmeal face mask Prevent hair loss An oatmeal mask has a drying effect on skin and absorbs A small trial from 2010 found that extra oil from the pores and also cures itchiness on the skin vitamin E supplements improved hair and several other skin problems. growth in people with hair loss. It’s Blend oatmeal and add hot water to it, the paste thickens thought that the vitamin’s antioxidant supply to the scalp and if so, what that on the outside of the hair’s cuticle is in a few minutes. Add a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of properties helped reduce oxidative means for hair growth. removed, it loses its shine and becomes lemon juice and two teaspoons of yoghurt. Apply this paste stress in the scalp. Oxidative stress has Balance oil production difficult to manage or style according to evenly on your face, when the facial mask completely dries been linked with hair loss. the Academy of Dermatology.A vitamin and tightens around your skin, rinse it with lukewarm Improve scalp circulation Vitamin E is important for creating a E-rich oil can help replace that water. protective barrier on the skin’s surface. protective layer and bring back shine. Avocado face mask Vitamin E may increase blood flow, This barrier helps lock in moisture. Dry, Oil in general also helps seal out which is said to improve hair health. irritated skin can be a sign of vitamin E moisture, reduce breakage, and protect Researchers in one 1999 study found that deficiency. Although it’s unclear the hair from damage. high doses of vitamin E increased blood whether topical vitamin E can balance Support a healthy scalp flow to the eyes in people with type 1 out scalp oil production, oils that diabetes. contain vitamin E — like avocado oil — Vitamin E is essential for healthy skin A separate 2001 study found that may help moisturize the scalp. They may — and this includes your scalp. Poor increased blood supply encouraged hair also help prevent excess oil production. scalp health is linked to lackluster hair growth and increased the hair follicle Add shine quality. Vitamin E supports the scalp and size in mice. and gives your hair a strong base to grow However, more research is needed to Hair can look dull and frizzy when it’s from by reducing oxidative stress and see if vitamin E directly affects blood damaged. When the protective fat layer preserving the protective lipid layer. FOOD CORNER KASHMIRI HALWA WALNUT HALWA Ingredients Ingredients Rich in potassium, avocado face mask nourishes the skin and helps maintain its glow and health. 1 Cup Oats, 1/2 Cup Grain 1 Cup Walnuts, 1/2 Cup Mix mashed ripe avocado with a teaspoon of yoghurt and sugar, 2 Cup Milk, 4 tsp Rock sugar powder, 1 few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture all over the face Desi ghee, 1 tsp Green Tbsp Cucumber seeds, and wash with cold water after twenty minutes. This face cardamom powder, Few 1/2 tsp Cardamom Saffron threads, Few powder, A pinch of mask can be stored in an airtight jar, if made in a larger Cashew nuts, almonds and Saffron, 1 tsp Dates, quantity. raisins finely chopped. 1/4 Cup Turmeric and sandalwood face mask Milk Method An easy and fast way to get a long-lasting and instant glow, Method In a non-stick pan this face mask helps to cure pimples and acne. heat 2-3 teaspoon ghee and fry oats on low heat till Soak walnuts in hot Mix one tablespoon sandalwood powder with one colour changes. water for 15 tablespoon turmeric powder and three tablespoons rose water, wash after 20 minutes of application. Heat milk and sugar in a pan and bring it to boil. Once minutes or in normal water for 2–3 hours. the sugar is dissolved completely, add fried oats and stir Drain the water, remove walnuts and wipe it with a cloth. Strawberry face pack continuously. Coarsely grind these walnuts with cucumber seeds. This multi-beneficial facial reduces puffiness and dark After this, add cardamom powder and the remaining In a pan roast the ground walnuts for 5 minutes (without circles. A large content of salicylic acid in it removes dead ghee. ghee), add milk, rock sugar powder, cardamom powder and saffron and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame. cells from skin and makes the skin smooth and soft as that of Add saffron threads for color and aroma. Stir until the a baby. mixture leaves sides of the pan. Keep stirring continuously. Mash ripe strawberries completely to get a smooth paste. Remove from flame and add dates. Remove from fire and garnish with fried cashews and Add a tablespoon of olive oil and two tablespoons of honey. raisins. Serve warm. Garnish it with pumpkin seeds and dates and serve hot. Apply it on clean face and wash it once it dries. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 HEALTH & FITNESS 25 COMMON PAINKILLER MAY INCREASE STROKE RISK

he commonly used painkiller diclofenac may increase the risk of Tmajor cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, a study warns. The study, published in The BMJ, compared diclofenac use with no use, paracetamol use, and use of other traditional painkillers. Researchers at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark said that diclofenac should not be available over the counter, and when prescribed, should be accompanied by an appropriate front package warning about its potential risks. Diclofenac is a traditional non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug HEART-HEALTHY DIET BEST (NSAID) for treating pain and inflammation and is widely used across OPTION FOR CUTTING the world. However, its cardiovascular risks DOWN ON BELLY FAT compared with those of other traditional NSAIDs have never been examined in f you wish to get rid of that belly fat then listen up. large randomised controlled trials, Following a heart-healthy diet - high in fiber and low in researchers said. Isaturated fats - to cut abdominal obesity is the way out, They examined the cardiovascular before study entry in January 1996. influential factors, starting diclofenac suggests a study. risks of starting diclofenac compared Participants were split into low, during the study period (1996-2016) was “There is still no miracle diet, food, nutrient or bioactive with no NSAIDS, starting other moderate, and high baseline associated with an increased rate of component that will target abdominal fat,” wrote Kari D. traditional NSAIDs and paracetamol. cardiovascular risk. Average age was 46- major adverse cardiovascular events Pilolla. But a heart-healthy diet is a great way to prevent and The results are based on national 49 years among participants starting within 30 days compared with starting reduce abdominal obesity. registry data for more than 6.3 million NSAIDs and 56 years among those other traditional NSAIDs (ibuprofen or Amid the ongoing obesity epidemic, there is increasing adults in Denmark with at least one year starting paracetamol. naproxen) or starting paracetamol. attention to the health risks associated with abdominal of continuous prescription records After taking account of potentially Source: PTI obesity - excess fat stored around the abdomen. “Independent of body weight, a larger waist circumference increases risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome,” Dr. Pilolla wrote. These risks are HEALTH OF OVER 1.4 BN ADULTS AT mainly related to visceral adipose tissue - fat stored below the abdominal muscles, surrounding the major internal organs. Visceral adipose tissue appears to be more “metabolically RISK DUE TO INACTIVITY: WHO active” than subcutaneous fat, stored under the skin but above the abdominal muscles. nsufficient physical activity is negatively impacting more While definitions vary,abdominal obesity has been defined than 1.4 billion adults globally, putting them at the as a waist circumference of about 34 inches in women and 40 Iheightened risk of deadly diseases, the WHO has warned inches in men. Measuring waist circumference is the most in a new study published Wednesday. common and convenient method of assessing abdominal There has been no improvement in global levels of physical obesity, and it corresponds well to other techniques (dual- activity since 2001 and some one-in-three women and one-in- energy x-ray absorptiometry and CT/MRI scans). Risk of four men globally are not active enough to stay healthy, abdominal obesity increases with age, especially in women, according to the findings by the United Nations health agency. and with changes in hormone levels. The study, published in the Lancet Global Health journal, Can diet help to fight abdominal obesity? These days, the highlights the well-established benefits of being physically Internet is full of extravagant claims of “new discoveries” to active, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, “cure belly fat.” Diets touted as reducing abdominal obesity hypertension and diabetes, as well as breast and colon cancer. include intermittent fasting, high-protein diets, the “Paleo” Additionally,physical activity has positive effects on mental diet, and green tea, among many others. But there’s a lack of health, can delay the onset of dementia and help people high-quality evidence on these trending diets, none of which maintain a healthy weight. has been shown more effective than other types of energy- "Unlike other major global health risks, levels of restricted (reduced-calorie) diets. insufficient physical activity are not falling worldwide, on The good news is, some diet characteristics appear helpful average, and over a quarter of all adults are not reaching the women and men appeared in South Asia (43 versus 24 per in reducing or preventing abdominal obesity - particularly recommended levels of physical activity for good health," the cent), Central Asia, Middle East and north Africa (40 versus 26 lower intake of trans and saturated fats and higher intake of study's lead author Regina Guthold of the World Health per cent), and high-income Western countries (42 versus 31 per fiber. Organization (WHO) said. cent). The study has been published in ACSM’s Health & Fitness The study details the levels of insufficient physical activity It also found that around one-in-three women and one-in- Journal. Source ANI in different countries and estimates global and regional four men worldwide did not reach the recommended 150 trends. minutes of moderate intensity, or 75 minutes of vigorous- Moreover, levels of insufficient physical activity are more intensity physical activity per week. PAGE SPONSORED BY than twice as great in high-income countries as compared to Across regions, many individual countries recorded large that of low-income nations, with a five per cent increase in differences in insufficient activity between women and men, DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND higher income countries between 2001 and 2016. such as 40 versus 16 per cent in Bangladesh, 31 versus 14 per There has been little progress in improving physical cent in Eritrea, 44 versus 25 per cent in India, 48 versus 32 per DR. SATISH ANAND activity levels during that 15-year period, with data projecting cent in the US and 40 versus 32 per cent in the UK. Former Chairman, Board of that if these trends continue, the 2025 global activity target of "Addressing these inequalities in physical activity levels Trustees, AAPI National a 10 per cent relative reduction in insufficient physical activity, between men and women will be critical to achieving global E-Mail: will not be met. activity targets and will require interventions to promote and [email protected] Other main findings showed that by the end of 2016, in 55 of improve women's access to opportunities that are safe, 168 countries, more than one-third of the population was affordable and culturally acceptable," said WHO co-author insufficiently physically active, more than half of all adults in Fiona Bull. GITANJLI ANAND Kuwait, American Samoa, Saudi Arabia and Iraq were The study is based on self-reported activity levels – Former President, India insufficiently active, while inadequate levels elsewhere of 40 including at work, home and in transit, as well as during Association of Long Island per cent appeared in the US, 36 per cent in the UK and 14 per leisure time – for those aged 18 and above, from 358 population- (IALI) cent in China. based surveys in 168 countries, consisting of around 1.9 E-mail: The greatest levels of insufficient activity comparing million people. Source: PTI [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 NASA’S ROCKET TO VIEW SUN WITH X-RAY VISION COLOUR-CHANGING SENSOR DETECTS EYE DAMAGE WASHINGTON (TIP): Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have developed a colour-changing contact lens that can detect a key marker of eye injury in minutes — a time frame crucial to treating eye trauma. The researchers from University of Illinois in the US used the sensor, called OjoGel, to measure ascorbic acid levels in artificial tears and in clinical samples WASHINGTON (TIP): NASA is set to launch a sounding of fluid from patients' eyes. rocket that will take short journey to the Earth's atmosphere The gel laden with gold nanoparticles to catch a glimpse of the Sun with X-ray vision. changes colour when it reacts with a The Focusing Optics X-ray Solar Imager (FOXSI) mission teardrop containing ascorbic acid, is set to take its third flight from the New Mexico on released from a wound to the eye, September 7. FOXSI is a sounding rocket mission. Derived according to the study published in the from the nautical term 'to sound,' meaning to measure, journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics. sounding rockets make brief 15-minute journeys above "We expect a significant potential Earth's atmosphere for a peek at space before falling back to impact of this biosensor for evaluating which increases the concentration of ascorbic acid in the tear sample, shifting the ground. the eye in post-surgical patients as well ascorbic acid in tears to a measurably from pale yellow to a dark reddish- Smaller, cheaper and faster to develop than large-scale as trauma patients," said Dipanjan Pan, higher level than that found in normal brown as the concentration increases. satellite missions, sounding rockets offer a way for scientists a professor at the University of Illinois. eyes," said Pan. The researchers, including visiting to test their latest ideas and instruments. Without special Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin "OjoGel offers a unique biosensing scholar Ketan Dighe, did extensive instrumentation, the Sun looks calm and inert. However, C, is found in high concentrations in the technique that provides an effective and testing to determine the concentrations beneath that placid facade are countless miniature fluid inside the eye, called aqueous simple method for testing ascorbic acid associated with each degree of colour explosions called nanoflares. humour, but normally has very low in a point-of-care delivery system," he change. They developed a colour key and These small but intense eruptions are born when magnetic concentration in tears. said. A tiny teardrop is all that is needed guidelines for using a mobile phone app, field lines in the Sun's atmosphere tangle up and stretch until "Deep damage to the cornea from to cause a color-change reaction in the Pixel Picker, to precisely measure the they break like a rubber band trauma or incisional surgery releases OjoGel. The extent of the colour change concentration indicated by a reacted gel The energy they release accelerates particles to near aqueous humour into the tear film, correlates to the concentration of sample. Source: PTI lightspeed and according to some scientists, heats the solar atmosphere to its searing million-degree Fahrenheit temperature. FOXSI will travel above the shield of Earth's atmosphere, to stare directly at the Sun and search for nanoflares using its X-ray vision. Social media may help reduce "FOXSI is the first instrument built specially to image high-energy X-rays from the Sun by directly focusing them," said Lindsay Glesener, space physicist at the University of Minnesota in the US. Source: PTI political polarisation: Study

WASHINGTON (TIP): Social media networks, which often SOON, WASTE PLASTIC foster partisan antagonism, may also offer a solution to reducing political polarisation, according to a US study. MAY POWER YOUR CAR Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania in the US asked 2,400 Republicans and Democrats to interpret recent climate-change data on Arctic sea-ice levels. Initially, nearly 40 per cent of Republicans incorrectly interpreted the data, saying that Arctic sea-ice levels were increasing; 26 per cent of Democrats made the same mistake, according to the study published in the journal PNAS. However, after participants interacted in anonymous social media networks3sharing opinions about the data and its meaning for future levels of Artic sea ice—88 per cent of Republicans and 86 per cent of Democrats correctly analysed it, agreeing that sea-ice levels were dropping. Republicans and Democrats who were not permitted to interact with each other in social media networks but instead LONDON (TIP): Scientists say they have successfully had several additional minutes to reflect on the climate data converted discarded plastic into hydrogen fuel, which in turn before updating their responses remained highly polarised could be used to run cars. and offered significantly less accurate forecasts. Light-absorbing material is added to the plastic before it is "New scientific information does not change people's minds. placed in an alkaline solution and then exposed to sunlight, They can always interpret it to match their beliefs," said which creates hydrogen, said researchers from Swansea Damon Centola from the University of Pennsylvania. University in the UK. "But, if you allow people to interact with each other in people interacted anonymously through social networks but The process could be cheaper than recycling because any egalitarian social networks, in which no individual is more with party symbols of the donkey and the elephant displayed kind of plastic can be used and it does not need to be cleaned powerful than another, we find remarkably strong effects of at the bottom of their screens. first, they said. bipartisan social learning on eliminating polarization," The third group was a non-political setup, in which people “There’s a lot of plastic used every year—billions of Centola said. interacted anonymously. tonnes—and only a fraction of it is being recycled. We are To test this notion for politically charged topics like climate Twenty Republicans and 20 Democrats made up each social trying to find a use for what is not being recycled,” said change, researchers constructed an experimental social media network. Moritz Kuehnel from Swansea University. platform, which they used to test how different kinds of social Once randomised, every individual forecasted Arctic sea-ice Most plastic bottles are made from PET (polyethylene media environments would affect political polarisation and levels for the year 2025. terephthalate) which can be recycled but often end up being group accuracy. They first answered independently, and then viewed peers' burned or thrown into landfill. "Conservatives in particular were susceptible to this answers before revising their guesses twice more. “But even if you do recycle it, it needs to be very pure -- so misinterpretation," said Penn doctoral student Douglas "We all expected polarisation when Republicans and only PET, nothing else mixed in with it... and it has to be Guilbeault. Democrats were isolated," said Centola. clean, no grease, no oil,” said Kuehnel. The researchers randomly assigned participants to one of "But we were amazed to see how dramatically bipartisan “Potentially you need to wash it which is very expensive, three experimental groups. networks could improve participants' judgments," he said. and even if you do all of that, the plastic you get is not always The first group was a political-identity setup, which In the non-political setup, for example, polarisation as nice as virgin material,” said Kuehnel. revealed the political affiliation of each person's social media disappeared entirely, with more than 85 per cent of “The beauty of this process is that it is not very picky. It contacts. participants agreeing on a future decrease in Arctic sea ice. can degrade all sorts of waste,” he said. The second group was a political-symbols setup, in which Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 BIZ & FINANCE 27 Rupee breaches 72 mark against $

MUMBAI (TIP): The unabating fall of the Indian rupee has spooked many Indians. On Thursday, the domestic currency breached the 72 mark against the US dollar for the first time ever. While the sharp decline in rupee's value has unnerved importers, it has also brought cheer to many Indians who stand to gain from its slide. Fortis founders Malvinder Singh and his brother Shivinder. The INR which was around Rs 63.38 on January 1, 2018 against the USD has depreciated to nearly 72, recording a FORTIS HEALTHCARE’S 13.6 per cent slump since the beginning of this year. The plunge in rupee SHIVINDER SUES BROTHER indicates that foreign investors are losing faith in India and exiting their AS EMPIRE COLLAPSES investments in the belief that their money can earn better returns NEW DELHI (TIP): The unraveling of one of India’s most elsewhere. Foreign investors and funds storied business empires has caused a rupture in its founding have pulled out $280 million from the family, with one of the Singh brothers – synonymous with Indian equity markets so far this year. Airlines, which are already facing pharmaceutical companies which earn each other for decades – saying he has sued the other for It's not just FIIs who are skittish headwinds due to higher oil prices, are a huge portion of their revenues in alleged “oppression and mismanagement” of their about the falling rupee. Among those also likely to face the brunt of falling dollars are likely to make a windfall. companies. affected by drop in rupee's value include rupee. Unlike state-run oil marketing Every dollar earned through exports n a statement, Shivinder Singh said he filed a case with importers, students studying overseas, companies, their ability to pass on means more rupees added to the bottom India’s National Company Law Tribunal against his elder people going abroad for vacation or higher costs to consumers is limited due line. IT companies are likely to post brother Malvinder and Sunil Godhwani, former chairman of other purposes. The relentless to stiff competition. higher revenue growth for this quarter. Religare Enterprises Ltd., the financial services company the depreciation of rupee will hit domestic A weak rupee will eat into the bottom An industry thumb rule says that every brothers used to control. Shivinder alleges Malvinder and consumers too. line of companies which have taken 100 basis points, or bps, rupee Godhwani were to blame for “a systematic undermining of Carmakers, dependent on imports of foreign currency loans in the form of movement impacts operating margins the interests of the companies and their shareholders.” parts, are likely to pass on the costs to external commercial borrowings and of IT companies by 30-50 bps. Malvinder, 45, and Godhwani couldn’t be reached for car buyers. Electric appliances like FCCBs. India, also the world's highest comment. laptops, TVs, etc. are also likely to turn While there is a direct impact on receiver of remittances, is likely to get “I am now disassociating from my brother as a business dearer in the coming days. Mobile imported goods, some companies will be more money from NRIs and overseas partner and will be pursuing an independent path going phones, for which components come indirectly hit by the rupee fall. To start workers who earn in dollars. People forward,” Shivinder, 43, wrote in the statement dated from outside India, may see a price hike with, the fall will slow economic growth dependent on overseas remittances are September 4. “I can no longer be party to activities in which ahead of the festive season. Some as foreign funds lose confidence in India likely to have more money at their transparency and ethics are continuously and consistently consumer durable companies like LG, and take their capital elsewhere. This disposal. Amid the downside, there is a negated.” Bloomberg News couldn’t immediately obtain the Haier, and Godrej Appliances have will compress margins and make it silver lining too. Domestic tourism may case filing from the tribunal, which couldn’t be reached. already hiked prices by 3-5 per cent this difficult for companies to pay off debts, get a boost as travellers may prefer Heirs to a generations-old business house once worth month. Executives at Chinese in turn putting pressure on banks as holidaying in India rather than going billions, the brothers have in recent months seen a dramatic smartphone major Xiaomi have already well. abroad. Foreigners too, will find it fall in their fortunes. They’ve had their public shareholdings hinted at a price hike if rupee continues However, it's not all gloom and doom cheaper to visit India. seized by lenders, and are under a criminal probe by its losing streak against the greenback. for India Inc. Indian IT and Source: Business Today financial authorities over Rs 23 billion ($321 million) missing from their listed companies. They owe $500 million over fraud allegations related to the 2008 sale of drugmaker Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is richest man on Ranbaxy Laboratories. Source: Bloomberg planet with net worth of about $166 billion TOYOTA RECALLS 1 MILLION SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): As Amazon became the second US firm to hit a HYBRID CARS trillion-dollar value on the stock market, founder Jeff Bezos regained the crown as TOKYO (TIP): Japanese car giant Toyota on Wednesday the richest person on the planet. recalled more than one million hybrid cars globally due to a Amazon’s share price has climbed technical problem which could in the worst case cause a fire during the year,lifting the personal wealth in the vehicles. About 1.03 million vehicles built between of the company’s 54-year-old founder with June 2015 and May 2018 will be recalled for safety checks, the it. Forbes estimated his net worth about Toyota said. The affected models include Prius, Prius PHV $166 billion. and C-HR. Of the 1.03 million, 554,000 are in Japan, 217,000 in He has gone on record with a formula North America and 219,000 in Europe. for success that includes taking bold bets, “The electrical wiring... could short circuit and generate riding change and rebounding from heat as it wears down due to vibrations during driving,” the setbacks. “You need to be nimble and company said in a recall document submitted to the robust so you need to be able to take a transport ministry.“In the worst case, this could lead to a fire punch and you also need to be quick and in the vehicle.” Source: AFP innovative and do new things at a higher speed, that’s the best defense against the Indian airline losses could future,” Bezos said in an interview published in Vanity Fair magazine last mom “for everything” on Mother’s Day in Energy Commission. reach $1.9 billion this year year. “You have to always be leaning into May.She remarried when her son was Bezos was enchanted by computer the future. If you’re leaning away from the about four years old, and he was legally science when the IT industry was in its NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian airlines are expected to post future, the future is gonna win, every adopted by his Cuban immigrant infancy and he studied engineering at combined losses of up to $1.9 billion this financial year led by time.” Jeffrey Preston Bezos’s penchant stepfather who worked as an engineer at a Princeton University. full-service carriers like Air India and Jet Airways driven by for experimenting reportedly dates to a major petrochemical company. After graduating, he put his skills to rising costs and low air fares, aviation consulting firm CAPA young age -- with one widely-recounted “My dad came here from Cuba all by work on Wall Street, where by 1990 he had India said. The loss forecast for the 12 months ending March story telling that he tried to dismantle his himself without speaking English when risen to be a senior vice president at 31 is up from an estimated $430 million to $460 million sector- own crib as a toddler. he was 16 years old, and has been kicking investment firm D.E. Shaw. wide loss in January largely due to the depreciation of the His mother was a teenager when she ass ever since,” Bezos said in a Father’s He surprised peers by leaving his high- rupee and a rise in oil prices, CAPA said in a report released gave birth to Bezos in Albuquerque, New Day tweet in June. “Thank you for all the paid position about four years later to on Monday evening. Mexico, on January 12, 1964. love and heart, Dad!” His mother’s family open an online bookseller called Ticket prices have not risen to compensate for higher costs, “You shaped us, you protected us, you were settlers in Texas, where Bezos spent Amazon.com, which according to legend and CAPA said with the exception of Interglobe Aviation let us fall, you picked us up, and you loved many a summer working at a ranch was started in a garage in a Seattle Ltd’s IndiGo, none of the airlines have strong enough balance us, always and unconditionally,” Bezos owned by a grandfather retired from a job suburb. Bezos was backed by money sheets to comfortably withstand higher costs and lower said in a Twitter message thanking his as a regional director at the US Atomic borrowed from his parents. Source: AFP yields. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

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 SEPTEMBER 10 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 Aries: Leo: Sagittarius:

Ganesha says you are moving fast and You show disdain to all the challenges You are in travel mode. You could also be furious, and getting things done in a tearing confronting you and walk over them with communicating with others with great alacrity. hurry. You have no time for laggards or consummate ease. You love and live large. Every technological tool is at your disposal. passengers. This can be a difficult period in There are expenses and family issues to Chances are that you will take a long holiday the sense that you are inclined to feel touchy deal with. But you sail through. 'Be selfish, with family or friends. Like I said earlier, you and irritable. There are strong ego drives that be generous,' said the Dalai Lama. You are are not intrinsically a solo player. Good you should watch out for. You may get into both in this phase. You are clearly looking company brings out the best in you and you trouble with the law. Ganesha tells you in no for results. Nothing else matters. Ganesha revel in groups and idle banter. I don't have your uncertain terms to avoid altercations at all watches over you. personal chart, and this is a general reading. I costs. Don't go looking for a battle with a am also not God and astrology never compels. torch. Virgo: Use your free will to advantage. Ganesha agrees. Taurus: The bull run continues with strong Capricorn: passions and ego drives. You leave no stone You are looking to become complete. It is not unturned and prove to be a formidable The mood is good. Health is also good. So, you easy. You still belong to the world, with its adversary. You are like Muhammad Ali in are back into churning the wheel of life. There cravings, enchantments and disappointments. the legendary title bout against Joe Frazier. is hard work and its rewards. Osho said, 'When You go searching for a guru and look for You pulverize your opponents and emerge your creativity comes to a climax, when your answers in tantra, mantra and yantra. You as a person of considerable substance. This whole life becomes creative, you live in God. may enroll in a gym or take to yoga, or even can be a great time for women. You could Love what you do. Be meditative while you are attend a course at a nature-cure center. You get through examinations and interviews doing it - whatsoever it is!' Ganesha agrees. So, are looking at detoxification, regeneration with flying colors and have the pick of plum do I. If you love your work and if you make it a and rejuvenation. Ganesha journeys with job offers. kind of worship, success cannot elude you. You you. Libra: take calculated risks come out trumps. Gemini: Aquarius: There are secret deals and liaisons. You There is a cryptic message from Ram Dass could tend to stray. There could be trouble There could be an overseas holiday,or you may which I want to use here. 'Be here now,' he in the Garden of Eden or, to put it simply, move abroad for a new job. The indications of said. That's it. Short, sweet and yet very on the home front. An old flame may enter movements are very strong in this phase. profound. Your mind is wandering like a your life and shred sanity to pieces. You are There are expenses, passions, ego drives, mendicant without a destination. 'The mind is oozing with love and longing and if you are optimism, energy and genuine fellowship. You a drunken money,' said Swami Vivekananda. unable to control your desires the bite of communicate with everyone and are in a social Rein it in. Your plate is full and overflowing the apple could cause more than worms! and jovial mood. Brownie points fall on your and it is time to decide on the direction to There are also other issues like the health lap. There are also many expenses as you party take. You are ambitious, even avaricious, and of elders to deal with. The cloud will pass, away and have fun times with friends and want it all. But that, alas, can never be. assures Ganesha. Nothing lasts forever. loved ones. You are content and so is Ganesha. Cancer: Scorpio: Pisces:

You roll up your sleeves and get down to the 'Whatever you do, whatever you see, This can be a very productive phase for hard slog. You have played along with your whatever you speak, saturate it with creative folk. It all depends on how you use it. emotions and they have done you no good. divinity,' said Sai Baba. Like it is said, There are maudlin moments and you travel Instead, they have taken you on a roller- blessed is the season which engages the down memory lane. I can't but help quote coaster ride. 'Everyone can be great because whole world in a conspiracy of love. But George Santayana here. 'Those who cannot everyone can serve,' said Martin Luther King. love, like other emotions, is seasonal. remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' You look for greatness. You are ambitious and There are maudlin notes that seize you in You could also get self-indulgent and realize that there are no short cuts to success. its coil. You spend time basking in the experiment with recreational drugs. Beware of Unless you work hard, you will have to remain glory of days long past. You cry over spilt substance abuse. Ganesha wants you to watch content with the short end of the stick. milk. It is not an easy phase. Ganesha holds your step. Those in a committed relationship Ganesha is pleased. your hand. have to tie for their partner. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 SPIRITUALITY 29 GANESH CHATURTHI Birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha

anesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On GGanesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in month of August or September in English calendar. This year, the festival will be celebrated on 13th September. The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession. Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja Muhurat Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahna as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahna Kala. Madhyahna Kala is equivalent to midday according to Hindu division of the day. As per Hindu time-keeping, the time duration between sunrise to sunset is divided into five equal parts. These five parts are known as Pratahkala, Sangava, Madhyahna, Aparahna and Sayankal. Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja on Ganesha Chaturthi are done during Madhyahna part of the day and as per Vedic astrology it is considered the most appropriate time for Ganesha Puja. Lord Ganesha, also known as During midday, Ganesha devotees perform Ganapati and Vinayaka, is detailed ritualistic Ganesha Puja which is believed to be the remover of known as Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja. obstacles, the patron of arts Mythology and Belief Related and sciences and the deva of to Ganesh Chaturthi intellect and wisdom. According to tradition, one should not to look at the moon during some specific times on Ganesh Chaturthi as it is believed if a person where the chanting of mantras invokes the looks at the moon, he’ll be cursed and will be presence of Ganesha. Thereafter, accused of theft. The belief originated from the ‘shhodashopachara (16 ways of paying tribute)’ incident from Lord Krishna, who was falsely is followed. At the time of the ritual coconut, accused of stealing a valuable jewel. It was jaggery,modaks, durva (trefoil) blades of grass Sage Narada who suggested that Lord Krishna and red flowers are offered and throughout the must’ve seen the moon on Bhadrapada Shukla ceremonial occasion several vedic hymns Chaturthi (the occasion that Ganesh Chaturthi echoes down the mind of devotees bringing in falls on) and was cursed because of it. a divine peace. Further… if you are in the Therefore it is believed, anyone who saw the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra moon during a specific time in Ganesh Pradesh, you will notice several music and Chaturthi would be cursed in a similar way. dance performances, especially the Why and How the Ganesh Chaturthi Bharatnatyam dance. On the last day, immersion of the statues in the ocean, or other Festival is Celebrated? bodies of water, and their subsequent Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganapati and destruction serves as a reminder of this belief. Vinayaka, is believed to be the remover of In Mumbai… the occasion is celebrated with obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and great fervor bringing in celebrities, business PAGE SPONSORED BY the deva of intellect and wisdom. Although tycoons and common man under a divine Lord Ganesha was one of the primary deities allegiance. ARISH K. SAHANI of the “Smartism” of 9th century but it is Significance of Anant Chaturdasi/ believed that he emerged as a distinct deity Serving Since 1972 since the time of the Gupta period (4th – 5th Immersion of the Idol Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs century). Thereafter the “Ganapatya” The immersion of the idol takes place on the distinguished Lord Ganesha as a supreme day of Anant Chaturdasi. The word Anant Arish K Sahani (Father) deity. Today, he is worshiped by almost all means infinite or eternal energy or castes and it is believed that if Ganesha is immortality, whereas Chaturdasi means 14th. Shiv Sahani (Son) propitiated, he grants success, prosperity and Thus, the occasion falls on the 14th day of the protection against adversity. Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar and Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) Lord Ganesha is a non-sectarian Hindu deity on it Lord Ananta, which is the incarnation of and hence at the time of the Ganesh Chaturthi Lord Vishnu is also worshipped. 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 Festival you will notice that there is a Immersion of the idol has a belief attached [email protected] rendezvous of people belonging from different to it; Hindus believes in the concept of constant social status. The grand celebration starts with change in the world which construes what it is ‘If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it? If India’s own the installation of Ganesh idols in colorfully there today in one form or the other will children don’t cling to their faith, who shall guard it? Indian alone can decorated pandals (erected temporary tomorrow be formless. The concept of structures)… followed by ‘pranapratishhtha’ immersion is thus, a reminder of this belief. save India, and India and Hinduism are one.’ THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ASIAD CHAMP SAURABH SHATTERS WORLD RECORD, WINS JUNIOR GOLD CHANGWON (TIP): A couple of weeks after his triumph at the Asian Games, India’s Saurabh Chaudhary Serena storms into hunted down yet another gold medal as he won the men’s junior 10m air pistol title, even as teammate Arjun Singh US Open final Cheema took the bronze medal at the NEW YORK (TIP): Six-time champion Serena Williams 52nd ISSF World Championships here on swept aside Anastasija Sevastova Thursday to reach a ninth Thursday. US Open final, where she’ll face Japanese trail blazer Saurabh, 16, shot a world record score Naomi Osaka. of 245.5, shattering the previous record Williams, seeded 17th as she seeks to add to her 23 Grand of 243.7 points that he had set at the ISSF Slam titles for the first time since the birth of her daughter Junior World Cup in June. Olympia last year, needed just 66 minutes to dispatch the South Korea’s Lim Honjin (243.1) 19th-seeded Sevastova 6-3, 6-0. finished second, ahead of Arjun (218.0). Osaka, seeded 20th, became the first Japanese woman to Hojin had won the silver medal reach a Grand Slam final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over behind Saurabh in the June event as American Madison Keys -- last year’s beaten finalist. well. And on Thursday, the result didn’t Williams called her return to the US Open final for a change as the Indian gained the lead Saurabh Chaudhary (center) with the World Championship junior gold in Korea on ninth time “incredible” given that she was undergoing after a superb 10.9 with his eighth shot Sept 6. He is flanked by silver medallist Kim Hojin (left) of Korea and compatriot surgery for life threatening blood clots this time last year in Arjun Singh Cheema. in the first competition stage. the wake of giving birth. From there on, he kept on increasing Anmol, won the silver medal with 1730 event. “To come from that, in the hospital bed, not being able to his lead. At the end of the first points. Russia’s team of Alexander Verma, Om Prakash Mitharwal, who move and walk and do anything, now only a year later, I’m competition stage, Saurabh had 103.0, Petrov, Aleksandr Kondrashin and claimed the 50m pistol gold on Tuesday, not training, but I’m actually in these finals, in two in a while Hojin had 102.1 and Arjun had Anton Aristarkhov came third with 1711 and Shahzar Rizvi pocketed the team row,” said Williams, who also reached the final at 101.0. points. Saurabh has so far won three silver with a combined score of 1738. Wimbledon. In the second competition stage — medals at the championships. He had In the individual competition, Asian “To come this far so fast .... I’m really looking forward to elimination round — Saurabh continued teamed up with Abhidnya Patil to win Games bronze medallist Verma raised the possibilities,” she said. to widen the gap against Hojin and the junior 10m air pistol mixed team hopes for a medal by qualifying third for Williams lost out in the semi-finals of her last two US Arjun. With more than a four-point lead bronze on Tuesday. the final with a score of 583. However, Opens, in 2015 and 2016. after the seventh series, it was easy for India also picked up a silver medal in Verma disappointed with an eighth- But with six titles in New York she needs just one more to Saurabh even though Hojin tried his the junior men’s trap team competition, place finish in the final after shooting a surpass Chris Evert for most all-time -- and she needs just best to erase the deficit. with Aman Ali Elahi, Vivaan Kapoor score of 118. Korea’s Jin Jongoh claimed one more Grand Slam title to equal Australian Margaret Arjun exited the competition after the and Manavaditya Singh Rathore the gold in this event. The local favourite Court’s all-time record of 24. eighth series. At that juncture, Saurabh shooting a combined score of 348 to was tied at 241.5 with Russia’s Artem Osaka, 20 and in the last four at a Slam for the first time, had 225.0, while Hojin had 222.4 as the finish behind Australia. Chernousov but prevailed in the shoot- admitted she was driven by the idea of facing Williams. two shooters went into the ninth and Aman shot the best among the trio. He off. In women’s trap, Commonwealth Asked how she managed to save all 13 break points she final round. shot 118 in qualification and also Games gold medallist Shreyasi Singh faced, Osaka said: “I was just thinking I really want to play In the final round, Hojin came up with overcome a four-man shoot-off to get to managed 110 out of 125 to finish 34th, Serena.” Osaka, who had already made history along with 10.0 and 10.7, while the Meerut boy shot the six-man final. Aman ended sixth. followed by Seema Tomar (108) at 41st men’s semi-finalist Kei Nishikori as the first Japanese man 10.6 and 9.9 to seal the gold and shatter and Varsha Varman (107) at 42nd. The and woman to reach the last four at the same Slam, had lost the world record by almost two points. Seniors win silver team signed off eighth with a combined three prior meetings with Keys. Source: AFP In the 10m air pistol team event, South In the senior competition, Abhishek score of 325. Korea, comprising Hojin, Sung Yunho Verma missed out on an Olympics quota India ended Day 5 with an overall tally Novak Djokovic beats John and Shin Okcheol, clinched the gold after finishing eighth in the 10m air of 14 medals —four gold, six silver and with a new junior world record of 1732 pistol event. While the shooters failed to four bronze. India are third behind Millman, enters semifinals points. impress individually, the team, South Korea and Russia. India, comprising Saurabh, Arjun and including Verma, won silver in the Source: Agencies NEW YORK (TIP)Novak Djokovic managed to do what Roger Federer could not: beat 55th-ranked John Millman at the US Open. Djokovic moved a step closer to a third championship at India seek breezy end to English summer Flushing Meadows and 14th Grand Slam title overall by eliminating Millman 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. The No. 6-seeded Djokovic, who won Wimbledon in July, LONDON (TIP): Battered after yet had been drawn to face Federer with a semi-final berth at another series defeat, the Indian cricket stake. But Millman scuttled that showdown by stunning the team will be aiming to pick up the pieces 20-time Grand Slam champ in four sets in the fourth round and spoil Alastair Cook’s farewell party on a hot and humid evening that Federer said sapped his in the fifth and final Test against energy and made it hard to breathe. England starting Friday. This one wasn’t exactly simple for Djokovic: He only With England taking an unassailable converted four of 20 break points. And he finished with 53 3-1 lead in the five-Test series, the final unforced errors. But he did move on, and now will face Kei match at The Oval is only of academic Nishikori in the semi-finals. Source: AP importance but skipper Virat Kohli will want to finish on a high. A scoreline of 2- 3 will definitely look much better than 1- 4. Chief coach Ravi Shastri has tried to keep the morale of the team high by calling it the “best travelling side in the last 15 years”, something that is not corroborated by facts. Having lost back-to-back overseas series in South Africa and England, the myth of being good travellers has been though, has retained though has playing a Test match where team busted and the team has not been able to retained its No. 1 Test rankings despite combination will again come in focus. convince the fans that they are good series losses in both the overseas tours While they would want to play the best enough to win a series outside the in 2018 thus far. possible XI, there is also a case for Subcontinent. The Kohli-led side, In this backdrop, Kohli’s India will be experimentation with the line-up. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT 31

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Please email resume at [email protected] or text or WhatsApp at 7574781577. Please no phone calls. Once we receive email or text or WhatsApp, will contact. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 contd from Page 1 not parting with the entire stake, the high debt-levels and a "The US leaders assured it is review of the entire US high employee-to-aircraft ratio. To help the airline survive, the immigration system and not specifically targeted at one 2+2 talks take Indo-US... government had announced a financial restructuring plan country... there have been no significant reductions in the According to sources, there was no laundry list of irritants (FRP) in 2012 as part of the original turnaround plan, as per number of H1B visas so far," said a highly placed source. to be resolved overnight, rather shared understanding of which the airline's working capital loans were restructured to mutual concerns as regards trade ties, reducing the deficit, long-term debt. Supreme Court of India... visas, US sanctions against Iran and Russia as well as counter- "If FRP was working, Air India wouldn't have been in a dire terrorism cooperation and Indo-Pacific strategy. strait. FRP didn't go wrong. The FRP earmarked crude at $45 a community who had been hounded for their sexual Pompeo shared notes following his meetings with Pakistan barrel and today the crude is at $75 a barrel. Dollar was still orientation under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that PM Imran Khan and Army Chief Bajwa in Islamabad en route high. The plan, now, is to make Air India stand on its own feet made it a punishable offence. Delhi and the missives shared to act on terror and towards so that it can be sold in future when its conducive to sell the A five-judge Constitution Bench, headed by Chief Justice of reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan. airline. Unlike the FRP, where the government did financial India Dipak Misra, read down the British-era law, terming it "On the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, we recognized restructuring, the new plan will focus more on organizational "irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary". the importance of justice and retribution for the masterminds reform. Will make it a board managed company. One more It reversed the top court's 2013 judgment which re- behind this terrorist attack," said Swaraj. outsider may join the board," a senior Air India official said, criminalized consensual gay sex. The 2013 verdict had "India supports President Trump's South Asia Policy. His on condition of anonymity. Last month, the government overturned a 2009 judgment of the Delhi High Court which had call for Pakistan to stop its policy of supporting cross-border appointed ITC Chairman YC Deveshwar and Aditya Birla de-criminalized homosexual acts between consenting adults in terrorism finds resonance with us," she added. Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla as independent private. Pompeo reportedly mentioned that "it is too early to judge directors on the board of Air India. The verdict will not reopen concluded cases under Section the new Imran Khan government, but Pakistan has been asked As per estimates by aviation consultancy CAPA India, the 377 but can be relied upon in pending matters against the to step up counter-terrorism efforts and encouraged to take national carrier is expected to lose more than $2 billion in LGBT community members. right decisions and actions". value during 2018-19 and 2019-20. "Air India's value will The five judges wrote four concurring verdicts. While CJI "Pompeo assured the ministers that 'we have a long ask of continue to erode, making future privatization unlikely. In the Misra and Justice AM Khanwilkar delivered one verdict, the new Pakistan government', while sharing concerns about absence of full recapitalization and a clear direction, Air India Justices Rohinton Nariman, Dhananjay Chandrachud and Hafiz Saeed roaming freely," said an official privy to is likely to see a continued decline in its domestic and Indu Malhotra wrote separate verdicts. discussions. international market share, and head towards strategic The top court said homosexuality was a type of sexual India has asked the US to sustain pressure on Islamabad to irrelevance. This will diminish its potential to be revived and orientation and not a disease and members of the lesbian, gay, crack down on terror entities, sources say. to secure a strategic investor. In the meantime, it will remain a bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community deserved to be The sentiments are reflected in the joint statement issued structural distortion for the industry and a burden on the tax treated with human dignity. Terming sexual orientation a after talks in a significant tweak. payer. The quantum of losses will become increasingly "biological phenomenon", it said any discrimination on this India impressed upon the US to use "under Pakistan control, unacceptable," CAPA India said in its mid-year aviation ground was violative of their fundamental rights. instead of territory" referring to terror groups operating out outlook for 2018-19. Section 377 refers to 'unnatural offences' and says whoever of PoK and driving home territorial integrity issue, pointed The Air India official pointed out that the carrier's voluntarily has carnal inter-course against the order of nature out officials. "The ministers denounced any use of terrorist financials for the 2017-18 did not show any signs of with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with proxies in the region, and in this context, they called on improvement, primarily due to the soaring fuel costs. "I can't imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either Pakistan to ensure that the territory under its control is not reveal more on this as the results are being audited," he said. description for a term which may extend to 10 years and shall used to launch terrorist attacks on other countries," For the year 2016-17, Air India reported a net loss of Rs 6,288 also be liable to pay a fine. underlines the statement that was work in progress till late crore. Choubey said the ministry was yet to take a call whether The judgment came on petitions by dancer Navtej Jauhar, into the night. the new turnaround plan for Air India will require a Cabinet journalist Sunil Mehra, chef Ritu Dalmia, hoteliers Aman Ties with Iran and Russia came up for discussion from the approval or can be done bilaterally between the ministries of Nath and Keshav Suri, business executive Ayesha Kapur and Indian side during the dialogue, but without any specific civil aviation and finance. 20 IITians challenging the validity of Section 377. mention of the S400 missiles purchase, sources said. Meanwhile, Air India Ltd will raise ?500 crore in debt to "Section 377, so far as it penalizes any consensual sexual Americans reportedly shared India's position that its meet working capital needs and pay interest on its outstanding relationship between two adults, be it homosexuals (man and a defense security systems or energy suppliers could not be loans, a senior official at the state-run carrier said on man), heterosexuals (man and a woman) or lesbians (woman switched overnight to US platforms. But India assured it was Wednesday, September 5. and a woman), cannot be regarded as constitutional. working to reduce high bilateral trade deficit that Donald "Air India will soon issue a tender to raise ?500 crore from "However, if anyone, by which we mean both a man and a Trump has disapproved of openly. domestic banks," said the official who didn't want to be named. woman, engages in any kind of sexual activity with an animal, Indian officials sounded hopeful of a carve out on Chabahar The latest fundraiser will exhaust the sovereign guarantee the said aspect of Section 377 is constitutional, and it shall port, given its strategic importance to Afghanistan, to avoid limit of ?2,000 crore offered by the government to the loss- remain a penal offence," the CJI ruled. Any act without the heat of US sanctions against Iran. making airline, the official said. consent of the other person would also invite penal liability. Air India had in August raised ?1,500 crore from Bank of The SC also declared parts of Section 377 as an unreasonable Air India gets fresh fund.. Baroda under a sovereign guarantee to service bank loans and restriction on right to freedom of speech and expression. In his dues of international vendors, including leasing companies. separate but concurring verdict, Justice Chandrachud, said, We will not like value destruction to happen. If we do not The latest fund-raising follows a failed government attempt "Members of LGBT community are entitled, as all other support, there may be value erosion. Otherwise, when we to privatize Air India to stem the flow of public funds into citizens, to the full range of constitutional rights." actually find that environment has improved, oil prices have running the airline. Justice Nariman directed the Centre to ensure that the come down and we actually want to sell, we may find that value Civil aviation secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey on Tuesday, verdict was given wide publicity. He also asked for "programs has eroded," Choubey said. August 4 said the government has agreed to make a fresh to reduce and finally eliminate the stigma associated with such Late August, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in its equity infusion in Air India and also provide a sovereign persons" and sensitize government officials, particularly representation to the Parliamentary Standing Committee for guarantee. police officials, about the plight of LGBT persons. transport, tourism and culture, said that disinvestment of Air "At the moment, we are borrowing from domestic banks as Meanwhile, United Nations India Thursday, September 6, India is not going to be happening any time soon. The first it doesn't make sense to borrow from international lenders due lauded the Supreme Court for striking down a "key attempt by the government to sell its stake in the airline - to the value erosion of the rupee (against the dollar)," the component" of IPC's Section 377 which criminalizes "specific codenamed Project Royal - failed mainly due to the government official said. sexual acts between adults" and said the judgment will boost Air India also used the ?1,500 crore debt raised in August to efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against LGBTI "normalize debt accounts", some of which were in danger of persons. turning into non-performing assets, the official said. It also hoped the ruling will be the first step towards Air India has a net debt of about ?55,000 crore, including guaranteeing the full range of fundamental rights to LGBTI about ?21,000-22,000 crore of aircraft debt, the official said. "We persons. are hoping to repay the aircraft debt fully by 2021." The carrier Sexual orientation and gender expression form an integral took on the loans to pay for new planes from Boeing and part of an individual's identity the world over, and violence, Airbus. stigma and discrimination based on these attributes constitute an "egregious" violation of human rights, it said. India flags concern over H1B visa "The United Nations in India welcomes the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India striking down a key component issue of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalized specific sexual acts between adults, a law dating back to record and contribution of its diaspora to American society, British colonial rule that has targeted in particular lesbian, asking the Donald Trump administration to take a favorable gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals view on the matter. and communities," it said in a statement. "Specifically, I conveyed our expectation for a non- discriminatory and predictable approach to the H1B visa Pakistan may become... regime," said Swaraj in her press statement. Officials privy to the discussion mentioned that the "Pakistan continues to expand its nuclear arsenal with more American delegation led by Secretary of State Pompeo and warheads, more delivery systems, and a growing fissile DefenseSecretary James Mattis, acknowledged the positive materials production industry. We estimate that the country's role of the diaspora. stockpile could grow to 220 to 250 warheads by 2025, if the "I have mentioned this to Secretary Pompeo that on the basis current trend continues," said the 12-page report. of the friendship which exists between President Trump and The report first appeared in Jane's DefenseWeekly, a Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indians believe that America London-based magazine that reports on military and will not work against their interest," Swaraj said. corporate affairs said on Wednesday. (Source: IANS) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT 33

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