RNI No.2016/1957, REGD NO. SSP/LW/NP-34/2019-21 Follow us on: @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer instagram.com/dailypioneer/ Established 1864 OPINION 8 Published From WORLD 12 SPORT 15 DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL ARE WE AS HOLY BREXIT MAY HAVE TO BE FOXES HOLD LIVERPOOL BHUBANESWAR RANCHI RAIPUR ABOUT GANGA? DELAYED: FOREIGN SECY IN TITLE BLOW CHANDIGARH DEHRADUN Late City Vol. 155 Issue 30 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable LUCKNOW, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2019; PAGES 16 `3 MY JOSH IS ALWAYS HIGH: YAMI} GAUTAM } 14 VIVACITY www.dailypioneer.com BJP, Cong spar over job report Huge relief package Unemployment rate at its highest since 1972, news report quotes NSSO survey PNS n NEW DELHI in the age group of 15-29 years for farmers likely jumped more than three folds ndia is facing a massive to 17.4 per cent in 2017-18 ver- `12K/year cash to Iunemployment crisis with sus 5 per cent in 2011-12. In joblessness at the highest in case of female youth in rural small farmers; 14% nearly five decades. According areas, unemployment rate to the survey findings report- stood at 13.6 per cent in 2017- hike in Agriculture ed by a business newspaper, the 18 as compared to 4.8 per cent country is facing unprece- in 2011-12,” the report said. Budget mooted dented unemployment of 6.1 Countering the media per cent in 2017-18 the high- report, Niti Aayog has cited RAJESH KUMAR n NEW DELHI est since 1972-73. The assess- McKinsey Global Institute’s ment survey by the National report on “India’s Labour he interim Budget to be Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Market — A new emphasis on Tpresented by the Narendra was conducted between July Gainful Employment’ (2017)” Modi Government on Friday is 2017 and June 2018. which estimates that a combi- likely to announce a big pack- A war of words between nation of increased age for farmers. The sops, like- the Congress and the BJP Government spending, addi- ly to involve direct benefit Interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, along with Ministers of State Shiv Pratap erupted over the leaked job cre- tional IT hiring, the rise of transfer or transfer of cash of Shukla and Pon Radhakrishnan and the team of officials, gives the finishing ation report card on Friday. In independent work and an `12,000 per year (`6,000 each touches to the interim Budget at North Block in New Delhi on Thursday PTI a scathing attack on the increase in entrepreneurship for the winter and summer Narendra Modi Government, created gainful employment crops) to small and marginal institutional sources. maximum benefit to farmers. Congress president Rahul between 20 million and 26 farmers to ease their burden to “It is not clear whether the Sources in the Government Gandhi said the data revealed NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar surrounded by the media after a Press conference in New Delhi on Thursday PTI million people between 2014 carry out farming activities, Centre alone will foot the Bill said the interest subvention a “National Disaster”. In reac- and 2017. instead of offering subsidies. or it expects the States to share for agricultural credit will be tion, the BJP quickly respond- who had previously mounted a employment. females, it was 27.2 per cent in Similarly, Surjit Bhalla & The Ministry of the burden,” sources added. enhanced by 1-2 percentage ed and termed it as defence of lowering of UPA-era Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh 2017-18; it was 13.1 per cent in Tirtha Das (2018) in their Agriculture’s Budget is expect- The other step being consid- points from the current 3 per “#FakeNews!” GDP growth rates, claimed Kant, who too was present at 2011-12. The unemployment report estimates net job cre- ed to increase from `47,800 ered is doubling collateral-free cent for those who repay the The report has not been the report cited by the news- the conference, said India is rate among youth reached a ation as 22.1 million for the crore (revised Budget esti- loans under Kisan Credit Cards loans in time. made public with two members paper “is not finalised. It is a creating adequate number of record high level in 2017-18 as 2013-2017 period — a pace mates) in the 2018-19 to (KCCs) to `2 lakh and changes According to sources, the of the National Statistical draft report”. jobs for new entrants, but compared to previous year and considerably higher than the 11 `54585.21 crore in 2019-20. in the PM crop insurance Ministry is reported to have Commission alleging the The Aayog claimed that “probably we are not creating “much higher compared to million jobs created between “As per the plan, the scheme to enhance coverage proposed `14,008 crore in the Government was delaying the estimating employment gener- high quality jobs”. The NSSO that in the overall population”, 2004-5 and 2011-12. Government may combine all and ensure faster settlement of Budget this year as compared data. The NSSO report on job ated in the recent years is edu- job report was previously highlighted the report. Mohandas Pai & Baid farm subsidies, including fer- claims and schemes. to `12,983 crore in 2018-19 in data has been at the centre of cation enrollment that planned to be released in “For educated rural (September 2018) pointed out tiliser costs, in the DBT. Given Besides, the Government is the Prime Minsiter Fasal Bima much controversy after two increased from 101 million in December 2018. females, the unemployment that cumulatively, from the that there are 14 crore small and also likely to announce setting Yojna (PMFBY); `3,500 crore non-governmental members 2011-12 to 112 million in 2017. The draft of the NSSO rate ranged from 9.7 per cent formal and informal sectors, marginal farmer households up Commission for Cows in the for Prime Minister Krishi of the National Statistical Refusing to comment on the survey reportedly shows that at to 15.2 per cent between 2004- India generates over 1 crore in the country, the cost of the Budget proposals. The Ministry Sinchai Yojna (PMKSY) as Commission (NSC), PC content of the news report, the 7.8 per cent, joblessness is 05 and 2011-12, which rose to jobs each year. scheme could be as high as of Agriculture’s Budget is against `2,954 crore in 2018-19; Mohanan and JV Meenakshi, Niti Aayog chief said the higher in the urban areas of the 17.3 per cent in 2017-18,” the As per NITI Aayog, as `1.33-`1.44 lakh crore. The expected to increase from `6,544 crore for Integrated stepped down on Monday Government will release its country than in rural parts, report said. In case of rural many as16,970 new chartered proposal is to be open-ended to `47,800 crore (revised Budget scheme on agriculture mar- amid “disagreements” with the employment report by March where it was 5.3 per cent. educated males, the joblessness accountants were added to the include all farmers or restrict- estimates) in the 2018-19 to keting as against `5,507 crore Government over the func- after collating quarter-on-quar- “Among urban males aged rate surged to 10.5 per cent in workforce in 2017 with around ed to small, marginal and medi- `54585.21 crore in 2019-20. in 2018-19 and `1,350 crore for tioning of the commission ear- ter data. He also debunked between 15 and 29, unem- 2017-18 from 3.5-4.4 per cent 5,624 new practices setting up um farmers is to be announced The Government may propose Integrated scheme on agricul- lier this week. claims of jobless growth, saying ployment stood at 18.7 per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. shop, which would have creat- on Friday,” said sources. As per to tweak the guidelines of Prime ture cooperation in the pro- Meanwhile, Niti Aayog how a country can grow at an as opposed to 8.1 per cent in For instance, the rate of ed further additional jobs. a Nabard survey, only 36 per Minister Fasal Bima Yojna to posed Budget 2019-20. Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, average of 7 per cent without 2011-12. Among urban joblessness among rural males Continued on Page 7 cent of farmers take loans from ensure minimum premium and Continued on Page 7 CAPSULE BJP wrests Jind; Agusta accused Rajiv, lobbyist ED raids 6 locations over `111 cr ALOK VERMA MAY FACE Cong at halfway MUSIC FOR DEFIANCE New Delhi: Ousted CBI director Alok mark in Raj with Verma is likely to face departmental Deepak sent to ED remand memorials scam linked to Maya action for defying a Government Ramgarh victory order asking him to join as chief of PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI Fire Services on Thursday, the day PNS n NEW DELHI of his superannuation, and this may he Enforcement Directorate he Enforcement include suspension of post- T(ED) on Thursday got four- uling BJP on Thursday won TDirectorate (ED) on retirement benefits. day remand of AgustaWestland Rthe high-stakes Jind bypoll Thursday conducted searches VVIP helicopter scam while the Congress won the at six locations across Uttar 8 INDIANS HELD IN US ON accused Rajiv Saxena and Ramgarh Assembly seat in Pradesh in connection with a VISA FRAUD CHARGES seven-day remand of corporate Rajasthan, taking its tally in the money laundering case relating Washington: US Immigration and lobbyist Deepak Talwar, both of 200-member House to 100. to alleged irregularities of over Customs Enforcement has arrested whom were deported by the At Jind, BJP nominee `111 crore in construction of eight persons — all of whom are UAE on Wednesday night. Krishan Middha (48) wrested memorials in the State during either Indian nationals or Indian The ED sought eight days the seat from the main BSP supremo Mayawati’s stint Americans — on charges of custody of Saxena, a Dubai- Opposition Indian National as Chief Minister. fraudulently facilitating hundreds of based businessman, before spe- Lok Dal, forcing it to the fifth The latest ED move comes immigrants to illegally remain in the cial judge Arvind Kumar, who place. The Jannayak Janata close on the heels of separate US as students. allowed the agency to interro- Party, which broke away from cases by CBI and ED in con- gate him for four days. the INLD just weeks ago fol- nection with mining of minor and the Prevention of Cabinet colleagues — GDP RATE REVISED During the hearing, lowing a feud in the Chautala minerals and money launder- Corruption Act and it related Nasmeedunin Siddiqui and UPWARDS TO 7.2 % Saxena’s lawyer claimed that his family, put up a spirited fight ing issues respectively in which to alleged financial irregulari- Babu Singh Kushwaha — New Delhi: The Government on client was suffering from can- and finished second. the role of UP CM Akhilesh ties in the construction of besides 12 BSP MLAs and sev- Thursday revised the economic cer, a claim that was contested Rajiv Saxena, a Dubai-based businessman wanted in the VVIP chopper case, on The BJP candidate defeat- Yadav is to be probed by the memorials, including statues of eral others for alleged ‘wrong- growth rate upwards to 7.2 per cent by ED before the court which his way to be produced at court by Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on ed JJP’s Digvijay Singh two agencies. BSP founder Kanshi Ram and doings’ in the purchase of for 2017-18 from the 6.7 per cent said this has to be verified. Thursday PTI Chautala by 12,935 votes, Jind The agencies’ action also the party’s poll symbol ‘ele- sandstone for the memorials. estimated earlier. Saxena was picked up by Deputy Commissioner-cum- comes at a time when Yadav phant’, during the regime of On the Lokayukta’s report, Dubai authorities early on Talwar is facing charges of cases of corruption, while the Returning Officer Amit Khatri and Mayawati have forged an Mayawati as CM of UP an FIR was lodged by the vig- 3 ARRESTED IN SHOOTING Wednesday in connection with criminal conspiracy, forgery Income Tax Department said. Prime Minister Narendra alliance to contest the forth- between 2007 and 2012. ilance department against them AT GANDHI EFFIGY CASE the `3,600 crore and under various other sec- charged him with tax evasion. Modi thanked the people of coming Parliamentary polls. The vigilance department in 2014. Other named as Aligarh: Three persons were AgustaWestland VVIP chop- tions of the FCRA for alleged- Both Saxena and Talwar Jind for voting for the BJP. In the memorials case, the alleged that the construction of accused in the case include arrested in connection with the pers money laundering case ly diverting `90.72 crore worth were arrested by the ED soon “This is a seat where the party ED has filed a criminal case memorials “resulted in the loss more than 100 engineers and alleged gun firing at the effigy of and deported to India. of foreign funds meant for after arrival at the airport here. didn’t win earlier,” he tweeted. under Prevention of Money of over `111,44,35,066 to the officers of the UP Rajkiya Mahatma Gandhi here, police said Talwar was produced ambulances and other articles The duo was picked by The bypoll was ordered Laundering Act (PMLA) to Government exchequer and Nirman Nigam, Public Works on Thursday. before special judge SS Mann received by his NGO Dubai authorities on after the death of Middha’s investigate the allegations of unlawful gain to public ser- Department and New Okhla and the ED sought 14 days cus- Advantage India from Europe’s Wednesday “in assistance” to a father, INLD’s Hari Chand money laundering after taking vants and private individuals”. Industrial Development GOVT CLEARS `40K CRORE tody of the corporate aviation leading missile manufacturing request made by Indian agen- Middha. Out of 1,30,828 votes cognisance of a State vigilance The UP Government head- Authority (NOIDA). FOR 6 DESI SUBMARINES lobbyist but the court allowed company MBDA and aviation cies, officials said. polled, Middha secured 50,556 department complaint of 2014. ed by Mayawati had built the In the mining scam probe, New Delhi: In a major decision, the seven-day remand. Talwar is major Airbus. A co-accused and alleged against Digvijay Chautala’s The searched premises memorials, statues and parks the ED had earlier this month Defence Ministry on Thursday wanted by the ED and the CBI Talwar’s role in some avi- middleman in the case British 37,631. Randeep Singh include those relating to some entailing an expenditure of conducted searches at several approved indigenous construction of in a case of violation of Foreign ation deals during the UPA national Christian James Surjewal, a spokesperson for officials and other private per- over `2,600 crore in Lucknow, locations in a money launder- six submarines for the Indian Navy Contribution Regulation Act regime at the Centre is also Michel was recently extradited the Congress and its MLA sons, sources said. Noida and a few other places in ing case in which former Yadav at a cost of over `40,000 crore, (FCRA) and misusing over under the scanner. from Dubai to India last from Kaithal in Haryana, got The vigilance complaint the State. is under scanner as he held the officials said. `90 crore of funds received by Talwar was booked by the month. 22,740 votes. was filed under various sections The UP Lokayukta had mining portfolio during the an NGO run by him. ED and the CBI in criminal Continued on Page 7 Continued on Page 7 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) earlier indicted Mayawati’s two period of the scandal. BSP THREATENS TO FIGHT ALL LS SEATS IN K’TAKA Bengaluru: BSP chief Mayawati is yet to take a call on an alliance in Karnataka for the Lok Sabha polls No more stapled tea bags from July 1, firms tied up in knots and if a tie up did not work out, they would go it alone in all 28 seats, the party’s lone MLA N Mahesh said PNS n NEW DELHI it further following request in 2019. However, it said exten- exercise of the power con- here on Thursday. from the FBOs. After FBOs sion may be given on a case-to- ferred under Section (15) FSS ome July 1 and the food raised the issue of cost involved case basis depending on firm Act, 2006, hereby directs the RSS: KERALA OPPRESSING Cbusiness operators (FBOs) in changing over staple-less commitment from the FBOs concerned food business oper- SABARIMALA DEVOTEES will not be allowed to manu- machines and shortage of such with proper proof to change ators to discontinue the man- Allahabad: RSS chief Mohan facture, store, distribute, sell machines globally, the FSSAI over within a specified time. ufacture, storage, distribution, Bhagwat on Thursday accused and import stapled tea bags in under the Union Health The food authority has sale and import of stapled tea the Kerala Government of the country. The decision taken Ministry extended the date also directed the tea bag man- bags by January 1, 2018,” the oppressing devotees of Lord two years ago in July 2017 by further. ufacturing units to submit their FSSAI had issued the statement Ayyappa by exceeding the judicial the top food regulator, Food “Last year, we had decided plan to switch to new system by last year. mandate on the Sabarimala temple. Safety and Standard Authority to ban the stapler pins in tea procuring the new machines or There have been cases (FSSAI), follows concerns that bags from January 2019 as it modifying the existing when consumers put the entire SAD SKIPS NDA MEETING stapler pins may pose a poten- poses potential hazard to con- machines. stapled teabags in the cups and OVER INTERFERENCE tial hazard of inadvertently sumers since any loose staple The tea bags, particularly then heat it in a microwave; the New Delhi: In signs of emerging swallowing by consumers. pin consumed inadvertently those for green tea, packaging pins are metallic and thus are strain, the Shiromani Akali Dal, one Instead of stapler pins, the with tea may cause a serious contribute to 3-4 per cent by very harmful if consumed. of the BJP’s oldest ally, on Thursday companies have been asked to health hazard,” said an official value of the total tea sale. But Stapler pins are made of gal- “boycotted” a meeting of the NDA, make knotted tea bags. from FSSAI. it is the fastest growing segment vanised iron. Galvanised iron saying it is “extremely upset” over Though the ban was to be Now, the food authority with 50-60 per cent increase is iron with zinc coating which RSS’ alleged interference enforced on January 1, 2018, has issued notification to ban every year. prevents the iron from cor- in internal affairs of Sikhs. the FSSAI decided to postpone the stapled tea bags by June end “The Food Authority, in roding. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 city 02

RSS and saints demand early Memorial scam: ED conducts searches PNS n LUCKNOW Samajwadi Party regime in and had said there was no the FIR, sources in police said 2012-16. Reacting to the devel- proof against her or any in Lucknow. construction of Ram temple he Enforcement opment, the former chief min- bureaucrat. The FIR was registered at TDirectorate (ED) on ister said that the agency was While Naseemuddin Gomti Nagar police station by Thursday conducted searches targeting opposition parties Siddiqui, who is facing sever- vigilance inspector Ram PNS n PRAYAGRAJ at over half-a-dozen places in ahead of the general elections. al cases of disproportionate Naresh Rathore in January the Uttar Pradesh in connec- His statement was sup- assets, is already out of the BSP 2014 when Akhilesh Yadav adhus and Rashtriya tion with the Rs 1,400-crore ported by BSP chief Mayawati and has now joined the was the Chief Minister of UP. Swayamsevak Sangh in memorial scam during who recently forged an alliance Congress, Babu Singh The other major finding in Sone voice demanded early Bahujan Samaj Party chief with the SP. Kushwaha was expelled from the Lokayukta report was that construction of Ram temple at Mayawati’s tenure. The raids were conducted the BSP after he was accused in around Rs 4,188 crore was Ayodhya, on the first day of the The ED searches come a five months after the Allahabad another infamous scam in spent on the purchase and fin- two-day Vishwa Hindu week after the Central Bureau High Court in September last National Rural Health Mission ishing of stones for the memo- Parishad-sponsored Dharma of Investigation (CBI) raided asked for the status of vigilance (NRHM) in the state. Singh is rials, out of which around 35 Sansad in the Kumbh city on the premises of officers and report in the alleged memorial presently in jail in connection percent went in the pockets of Thursday. ministers of former Chief scam. The high court had also with the case. bureaucrats, politicians, con- The presence of RSS chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s directed the administration not Along with the two former tractors and engineers. Mohan Bhagwat at the Dharma Cabinet in connection with to “spare” any culprits. A bench BSP ministers, former joint The Lokayukta report rec- Sansad has increased its impor- the illegal sand mining and of Chief Justice DB Bhosale and director of mining SA ommended investigation tance even though the rival fac- Gomti Riverfront scam. Justice Yashwant Verma was Farooqui, former managing against 199 people and also tion led by Shankaracharya According to officials, hearing the matter then. director of Rajkiya Nirman stated that there was evidence Swarupnand Saraswati has on many bureaucrats are also on The UP Lokayukta had Nigam CP Singh and 15 engi- of commission taken by the 199 Wednesday announced the the radar of the ED as the indicted former ministers neers have also been named in people named in the report. ‘shilanyas’ for the Ram temple searches are underway. Naseemuddin Siddiqui and at Ayodhya on February 21. The residence of then man- Babu Singh Kushwaha along The Shankarachaya’s aging director of UP Nirman with 197 others for “wrongdo- announcement, which has been Nigam, CP Singh, in Lucknow ing” in the purchase of sand- supported by the strong RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti chief Jagadguru Hansdevacharya at Vishva Hindu Parishad's was searched by the ED offi- stone for Dalit memorials in Akhara Parishad, has been 'Dharma Sansad' during the Kumbh Mela 2019 in Prayagraj on Thursday PTI cials along with those of offi- Lucknow and Noida during denounced by the VHP on the cers and contractors involved Mayawati’s regime from 2007 grounds that the shilanyas was “The Supreme Court has that women, if they wanted, ings of saints and sat on the in the alleged scam. to 2012. Lokayukta NK done in 2001 and there is no said that temples are a public could go to the Sabarimala back side of the dais. Earlier, the CBI had carried Mehrotra, who handed over his need for another such event. place but it is not so. Besides temple and if required they Though Yogi Adityanath, out searches at 14 locations in 88-page report to former Chief In his address to the being a public place, a temple should be given security. When was in the Kumbh city in the connection with the alleged Minister Akhilesh Yadav, had, Dharma Sansad, being held in is also a sacred place for the no Indian women was ready to morning to meet RSS chief and illegal mining of minor miner- however, exonerated BSF chief the VHP camp at Sector 14 of Hindus. The court’s observation go to the temple, the Kerala other saints, he skipped the als in Hamirpur district during Mayawati for lack of evidence the Kumbh Mela Area, cannot be accepted,” he said. government brought women Dharma Sansad. Bhagwat called for unity The RSS chief accused the from Sri Lanka and took them Shree Ram Janmabhoomi among the Hindu community Kerala government of oppress- inside the temple through back Nyas chairperson and head of and said that until the youths ing devotees of Lord Ayyappa door,” he said in the meeting Mani Ramdasji Chhavni in connected with their roots, by exceeding the judicial man- presided over by Jagadguru Ayodhya, Mahant Nritya Gopal the community could not be date on the Sabarimala temple. Shankaracharya Swami Das said the people of the Unemployed youths strengthened. “There are many He said when the women Vasudevanand Saraswati. country had full confidence moves afoot to divide the from the country refused to go However, amid specula- that Ram temple would be Hindu society. Accordingly, it to the temple, the Kerala gov- tion that Chief Minister Yogi constructed during the present is the need of the hour to ernment brought women from Adityanath might attend the BJP regime. will oust BJP in LS reunite the segmented Hindus Sri Lanka to give them entry in Dharma Sansad, his deputy “If Ram temple is not con- through a religious renais- the temple to insult the Hindus. Keshav Prasad Maurya reached structed during the Narendra sance,” the RSS chief said. “The apex court had said the venue and took the bless- Modi and Yogi Adityanath rules, when it will be construct- polls: Akhilesh ed?” he asked. Demanding early construc- PNS n LUCKNOW youths would defeat the BJP in tion of the Ram temple, the the next polls, he added. Yogi meets Bhagwat, saints mahant said the government amajwadi Party president The SP chief also shared a Prayagraj (PNS): Chief should evolve a smooth consti- SAkhilesh Yadav on media report which published Minister Yogi Adityanath vis- tutional process for building Thursday called on party work- the findings of the National ited the Kumbh Mela Area on the temple. ers and leaders to gear up for Sample Survey Office’s period- Thursday and met Rashtriya Yoga guru Baba Ramdev in Lok Sabha polls and strength- ic labour force survey (PLFS). Swayamsevak Sangh chief his address demanded enforce- en the party up to the booth In a statement issued here, Mohan Bhagwat and with sev- ment of common civil code. level so that Bharatiya Janata the SP president further alleged eral saints. The Chief Minister Around 5,000 saints are Party would be easily defeated. that the BJP was a party of met Bhagwat at the RSS office attending the Dharma Sansad, The former Chief Minister “conspirators” and an “expert” in Jhunsi and was with him for though it has been boycotted by of UP also cited a report that in communalising atmosphere. about one-and-half hours. 13 akharas. says the country’s unemploy- “It is the responsibility of all The Chief Minister then VHP working president ment rate was at a 45-year-high the SP workers to make the met Puri Shankaracharya, Alok Kumar and internation- in 2017-18, and said the jobless people aware of the BJP’s con- Swami Nishchalanand al president Vishnu Sadashiv youths would throw out the spiracies and expose them. Saraswati and briefed him Kokje along with entire work- Narendra Modi government in The BJP has ruined the coun- about the government’s stand ing committee were present. the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. try,” he said. “While farmers are on the construction of a Ram On the first day, a resolu- Akhilesh Yadav claimed suffering... GST and demoneti- temple in Ayodhya. The Chief tion was passed on Sabarimala that the BJP, which presented sation have adversely affected Minister also met Mahant temple, suggesting a Ayodhya- fake data on providing employ- traders and youths who could Nritya Gopal Das and Juna like campaign to unite the ment, stood exposed. not get jobs,” he added. Akhada mahamandaleshwar Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets Swami Nishchalanand Saraswati at the Hindus. On Friday, the In the last 25 years, the rate He asked the party work- Swami Avadheshnand Giri. latter’s camp in Kumbh Mela Area in Prayagraj on Thursday PTI Dharma Sansad will adopt a of unemployment was highest ers to remain active on booths resolution on the Ram temple. in 2017-18, Akhilesh said in a and ensure the BJP’s defeat in tweet with the hashtag the Lok Sabha polls. ‘HowsTheJobs’, a twist on He also cautioned the SP “How’s The Josh”, a popular line workers against BJP’s evil 18 inspectors shifted from the film “Uri: The designs as they could go ahead 4.5 million new voters in Surgical Strike”. and divide society on caste and out of district Now these unemployed religion lines to win elections. Muzaffarnagar: Eighteen UP, 1.2 million first timers police inspectors in western Uttar Pradesh have been shift- ed to another district on the PNS n LUCKNOW time after they attained the age the last date of nominations Ambedkar’s statue damaged directive of the Election of 18 years and would be eligi- during the election process. Commission, sources said. total of 4.5 million new ble to vote in the coming Lok He said the Lok Sabha Azamgarh: Protesters Upon being alerted, the Election Commission had Avoters have been added in Sabha polls. polls would be held entirely hurled stones and blocked traf- police rushed to the spot to directed transfer of all police the electoral rolls of Uttar The Election Commission with Voter verifiable paper fic after a statue of Dr Bhimrao control the situation, they said. officers posted for more than Pradesh, taking the total voters of India has taken up a massive audit trail (VVPAT) system Ambedkar was found damaged Senior officials controlled three years in a district. PTI strength in the state to 144 voter revision programme for and a meeting with the repre- in Mahul town here on the situation and assured the million. the past three months. sentatives of political parties Thursday morning, officials locals of stern action against the The final publication of the The Chief Electoral Officer had been held to make them said. culprits. A new statue will be electoral rolls would be made said that the names of 2.3 mil- aware of the functioning of the The locals also attacked a installed, SP Bablu Kumar said. on Friday with an increase in lion voters had been struck VVPAT attached to electronic police outpost nearby, they Two companies of the number of voters from 141.9 down as they had either died or voting machines (EVMs). added. provincial armed constabulary million to 144 million, UP had voting rights at two places. He denied any possibility The Ambedkar statue near have been deployed as a pre- Chief Electoral Officer L Venkateshwarlu said eligi- of tampering with the EVM or the trisection under the cautionary measure. PTI Venkateshwarlu disclosed here ble voters whose name were VVPAT machines as they Mahraula police station limits on Thursday. still missing in the electoral roll crossed through four transpar- was suspected to have been He said 1.2 million voters could register their names ent checks in front of the rep- damaged on Wednesday night, had been registered for the first online for becoming a voter till resentatives of political parties officials said. NOTICE

Notify that I have changed the name of my daughter from Syeda Fatima to Syeda IAS Week begins with art, photography contests Fatima Abdul Rehman for all purposes. Abdul Rehman, PNS n near E-54/2 Sarvoday Nagar, LUCKNOW will host a dinner for the offi- Lucknow. cers at Raj Bhawan. he IAS Week, the annual Besides taking up the Tevent of Uttar Pradesh IAS issues of the association and its NOTICE Association, commenced here members, the IAS Association on Thursday and will contin- meeting will also elect the ue till February 3. new office-bearers. The IAS Notify that I have The IAS Week was earlier Association will also discuss changed my name from Rais scheduled for December 13 last the demand for police com- Fariya to Rais Fariya Minhaj year but was postponed. The missioner system and may Ali for all purposes. Rais five-day-long event will be pass a resolution on it. Fariya Minhaj Ali W/o Abdul attended by around 500 Governor Ram Naik had Rehman 462/77 Ramganj, bureaucrats of UP cadre and during the recently concluded Husainabad, Lucknow. their family members. Police Week advocated intro- On the opening day on duction of police commis- Thursday, an art and photog- sionerate system in the state. NOTICE raphy competition was organ- He had later written a letter to ised. It was inaugurated by Principal Secretary Rajan Shukla welcoming Chief Secretary Anup Chandra Pandey Chief Minister Yogi on the opening day of IAS Week in Lucknow on Thursday Pioneer Notify that I have changed Chief Secretary Anup Chandra Adityanath, asking him to the name of my son from Pandey. seriously consider the pro- Syed Hamza to Syed Hamza Chief Minister Yogi for the IAS officers at his offi- governance. posal. Abdul Rehman for all Adityanath will address the cial residence. The general body meeting The traditional cricket purposes. Abdul Rehman meeting of the association on During the Chief Minister’s of the UP IAS Association will match between UP IAS offi- near E-54/2 Sarvoday Nagar, Friday. On the same day, the address, four IAS officers will be held on Saturday and on the cers and IPS officers will be Lucknow. Chief Minister will host lunch give presentations on good same day, Governor Ram Naik held here on February 3.

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Revenue clerk held for Man fires at Cyber crime gang busted Book fair rival over PNS n LUCKNOW information and team mem- they were purchasing ampli- begins today bers were sent to the place. fiers or music systems. land dispute ith the arrest of three per- During initial interrogation, To operate a SIM box, the PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n accepting bribe Wsons, the cyber cell of the suspects could not answer accused used to purchase a LUCKNOW PNS n LUCKNOW Lucknow police claimed to questions properly and the local SIM card by submitting PNS n LUCKNOW the ACO for help. as field incharge in BSNL. have busted a gang which purpose of carrying the false documents and then used he Lucknow Book Fair, Subsequently, Singh was asked Complainant Sonali brick kiln owner and his caused a loss of several lakh machines which they had in to insert it in the SIM box. It Twhich kicks off on Friday at team of Anti-Corruption to remain in touch with the Gautam of Kalyanpur said she Asupporters were accused of rupees to the Indian Telecom their backpacks. They were surfaced that the accused the Sangeet Natak Akademi, AOrganisation nabbed a clerk and keep negotiating the got acquainted with Anamika opening fire on their rival with department by using China- brought to the police station mostly had used the docu- will be highlighting road safe- woman amin (revenue clerk) deal. On Thursday, Sonika Singh during her college days an intention to kill him in con- made SIM boxes (call routers) and were interrogated. It was ments of poor labourers and ty issues since the road safety red-handed after she accepted Singh called Singh to meet her sometime back. “Anamika got nection with a land dispute in on Thursday. then only their crime was workers while purchasing SIM awareness week will start from Rs 10,000 as a bribe from a vil- and hand over her the cash for me introduced to Alok Singh as Banthra on Thursday after- Those arrested were iden- unearthed,” the Hazratganj CO cards. February 4. lager at Collectorate on the work. Singh informed the her husband. Alok claimed noon. tified as Sachinraj Isaac of said. The entire ‘business’ is Key organiser of the book Thursday noon. ACO team looking the case. himself a BSNL employee and As per reports, Sujeet Singh Maharashtra, Chanchal Mishra During interrogation, the controlled by handlers based in fair Manoj Chandel said that As per reports, Sarvjeet Around 3.35 pm, the team later offered a job to me for of Banthra runs his brick kiln of Bhadohi and Sujeet Singh of accused owned up their crime China and US. The handlers they would have a marked Singh of Kakrabad village (on members in civvies reached which I had to pay cash. On in the locality and had a rival- Varanasi. Sachinraj is an MBA and disclosed that they used to used to route the calls through area with zebra lines, signages Mohan Road in Para) had room number 42 and Singh January 11, Alok took the cash ry with Pawan Kriplani, who while Chanchal and Sujeet are trap those talking to overseas servers and then used to trans- and signals where children applied for compensation was asked to go inside the room from me and took me to Gomti also deals in the same business. graduates. people luring them to get a tele- mit signals in the SIM boxes would be given the demonstra- against the land acquired by the to hand over the cash. Soon Nagar. On the way, he asked me Around noon, Sujeet’s nephew They have very sound phone call done at a rate lower laced with SIM cards. It tion on how they should follow state government for the con- after Singh gave the cash to to give him my earrings and Dilip Singh of Banthra was at knowledge of IT devices and than the Indian Telecom showed that a call being made road safety rules. He said that struction of national state high- Sonika, the team members ring made of gold,” she alleged. his uncle’s brick kiln when he had installed set-ups in China, department. through the SIM box was being the Transport department had way outer ring in Mohan some- entered the room and caught To get the miscreants saw Rajendra Singh, a support- Nepal, Philippines and Sri They disclosed that they made to a local number in approached them for carrying time back. To pursue his case, the revenue clerk. traced, the victim played a er of Pawan, digging the road Lanka. were in contact with their India. out the road safety awareness Singh started making rounds of trick with Anamika and locat- with a JCB machine. He called A team of cyber cell agents in foreign countries and At the time of call, a cus- amongst visitors to the book the land acquisition cell (room FRAUD ed her. She said that Alok and Sujeet and went to the place to worked under the supervision with their connivance they tomer remained unaware about fair. number 42) at Collectorate A BBA Ist year girl student Anamika blocked her cell num- stop the work. of ASP, East, AP Singh and used to get the call rate lowered the method which miscreants RTO, Administration, where Sonika Singh, the rev- accused her classmate of ber after defrauding her. This snowballed into a ver- Hazratganj CO AK Mishra. On for a customer. They admitted did through computerised Raghvendra Singh said that enue clerk, was handling com- defrauding her of Rs 10,000 “Anamika also went absent bal spat and Pawan reached Thursday, the team members that they caused a huge revenue applications. Those running they approached the book fair pensation cases. Singh alleged- and jewellery in the name of from the college. I took a num- there. In support of Pawan, were tipped off about the mis- loss to Indian Telecom depart- exchanges are paid according to since it was an event and the ly was asked to pay Rs 10,000 facilitating a job at BSNL. She ber of my acquaintance and Mohan also reached the scene creants who were carrying ment by running a parallel sys- the traffic diverted from their department would deliver a lec- as a bribe if he wanted to get the lodged a case at Gudamba started chatting with Anamika. while Sujeet reached from large backpacks containing tem. exchange. ture. file on compensation cleared. police station and also named “Anamika fell into the trap. I Dilip’s side. some machines. The police It surfaced that the SIM In view to the sensitivity of Meanwhile, art installa- After trying to negotiate her friend’s husband who traced her location and later During the verbal spat, were also tipped off that the boxes were illegally imported the illegal practice, senior tions will be highlighted on the the issue, Singh complained to claimed himself to be a posted nabbed her,” she said. Rajendra loaded his double suspects were planning to get from China and at the time of police officials and sleuths of grounds of Sangeet Natak barrel gun and opened fire on hotel rooms booked in purchase the miscreants made Anti-Terror Squad also quizzed Akademi for the book Dilip injuring him in his stom- Hazratganj. “We developed the wrong declaration stating that the miscreants. fair. ach. “Dilip suffered pellet “They will portray books in Nurse’s murder: Police hunt for prime suspect injuries in his stomach and he the form of art. There will be was admitted to a hospital. 10 installations which we will PNS n LUCKNOW Both had got the room booked for four days Police registered a case of mur- Sanatkada festival to showcase rare arts have on the grounds. We are and were to check out at 12 pm on Wednesday. derous assault against Pawan, making an effort to bring in a n the case of alleged murder of a nurse at a “On Wednesday, around 10 am, Rajesh left the Mohan and Rajendra,” police PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW of Moharrum and buried in a local burial ground concept of a book fair which INaka hotel, the autopsy report ascertained hotel alone. When he did not turn up by 8 pm, spokesman AK Dwivedi said. named the karbala, making the journey there a has a wide variety of things so asphyxia as the cause of death due to ante- we got suspicious and reached their room but Explaining the cause he Sanatkada festival opening on February symbolic pilgrimage to the original battlefield that book fairs survive,” he mortem injuries. Samta was found lying dead it was locked,” said the hotel staff. behind the bloody brawl, the T1 with the theme “Husne Karigiri” will doc- of Karbala,” she said. added. in the bathroom of the hotel on Wednesday They said they waited till 10.30 pm and later spokesman said the brick kiln ument the craft of making the tazia and alam Talking about this art, she pointed out that Meanwhile, a social organ- night. ASP, West, Vikas Tripathi said nurse Samta used a key to open it. “At first glance, we did not is located in Jahanabad village among the several rare arts of Lucknow. the skills were passed down the generations, so isation will also organise Nishad died of asphyxia. “It seemed that she find anybody in the room. But, when we checked of Banthra. “Sujeet and Pawan Madhavi Kukreja, the key organiser of the fes- that the embellishments and colour combina- Ankuram Shiksha Mahotsav at ended her life in the hotel room,” he said. He the washroom, we found Samta lying on the are at loggerheads on a land on tival, said that they had zeroed in on the arts spe- tions were kept intact. the book fair. added the police were hunting for Rajesh floor there,” they told police. The articles were which a road was constructed cific to the state capital. “While one person does the cutting, This organisation has Tripathi, an Ayush doctor, with whom she had lying strewn across the floor. A scarf was tied by the state government for “The taazia makers live in the Kazmain area another does the gluing and so on, in carefully been running a programme checked in at the hotel. around the victim’s neck. The crime scene sug- vehicular movement. Sujeet in Old Lucknow where they create intricately planned steps of construction. Five taazias can aimed to transform govern- Rajesh Tripathi (38) is posted as an Ayush gested that Rajesh had a verbal spat with Samta alleged that Pawan was getting detailed taazias using bamboo and coloured be made from about three bamboo sticks ment primary schools in doctor in Jaurahi village of Banda district. Samta and the articles fell down in a fight ensured the road dug with an intention paper, ranging in height from 10 inches to 8 which are cheaper if bought several months in state. Nishad (24) was posted as a nurse at Primary thereafter. The nurse had injury marks over her to grab the land for his person- metres” she said. advance. Once the frame, made of either bam- Several government Health Centre (PHC) in Katehari village of face. Police recovered a note supposedly scrib- al use,” he said. “They also supply these to neighbouring boo or cardboard, is readied, women cover it primary and upper primary Ambedkarnagar. Both knew each other since bled by Rajesh. Rajesh used dirty words in the The spokesman added that areas around Lucknow. Work on taazias begins with rough old paper. The new coloured paper schools from 11 districts, 2016 when they worked together in Chitrakoot. note for the victim. He also had written about the police were investigating about six months prior to Moharrum, ensuring is applied as a second layer. The younger chil- namely, Agra, Aligarh, Initial reports revealed that Rajesh, along being blackmailed by her. A liquor bottle and the case. that there is enough supply to fulfill growing dren then enjoy adding the final glitter on the Basti, Maharajganj, Etawah, with Samta had checked in at the hotel on two glasses were also recovered from the room. “Teams had been formed demands. It needs a trained eye and knowledge surface,” she said. Mathura, Lakhimpur Kheri, January 26. Rajesh had mentioned Samta as his Kaiserbagh CO Amit Kumar Rai said that and they had been asked to of the original structures in order to prepare a She added that the alam represented the Kannauj, Balrampur, Ayodhya maternal cousin and had got room number 110 in CCTV footage Rajesh was seen talking to launch raids to nab prime taazia that is akin to the grave of Imam banner held aloft by Hazrat Abbas Bin Ali, the and Lucknow will be partici- booked in his name. He had submitted a xerox somebody over the phone and roaming in the accused Rajendra, Pawan and Hussain,” she said. alamdar or standard-bearer of Imam Hussain at pating in the 10-day copies of his and Samta’s Aadhaar cards. gallery outside the room. Mohan,” he said. “It is carried in a procession on the 10th day the battle of Karbala. exhibition. FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 city 04

Girl suffers injuries as car LMRC all set for Workshop on wetlands, climate change hosted hits her at school gate CMRS inspection PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Lucknow (PNS): Lucknow Metro’s day-long workshop on ‘Wetlands and PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW Conned balance section of the North-South cor- Aclimate change’ was organised on ridor (phase 1-A) is all set for the Thursday at the Institute for Wildlife class I girl student of St Francis’ School Two unidentified miscreants imperson- upcoming inspection by commission- Sciences, ONGC Centre for Advanced Ain Gomti Nagar Extension in Gomti ating themselves as policemen defrauded a er of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS). Studies, Lucknow University. Nagar police station area suffered injuries woman of her jewellery in Kalyanpur local- LMRC managing director Kumar Like previous years, this year also on allegedly due to the reckless driving of a ity of Gudamba on Thursday evening. Keshav on Thursday reviewed the the occasion of World Wetlands Day woman. The victim is admitted to a hospi- Savitri Mishra of Vikas Nagar was going to progress of the ongoing finishing work (February 2, 2019) the Biodiversity and tal and is recuperating. attend a marriage function in at the Munshipulia, Lekhraj market and Wildlife Conservation Lab, Department of In her complaint, girl’s mother Ruby Vivekanandpuram and was stopped by the Badshahnagar Metro stations. “The Zoology, University of Lucknow, and the Khan of Irshad Apartment on Jagat Narayan miscreants who were on a bike. “The mis- testing of lifts and escalators which had Institute for Wildlife Sciences, ONGC Road in Kaiserbagh locality said her daugh- creants told me that they were policemen earlier been installed is being carried Centre for Advanced Studies, in collabo- ter Zara was hit by the car at the gate of the and asked me why I was wearing the jew- out rigorously along with installation ration with the Uttar Pradesh Biodiversity school. “We send her by a school van. ellery. When I told them that it was none of and testing of other electrical equip- Board and Centre for Biodiversity and Around 8.30 am, when Zara got down from their concern, they said a loot incident had ment and lighting. Moreover, the pub- Wildlife Research and Conservation the school van at the gate of the school, the taken place in the area and suggested me to lic announcement system and signage (CBWRC) celebrated the day. car hit her in her leg. We rushed her to a hos- put off the jewellery and put it inside the have also been installed,” a senior Various lectures from experts were pital but the doctors deferred the treatment purse,” she said. LMRC official said. delivered on the occasion. Prof Amita saying it was a police case. We contacted the Savitri added she gave in to their advice During the inspection, LMRC MD Kannaujia (department of Zoology) deliv- police but no one reached there,” she told and started putting off the jewellery. “One also instructed the Metro staff and civil ered a lecture on ‘What are wetlands, wet- newsmen. of them then took my ornaments from my contractor to speed up the repair work land Ecosystem,’ Shailendra Singh (direc- She said she was vice-president in the hand and put it inside a paper and wrapped of roads running along the viaducts in tor, TSA) delivered a lecture on ‘Reptiles minority cell of the Samajwadi Party. “After it. He later gave it back to me and left the the balanced elevated section of North- of wetlands,’ Praveen Rao Koli (IFS offi- I did not get much support from the police, scene,” she said. South corridor (phase 1-A) from KD cer) delivered a lecture on ‘Birds of wet- I called our leader Akhilesh Yadav who The victim said she narrated the inci- Singh 'Babu' stadium to Munshipulia. lands,’ Amit Mishra (CA) and Neeraj talked to the police and later our case was dent to her relatives who asked me to check In addition to it, the automatic entry, Srivastava (state coordinator, Wetland registered,” she claimed. She said the police the ornaments. “When I opened the paper exit shutter gates at the Metro stations International, IBCN, UP Chapter) deliv- failed to track the woman who was driving sachet, I found my ornaments missing,” she have also been fitted along with other ered lectures on ‘Bird behaviour and the car. said. Police are investigating the case. ventilation and public utilities. ecology.’ Zoology department professor Amita Kannaujia said that several teams of vol- unteers of biodiversity and wildlife conser- every year on February 2 to create glob- and are regarded as desirable places to live Traffic department drive for wrong parking vation lab would spread awareness on al awareness about their value for human- next to or overlook. Less appealing are February 1, 2019, by distributing pam- ity and the planet. It also marks the adop- swampy areas or ephemeral wetlands PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW “These cars are parked from Badshahnagar inspected the area and feel that a divider phlets and flyers based on conservation of tion of the Ramsar Convention on which remain periodically wet. There to Polytechnic which is not allowing the in front of the Madiaon police station can wetlands. Wetlands in 1971 in the Iranian city of has been a tendency to drain such areas he Traffic department has begun issu- flow of the traffic and hence we have begun smoothen the flow of the traffic,” he said. On the occasion of World Wetlands Ramsar. for urban development, especially if they Ting challans for vehicles parked below issuing the challans,” he said. He said that On the ITMS (Integrated Traffic Day which falls on February 2, a group Wetlands and Climate Change is the have been neglected and overgrown in the U-girder and adjacent to the plant they would continue with the exercise in Management System) work which is being of students along with volunteers and Prof theme for the World Wetlands Day-2019. weeds. divider of Lucknow Metro on the Faizabad the coming days. carried out with automatic signaling at the Amita Kannaujia will leave for Nawabganj “Urban wetlands make cities livable in This approach ignores the benefits road. Meanwhile, the SP also inspected Hazratgunj crossing and the Indira Gandhi bird sanctuary, Unnao, to attend the Uttar many ways – not only as places to enjoy wetlands provide in absorbing and storing SP, Traffic, Ravi Shankar Nim, while Madiaon area along with the PWD offi- Pratishthan, he said that the trials were on Pradesh Bird Festival and explore the wet- but for the role they play as water filters excess rainfall and providing ‘green space’ talking to “The Pioneer”, people were park- cials to see what could be done to improve and details would be known by Feburary land biodiversity. and in controlling floods. Lakes, ponds, for the urban dwellers,” stated Amita ing their vehicles there in violation of rules. the flow of the traffic in the area. “We have 4. World Wetlands Day is celebrated rivers and streams enhance the landscape Kannaujia. CIMAP gives 300 quintals of mentha suckers to farmers

PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW CIMAP Kisan Mela which was Research (ICAR), was the farmers would help in the was also arranged on the occa- AKSHAY, CIM-SUVAS and attended by about 7,000 farm- chief guest at the Kisan Mela. development of clusters for sion in which 10 laboratories of CIM-SUKHDA and one he Central Institute of ers and entrepreneurs from He inaugurated the CSIR pavil- diversification of agricultural CSIR, including CDRI, NBRI, lemongrass variety, CIM-ATAL TMedicinal and Aromatic different parts of the country at ion during the occasion and activities by cultivation of med- IITR, IHBT, IICT, CCMB, developed by the scientists of Plants (CIMAP) distributed 300 the Institute on Thursday. also addressed Kisan Mela in icinal and aromatic crops in the NEIST, CFTRI, IIP and CSIR-CIMAP were released. quintals of mentha suckers on Scientists said that the total which a large number of farm- country. He opined that the CIMAP and also FFDC, Besides this, four MoUs with Thursday to its growers at the yield of this planting material ers, scientists and representa- farmers should now focus on NMPB, ICAR-CISH and Uttar Pradesh Forest itself would generate a gross tives from non-government value-addition of medicinal ICAR-IISR displayed their Department, Jan Seva Sangh, return of about `15 crore with- organisations and industries and aromatic crops to double technologies and services. The Shirdi, Ashish Concentrate in a span of three months. were present. their farm income. chief guest also visited the International Pvt Ltd and These views were expressed by During his address to Prof Anil Kumar Tripathi, stalls of CSIR-CIMAP benefi- Aromatic and Allied the experts at the annual Kisan farmers, he stressed that high- director, CSIR-CIMAP, in his ciary farmers, entrepreneurs Chemicals, Bareilly, were also Mela organised by CSIR- quality seeds, saplings and address, briefed about the and industry. exchanged during this occa- Central Institute of Medicinal planting material should be dis- farmer-centric activities under- Aus-Gyanya and CSIR- sion. A mobile app for moni- and Aromatic Plants (CSIR- tributed among the farmers for taken by CSIR-CIMAP in var- CIMAP annual report-2017 toring the progress of the DBT- CIMAP) on Thursday . Mangla enhancing their income. ious parts of the country under were also released during the sponsored project in Roy, former director general, He also emphasised that the CSIR Aroma Mission. occasion. Also three improved Bundelkhand was also Indian Council of Agricultural self-help groups (SHGs) of the A special CSIR pavilion varieties of basil CIM- launched. AKTU signs MoU CITYBRIEFS WORLD LEPROSY DAY with NBRI to World Leprosy Day-2019 was observed at the Base Hospital on Thursday with a programme organised by the department promote research of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. The theme of the Leprosy Day-2019, which is traditionally observed on the death PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was aptly titled ‘Ending discrim- LUCKNOW ination, stigma and prejudice,’ a cause for which the Father of the Nation strived tirelessly throughout his whole life. The inau- r APJ Abdul Kalam gural address was given by Brig N Ramakrishnan, Commandant, DTechnical University Base Hospital, who stressed the need for doing away with the (AKTU) and the National misconceptions about the disease along with early diagnosis and Botanical Research Institute treatment. This was followed by presentations by doctors and a (NBRI) signed a memoran- unique initiative of ‘sharing of experiences’ by patients admit- dum of understanding ted for treatment of leprosy at the Base Hospital. The programme (MoU) on Thursday at the was conducted by Col Aradhana Sood, head of the department AKTU campus. and the first woman dermatologist of the armed forces, and was The MoU was signed attended by the troops of the entire Lucknow Garrison. under the chairmanship of Vice- Chancellor Vinay LU SWITCHES OVER TO SEMESTER SYSTEM Kumar Pathak. Director, Lucknow University has switched over to the semester sys- CSIR-NBRI, SK Barik, and tem for its undergraduate B.Sc, B Com and BA courses from the registrar of AKTU Nandlal academic session 2018-19. “For this semester examinations, ques- Singh signed the MoU. The tion papers are to be based on the multiple choice question objective of the MoU is to (MCQ). To discuss the question preparation for this MCQ pat- promote joint collaborative tern, a meeting of deans, HoDs and faculty members of the fac- research, joint work in PG ulty of Arts will be held on Friday in the Malaviya Hall of the and PhD programmes, University,” said media spokesperson NK Pandey. internship of students, facul- ty development programme, CONFERENCE co-supervision of PhD pro- The humanities department of Shri Ramswaroop Memorial gramme, capacity-building University, Lucknow in collaboration with "Challenging Precarity programme, ME in various : A Global Network,UK" , is proud to present its Second areas and other collaborative International Literary Conference on 2nd February 2019.The programmes in mutual theme this time is "Rethinking the Global South : Literature, agreement. Culture & Media". Taking inspiration from its glorious and high- Pathak said that there ly successful First International Literary Conference, which wit- was a need of intervention of nessed a wide spectrum of participants both national and inter- engineering and computing national and where pioneers of the literature world like in all the branches of sciences Mr.ShashiTharoor, Dr. TabishKhair and more graced the occa- and this MoU may help in sion. The university this time under the able leadership of our bringing technology inter- Chancellor Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Pro-Chancellor Mrs. Pooja ventions in botanical studies Agarwal, Vice-chancellor Prof. (Dr.) A.K.Singh, the Director Prof. which would foster inter-dis- (Dr.) B.M. Dixit and Dean Dr. VijayaSethi with their team of ciplinary research of mutual expert faculties are coming up with this enthralling event. interest. Barik also had empha- sised the importance of such joint research efforts and there are many problems where joint research was pos- sible for finding new innova- tions and solutions to con- temporary problems. MK Dutta, dean, R&D, and industrial consultant, AKTU, said that this MoU would facilitate in identifying prob- lems of importance in botan- ical studies which needed technology interventions and the engineers and computer scientists of AKTU would work on such identified research problems. Nandlal Singh, Registrar, AKTU, said that the University had a lot of opportunities to contribute in research and innovation in the field of biotechnology. He said that this MoU would Union Bank officials during the golden jubilee celebrations of the bank at a city prove to be a milestone. hotel in Lucknow on Thursday LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 nation 05

Modi Govt worked to build New India: Prez

PNS n NEW DELHI than the production cost of the crop.” isting out the key achieve- He praised the Lments of the Modi Government’s 2016 decision Government ahead of the to demonetise old currency Lok Sabha polls, President notes and said the Centre has Ram Nath Kovind on taken several steps to bring Thursday asserted it has back black money stashed worked to build a “New abroad, including signing India” after assuming power treaties with other countries. in 2014 and infused new He also pointed out that hope when the nation was India’s ease of business rank- passing through “uncertain ing improved from 142 in times”. 2014 to 77 in 2018. “In 2014, He addressed both the India’s share of the world’s Houses — Rajya Sabha and Gross Domestic Product was Lok Sabha — in the Central 2.6 per cent. Today, it has Hall of Parliament on increased to 3.3 per cent,” Thursday on the first day of Kovind said. the Budget Session. During Listing out several other his over 60-minute address, government initiatives, the Kovind spoke on issues rang- president praised schemes ing from Rafale jet deal, sur- such as the Deen Dayal gical strike, demonetisation Antyodaya scheme, the and 10 per cent reservation Ayushman Bharat and the for the general category poor Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan. to the triple talaq legisla- Highlighting the govern- tion, the Citizenship ments achievements and var- Amendment Bill and the state ious welfare schemes, Kovind of economy. said 21 crore poor people He claimed the country President Ram Nath Kovind, accompanied by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok were covered under the PM’s was passing through a diffi- Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, proceeds towards the Central Hall of Parliament to address the Joint Session of both the life insurance scheme, while cult period before the 2014 Houses on the first day of Budget Session in New Delhi on Thursday PTI over 2 crore households got General Elections, but the power connection as part of present government came out Indian Air Force will wel- (Amendment) Bill, which has Government has taken many the PM’s Saubhagya scheme. with an initiative to create a come the ultra-modern fight- met with stiff Opposition measures for women’s wel- “Under Swachchh Bharat ini- “new India”. er aircraft in the coming from political parties and fare, like introducing a Bill to tiative, the Government has The President’s address, months to strengthen its people in the northeastern make triple talaq illegal and built nine crore toilets,” he which reflects the govern- strike capability after a gap of States. “The Citizenship extending the period of said. ment’s views, assumes signif- many decades. (Amendment) Bill will make maternity leave, he added. Kovind also claimed that icance as it comes just ahead The mention of Rafale as it easier to provide Indian cit- Addressing problems `88,000 crore had been of the Lok Sabha polls, well as the 2016 “surgical izenship to those who had to faced by farmers, who, he deposited in bank accounts expected to be held in April- strikes” carried out on terror take refuge in India after fac- called are the foundation of under the Jan Dhan scheme. May. launch pads across the border ing oppression somewhere the economy, the President He cited an internation- Referring to the contro- was greeted by thumping of else,” he said. said: “My Government has al survey and said that 55 per versial Rafale jet deal with desks by the treasury bench- The president also taken the historic decision of cent of all new bank accounts France over which the es. praised the introduction of fixing the minimum support opened around the world Congress has targeted the The President backed the reservations for the poor price (MSP) of 22 crops at between 2014 and 2017 were government, Kovind said the Centre’s Citizenship among upper castes. The one and a half times higher in India.

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Govt OK’s `40K cr to build 6 submarines ANSARI NAGAR, NEW DELHI - 110608 EXAMINATIOON SECTION PNS n NEW DELHI major boost to the existing sub- NOTICE NO. 15/2019 Dated: 30.1.2019 marine design and manufac- Recruitment Notice to the post of Nursing Officer for Central Government Hospitals in Delhi, on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare n an effort to give a major turing eco-system through Government of India, New Delhi Iboost to Indian private transfer of design and equip- This refers to the letter No. Z.28015/45/2018-H-1-Part(1) dated 26,11,2918, No.Z.28015/45/2018-H-1-Part(1) dated 29.01.2019 of Government of India, Ministry industry to manufacture hi- ment technology as well as nec- of Health & Family Welfare (Hospital-I Section) F.No. 6-1/2018 Admn.III (N) dated 01/08/2018 and F. No. 6-1/2018 Admn. III (N) dated 06/10/1018 from the Office tech platforms, the essary skill sets. of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung & V.M.M.C., New Delhi-110029 as well as subsequent directions from competent authorities. The Recruitment Examination for selection of Nursing Officer, Gr.B under Direct Recruitne, for Central Government Hospitals in Delhi (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Kalawati Saran Children Government on Thursday On the main objective of Hospital & Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospital held o n 07.10.2018 was cancelled vide letter No. SJH/EC/2018-30 dated 28.11.2018, AIIMS, decided to allow the local firms Strategic Partnership pro- New Delhi will now re-conduct the above Recruitment Examination in Online (CBT) mode. The details of posts are as follows:- to build six conventional sub- gramme, they said it envisages marines in the country under indigenious manufacturing of S. No. Name of the Institution UR OBC SC ST Total 1 VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital 668 353 161 90 1272 the Strategic Partnership pro- major defence platforms by an 2 Kalawati Saran Children Hospital 29 13 09 07 58 gramme. The total cost of the Indian strategic partner who 3 Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospital 32 04 05 01 42 proposed deal is over `40,000 will collaborate with foreign crore. The Defence Acquisition original equipment manufac- ● There is 4% horizontal reservation applicable to PWBD category as per Government of India rules Council (DAC) chaired by turer (OEM) to set up pro- ● The number of posts are provisional and the actual number may vary at the time of final selection Defence Minister Nirmala duction facilities in the coun- Important note for Candidates with all categories of disabilities (PWBD candiidates): Sitharaman gave the go ahead. try. As per communication received vide File No. Z.28015/45/2018-H-1-Part(1), Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Hospital-I Section) Nirman Bhawan it may be noted that “Additonally in compliance with the Office Memorandum No. 34-15/2018-DD-III dt. 12.12.2018 the Competent Authoritiesw have The apex body deciding the The Strategic Partnership decided to allow all categories of disabilities as mentioned in Section 32(1) of PWD Act 2016, to apply for the above mentioned posts and if eligible. Provisionally acquisitions of the three services ond project under the Strategic model has a long term vision of appear for the Recruitment Examination for the post of Nursing Officer to be conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. However, the appointment of all such selected can- also gave the nod for acquisition The Strategic Partnership Partnership to be cleared. The promoting India as a manu- didates will be subject to the decision of the Technical Committee constituted for this purpose regarding assessment and suitability criterion.” of 5,000 Milan anti-tank guid- aims at fast tracking the first one to get the approval in facturing hub for defence 1. All PWBD candidates with disabilities as mentioned in section 32(1) of PWD Act 2016, but have not applied earlier, in response to the Advertisement vide ed missiles for the Army. The development of Indian August last year was for build- equipment through transfer of File No. 6-1/2018 Admn-III(N), Government of India, Office of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi dated 01.08.2018, can now apply throough Online Mode from 31st January, 2019 to 7th February, 2019 (up to 5:00 pm). Such candidates are required to visit www.aiimsexams.org under public sector Bharat Dynamics industry’s capabilities to ing 111 naval utility helicopters. niche technologies and higher Recruitment Tab/Nursing Officer for Central Government Hospitals. Limited will manufacture these build fighter jets, The approval for six sub- indigenous content thereby 2. All PWBD candidates with disabilities as mentiooned in section 32(1) of PWD Act 1016, but had applied earlier in the PWBD category (OL) in response to missiles having a range of near- helicopters, tanks, marines under the P-75 I pro- enhancing self- sufficiency for the Advertisement vide File No. 6-1/2018 Admin-III(N), Government of India, Office of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi dated ly three km. The cost of the deal warships and submarines gramme will give a fillip to the meeting future requirement of 01.08.2018 due to non-availability of options other than OL, shouold now declare their current disability in accordance with the Section 32(1) of PWD Act is about `1,200 crores. Navy’s plans to acquire additional the armed forces, they said. 1016, in case they were issued Admit cards/Hall Tickets for the Recruitment Examination for the post of Nursing Officeer held on 07.10.2018, which was within the country thereby cancelled vide letter No. SJH/EC/2018-30 dated 28.11.2018. They may update their application details at www.aiimsexams.org. under Recruitment Tab/Nursing The Government some expanding the defence submarines after the six The DAC also approved Officer for Central Government Hospital. Only the PWBD status box will be active for such candidates. No other entry can be changed. Please use the login time back had cleared the Scorpene submarines join the changes in Defence credentials sent to the registered e-mail and mobile number. indigenous construction of six industrial base fleet in next two years. These Procurement Procedure-2016 3. All PWBD candidates with disabilities as mentioned in Section 32(1) of PWD Act 1016, but had not applied earflier in the PWBD category in response to submarines known as Project- submarines are being built with in the third phase of reforms the Advertisement vide File No. 6-1/1018 Admn-III(N), Government of India, office of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi dated 01.08.2018 due to non-avaiability of options other than OL, can now declare their current disability in accordance with the section 32(1) of PWD Act 1016, in casethere 75 I but they were to be built aims at fast tracking the devel- French collaboration at Mazagon focussed on making the pro- were issue Admit cards/Hall Tickets for the Recruitment Examination for the post of Nursing Officer held on 07.10.2018, which was cancelled vide letter No.: under licensed production after opment of Indian industry’s Docks Limited (MDL), Mumbai. cedures industry friendly and SJH/EC/2018-30 dated 2811.2018. They may update their application details at www.aiimsexams.org under Recruitment Tab/Nursing Officr for Central inviting tenders. However, the capabilities to build fighter Explaining the significance simplifying unwieldy aspects to Govermnment Hospitals. Only the PWBD status box will be their active for such candidates. No other entry can be changed. Please use the login cre- Strategic Partnership allows jets, helicopters, tanks, warships of the decision about sub- ease conduct of business and dentials sent to the registered e-mail and mobile number. the India manufacturer to tie and submarines within the marines, officials said later facilitate smoother and faster 4. All those who are applying under the PWBD category are required to upload a scanned copy (only jpg/jpeg format) of their Disability Certificates issued by a competent authority at the time of applying/updating their application form. All candidates are also required to indicate whether they require the facility of up with the foreign vendor and country thereby expanding the construction of submarines procurement of operational a SCRIBE during the examination. However, the decision regarding this facility shall be rest on the screeninig of the Disability Certificate by a Medical Board. build the weapon systems in defence industrial base. under the Strategic Partnership urgent requirement of the Important note for All Candidates (includiing PWBD candidates): India. The Strategic Partnership Incidentally, this is the sec- programme will provide a armed forces. 1. All those who had applied in response to the Advertisement viide File No. 6-1/2018 Admin-III(N), Government of India, Office of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi dated 01.08.2018 and were issued Admit cards/Hall Tickets for the Recruiemtnt Examination for the post of Nursing Officer held on 07.10.2018 which was cancelled vide letter No. SJH/EC/2018-30 dated 28.11.2018, are eligbile to appear in the re-examination to be conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. SC dismisses PIL 2. All those PWBD Candidates who apply afresh and those PWBDF candidates who update their disability as mentioned in Section 32(1) of PWD Act 2016 but had applied in response to the Advertisement vide File No. 6-1/2018 Admin-III(N), Governnment of India, Office of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung against appointment Hospital New Delhi dated 01.08.2018 an were issued Admit cards/Hall Tickets for the Recruitment Examination for the post of Nursing Officer held on 07.10.2018, Verma may lose pension which was cancelled vide letter No. SJH/EC/2018-30 dated 28.11.2018, are eligible to appear in the re-examination to be conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. of Asthana as DG civil 3. As the AIIMS, New Delhi is entrusted to conduct the Examination of only those candidates who had earlier issued Admit cards (except PWD candidates who are allowed to apply afresh as above), on the basis of the details filled by the candidates at the time of Registration. Hence, at this time no correc- aviation security tions/updation (except disabilities) will be entertained. 4. The eligibility, qualification, experience etc. will be determined according to the details mentioned in the Advertisement vide File nO. 6-1/2018 Admin-III(N), for defying Govt order dated 01.08.2018 & as above for all candidates. Additionally for PWBD canidate the aslection will be subject to the decision of the Technical Committee PTI n NEW DELHI constituted for this purpose regarding assesement and suitability criterion. PNS n NEW DELHI 5. The examination will be re-conducted in Online (CBT) Mode of 03 House duratioon in centres spread all over India according to the scheme of examina- he Supreme Court on tion mentioned below. 6. All candidates are requied to visit www.aiimsexams.org under Recruitment Tab/Nursing Officer for Central Government Hospitals using the login creden- he Home Ministry has TThursday dismissed a PIL tials sent to their registered e-mail and mobile number to exercise their choice of city/cities for the Examination and choice of Hospitals in order of prefer- Trejected ousted CBI challenging the appointment ence between 31/01/2019 to 07/02/2019 (upto 5:00p.m.). Director Alok Verma’s resig- of former CBI special direc- 7. In case any candidate does not exercise his/her choice of centres and hospitals, he/she shall be allotted a centre/hospital at the discredion of AIIMS, New nation and directed him to join tor Rakesh Asthana as direc- Delhi. immediately as DG Fire tor general of the Bureau of 8. AIIMS, New Delhi reserves the right to finally allot any hospital to a selected candidate due to administrative and other requirements. This will be binding on the candidate. Services. Verma, who has Civil Aviation Security 9. The login credentials and password will be communicated to all those candidates who have applied earlier through their registered Email and Mobile No. resigned and retired on (BCAS). In case a candidate does not exercise his/her option an Email and SMS will be sent to their registered mobile no./Email ID. If there is no response the can- Thursday, however, did not A Bench headed by Chief didate would be allotted a centre at the discretion of AIIMS. budge and did not join. Justice Ranjan Gogoi refused Schedule of exercising options of city of examination and preference of hospitals by all candidates includiing those who are applying under/updating Sources indicated that to entertain the plea filed by PWBD category. Home Ministry is expected to lawyer ML Sharma challeng- Activity Opening Date Closing Date take action since he did not ing Asthana’s appointment Applications under PWBD category for fresh candidates join. Verma’s denial may lead to in BCAS. Updation of PWBD category by previous applicants issued Hall tickets as above suspension of his pension ben- The Delhi High Court Exercising Choice of Examination Centres by all candidates who were issued hall Tickets 31st January 2019 07th February, 2019 efits, they maintained. It is on January 11 had refused to earlier and PWBD Candidates as above. (upto 5:00 pm) learned that Verma will chal- ed, he is likely to face depart- order on October 23 last year quash the FIR lodged against Exercising Preference of Hospitals lenge Government’s actions, if mental action which may on the recommendation of the Asthana on bribery allega- any. include suspension of pen- Central Vigilance Commission tions and set a 10-week dead- SCHEME OF EXAMINATION Within 24 hours of his sionary benefits, MHA officials (CVC) but was reinstated by line to complete the investi- i. Date of Examination 28 Feb ruary 2019 (Thursday) transfer, on January 11, Verma said. In a letter sent to Verma the Supreme Court on gation. The Government on ii. Time and Duration of Examination 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 3 hrs. (180 min.) had resigned, rejecting the Wednesday, the MHA said, January 9. After the Supreme January 18, however, appoint- iii. Date of uploading of admit card 19th February, 2019 (Tuesday) Government’s order to join as “You are directed to join the Court order, a high-powered ed Asthana as director of iii. Scheme of Examination 1. 200 MCQs of 200 marks with four alternatives for each question (180 MCQs related to subject, 20 MCQs DG Fire Services. Verma had post of DG, Fire Services, Civil panel headed by Prime BCAS, India’s regulatory related to Aptitude/General Knowledge/General Awareness) contended that he had crossed Defence & Home Guards Minister Narendra Modi in a authority for civil aviation 2. There will be negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer. the superannuation age for immediately”. 2:1 decision removed Verma security. 3. The qualifying marks in recruitment Examination will be 50% for UR, 45% for OBC and 40% for SC & ST. DG Fire Services, Civil Defence This communication was and asked him to join the The plea had said the iv. Syllabus of Examination The syllabus will be in accordance with education qualification and experience as mentioned in the adver- and Home Guards and he seen as a rejection of his plea residual term of the CBI direc- appointment was in contra- tisement wanted to be treated as having in a letter to Secretary, tor as DG Fire Services, diction to the law and v. Rfesolution of the Tie Cases In cases where more than one candate secures equal MARKS, tie will be resolved. superannuated from the day he Department of Personnel, ear- Civil Defence and Home Asthana be suspended in (i) First by using date of birth with older candidates placed higher was moved out of the CBI. He lier this month in which he said Guards. The Prime Minister view of the pending investi- (ii) If not resolved by (i), the number of wrong ansers/negative marks will be used where in those with less said that he “was only serving he should be deemed to have and Justice AK Sikri, the nom- gation against him. wrong answers/negative marks will be placed higher. the Government as CBI direc- retired from service on July 31, inee of Chief It alleged that Asthana ● All candidates who have registered earlier and issued Hall Tickets are required to check their mobile number/e-mail ids for login credentials. tor until January 31, 2019 as it 2017, the day he completed 60 Justice of India, favoured was under investigation for ● All other terms and conditions will remain the same as mentioned in the Advertisement vie File No. 6-1/2018 Admn-III(N), Government of India, was a fixed tenure role”. The years. removal of Verma while the taking bribes within his duty Office of the Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, dated 01.08.2018 as well as other notices/addendum/corrigendum, if any. ● All applicants are required to visit the website www.aiimsexams.org regularly as all subsequent corrigendum/Adendum/Updates will only be uploaded tenure of CBI director is fixed Verma, a former Delhi third member of the commit- and his appointment is con- on the website. for two years. Police Commissioner, was first tee — leader of Congress in tradictory to the As Verma did not take up moved out of the CBI by the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge Classification, Control and ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (EXAMINATION) the new assignment as direct- Government in a midnight — opposed the move. Appeal (CCA) Rules 1965. davp17112/11/0090/1819 LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 nation 06

Manohar Parrikar ‘BSP to contest all Vice-Prez Venkaiah Seven injured in flown to Delhi unveils Gandhi’s AIIMS for follow-up 28 LS seats in K’taka Grand Wall Mural grenade attack treatment: CMO PNS n NEW DELHI Earlier, KVIC Chairman Panaji: Ailing Goa Chief Minister if no poll alliance’ Vinai Kumar Saxena said the Manohar Parrikar was flown to ice-President Venkaiah idea of making this wall mural in Anantnag New Delhi on Thursday evening for fol- Bengaluru: BSP chief Mayawati is yet to VNaidu on Thursday came on December 22 last low-up treatment at the All India Institute take a call on an alliance in Karnataka for unveiled Mahatma Gandhi’s year at a function in Varanasi of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), a the Lok Sabha polls and if a tie up did not “Grand Wall Mural” at New and took shape on January 6 in senior official in the Chief Minister’s work out, they would go it alone in all 28 Delhi Municipal Corporation Morbi — the home State of Office (CMO) said. seats, the party’s lone MLA N Mahesh said (NDMC) Main Building at Mahatma Gandhi. Parrikar, 63, is suffering from a pan- here on Thursday. Parliament Street. The mural “It was the herculean creatic ailment and has been recuperating “We will contest (Lok Sabha polls); was a rare tributary endeavor efforts of our adroit potters, at his private residence at Dona Paula Behenji (Mayawati) has to say...If there is of Khadi and Village Industries who made the kulhads for this since October 14 last year, after he was dis- an alliance we will contest in those seats JD(S), which is scheduled to begin seat Commission (KVIC) to mural in no time. These 150 charged from AIIMS. we get. If there is no alliance, we will con- sharing talks with Congress in the first ‘Rashtrapita’ on his 150th Birth pairs of hands have given us the “The Chief Minister flew to Delhi at test in all 28 seats,” he told reporters here. week on February, has said it intends to Anniversary Year. message that why did Mahatma around 6 pm after the conclusion of the Mahesh said the process of identify- contest in 10-12 seats of the total of 28 Later addressing the gath- Gandhi pay so much attention three-day State legislative Assembly ses- ing candidates for the Lok Sabha polls are seats. ering , the Vice-President said on the growth of village indus- sion,” the official said. on and a final decision would be However, the Congress is opposed to the 150 square meters clay tries. The KVIC has so far dis- Parrikar’s follow-up treatment got taken at the party’s State committee on this and has made it clear that seat shar- mural of Mahatma Gandhi, tributed more than 6,000 delayed due to the inauguration of Atal February 2. ing will be based on “merit”. made of ‘Kulhads’ from the Electric Potter Wheels so far Setu (third bridge on River Mandovi) and Bahujan Samaj Party leaders, includ- Mahesh clarified that he would not be hands of 150 village potters across the country and by the KHURSHEED WANI n SRINAGAR ment,” police said. the State Assembly session, he added. ing Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth contesting the Lok Sabha polls. across India, was a matter of end of this fiscal, we are dis- “Police have registered a Ever since he was discharged from and in-charge of Karnataka M L Tomar are Asked if he would come back to the great pride for the nation as it tributing another 10,000 even persons, including two case in this regard and officers AIIMS, Parrikar has made few public expected to attend the meeting, he added. State Cabinet after quitting as Primary and was practical display of Electric Potter Wheels, which SCentral Reserve Police continue to work to establish appearances. He has been clearing official BSP contested in 18 seats during the Secondary Education Minister last Gandhian thoughts on village will create employment of over Force (CRPF) personnel were the full circumstances of the files from his residence. May 2018 Assembly polls in Karnataka as October, citing personal reasons, he said, industries. 40,000 people,” he said. injured in grenade blast in incident,” he said. The Chief Minister, who was admit- per the alliance arrangement reached “Behanji has to take a call, whatever she “This endeavor of KVIC is Minister of State for MSME Anantnag district of south There has been a spree of ted to hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, New with JD(S), which contested in 200 seats says...(will act accordingly).” a ‘Tribute with difference’. It is Giriraj Singh said time has Kashmir on Thursday. grenade attacks on security Delhi and the US in 2018, had chaired a and won 37. Mahesh had said after quitting that he also a proud moment for the come to incorporate scientific A police spokesperson said forces in the past two weeks. A Business Advisory Committee meeting Following a fractured verdict, JD(S) would continue to support the ruling nation, when KVIC’s grand intervention in the Khadi sec- terrorists hurled a grenade on day before the Republic Day, at last week. joined hands with Congress to form the coalition Government. mural is showcasing the com- tor. “Without following the security forces at Sherbagh least half a dozen blasts On Wednesday, he presented the coalition Government. Expressing confidence that the coali- bined ‘sweaty’ efforts of village economic principles of Chowk in Anantnag which occurred in south Kashmir Budget in the State Assembly while sitting Mahesh said the party has potential in tion government would complete its full potters across the nation — Mahatma Gandhi, Ram resulted in injuries to five civil- and summer capital Srinagar. on his chair, with a tube inserted through seats like Chamarajanagara, Mysuru, term, he termed the alleged attempts by hailing from hilly Leh to sea- Manohar Lohai and Deen ians, including three women, The authorities said terrorists his nose. “I am presenting the budget in Bidar, Gulbarga, Chikkodi, Raichur, Congress MLAs to undermine Chief side Maharashtra, and from Dayal Upaudhyay, the concept and two CRPF jawans. are desperately trying to estab- ‘josh’. The ‘josh’ that is too high, very high, Chikkaballapura, but would wait to see Minister H D Kumaraswamy as “unfor- dense jungle area of of development will remain a “The injured have been lish their presence in the and fully in ‘hosh’,” he had said in the how a possible alliance takes shape before tunate” and asked its chief Siddaramaiah Chhattisgarh to Gangetic mirage for our country,” shifted to hospital for treat- region. House. PTI taking a decision on these seats. to control his party MLAs. PTI Varanasi,” he said. he said. No major riot happened in Another SC judge recuses himself from TN Govt staff suspend strike BJP-ruled States: Shah hearing plea against Rao’s appointment KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n the agitation temporarily was too had expressed their anger CHENNAI made taking into account the over the indifference shown by PNS n NEW DELHI Stating that misconceptions were New Delhi: Supreme Court Judge Justice January 10, Rao, additional director in upcoming examinations of stu- the striking employees towards spread about the BJP that if it comes NV Ramana on Thursday recused him- CBI, was made the interim chief of the he ‘indefinite’ agitation dents belonging to the 10, 11 the plight of school students astigating Congress for giving lip to power, people from different cul- self from hearing a petition challenging agency till the appointment of a new Tlaunched by the Tamil and 12th classes. We also took who were getting ready to face Cservice to the welfare of minori- tures would not able to practice their the Centre’s decision to appoint M director, after IPS officer Alok Kumar Nadu Government employees into account the sentiments of the annual examination. ties, BJP president Amit Shah on traditions, Shah underlined that the Nageswara Rao as interim CBI Director Verma was removed from the post of and teachers associations, the parents as well as the call Justice N Kirubakaran of BJP and the Modi saying he had attended the wedding of CBI Director by a high-powered com- demanding restoration of the made by the Madras High the Madras High Court who Government believes in the IPS officer’s daughter. mittee headed by Prime Minister old pension system, was sus- Court , the chief minister and was hearing a public interest lit- “sabka sath sabka vikas” He became the third judge of the apex Narendra Modi. The plea filed by NGO pended temporarily late on other political leaders,” said igation challenging the legality (with all, development for court to recuse himself from hearing the Common Cause, which has challenged Wednesday much to the relief Vincent Paulraj, leader of the of the agitation had asked the all). matter after Chief Justice of India (CJI) Rao’s appointment as interim CBI of school students and their JACTO-GEO. But he made it striking union leaders and “As a BJP chief, with Ranjan Gogoi and the second senior- Director, came up for hearing on parents in the State. clear that the decision is to sus- employees would they accept if pride I can say that today the most judge in the top court Justice AK Thursday before a Bench comprising Leaders of the Joint Action pend the agitation only for the the teachers of their children in BJP is in power in 16 states Sikri. Both had recused themselves ear- Justices NV Ramana, MM Shantana- Council of Tamil Nadu time being. private schools go on strike. It and not a single major riot lier from adjudicating the case. On goudar and Indira Banerjee. PTI Teachers’ Organisations and There were reports that the is an open secret that children happened during the party’s Government Employees State administration was plan- of most of the government tenure. The riots stopped Organisations (JACTO-GEO), ning to take strong measures employees and trade union happening in the country as the controlling body of all the against nearly 5,000 employees leaders study in private schools. soon as the Congress, the SP Government employees and who were reportedly preventing The striking employees are and the BSP Governments teachers held a meeting late the employees and teachers demanding arrears of the ended in the states. A fake Wednesday and announced from attending offices and revised pay scales as per the propaganda was running their decision to ‘suspend for the schools. The nine day strike had recommendation of the 7th Pay against the BJP that if it comes to time being’ their agitation which brought to a standstill all Commission and regulariza- Thursday said no major communal power what will be happen to people has been on since January 22. Government offices and schools tion of some of the temporary riot has happened in the States where of various religions in the country,” The decision to suspend in the State. The general public staff members. his party is in power. Shah said . “There were people who used to The “waqf mafia” looted waqf say that minorities have first right on boards’ lands under protection by the resources of the country but they pseudo-secular parties, Shah said, Omar promises to revoke did not give them that right. Whereas adding the Modi Government has we believed that poor have the first ensured transparency in all such mat- right on the country’s resources and ters. He also ponted to the Modi the Prime Minister Narendra Modi- Government’s push for passage of the PSA if voted to power led Government ensured this by pro- Triple Talaq Bill, which calls for viding benefits to all poor irrespective imprisonment for Muslim men of their religion,” Shah said while accused of instant divorce, and said it PNS n SRINAGAR former BJP-PDP Government speaking at the inaugural session of the is meant to give justice to Muslim wasn’t able to carry forward the BJP minority wing’s national conven- women. ormer Jammu & Kashmir momentum of good work ini- tion, The school dropout rate of FChief Minister Omar tiated by my Government. Taking on the Opposition, Shah Muslim girls has fallen to 32 per cent Abdullah on Thursday Instead the coalition questioned why minorities are lagging from 72, he said, adding that the promised to repeal the contro- bequeathed the State towards behind despite the fact that those peo- Government’s schemes to connect versial public safety act (PSA) morass and destruction.” ple who kept “appeasing minorities” the poor with power and cooking gas if his party, National Describing his arch rival ruled the country for nearly five connections have benefitted Muslim Conference (NC), returns to Mehbooba Mufti’s attempt to decades. women as well. power with a majority. reach out to families of mili- “I assure you and through tants as “crocodile tear shed- you, I assure the people of ding” Abdullah said that 11-year-old moves HC Jammu & Kashmir that the day its own with a strong mandate, Mehbooba Mufti dismantled National Conference makes its we will take no time to revoke everything that had been Government on its own, God the act completely,” he said. gained during the previous seeking ban on PUBG willing in 2019, within days I “I continued to pursue the rule on reconciliation and less- will repeal PSA. I am telling revocation of AFSPA through- ening the foot-print of securi- Mumbai: An 11-year-old boy moved the Bombay High Court you (workers) that I will blot it out my stint as Chief Minister. ty forces. on Thursday seeking a ban on popular mobile game ‘PUBG’. Ahad out from the papers forever,” I have not given up on the Omar said that Mehbooba’s Nizam, who filed the public interest litigation through his moth- Omar told party workers in issue, and once in power will supplication for releasing pris- er, said the game promotes violence, aggression and cyber-bul- south Kashmir’s Pulwama dis- revive the effort of pursuing the oners is too late an effort to lying. The court should direct the Maharashtra Government to trict headquarters. matter with forthcoming move people. “People have ban it, the PIL said. “The petition has also sought a direction to “My Government in 2011 Central Government,” he said. seen it all with their eyes as to the Central Government to form an Online Ethics Review had mellowed down the PSA by Taking a dig at former who opened the flood gates for Committee for periodical checking of such violence-oriented bringing some amendments to BJP-PDP Government’s under- all those forces as are contriv- online content,” petitioner’s lawyer Tanveer Nizam said. It is like- it. However, this time I assure performance and misrule, the ing hard to destroy the State,” ly to come up for hearing before a division bench headed by Chief you all if NC comes to power on NC Vice President said, “The he said. Justice N H Patil. PTI `100 crore Simian’s bites force people to leave TN village allotted to TDB Seerkazhi: Unable to bear the have requisitioned veterinari- bites of an elusive monkey, sev- ans from Thanjavur so that it for Sabarimala eral people of a village near could be trapped by tranquil- here trooped out of their homes ising it,” he said, adding that the Thiruvananthapuram: The on Thursday and only returned monkey was quite aggressive. Kerala Government on after officials promised to trap Asked about the monkey’s Thursday set apart `100 crore the animal. aggression and its penchant for in the 2019-20 budget for the The male monkey’s antics biting, Dr C Sreekumar, Tamil Travancore Devaswom Board, in the sleepy hamlet of Nadu Veterinary and Animal which manages the Sabarimala Thennalakudi, about seven km Sciences University, said it may temple that faced an unprece- from here, have rattled district be due to varied reasons. dented a dip in revenue wildlife and forest officials who “It might be due to rabies if due to the recent floods and have now sought the help of it is not consuming food or violent protests over the veterinarians to capture the drinking water and only bites,” women’s entry issue. animal by tranquilising it. he said. If the aggression is pre- Finance Minister T M Top officials have arrived at sent for a very long time and in Thomas Isaac presented the the village to survey the situa- case the animal eats and annual Budget for the year tion. Elangovan of the village drinks water well, it may not be 2019-20 in which he lashed out told PTI that the monkey has due to rabies since infected ani- at the “vicious propaganda” been biting people, dogs, goats mals do not live beyond 10 unleashed by some “politicians” and cows for about a week. assured them that the animal lager said. Forest Range Officer days, he said. that the Govt was “siphoning off “It has bitten dozens of would be trapped, he said. S Karuppu said for about five The animal may have been the money” of the Sabarimala people and cattle.” “Monkeys are keen on only days he and his colleagues separated from its troop and temple. Isaac said that his The monkey’s attacks eating fruits or other eatables, were trying day and night to this aggression could be “stress Government would not allow prompted several villagers to but this animal has a problem trap the elusive animal. induced,” or it may be a man- anyone to ‘destabilise the Board leave their homes and they and it is interested only in bit- “This monkey could not be ifestation of some internal by dissuading devotees from returned only after officials ing people and cattle,” the vil- lured into a cage or net and we injury, Sreekumar added. PTI offering money”. PTI LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 nation 07

WB Opp parties demand J&K leaders want youths Hazare’s MAMATA’S PAINTING LINK deployment of Central get killed to keep Delhi fast enters CBI notice to Derek O’Brien, forces during LS polls under pressure: Guv Malik 2nd day

PTI n KOLKATA Janata Party, the Communist Jourian (Jammu): Jammu & give everything that the people another party leader grilled Party of India (Marxist) and the Kashmir Governor Satya Pal of Kashmir demand under the he Opposition parties in Congress called on the ECI’s Malik on Thursday courted a Constitution as he has love and SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA vant documents detail- route of chit fund TWest Bengal, in a meeting top bosses at a five-star hotel in fresh controversy by accusing respect for the people of the ing transactions done money in various direc- with the Election Commission central Kolkata. the State’s political leaders of State. ike on earlier occasions, the in the respective tions so as to the find of India full bench on “We demanded heavy wanting to get “youths killed” “The leaders of Jammu & LCentral Bureau of accounts. out the larger conspira- Thursday, demanded heavy deployment of central forces to to “blackmail” Delhi and keep Kashmir want the youths get Investigation (CBI) activated Party sources quot- cy angle as has been deployment of Central forces in ensure free and fair polls. They it “under pressure”. killed so that they keep New itself with full alacrity, months ing the Trinamool MP directed by the Supreme the state during the upcoming should be deployed in each and Addressing a Kissan Mela Delhi under pressure,” Malik ahead of the general elections. said though he had Court of India,” Agency Lok Sabha polls to ensure a free every booth of the State and the here in Akhnoor, the Governor said while addressing the This time, it has sent a notice to heard about the said sources said. and fair election. central forces should not be also said Prime Minister Kissan Mela. senior Trinamool Congress MP notice he was not in the receipt Majumdar’s statements The political parties also under the control of the district Narendra Modi is ready to “This misconception was Derek O’Brien and descending of it as yet and would be able were recorded on Thursday, demanded that the Central police. Those police officials act cleared by me during the at the residence of an ageing to dwell on the same after going sources said, adding they will forces should not be kept under as per the orders of TMC lead- municipal and panchayat polls, PTI n RALEGAN SIDDHI party leader Manik Majumdar through it. O’Brien had failed return to him for further the control of State police offi- ers,” BJP delegation leader and conveyed a message that for questioning him on how the to respond to earlier summons queries if required. cials as “they act as per orders Mukul Roy said. New Delhi is not to come ocial activist Anna proceeds from Chief Minister on account of his preoccupa- Curiously BJP president of the TMC leaders”. The BJP has also demand- under pressure. New Delhi SHazare’s hunger strike Mamata Banerjee’s paintings tion in Parliament, party Amit Shah had on Tuesday The full bench of the ECI, ed that fake voters in the elec- will not come under pressure of entered the second day on were utilised. sources said. raised the issue in a public rally led by Chief Election toral rolls be identified and blackmail now. If bullets will be Thursday as he remained Both O’Brien and Meanwhile, a group of CBI’s from Kanthi in East Midnapore Commissioner Sunil Arora, their names removed. It also fired, no bouquets will be send defiant on his demand for Majumdar are official account anti-corruption officials on wondering “the reason behind met representatives of various demanded that a senior IAS from here,” he said. appointment of anti-corrup- holders of Trinamool Congress Thursday descended at some people purchasing political parties here. officer from outside the state be Malik said by killing mili- tion watchdogs at the Centre mouthpiece Jago Bangla. Majumdar’s residence at Banerjee’s paintings for crores Besides leaders of the rul- appointed as a chief state tants in Kashmir no solution and in Maharashtra and res- According to CBI sources, Kalighat for questioning him on of rupees,” with a conclusion ing Trinamool Congress observer to oversee and super- can be found and asked them olution of farmers’ issues. A the TMC Leader in Rajya the links between the Chief that the chit fund bosses expect- (TMC), those of Opposition vise the functioning of the to return to their mainstream. bandh was also observed by Sabha has been asked to appear Minister’s paintings and the ed full immunity from legal parties such as the Bharatiya chief electoral officer. PTI locals in Hazare’s native before the Agency by the third party newspaper. The CBI team action “as they have the full pro- Ralegan Siddhi village in week of this month with rele- had been “investigating the tection of the policeman.” Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district in support of his demands. BJP, Cong spar over job report Hazare is sitting on a hunger strike in his village From Page 1 Meanwhile, the Congress and promised us 2 Cr jobs a year. he has inherited Mussolini’s since Wednesday against Similarly, doctors & the BJP attacked each other on 5 years later, his leaked job cre- shortsightedness and has “non-fulfilment” of assur- lawyers added approximately the issue of job creation with ation report card reveals a myopic understanding of ances by the Centre and the 80,000 to the labour force in Rahul calling Modi “Fuhrer” — National Disaster. issues. EPFO’s real data shows Maharashtra Government on 2017. Summing up ancillary a title for Adolf Hitler — for Unemployment is at its highest sharp increase in jobs, created the appointment of Lokpal staff members (clerks, parale- making tall claims; and the BJP in 45 years. 6.5 crore youth are in just the last 15 months. and passage of the Lokayukta gals, nurses, etc) required to set hitting back saying Rahul has jobless in 2017-18 alone. Time Only a man who hasn’t ever Act in the State. up practices by these profes- “inherited the shortsighted- for NoMo 2 Go,” he tweeted held a proper job and is total- The 81-year-old Army sions, over 6 lakh jobs were ness” of Italian strongman with the hashtag ly jobless can peddle such man-turned-activist has also contributed through just these “Benito Mussolini”. Rahul “HowsTheJobs”. Fuhrer was a #FakeNews!” the BJP said in a been demanding appoint- three professions in the infor- attacked Modi, saying he political title used for Nazi tweet. ment of Lokayuktas in States mal sector. “Total stock of promised two crore jobs, but dictator Hitler. In a Facebook post in where such statutory anti- employment created through five years later a “leaked job Hitting back at Rahul, the Hindi, Rahul said, “Truth can- corruption watchdogs do not these three professions (CA, creation report card” has BJP alleged that the Cong pres- not be hidden or buried, it is exist. lawyers & doctors) is around revealed a “national disaster”. In ident has a “myopic under- like a seed, and it doesn’t take He has also been 1.08 crore (assuming 20 jobs a tweet, he also asserted that it standing” of issues and said long for it to show the mirror demanding implementation per CA practice, 5 jobs per was time for the Prime only someone who has never to the one who has buried it… of the Swaminathan medical practice, and 3 jobs per Minister to go. held a proper job “can peddle Modi’s betrayal of the youth is Commission recommenda- law practice),” it said. “NoMo Jobs! The Fuhrer such fake news”. “It’s clear that in front of everyone today.” tions on ways to address agrarian distress, besides some electoral reforms. Agusta accused Huge relief package for farmers likely Locals of Ralegan Siddhi village issued a statement on From Page1 From Page 1 population. Around 69 per which is seeking a second Thursday to local tehsildar, as Michel is currently undergoing Agriculture Budget has cent or 833 million live in term, has to win over discon- an official representative of judicial custody. increased by two folds over five rural areas and most of them tented farmers before the elec- the state government, to look Saxena’s lawyers alleged years to `47,800 crore in 2018- are poor. tion. They have been hit by into Hazare’s demands. that no extradition proceedings 19 under the Modi After electoral debacle in falling crop prices and rising were started against him in the Government. This figure is three major States — input costs, prompting thou- UAE and he was not allowed to three times of the last Budget Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh sands of them to protest in the access his family or lawyers in 2013-14, presented by and Rajasthan — in the last street to seek debt waivers. At while being sent to India. United Progressive Alliance year Assembly polls, the the same time, the Opposition Earlier, the ED had sum- (UPA) Government. Narendra Modi Government Congress has mounted pres- moned Saxena, a resident of Agriculture contributes has realised that its existing sure on the Government to act Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, mul- only 18 per cent of the gross policies have failed to reach the after it waived farm loans fol- tiple times in the case and had domestic product (GDP) but farmers. lowing victories against the arrested his wife Shivani Saxena caters half of the country’s The Modi Government, BJP in three States last month. from the Chennai airport in July, 2017. She is now out on bail. The ED had alleged that Rajeev, his wife and their two Dubai-based firms — Ms UHY Saxena, Dubai and Ms Matrix Holdings — routed “the pro- ceeds of crime and further lay- ered and integrated in buying the immovable roperties/shares among others”. The ED had said its probe found that AgustaWestland International Ltd, UK paid an amount of Euro 58 million as kickbacks through Gordian Services Sarl, Tunisia and IDS Sarl, Tunisia. “These companies further siphoned off the said money/ proceeds of crime in the name of consultancy contracts to Interstellar Technologies Ltd, Mauritius, and others which were further transferred to UHY Saxena, Dubai and Matrix Holdings Ltd. Dubai and oth- ers,” the ED had charged. The ED had said Saxena is “beneficial owner” of Interstellar Technologies Ltd and both his companies received proceeds of crime in their respective Dubai bank accounts from this firm. BJP wrests... From Page 1 At fifth place, INLD can- didate Umed Singh Redhu ended up not only behind the JJP but also trailed another new outfit - the Loktantra Suraksha Party (LSP) led by BJP’s rebel MP Raj Kumar Saini. At Ramgarh, Congress candidate Shafia Zubair won by a margin of 12,228 votes after polling 83,311 votes. Her near- est rival, BJP’s Sukhwant Singh, got 71,083 votes. Soon after the bypoll vic- tory, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced to raise the unemployment allowance for the youth of the State from March 1. “Girls will get Rs 3,500 and boys Rs 3,000 as unemployment allowance for two years,” he said at a func- tion in the Rajasthan University here. Gehlot said the Congress in its election manifesto had promised to raise the unem- ployment allowance for the youth. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The job fiasco Are we as holy about Ganga? The NDA government should accept that its hard economic decisions did result in a short-term tumble ny government of the day should Cleaning the river is a must in Kumbh season but maintaining a free flow of water at respect data collated by autonomous Ainstitutions that map the country’s optimum levels should be sacrosanct and needs to be given the importance it deserves growth and development indices for its own good. If favourable, it means it is on the right track. If not, then it means it needs to reset priorities. That’s why autonomous institu- tions exist, to be the government’s con- science keeper and the nation’s reality check. But if the government sees them as its antithesis, as if pathologically given to uncharitable assessment instead of being KK PAUL a prescriptive tool, then it is in big trouble. One that the Modi government has stepped into by suppressing a job statistics report that is a comment on its demon- he current 40-day period from etisation drive and some hard talk that don’t quite make for rosy election propa- Makar Sankranti (January 15) to Maha Shivratri (March 4) will see ganda. What the government forgot was in a digitally empowered knowledge the biggest ever gathering of society, that it has itself pushed aggressively, data is hard to protect, will spill humanity for the Maha Kumbh Tin Prayagraj. It is their firm belief and faith, out and do more damage than good. As it has. Media leaks show the country’s developed over centuries and thousands of unemployment rate was at a 45-year-high of 6.1 per cent in 2017-18, accord- years, which will draw an estimated 12 to ing to the National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO’s) periodic labour force sur- 14 crore pilgrims to the mela site, spread vey (PLFS), which was vetted by the National Statistical Commission in December over 3,000 hectares on the banks of Holy Ganga. The management of the entire but not released by the government. The resignation of two non-government, event, including crowd control and securi- well-known academics, who have cited unprecedented interference and insti- ty, is a stupendous job but an even more tutional insult as their reasons, has further put a moral burden on the govern- important task would be to keep the holy waters clean and unpolluted. This is the ment to come out clean. It also speaks of the moral integrity of acting chairman biggest challenge. PC Mohanan and JV Meenakshi that they did not make matters acrimonious like It may not be an exaggeration to state the heads of other institutions, where the government reportedly tried to wield that our work culture is such that though we excel at event management, we neglect some influence, saying they were just bowing out for being “sidelined.” the routine to the extent of neither taking Going by media reports, our unemployment rate is at its highest level since our duties at hand seriously nor fulfilling 1972-73. Not only that, youth unemployment is at an “astronomically high” 13 even some of the basics. The result is that forward and signed up to col- els of water, as without water water from the main river gets targets often get revised and dates post- laborate with the Government there can be no river. diverted for purposes of irriga- to 27 per cent. Joblessness is higher in urban areas (7.8 per cent) than in the poned. In the past, the cleaning up of the of Uttarakhand for cleaning up But, for the last several tion. In case the flow of the rural areas (5.3 per cent). More people are, in fact, withdrawing from the work- Ganga has met almost a similar fate. It is the river Ganga. years, a major part of the river is maintained at higher force than previous years. The Government has egg on its face because this only now, during the last few years to be pre- On the other hand, accord- Ganga waters gets diverted for levels, the Biological Oxygen unbiased report is the most definitive comment on the period of distress after cise, that some seriousness in the implemen- ing to a recent assessment purposes of irrigation in the Demand (BOD) value as well tation of the action plan has become visi- commissioned by the canal network. In the absence as more than 50 per cent of the the demonetisation of November 2016. Of course, pushed to the corner and clear- ble. However, considering the enormity of Government, the Quality of a free flow of water and on organic pollutants can be taken ly in damage control mode, it tried to put a lid on the controversy by arguing the the task, the given target of 2020 appears Council of India (QCI) came FROM TIME account of several nullahs emp- care of naturally. two members had never raised concerns about the delay in releasing the report, unrealistic and in all likelihood may be up with some startling conclu- IMMEMORIAL, tying into it, the self-purifying From time immemorial, pushed back. So long as we undertake the sions. Even after four and a half properties of the river have waters of the Ganga are consid- which it felt needed to be on point given the size of our informal sector. But the Ganga clean-up project seriously, the years years of the Namami Gange WATERS OF THE continued to diminish at an ered holy due to several mytho- charges against it are grave indeed. It seems that by stalling the report, it vio- and dates should not worry us, as it has to programme, 66 towns and GANGA ARE alarming rate. And as the glac- logical narratives. This water lated guidelines and the Ministry concerned, that of Statistics and Programme be a continuous process and not just a one- cities along the river still had iers feeding the Ganga recede, has also been subjected to lab- time affair. nullahs and drains flowing CONSIDERED HOLY the quantum of water in the oratory tests by scientists who Implementation, has been bypassing this august body for quite sometime when In this context, the successful clean-up directly into the Ganga. Almost DUE TO SEVERAL river is bound to diminish in have testified to their special it came to releasing facts and figures or formulating methodologies. Revisions of the rivers Thames and Rhine is often cited 85 per cent of the nullahs did times to come. qualities, some of which are and tweaking were allegedly done in an autocratic manner to suit a certain nar- as an exemplary model. Even if they are very not even have screens set up to MYTHOLOGICAL Water for irrigation is an attributed to the growth of small in comparison to the Ganga, there is stop garbage from entering NARRATIVES. THIS extremely important input for medicinal plants along the rative. If recent pre-poll surveys are anything to go by, then joblessness has emerged the example of the Danube river, which the river. Out of the 92 towns the food security of the nation river. These tests also indicate as the biggest plank and it would have done the NDA government a world of flows past more than 10 countries. Let’s surveyed, 72 still had old lega- WATER HAS ALSO as well as the economy of the the presence of bacteriophages good if it had projected the extent of the crisis at the right time, honestly admit- begin with the Thames. There was a time, cy dump sites on the ghats with BEEN SUBJECTED farming community, but at the and some very rare minerals in of course, more than 150 years ago, when only 19 towns having a munic- same time it must be ensured traces, which kill the bacteria ted that its hard economic decisions did result in a short-term tumble as they even Benjamin Disraeli compared the ipal solid waste plant. TO LABORATORY that water, which has today and impart special preservative always do and kept an alternative redemption plan ready, even notionally. The Thames to a “Stygian pool reeking with inef- Further, according to the TESTS BY become an extremely precious qualities. In the absence of a silence on this volatile matter at this time is certainly not golden and the Opposition fable and unbearable horror.” Besides, there QCI report, the parameters for natural resource, should not go free and a decreased flow, the were repeated cholera outbreaks on account the towns were the presence of SCIENTISTS WHO waste. According to available bacteriophages and other dis- now has more wind under its wings. With pressure to keep India’s growth story of its contaminated water. Much later, dur- dump sites near ghats, solid data, India has one of the solved trace minerals tend to galloping at a GDP growth of around eight per cent, whichever government takes ing the heat of the summer, the stench from waste floating on the surface, HAVE TESTIFIED TO highest rates of consumption of get silted, diminishing the over in May has to begin with creating domestic demand, incentivising the medi- the river in central London had become so installation and maintenance of ITS SPECIAL water for production per tonne inherent properties of the holy unbearable that the newly-built library of the screens and presence of a of wheat, sugarcane, cotton water. um-scale and services sector and keeping job training focussed on specific indus- House of Commons could not be used. By municipal solid waste plant. QUALITIES, SOME and rice in comparison with No doubt sewage treat- try demands. Hard decisions all. By withholding the statistic sheet, the Modi gov- 1957, the Natural History Museum in Very few towns and only those OF WHICH ARE China, the US and some other ment plants (STPs), sludge ernment has unwittingly forced an economic referendum on the voter. One it could London had virtually declared Thames as located upstream of the river in ATTRIBUTED TO countries. control, solid waste disposal, have controlled if only it had been transparent. And one that shreds its 2014 claim biologically dead. But it took four decades Uttarakhand fulfilled the pre- This would call for gener- river surface cleaning, control of recovery and revival efforts to restore its scribed criteria. THE GROWTH OF ating awareness among the and regulation of industrial of creating two crore jobs per year into smithereens. life-giving attributes. By 1997, it had become Though there are multiple farming community besides effluents, afforestation and bio- so clean that several species of fish could factors contributing to river MEDICINAL developing new technologies diversity conservation remain often be seen to thrive in its waters. pollution, as may be observed, PLANTS ALONG and adopting better agricultur- extremely important factors Half full, half empty In order to clean up Rhine in the post- the emphasis on de-polluting al practices. in the overall plans to clean up war scenario, five countries, namely France, the river is largely focussed on THE BANKS As the river comes into the river Ganga, but maintaining a Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany and civil works, including con- plains, its water gets diverted free flow of water at optimum Both BJP and Congress are tied after the Netherlands, formed an International struction of ghats besides other into the upper Ganga canal at levels should be the fundamen- Commission for the Protection of Rhine measures. Logically, one of the Haridwar. On most occasions, tal basis and needs to be given litmus test bypoll in Haryana, Rajasthan against pollution. It took stringent regula- most important factors which except for the monsoon, the the importance it deserves. tory measures spread out over three decades should form the basis for clean- level of flow in the canal (The writer is a retired he byelections in Rajasthan and to clean up the river. It is relying on that ing up the river is the presence remains at a higher level than Delhi Police Commissioner and Haryana, by virtue of their proximity experience that recently Germany has come of adequate and optimum lev- the river. Subsequently, the former Uttarakhand Governor) Tto the general elections, became a lit- mus test for the on-ground popularity of the two national parties, the BJP and the S O U N D BITE Congress. So Jind in Haryana, which fell To secure India’s future, it China's position has not Indian audiences do not like Political considerations is imperative that children changed. India must sign the to see the protagonist in should not be allowed to vacant following the death of two-time BJP still studying in schools get Non-Proliferation Treaty in shades of grey. If I portray derail the proceedings of the lawmaker Hari Chand Middha, became a full opportunity to trans- order to gain entry into the the only negative side of the House and instead members challenge for the Manohar Lal Khattar gov- form their flight of imagina- Nuclear Suppliers Group. protagonist, then it will not should avail the opportunities tion into concrete reality. run at the box office. to raise their points of view. ernment, considering it would be seen Chinese Foreign Ministry against the backdrop of the BJP losses in President spokesperson Actor Vice President the last round of Assembly elections in the —Ram Nath Kovind —Geng Shuang —Nawazuddin Siddiqui —Venkaiah Naidu heartland states. But Khattar seems to have bucked the trend in this seat at least despite heading a ringside State. Perhaps, L E T T E R S T O T H E EDITOR the BJP win here has to do with the fact that the party candidate was Middha’s son Krishna, who has benefitted from a residual loyalty. But it has a lot to do Long way to go Modi said, “India witnessed with the Opposition fielding bigwigs like Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Parrikar's josh is undoubtable instability for 30 years due to Surjewala and the INLD breakaway Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) leader Digvijay hung Parliaments as no party Chautala, both of whom split the votepie to the BJP’s advantage. Though Surjewala Sir — This refers to the editorial, received a majority. This had “Slightly less corrupt” (January ome are born workers. The work culture is so deeply stalled India’s development. And is already Kaithal MLA, this was a prestige fight for him, considering his nation- 31). India’s jumping up the enshrined in their psyche that they can go to any the country even regressed on al profile and closeness to the high command. However, he put up a dismal show Transparency International’s Slength to discharge their responsibilities. One such some parameters due to that sit- by coming in third, his “outsider” tag becoming his Achilles heel. Digvijay Chautala, Corruption Perception Index gentleman is Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. It is uation.” It is well-said as the (CPI) by three points may just be quite conspicuous that Parrikar is suffering from pancreas country missed a lot of develop- in fact, put up a creditable fight, leading the initial rounds of counting. With this ego-satisfying from the perspec- cancer from the last one year. He has continued to work ment activities in the past due to performance, the JJP, which has declared equidistance from both national par- tive of leaving China behind, but with determination. The Chief Minister visited the the failure of several coalition ties, could emerge as an ally for any coalition that pursues it. So relieved was it is not something which should Mandovi bridge inspection site and presented the State governments to take strong deci- make us jump from our chair. Budget with Ryle's tube. A few Opposition leaders stooped sions that would have catapult- the BJP by its landslide victory in the bypoll that Khattar immediately expressed Our aim should be to break down to even declaring that Parrikar was “blackmailing” ed it into the proper develop- confidence of winning all 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. into the top 50 and then gradu- the BJP high command having the Rafale papers in his to the BJP, which was in a state of confusion. Having suc- mental path. Meanwhile, the Congress, despite the Surjewala debacle, can draw huge com- ally to the top 25 countries. But possession. ceeded in his task, he was destined to carry the State But such situation should corruption is so deep-rooted in It is important that a person enjoys what he is doing towards the recovery path till the ‘bad news’ arrived. It not be repeated as the people fort from its outing in Rajasthan’s Ramgarh. The convincing margin proves that our country that it will take some and, obviously, Parrikar takes delight in keeping himself is incorrect for the people to judge Parrikar's capacity to must choose carefully between its comeback in Rajasthan was not a seasonal fling but that the people are still doing to reach to that level. State- busy. He is a mass leader who is loved and admired by work though the anxiety about their leader's state of health the Congress or the Bharatiya invested in it. The Congress could push its tally to the halfway mark of 100 in wise index and mapping could be the Goans. Parrikar's work speaks for itself. He was is perfectly understandable. Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre, the answer for this. There should relieved of the defence ministership and sent to Goa with Ganapathi Bhat both are true national parties. the 200-member Assembly, thereby reclaiming a psychological edge and reduc- be clear-cut accountability from a mission — an assignment to bring back the lost glory Akola A coalition Government ing its dependence on smaller parties. Ramgarh was also a bellwether seat, con- bottom to top. Moreover, we as a sans the BJP or the Congress sidering it saw a polarised campaign following incidents of cow vigilantism and society need to change the way we cobbled up to rule the country work and conduct ourselves. The Not much progress India is nothing to write home impediment that halts the pros- would fetch only anarchy and a the lynching of Rakbar Khan. Clearly, the communal card didn’t work at all. Of Prime Minister has emphasised about. The system is habitual to perity of society. In fact, it even chaotic state. So, Narendra course, the BJP would not admit that it failed to consolidate the Hindu vote despite time and again the importance of greasing the palm for almost hinders economic growth. India Modi’s exhortation for a stable a context and blamed its defeat on the BSP candidate and its rebel Jagat Singh, a corruption-free country. It is all Sir — This refers to the editori- every small and big case. The needs a transparent system which and strong government at the the more essential that the al, “Slightly less corrupt” (January transparency and lucidity in our people can rely upon. Centre is welcome. Only then the son of former Congress leader Natwar Singh, as cutting into its votes. For Government keeps moving on the 31). Transparency International systemic processes are a far cry Dimple Wadhawan can the nation forward power- his unfazed demeanour, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot did betray some right track. With sustained push said India had failed to build a even now. Kanpur fully. emotion when he said, “People have given a message at a time when it was on corruption, it will make signif- specialist anti-corruption infra- As India gears up for the gen- TK Nandanan icant gains next year and change structure despite public mobilisa- eral elections, we see little signif- Strong government Kochi much needed. It will encourage the party ahead of Lok Sabha election.” One realities at the ground level. tion. icant movement in its Corruption thing is sure, the contest is still on needle point and no amount of propaganda Bal Govind The evangelism about the Perceptions Index (CPI) for the Sir — Addressing a gathering in Send your feedback to: will work in shaping perceptions unless you are solid on the ground. Noida slight fall in corruption cases in 2018 score. Corruption is a huge Surat, Prime Minister Narendra [email protected] LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 analysis 09 www.dailypioneer.com FIRSTCOLUMN POINTCOUNTERPOINT Gaming: A tool for QURESHI CALLING MIRWAIZ UMAR FAROOQ HAS A FOREIGN POLICY DICTATED BY THE CONFIRMED THAT ISLAMABAD ENCOURAGES COMPULSIONS OF ELECTORAL POLITICS IS social change INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH TERRORISM. SHOCKINGLY PATHETIC. As a medium, it becomes a reality check where the —FOREIGN SECRETARY —PDP CHIEF participants become active change-makers as VIJAY GOKHALE MEHBOOBA MUFTI opposed to passive observers, says Lokasish Saha UBG Mobile Season 2 began in India in May 2018 and from May to mid-August, there were 130 million players across 200 Pcountries who competed for the Chicken Dinner. The gaming app has seen an enviable rise, difficult to compete with. The online mobile game has engaged the players in such a way that it has Shaping brand culture caused borderline addiction. That’s what games do, they engage people deeply. There are a few games that have been around for centuries now and were passed on from generation to generation. Instead of chasing trends, by targetting novel ideologies flowing out of crowd cultures, brands Who doesn’t remember the long nights of Ludo or Monopoly — or more commonly ‘Taash Patti’ (cards) played at every nook and can assert a point of view that stands out in the overstuffed media environment corner of the country? The fun element about gaming is that one can experiment with them, from board games to mobile games to something experiential and real-time; there are no boundaries to the possibility of experimentation. It has a power to connect and bring people together. If a game can do this, how exciting would it be to use it as a tool for social change. Just like online gaming, the journey of a game for social change is also based on the principle of participation and more directly the concept of experiencing action first hand. And if we could do that through a tool that gets adolescents and the youth ‘hooked’ on to ideas and frameworks that otherwise might be a step removed from everyday discussion for them like the Constitution HIMA BINDU KOTA of India or SDGs. Not only hooked but also live it and become jagruk nagriks or aware and active citizen. The first memory that comes hange has become inevitable in today’s to mind when I think of the Constitution is trying to learn the Preamble business scenario. The Internet was the in Class VIII, “we, the People of India having solemnly resolved to new industrial revolution, bringing constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, with it not only technological change but Republic” and then I mugged up other words such as Justice, Liberty, one that was societal and epic in scope. CAccess to information combined with global sup- Equality and Fraternity. I ended up learning some words I did not ply and demand is reshaping established conven- really understand, got my marks and appreciation and it ended there. tions and destroying old world definitions. Social I am sure many of us experienced something similar, and then we media has forever changed the way businesses mar- grew up, life happened and not many of us went back to making ket their products/services, leading to newer ways sense of those words. Thus, using these words to bringing social of engaging customers and thereby increasing brand change became an arena unknown to many. exposure in unimaginable ways. The social web and Today we need to get the Constitution out of classrooms and mobile technologies have accelerated the rate at into the streets where it can be lived. And because we will reach which relationships develop, information is shared out to young people, we need to do it with modern interactive meth- and influence takes hold. People now use social tech- ods. Learning through games is a tried and tested pedagogy which nology to help shape the world’s events and culture. we will harness to initiate social change. The term social change From the Arab Spring to the Occupy movement, can be interpreted in a number of ways. According to MD Jenson, citizens of all nations are more empowered than ever before. Connected individuals have rallied crowds, “Social change may be defined as modification in ways of doing created a vast audience and toppled political estab- and thinking of people.” According to Klimmt, research shows that lishments by communicating their message through lion subscribers, three million more than Previously, people had to gather physical- becomes too associated with a specific sub outcome games for change model conceptually draw upon research social networks. Red Bull. It turns out that consumers have ly with limited ways to communicate on culture, it can become defined and lim- in the fields of entertainment, education and cognitive and social MARKETERS, Now is the time of crowd culture and the new WHETHER FOR little interest in the content that brands niche topics, maybe magazines or newslet- ited by that association. Take the exam- psychology, and also examine how ‘serious’ or unconventional games benchmark is how it has influenced the way com- churn out. Very few people want it in their ters, or small meetings. Now there are ple of Toyota’s Scion brand in the US. can motivate, provide knowledge about and persuade a consumer panies are branded. Crowd culture is defined as BIG OR SMALL feed. In fact, many brands are struggling crowd cultures around virtually every Designed to appeal to a younger, anti- to perform a socially-responsible behaviour. diverse, widespread groups of people who join BUSINESSES AND to unlock the apparent value of social topic — ice cream, bacon, poker, tarot establishment audience, Scion was mar- Young people in the country now do not have the time or moti- together in support of, or even opposition to, a brand. EVEN SOCIAL media. A recent analysis conducted by reading et al and these groups are world- keted through tactics like the creation of vation to reflect beyond competition and materialism. Today, civic It is a creation of the digital age that produces dig- MEDIA, Tania Yuki, founder of social content ana- wide, allowing people to interact and share its own record label, guerrilla marketing education for them through the formal system of education has ital communities and sub-cultures. Marketers, MUST BE lytics firm Shareablee, finds that of 65 bil- ideas, products, practices, news and aes- and sponsorship, including the infamous whether for big or small businesses and even social PROFICIENT lion actions prompted by posts made by thetics, and most importantly bypass the Slayer car. The problem was that while stopped creating an impact. The other place that a young person media, must be proficient in their techniques to grab US brands across Facebook, Twitter and mass-culture gatekeepers. Social media Scion may have become well-known with- engages with civic action is through laws, more through breach of IN THEIR the attention of these crowds when working at build- TECHNIQUES TO Instagram, only seven per cent involved has made cultural innovators and early in the heavy metal crowd, more main- it. This space is not felt as a safe space to engage. Therefore, sud- ing a following. Branded content has now become sharing the brand’s content. Douglas adopters the same. Second, producing stream buyers did not know about it at all. denly society has no space for living a common story, a space where GRAB THE an outdated concept. The popular advertisement ATTENTION OF Holt, the famous branding expert, suggests innovative popular entertainment requires Attempts to remedy this came too late. for example, the story of girl/boy from an urban space converges campaigns like Nike’s “Just Do It” became famous that people actually want to follow peo- a distinctive mode of organisation, that Later, Toyota declared Scion dead. with the story of a girl/boy from a rural space. Games for social by entertaining the audience. These campaigns also THESE CROWDS ple, not brands. A look at any social media sociologists describe as an art world where Fourth, once you understand the cul- change can fill the gap by using positive psychology to build the worked because the entertainment media comprised WHEN WORKING shows that ranking and brands come a dis- artists gather in collaborative competition, tural opportunity, target the crowd culture. agency of a young person to own the Constitution themselves by oligopolies, limiting cultural competition. Only a few AT BUILDING A tant second to celebrities: Cristiano and learn from one another by working If it is adventure travel, build an offering interacting with various aspects of it. Thus, a game on active citi- television networks and movie companies distrib- FOLLOWING. Ronaldo, Shakira or Vin Diesel on together and pushing each other. or a company around it. Fifth, rather than zenship will then assist in developing a vibrant citizenry which is uted content, so consumer marketing companies BRANDED Facebook, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Given the emergence of crowd cul- just creating branded content, create could buy their way to success by paying to place Barrack Obama on Twitter, or Taylor ture, marketers can use the concept of “cul- entertainment that leverages the identi- curious and aware, engaging through experiments, inspired and CONTENT HAS their brands in this tightly controlled cultural arena. NOW BECOME AN Swift, Selena Gomez and Kim Kardashian tural branding” to become successful in fied cultural opportunity. The entertain- enables civic action. Brands also infiltrated culture by sponsoring TV on Instagram. social media. The first step is to under- ment does not need to be great, it needs When it comes to narratives of social change, the language OUTDATED shows and events, attaching themselves to success- CONCEPT Holt also draws our attention to a dif- stand what is currently considered ‘com- to tap into the vein of the crowd culture. has a critical role to play. In a democracy, the Constitution is ful content. Since fans had limited access to their ferent type of celebrity, focussing on e- mon sense’ and map the cultural ortho- And finally, innovate continually, using a source of building a ‘common’ language, a language to bring favourite entertainers, brands could act as interme- sports, names that most of us have only doxy. In cultural branding, the brand pro- cultural flashpoints. A brand can sustain different people and perspectives together, and a source to ensure diaries. For decades, we were accustomed to fast food heard casually like PewDiePie, motes an innovative ideology that breaks its cultural relevance by playing off par- social inclusion. So if one were to create a game for young peo- chains sponsoring new blockbuster films, luxury VanossGaming and CaptainSparklez. with category conventions. The second ticularly intriguing or contentious issues ple that could be a ‘reality check’ through real life experiences, autos bringing us golf and tennis competitions and These gamers and gaming commentators step is to locate the cultural opportunity. that dominate social media conversations it could engage young people not in virtual reality but on ground youth brands underwriting bands and festivals. attract millions of followers on YouTube, Over time, cultural orthodoxy begins to related to an ideology. That’s what Ben & and with the community and social action across four to five Technology revolutionised the whole concept and dwarfing the efforts of major brands and lose traction as people understand alter- Jerry’s does in championing its sustainable allowed people to opt out of ads and for the first time, at a fraction of the cost. Brands should take natives. Before social media, the influence business philosophy. The company uses weeks. This reality check could be around understanding rights advertisers had to compete with real entertainment. inspiration from digital micro-cultures like of these alternatives would have been mar- new product introductions to show its ide- and duties stated in the Constitution or how to ensure sustain- Companies innovated by creating entertainment e-sports, identifying the ideology that ginal, as the mainstream controlled the ology on a range of political issues. able communities through the SGDs. Every week after com- content, such as BMW’s short movies for the inter- underlies their passion and leveraging it conversation. In pursuit of relevance, most brands pleting the action projects, the cohort of young people could net in the hope of gathering a huge audience around online to sustain their own cultural rele- Social media, however, allows the chase trends. But this is a commodity come together and reflect on their experiences and connect the their brands. However, branded content could not vance. So how does social media play a crowd to convert a niche conversation into approach to branding as thousands are Constitution to the real world. It works because the adolescents withstand its latest competition, not from other role in the rise of crowd culture? It is all mainstream beliefs. One example would doing exactly the same thing with the and the youth, who are performing the tasks in the game, not media houses, but from the crowd itself. the more path-breaking as it has the abil- be travel, where for generations people same generic list of trends. Thus, con- only understand the notion of privilege, power and purity intel- Despite the billions spent on creating content, ity to bind together geographically isolat- thought about certain destinations sumers do not pay attention. By target- lectually, but engage in real-life experiences, bringing the lan- only three brands are in the YouTube Top 500. ed communities, in the process greatly (Florida, London, the Bahamas) as the ing novel ideologies flowing out of crowd guage of the Constitution to life. They build a personal connect McDonald’s has 204,000 YouTube subscribers and increasing the pace and intensity of col- places to vacation. Then with people shar- cultures, brands can assert a point of view PewDiePie has 41 million subscribers. Even Red laboration and thereby making their cul- ing pictures and stories of the Maldives, that stands out in the overstuffed media to something that plays a role in their own lives. Bull, considered the biggest branded content suc- tural influence more direct and substan- Patagonia, Seychelles, et al, the travel environment. The key is rather than try- Gaming as a medium has a huge role to play here unlike a text- cess stories with a $2 billion annual branded con- tial. These new crowd cultures come into industry changed dramatically. Thus, ing to force a story on a captive audience, book, as the game encourages the jagruks to use all of their sens- tent budget, only has 4.9 million subscribers, way two types: Subcultures, which incubate people were not only open but looking for you need to build a story and product that es and find a meaning for themselves. In a way, it becomes a ‘real- behind dozens of crowd culture start-ups with pro- new ideologies and practices; and art alternatives to traditional destinations. is consistent with the desires of the social ity check’ where the participants become active change-makers as duction budgets under $100,000. Dude Perfect, start- worlds, which break new ground on enter- Third, make an idea meaningful to as media crowd. opposed to passive observers. ed by five Texas university athletes who make videos tainment. First, social media has democ- many people as possible. A brand idea also (The writer is Assistant Professor, (The writer is CEO of a youth engagement social media platform) of trick shots and goofy athletic feats, has eight mil- ratised and expanded sub culture. needs to have a potential scale. If a brand Amity University) Remembering the last socialist FOREIGN EYE From his early childhood to the end of his political career, George Fernandes built on the politics of resistance based on his organisational skill and popular speeches. He will always capture the imagination of future generations in India and abroad, he will always cap- from South Bombay. True to his belief in case they scented any plot of him istrative skills and acumen to get an untouchability” in politics, once attend- ture the imagination of future gener- in trade union activism and politics of being falsely killed or implicated. To early clearance for this proposal and ing the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi ations of young leaders in India. His resistance, even after turning a parlia- this effect, Fernandes was taken to its execution by taking on board Parishad’s Golden Jubilee celebration style of “firebrand politics”, based on mentarian, he organised the most Tihar jail in Delhi. His popularity other socialist leaders like Ram Krishna in 1998 in Mumbai, he invoked the the firm belief in united labour protests notable nationwide railway strike in remained intact among the “anti- Hegde and Madhu Dandavate. idea of nationalism and social service and outreach among masses, was cer- India, which lasted for 20 days, under Congress constituency” given his Having parted ways with the in his speech. CHOOSING UNITY tainly the most effective political tool the banner of the All India Railway resistance and struggle against the dynastic politics of new-age socialist Having grown up in the age of pol- OVER REALITY ABHISHEK PRATAP SINGH that inspired many in India. From his Federation, seeking wage revision Emergency. leaders of Bihar, he joined the ranks of itics, which was based on fiery parlia- early childhood to the end of his polit- which was ignored in the earlier three Elected in 1977 by a huge margin the BJP led-NDA Government under mentary speeches citing reasons and Most politicians imagine EM Joad, British philosopher ical career, due to health issues, pay revisions post India’s indepen- from the Muzaffarpur constituency in the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari precedents, he used to maintain a great themselves capable of and former member with the Fernandes built on “politics of resis- dence. Bihar, that too while serving out a jail Vajpayee and took over charge as library, which did not have any book CFabian Society, once said, tance” based on his organisational skill With the declaration of the term, Fernandes had discovered a new India’s Defence Minister. The tenure that he had not read. Having met him putting country before party “Socialism has lost its shape because and popular speeches. His humility Emergency in June 1975 by the phase of his politics with the Janata Dal was highlighted with the success of the once on-board Sapt Kranti Express in moments of emergency. everyone has wore it.” If we draw a and lifestyle were certainly the key Congress Government, he remained movement. While Bombay remained second Pokhran nuclear teats and the from Delhi to Muzaffarpur in 2006, I That patriotic ambition has sense from his statement, it is quite sources of his ability to connect with the most formidable challenge to the the testing ground for his politics as a Kargil war of 1998. His many trips to would remember George sahab as a rarely been tested as understandable and meaningful in the the masses. forces undermining the country’s trade unionist, Bihar was the larger Siachen glacier and flying in a MIG 21, man who was admired and revered for thoroughly or as visibly as context of the Indian political scene Having born to a Catholic family democratic structure before being domain of his socialistic politics. As a which was dubbed as a “flying coffin” being grounded at all times, easily and its new generation of socialist lead- based in Bangalore, he was disenchant- arrested a year later in Calcutta. Before Minister in the Janata Party those days, drew respect and instilled identifiable with his crumpled kurtas, it is now with a prime ership. Perhaps George Fernandes, or ed by the “priesthood of the Church” this, he was consistently involved in Government, Fernandes was a key confidence among our security forces. uncombed hair and chappals. Yet he minister who buys George sahab as his peers called him, in his early 20s and soon shifted to mobilising supporters and conducting votary for developing swadeshi and As a much involved and active Defence had an intellectual vigour and organ- transient, worthless was one of the rare figures in India’s Bombay to work with the labour taxi meetings with other political activists indigenous industries, leading to the Minster, he was always approachable isational skills to empower the mass- moments of Tory unity at a democratic scene, who wore the badge movement in the city. Inspired by great against the Emergency. Amid the exit of multi-nationals. and it was easy to engage in a discus- es, which elevated him from trade of “true socialism.” At a time when leaders like Ram Manohar Lohia, news of him being secretly captured Despite his early reluctance to join sion with him on security issues. union leader to the Defence Minster. heavy price in national socialist leadership in India faces seri- Fernandes remained the key guiding and arrested by the then government, the VP Singh Cabinet as Railway Having faced questions on polit- To quote Narendra Modi, “He was credibility. It is a shameful ous questions from dynastic politics, force and hope for the workers in a city many socialist leaders, including then Minister, he remained the key force ical probity, he resigned from the frank and fearless, forthright and far- transaction and one for intellectual enquiry and popularity that was turning towards a new indus- British Prime Minister James behind the formation of the Konkan Vajpayee Cabinet and was later sighted, who represented the best of which Mrs May and the among the masses, the demise of trial system. Once called “George, the Callaghan, former German Chancellor Railway Corporation that will remain brought back when an inquiry com- Indian leadership.” Conservatives will one day Fernandes will create a vacuum, which Giant Killer,” he earned his populari- Willy Brand and Austrian head Bruno his tallest tribute to the nation and his mission could not find anything (The writer holds a PhD in East is less likely to be filled in the near ty in national politics after he defeat- Kreisky, had warned the Indian personal recognition of his coastal incriminating against him. Always Asian Studies, JNU and teaches at the be held to account. future. A true socialist, well respected ed the Congress heavyweight SK Patil Government of serious consequences roots and origins. He used his admin- averse to the idea of “ideological University of Delhi) (The Guardian editorial) LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 money 10 GST collections GDP growth rate Subsidised LPG for 2017-18 revised top `1L cr in Jan upwards to 7.2% price cut by `1.46 PTI n NEW DELHI The CSO has also released ticularly after the Second Revised Estimates PTI n NEW DELHI some dip in the he Government on of National Income, PTI n NEW DELHI last month. TThursday revised the eco- Consumption Expenditure, ST collections in January “This again nomic growth rate upwards to Saving and Capital Formation omestic cooking gas (LPG) Gcrossed `1 lakh crore- underlines that 7.2 per cent for 2017-18 from for 2016-17. Dprice was cut by `1.46 per mark after a gap of 2 months, collections are the 6.7 per cent estimated ear- The statistics office further cylinder on Thursday, the third the Finance Ministry said increasing steadi- lier, mainly driven by perfor- said growth in the Gross Value straight reduction in a month’s Thursday. ly as compliances mance of farm sector. Added (GVA) during 2017-18 time due to tax impact on “The total gross GST are getting sim- “Real GDP or GDP at was 6.9 per cent, down from 7.9 reduced market rate of the Revenue collected in the month plified, rates are constant (2011-12) prices for per cent in the previous fuel. of January, 2019 has today `94,442 crore in September, getting reduced and adminis- 2017-18 and 2016-17 stand at fiscal. A 14.2-kg subsidised LPG crossed `1 lakh crore. This has `1,00,710 crore in October, tration is getting sharper. It’s `131.80 lakh crore and ` During 2017-18, the GVA cylinder will now cost `493.53 been a significant improve- `97,637 crore in November clear that overall collection for 122.98 lakh crore, respec- growth rates of primary (com- in the national capital from ment over collection of `94,725 and `94,725 crore in December the entire year would be sig- tively, showing growth prising agriculture, forestry, midnight of Thursday as crore during last month and 2018. The Ministry said the nificantly lower than what was of 7.2 per cent during 2017- fishing and mining and quar- against `494.99 currently, `89,825 crore during the same increase in GST mop up in budgeted,” Jain said. 18 and 8.2 per cent during rying), secondary (manufac- Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the month last year,” the ministry January has been achieved Deloitte India Senior 2016-17 (from earlier esti- turing, electricity, gas, water country’s largest fuel retailer, tweeted. This is the third time despite various tax relief mea- Director M S Mani said: “The mate of 7.1 per cent),” the supply and other utility ser- said in a statement. in current fiscal that GST col- sures implemented by the GST collection figures are impres- CSO said. vices, and construction) and This is the third straight the fuel at market price. The market rate of the fuel. The lections have crossed the one Council. sive as they come on the back For the current fiscal, in tertiary (services) sectors have monthly reduction in LPG Government, however, sub- government may choose to lakh crore-mark. Previously in In the 10 months (April- of rate reductions; if the same May, the CSO in its advance been estimated as 5 per cent, 6 rate. On December 1, sub- sidises 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg subsidise a part of the price but April and October, the collec- January) of the current fiscal, pace is maintained, the revenue estimate had projected a per cent and 8.1 per cent as sidised LPG price was cut by each per households in a year tax will have to be paid at mar- tions had surpassed this mile- the government has mopped targets would be close to being growth rate of 7.2 per cent. against a growth of 6.8 per cent, `6.52 per bottle and by `5.91 by providing the subsidy ket rates. stone. up over `9.71 lakh crore from achieved.” The 2017-18 growth is low- 7.5 per cent and 8.4 per cent, on January 1. amount directly in bank So, with the fall in market “Robust Economy: Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST). These numbers indicate est in four years. The previous respectively, in the previous IOC said non-subsidised accounts of users. price or non-subsidised LPG GST Revenue in Jan 2019 The 2018-19 budget had esti- that rate reductions result in low at 6.4 per cent was record- year. or market priced LPG rates This subsidy amount varies price, the tax incidence on crossed `1 lakh crore... This has mated annual GST collection at increased revenues and com- ed in 2013-14. As regards the per capita have been cut by a `30 per from month to month depend- subsidised cooking fuel has been achieved despite huge `13.48 lakh crore, which means pliance - we are moving clos- “The First Revised income, the CSO’s first revised cylinder “due to fall in price of ing on the changes in the aver- also come down, leading to the reduction in tax rates for var- a monthly target of `1.12 lakh er to the targeted GST collec- Estimates for 2017-18 have estimate said it was `1,04,659 LPG in international market age international benchmark current price reduction. ious items benefitting poor, crore. tions for the fiscal, Mani said. been compiled using industry- and `1,14,958 for 2016-17 and and strengthening of US dollar- LPG rate and foreign exchange “Accordingly, the upfront farmers & middle class,” The monthly average GST Conventionally, GST col- wise/institution-wise detailed 2017-18, respectively. rupee exchange rate”. rate. cash payment by the consumer Finance Minister Piyush Goyal collection in last fiscal (July lection data for a month is information instead of using Gross Capital Formation It will now cost `659 per When international rates of domestic LPG will also tweeted. 2017 - March 2018) was released on first day of the sub- the benchmark-indicator (GCF), a barometer of invest- 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi. move up, the government pro- reduce by `30 per cylinder. GST collection stood at `89,885 crore. sequent month. However, for method employed at the time ment activities, at current The reduction comes on vides a higher subsidy. And Domestic LPG consumer will `1.03 lakh crore in April, PwC India Partner & the month of January, the full of release of Provisional prices has been estimated at the back of a steep `120.50 cut when they come down, subsidy now be required to make `94,016 crore in May, `95,610 Leader, Indirect Tax, Pratik details of the revenue mopped- Estimates on 31st May, 2018,” `55.27 lakh crore for 2017-18, on January 1 and `133 on is cut. upfront cash payment of `659 crore in June, `96,483 crore in Jain said it comes as a welcome up will be released on said the Central Statistics Office compared to `47.41 lakh crore December 1. As per tax rules, GST on a cylinder in place of `689 per July, `93,960 crore in August, relief for the Government, par- February 2. (CSO). during 2016-17. All LPG consumers buy LPG has to be calculated at the cylinder,” IOC said.

NIFTY 50 BSE 500 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE NIFTY 50 10,690.55 10,838.05 10,678.55 10,830.95 179.15 Script Open High Low LTP POWERGRID 188.3 191.55 187 188.65 EMAMILTD 421.3 421.3 404.05 411 CENTRALBK 31.7 31.8 31 31.2 AXISBANK 697.25 726.85 689.05 720.8 29.85 RCOM 11.59 12.04 10.9 11.75 ASIANPAINT 1,396.45 1,415.00 1,392.05 1,412.65 TV18BRDCST 32.8 33.2 32.05 32.45 HAL 720 720 709.1 711.15 GAIL 323 333.9 322.5 333 11.4 DHFL 156.95 158.9 129.6 135.85 NTPC 140.2 141.9 139.35 139.9 KANSAINER 430 454 413.95 440.75 ESSELPRO 106.8 110.5 102.35 107.7 INFY 726 751.3 726 750 24.1 YESBANK 202 203.5 190.35 194.3 IBREALEST 73.5 75.6 71 73.5 EICHERMOT 19,100.00 19,145.25 18,851.00 19,003.75 UCOBANK 18.8 19.2 18.75 18.95 TITAN 968.2 1,000.00 966.5 1,000.00 31.1 IBULHSGFIN 668 690.5 648.25 665.35 ALBK 45 46.15 44.95 45.25 KRBL 337.15 345.5 325 333.7 RATNAMANI 940 940 871.5 875.7 TATAMOTORS 175.8 183.9 175.8 179.95 5.35 ICICIBANK 372.7 376.6 354.1 364.25 UJJIVAN 280.05 283.75 267.85 281.2 APOLLOTYRE 205.35 205.7 199.65 204.4 JKLAKSHMI 299.8 299.8 292.9 295.7 KOTAKBANK 1,222.00 1,260.00 1,211.40 1,256.00 33.8 ZEEL 391 391.9 362.4 380.45 TORNTPHARM 1,897.50 1,897.50 1,804.95 1,817.10 EQUITAS 122.8 122.8 116.35 119.8 VBL 818 834.95 813.15 819.2 SBIN 290 294.8 288 294.8 7.35 INFY 728 751 727.05 749.6 SWANENERGY 97.6 98 95.8 97.3 KAJARIACER 536.2 542 531 537.1 GREENPLY 129.4 130.4 127 128.5 BAJAJ-AUTO 2,501.15 2,570.00 2,461.10 2,563.00 63.3 AXISBANK 698.7 726 689 722.95 LTTS 1,621.20 1,624.15 1,572.00 1,588.10 HSCL 115.5 119 114.6 117.2 MAXINDIA 85.65 85.8 85 85.4 RELIANCE 1,201.00 1,229.80 1,201.00 1,227.10 RELINFRA 271.9 272.05 260.3 269.05 RELIANCE 1,202.00 1,229.70 1,201.00 1,225.20 29.5 PARAGMILK 211.55 212.15 204.65 207.25 ITDC 281.65 287 277.1 281.85 SUZLON 4.98 4.99 4.53 4.7 ACC 1,398.80 1,427.60 1,392.85 1,420.40 TATAGLOBAL 204.5 206.1 201 204.6 SHREECEM 15,520.00 15,881.95 15,515.10 15,749.75 UPL 775.7 789.9 764.2 785 17.65 SBIN 289.9 294.5 287.75 293.35 RAIN 117.45 123.65 115.35 119.85 LEMONTREE 68.15 70.2 68.15 69.95 KALPATPOWR 363 374 363 369.4 JSWSTEEL 271 275.85 266.6 275 6.1 TCS 1,988.00 2,019.50 1,985.05 2,014.60 MPHASIS 1,010.50 1,028.25 983.15 1,000.25 NAUKRI 1,699.85 1,765.00 1,674.80 1,746.00 DBCORP 171.6 180 171.05 178.5 ULTRACEMCO 3,454.00 3,540.00 3,432.10 3,520.00 77.8 AVANTI 317.7 362.6 315.25 356.75 ONGC 140 142.9 139.65 141.7 DCMSHRIRAM 329 338 299.3 334.6 SOMANYCERA 342.2 344.7 333.6 339 TECHM 718 736.7 718 730.5 15.9 LT 1,301.35 1,318.90 1,296.90 1,313.40 MFSL 420.05 420.1 391.8 396.3 CENTURYTEX 799.3 805.25 786.6 794.25 PHOENIXLTD 597.95 613.8 592.55 603.1 TATASTEEL 472.05 478.9 467.65 477.3 9.85 JETAIRWAYS 242.15 245 232.6 237.4 ULTRACEMCO 3,469.95 3,538.60 3,433.05 3,520.70 UBL 1,450.00 1,450.00 1,398.00 1,425.00 GET&D 289.95 296.9 289.95 293.05 CIPLA 506 519.85 504.25 516.15 10.35 HEG 2,330.00 2,388.20 2,241.40 2,388.20 HINDALCO 206.8 209.7 204.45 208.45 CHENNPETRO 241.6 247.5 237.15 241.6 IOB 13.6 13.8 13.59 13.66 DRREDDY 2,665.00 2,728.55 2,651.00 2,718.15 52.75 DABUR 433 447.8 427.65 443.25 CEATLTD 1,106.00 1,106.00 1,055.45 1,081.30 INFRATEL 290.4 296.75 285.45 292.95 KNRCON 203.65 207.5 203.6 206.7 VEDL 195.5 198.25 193.8 197.95 3.85 TATASTEEL 472.5 478.1 467.55 475.95 GODREJCP 697 712 692.25 709 IRB 145.05 147.6 142.35 145 ZYDUSWELL 1,298.70 1,305.00 1,270.00 1,275.95 INFRATEL 290 296.4 285 296 5.7 MARUTI 6,599.00 6,675.85 6,465.65 6,628.05 CHOLAFIN 1,154.00 1,180.00 1,129.75 1,174.20 VOLTAS 541.15 542.5 531.5 540.5 SIS 755.4 779.8 751.6 773.9 HDFCBANK 2,031.00 2,089.75 2,022.00 2,073.00 38.3 JUBLFOOD 1,233.00 1,268.40 1,218.00 1,259.65 MOTHERSUMI 144 144 140 140.1 SUNTECK 334.6 346.65 333.95 343.2 NIACL 175.6 177.5 172.55 174 HDFC 1,883.00 1,941.20 1,877.30 1,919.00 33.2 SUNPHARMA 420 430.95 413.9 425.6 BAJAJFINSV 6,257.00 6,257.00 6,060.00 6,093.15 MCX 716.55 720.15 703.25 704.95 NLCINDIA 66.5 67.65 63.2 64.75 HIMATSEIDE 206.95 206.95 200 201.15 IOC 133 138.3 132.25 136.9 2.35 HEXAWARE 320.4 347.5 313.4 342.75 ESCORTS 660.5 666 649.15 661 MANPASAND 75.85 76.75 74.25 75.1 DBL 328.75 333.95 319 321.2 MAHLOG 499.75 505.25 480.6 485.45 INDUSINDBK 1,480.00 1,520.50 1,473.10 1,501.00 24.9 GRAPHITE 535.1 565.55 530 565.55 MARICO 368.5 371 362.15 366.65 IDBI 54.5 55.55 53.7 55.25 CARBORUNIV 351.1 352.75 347.65 348.6 APLAPOLLO 1,103.40 1,129.00 1,094.00 1,114.35 HINDPETRO 230.55 237.25 229.05 235 3.85 VENKYS 2,079.00 2,476.55 2,073.50 2,476.55 BLISSGVS 148.8 162 148.8 156.5 NOCIL 146.5 148.2 144.55 145.1 SOBHA 471 483.2 466.05 471.5 GUJGAS 127.7 128.3 125.7 127.55 TCS 1,987.00 2,019.75 1,985.00 2,009.50 28.1 RELCAPITAL 200.25 200.9 187.8 194.05 WOCKPHARMA 446.05 446.85 435.1 441.25 AMARAJABAT 749 754.1 740.95 744.5 SJVN 25.8 25.8 23.8 24.4 GAYAPROJ 167.25 171.05 167.25 170.8 HINDALCO 206.1 210 204.35 208.65 2.85 TATAMOTORS 175.3 183.5 175.3 181.25 BAJAJELEC 455 474.8 434 462.25 ADANIGREEN 38 39.9 35.2 35.7 TNPL 235 239.8 216 219.4 GDL 101 103.75 100.7 102.95 JINDALSTEL 131.9 135.7 127.65 135.05 SONATSOFTW 322 326.5 318.2 321.35 HINDUNILVR 1,735.90 1,774.90 1,735.25 1,757.15 23.8 BHEL 64.5 64.95 63.7 64.7 GODREJAGRO 490.2 504.6 489.2 496.35 THOMASCOOK 215 224.1 215 221.95 EIHOTEL 185.35 207.75 185.35 201.1 COALINDIA 227.9 227.9 224.5 225.15 JMFINANCIL 77.35 79.05 75.6 77.35 BHARATFIN 932.05 955.85 928 946.15 VMART 2,537.90 2,565.85 2,511.00 2,542.40 MARUTI 6,575.00 6,660.05 6,460.05 6,635.00 86.75 ITC 277.4 279.5 273.7 278.75 LINDEINDIA 486 498.25 470 474.95 DCBBANK 177.5 178.8 175.3 178.3 TATACOFFEE 88.75 90.75 88.35 89.75 FINOLEXIND 523.65 523.65 510 514.9 WIPRO 366 371.4 363.3 368 4.75 PHILIPCARB 168 179.5 167.7 175.05 ITI 103.3 103.75 101.1 102.45 NAVINFLUOR 630 637 624.6 630.9 UFLEX 247.2 254.2 247 251.75 HATSUN 660 668.6 658 661.75 BPCL 340.75 351 338.1 347 4.3 ASHOKLEY 81.4 82.15 79.55 81.3 UNIONBANK 81.45 82.9 79.75 82.45 OMAXE 211.55 213.65 210.3 212.15 MRF 62,480.00 62,480.00 60,556.00 61,305.40 SHOPERSTOP 506.5 514.25 502.1 511 ASIANPAINT 1,400.00 1,415.00 1,391.05 1,407.00 16.6 BAJFINANCE 2,614.00 2,614.00 2,527.75 2,570.35 SPARC 161 161 154.7 157.4 BERGEPAINT 316.25 320.15 314.1 319.15 GHCL 245.5 252.15 243.2 249.4 ALKEM 1,870.00 1,908.25 1,870.00 1,887.15 LT 1,304.00 1,321.70 1,296.55 1,308.30 13.85 NMDC 96.5 97.8 94.7 96.85 VINATIORGA 1,600.00 1,618.00 1,564.30 1,575.45 COROMANDEL 462 462 440 448.6 ASTRAL 1,122.00 1,135.00 1,115.35 1,131.95 ITC 276.5 279.6 273.6 278.25 2.75 AUROPHARMA 792 792 777.75 786.3 SBILIFE 599.95 610 597 603.25 QUESS 640.5 647.85 625.55 629.35 KPRMILL 532 532 520.25 526.6 POWERGRID 188.5 191.5 186.8 188.6 1.5 INDHOTEL 135.55 144 134.3 141.55 APOLLOHOSP 1,329.85 1,332.25 1,315.00 1,324.80 GUJALKALI 491.05 509.15 491.05 506.7 BIRLACORPN 486.15 500.25 485.15 487.4 NTPC 140.5 141.2 139 139.8 1.1 IDEA 30.45 30.95 29.6 30.1 JUBILANT 709.85 714.25 701 703.3 NBVENTURES 107.15 108.3 105 106.05 SKFINDIA 1,931.40 1,933.05 1,921.10 1,925.70 ONGC 140.2 142.8 139.25 140.75 1.05 DRREDDY 2,612.00 2,727.90 2,612.00 2,723.75 GODREJIND 499.5 507.55 488.5 502.65 GESHIP 295.25 307 290.9 302.05 TIMKEN 567 572 557.2 565.1 BHARTIARTL 304.5 310.45 303.15 305.9 2.2 TATAELXSI 885 885 865 872.95 SHANKARA 401 402.65 385.75 387.2 MERCK 3,310.55 3,323.55 3,285.70 3,298.80 BDL 264 264 256 257.45 SUNPHARMA 419 431.35 413.7 420.9 2.95 SRTRANSFIN 1,018.05 1,024.30 992.2 1,016.50 AARTIIND 1,605.10 1,657.90 1,605.10 1,621.80 REDINGTON 72 76.95 72 73.4 TEAMLEASE 2,630.00 2,670.00 2,620.80 2,641.55 HEROMOTOCO 2,612.10 2,634.70 2,561.00 2,624.00 13 KSCL 597.7 611.8 588.1 599.4 NESTLEIND 11,115.25 11,559.90 11,115.25 11,469.80 OFSS 3,754.95 3,823.55 3,754.95 3,796.85 MAHLIFE 387.5 389.4 382.3 387.45 EICHERMOT 19,120.00 19,178.95 18,836.10 19,001.10 81.95 NATIONALUM 60.05 60.55 59.1 59.7 MRPL 67.5 69 66.75 67.9 TAKE 139 141 137.6 140.2 TIMETECHNO 97.45 97.5 96 96.35 M&M 678 683 672.75 680.75 2.1 HINDPETRO 230.15 237 229.3 233.85 SYNDIBANK 36.85 37.4 36.2 36.85 SYMPHONY 1,144.00 1,171.25 1,135.40 1,160.55 CORPBANK 26.8 26.8 26.1 26.2 ADANIPORTS 339.9 341.7 330.2 338 -0.15 GRASIM 732 733.15 715.5 722.05 IDFC 38.8 39.9 38.25 39.55 HINDZINC 261.1 263.05 258.65 260.55 GULFOILLUB 890.05 905 890.05 902.05 ICICIBANK 372.7 376.65 354.1 364.7 -1.2 EDELWEISS 155.7 155.7 150.4 154.05 LTI 1,730.00 1,764.80 1,721.10 1,757.35 TIINDIA 342 349 335 345.1 AKZOINDIA 1,725.10 1,776.75 1,725.00 1,752.50 COCHINSHIP 363.1 365.9 360.95 364.35 BAJFINANCE 2,608.00 2,608.00 2,526.00 2,581.10 -14.4 PTC 75 78.9 74.75 78.15 GMRINFRA 15.45 15.6 15.05 15.25 CARERATING 1,001.10 1,001.70 991 994.2 DELTACORP 225.6 233.4 225.6 231 NIITTECH 1,287.00 1,316.00 1,282.35 1,311.10 MOTILALOFS 637.1 648.85 608.7 634.05 INDOSTAR 319 320 315 316.55 COALINDIA 226.5 227.5 223.05 223.8 -1.4 DMART 1,379.00 1,382.00 1,367.00 1,372.45 FCONSUMER 40.1 42 39.9 41.65 CAPPL 340 365 334.95 363.45 GSKCONS 7,227.00 7,360.00 7,227.00 7,333.05 GRASIM 730 733.45 714.5 719.85 -5.15 INDIGO 1,179.00 1,194.10 1,157.15 1,188.55 RADICO 416.55 419.5 407.1 410.15 ADVENZYMES 168.95 173 160.1 166.95 NETWORK18 36.65 36.85 36.25 36.55 HCLTECH 1,019.60 1,023.15 986.75 1,006.00 -12.4 CANBK 251 251.9 245.9 250.05 CADILAHC 321 322.3 317.7 319.05 ADANITRANS 212.55 219.3 209.15 212.25 GMDCLTD 86.6 86.75 85 85.15 IBULHSGFIN 666.85 691.5 648 662 -10.9 SUNTV 544.65 544.65 520.45 530.15 IFCI 13.65 13.74 13.16 13.59 JBCHEPHARM 312.55 317 306.5 312.3 SUPRAJIT 197.15 200.5 193.85 196.35 BAJAJFINSV 6,244.20 6,268.90 6,050.00 6,109.00 -138.2 RBLBANK 565.05 573.8 556.3 566.45 CYIENT 615.7 618 601.5 607.2 APLLTD 594.1 607.85 590 594.6 THERMAX 1,105.00 1,105.00 1,085.00 1,088.95 ZEEL 390.3 390.9 362.3 378.25 -10.6 ABCAPITAL 83.45 83.45 80.4 81 GSPL 177.7 178.2 173.9 176.65 RNAM 139.5 139.5 135.05 136.45 SHARDACROP 316.25 322 315 317 YESBANK 202 202.45 190.15 194 -5.5 JSWENERGY 69.95 69.95 66.1 67 GREAVESCOT 123.4 128 121.45 122.15 LALPATHLAB 1,060.00 1,084.00 1,045.15 1,077.65 TIFHL 448.95 450.35 435 449 ABFRL 211.3 213.6 205.2 209.45 MAGMA 99.8 100.25 96.1 97.9 J&KBANK 42 42 40.8 41 SHK 165.9 172.95 165.9 168.4 NIFTY NEXT 50 AJANTPHARM 1,034.00 1,075.00 1,010.00 1,023.95 EXIDEIND 223.4 227.7 221.8 226.4 KEI 361.15 366.25 358.1 361.6 TRENT 350.65 358.95 347 355.55 BAJAJCON 352 360 351 356.05 IOC 133 138.3 132.1 137.15 PFC 100.7 104.25 99.9 103.55 DIVISLAB 1,502.10 1,517.00 1,485.00 1,505.20 MAHINDCIE 229.85 236.6 229.85 235 GRINDWELL 545 549.5 536 540.75 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE BEL 87.7 88 83.25 83.65 TVSMOTOR 494 506.1 487.35 500.35 HERITGFOOD 485.25 496.8 469.85 491.65 ANDHRABANK 25.7 26.1 25 25.35 JAGRAN 101.85 104.2 101.85 103.5 NIFTY NEXT 50 26,500.00 26,581.30 26,337.10 26,555.60 159.45 ADANIPORTS 338.3 343.3 330.2 339.85 ICICIPRULI 296 296 284.25 286.25 NHPC 24.5 25.2 24.25 24.95 DENABANK 12.8 12.8 12.35 12.45 GUJFLUORO 854 872 851.6 861.9 LICHSGFIN 444.5 452.5 433.75 450.35 16.85 ADANIPOWER 45 46.4 43.15 45.55 DEEPAKFERT 113.9 118 113.85 117 ISEC 199 222 199 210.55 MINDAIND 279.1 285 275 278.8 TTKPRESTIG 7,646.90 7,740.00 7,583.65 7,690.70 DABUR 434.45 448.2 427.2 447.5 16.35 LUPIN 866 885 866 880.35 SAIL 47.3 48.2 46.75 47.05 BASF 1,366.95 1,373.30 1,326.05 1,339.90 WHIRLPOOL 1,491.55 1,513.30 1,468.05 1,499.95 ASTERDM 152.15 155 151.15 155 NHPC 24.5 25.3 24.25 25.25 0.75 HDFC 1,886.00 1,940.85 1,862.05 1,923.70 NCC 80.5 80.8 79.1 79.6 HINDCOPPER 46.4 46.55 45.9 46.35 CENTRUM 31 33 30.05 32.1 ABBOTINDIA 8,094.25 8,099.00 8,035.65 8,052.15 AMBUJACEM 205.7 212 204.45 210.05 5.4 VEDL 195.5 198 193.85 197.5 JSLHISAR 78.75 81.4 76.2 78.2 ECLERX 1,050.85 1,100.00 991 1,084.00 SUNDRMFAST 529.15 538 525 529.6 ISGEC 4,948.00 4,996.50 4,890.00 4,932.95 GODREJCP 693.15 715 693.05 711.45 17.95 JPASSOCIAT 6.45 6.65 6.33 6.51 TATACOMM 492.25 514.05 492 497.7 SRF 2,041.25 2,042.90 2,000.00 2,008.75 KIOCL 138.1 150.5 138.1 143.85 SCHAEFFLER 5,291.00 5,345.00 5,266.20 5,276.45 BOSCHLTD 18,600.00 18,920.00 18,430.00 18,900.00 445.9 DISHTV 24 24.75 22.3 23.6 JKTYRE 92.05 92.75 90 90.65 MMTC 26.65 27.1 26.3 26.65 IPCALAB 779.6 782.55 763.45 772.35 EVEREADY 211.7 215 211.7 213.85 ACC 1,391.05 1,428.80 1,391.05 1,420.00 33.4 STAR 478 485.5 456.45 460.95 CONCOR 670 670 651.3 654.05 WELCORP 105.45 108.65 103.15 104.05 BAYERCROP 4,332.55 4,429.50 4,287.20 4,326.50 NAVNETEDUL 108 108.15 106.1 106.75 SHREECEM 15,499.85 15,912.25 15,450.00 15,782.95 332.6 HDFCBANK 2,039.00 2,090.00 2,023.00 2,081.15 SOUTHBANK 13.3 13.35 12.9 13.2 ASHOKA 126.8 126.8 118.3 119.55 CUB 195 195 190 191.65 IEX 159.1 159.9 158.5 159.35 ICICIGI 850.1 902 842 871.5 15.7 TITAN 966.5 1,005.00 966.5 995.4 RPOWER 26.6 26.95 25.7 26.5 RALLIS 161.05 162.55 157.1 160.65 BLUEDART 3,052.25 3,223.90 3,050.00 3,192.80 PGHH 9,966.85 9,966.85 9,822.60 9,899.85 SIEMENS 1,016.10 1,034.80 1,003.75 1,029.45 16 IBVENTURES 320 375 303.45 341.45 ORIENTBANK 95.7 96.4 93.6 95.75 PAGEIND 23,250.00 23,450.00 23,055.95 23,344.50 CERA 2,470.00 2,470.00 2,377.80 2,409.80 AEGISLOG 188.45 192 188.45 190.35 HAVELLS 705.4 716.25 692.1 714 10.65 RECLTD 125.7 126.6 122.85 124.8 KEC 246 252.2 242 244.35 VIJAYABANK 45 45 43.35 43.95 FORTIS 135.4 135.7 134.7 135.05 MONSANTO 2,568.75 2,624.55 2,568.75 2,607.15 NMDC 96.5 97.25 94.65 97.05 0.95 WIPRO 367 370.95 363.7 369.3 BIOCON 648.05 654.75 646.05 648.85 PFIZER 3,020.00 3,050.00 2,990.00 3,024.80 IFBIND 831.05 847.05 791 824.35 JKCEMENT 705 714 698.5 711.15 LUPIN 868.15 885.95 866 875.2 8.3 TATAPOWER 68.75 71.8 67.95 71.3 HFCL 23 23.45 22.65 22.8 CANFINHOME 253.45 255.05 245 250.45 GICHSGFIN 238.6 245.95 235.7 240.3 JCHAC 1,815.00 1,815.00 1,731.05 1,801.85 BHEL 64.5 65 63.7 64.5 0.6 BANKINDIA 99.2 104.8 97.4 102.65 ICICIGI 853.5 900 840 882.5 ABB 1,263.35 1,287.00 1,255.00 1,274.90 TATAMETALI 607.15 617 607.1 610.7 FORBESCO 1,985.65 2,045.00 1,982.00 2,041.45 INDIGO 1,175.15 1,194.00 1,157.10 1,185.55 10.8 SPICEJET 80.8 80.9 80 80.55 IGL 282 286.8 275.7 284.1 PERSISTENT 606.5 609.6 600 602.85 PRSMJOHNSN 69.9 72 69.3 71.65 VTL 1,061.00 1,090.00 1,054.10 1,080.30 AUROPHARMA 779.05 790 777.1 785.2 6.9 M&MFIN 407 407.45 398.5 404.75 NBCC 60.05 60.3 58.5 58.75 MUTHOOTFIN 510 510 495.4 498.15 COFFEEDAY 269.5 269.5 265.7 266.9 SUPPETRO 197 197 193 193 ASHOKLEY 81.3 82.2 79.55 81.6 0.65 LICHSGFIN 445.3 453.65 433.8 449.5 CIPLA 505.8 519.55 504.8 516.25 SREINFRA 29.9 29.9 28.8 29.65 ZENSARTECH 220.35 227.6 220.1 225.25 SUNCLAYLTD 2,920.05 3,029.95 2,900.00 3,022.50 PIDILITIND 1,106.10 1,125.00 1,091.50 1,118.95 8.85 PIDILITIND 1,119.90 1,123.55 1,092.20 1,116.35 MINDTREE 902.35 902.35 880.5 894.1 SUVEN 195 195.55 188.4 192.9 SCI 41.3 41.65 40.65 40.7 DHANUKA 417.5 422.05 416 420.75 BIOCON 650 655.35 646 650.9 4.8 M&M 674 683.8 673.95 680.8 JUSTDIAL 471.6 478.15 467.45 476.2 MGL 918.4 922.55 910.6 919.6 GLAXO 1,426.30 1,427.00 1,395.50 1,409.65 LAOPALA 215.7 215.7 212.5 212.5 OFSS 3,778.00 3,833.15 3,749.55 3,796.25 27.3 VGUARD 208.3 209 191.05 196.3 BHARATFORG 478.2 495 476.7 492.25 PNBHOUSING 926 930 895 907.55 CENTURYPLY 164.65 164.75 161.3 163.05 3MINDIA 20,036.25 20,350.00 20,036.25 20,127.25 PETRONET 226.2 229.7 224.95 227.2 1.6 BEML 799 820.05 785.45 795.5 BOMDYEING 107.85 112.2 107 112.15 RAMCOCEM 591 605.15 584 600.45 GICRE 240.25 246.85 240.25 243.3 RELAXO 725.5 737 718 734.05 COLPAL 1,280.00 1,290.00 1,274.90 1,281.50 8.6 BANKBARODA 115 115 110.6 112.45 VIPIND 477.35 489.5 476.2 479.65 GODREJPROP 749.85 753.2 737.85 740.95 THYROCARE 549 550.8 544 546.2 SCHNEIDER 92.65 93.4 92 92.45 MARICO 367.05 371.4 362.15 368 2.1 GRUH 210.3 213 204.6 208.15 RCF 62.9 63.6 62.3 63.25 MEGH 54.4 55.45 54.2 54.8 ATUL 3,500.00 3,541.70 3,460.05 3,479.95 SANOFI 6,500.00 6,512.75 6,455.00 6,464.30 HDFCLIFE 373 374.5 363 372 1.6 HEROMOTOCO 2,631.00 2,631.00 2,561.90 2,612.05 CGPOWER 38.2 38.2 37 37.55 WELSPUNIND 59.55 60.8 58.9 60.3 SOLARINDS 1,001.00 1,019.00 984 1,004.35 ASTRAZEN 1,608.50 1,615.85 1,600.25 1,605.60 SYNGENE 571 586.5 570.1 579.85 ABB 1,260.00 1,288.10 1,251.30 1,270.00 5.35 PCJEWELLER 73.7 74 70 73.1 HDFCLIFE 373 374.7 363.65 371.1 CUMMINSIND 800 807 787.65 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679.05 685.3 673 674.8 FINCABLES 415.3 419.95 406 415.05 MCDOWELL-N 552 554.35 537.4 538 -12.1 WABCOINDIA 6,207.05 6,256.15 6,207.05 6,231.55 GNFC 328 331 326 328.45 OIL 168.95 169.95 166.15 167.8 LAKSHVILAS 67.45 69.7 64.85 67.25 NESCO 445.45 453 438.05 444.3 PEL 2,075.35 2,090.20 2,014.45 2,017.00 -58.35 SFL 1,303.50 1,303.50 1,303.50 1,303.50 LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 world 11

Pak successfully ‘India must sign NPT to New H-1B visa filing rule to give priority to test-fires short workers with advanced degrees from US range ballistic gain entry into NSG’ PTI n WASHINGTON missile ‘Nasr’ PTI n BEIJING President Donald Trump said USCIS will select from the file H-1B cap petitions, he US has announced a that he wants to bring in remaining eligible petitions, a including those that may be Islamabad (PTI): Pakistan ndia must sign the Non- Tnew H-1B visa filing rule changes in the H-1B visa sys- number projected to reach the eligible for the advanced Army on Thursday success- IProliferation Treaty to gain from April under which pri- tems so that holders of these advanced degree exemption. degree exemption, to first fully test-fired the short range entry into the Nuclear Suppliers ority would be given to for- visas can stay in the country Changing the order in which electronically register with surface-to-surface ballistic Group, China said Thursday, eign workers with advanced and accelerate their path to the USCIS counts these allo- the USCIS during a designat- missile ‘Nasr’ which it claimed asserting that “patient negoti- degrees from American uni- citizenship. cations will likely increase ed registration period. can defeat any ballistic missile ations” were required for New versities, a decision that could The new registration sys- the number of petitions for Only those whose regis- defence system now available Delhi’s admission into the impact professionals who tem, once implemented, will beneficiaries with a master’s trations are selected will be in the country’s neighbour- group as there is no precedent received higher education in lower overall costs for or higher degree from a US eligible to file an H-1B cap- hood or any other system for the inclusion of non-NPT countries like India and employers and increase gov- institution of higher educa- subject petition. the USCIS being developed. countries. China has been China. The H-1B visa, popu- ernment efficiency, he tion to be selected under the expects that the electronic Nasr, with a strike range of opposing India’s entry into the lar among Indian IT profes- said.Cissna said the USCIS is H-1B numerical allocations, a registration requirement, about 70-km, is a high preci- 48-member Nuclear Suppliers sionals, is a non-immigrant also furthering Trump’s goal media statement said. once implemented, will sion, shoot and scoot weapon Group (NSG) on the ground visa that allows US companies of improving the immigration Specifically, the change reduce overall costs for peti- system with the ability of in- that India is not a signatory to to employ foreign workers in system by making a simple will result in an estimated tioners and create a more flight maneuverability, accord- the Non-Proliferation Treaty speciality occupations that adjustment to the H-1B cap increase of up to 16 per cent efficient and cost-effective ing to the Pakistan Army. (NPT), though the other P5 enforce the NPT fully and call on the all the countries to require theoretical or techni- selection process. (or 5,340 workers) in the H-1B cap petition process The missile was already test- members, including the US comprehensively and gradual- join the treaty as non-nuclear cal expertise. “As a result, US employers number of selected petitions for USCIS and petitioners, ed last week. and Russia backed its case ly realise our goal of a nuclear weapons states as soon as pos- The final rule reverses seeking to employ foreign for H-1B beneficiaries with a according to an official state- “The 2nd phase of this based on New Delhi’s non-pro- weapon free world and do our sible is our position”. the order by which the US workers with a US master’s or master’s degree or higher ment. The H-1B visa is valid exercise was aimed at testing liferation record. best to solve the nuclear non- “But what you said (India’s Citizenship and Immigration higher degree will have a from a US institution of high- for three years and can be the extreme inflight maneu- China, France, Russia, proliferation issues through application to join the NSG) Services (USCIS) selects H-1B greater chance of selection in er education. renewed for another three verability, including the end Britain and the US - the per- political and diplomatic means there hasn’t been any prece- petitions under the regular the H-1B lottery in years of The USCIS will begin years. flight maneuverability; capa- manent members of the UNSC for the peaceful use of nuclear dent. What we suggested (was) cap and the advanced degree excess demand for new H-1B accepting H-1B cap petitions The number of H-1B ble of defeating, by assured also known as P5 countries - energy and international coop- patient negations with the exemption.Among other visas,” Cissna said Effective for fiscal 2020 on April 1, visas granted annually is penetration, any currently have concluded their two meet- eration,” he said. mechanism members to solve things, it introduces an elec- from April 1, the USCIS will 2019. The reverse selection capped at 65,000, and anoth- available BMD system in our ings here to discuss issues Asked whether the issues this problem through consul- tronic registration require- first select H-1B petitions (or order will apply to petitions er 20,000 are reserved for neighborhood or any other related to nuclear disarma- related to India’s application to tations,” he said. After India ment for petitioners seeking registrations, once the regis- filed for the FY 2020 H-1B people who hold advanced system under procure- ment, nuclear non-proliferation enter into the NSG figured in applied for the NSG member- to file H-1B cap-subject peti- tration requirement is imple- cap season. degrees from US higher edu- ment/development,” it said. and peaceful uses of nuclear the meeting, Geng said “the P5 ship, Pakistan too applied for tions. mented) submitted on behalf Based on the feedback, cation institutions. When Chairman Joint Chiefs of energy. Briefing the media on countries are committed to the same following which To be published in the of all beneficiaries, including the USCIS said it has decid- demand exceeds the supply — Staff Committee General the outcome of the conference, uphold the NPT mechanism, China, a close ally of Islamabad, Federal Register on Thursday, those that may be eligible for ed to suspend the electronic as it often does — a lottery Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chinese Foreign Ministry recognise that it is the corner- called for a two-step approach the new rule will go into the advanced degree exemp- registration requirement for system is triggered. Director General Strategic spokesman Geng Shuang said stone of the international non- which states that NSG mem- effect on April 1, though the tion. the fiscal 2020 cap season to The final rule changes Plans Division, Commander at the end of the successful con- proliferation system”. bers first need to arrive at a set electronic registration Thereafter the complete user testing and the selection process so that Army Strategic Forces ference the member countries “For the full and compre- of principles for the admission requirement will be suspend- ensure the sys- all registrations are first Command, senior officers reached an important consen- hensive implementation of the of non-NPT states into the ed for the fiscal year (FY) tem and process applied to the 65,000 visa from the Army Strategic sus to jointly uphold the NPT we will do our best to group and then move forward 2020 cap season, the USCIS are fully func- cap. Forces Command, scientists responsibilities for interna- resolve the non-proliferation discussions of specific cases. said. “These simple and smart tional. Once After that, US Citizenship and engineers of strategic tional peace and security. issues through the diplomatic The NSG is a group of changes are a positive benefit implement- and Immigration Services will organisations witnessed the “We will uphold the NPT means for the peaceful use of nuclear supplier countries that for employers, the foreign ed, the elec- select from the remaining launch. Gen Hayat appreciat- mechanism. We underscore its the nuclear energy,” he said. To seeks to contribute to the non- workers they seek to employ, tronic applicant pool to fill the ed the participating troops, importance as the cornerstone another question on whether proliferation of nuclear and the agency’s adjudicators, registra- degree cap. scientists and engineers on of international non-prolifera- China which has been calling weapons through the imple- helping the H-1B visa pro- tion The agency has said the “achieving yet another mile- tion system and also an impor- for a two-step formula to admit mentation of guidelines for gramme work better,” said requirement process could increase the stone of national significance tant component of interna- new members into the NSG nuclear and nuclear-related USCIS Director Francis will require peti- number of H-1B holders who towards Pakistan’s strategic tional security. “We promise to has been changed, he said, “we exports. Cissna. Early this month, tioners seeking to have advanced degrees. deterrence capability.” Trump: US-China trade talks ‘going well’ Temple vandalised in US hate crime PTI n WASHINGTON AFP n WASHINGTON have to do as a city and a nation of the global economy’s sails. to make sure we live to our resident Donald Trump on But Washington’s aggressive n a hate crime, a Hindu ideals of equality, of a country Indian held in US on PWednesday touted the prosecution of the Chinese Itemple has been vandalised where everyone is treated with chances of success as US-China telecoms firm Huawei — which in the US state of Kentucky by the respect we all deserve.” trade negotiations entered a federal prosecutors accused miscreants who sprayed black Fischer said that the van- charges of fraud second day, saying Beijing was this week of industrial espi- paint on the deity and wrote dals wrote “repugnant messages PTI n WASHINGTON eager to make a deal. In a onage, sanctions violations and repugnant messages on the of hate.” “Regardless of what morning series of tweets, he fraud — threatened to upend walls. The incident happened religion you are, this should not n Indian has also said a final deal would the talks, drawing irate objec- between Sunday night and happen,” Raj Patel from the Abeen arrested in leave “NOTHING” unresolved tions from Beijing. Tuesday morning at the Swaminarayan temple said. the US on charges of but such a bargain could only “No final deal will be made Swaminarayan Temple in the “We come here to worship. We fraud for stealing at be struck after he met with his until my friend President Xi, Louisville city, authorities said. should not have to turn our least USD 800,000 Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and I, meet in the near future There are no suspects but an backs to see who is behind us, from more than 400 “in the near future.” The meet- to discuss and agree on some investigation is ongoing, police but we should be happy to victims, mostly of ings are “going well,” Trump of the long standing and more said. come here and worship in Indian descent, said on Twitter. “China does difficult points. Very compre- Temple officials said no peace,” he added. through a provi- not want an increase in Tariffs hensive transaction,” Trump video of the incident is avail- Describing the desecration sional “credit” and feels they will do much bet- said. able. According to local media as “heartbreaking”, Louisville scheme. Kishore ter if they make a deal. They are “China’s representatives reports, vandalism resulted in Metro Police Department Chief Babu Ammisetti, 30, correct.” The two sides have just and I are trying to do a com- deity image sprayed with black Steve Conrad told reporters who has been a month remaining in a 90-day plete deal, leaving NOTHING paint, broken windows, walls that the police will provide charged by federal truce declared in December. unresolved on the table. All of spray-painted with inappro- additional security to the tem- criminal complaint Should the talks fail, US import the many problems are being priate messages and graffiti. A ple.“What I’m here to do today with fraud offenses duties on $200 billion in discussed and will be hopeful- knife was stabbed in the chair is to assure everyone that stemming from an Chinese imports are due to ly resolved. Tariffs on China In this Aug. 23, 2017, file photo, a visitor looks at a robotic hand powered by and cabinets were emptied. attends this temple that we will alleged “provisional credit” to-Peer (P2P) transfer. more than double on March 2 increase to 25% on March 1st, Kinfinity Glove, developed by the German Aerospace Center, on display at the World The incident has sent do our best to find and hold scheme, was arrested on Ammisetti would then — something economists say so all working hard to complete Robot Conference at the Yichuang International Conference and Exhibition Centre in shock waves through the accountable the person or per- January 25. Ammisetti, contact the victim’s bank could help knock the wind out by that date!” Beijing. AP Indian-American community sons who committed this van- appeared before US and, posing as the victim, in Louisville Kentucky. dalism and this hate crime,” Magistrate Judge Donna would claim to have made an Authorities are investigating Conrad said. Martinez in Hartford, ATM deposit that did not the incident as a hate crime. Conrad said “too many Connecticut on Wednesday. register on the victim’s bank Pompeo: Trump to make significant Condemning the incident incidents like this” have hap- He was ordered detained. account, complaint alleges. of vandalism, Louisville Mayor pened in Louisville, referencing Federal prosecutors said that While researching the Greg Fischer called upon the a past vandalism incident at the Ammisetti entered the US in “unregistered deposit”, the announcement on ISIS next week city residents to stand up Louisville Islamic Center and 2013 on a student visa, which bank would credit the vic- against this hatred. “Anytime heightened safety concerns at was revoked in 2014. tim’s account with a provi- Washington (PTI): The defeating them,” he said. “We we see hatred or bigotry we will a local Sikh temple following a Ammisetti used sional credit, it said. US President Donald Trump also know that in spite of the stand against it. The cowards deadly temple shooting in Facebook Marketplace and Ammisetti would then con- will make a significant enormous progress we’ve made who did this have only given Wisconsin in 2012. other media to victimise tact the victim and claim that announcement on the status of and the success that we’ve had, our community more fuel and Kentucky State individuals, primarily of the provisional credit to the the fight against the ISIS in Syria that the threat from radical determination to embrace Representative Nima Kulkarni, Indian decent, who adver- victim’s bank account was a during his State of the Union Islamic terrorism is real and we compassion, understanding, the first Indian-American tised items for sale or rooms mistaken transfer by Address next week, the need to continue to do all that and each other,” Fischer said as elected to the Kentucky for rent. Through this Ammisetti to the victim’s Secretary of State Mike Pompeo we can to make sure that there’s he visited the vandalised tem- General Assembly, said the scheme, Ammisetti would account. He would then has said. not a resurgence of ISIS or that ple Wednesday. vandalism was an “act of intim- contact a victim to express request either a full or par- Trump is scheduled to all the other variants of that ter- “Sometime between the idation designed to weaken interest in purchasing an tial refund of that money, deliver the State of the Union ror regime continue to be under end of services at the our faith and community”. item or renting a room. He which the victim would pro- Address in a joint session of the pressure,” he added. Swaminarayan Temple on There has been a number would then gather the vic- vide via a P2P transfer. US Congress on February 5. Pompeo said that President Bardstown Road on Sunday of such incidents across the US tim’s bank account informa- After the bank deter- “The President will make a sig- Trump will do everything to and the time a repairman in previous years. In April tion and other personal mined that there was no nificant announcement, I think, in,” Pompeo told Fox News in ers in cages, people kneeling on keep America safe from threats. arrived on Tuesday morning, 2015, a Hindu temple in north information under the guise unregistered deposit to the in the State of the Union next an interview. Pompeo also the beaches and being behead- “President Trump has made vandals broke into a window Texas has been vandalised with of making a deposit to the victim’s account, the funds week with respect to the status informed that Trump would ed. This was tragic. Next week clear it is a priority for him, and and vandalised spots through- nasty images spray-painted on victim’s bank account. He provided as a provisional of the caliphate, the real estate, host foreign ministers of the on February 6, he is hosting for- as the Secretary of State, I can out the building,” he said. its walls. In February 2015, also would offer to provide a credit would be removed the grounds from which ISIS “Global Coalition to Defeat the eign ministers of the “Global promise the American people The vandalism of this tem- Hindu temples in Kent and the “deposit” directly into the from the account, federal had been operating in Syria ISIS” and have discussions with Coalition to Defeat the ISIS” for we will continue to do all that ple, Fischer said is another Seattle Metropolitan area were victim’s account via a Peer- prosecutors said. when this administration came them. “You remember prison- an in-depth discussion on we can to keep them safe from example of the work “we still also vandalised. GLOBE TROTTING Blood cancer accelerates ageing: Study Celine Dion biopic is in works PTI n LONDON which this process of pre- shown to be present in acute Los Angeles: After Freddie Mercury and Elton John, singer Celine lood cancer can acceler- mature ageing occurs in the myeloid leukemia (AML) Dion is getting a biopic. The film, titled “The Power Of Love”, will Bate ageing in healthy bone bone marrow of leukaemia cells — and this was found to be to be directed by Valerie Lemercier. It will follow the Canadian marrow cells, scientists have patients and highlights the be responsible for creating singer’s life, from her humble beginnings in Quebec in the 1960s found for the first time, potential impact this could the ageing conditions. to her rise to fame as one of the most successful artists of her paving the way for anti-age- have on future treatments. The research team estab- generation. According to Variety, the film has been authorised ing drugs in the future. It is “Our results provide evi- lished that the NOX2 enzyme by Dion and the 50-year-old singer has also granted the rights well known that ageing pro- dence that cancer causes age- generates superoxide which to her music, including “My Heart Will Go On”, “All By motes cancer development. ing. drives the ageing process.By Myself” and “I’m Alive”. Aside from directing, Lemercier However, this is the first We have clearly shown inhibiting NOX2, researchers will be playing Dion in the film. The French-language fea- time that the reverse has that the cancer cell itself dri- showed the reduction in aged ture will also shed a light on her relationship with her been shown to be true, ves the ageing process in the neighbouring non-malignant husband and manager Rene Angelil, who died in 2016 according to researchers neighbouring non-cancer cells resulted in slower can- after a long battle with cancer. “I discovered the strength from the University of East cells,” said Stuart Rushworth cer growth. of their love story and their great humour, and I bet- Anglia (UEA) in the UK. from UEA. “It was not previously ter understood how the alchemy of their three individual The study, published in “Our research reveals known that leukaemia ambitions made an unwanted, little girl the greatest star on the journal Blood, shows that leukaemia uses this bio- induces ageing of the local the planet,” Lemercier said. The film will be released in 2020. It is that healthy bone marrow logical phenomenon to its non-cancer environment. set to start filming in March in France, Spain, Canada and Las cells were prematurely aged advantage to accelerate the We hope that this bio- Vegas.This is the third project in recent times to focus on the life by cancer cells around them. disease,” said Rushworth. logical function can be of a singer, after Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” and upcom- The aged bone marrow cells NOX2, an enzyme usu- exploited in future, paving ing “Rocketman”, a film based on the life of music legend Elton accelerated the growth and leukaemia — creating a disease. The study also iden- ally involved in the body’s the way for new drugs,” said John. development of the vicious cycle that fuels the tified the mechanism by response to infection, was Rushworth. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 world 12 Ghosn: Bail refusal ‘would not be ‘No progress on nuclear normal in any other democracy’

AFP n TOKYO craving for fresh air. Yes, I am avail.“I have done everything I treaty ahead of deadline’ ormer Nissan chief Carlos strong, but obviously I am can to show I can’t flee, to reas- FGhosn slammed his ongo- tired.” Nonetheless Ghosn, sure them I would not destroy AFP n MOSCOW said. ing detention Thursday, telling speaking from behind a win- any evidence,” he said Last week the Russian mil- a French newspaper the deci- dow and flanked by two guards, Thursday. Ghosn’s arrest has oscow and Washington itary displayed the nuclear- sion to refuse him bail “would did not appear noticeably gaunt laid bare tensions in the alliance Mhave made “no progress” capable 9M729 missile system not be normal in any other and walked confidently into the he forged and led among in talks on saving a key arms to the media and foreign mil- democracy.” “Why am I being room. Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and control treaty, a Russian diplo- itary officials in an attempt to punished before being found Japanese authorities did French automaker Renault. mat said on Thursday, with the prove the weapon does not vio- guilty?” Ghosn asked, speaking not permit any cameras or While the Japanese firms United States expected to begin late the treaty. to AFP and the Les Echos recording equipment to be moved quickly to oust Ghosn withdrawal this weekend. Russia says the mis- daily in his first interview with used during the from leadership positions, Russian and US officials had sile’s maximum range is 480 foreign media since his shock interview.Ghosn has only been Renault was more cautious met on the sidelines of a meet- kilometres (300 miles) and November 19 arrest. seen in public once since his about the allegations against ing of the five permanent within the allowed Ghosn, who is being held my reputation.” “I have an arrest, during a January 8 court him, and he resigned before a members of the UN Security range.Washington has howev- at a Tokyo detention centre on army of people throwing trash appearance where he denied board meeting to discuss Council in Beijing to discuss er said a static display of the three charges of financial mis- at me every day,” he said. any wrongdoing. He faces three removing him there. the fate of the Intermediate- cruise missile does not prove its conduct, said his arrest was “a “There are not only allegations charges of financial miscon- Renault currently Range Nuclear Forces treaty range does not breach the story of betrayal”.“There is no of the prosecutors, but also duct, including claims he owns 43 per cent of Nissan, (INF) - a source of raging ten- agreement. question about this,” he said, those of Nissan. They take a lot under-reported his salary, tried which itself has a 15 per cent sions between Moscow and Signed in 1987 by US pres- speaking firmly and clearly in of facts out of their context. It to shift personal losses onto stake in the French company. Washington. ident Ronald Reagan and English, dressed in a black is a distortion of reality to Nissan’s books and used com- But Nissan overtook its French “Unfortunately, there is no Soviet leader Mikhail tracksuit and plastic sandals. destroy my reputation.” pany funds to compensate a partner compared to when the progress,” Russian Deputy Gorbachev, the INF treaty bans “I have in front of me an Once feted in Japan for his friend. alliance was created and Ghosn Foreign Minister Sergei ground-launched missiles with army at Nissan, more than role in turning around Nissan, He denies any wrongdoing said he believed his attempts to Ryabkov said after talks with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilo- hundreds of people are dedi- Ghosn has gone from flying and repeated Thursday that further integrate the alliance Andrea Thompson, Under metres.It ended a dangerous cated to the case, 70 people at around the world in a private “there is not one yen that I have prompted a backlash among Secretary of State for Arms build-up of warheads in Europe the prosecutor’s office, and I am jet to a cell in Tokyo’s Kosuge received that was not report- the Japanese firm’s executives Control and International Russian lawmaker Rauf Arashukov smiles during hearings in a court in Moscow, but there are fears a similar sit- being left in prison for more detention centre. He spoke ed”.The court has judged that resulted in his Security. Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The Investigative Committee said Wednesday uation could re-emerge.US than 70 days,” he added. “No without emotion, but said it Ghosn a flight risk who could arrest.“There was a resistance The United States has that Rauf Arashukov, who represents the Karachaevo-Cherkessiya region in the North officials have said that if Russia phone, no computer... how can was “very hard” to be unable to tamper with evidence if freed, from the beginning,” he warned that it will begin a six- Caucasus, was detained after the Federation Council, the upper chamber of the misses the February 2 deadline, I defend myself?” The 64-year- call his family. and his own lawyer has said.During his sole court month withdrawal process Russian parliament, voted to strip him of immunity from prosecution. Investigators the Pentagon will begin work old Franco-Brazilian-Lebanese “Since November 19, I acknowledged the tycoon is appearance Ghosn spoke fond- from the treaty on February 2 allege Arashukov is suspected of orchestrating the killing of two high-profile figures on its own missile system that tycoon said he was the victim could not even call my wife unlikely to win bail before a ly of Nissan, and he said that unless Russia destroys its in Karachaevo-Cherkessiya in 2010. AP would otherwise be barred by of a “plot” caused by opposition Carole, my children,” he said. trial, which could take at least affection endured despite his 9M729 ground-based missile the treaty.Russia has said that to his plans to more fully inte- He said the lights were on even six months. situation.“I love Japan, I love system, which it says breaches and “destructive,” state news with sorrow, but with deep con- because Washington’s claims grate the auto alliance he led of at night, and with no watch or He has pledged to stay in Nissan. I have dedicated so the Cold War-era agreement. agency RIA Novosti reported. cern for the fate of the treaty, are unsubstantiated the agree- Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors and clock, he had “no sense of Japan, wear a tracking device many years to revive the com- Ryabkov called the US position “We have not made any for the fate of European and ment would remain in force France’s Renault. And he said time”.“I have only 30 minutes to and even hire guards of the pany, to rebuild it again,” he “rather tough, ultimatum-like” progress. We state this not just international security,” Ryabkov even if the US tries to withdraw. Nissan was trying to “destroy go outside on the roof. I’m court’s choosing, but to no said. Venezuela protests a ‘fight for freedom’: Trump UK may have to delay Brexit AFP n WASHINGTON hard-left leader Maduro, who still controls the military and to pass necessary laws resident Donald Trump on police, says Guaido is part of PWednesday reiterated a US-led coup plot. The coun- PTI n LONDON strong US support for try’s pro-government top court also covering issues such as Venezuela’s opposition and has barred Guaido, who is ritain may need to delay trade, agriculture and immigra- said protesters demanding the calling for large anti-Maduro BBrexit to pass legislation to tion. ouster of President Nicolas street protests this week, from implement the split with the Andrea Leadsom, the leader Maduro were fighting for free- leaving the country. European Union, Foreign of the House of Commons, had dom. “Large protests all across On Wednesday, people Secretary Jeremy Hunt said previously suggested Britain Venezuela today against took to the streets in the cap- Thursday. As the March 29 could probably secure “a couple Maduro. ital Caracas and various other withdrawal date looms, the gov- of extra weeks” if needed. Any The fight for freedom has cities, banging pots, blowing ernment is still trying to con- delay must be agreed by the begun!” Trump tweeted. whistles and horns, and car- vince MPs to support a version other 27 EU countries. Prime Trump said that earlier he had rying banners that read: of the divorce deal it has agreed able to make progress sooner Minister Theresa May has spoken by phone with self- “Armed forces, regain your with the bloc. then that might not be necessary. promised to return to Brussels declared acting president Juan dignity,” “Maduro usurper,” Even if it is passed, legisla- We can’t know at this stage to try to secure changes to the Guaido, who has been recog- “Guaido, president” and “No to tion putting the treaty into effect exactly which of those scenarios deal that would enable MPs to nized by Washington, to rein- the dictatorship.” would then have to go through would happen.” The government support it, but the EU has force “strong United States “Don’t shoot people who both the House of Commons is considering extending parlia- warned it does not want to support for Venezuela’s fight to are making demands also for and the House of Lords. “If we mentary hours and cancelling reopen the agreement.Without regain its democracy.” your family,” Guaido said in a Venezuelan opposition's new envoy in Washington Carlos Vecchio, center, accompanied by OAS Special Representative Gustavo ended up approving a deal in the the February holiday of MPs to the deal, Washington has thrown its message to the military deliv- days before March 29 then we allow more time to debate Brexit Britain runs the risk of sev- full backing behind Guaido’s ered from the central univer- Tarre Briceno, left, and Chairman Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, right, speaks to members of the media after a Senate Foreign might need some extra time to legislation.But there are still ering ties with its closest trading claim to lead Venezuela, but sity in Caracas. Relations Committee meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday. AP pass critical legislation,” Hunt eight laws needed to prepare for partner on March 29 with no told BBC radio. “But if we are Brexit, not just on the deal but new arrangements in place. Pak summons Indian envoy; protests summoning Chang’e-4 survives first lunar night, wakes of its top diplomat over Qureshi-Mirwaiz phone call up to minus 190 degrees centigrade PTI n ISLAMABAD Pakistani envoy late last night is just a “political gimmickry PTI n BEIJING of the moon. We still need n a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan and electioneering”. more careful analysis,” Zhang Ion Thursday summoned The Foreign Office in a hina’s Chang’e-4 probe has was quoted as saying by the India’s high commissioner here statement issued Wednesday Csurvived the first lunar state-run Xinhua news agency. to lodge a protest over the midnight said that Pakistan night after its historic soft land- Temperatures vary enor- summoning of its envoy in “categorically rejects the objec- ing on the far side of the moon, mously between day and night New Delhi and maintained tions” by India. The leadership waking up to colder-than- on the moon. Previously, the that it would continue to in Pakistan has always been expected temperature of minus Chinese scientists had no data extend support to the people of communicating with the 190 degrees centigrade, the on exactly how cold it could be. Kashmir. India’s Foreign Kashmiri leadership, the state- national space agency said At the end of 2013, China Secretary Vijay Gokhale ment said. “This is not any- Thursday. The rover and the launched Chang’e-3, the coun- Wednesday summoned thing new,” it said. lander of the Chang’e-4 probe try’s first spacecraft to soft- Pakistan’s envoy Sohail “We would like to reiterate have been awakened by sunlight land on the moon. Mahmood in New Delhi and that Kashmir is an outstanding after a long “sleep” during the The scientific instruments categorically told him that dispute between India and first extremely cold night on the on its lander are still operating Foreign Minister Shah Pakistan, and acknowledged as moon, said the China National have received first-hand data moon always faces the Earth. after more than 60 lunar nights Mahmood Qureshi’s telephon- such through UN Security Space Administration (CNSA). about the temperatures on the “According to the measure- over the past five years. “It was ic conversation with separatist Council resolutions as well as A lunar day equals 14 days surface of the moon during the ments of Chang’e-4, the tem- a success, but Chang’e-3 was Kashmiri leader Mirwaiz Umar numerous Pakistan-India doc- on Earth and a lunar night is of lunar night.The lander woke up perature of the shallow layer of designed according to foreign Farooq was a “brazen attempt” Pakistan’s Foreign Office that Pakistan would continue to uments including the Simla the same length. The Chang’e- at 8:39 pm Wednesday, and the the lunar soil on the far side of temperature data,” said Zhang. to subvert India’s unity and vio- Spokesperson Mohammad extend support to the people of Agreement and Lahore 4 probe switched to dormant rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) the moon is lower than the data The measurement of the tem- late its sovereignty and territo- Faisal on Thursday said that Kashmir, he said. She stressed Declaration,” it said. The Indo- mode during the lunar night awoke at about 8:00 pm obtained by the US Apollo mis- perature changes between the rial integrity. Foreign Secretary Tehmina that the status of Jammu and Pak ties strained after the ter- due to lack of solar power. Tuesday, surviving their first sion on the near side of the day and night on the moon will The Ministry of External Janjua summoned Indian High Kashmir is internationally ror attacks by Pakistan-based Chinese lunar rover landed on lunar night after making the moon,” said Zhang He, execu- help scientists estimate the prop- Affairs, in a late evening state- Commissioner Ajay Bisaria to accepted as “disputed territory terrorists in 2016 and India’s the far side of the moon on first-ever soft landing on the far tive director of the Chang’e-4 erties of the lunar soil, Zhang ment, said the Pakistan High lodge a protest over the sum- and Pakistan will continue to surgical strikes inside Pakistan- January 3, becoming the world’s side of the moon, the CNSA probe project from the China said. The rover and the lander Commissioner was “cautioned” moning of Pakistan’s envoy, the support Kashmiris in their just occupied Kashmir. The ties first to touch down on the said. As a result of the tidal lock- Academy of Space Technology carried a radioisotope heat that persistence of such behav- state-run Radio Pakistan struggle for right to self-deter- further nose-dived in 2017 moon’s uncharted side never ing effect, the moon’s revolution (CAST). “That’s probably due to source, which helped keep the iour by Pakistan will have reported. Foreign Secretary mination”, Faisal said. Faisal with no bilateral talks talking visible from Earth. This is the cycle is the same as its rotation the difference in lunar soil com- probe warm during the lunar “implications”. In Islamabad, Janjua made it clear to Bisaria also said that summoning of place between them. first time Chinese scientists cycle, and the same side of the position between the two sides night. Endangered sharks being sold as food in UK: Study PTI n LONDON restaurants and supermarkets, sourced product when they are also included other threatened actually buying a threatened ndangered species of ham- sharks such as shortfin mako species,” Hobbs said. “There are Emerhead and dogfish are and smalleye hammerheads. also health issues. Knowing among the sharks being sold as The analysis of chip shop sam- what species you are buying food in the UK, according to a ples also identified globally could be important in terms of study that calls for more accu- threatened shark species, allergies, toxins, mercury con- rate labelling so that people researchers said. Fishing for tent and the growing concern know what species they are eat- spiny dogfish has been prohib- over microplastics in the ing. Researchers from the ited in most circumstances marine food chain. “Our find- University of Exeter in the UK under EU rules, they said. ings demonstrate the need for sampled shark products from The spiny dogfish found in more informative and accurate fishmongers and chip shops, as many chip shop samples could seafood labelling,” she said. As well as shark fins from an have been sourced from more well as spiny dogfish, the Asian food wholesaler in the al trade restrictions, according focusing on Asia have com- sustainable stocks elsewhere, researchers found species UK. The majority of chip shop to the study published in the monly identified scalloped but it highlights the problems including starry smooth- samples — usually sold under journal Scientific Reports. hammerhead in fin processing. of selling shark meat under hounds, nursehounds and blue generic names like huss, rock “The discovery of endan- Scalloped hammerhead can be “umbrella” terms that cover sharks on sale in fishmongers salmon and rock eel — were gered hammerhead sharks imported under strict condi- multiple species. and chip shops. spiny dogfish, a species “endan- highlights how widespread the tions, but the wholesaler had no “It is almost impossible for Through “DNA barcod- gered” in Europe and “vulner- sale of declining species really idea what species the fin consumers to know what they ing”, the study analysed 78 able” worldwide. The fin sam- is — even reaching Europe belonged to,” Griffiths said. are buying,” said Catherine samples from chip shops and 39 Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, right, prays next to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during his welcome ples included scalloped ham- and the UK,” said Andrew The fins from the UK Hobbs, also of the University of from fishmongers, mostly in ceremony at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Sultan Abdullah, ruler of central Pahang merheads — endangered glob- Griffiths, of the University of wholesaler, who intended to Exeter. “People might think southern England, as well as 10 state, was named Malaysia's new king, replacing Sultan Muhammad V who abdicated unexpectedly after just two years on the ally and subject to internation- Exeter.“ Separate investigations supply them to UK Asian they are getting a sustainably fins from a wholesaler. throne. AP LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 vivacity {food} 13 ALL YOU NEED IS RUM AND CRAB SodaBottleOpenerWala gives away a perfect colonial Bombaiya vibe through its vintage ambience and a scrumptious Parsi menu, says SHAMBHAVI SURI

n a cold, gloomy winter afternoon, thalis, Matunga, Maharashtrian and Parsi, enough. The Thecha, as is the norm, had walking in one of the most osten- catered to different palates. crushed peanuts that added a crunch and Otatious markets of Delhi — the The service started with a crab soup. nutty flavour to it. Khan Market — I walk into a Bombaiya- It was a light brown broth with chopped To end the meal, they served the Irani restaurant which, takes one back to onions, tomatoes and coriander, packed Strawberry raspberry mousse and an old and simpler times. As I climbed up with wholesome flavours and spices. Apple anjeer kheer. The Mousse’s sweet the narrow steps of The best thing about the soup was its sim- taste and the sourness of the berries com- SodaBottleOpenerWala that lead me into plicity that made it truly delicious. bined with the creamy texture of the the main arena, I looked at the walls cov- Out came the rum cocktails next, the mousse was a match made in heaven. It ered with photos and mirrors with vin- Castro Mojito and Bawi’s Hurricane. The takes you back to the days when you tage frames that gave it a colonial vibe. Castro Mojito was made with a Cuban wanted to eat strawberry ice cream as a The steps, however, had certain ‘Rules of rum, muddled with raspberries and saf- child, to satisfy your sweet-tooth. As for Establishment’ such as ‘no abusing’, ‘no fron puree whereas Bawi’s Hurricane the Apple anjeer kheer, I haven’t tasted pointing fingers’, ‘no politics’, ‘no flirting’, had rum mixed with pomegranate and anything like it before. It had a thick con- ‘no asking for recipe’, which could tickle passion fruit syrup, garnished with man- sistency and also a bite to it. The sweet- one’s funny bones. As I looked around, its darin orange, strong but its fruitiness can- ness of the dish was derived from the half-window curtains, double doors, chai not disappoint you. anjeer and apple as there was no added and maska bun (buttered bun) and Parsi Next came the humongous thali that sugar. For those who do not like their omelette for wall art gave the place’s décor had 11 elements including two Ragi desserts to be too sweet, this one is for a traditional Parsi touch. The wooden Rotis, steamed rice topped with fried gar- you. tables and chairs, drop-down green lic flakes, Raita and Saria papad. The star Curated with thought and executed lamps, cutting chai glasses placed on each of the thali is a coconut-based red crab with perfection, the thali perfectly bal- table, set a Mumbai canteen atmosphere. curry with a whole crab in it. (Make sure anced all the flavours — from sweet to Nonetheless, the place gave me a chance you don’t spill the curry while cutting the hot, spicy and bitter with elements that to live and experience a bygone era as it crab.) It has a sweet flavour but don’t be were fresh, creamy, crisp and crunchy. played hit Hollywood and Bollywood fooled by it as the punch of heat can hit The thali proved to be non-pretentious songs of the 90s in the background. you hard but it is certainly enjoyable in and delicious. The chain is celebrating its fifth this weather. the thali. Even though it is typically made Bharta, just like the way it is cooked at ed like a typical sweet and sour version Spending an afternoon, drinking and anniversary, with the ‘Rum and Crab’ fes- The thali also feature a bowl of Dal with mutton, this one wasn’t. It had the home but that’s what makes it so spectac- of the dish. This was as mouth-watering eating food that speaks in the language tival which uses the flavours of the moringa made with masoor dal, that sim- seasonal amarnath leaves, fenugreek ular — the feeling of being at home. Its as it can get and will make you ask for of emotions, representing a rich Parsi her- Konkan coast, paired with some spicy ply made my day. Its creamy and smooth leaves and green peas, the combination sweetness will definitely help you to cool more. This added a touch of miracle to itage, is an afternoon spent well. Also, if concoctions of rum cocktails. Perfect to texture with the lentils melting in your added a little bitterness but gave the fresh- things down from all the spice you’d eat. the thali which elevated the experience. you’re looking for an opportunity to sit heat things up in the city around this mouth, is comfort food that’ll have you ness to the thali that it needed to counter Next was the crunchy golden ball of Then, there was a green chilli thecha back, relax and experience the laid-back weather. The crab delicacies were present- digging in for more. all the richness. goodness which is called the and the red coconut chutney to add a lit- life of the 20th century, this is the place ed through the thali concept where three Bhaji Dana was another element in Moving on, there was the Baingan Maharashtrian style Mini vada which tast- tle bit of spice, if you aren’t getting for you to be in.

Also provide plenty of non- gorge us Through shells, alcoholic options: flavoured seltzers, fun sodas, cold or mulled cider, hot cocoa and of course plen- e Cantine presents drinks like fillings and ty of regular old water. If you have Lartisanal coffee, tea blends and a house team you’re rooting for, elegant cocktails. The kitchen toppings, set up make or create a pitcher mocktail celebrates the classic European (booze-free punch of some sort) cuisine serving some of its must-try your own party as and name it after the team. signature drinks like Bourbon par- ACTIVITIES tea, Lavender blossom, Lovestruck a new snactivity Time: Before the game or at halftime, ginny and Orange maple sour. provide a football and urge people 12 pm to 11.30 pm Venue: Le to get their own game on, if you Cantine, DLF Promenade. have the space. Some guests might be happy just stretching during the halftime show and watching ombay Brasserie presents Maroon 5, but Giuliani encourages corporate lunches, offering Taco guests to “shake it with the per- B formers” in a halftime dance party. gunpowder potatoes, anardana There are many simple games mirch paneer and cheese chilli you can offer up during commer- kulcha, guntur podi chicken cial breaks or the game itself. karwari fish fingers, keema Raise a glass (it doesn’t have to be paratha among others. Time: Treat boozy) or stand up whenever a cer- Price: 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm Veg: tain word is said, for example `499 plus taxes, Non-Veg: `599 “penalty” or “halfback,” or print up Venue: SHELLS/WRAPPERS beans, which guests can spoon onto interesting choices in the refriger- one with a view of the TV. You Super Bowl trivia cards and give plus taxes Block H, Offer a combination of hard a taco or the side of the plate; the ated section of the supermarket; might want to set up a card table pop quizzes. Offer prizes. Connaught Place. and soft shells to mix and match. beans also can be the protein in a Bao makes some cool varieties.) and some folding chairs. Soft pillows Or have people fill out a form The soft tortillas can be corn, vegetarian taco. Make fillings ahead Ariel Fox, concept executive for floor seating are also fine. guessing how the game will unfold flour or a mix. Before the party, of time and re-warm them before chef at Dos Caminos restaurants in Use your coffee table, says — completion percentages for each he Kitchen Central presents the heat the tortillas for 30 to 60 sec- serving. You can serve them in a New York, suggests adding Mary Giuliani, founder of Mary quarterback, total passing yards, Tconcept of live kitchen, offering a onds on each side in a dry skillet, warming dish, periodically reheat chopped cooked bacon to the gua- Giuliani Catering and Events and Super Bowl MVP and of course wide range of cuisines like salads, until browned in spots, which them in the microwave, or have a camole for a smoky twist, and co-host of Easy Entertaining on final score. Also guess which will burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, hot brings out their flavour. Heat hard backup dish of each and replenish. blending charred jalapeno, pureed Bluprint.com. “I’m a big fan of cov- be the first ad to play once the dogs, pastas, dimsum and bao, shells in a 350 degree Fahrenheit avocado and lime juice into your ering my coffee table with game begins. mouth savoring chaats, rolls to name oven for about seven minutes, TOPPINGS sour cream for a sophisticated ‘Snactivities’” — foods that are fun PRE-THINKING CLEANUP a few, specially curated by its head until they smell toasty. The tortillas Here’s where the fun starts. crema topping. and interactive — “during any Venue: and shells don’t have to be hot You’ll of course want the classics: Have fun and be creative (and type of game watching,” she says. If you go for disposable plates, chef. Kitchen Central, when you serve them, but you can salsa or pico de gallo, shredded enlist the kids). cups and utensils, stick with paper Ambience Mall, Gurugram. keep them warm by heating them crisp lettuce, avocado or gua- DRINKS (especially recycled paper prod- (tortillas in the microwave, shells camole, cilantro leaves, onions, SETTING UP THE TACO BAR The drink most commonly ucts), bamboo and other in the oven) shortly before serving, sour cream and cheese. Cheeses Starting from the left, line up associated with the Super Bowl is, biodegradable materials. Don’t iara Soul Kitchen has introduced and then throwing a clean dishtow- can include shredded cheddar, everything the way people would of course, beer. If you’ve got a beer skimp on the plates’ thickness Ktheir new ‘Hi-Tea’ menu to devour el over them to keep them warm. Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack or fill their plates: first, the plates crowd, include some new choices though: Tacos can be messy, and the taste of Indian homemade crumbed quesos. themselves, then the shells, fillings along with the classics, and don’t be thin plates can get soggy. Chinet FILLINGS snacks with a twist. The menu offers And then keep going. Sliced and toppings. If there are side dish- shy about telling your guests to plates, for instance, are com- shakarkandi kaddu Offering at least two fillings jalapenos (fresh or pickled), sliced es like salad or rice, end the buffet bring a six-pack of their favourite postable and heavy. snacks like and makes a taco bar feel special. Go for olives, slivered radishes, other with those. Put napkins and forks brew. Giuliani recommends mak- Make a waste basket visible for chaat, and other dishes like one ground meat, like beef or kinds of salsa, sliced scallions, at the end for guests to grab as they ing beer cocktails like a Beergarita garbage. pokchoy patta chaat, prepared with turkey, and then maybe a shredded shredded kale, sautéed mushrooms, head for their seats. (beer with a splash of tequila and And consider rolling up those buckwheat flour, among other meat filling, like pulled chicken or thinly sliced cabbage, sautéed fresh lime juice) or Beerbon (your rugs. Salsa isn’t the easiest thing to Time: Venue: AND SPEAKING OF SEATS... dishes. 4 pm to 7 pm pork. I also recommend a pot of onions and peppers, fried shallots, favourite beer with a splash of your scrub out of a carpet. M-30, M Block market, GK-2. thick, seasoned black or pinto fermented pickly things (lots of Make sure there’s one for every- favourite bourbon.) —AP RECIPES MOLTEN NUTELLA CAKE JOWAR UPMA BAKED CHICKEN CAPRESE PASTA WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED WHAT YOU NEED ● Egg:1 ● Jowar rava upma: ● Farfalle, uncooked: 2 cups ● Egg yolk: 1 125 gm ● Boneless chicken cubes, tossed in oil with ginger ● Granulated white sugar: 30 gm ● Butter(ghee): 1tsp garlic paste and salt: 1 cup ● All purpose flour: 30 gm ● Mustard seeds: 1tsp ● Chicken stock: 2 ¼ cups ● Nutella spread: 80 gm ● Urad dal: 1 tsp ● Cream: 1/3 cup ● Pinch of asafoetida ● Mozzarella grated: 250 gm METHOD ● Curry leaves: 5-6 ● Fresh basil: 1/3 cup ● Preheat oven to 425 F. In a stand ● Finely chopped onion: ● Chili flakes: 1 tsp mixer, add egg, egg yolk and ½ cup ● Garlic, finely chopped: 1 tsp sugar. Whisk on high speed until ● Chopped green chilli ● egg mixture more than doubles in sauté room Salt and pepper to taste ● Boiled vegetables volume and thickens (about three is smooth and uniform. as the ramekin should still be them temperature (green minutes). ● Pour batter evenly into the two quite hot), very carefully and over low water to the METHOD ramekins and place them on a quickly, turn over so that the peas/carrot/French jowar ● Thoroughly grease the insides of flame for 10-15 mixture while ● Preheat the oven at 200 degrees centigrade. Grease baking sheet. Put these into the plate is now at the bottom and beans): 1 cup two (4 oz) ramekins with butter. seconds. stirring it 9*6 inches baking dish. In a bowl, combine cream, middle section of the oven the ramekin is upside down. ● Salt to taste Make sure you don't miss any ● Add the onions and continuously. Cover chicken cubes, 100 grams mozzarella, cherry (neither too high or too low (You need to do this in one fluid ● spots, especially along the Fresh coriander for green chilies and the pan with a lid and tomatoes, garlic, ½ of the basil, chicken stock, chilli because it may lead to uneven motion, which may take some bottom of the ramekin, otherwise garnish sauté them over allow it to cook for flakes, salt and pepper to taste. the cakes won't pop out properly. cooking). Bake for approximately practice at first. Otherwise, the ● two-three minutes. Lemon juice medium flame for 1 ● Add pasta to the mix. Empty the bowl into baking Lightly flour the insides and turn 11 minutes. Watch carefully. The liquid lava filling will tumble out ● minute. Remove the lid, you dish. Cover the dish well with foil and bake it for 35- the ramekins upside down and hit top of the cakes should be just too quickly and break through ● Add the par-boiled will observe the grain 40 minutes. Take the dish out and check if the pasta a few times against counter so cooked but the middle of the cake the bottom layer of the cake. METHOD vegetables and sauté has absorbed the is cooked al dente. If not, you can bake them for that excess flour falls out. not completely set. It's still edible, but not quite as ● Heat ghee in a pan, water and appears pretty.) Gently tap the upside- it over medium another five-seven minutes until it’s just done. ● Add Nutella to a large mixing ● Let it cool in ramekins for about add the mustard like a mushy mixture. down ramekin to ensure cake flame. ● Take out the dish and top it with remaining bowl. Warm in microwave for three minutes. Use a spatula and seeds and urad dal. Turn off the gas. has popped into plate. Lift up ● Add the jowar rava mozzarella and basil and broil it uncovered until approximately 30-50 seconds. run around the edges of the cake ● When the mustard ● Garnish with fresh ramekin. Serve with fruit, ice and sauté it well for cheese melts and turns just golden brown (seven- Add in egg mixture and flour. to loosen the cake. Place your seeds crackle, add coriander and lemon dessert plate, inverted, on top of cream and chocolate sauce. two minutes with the eight minutes). Using a spatula, gently fold egg the asafoetida and vegetable mixture. juice and serve it hot. and flour into the Nutella until ramekin. Pressing the plate on Courtesy: Vaibhav Bharghava, corporate curry leaves and ● Allow it to sit for few minutes. Dish out and serve ● Courtesy: InnerBeing ingredients are mixed and batter top of the ramekin (with gloves chef at The Drunken Botanist. Add two cups of hot. Courtesy: Del Monte LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 vivacity 14

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My josh is always high: Yami The tallest boy Actress YAMI GAUTAM says her “josh (passion)” is always very The third-generation Maruti WagonR is high. From Prime Minister A WALK IN THE a lot nicer than you expect it to be, Narendra Modi to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and indeed it is one of most practical Defence Minister Nirmala Maruti cars available today Sitharaman — everyone’s going around using the “How’s the josh?” punchline from film Uri: The Surgical Strike. CLOUDS Yami walked the ramp for Gauri & Nainika at the The 11th edition of The India Art Fair is Lakme Fashion Week 2019. She tripped the perfect outing for connoisseurs as multiple times due to well as lay persons, says SAIMI SATTAR her superfluous tulle gown, but not once magine rows and rows of Kishore Singh, president, DAG, did she let go of her pure white Tibetan prayer while talking about the works that confidence on the flags flapping around you so his gallery has decided to put ramp. that you become the only dot forth says. “While the contempo- “It can happen with of colour. Then you bump rary artists are important, one Iinto massive bust heads that artist cannot proceed without under- anyone. I am not Ravindra Reddy is known for. A lit- standing the grammar of art and the first one. Even tle farther away you walk into that is the reason why the Masters internationally, sculptor SK Bakre’s world, an never lose their significance. It is he Maruti-Suzuki highways and inside Udaipur these things hap- amazing cityscape without any not just the names but within that WagonR was never a city over 120 kilometres I saw pen. The whole buildings. There are people, street realm of those names we are show- Tcar that you ever called a average mileage of 20.1 point is that lights, furniture, vehicles, soldiers ing works which have elements like sexy. Back in 1999, when the kilometres per litre. Sure, it and all kinds of things but not a rarity, high quality, historicity and first version of the car was was winter so no air-condi- whether in life or single building in sight. You decide surprise. We decided to bring launched, it came in as a tioning, limited traffic and on the ramp, the your boundaries. The mind sure fewer but large works where the made by artist Anant Joshi in response to the Daewoo lots of highway cruising but show must go on,” opens up at the 11th edition of the surprise factor is high. Artist vibrant, shiny colours attract visi- Matiz and Hyundai Santro, still that is an impressive said Yami. India Art Fair. Avinash Chandra is known for tors to take a closer look. But the and well, as far as looking like number any which way you And it does from the entrance landscapes but we have put up his ensemble is interactive too as six what it says on a package, the look at it. itself. The new look facade in glass mural, of which not many TVs flash visuals, some of which WagonR was a breadbox. The Maruti has also given an black and white is by Aniruddh exist. Mrinalini Mukherjee is are of the visitors themselves. tall-boy design was there so app that helps you connect to Mehta, popularly known as Big Fat known for her bronze and ceram- Then there are galleries like that space could be max- the car and shares all driving ‘Fashion in Minimalist. Selected by India Art ic works but most people don’t David Zwirner which have brough imised on a small platform. and vehicle details on the app today’s Fair and St+art India Foundation, know that she does landscapes and the works of European and But practicality meant that including navigation. This is time has the design is inspired by the topog- that too of this size,” says he. American artists some of whom you paid a price when it particularly useful on some actually raphy and roadmaps of Delhi and More examples come to the have made India their subject mat- came to looks and both the older devices that do not become reflects traditional pattern work fore. He waves a hand at a Manjeet ter. WagonR and the Hyundai have support for smartphones along with a futuristic digital Bawa piece and says, “Death of Moving on to Anant Art, the Santro were never lookers. using CarPlay or Android very graphic style. Ranjha/Krishna is made in the gallery has an arresting piece by So three months after Auto. The Smartplay infotain- comfortable Enter any hall and the vibe is artist’s signature style, where he is Pakistani artist Aisha Khalid Hyundai brought the Santro ment system has also been and that is infectious. And it hits you hard and lying quietly in the centre. It is a full which has two heavily embroi- back from the dead, Maruti updated with a cleaner and what most designers strong as soon as you enter. meditative work and it is the large dered coats — one of which is has brought in the third-gen- better layout and important- look at when they are Creativity, innovation, out-of-the- size which makes it exceptional. halved. eration of the WagonR. While ly a lot faster as well. This sys- making their clothes box, mind blowing are some of the Rarity is what we are looking at for However, it is not just that it might never have scored on tem will find its way into descriptions that strike one while RARITY IS WHAT instance in Krishna Khanna’s visual arts are a part of the fair. looks, Maruti managed to newer Maruti vehicles as they because they have going around the stalls put up by depiction of Draupadi. This one This year would also give a plat- sell over 22 lakh WagonR’s in get updated, we will do a full started making the the different art galleries at the WE LOOK AT IN triggers our empathy as we have form to performance arts. “The India in just over two decades app review in a future col- garments that are India Art Fair. KRISHNA KHANNA’S seen her in many forms but never South Asian artists are the best making it one of India’s most wearable and Often referred to as the lead- in such vulnerable state where she performers,” informs Jagdip successful cars. So the newest ing platform to discover modern DEPICTION OF is seated on the lap of Duryodhan.” Jagpal, Director, The India Art WagonR had a lot to live up The relatable... People are and contemporary art from South It is the subjects and the treatment Fair and adds, “Internationally to when it was launched, well third-generation looking for comfort Asia, this year the Art Fair sees 75 DRAUPADI. THIS that decide if an art work would be renowned artists like Yasmin it does and how! But first a first when it comes to exhibitors from 24 Indian and ONE TRIGGERS OUR displayed by DAG. The gallery has Jahan Nupur from Bangladesh few clarifications, 0the third- WagonR is not fashion.’ international cities. EMPATHY AS WE also placed an audio book and a would take centrestage as would generation WagonR is not based on the —Aahana Kumra These were selected on sever- film next to the artworks to enable Amol K Patil, Mithu Sen, Sahej based on the Japanese model Japanese al parameters including the artists HAVE SEEN HER IN visitors to put them in context. Rahal and Sajan Mani.” of the same car, it uses the that they showcased as well as Then there is Gallery Jagpal says, “As India Art Fair same ‘Hearttech A’ platform model of the Veteran actress WAHEEDA REHMAN whether displaying the works of MANY FORMS BUT Summukha from Bengaluru, enters a new decade, we have our of the Swift, which has some same car, it is proud of actress-turned-director artists was an ongoing process or NEVER IN SUCH which has taken a conscious deci- strongest line-up of exhibitors great positives. For one the uses the same was done in fits and started as well sion to showcase the works of from across South Asia and the car is a lot wider, it is also Kangana Ranaut for directing a film as whether they gave a chance to VULNERABLE STATE artists from South. Premila Baid, world. Modern and contemporary longer but it is the addition- ‘Hearttech A’ like Manikarnika - The Queen of newer artists. While the earlier fairs WHERE SHE IS the owner points out, “We decid- South Asian art remains the focus al 140mm of width that you platform of the Jhansi and also giving a great per- have centered around the galleries ed to have few artists who work in of the fair, with 70 per cent of the really appreciate both up Swift, which formance. from Mumbai and Delhi, this year SEATED ON THE LAP different mediums. So there is G floor space dedicated to Indian front and at the back. At the has some great She said, “I called around a conscious decision was OF DURYODHAN Ravinder Reddy who has made the galleries and some artists never back in particular the addi- taken to extend the boundaries fur- iconic bronze heads, then there is before seen by Indian audiences tional space means that the positives. The Kangana to show ther. So the 2019 edition features Shanthamani Muddaiah who are being exhibited by internation- WagonR is a proper three- car is a lot me this movie a diverse selection of contemporary works with carbon and firewood to al galleries. We are committed to seat car at the back, as anyone wider and because I was art galleries from across India so understand nature and sustainabil- making artists central to the dis- who has been in an earlier very keen. I really galleries from Bengaluru, Kolkata, ity. There is also Ravikumar Kashi cussion and debate.” WagonR would know, the longer Hyderabad and Ahmedabad too who works with handmade paper In another first, a CMYK rear-seat of the car was not liked the film. She make an appearance. on which he makes everyday bookstall has also made an what you would have called has done a really While at most galleries, con- objects. We have been working appearance where one can pick up spacious. umn. There are some small good job — act- temporary artists occupy a large with him since the time we start- books related to art. The shared platform also niggles here and there, the ing and directing. space, some of India’s oldest and ed out as a gallery in 1996.” So, this weekend head out to means another positive, rear-seat headrests are a bit “She is also looking very beautiful in most respected one like DAG and At the next stall what attracts the fair for your fill of the arts. You which is that the WagonR uncomfortable and while Dhoomimal Gallery (both New is a line of art works shaped like 12 will not be disappointed for sure. handles very well indeed. loading lip is low the rear the film. I am so happy and proud Delhi), are exhibiting masterworks cabinets or televisions hung on the (The India Art Fair is being Now handling and WagonR hatch is very high and if you of her that she has made this film by artists including Raja Ravi walls which are overflowing with held at NSIC Ground, Okhla till are not words that anyone are a bit short the problem is and given a great performance as Varma, Tyeb Mehta, FN Souza, references to various events in February 3.) would put in a sentence that you might have difficul- well,” said the actress, who ruled Akbar Padamsee and Ram Kumar. 2013. Each of these 12 boxes, Photo: Pankaj Kumar together but this car is really ty lowering the hatch. But the silver screen for decades. nice. In Udaipur, where we these are small niggles to be were driving this new car honest. there are some back roads to So if you are looking for DIRECTORS’ CUT Badi Talab, a lake on the out- a small Maruti today, in fact skirts of the city. These roads any small car, the new Ben will no longer Indian filmmakers list their favourites at the Oscars 2019 resemble a rally special stage WagonR is a surprisingly be Batman and while the WagonR is still good bet. Priced at between mit Sharma, director, Born for showing a singer’s story a tall car, it went through cor- `4.19 and 5.16 lakh with the Actor BEN AFFLECK has stepped Badhaai Ho wants to see in true style. An actor who is a ners with aplomb. I never K10 engine and `4.89 and A ` down from Matt Reeves’ directorial Roma win the Oscar. director. And a singer who is an thought I’d say this but the 5.69 lakh for the K12 vari- Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, director, actor. Lethal combination weaved WagonR was an absolute hoot ant and both engine options The Batman. Bareilly ki Barfi, says, “I love in fantastic storytelling.” to drive. coming with Maruti’s AMT Affleck had earlier played Batman in Roma. More than the film, I like Anand Tiwari, director of The engines in the car are automatic system called the Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Alfonso the director for this var- Love per Square Foot and actor in the tried and tested K10 and AGS the car is also priced at Justice, Suicide Squad ious hues and tint of storytelling. films like Udaan, Go Goa Gone, on this generation Maruti a sweet spot against the com- and Justice League. He is fearless. When he had Aisha says, “Of the films I have has also fitted the bigger K12 petition, including the Santro. made the biggest films he did not seen, A Star is Born for me engine, which is the one we Indeed, as the new Santro isn’t “Excited for ‘The bother about societal pressure should be right up there for the drove both in manual and a real tall-boy anymore, if a Batman’ in Summer and went and made Roma. We are marquee awards. And I hope with an AMT gearbox. The tall-boy is what you really 2021 and to see Matt not used to watching black and Black Panther is able to break the car, predictably is geared for want and there is a good case Reeves’ vision white moods of the society.” superhero film curse to win fuel economy and what econ- for wanting one thanks to come to life,” he He adds, “(I love) A Star Is beyond the tech awards.” omy, while driving the car on convince, this is it. wrote on social media along with an article EKTA KAPOOR BECOMES A MOTHER about his exit from the forth- coming film. t is a celebratory time in the nant with multiple cycles of IUI take constant updates about happy my baby’s birth has made Warner Bros has Kapoor house as the film and IVF. But we were unsuc- the mother and baby’s health at me. Everything in life doesn’t go officially Iand television producer, cessful. Hence, we had to take every stage from the doctor. It the way you want it to but there announced that Ekta Kapoor welcomes home help of the technique of surro- was her pure determination to are always solutions to those her newborn baby boy via sur- gacy which we performed nine become a mother that made this hiccups. I found mine and The Batman will rogacy. months back at our Bloom IVF happen.” today I feel immensely blessed release on June 25, It is learnt that Ekta Kapoor center. Nine months later she A couple of years back, to become a parent. It is an 2021. was extremely keen to carry her had achieved success with the Ekta Kapoor’s brother, Tusshar emotional moment for me and The plot and other own child but that couldn’t be birth of a child.” Kapoor also became a father via my family and I can’t wait to casting details of the possible. The baby boy, who was surrogacy. begin this new journey of being Dr Nandita Palshetkar, who born on January 27 has been An ecstatic Ekta shares, “By a mother.” 2021 version of guided Ekta throughout the named Ravie Kapoor after Ekta’s God’s grace, I have seen success She further adds, “I would Batman have not process throws light on it and father’s name. in my life, but nothing beats the like to thank Dr Nandita been revealed. shares, “Ekta came to me some Sources close to Ekta reveal feeling of this beautiful soul Palshetkar under whose con- years back to become a moth- that, “She was keenly involved being added in my world. I can- stant support and guidance, I er. We tried to help her get preg- in the entire process. She would not even begin to express how was able to fulfill my dream.” LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 sport 15 India bank on Prajnesh Foxes hold Liverpool in title blow to upset Italy Klopp’s men miss chance to open a seven-point lead at the top of PL table after playing 1-1 draw at Anfield

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iverpool wasted a chance to take complete control of the Premier LLeague title race as Leicester earned a 1-1 draw against the leaders, while Chelsea's bid for a top-four fin- PTI n KOLKATA Another boost for India is ish was rocked by a humiliating 4-0 the shortened format. The pop- thrashing at Bournemouth. ndia would rely heavily on in- ular 'home-away' format has After second-placed Manchester Iform Prajnesh Gunneswaran been retained for the qualifiers City lost at Newcastle on Tuesday, and favourable home conditions and the ties now will be held in Jurgen Klopp's side would have moved to upset former champions Italy two days with two singles on seven points clear at the top with a win in their bid to qualify for the Friday and a doubles plus two over Leicester. inaugural Davis Cup Group return singles on Saturday. But Liverpool, chasing a first Finals when the two teams Matches will now be played English title since 1990, had to settle clash in the Qualifiers starting over best-of-three sets in place for a frustrating draw on Wednesday here from Friday. of gruelling best of five, adding that left them five points ahead of At the official draw on the to the unpredictability factor champions City. David Brooks, right, scores his side's second goal against Chelsea during Premier League clash AP eve of their matches, Italy pulled and Italy, despite having three of "We put Leicester under pressure a surprise on India when they their five players inside top-50, but we were unlucky with the goal in doing" at Sarri when he substituted left out their top-ranked Marco cannot breathe easy. the last second before half-time. You LIVERPOOL, CHASING Higuain. Cecchinato out of the singles India's non-playing captain have to take it how it is," Klopp said. A FIRST ENGLISH But the misery wasn't over for draw, naming veteran Andreas Mahesh Bhupathi has already Following a warm-weather train- Chelsea, who conceded again in the Seppi and Matteo Berrettini, said there is no room for excus- ing break in Dubai, Liverpool were TITLE SINCE 1990, HAD 75th minute when King struck, before who will make Davis Cup debut es for the home side and would ahead in the third minute at snowy Charlie Daniels netted in stoppage at 22 years. Ramkumar be banking on their top-ranked Anfield. TO SETTLE FOR A time to condemn the west Londoners Ramanathan will take on world singles player Prajnesh (102) to Senegal winger Sadio Mane wrig- FRUSTRATING DRAW to their heaviest league loss in over number 37 Seppi, while get the hosts off the block. gled through the Leicester defence and two decades. Berrettini is seen to lend the X- The big-serving southpaw, slotted a clinical finish into the far cor- ON WEDNESDAY THAT Tottenham staged a late fightback factor to the side as he will face who is fresh from making his ner for his 11th goal of the season. to close the gap on Manchester City India number one Prajnesh in Grand Slam debut at the Liverpool's quickest league goal LEFT THEM FIVE to two points with a 2-1 win over the opening day's rubbers. Australian Open, achieved one since April 2016 had the Kop belting POINTS AHEAD OF Watford. Cecchinato has been named of the best wins of his career on out songs of praise for their former After a miserable week that saw in the doubles and he would grass when he shocked Canada's manager Rafael Benitez, who mas- CHAMPIONS CITY Tottenham knocked out of the FA and partner the 2015 Australian Denis Shapovalov, the current terminded Newcastle's victory against Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring opening goal against Leicester City at Anfield on Wednesday LFC League Cups, Mauricio Pochettino's Open doubles winner Simone world number 25. City. third-placed side lifted the gloom at Bolelli against India's formida- And it's no surprise that But Liverpool quickly lost their "Maybe it's my fault Wembley. Watford took the lead in the ble duo of Rohan Bopanna and Bhupathi will heavily bank on rhythm and Leicester defender Harry I think (the players It was probably the because I'm not able to 38th minute after the latest mistake Divij Sharan. Prajnesh in singles while the Maguire punished sloppy marking are good enough). clearest penalty motivate this group of from error-prone keeper Hugo Lloris. The rejigged Davis Cup most-experienced Bopanna will from Virgil van Dijk to meet Ben players. I don't know Lloris completely missed his enters a new era with 12 quali- look to carry on his fine Chilwell's header with a close-range Maybe we are not at situation we have had. why. I have to under- attempt to catch a corner and Watford fiers across the globe on the momentum with comeback finish on the stroke of half-time. the top of the Premier You will have to ask stand very soon." Not defender Craig Cathcart headed into road to Madrid Finals in man Divij in doubles. The duo Liverpool appealed in vain for League at the the ref why he didn't for the first time this the empty net. November. Against a team won the Tata Maharashtra Open what looked a clear penalty when season, Sarri's team But Son Heung-Min was back in which leads 4-1 on head-to- earlier this month. Naby Keita went down under a chal- moment, but we are give it lacked a cutting edge, even with the Tottenham side for the first time head record, India have With the hosts needing to lenge from Ricardo Pereira. competitive —JURGEN KLOPP Gonzalo Higuain making his Premier since January 13, having missed three returned to their favourite win at least three rubbers to "It was probably the clearest — MAURIZIO SARRI (After refree denied League debut following the Argentine games while on duty for South Korea Calcutta South Club (CSC) secure a place in the finals, penalty situation we have had. You will striker's loan move from Juventus. at the Asia Cup. grass courts after 16 years. Prajnesh will play a key role, have to ask the ref why he didn't give (after Chelsea’s Liverpool’s appeal of Bournemouth made them pay in Son spared Tottenham further The venue boasts of an while the doubles will be equal- it," Klopp fumed on BT Sport. humiliating loss penalty for foul on the 47th minute when Josh King con- indignity as he pounced to drive in the impressive 8-2 win-loss record ly crucial as has been the case It took a superb save from Alisson against Bournemouth) Keita) verted a David Brooks pass. 80th-minute equaliser. for India, including the solitary historically for India. Becker to stop Roberto Firmino scor- Fernando Llorente completed the victory over Italy in the 1985's India lost 0-4 to Serbia in ing an own goal as Liverpool were FURIOUS FANS turnaround when he headed the World Group 1st Round. their World Group play-off forced to settle for a point that gave The Blues, winners in just one of "We reacted very badly. We Brooks added to Sarri's woes in 87th-minute winner from a Danny "It's grass, not clay! Maybe clash in Kraljevo and the City fresh hope. their last four league games, drop stopped being a team. Everybody tried the 63rd minute as the Bournemouth Rose cross. next time, we will play on clay upcoming tie will be a litmus At Dean Court, Chelsea suffered down to fifth place — below Arsenal to solve the problem in an individual winger eased past the flat-footed Southampton rescued a crucial 1- against India. We have nothing test for non-playing captain a second successive defeat that left on goals scored — with Manchester way. I can't understand why after a David Luiz to lash in the second goal. 1 draw against fellow strugglers to complain," said 1976 Davis Bhupathi with reports indicat- their bid to qualify for the Champions United only two points behind in good first half," Chelsea manager Chelsea's fans were furious, chant- Crystal Palace, who had goalscorer Cup winner Corrado Barazzutti, ing that his contract may not be League under severe threat. sixth. Maurizio Sarri said. ing "you don't know what you're Wilfried Zaha sent off at St Mary's. the non-playing captain of Italy. renewed. SIDDHARTH ENTERS FINAL LOCAL EVENTS SINGLES Top seed Siddharth Punela of ARSENAL SIGN DENIS SUAREZ ON LOAN Telangana defeated Puru London: Arsenal announced the signing of Spain international Denis Upadhyay of Gujarat 6-4, 6-7(7), BRIEF SCORES: Ankit 20; Vaibhav 15/2, Indrajeet Suarez on loan for the rest of the season on Thursday's transfer deadline 6-1 to set up a title clash with SI: 172 (Abhishek 52, Rahul Rai 19/2) Drona Walia of Uttrakhand in the 38; Tejaswa Raj 46/5, Manish day. Suarez will link up again with Arsenal boss Unai Emery, with whom he ALOK SHINES IN UP’S WIN worked during a loan spell at Sevilla in the 2014-15 season. The 25-year- 2nd Professional Tennis Academy 11/3) old has played 71 games for Barcelona, scoring eight goals and once for All-India Ranking Tennis LDACC: 175 (Akhsdeep Nath Alok Mishra netted four goals Tournament at Awadh School on 55, Rahul Rawat 44, Manoj 32; while Sidhant Rawat and skipper Spain. "We are very happy that Denis Suarez is joining us," Emery said on Thursday. In the women’s singles Sonu 30/4) Ketan Kushwaha scored thrice Arsenal's website. "He is a player we know well and I have worked with him category, Mushrath Shaikh beat each to help hosts Uttar Pradesh at Sevilla. "He brings us quality and options in many different attacking her sister Mubshira Shaikh 6-2, 7- VAIBHAV SLAMS TON spanked Cheema Hockey 14-1 in positions, so he'll be able to help the team." 5 to enter final while Shehal Mane Vaibhav Vishwa scored a ton the quarter-final match of KD pipped Ayushi SIngh 6-2, 6-3 to to help Unique Sporting crush Singh ‘Babu’ Sub-Junior (U-14) PSG SIGN PAREDES BEFORE UTD CLASH make it into final. Gulmohar Cricket Academy by All-India Prizemoney Hockey Vasco: Real Kashmir FC played out a 1-1 draw with Churchill Brothers of 169 runs in a league match of the Tournament at Mohd Shahid Goa in their 15th round I-League match to remain in contention for the title LDACC BEAT SOUND IMAGES 15th BBD ‘C’ Division League at Stadium on Thursday. In other on Thursday. Farhan Ganie gave Real Kashmir the lead in the 55th minute LDACC beat Sound Images Microlit GYmkhana on Thursday. matches, Neelgiri defeated but the league's top-scorer Willis Plaza — with 16 strikes so far — by four wickets in aleague match BRIEF SCORES: Southern Hockey Academy 6-4 equalised for Churchill in the 70th minute as the two sides grabbed a point of Subodh Srivastava Memorial US: 278 (Vaibhav 123, Gopal 48, while Shahbad and Karnal beat apiece from the match. The draw, however, extended Real Kashmir's Tournament at LDA Stadium on Ayush 45; Ankit 33/2, Satish 43/2) Mohali and Rajasthan respective- unbeaten run to 11 matches. The first leg match had also ended in a draw Thursday. GCA: 109 (Udit Awasthi 39, ly to book semis berth. (0-0) in Srinagar in November last year. With Thursday's draw, both Real Kashmir and Churchill Brothers are on joint second in the I-League table with 29 points from 15 matches. DE KOCK ASSAULT SINKS PAK Cape Town: Opening batsman Quinton de Kock launched an assault on Pakistan's bowlers to set up a series-clinching win for South Africa in the fifth and final one-day international at Newlands on Wednesday. De Kock slammed 83 off 58 balls as South Africa chased down a target of 241 with seven wickets and ten overs to spare to seal a 3-2 series win. While man- of-the-match De Kock sealed the win with his dazzling strokeplay, South Africa's bowlers played a significant role by restricting Pakistan to 240 for eight despite an aggressive 70 by Fakhar Zaman. Medium-paced all- rounders Dwaine Pretorius and Phehlukwayo both took two wickets in a disciplined South African bowling performance. IND WOMEN'S TEAM HELD 2-2 BY SPAIN Murcia: The Indian women's hockey team squandered a two-goal advantage at the half-time to allow hosts Spain stage a superb fightback and earn a 2-2 draw in the fourth and final encounter on Thursday. Deep Grace Ekka (8th) and Navneet Kaur (26th) scored for India, while Lucia Jimenez (35th) and Clara Ycart (39th) sounded the board for the hosts. With this draw, the two teams levelled the four-match series 1-1. Spain had registered a narrow 3-2 win in the opening match with the second match ending in a 2-2 draw. India won the third match 5-2. India will now face 2018 World Cup Silver medallists Ireland on February 2. WI WOMEN SPOIL PAK CELEBRATION Karachi: The visiting West Indies women's team spoiled Pakistan's 100th T20I celebrations with a convincing 71-run victory in the first match of the three-game series at the Southend club on Thursday. In a match that was played under heavy security, Deandra Dottin blasted an unbeaten 90, while Chedean Nation hit a 50 not out to share an unbroken third-wicket partnership that helped West Indies score 160 for two after electing to bat first. The visitors then bowled out the home side for 89 in 18 overs with fast bowler Shamilia Connell taking 3 for 29 in the match which is the first on Pakistan soil by the West Indian women's team since 2004. COUTINHO INSPIRES COPA DEL REY COMEBACK BARCELONA: Lionel Messi believes Barcelona showed their appetite for the Copa del Rey by blowing away Sevilla 6-1 on Thursday to pull off a brilliant comeback and book their place in the semi-finals. Sevilla had won the first leg 2-0 but their lead was wiped out within 31 minutes at the Camp Nou, after Philippe Coutinho scored a penalty, deferred to him by Messi, before Ivan Rakitic poked in a second. Ever Banega had squandered the chance to level for Sevilla by missing his own spot-kick and Barca ran riot in the second half. Coutinho headed in his second and Sergi Roberto added a fourth, only for Guilherme Arana to give Sevilla brief hope. Luis Suarez and Messi wrapped up an emphatic victory late on, the latter after a superb counter-attacking move. Some had suggested Barcelona would be relieved to exit the Copa del Rey to focus fully on La Liga and the Champions League but Messi said their display had silenced the doubters. LUCKNOW | FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2019 sport 16 Kiwis skittle Kohli-less India Boutl, de Grandhomme dismantle Men in Blue’s batting order to script first win for hosts

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ndia seemed shorn of their aura in the absence of talismanic Iskipper Virat Kohli as pacer Trent Boult's fiery five-wicket haul guided New Zealand to a stunning eight-wicket win in the fourth one- dayer, halting the visitors' domina- tion at Seddon Park on Thursday. With run-machine Kohli rested after the side claimed an unbeatable Kiwi pacer Trent Boult celebrates with teammates after dismissing debutant Shubman Gill AP 3-0 lead in the five-match series, India's much-vaunted batting was dismissed for its seventh lowest ODI total — 92 in 30.5 overs — after One of our worst batting Boult (5/21) dished out a deadly opening spell. It was also the lowest total post- ed by any side on this venue, the pre- performances: Rohit vious lowest of 122 also against India's name. PTI n HAMILTON for a number of series. Everyone Boult wreaked havoc with the knows what went wrong. There new ball and in Colin de tand-in captain Rohit Sharma will be times when it swings and Grandhomme's (3/26) company Son Thursday described India's we need to deal with it. utilised the swinging conditions at batting performance as "one of the "Good teams usually keep the Seddon Park perfectly. worst in a long time" after the vis- ticking the boxes and today we "Never expected this to happen. itors were shot out for their sev- didn't tick the right boxes," he (But) games like this happen...We've enth lowest ODI total in a shock- added. got ourselves to blame for this," said ing eight-wicket loss in the fourth New Zealand captain Kane India's stand-in captain Rohit one-dayer. Williamson was all praise for his Sharma. "One of our worst perfor- bowlers for their splendid effort of In the absence of Kohli and an mances with the bat for a long bundling India out under 100. injured Mahendra Singh Dhoni, time. Something we didn't expect. "We didn't expect the surface the Indian batting unit found the You got to give credit to the New to behave like this. Nice to restrict going tough against the Kiwi bowl- INDIA’S LOWEST TOTALS IN ODIs party and dismissed both Zealand bowlers. It was a mag- them to a 90-odd total. It stood up ing attack. Score Opp Venue Date Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh nificent effort by them," said Rohit a little bit and nipped a bit. It spun India's lowest ODI total is 54 Karthik for ducks in a span of after a disappointing outing on his as well. One of those days, things against Sri Lanka at Sharjah in 54 in 26.3 SL Sharjah 2000 four balls in the 11th over. 200th ODI. went well," he said. 2000. It was also India's second low- 63 in 25.5 AUS Sydney 1981 A lot was expected from Rohit gave credit to the Kiwi "Credit to the areas guys est total in ODIs against New 78 in 24.1 SL Kanpur 1986 debutant Shubman Gill (9) bowlers for utilising the conditions bowled. We always wanted early Zealand, having somehow man- but pressure got the better of to perfection and said Indian bat- wickets, to be able to do that was aged to surpass the 88 scored at 79 in 34.2 PAK Sialkot 1978 him as he got out like Rohit, ters failed to apply themselves on a real step at the right direction." Dambulla. 88 in 29.3 NZ Dambulla 2010 caught by Boult off his own what was a good Seddon Park Terming his bowlers' effort as Bowling his 10 overs at a stretch, 91 in 29.1 SA Durban 2006 bowling. wicket. "outstanding", Williamson said Boult troubled the Indian batsmen Reeling at 33 for 5, India "Something to learn for us. At their plan always was to disman- with both ways movement to return 92 in 30.5 NZ Hamilton 2019 desperately needed the expe- times, you need to absorb pressure tle India's batting unit with swing. with impressive figures of 5 for 21, BIGGEST DEFEAT BY BALLS (In ODIs) rience of Kohli or Dhoni to (when asked about how to bat in "It was swinging, that was a while Grandhomme gave him per- Balls Margin Opp Venue Year bail the team out but in the swinging conditions). We need to weapon we wanted to use because fect support from the other end after duo's absence, the onus was blame ourselves for it. Things we were able to put India under 212 8 wickets NZ Hamilton 2019 New Zealand won the toss and elect- on Pandya and Kedar Jadhav were looking good at one stage. It pressure, we were able to pick reg- ed to bowl. 209 8 wickets SL Dambulla 2010 to do the repair job. was about applying ourselves," he ular wickets. "Nice to see the ball moving 181 9 wickets SL Hambantota 2012 But it was not to be as said at the post-match presenta- "We exploited the conditions around, made the most of it," said Trent Boult celebrates after dismissing Rohit Sharma during the fourth ODI at Seddon Park in 176 7 wickets SL Dharamsala 2017 wickets kept tumbling with tion ceremony. really well and chased down nice- Boult, who was adjudged man of the Hamilton. Boult was declared Man of the Match for his match winning spell of 5/21 ICC Boult ripping apart India's The skipper said poor shot ly as well. We always play to win match for his stupendous perfor- 174 9 wickets Aus Sydney 1981 line-up, dismissing both selection was the cause behind and today was an outstanding per- mance. Ross Taylor (37 not out) then com- Shikhar Dhawan (13), Hardik Faisel Features Jadhav and Pandya in quick India's terrible showing on formance," he said. While chasing, even though pleted the easy task for the Kiwis Pandya (16), Kuldeep Yadav (15) succession. Thursday. Williamson said any team will New Zealand lost Martin Guptill without any further damage. and Yuzvendra Chahal (18 not out) Struggling at 55 for 8, "Once you get in, things will only improve by playing against a (14) and skipper Kane Williamson Earlier, the pitch didn't seem — posted double digit scores. the last two matches of the series in Chahal and Kuldeep shared 25 runs start to look easier. We played strong side like India. (11) early to Bhuvneshwar Kumar unplayable but the Indian batsmen Dhawan's search for big runs the absence of Kohli, didn't have a for the ninth wicket to take India some bad shots as well. It's always "Against a team like India, it's (2/25), the hosts completed the for- failed to apply themselves against the continued and he was the first to happy outing on his 200th ODI and close to the 100-run mark before challenging when the ball is going to be a strong challenge. An malities in 14.4 overs with eight swing bowling of Boult and depart, caught plumb in front of the was caught by Boult off his own being shot out in 30.5 overs. swinging," Rohit said. opportunity to play against best wickets in hand. Grandhomme. wicket by Boult in the sixth over. bowling an over later. The last match of the series is on "We have been enjoying a team in the world is a great oppor- Henry Nicholls (30 not out) and Only four Indian batsnmen — Rohit, who is leading India in Grandhomme then joined the Sunday in Wellington. good run in the limited formats tunity to improve," he said. ‘Not too worried Eng Lions pull off consolation win about Rahul's form' PTI n THIRUVANATHAPURAM en Duckett starred with an PTI n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Bunbeaten 70 as England Lions pulled off a narrow one-wicket here has been no change in win over India 'A' in a low-scor- TKL Rahul's wretched form ing fifth and final match of the even after his comeback from unofficial ODI series on Thursday suspension but India A coach to prevent a clean sweep by the Rahul Dravid is not worried as hosts. he has confidence in the talent- Buckett's knock, which Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates after dismissing Martin Guptill AP ed opener's quality. includes 10 fours and a six, helped The Karantaka opener, who the visiting team overhaul India made a comeback to competitive A's score of 121 all out in 35 overs, Defeat is a reality cricket with India A assign- amid mounting tension. ment, had scores of 13, 42 and 0 Earlier, opting to bat after against England Lions in three skipper Ankit Bawne won the India A players and support staff pose with the trophy after winning five match series 4-1 against England Lions BCCI Domestic check for us: Bhuvi one-day games. toss, the India 'A' batsmen found "He (KL) got a good first ball after India A clinched the five- the going tough on a wicket aid- batsmen — Siddesh Lad (36), In reply, tight bowling by the other batsmen failed to cope PTI n HAMILTON today as it seamed. I have no match limited overs series 4-1. ing the bowlers. Axar Patel (23), Deepak Chahar Chahar brothers — Deepak (3 for against some good bowling from doubt that he has got quality and "He has got a hundred in KL Rahul (0) who struggled (21) reached double figures. 25) and leg-spinner Rahul (3 for the Indians. utplayed in the fourth one-dayer, Indian pace ability. He is playing four-day T20, ODI and Test and not in the previous two matches of the Pace bowler Overton was the 43) and Axar Patel (2 for 22) He hit 10 fours and a six in his Ospearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Thursday games as well and he has shown many batsmen have that record. series, was dismissed off the first most successful Lions bowler meant the English team had trou- knock and enabled the Lions said the eight-wicket loss to New Zealand is a "real- that he can succeed at the inter- He is a proven performer and I ball of the match. with 3 for 24 while fast-medoum ble in reaching the small target. secure a consolation win in the ity check" for the team ahead of the remainder of national level in all three for- am not too worried about his England Lions struck at reg- bowler Tom Bailey took two Left-handed Duckett, battled company of the No 11 Tom Bailey the series. mats," Dravid told reporters form," the India A coach said. ular intervals as only three host wickets. hard and kept his cool even as the (1 not out). "If you look at the cricket we have been play- ing in the last few months, we have played good cricket and such matches come after some time. So it is a kind of reality check what we can do and India to play NZ improve in the next matches," Bhuvneshwar said. ‘Difficult to predict WC winner' "We were confident after winning the series but things didn't go our way. I don't want to take cred- in WC warm-up it away from these guys (New Zealand bowlers). PNS n NEW DELHI et has undergone during his tenure. PTI n DUBAI They bowled really well and outplayed us." "Some things took a little longer Asked if New Zealand exposed India's weak- he ICC World Cup in England and than we'd like to implement like one of ndia will play New Zealand and ness on Thursday, Bhuvneshwar said: "Not really, TWales is hardly five months away them was to convince India that IBangladesh in their warm-up match- we have played in England, South Africa and and the mind games and predictions Decision Review System (DRS) was a es leading up to the ICC ODI World Australia, and we have done really well. have already begun, with the ICC CEO good thing, it probably happened Cup starting May 30 in England. "I would say they bowled really well, bowled David Richardson on Thursday saying because the first trial that we conduct- All 10 competing nations will play some amazing and unplayable balls and yes over- it is very difficult to pick a clear winner ed all the decisions seemed to go two official warm-up fixtures ahead of all, they outplayed us." even as he backed India and England for against India." the tournament, which will take place With talismanic skipper Virat Kohli rested after leading the race. "So we had to convince Anil at four venues across England and the side claimed an unbeatable 3-0 lead and former Richardson, who was here to Kumble that it could work," he added. Wales. captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni recovering from a announce a partnership with leading With the amnesty period given to "The fixtures will be held over five hamstring strain, India handed young Shubman Gill soft drink brand Coca Cola and unveil whistleblowers to come out on cor- days between May 24-28, and will be his debut and brought in left-arm pacer Khaleel the World Cup trophy, also hailed ruption issues plaguing Sri Lanka hosted at four of the official Tournament Ahmed in the playing XI in place of Mohammed South Africa's recent performances. Cricket (SLC), ending on Thursday, Venues; the Bristol County Ground, Shami. "It is extremely difficult to pick a Richardson said: "It's not just about anti Cardiff Wales Stadium, Hampshire Bhuvneshwar admitted India missed Kohli in winner. Obviously India is playing real- corruption but also about player con- Bowl and The Oval," the ICC said in a the game. ly well. England has got their best ODI duct. In recent times we have had sev- statement. "See you always miss him (Kohli) in such kind team in many years. South Africa has eral unruly incidents around the world India will take on New Zealand on of wickets but at the same time it was an opportu- also performed. But the progress the and we have taken really firm steps May 25 at the Oval followed by a game nity for Shubman Gill who came in his place. What Indian team has made in the recent there to make sure that everybody against Bangladesh on May 28 in he (Kohli) has done is amazing but we always don't years, it will be exceptionally difficult to understands we need to protect the spir- Cardiff. want to depend on him," he said. beat them," the International Cricket it of cricket." The warm-up fixtures will be 50- Coca-Cola India and South West Asia president T Krishnakumar and ICC Chief Executive David Richardson Asked if it was a case of lost opportunity for Council (ICC) CEO told reporters here. PTI "On the anti corruption side we over affairs but will not carry official some of the middle-order batsmen, Bhuvneshwar Highlighting the 5-year partnership hold the World Cup Trophy as they announce their partnership in Gurugram on Thursday have taken more proactive steps to dis- ODI status as teams would be able field said: "We can't say that from just one match. It was with Coca Cola, the former South said: "We have arranged the groups in likes to see them play but to maintain rupt the actions of certain frivolous all members of their 15-strong squads a tough wicket to bat. It wasn't a lost opportunity Africa wicket-keeper also spoke on the a way that has credibility, and is based the integrity and credibility of the individuals that wander around trying during the match. but it is a learning for all of us." various forthcoming international tour- on the rankings. We have several tech- groups we found no credible way of to fix cricket matches." "These games provide another fan- Bhuvneshwar said he was surprised at the way naments — the ICC T20 World Cup niques one of them is called the Snake putting them in the same group." "In the past we have tried to do the tastic opportunity for fans to see world- the wicket behaved at the Seddon Park. 2020, ICC Test Championship, ICC Method. Teams are placed according to "Hopefully from a world perspective right thing by taking steps against class players at their local venue and "I was a bit surprised, if you look at the wick- Women's U-19 WOrld Cup. their ranks and play each other accord- they will meet each other in the semi- these individuals and now also we are allows the tournament to engage local et, it shouldn't play the way it played," he said. On being asked about the recently ingly." finals or final," he added. trying to disrupt them as much as pos- schools and communities with anoth- "But yes, but that's how this game is, it is unpre- released ICC T20 World Cup groups, "In this case Pakistan were number Richardson, who is set to step sible and the players are doing the right er chance to get involved with the dictable. The way Trent Boult and Colin de where arch-rivals India and Pakistan are one in the rankings in their group and down in July, also spoke on the various thing by reporting any incident," he Cricket World Cup," said World Cup Grandhomme bowled was quite beautiful." placed in different groups, Richardson India number two. Obviously everyone highs and lows that international crick- concluded. 2019 Managing Director Steve Elworthy.