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GANESH IDOLS ANDHRA BANK GOES THE SBH WAY …. GREAT RECESSION HC asks PCB to book cases for GDP growth drops using plastic Telugu identity to disappear wrappings to 5%, at 6-year low HYDERABAD: The PNS n NEW DELHI Telangana High Court on Friday asked the Greater from country’s banking sector The Gross Domestic Product Hyderabad Municipal (GDP) growth for the first Corporation to file a report In April 2017, when the State Bank of Hyderabad was merged with the State Bank of India, Telangana lost the soul of its quarter of the financial year revealing its strategy to curb 2019-20 dropped to five per the use of plastic wrappings core business entities as SBH was the state's oldest bank. Now, the amalgamation of Andhra Bank with the Union Bank cent, a sharp decline of 0.8 per around Ganesh idols during of India and the Corporation Bank would deal a death blow to the vestige of Telugu identity in the banking sector and the cent points compared to the the upcoming Ganesh festi- linguistic affinity that people have for a bank whose origins lay in the freedom movement last quarter that ended in val celebrations. It also asked March. The current GDP the Telangana State Pollution L VENKAT RAM REDDY numbers are the worst in the Not much of an n Control Board (TSPCB) to HYDERABAD last seven years. economist myself, but file cases against all the vio- The GDP at Constant lators of Plastic Waste For records, the amalgamation Govt announces (2011-12) Prices in Q1 of the news of GDP Management Rules, 2016 in of the Union Bank of India, 2019-20 is estimated at Rs growth the city and submit a detailed Andhra Bank and the 35.85 lakh crore, as against dropping to report on the issue. Corporation Bank sounds mega merger of PSBs Rs 34.14 lakh crore in Q1 5% in Q1, down The Court passed the good as it would create India's of 2018-19, showing a from 5.8% orders while dealing with fifth largest PSB with Rs 14.6 PNS n NEW DELHI growth rate of 5.0 per cent, public interest litigation (PIL) lakh crore business and the news agency ANI reported. (worst in 5 years) plea filed by one YV Murali fourth largest branch network. In the biggest consolidation The financial year 2018-19 is most certainly Krishna, resident of Srinivasa Still, the invaluable intangi- exercise in the banking space, ended with an overall Gross troubling Wonder if Union Colony of LB Nagar from the bles lost in the process, partic- the government on Friday Domestic Product (GDP) Govt has solutions /answers city. A division bench, com- ularly the linguistic affinity announced four major merg- growth rate of 6.8 per cent, prising the Chief Justice of that people had for Andhra ers of public sector banks, which was marginally lower /ideas to make sure this the State Justice RS Chouhan Bank, not just for its name of bringing down their total compared to the year before. doesn't go on to become a and Justice A. Abhishek Telugu descent but also its last- number to 12 from 27 in The growth rate for the fourth full blown recession. Reddy, later adjourned the mile connectivity across the 2017, a move aimed at mak- quarter of FY 2018-19 Thoughts anyone? matter till September 7, 2019. two Telugu states with unique ing state-owned lenders glob- (January to March) stood at — KTR Continued on Page 3 systems designed to relate to the al sized banks. 5.8 per cent. TRS working president local people, cannot ever be United Bank of India and Nirmala Sitharaman The new GDP growth num- replaced by the larger entity that Oriental Bank of Commerce bers come at a time when the has taken shape. For instance, their fingerprints in the bank Sitaramayya. Sitaramayya will be merged with Punjab merged with Canara Bank, Indian economy is going consumption in the domestic Prin Secy to Andhra Bank pioneered in database. founded Andhra Bank in National Bank, making the while Allahabad Bank will be through a downturn, which market, particularly rural launching mobile biometric The new amalgamated PSB, Machilipatnam. It was regis- proposed entity the second amalgamated with Indian has particularly hit the auto, areas, and a decline in pur- PM Misra ATMs, which offers conve- granting commitment, cannot tered on 20th November 1923 largest public sector bank Bank. manufacturing and real estate chasing power. nience to illiterate and unedu- do justice to the Telugu iden- and the bank commenced (PSB). Similarly, Andhra Bank sectors. The economic situation has cated customers. These ATMs tity that was intertwined with business on 28th November Making the announce- and Corporation Bank will Some of the factors behind got complicated in the view of wants to leave stop at predestinated sites and Andhra Bank, which was 1923 with a paid-up capital of ments, Finance Minister be consolidated with Union the slowdown are an uncertain banks refusing to lower lend- NEW DELHI: Prime the customers, instead of enter- founded by freedom-fighter Rs 1.00 lakh and an authorised Nirmala Sitharaman said Bank of India. world economy due to the US- ing rates and adopting a cir- Minister Narendra Modi's ing their personal identification and multi-faceted genius Dr. capital of Rs 10.00 lakh. Syndicate Bank will be Continued on Page 4 China trade war and Brexit cumspect approach in extend- Principal Secretary, number (PIN), have to match Bhogaraju Pattabhi Continued on Page 4 concerns, a substantial drop in ing credit to industry. Nripendra Misra, has expressed his intention to be relieved of Non-bailable Missing techie found murdered at KPHB his duties, the government said on Friday. PNS n HYDERABAD Police then broke a Hemanth's involvement in the Modi has asked him to con- warrant issued murder. tinue for two weeks, princi- A software engineer, reported window and noticed the "Based on their suspicion, pal government spokesper- 'missing' by his wife two days body of Satish lying on the officials went to Hemanth's son Sitanshu Kar said. against Renuka ago, was found murdered at the floor. Satish's body was house at KPHB 7th phase only Former cabinet secretary P K house of his friend at found with a slit throat, to find the house locked and Sinha has been appointed as PNS n HYDERABAD Kukatpally Housing Board stab injuries all over and foul smell emanating from Rahul targets officer on special duty by the (KPHB) Colony here on within. Officials then broke a Prime Minister, he said. A court in Telangana on Friday. wrapped up in a large window and noticed the body Modi over not Misra has been with Modi in Friday issued a non-bailable The deceased was identified plastic cover M Satish Babu of Satish lying on the floor. the PMO since 2014. warrant against senior as 35-year-old M Satish Babu. Satish's body was found with a Congress leader and former He was married to Prashanti. slit throat, stab injuries all visiting Kerala Union Minister Renuka Satish had started an IT con- According to the police, During investigations, police over and wrapped up in a large PNS n NEW DELHI Chowdhury. sultancy, Slate, where the prime Prashanti had filed a missing learnt that Satish had gone to plastic cover," said S Laxmi CBDT notifies The Second Additional First suspect, Hemanth, his friend, complaint with the KPHB Hemanth's house. Sources said Narayana, Inspector of Police, Congress leader Rahul Class Judicial Magistrate`s had joined and was working police as her husband did not that Prashanti and some of KPHB Colony Police Station. Gandhi on Friday criticised special cell Court in Khammam district with him. return home on Wednesday. Satish's friends suspected Continued on Page 4 Prime Minister Narendra issued the warrant as she had Modi for not visiting flood- not been attending the court Renuka Chowdhur hit areas in Kerala and said for startups proceedings in connection the state was awaiting a relief NEW DELHI: The CBDT on with a four-year-old cheating ceedings and had even alleged- National labs’ package. Friday notified creation of a case against her. ly refused to receive the sum- Google reveals some sites His criticism came through five-member special cell to It is alleged that the mons, the court issued a non- directory a tweet as Modi said that address the grievances of Congress leader took money bailable warrant against her. Kerala was "special" to him startups with relation to angel from an aspirant for the Renuka Chowdhury lost to secretly hacking iPhones for yrs and he visited Guruvayur Sri tax and other tax-related Telangana Assembly elections TRS from the Khammam Lok goes online Krishna Temple in the state issues. An order issued by the ticket in 2014, but did not Sabha seat in the General PNS n NEW DELHI AGENCIES n CALIFORNIA The hackers had access after winning his second Central Board of Direct Taxes return the money after failing Election in May. term. (CBDT) said the 'Startup to get him the ticket. "My husband was not given Consumer Affairs Minister The hackers had access to sen- to sensitive data, chat "Dear Mr Modi, After your Cell' will be headed by the A case of cheating was reg- the Wyra ticket and he asked Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday sitive data, chat apps, and more apps, and more on visit to Guruvayur - a huge member (Income Tax and istered against her in 2015 on Renuka Chowdary to return launched an online directo- on hacked iPhones, Google's hacked iPhones, flood visited Kerala, causing Computerisation) of the a complaint by a woman, B. the amount. Renuka refused ry, which provides infor- Project Zero team says. death and destruction. A Board. "The cell will work Kalavathi, who alleged that to pay the money and used mation about Indian stan- Google on Thursday Google's Project Zero timely visit then would have towards redressal of griev- Chowdhury took Rs 1.10 crore filthy language against my dards of various products announced that it has discov- team says been appreciated. Kerala is ances and mitigate tax-relat- from her husband Bhukya husband," she said. and testing infrastructure ered a number of hacked web- suffering and still awaits a ed issues in case of startup Rana Chandra Naik with a She further complained that in the country for the ben- sites that have been found to be they were receiving thousands iPhone 0-day," Google's Project relief package, like those entities with respect to promise to get him party tick- Renuka's assistants, Pullaiah, efit of various stakeholders pushing malware to Apple of visitors per week. Earlier this Zero team wrote in a blog post. given to other flood hit states. administration of Income-tax et to contest from the Wyra Rama Rao, Ranga Reddy, Pulla such as start-ups. iPhone users for at least two year, Google had revealed this "There was no target dis- This is unfair," Gandhi post- Act, 1961," the order, accessed Assembly seat in Khammam Reddy and Dayakar Reddy, There are estimated years. These websites, con- iOS zero-day flaw without crimination; simply visiting ed. by this reporter, said. district in the 2014 elections. had allegedly abused Ramji 10,000 labs across the coun- trolled by an unknown set of sharing any specifics. the hacked site was enough for In his tweet, Gandhi, who The then minister failed to Naik taking his caste name. try. Currently, about 4,500 people, were being used to "Earlier this year Google's the exploit server to attack was on a four-day visit to his arrange the ticket for Naik, Ramji died later. labs owned by public and indiscriminately attack their Threat Analysis Group (TAG) your device, and if it was suc- Lok Sabha constituency TODAY who died subsequently. Unable to bear the cheating private academic institu- visitors using a iPhone zero- discovered a small collection of cessful, install a monitoring Wayanad, which is among the Kalavathi said the former min- by the former Union minister, tions are listed on the online day flaw. The search giant's hacked websites. The hacked implant. We estimate that worst-affected areas in the ALMANAC ister did not return the money. Ramji Naik went into depres- directory. Project Zero Team hasn't sites were being used in indis- these sites receive thousands of state, also tagged a post by the Month & Paksham: As the Congress leader was sion and died on October 14, shared any details about these criminate watering hole attacks visitors per week," the post Prime Minister Office's han- not attending the court pro- 2014, she alleged. Continued on Page 4 websites but it estimates that against their visitors, using added. dle. Shravana & Krishna Paksha Panchangam Tithi : Pratipada: 12:13 pm Nakshatram: Purva Phalguni 02:08 pm Sale of loose cigarettes: Will Telangana follow suit? CBI raids at 150 Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start any important work) MAYANK TIWARI Supply and Distribution) Telangana State for Violating n places across country Rahukalam: 09:10 am – 10:43 am HYDERABAD Amendment Bill in the public COTPA. This year, the city domain in 2015. Later, in 2017, police department seems to PNS n NEW DELHI Yamagandam: 01:49 pm – 03:21 pm Recently, the neighboring state it was withdrawn and the gov- have been taking strict vigil on Varjyam: 08:27 pm - 09:51 pm of Karnataka stepped in to curb ernment is still re-looking at public smokers, however, there The CBI on Friday carried out Gulika: 06:05 am - 07:38 am the sale of loose cigarettes, the draft provisions to come up is no restriction over unli- joint surprise checks at 150 with a better version. Currently, censed sellers who sell loose Good Time: (to start any important work) while for Telangana it seems places across the country like a far-fetched dream. the penalty for smoking in cigarettes, more than that, against corruption, officials Amritakalam: 08:33 am - 09:57 am Tobacco rolled cigarettes are public places is up to Rs 200. shopkeepers are also found said. The checks were con- Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:51 am - 12:41 pm sold for loose at unlicensed Earlier this year, during a selling cheap, illegal cigarettes ducted in Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, stores across the city despite workshop 'Making Hyderabad without graphic images which Guwahati, Srinagar, Shillong, common citizens or small HYDERABAD ordinances and regulations a Smoke Free City', Hyderabad are banned across the nation. Chandigarh, Shimla, Chennai, businessmen feel the maxi- WEATHER cigarettes can be found every- City Police in collaboration When contacted, Hyderabad Madurai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, mum pinch of corruption in Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms where, from tea stalls to gen- prefer to buy in loose quanti- say otherwise. The Ministry with the Directorate of Health City Police officials said, "In the Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, the government machinery, Temp: 31/23 eral stores, near educational ty and rarely they prefer to buy had proposed several amend- and Family Welfare decided to sight of our vigil number of Gandhinagar, Goa, Bhopal, the officials said. Humidity: 90% institutes, office blocks, tem- a box," says a Pan Shop vendor. ments to the 2003 legislation reinforce the rules with strin- public smokers reduced and we Jabalpur, Nagpur, Patna, They said the drive will Sunrise: 06.01 ples, mosques even at public There are non-graphic and put the draft Cigarettes and gency. are only recording a handful of Ranchi, Ghaziabad, Lucknow sensitise all stakeholders about Sunset: 06.30 places such as Peoples Plaza at advertisements of cigarettes at Other Tobacco Products Reports suggest that merely COTPA violation cases each and Dehradun, they said. possible avenues of corruption Current Weather Conditions Necklace road. Pan Shops, tea stands and also (Prohibition of Advertisement Rs 1.39 lakh was collected as day. Which is good news, ear- The special drive was con- and difficulties common citi- Updated August 30, 2019 5:00 PM "My business will come to at general store which sell cig- and Regulation of Trade and fine from just a little over 900 lier this year, COTPA cases ducted primarily at such zens face while seeking ser- halt as the majority of smokers arettes, even though the rules Commerce, Production, public smokers in 2018-19 in were common." points of corruption where vices from such departments. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 hyderabad 02 KCR launching ‘new drama': Cong FAREWELL DAY PNS n HYDERABAD Nagam TPCC vice-president Mallu Ravi has alleged that Chief challenges Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao is using Transco CMD D CM for an Prabhakar Rao to sidetrack the discussion on corruption in open debate power sector. He said that TPCC working president A PNS n HYDERABAD Revanth Reddy had found fault with Prabhakar Rao for Congress senior leader Dr responding on the criticism of Nagam Janardhan Reddy opposition parties instead of alleged that huge corruption Chief Minister or Ministers. had took place in irrigation Reminding that the Revanth projects in the State. He has Reddy made allegations against thrown a challenge at Chief the government that huge cor- Minister K Chandrashekhar ruption took place in power Rao that he was ready for purchase and demanded CBI Rangareddy district debate on the alleged cor- inquiry into the alleged cor- ruption in projects- Major General N Srinivas Rao, GOC, TASA lays a wreath at the War Memorial at AOC Centre, Secunderabad during his ruption, Mallu Ravi asked the Congress is Kaleswaram and farewell visit to the Centre on Friday. power employees whether organising a public ‘KCR misleading people’ Rangareddy-Palamuru, say- Revanth Reddy doesn't have meeting at Laxmidevi Palli on PNS n HYDERABAD Mahabubnagar district on ing that he will prove KCR's right to question the corrup- September 1 as part of the Thursday. He is saying that he corruption within one hour. tion. movement seeking irrigation BJP leader DK Aruna will bring Godavari water to He said that the day will come The Chief Minister has slammed the Chief Minister, Jurala project, which is no as Chief Minister's corruption Temporary Secretariat to start launched a new drama with water to the district K Chandrashekar Rao for way possible in the near will come out. power employees only to side- —KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY telling blatant lies on PRLIS future. He even said that On Friday, Nagam said track the issue. The state gov- Former MP and cheating not just Palamuru-Ranga Reddy that Kaleswaram project functioning from Sept 3 ernment is speaking on waste Mahabubnagar people but Irrigation Scheme would be design was 100 per cent things instead of responding to whole Telangana on irrigation completed within one year. wrong. He said that KCR has PNS n HYDERABAD Ministers' secretaries also joined the corruption allegations, he MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy projects. DK Aruna chal- He has been saying this for no minimum knowledge on their offices in BRKR Bhavan. pointed out. and former MLA T lenged the Chief Minister for the past five years, but the sit- irrigation and ruling the state The state Secretariat will func- On the other hand, the state It was not proper to Rammohan Reddy and others a 'Bus Yatra' to prove his claim uation at ground level is com- in an inefficient manner. He tion on a full-fledged basis government is contemplating to Prabhakar Rao to make his at Gandhi Bhavan. Konda said of giving water to 11 acres pletely different. Even till said that the Kaleswaram from the temporary Secretariat give new status to the promot- employees to stage dharnas that Rangareddy district through the irrigation pro- now, several issues regarding project design from -BRKR Bhavan from ed Secretariat employees. The against public representatives. Congress is organising a pub- jects in TRS government's land acquisition and rehabil- Medigadda was a big mistake. September 3 onwards. The government decided to provide He warned power employees lic meeting at Laxmidevi Palli tenure. itation relating to Palamuru- He said that KCR is giving an state government has directed new status to the employees in saying "Revanth Reddy is not on September 1 as part of the "KCR has said blatant lies Rangareddy scheme are impression that he achieved the Secretariat employees in BRKR Bhavan. an individual. Revanth Reddy movement seeking irrigation during his visit to pending. Telangana but the Telangana this regard on Friday making In this context, the govern- is a system. The government is water to the district. was created through consti- it clear that the employees ment gave promotions to 8 not responding because it was Rammohan Reddy said that tutional process. have to sign on attendance reg- directed the employees to assistant secretaries as deputy committed to corruption. We TPCC Chief N Uttam Kumar Inviting KCR to come to ister from BRKR Bhavan. vacate their offices fully by secretaries. Around 44 section are not speaking about Reddy, MPs A Revanth Reddy, his residence, Nagam said The employees had shifted September 3 to run their offices officers have got assistant sec- Prabhakar Rao's character. We Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, that he would offer coaching their offices to the BRKR from BRKR Bhavan. The offi- retaries status. The govern- have no differences with power Telangana state party affairs in- on projects if KCR comes to Bhavan as the state government cials like Chief Secretary and ment promoted 110 assistant employees. The bills were charge RC Kuntia, AICC sec- his residence. He said that he is contemplating to construct Special Chief Secretaries are section officers as section offi- stopped for the last one year. retaries Bose Raju and others was ready to come to Pragathi new Secretariat after demol- running their activities from cers. The government also The works were stalled across will participate in the meeting. Bhavan or LB Stadium or ishing the existing buildings. their residences. They have to directed the officials to arrange the state". The meeting will be held at any place for the open Most of the offices were vacat- attend their offices from the set ups for the newly pro- On Friday, Mallu Ravi spoke Chowdharigudem mandal debate with K ed and shifted to BRKR September 3 onwards. moted officials in BRKR to the media along with former head quarters. Chandrashekhar Rao. Bhavan. The government On the other hand, the Bhavan. Massive uproar over Civil Supplies Dept wins three Skoch Awards PNS n HYDERABAD beneficiaries to see live trans- This year with action of FP shops. They can ‘graft’ in power deals The Civil Supplies Department help of OPMS in locate nearby FP shop, whether has received three National it is working or closed and also PNS n HYDERABAD Skoch Awards this year for Kharif and Rabi gives information on the stock implementing latest IT project season Rs 13,657 availability in shop. T-Wallet The controversy surrounding in PDS and Procurement. It App was introduced in FP alleged corruption in power Revanth likens Genco received awards for Online crore was shops to benefit both benefi- deals is raging into a political Procurement Management deposited directly ciaries and Ration Dealers. storm in Telangana. While CMD to Charles Sobhraj System (OPMS), T-Ration into farmers With the help of this app peo- electricity employees unions App, T-Wallet. Civil Supplies ple get digital services at Ration protested against TPCC work- PNS n HYDERABAD from the corruption in General Manager (Marketing) accounts shops like electricity bills, house ing president Revanth Reddy, power deals. Instead of G Nagender Reddy received tax, mobile, DTH recharges both BJP and Congress TPCC working president explaining technical issues, these awards from Skoch Head son starts. And also, it makes and other online bill payments. stepped up their attack on A Revanth Reddy said that Devulaplli Prabhakar Rao is Panneer Kocchar in New Delhi. payments directly into farmers This wallet provides more TRS government. he will stand by his words to trying to politicise the issue. OPMS software ensures accounts. This year with help employment and extra income Demanding TPCC work- gun down TSGenco CMD He is influencing some smooth transaction in paddy of OPMS in Kharif and Rabi to ration shop dealers. Civil ing president and MP Revanth Devulapalli Rao, as lat- employees unions lead- procurement from farmers season Rs 13,657 crore was Supplies Commissioner Akun Reddy to take back his com- ter has been acting ers to hold protests to and payments. It sends SMS to deposited directly into farmers Sabharwal has expressed his ments on TSGenco CMD hand in glove with divert attention farmers of their nearby PPC's accounts. happiness on receiving Skoch Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao, KCR in looting from the real as soon the procurement sea- T-Ration App helps PDS Awards. Civil Supplies General Manager G Nagender Reddy receiving the award electricity employees unions thousands of issue," he said. held a protest at Gunpark crores of public "Not all electric- Memorial on Friday. Power money in name of ity employees are in unions leaders also held a power deals and favour of protesting rally from Vidyut Soudha to misusing Telangana against me. Protest Bhatti challenges CM’s claims Foundation to be Mint Compound via sentiment. was held on Friday by Telangana Martyrs Memorial. "I had criticised closing Vidyut Soudha gates PNS n HYDERABAD Those banks will take 11 per Responding to Electricity Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao and forcibly keeping cent interest, he said. He Employees Unions protest, as instead of CM KCR, he employees inside. Even CLP leader Mallu Bhatti lamented that the amount will laid for Asia's Congress senior leader Malla came forward and tried to Charles Sobhraj has some Vikramarka has alleged that turn as Rs 10 lakh crore with Ravi said opposition parties do divert people's attention fans,” he said. there is no big thief like Chief interest after couple of years. not have any issue with elec- Minister K Chandrashekhar The entire burden will fall on tricity employees and stressed Rao in the nation. He alleged the people of Telangana. biggest stent unit that Revanth had criticised fearing to respond on allega- power sector. Time has come that construction of a He said that the previous Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao, as tions regarding corruption in to put an end to corrupt rule Kaleswaram project is a big lie. Congress governments used to PNS n HYDERABAD instead of KCR, the top official, power deals? Why is KCR of KCR family. We will create He asked KCR to tell whether bring debts from World Bank responded to opposition par- shooting off electricity employ- awareness about KCR's cor- he provided water to single to a single acre yet. The or IMF and other interna- In a major boost to the med- ties allegations. ees shoulders against opposi- ruption among people. We acre from Kaleswaram project Kaleswaram project needs Rs tional banks at must conditions ical devices manufacturing On the other side, BJP held tion parties? KCR is trying to will also approach Centre to yet. 4 lakh crore to Rs 5 lakh crore only. Bhatti opined that the in Telangana, Health Minister a round table conference with mislead the people on massive launch a CBI inquiry on cor- Addressing the Youth as per KCR's version about the Congress will be strengthened Etela Rajender and Labour experts and activists on 'the corruption in power sector by ruption in power purchase Congress meeting at Indira project, he wondered. only when Youth Congress and Employment Minister corruption in power sector' in bringing employees to the fore. agreements and new power Bhavan on Friday, Bhatti said He alleged that KCR bor- becomes strong. He asked the Ch Malla Reddy, along with Hyderabad, mounting pres- BJP will step up its agitation projects in Telangana," said K that KCR spent Rs 80,000 rowed debts from Commercial leaders to strive hard for the TSIIC Chairman G sure on TRS. "Why is KCR against KCR on corruption in Laxman. crore but didn't provide water banks for Kaleswaram project. growth of Congress in state. Ballamallu, will lay the foun- dation stone for Asia's largest HYDERABAD Stent Manufacturing Unit of Sahajanand Medical The factory, will BULLION RATES Technologies on 1 September be set up with GOLD ‘Civil servants can bring qualitative change' 1 2019 at the Medical Devices Park in Sultanpur, an investment ` 39,160 (10 gm) PNS n HYDERABAD priority subject and that its about 6,000 employees of Sangareddy. of Rs 250 crore ` 340 content and delivery mecha- Tribal Welfare Department, The factory, will be set up in 20 acres. The SILVER Civil Servants, irrespective of nism has been updated to Govt of Telangana. with an investment of Rs 250 the Service to which they enrich their skill sets. However, Speaking on this occasion, B crore in 20 acres. The unit is unit is expected ` 46, 700 (1kg) belong, can bring out a quali- he stated that for achieving the P Acharya, IAS, Special Chief expected to generate 2,200 ` to generate 600 tative change in the lives of cherished goals of the Secretary to Government & direct and 500 indirect people, especially their weak- Foundation Course,there has DG, Dr. MCR HRD Institute employment opportunities. 2,200 direct and CHICKEN er counterparts, said K to be a multifaceted improve- said that Telugu version of the The unit will have a manu- 500 indirect Srinivas, IAS, Additional ment in the overall personali- e-Learning Modules of DoPT facturing capacity of more employment RATES `/KG Secretary, Department of ty of the trainee civil servants. will be greatly instrumental in than 1.25 million stents per Dressed/With Skin `146 Personnel & Training, He said that India to emerge addressing training needs of a annum. Surat-based SMT is opportunities Government of India. He was as a $ 5 trillion economy is an huge number of employees at currently the number 2 play- Without Skin `166 addressing trainee civil ambition target and the Civil grassroots level in Telangana er in the Indian market for Broiler at Farm `101 Servants, representing 22 States Servants, through their effec- State. He stated, with a sense of stents and hopes to capture in 70 countries worldwide. In and 15 different services, who Continuing his address, communication, team work, tive leadership, should inspire pride that Dr MCR HRD the pole position in two a recently published scientif- are attended the 94th Srinivas called upon the trainee and coordination and collabo- and empower millions of Institute, covered a whopping years. ic paper in the globally EGG Foundation Course at Dr MCR Civil Servants to diversify their ration, with different internal employees at different rungs 40,000 employees during the Sahajanand Medical acclaimed international jour- RATES `/100 HRD Institute of Telangana. skills in setting the future agen- and external stakeholders will ofbureaucracy. last two years and plans to Technologies (SMT) is India's nal 'The Lancet', SMT has Speaking on the occasion, he da and effective use of be greatly instrumental in On this occasion, Srinivas cover another 40,000 during first and largest stent manu- proven that its stents are as HYDERABAD 341 said, "The present-day dynam- resources at their disposal in determining their ultimate pro- launched the first-ever Telugu the current year. "Telangana has facturing company with a good as US made stents in the VIJAYAWADA 342 ic and ever-changing world of achieving the pre-determined fessional success", he added. version of the reading materi- thereby emerged as a leader, market share of over 30%, global market and the com- work calls for a pro-active goals. "Mere technical skills, He stated that for the al of e-Learning Modules of across the country, in using the with presence in more than pany has received a lot of VISAKHAPATNAM 361 rather than the traditional even though important in their Government of India, the DoPT, prepared by the Institute e-Learning Modules for equip- 800+ Cath labs and hospitals support from hospitals and RETAIL PRICE `3.41 reactive leadership style on own right, are not enough. The Foundation Course for the and also a Booklet on Intensive ping the employees with the in India. The company is cardiologist community in (IN HYDERABAD) their part", he opined. people-related skills, including trainee Civil Servants is a high Training Programme for the requisite skills. Gujarat based and is present India.

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RIME CORNER Mobile thefts on the rise Minor girl commits n According to police, majority of the accused in recent cases are students suicide over harassment NAVEEN KUMAR n HYDERABAD Class X student committed Student Asuicide at her residence in Sansthan Narayanpur of Next time you jaywalk while among two Bhongir on Friday after being busily browsing on your phone, constantly harassed by a youth. you better hold on to the device arrested hard as the mobile snatching The deceased was identified as n Potta Bhavani, 14, daughter of cases are recurring on a daily PNS HYDERABAD a home guard, Venkataiah, and basis since the past few weeks a resident of Gundlamitta in the city. Police officials say The Panjagutta police have Colony, said the police. She that though the offences are arrested two persons, includ- was studying in Class X in Zilla being reported from all over the ing a habitual offender from Parishad High School."She city, it is not an organised Nizamabad who was involved committed suicide at her house group behind this. in 14 other cases at various when her family members went Majority of the accused in police stations in the three outside. They returned home the chain snatchings and vehi- commissionerates, on Friday. only to find her body hanging cle lifting cases are students, The cases range from mobile from a ceiling fan. A youth, police said. During the inter- and chain snatching to two- Chukka Giri, an employee of a rogation, the police identified DOS AND DON'TS wheeler and diesel thefts, private school at Choutuppal a similar answer from them - n n officials said. and a resident of the same the money is required either to Be alert DO NOT The arrested persons were Minister Indrakaran Reddy after launching the urban forest park at Dammaiguda in Hyderabad on Friday colony had been harassing live a luxurious life without and aware; allow a identified as 19-year-old Syed Bhavani for the last few telling their parents or think pay full stranger to Faizan, a student from months. The victim's parents they can get away easily as they attention to who is follow you to Nizamabad and 21-year-old alleged that he was frequently are over-pampered by their around you when you your doorstep. Go to a Shaik Sohail, an AC techni- Two urban forest parks sending vulgar messages to parents. are in a public place. public place where you cian from Pahadi Shareef. her on her mobile phone" said On Thursday, the Nacharam Faizan is a repeat offender the police. Following a police apprehended three stu- n can call the police and had been to jail various Avoid whenever you feel complaint, a case has been dents who were involved in two messaging times for various offences. He thrown open to public booked based on the complaint different mobile phone snatch- threatened. was recently released from jail lodged by the girl's family and ings cases. The officials recov- and talking on in January. He was appre- Arogyavanam Park at the body was shifted to ered two smartphones and a the phone n Act vigilant if a hended by the Panjagutta PNS n HYDERABAD Dammaiguda was developed Government hospital for bike used to commit offences while walking biker coming from Police and he confessed to the Arogyavanam with Rs 74.42 lakh. Located in postmortem examination. from the juveniles. alone. the opposite crimes during interrogation. Two urban forest parks have Park at the northeastern suburbs of "Installation of CCTV cam- direction has his Officials recovered the stolen come into existence in the Hyderabad, this green space eras is helping the Police up to n Avoid property. city, bringing much-needed Dammaiguda has several attractions. For Two held for selling an extent but even the society eyes set on your According to the police, relief to Hyderabadis. Two was developed instance, if one stands at the displaying and belongings. He marijuana is blamed to an extent for the carrying large sums Syed Faizan is a habitual urban forest parks at with Rs 74.42 gazebo (viewpoint) one can get youth to be turned out like will probably offender known for snatching Dammaiguda and Medipally complete view of not just park he North Zone Task Force this. The stereotype of the of money or valuable take a 'U' turn in cell phones and stealing two- were opened for public here on lakh. Located in but whole Hyderabad city. Tteam arrested two people for society who judge and respect jewellery in public. an attempt to snatch it. wheelers. He was previously Friday. Forests and northeastern Forests Minister added that selling marijuana here on people according to their arrested in cases and a PD act Environment Minister A more facilities such as children Friday. The officials seized 1.5 appearance and lifestyle needs was invoked against him by Indrakaran Reddy and Labour suburbs of Hyd, play area, open gym, food kg of marijuana from their to be broken to avoid young- committed three offences tough. They are committing the Commissioner of Police, Minister Ch Malla Reddy inau- court, recreational facilities possession. The arrested were this green space sters thinking the same way within an hour was nabbed by these crimes out of ignorance. Hyderabad city. During inter- gurated the parks. will be introduced gradually at identified as Virender Singh has several alias Chotu, 38, a drug peddler and committing crimes to live the South Zone Task Force It should be considered as a rogation, Syed Faizan and 'Arogyavanam Park' at the park. While park at from Mangalhat, and Srinivas affluent lifestyles" said an offi- police with the assistance of social crime and not as a reg- Shaik Sonal confessed to the Dammaiguda is spread over attractions Dammaiguda is named Nair, 50, a worker of railway cial from Rachakonda police. Malakpet Police. ular offence. Because once a offences. They also revealed 298 hectares of reserve forest Arogyavanam, the park the at canteen. Singh is a regular In one of the recent cases, "Police Department alone case is registered against a that along with their associ- area. The exquisitely developed Medipally is named as Jatayu. supplier from Mangalhat area Mohd Mohsin, a 19-year-old cannot control this. Constables youngster, his career and ates, they committed theft of park is surely set to attract and problems due to pollution and "To ensure that pollution is who sells the stash for a higher youth, who was involved in cannot be placed at each and future will be ruined" said a two-wheelers, cell phone impress visitors with facilities lack of clean air. We hope that controlled and environment is price to gain easy money mobile snatching cases and every colony. Practically it is senior Police Official. snatching and diesel theft. like 'gazebo' (a viewpoint from they will get at least some relief protected, Telangana govern- illegally. On Friday, based on a Apart from the 14 cases reg- where the whole park can be with new parts being opened," ment is focusing on opening tip-off, the officials laid a trap istered against them under seen), yoga space, walking said Minister Indrakaran more parks and increasing and nabbed the duo when they Snatchers target two students various police stations in the track, seating arrangements, Reddy. greenery. Besides increasing were selling marijuana near three commissionerates, the water harvesting structures "To ensure that the city gets green cover through Harita n Sridevi nursing home in PNS HYDERABAD Korvi Vamshi Krishna Yadav, of Malakpet, KV Subba Rao. duo was also involved in an and other facilities. more lung spaces, we are devel- Haram programme, even Chilkalguda. The accused, 17, was targeted by the offend- In the second incident, a accident case under "Arogyavanam Park is oping reserve forests on all reserved forests are being along with the seized material, Two students who lost their ers on early morning around smartphone was snatched Shamirpet police station lim- developed in the reserved for- sides around city. Even local developed. Thus these parks were handed over to the mobiles to property offenders 6:20 am "Yadav was on his way from V Kalyan Narasimha, its. The arrested persons est area. By visiting citizens should take responsi- are not just useful for citizens Chilkalguda police for further at different locations have to a gym when a youth on a 23, as soon as he got down were produced before a local Arogyavanam, one can get the bility to develop parks and for distressing and having investigation. reported their cases with the Honda Dio snatched his from an RTC bus at court in Nampally that feeling of not just visiting a keep them in good condi- relaxing time with family and Malakpet police. In the first mobile phone and sped the Dilsukhnagar by three men on remanded them to judicial park but a forest area. tion," he further said after friends, but also protect envi- case, a Btech first-year student, spot" said the police inspector a bike. custody. Hyderabadis are facing severe launching the park. ronment," said Malla Reddy. 50-yr-old man bludgeoned to death 50-year-old man was found DOING THEIR BIT ABVP protest Abludgeoned to death in Pub, cafe booked for violating rules Singareni Colony of Saidabad on for release of early Friday morning. According DAVE BENNETT SILVERY loss of Rs 138. A can of Red to the police, the deceased was n HYDERABAD Bull which is sold for Rs 99, identified as Yadaiah, a labourer fellowship was being sold for Rs 195, who is suspected to have been PNS n HYDERABAD The legal metrology depart- while a can of diet coke of Rs bludgeoned to death with ment registered cases against 35 was sold at an exorbitant boulders during the wee hours The students from RSS affil- two establishments located rate of Rs 135. of Friday. "He suffered fatal head iated ABVP conducted a in Jubilee hills - a pub and a Whereas, The Bottle pub injuries and died on the spot," massive rally here on Friday cafe, for flouting rules. was levying a service charge the police said, adding that the demanding the release of SC Despite the government clear- of 5 per cent and serving 20 footage from surveillance National Fellowship ly stating that paying for ser- ml liquor for every 120 ml cameras of the vicinity are being Notification. However, the vice charge is customer's will, causing the consumer a loss examined to identify the police foiled the protest and many establishments includ- of Rs 213. A can of Redbull accused. The body was shifted blocked the NCC gate and ing pubs, and restaurants con- at the pub was being sold for to the Osmania General Hospital haven taken the students into tinue to charge customers for Rs 289 against the Rs 99," for postmortem examination custody. the same. said Bhaskar Reddy, and a case was booked under The students alleged that Popular hangout places in Assistant controller, Legal section 302 (murder) of IPC. it is an injustice on the part Jubilee hills, frequented by Metrology. of University Grants hundreds of customers, 'Farzi "Cases were filed against Commission (UGC) to select café' on road number 59 and these establishments and the only six research scholars for 'By the Bottle', a pub on road evidence is seized. If the estab- HC asks PCB to OBC fellowships from number 36 went a step ahead Legal metrology department officials during the search at the ‘By the Bottle’ pub lishment is found to repeated- Osmania University. When and overcharged on mrp and ly violate the rules, the owner book cases for compared to that of northern serving lesser quantity of alco- As per the consumer protection act, will be imprisoned" added the states, the Telugu states are hol apart from levying a ser- official. using plastic given the least importance. vice charge that customers 1986, levying of service charge is As per the consumer pro- "We demand the UGC to were forced to pay. illegal. The government has validated tection act, 1986, levying of wrappings select more number of schol- Following complaints by service charge is illegal. The ars to attain OBC fellowship. customers, the sleuths of this is in 2016 and again clarified its government has validated this Continued From Page 1 In Osmania University, the Legal Metrology depart- stand in 2017 is in 2016 and again clarified around 1,000 people applied ment visited the cafe and its stand in 2017. A service In his petition, the petition- for the fellowship. Among pub posing as regular cus- charge is considered a tip er told the HC that he had them, only six scholars were tomers. During their sting indulging in malpractices. the bill and serving 14 ml less- which the consumer can noticed this year that the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and others selected," said Suresh, mem- operation, they found that "Farzi cafe was levying a ser- er liquor for every 120 ml, choose to pay or decline as Ganesh idols were being planting a sapling as part of Telanganaku Haritha Haram, at the High Court ber, ABVP. both the places were vice charge of 10 per cent on which causes the consumer a per his wish. sold with plastic wrapping below the permitted micron and added that it was obvi- ous that, because of lack of regulation by the authorities, Biometric system goes for a toss Call to use eco-friendly Ganesh idols thin plastic wrapping mate- rial was cheaply and abun- PNS n HYDERABAD dantly available in the mar- n The system introduced in JNTU-H affiliated colleges is being misued ket, prompting the makers of Telangana State Biodiversity the Ganesh idols to resort to SUSHMA NAGARAJU which collect some amount Board (TSBDB) in collabora- indiscriminate use of the n HYDERABAD from the students and give tion with National Green same. 100% attendance through their Corps, Lee Shreyus He said that as per the silicon thumb impression. This Foundation and Druvansh existing legal regime vide The Biometric Attendance is giving them the opportuni- NGO has organised an aware- GO Ms No.79 of Systems, installed in under ty to bunk the classes. ness campaign on the use of Environment, Forest, graduation education institu- For instance, KBR poly- eco-friendly Ganesh idols Science and Technology tions affiliated to JNTUH, to technic and MBA College is across the state. In this regard, Department dated 30-12- keep track of student and fac- allegedly taking Rs 4,000 from the board has planned work- 2016 and Plastic Waste ulty attendance is being mis- students to give 100% atten- shops, seminars at different Management Rules, 2016 used. dance. "The principle himself school, colleges and commu- and Article 48-A of Strange it may sound but, collects money from students. nities across the state. The Constitution of India, the some engineering, polytechnic Half of the money is given to board is also promoting the State Government ought to and MBA college students and the administration and the eco friendly immersion pro- water which is not good for the n TSBDB is promoting immediately take steps for faculty are using silicon thumb remaining goes into his pock- gramme to conserve the aquat- environment and marine life. regulating and prohibiting impression to register fake et. When parents come and ic biodiversity of Telangana. Thus clay Ganesha is the only eco friendly immersion the use of plastic wrapping attendance. ask about this, they threaten TSBDB will conduct sever- best solution for the problem. programme to conserve around Ganesh idols. Not just one or two, around parents saying your child will al programmes at district level TSBDB is also taking initia- the aquatic biodiversity Petitioner YV Murali 50 per cent of the under-grad- engineering graduates take up impression to create a silicon lose internal marks. This is to create awareness about tive to promote the signifi- of Telangana; It is also Krishna urged the Court to uation colleges follow the same. teaching profession as part- thumb. This silicon thumb is how the college managements Ganesh idols that are often cance of 21 varieties of leaves planning several issue directions to the State The college management's time jobs. being used to tally the regis- do business every year on the decorated with toxic paints used for ganesha puja and its programmes across state government to take action tricky play is going unnoticed. When these graduates find tered finger print inside bio- name of higher education insti- which contains heavy metals medicinal values during these against use of plastic wrap- The regular teaching staff is not better full time job opportuni- metric system so to produce tutions," said Santhosh Kumar, such as lead and mercury workshops to the students at ping around Ganesh idols more than 10 and sometimes ty or when gone for higher fake attendance. Telangana State Technical which seeps into the water schools & colleges. Several and its conservation have been being sold for Ganesh festi- they hire graduation passed education, the college man- There are many polytechnic, Engineering College after the idol immersion, and workshops and an awareness conducted throughout the val celebrations. outs to engage the class. The agements take their thumb MBA, engineering colleges Association. adds to the acidic level of programmes on Biodiversity State. 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Advocates WISHES POUR IN condemn ‘Special Action Plan' transfer of sr judge PNS n HYDERABAD to transform villages The executive committee of Telangana High Court advo- PLAN FOR 30 DAYS TO BE IMPLEMENTED FROM SEPTEMBER 6 cates association on Friday condemned the transfer of the PNS n HYDERABAD pro-active after receiving rec- second senior most judge of the ommendation in this regard state High Court Justice PV Chief Minister K from the Collectors. Sanjay Kumar as the puisne Chandrashekhar Rao held a The CM said that all the judge of Punjab and Haryana marathon 7-hour review meet- concerned should work to High Court instead of appoint- ing on the implementation of change the topography of vil- ing him as the Chief Justice of Special Action Plan in the vil- lages for better, with greenery any other High Court in the lage at Pragathi Bhavan here on and cleanliness, for the planned country. An extraordinary Friday. On the occasion, the based development, utilising meeting of the association held Chief Minister has decided to the funds with prudence and in on the association premises implement the Village all this exercise should be done passed a unanimous resolution Development Special Action with the spirit of democratic condemning the act of the Plan for 30 days in all the vil- participation of the people. collegium of the SC. lages starting from September The 30 days Special Action In the resolution, the asso- 6. The action plan is aimed at Plan should pave way to Governor ESL Narasimhan felicitates Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth for winning bronze medal at the international badminton ciation also said that none of introducing the new approach The Chief Minister directed the achieve the expected goal of championship, at Darbar Hall, Raj Bhavan on Friday the judges of the Telangana and implementation of the changing all the villages. He High Court were appointed as new Panchayat Raj Act and Collectors to depute one Mandal said though it was decided to the Chief Justice of any of the Municipality Act. level officer in each village as in- implement the Special Action High Court of the country. The To give guidelines on the charges to monitor the Special Action Plan for 60 days, but after get- meeting was presided over by implementation of the action ting feedback from the offi- the president of the association plan, the Chief Minister will Plan implementation for the 30 days cials it was decided to imple- Komatireddy T Surya Karan Reddy. address a broad-based meeting ment for 30 days only in the Speaking to this correspondent, with the Panchayat Raj officers first phase and second phase Surya Karan Reddy said that of the State on September 3 8,500 per person per month. Collectors to depute one would follow later. The CM the unanimous resolution was from 2 pm at Telangana State The Chief Minister instructed Mandal level officer in each vil- said this effort to develop the arrested for passed following the receipt of Institute of Rural Development the officials to release Rs 339 lage as in-charges to monitor village in a comprehensive information about the transfer in Hyderabad. crore per month grant, from the Special Action Plan imple- manner would be a regular of the Judge. He said that they The Chief Minister also the funds released under the mentation for the 30 days. and continuous process. TS told to file had information that Justice decided to hike the salaries of Central Finance Commission The CM also decided to Several Ministers, Collectors, staging protest Sanjay Kumar was appointed as 36,000 Safai Karmacharis and the State funds to the vil- finalise duties and responsi- DPOs, senior officers also the 11th Judge of the Punjab workers in the villages who are lage panchayats. bilities of the Mandal and Zilla participated in the review counter on and Haryana High Court. working on low salaries to Rs He also directed the District Parishad to make them more meeting. PNS n HYDERABAD of their political affilia- road safety tion. PNS n HYDERABAD Congress MP from Bhongir He alleged that KCR is Komatireddy Venkat Reddy deceiving local bodies by The Telangana High Court has announced that he will not allocating funds sup- TRS govt cheated Mid Manair oustees: Revanth on Friday directed the state wage state-wide fight against posed to be come from cen- government to file counter TRS government and as tre, mining and registration PNS n HYDERABAD sify the struggles on the alleged affidavit in a Public Interest part of it he started his departments. He opined nepotism and family rule of the Litigation (PIL) filed by a civil fight from Bhongir that it was not correct on the TPCC working president and state by taking up struggles on society organisation 'RIGHT demanding the state gov- part of KCR, who created Malkajgiri MP A Revanth sand quarrying and other Society' complaining the gov- ernment to release funds for differences among the Reddy alleged that the Chief issues. CPI leader Chada ernment's failure to imple- local bodies. Sarpanches and vice- Minister K Chandrashekhar Venkat Reddy while addressing ment Supreme Court of On Friday, Venkat Sarpanches by giving joint Rao has forgotten his word the public meeting affirmed India's guidelines on road Reddy staged rasta roko at cheque power to them, to given during Telangana move- that the communists would safety. Bhongir demanding funds sack the Sarpanches if ment, of doing justice to Mid- lend a supportive role to the A division bench compro- for local bodies. He alleged neglected Harithaharam Manair oustees. He alleged struggles undertaken by the mising of the Chief Justice Of that the Chief Minister K program. that KCR assured the oustees midmanair oustees in the com- the state Justice RS Chauhan Chandrasekhar Rao The Bhongir police that he will give Rs 5.04 lakh ing days. and Justice A Abhishek deceiving the local bodies arrested Komatireddy per family to construct hous- He called upon all the polit- Reddy later adjourned the for the last five years by not Venkat Reddy and others, es and Rs 2 lakh to the girls ical parties to shun their polit- matter for two weeks. In its releasing funds for them. who were staging rasta roko who crossed 18 years, but KCR ical affiliations for supporting petition, the petitioner told He called upon the public and Dharna at Bhongir ZP resorted to arrests when asked Opposition leaders during a public meeting at Kodurupaka in Boinpally Mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district on Friday the just cause of the public. The the HC that neither the state representatives to partici- office, and shifted them to about these assurances. He CPI leader said a total of 13 vil- government nor the transport pate in his fight irrespective local police station. questioned the Chief Minister lages were submerged in the commissioner of the state to tell as to how he gave lakhs Revanth said that Health Mid Manair and the people were taking any steps for fit- of rupees to Chintamadaka Congress and opposition parties Minister Etela Rajender spoke were facing several hardships. ment of the speed limiting villagers. "Whose money it would intensify the struggles on the all what he wanted but the lat- The BJP parliament member devices on the vehicles. was to give as he wished to ter didn't speak about poor. "I Bandi Sanjay said the govern- It urged the HC to Chintamadaka villagers", family rule of the state by taking up thought Etela will show his ment of Telangana was not sin- declare the action of the Revanth asked KCR. struggles on sand quarrying and Karimnagar 'pourusham' but cere in the issues pertaining to state government and the While participating in a he cooled with a phone call public and a family rule was transport commissioner of public meeting in the name of other issues, says Revanth from KTR. TRS is a looters kart imposed on public for their the state in not implement- 'Nirvasithula Demandla and all are looting as they got", vested interests. He asserted ing the guidelines including Sadhana Sabha,' held at he said. He said that it is bet- that the issue of Mid Manair Procedure and guidelines Kodurupaka in Boinpally try. He called upon the Mid- asked KCR to tell as to how he ter if taken a 2-day dharna at oustees would be supported by for fitment of speed limit- Mandal in Rajanna Sircilla dis- Manair oustees to get ready for gave MP post to J Santhosh Indira Park for the sake of Mid- them thoroughly. ing devices issued by the trict on Friday, Revanth Reddy another 'Kurukshethra'. The Kumar. "Whether Santhosh Manair oustees during The leaders Prof union government on June alleged that KCR won elections curse of 13 villages people, who worked as a laborer? Why Assembly budget session. He Kodandaram, Karimnagar MP 16,2016 along with revised for second time as the oustees were fighting for the last 13 KCR gave MP post to him?. suggested oustees to start Bandi Sanjay, former MP G clarifications issued on cast their vote to KCR. years for compensation, will KCR didn't give Minister post Padayatra from today onwards Vivek, Ponnam Prabhakar, CPI August 2,2016 and Supreme He alleged that the local peo- touch KCR, Revanth warned. to women. The ministers have to Hyderabad. state secretary Chada Venkat Court as arbitrary, illegal ple ensured the victory of a He alleged that KCR killed the no strength. KCR is deceiving He said that Congress and Reddy and others participated and against Article 21 of the leader who stays in other coun- people with sand lorries. He Karimnagar people", he asked. opposition parties would inten- in the programme. Constitution of India.

National labs’ Telugu identity to disappear BJP belittling OBC students: VH directory goes PNS n HYDERABAD online from country’s banking sector Congress senior leader V Continued from Page 1 Hanumantha Rao has alleged Continued from Page 1 without reason that most NRIs like their linguistic facets, did Khan. That building too con- that the BJP-led Central gov- "The directory is a one- from Telugu states prefer not diminish with national- tinues to be a landmark in the ernment is doing injustice to stop solution for all testing In 1956, following the lin- Andhra Bank for their opera- ization of banks. city. In its heyday, SBH man- the OBCs across the nation. He requirements and houses guistic division of States, tions in India. The wide branch network of aged the Hyderabad currency expressed concern saying that information about all testing Hyderabad was made the cap- The beginning of the end of SBI and Andhra Bank made - the Osmania Sikka - and pub- the Prime Minister Narendra facilities available in the ital of then undivided Andhra Telugu identity in the banking banking possible in every nook lic debt, besides commercial Modi, who himself gives an country today," Paswan said Pradesh. The registered office sector can be traced to the and corner of the Telugu States. banking in the State of impression that he is an OBC, after the launch of the direc- of the bank was subsequently merger of State Bank of Most households in Telugu Hyderabad. is not granting fellowships for tory. shifted to Andhra Bank Hyderabad with State Bank of States have accounts in one or the OBCs in Universities by Consumers can also make Buildings, which even today is India in April 2017, as part of more of the branches of these not increasing their number. use of the information to test a landmark at Sultan Bazar merger of the latter's associate two banks, notwithstanding Mixed reactions Due to this many OBC stu- the quality of the products here. In the second phase of banks. the spread of private banks dents were distancing from they are using, he added. nationalisation of commercial The upshot is that people in since the early 2000s. PNS n HYDERABAD research, he lamented. He Elaborating more, the gov- banks launched in April 1980, Telugu States have never SBI was established as demanded the Central gov- Congress senior leader V Hanumantha Rao and others during a protest at Arts ernment's standard-setting the bank became a wholly- looked at SBI and Andhra Hyderabad State Bank in 1941 Even employees of Andhra ernment to increase the fel- College in Hyderabad on Friday body Bureau of Indian owned Government bank. Bank as just institutions that by Nizam, the ruler of the erst- Bank are not happy at the lowships up to 15,000 in pro- Standards (BIS) director gen- Today, with a network of meet their financial needs. while Hyderabad State. It was idea of amalgamation, portion to OBCs population towards SC,ST and OBS stu- year-old Osmania University. eral, Surina Rajan, said the 2,885 branches, four extension They have had deep emotion- established in the imposing though it has been in the while saying that 300 fellow- dents across the nation. He He alleged that Modi govern- directory provides in detail counters, 38 satellite offices and al bonds and psychological building at Abids, once works for quite some time. ships are not adequate. alleged that the centre gave top ment, which is giving subsidies what products can be tested 3,798 automated teller attachment with them running Hyderabad's A1 commercial Those who have been serv- While participating in priority to the BJP led states in to Adani and Ambani families, against which standards -- machines, Andhra Bank has through several generations. street, with Gunfoundry hous- ing the bank for decades are researcher scholars giving fellowships. has failed to allot funds to edu- Indian or international. wormed its way into the hearts Because of their pre- ing the cannonball factory set devastated at the Centre's Mahadharna held at Arts Former MLC and Prof K cation sector. At single click, from indi- of tens of millions of Telugus Independence origins, both up in 1786 by French General decision. College on Friday, VH said that Nageshwar alleged that the BC leaders R Krishnaiah, J vidual users to entrepreneurs based not just in the two states, SBI and Andhra Bank have had Michel Raymond for the Speaking to The Pioneer, he will stand by the demand of Centre is showing clear dis- Srinivas Goud, CPI (ML) to exporters to companies, but across the globe. It is not historical significance, which, Second Nizam Mir Nizam Ali N Pradeep Kumar, president OBC research scholars in crimination in giving nation- Govardhan and PDSU leader everyone can know about of the All India Andhra future too. CPM state secretary al fellowships to Telugu states Dayakar, DSU leaders K Badri, testing requirements and Bank Officers' Federation, Thammineni Veerabhadram students. Giving seven fellow- TVS leaders Satish and location of testing labs in the with over 30 years' service, alleged that BJP and RSS are ships to Osmania University is research scholars participated country. Govt announces mega merger of PSBs said, "We were shocked at showing clear discrimination nothing but insulting the 100- in the programme. "For companies, this will this news. Though the talk be a great use to improve the Continued from Page 1 was also present at the press Maharashtra and Punjab and of merger was going on for quality dimension and qual- conference, said there was no Sind Bank will continue to the past few months, we ity certification," she said. In place of fragmented retrenchment in the past con- function as earlier as they never expected that the Villagers pray About 4,500 labs have lending capacity with 27 PSBs solidations, including of SBI, have strong "regional focus", decision will come out like Missing techie found come on this directory. The in 2017, now there will be and service conditions of Sitharaman added. this all of a sudden." for rains BIS owns only eight labs and only 12 state-run banks post employees improved. Post the consolidation He said the argument PNS n MEDAK recognises 208 labs, which are consolidation, Sitharaman "Employees will only ben- announced on Friday, Punjab that the merger of banks murdered at KPHB National Accreditation Board said. efit with the mergers," he National Bank will have busi- would strengthen the bank- Even as the entire state received for Testing and Calibration The finance minister also added.Earlier this year, Dena ness size of Rs 17.94 lakh ing sector was flawed and Continued from Page 1 Officials are also investigating bountiful rains, the Dubbaka Laboratories (NABL)-certi- said banks will be provided Bank and Vijaya Bank were crore, becoming the second cited as example the fact the possible involvement of a region in Siddipet district is fac- fied. BIS has 200 more labs adequate capital. merged with Bank of Baroda. largest PSB after SBI with a that nothing changed after Some neighbours later woman, identified as Priyanka, ing acute shortage of rains and that are special purpose labs, Last week, she had Prior to this, the government business of Rs 52.05 lakh SBH was merged with SBI. reported hearing screams from in the murder. Priyanka, hailing the villagers have started pray- she added. announced that the Rs 70,000 had merged five associate crore. The consolidated "SBI is running in losses Hemanth's house. Others said from Vijayawada, was hired by ing for the rain god. In Secretaries from consumer crore capital infusion for PSBs banks of SBI and Bharatiya Canara Bank will be the after associate banks were they had seen a car coming to Hemanth. She was working Ramakkapet village under affairs and commerce min- for the current fiscal would be Mahila Bank with the State fourth largest bank with busi- merged with SBI," he the house frequently. Sources under Satish and Hemanth. Dubbaka segment, the vil- istries, special secretary from front-loaded. Bank of India. ness of Rs 15.2 lakh crore, fol- observed. Further, the said Satish might have been Officials suspect that lagers said that they didn't the home affairs ministry as Financial Services Indian Overseas Bank, lowed by Union Bank of India merger also led to loss of strangled to death, with the Hemanth committed the mur- receive adequate rains and well as Quality Control of Secretary Rajiv Kumar, who UCO Bank, Bank of at Rs 14.59 lakh crore. jobs and closure of ATMs.x killers subsequently trying to der, locked the house, and fled were facing drought-like situ- India and FSSAI chiefs were chop off his body. from the scene. ation. present at the event. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS ‘Centre has intimidated National Herald case: Swamy objects to questions in Hindi PNS n NEW DELHI However, before country through ED, CBI’ the debate could BJP leader Subramanian PNS n JAIPUR small and big ones, have start- Swamy on Friday objected to escalate, the There is an ed committing suicide," he the lawyer for Congress leader judge Aspiring actress Rajasthan Chief Minister atmosphere said. Sonia Gandhi for asking ques- intervened, Ashok Gehlot on Friday said of an "One million people in the tions in Hindi while being jumps to death from there is an undeclared emer- automobile sector have lost cross-examination in National saying, “Both Mumbai high-rise gency in the country and the undeclared their jobs. A well known com- Herald case, saying he was a English and Centre has intimidated the emergency in the pany in the country making ‘Tamil'. MUMBAI: Battling depression, entire nation through ED, CBI country. The new biscuits has fired 10,000 peo- The exchange of words took Hindi are the a 25-year- old aspiring actress and Income Tax Department. generation has to ple due to the imposition of place between Swamy and languages of the allegedly ended her life on His comments came short- GST," he said. senior advocate R S Cheema, Subramanian Swamy court Friday by jumping off the understand this ly after senior Congress leader ASHOK GEHLOT "This central government appearing for Gandhi, before terrace of a high-rise building D Shivakumar said the does not understand any- the court of Additional Chief here, police said. The actress, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rajasthan thing. The exemptions which Metropolitan Magistrate court that the office bearers of Gandhi, his mother Sonia Pearl Punjabi, went to the has issued fresh summons to Chief Minister were announced recently are Samar Vishal, who was record- Congress party were cheats Gandhi and others. terrace of Kenwood Apartment him. The agency asked the not enough. They are late ing the cross examination of while the Congress workers Swamy, in his private crim- in Lokhandwala complex in former Karnataka minister to er. Is Modi's government doing an undeclared emergency in and they are not enough. So the BJP leader who is the were the victims of cheating. inal complaint, had accused suburban Oshiwara, where he appear before it in Delhi on it? They have frightened the the country. The new genera- they have to think how to get complainant in the case. “The publication of National the Gandhis and others of lived, and jumped off in the Friday in a money laundering whole country through tion has to understand this," he the economy back on track," On being asked, “Dr Swamy Herald was later resumed from conspiring to cheat and mis- wee hours, an official said. She case. Enforcement Directorate, said. he added. jis sadak pe Indian Express another site from April 7, appropriate funds by paying was rushed to a nearby private The ED and the Central Income Tax Department and Gehlot claimed the country The chief minister also building bana (Dr Swamy, the 2016. This was well after the just Rs 50 lakh, through which hospital, where she was Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI… be it industrialists, busi- is going through a recession claimed that the law and order road on which Indian Express summons in this case was the Young Indian (YI) Private declared dead on arrival, he are also probing INX Media nessmen, bureaucrats or any- and the Centre is not doing situation is deteriorating due to building was built)...”, Swamy issued on 26 June 2014. Limited obtained the right to said. Punjabi was under money laundering and cor- one else," Gehlot told reporters enough to tackle it. people losing their jobs. said, “Please speak in English. Therefore, it was an after recover the Rs 90.25 crore the depression and mental stress ruption cases against senior at the Congress state head- "There is a period of severe Accusing Prime Minister You must remember I am a thought that despite 8 years publisher, Associate Journals since the last few months due Congress leader P quarters here. recession in the entire country. Narendra Modi of misleading Tamil. English is the language elapsing, the publication was Limited, owed to the Congress. to which she may have taken Chidambaram. The chief minister claimed People are committing sui- people with his speeches, of the court." started. Soon after the closure All the seven accused in the the extreme step, a second "Those who win elections the people of the country are cides. Earlier, only farmers Gehlot said the truth is differ- However, before the debate of publication, the entire staff, case -- Sonia and Rahul official said. However, the exact should work with a big heart. living in fear. used to commit suicide. Now ent from what people are being could escalate, the judge inter- journalists and workmen were Gandhi, Vora, senior Congress cause of the suicide is yet to be Everyone should work togeth- "There is an atmosphere of businessmen, industrialists, told. vened, saying, “Both English given VRS..,” he said. leaders Oscar Fernandes, ascertained, he said. A case of and Hindi are the languages of The publication was Suman Dubey and Sam accidental death has been the court.” resumed "because the DDA Pitroda and the YI -- have registered at the Oshiwara To this Swamy said he only and the Ministry of Urban denied the allegations levelled police station and a probe is understood Sanskritised Hindi Affair have initiated litigation against them. underway, the second official CBI seeks Centre committed to ensuring and not Urdu-Hindi. to acquire Herald House”, he The Gandhis, Vora, said. "Pearl was suffering from depression. We would request extension of However, Cheema, there- added. Fernandes, Dubey and Pitroda some privacy and allow the after, refrained from using The BJP leader was being are accused of misappropria- Hindi while cross examining cross-examined in the National tion of property, criminal family to grieve in peace, said a media freedom: Javadekar PC custody Swamy. During the cross Herald case filed by him breach of trust, cheating and family member of the actor. n n PNS KOCHI The minister further PNS NEW DELHI examination, Swamy told the against Congress leader Rahul criminal conspiracy. ED slaps Rs 62 lakh Union Information and said responsible The CBI Friday sought exten- notice against Zahoor Broadcasting Minister Prakash freedom is the essence sion of P Chidambaram's Javadekar on Friday said the custodial interrogation by ‘Curbs in J-K for FEMA flaws BJP-led government at the of democratic society. five days in a Delhi court in Training in RSS NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Centre was committed to He said responsible the INX Media case. being lifted Directorate on Friday said it has ensuring media freedom and freedom does not mean He was produced before slapped a penalty of Rs 62 lakh recalled the party leaders' fight Special Judge Ajay Kumar shakhas will improve on Kashmiri businessman against emergency in 1975 to regulated freedom but Kuhar on expiry of his 4-day progressively’ Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali for protect press freedom. means being CBI custody. PNS n KOCHI alleged violation of the Foreign "During the students move- responsible while Chidambaram, 73, was guards’ prowess Exchange Management Act ment days, we fought against arrested on August 21 and PNS n NEW DELHI Restrictions in the Kashmir (FEMA). The case pertains to emergency in 1975 and went to Minister Prakash Javadekar enjoying freedom produced before the court the Valley are being lifted every Watali opening non-resident jail to protect media freedom. next day; since then he is in Railway Minister Piyush Goyal day progressively, Union savings accounts in a HSBC "That commitment will forms now, nobody can stop sion and protests, he said, the CBI custody. on Friday said sending private Minister Prakash Javadekar bank branch in Delhi in alleged remain today also and for ever anybody from communicating. "That freedom is essence of He has already undergone security guards for training in said on Friday as he promised contravention of the law. The to protect the freedom of That is the power of commu- democracy and we will ensure custodial interrogation for RSS shakhas will improve a "completely normal new federal probe agency has media," the minister said while nication, he said. that a vibrant democracy wants eight days since he was arrest- their mental and physical Kashmir". issued a final show cause speaking on "New India: The minister further said all these freedom. That we ed on the night of August 21. capabilities. He also criticised certain notice to Watali for Government and Media" at responsible freedom is the will ensure." His son Karti was also Addressing a gathering at international media outlets contravening the FEMA after the Malayala Manorama News essence of democratic society. He said the essence of present in the court. the "Private Security Industry for telecasting "fake news" on completion of probe, the Conclave here. He said responsible freedom Narendra Modi government's Additional Solicitor Conclave-2019", Goyal said They will improve the Kashmir situation and agency said. Watali is already Noting that there were more does not mean regulated free- concept of New India is "cor- General (ASG) K M Nataraj, during the Lok Sabha polls both their mental and said they are being "exposed under the probe scanner of the than one lakh publications, dom but means being respon- ruption-free New India, terror- representing the CBI, said held in April-May, lakhs of everyday". ED and the National physical capabilities. I over 700 TV channels, many sible while enjoying freedom. free New India, casteism-free Chidambaram has been par- people became "chowkidar" am only trying to mention that The Minister for Investigation Agency (NIA) on web and news portals in the Asserting that the govern- New India, communalism-free tially interrogated and he is (guard) of the country and for Information and Broadcasting, charges of alleged terror country, the minister said with ment was committed to media New India, poverty-free New required to be confronted the first time, the dignity training is a very essential who was interacting with the funding and his purported links the help of social media plat- freedom, freedom of expres- India and dirt- free New India." with further documents. reserved for the armed forces element in the work that your audience at the Malayala with banned Pakistan-based and police was given to private industry does Manorama News Conclave terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba security guards. PIYUSH GOYAL here, rejected suggestions that and its chief Hafiz Saeed. Watali "I urge you to look at train- Railway Minister there was a media blackout in is at present in jail. ing in a big way...the training the valley. Representatives of we get in RSS shakhas is far newspapers and TV news Seaplane lands at Bombay HC declines to quash CBN superior to some of the train- vate partnership to ensure channels were on the field, he Mangaluru airport ing I think some of these both aspects of private security added. Kashmiri newspapers security guards get. That is not -- the personnel coming from are getting printed daily in all for refuelling to suggest that you should recognised agencies and the languages, and in Srinagar notice regulating import of poppy seeds send all these people to industry being able to provide radio and news channels are MANGALURU: The Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) had shakhas, but it will not be bad, such guards. The government reaching to the people, an unusual visitor-aircraft when PNS n MUMBAI The two companies, which they will learn something. is ready to play the role of facil- Javadekar said. He was a seaplane landed there, an import poppy seeds, "They will improve both itator to work on preparing an responding to a query on the airport official said. The private The Bombay High Court has their mental and physical organised framework, in alleged media blackout since flight flying from Colombo to refused to quash a notice issued believe the guidelines in capabilities. I am only trying which the private security August 5 when the Centre Abu Dhabi landed on Thursday by the Central Bureau of the notice are an to mention that training is a industry works, including revoked Jammu and Kashmir's for refuelling and only the pilot Narcotics regulating the import unconstitutional restriction very essential element in the licensing, registration and special status under Article 370 was on the aircraft, he said. of poppy seeds into the country work that your industry does," training," the minister said. and divided the state into two The flight was on its return after noting the document pro- on their right to trade and he said. Goyal said the indus- He further said the industry Union Territories of Jammu journey to the Gulf nation after vides guidelines and restrains carry on business try should not look at its 20- should ensure that the securi- and Kashmir and Ladakh. dropping a person in Colombo. "unfettered discretion". per cent growth within the ty guards get minimum wages, "There was a phase of rea- A few days ago, the pilot had A division bench of justices S country, but should expand the promised benefits of the sonable restrictions. Now these requested the airport C Dharmadhikari and G S Patel poppy seeds import from heroin and other synthetic opi- observed. The bench noted that internationally. job and that they come from restrictions are lifted everyday authorities for permission to on Wednesday dismissed peti- Turkey. oids. the CBN's notice provides He said it should invest accredited agencies. progressively and you will refuel and they agreed, the tions filed by companies The two companies, which The bench said the petition- guidelines and restrains the more in training and make a "If we ensure that the 70 have completely normal new official said. The seaplane, Chailbihari Trading Pvt Ltd import poppy seeds, believe er's arguments held no merit. exercise of "unfettered discre- focussed effort to develop a lakh number turns two Kashmir and new India," the common in foreign countries, and Amrut Impex challenging the guidelines in the notice are "There is no fundamental tion". "certification" system like giv- crore...urge everyone to check minister said. was proposed to be used by the June 25 notice issued by the an unconstitutional restriction right to be an importer. There "The notification guidelines ing merit-based three or four the credentials of the security On international media the Kerala government for Central Bureau of Narcotics on their right to trade and is no fundamental right to serve to filter out all but genuine stars, so that it provides guards under the Private reportage on Kashmir he said, promotion of tourism, he said. (CBN) to regulate the import of carry on business. import poppy seeds. There is no and bona fide importers and avenues of promotion to the Security Regulation Act in "Now everybody has come to Discussions were also on in poppy seeds into India. Poppy plants are cultivated fundamental right to import prevent cartelisation, artificial employees as well as allows your respective societies. If a situation where they realise Karnataka to introduce such The CBN notice laid down mainly to produce poppy seeds anything without restrictions, or blocking of country caps and people to select the security they are not trained, it will that fake won't survive. It is aircraft in the coastal region, he guidelines for registration of for human consumption, opium only on terms beneficial to a artificial raising of re-sale prices," guards of their choice. harm us in the long run," people's power. They won't tol- added. sales contract with regard to for pharmaceutical use, and particular person," the court the court said in its order. "We can look at public-pri- Goyal said. erate fake news." PM recommends Ayush centre Chinmayanand case: SC asks UP govt to for Haryana CM's sore throat produce harassed woman before it on Friday PNS n CHANDIGARH make full use of these therefore PNS n NEW DELHI against Chinmayanand after gone missing for the past three I am able to manage. Now that The bench said the student went missing fol- days. "Your lordships, we the Prime Minister Narendra Ayush and wellness centres The Supreme Court Friday it would lowing her allegation in a video undersigned members of the Modi on Friday advised have been inaugurated in asked the Uttar Pradesh gov- interact with clip that he had been harassing legal fraternity and practising Haryana Chief Minister Haryana, I will tell Khattarji to ernment to produce before it her. The woman also spoke lawyers of this court are Manohar Lal Khattar to try out get his throat treated there," during the day the woman the woman in- about threat to her and her extremely disturbed and con- a newly launched Ayush health said Modi jokingly as Khattar law student who had gone camera and the family's life in the video clip. cerned about the wellbeing of centre to get something for his burst into laughter. missing after levelling harass- bench will Her father had filed a com- the girl concerned. We as a sore throat, which he might The 10 Ayush centres inau- ment allegations against former plaint with police accusing society cannot allow another have got while talking at pub- gurated by Modi are in Union minister and BJP leader assemble after Chinmayanand of sexually 'Unnao case' to happen. This lic meetings. Panchkula, Ambala, Kaithal, Swami Chinmayanand, and that to pass harassing her, a charge refuted court has been interfering in He made the remark in a Karnal, Jind, Hisar, Sonipat, was found in Rajasthan. appropriate by the BJP leader's lawyer who letter petitions when it comes lighter vein while inaugurating Narendra Modi Gurugram, Faridabad and The apex court was claimed it was a "conspiracy" to to protection of human rights," 10 Ayush health and wellness Nuh. informed by the counsel Swami Chinmayanand orders blackmail him. the letter said. centres in Haryana, through affected Khattar's throat. Khattar expressed his grat- appearing for the state gov- The woman's father had In the Unnao case of Uttar video-conferencing from New "These days the Haryana itude to the prime minister for ernment that she was found in and has reached Fatehpur Sikri. interact with the woman in- alleged that she went missing Pradesh, a 19-year-old woman, Delhi after presenting the Yoga chief minister is touring vil- inaugurating the centres. Rajasthan on Friday and was The counsel said that if the camera and the bench will at the behest of the 72-year-old who levelled rape allegations Awards. lages and he is working very Polls in Haryana are due in being taken to Shahjahanpur to court asks the authorities to assemble after that to pass BJP leader, who heads against MLA Kuldeep Singh Khattar was listening to the hard. I am seeing that he was October and Khattar is touring meet her parents. produce the woman before it appropriate orders. Mumukshu ashram. She is a Sengar, had suffered critical speech in Panchkula, where unable to speak, this is the pro- the state as part of his 'Jan After a bench of justices R on Friday itself, she can be The top court had taken cog- post-graduate student in one injuries in a road accident, the Haryana government had fessional hazard we face. Ashirwad Yatra', which was Banumathi and A S Bopanna brought within two-and-a-half nisance on its own in the mat- of the colleges run by the along with her lawyer in organised a function. Several During poll time, even I have flagged off from Kalka on asked the state's counsel to hours. ter after a group of lawyers had ashram. Raebareli district in Uttar BJP MLAs and other party to go through this," the prime August 18 by Union Defence apprise it as to when the After hearing the submis- written a letter to Chief Justice The group of lawyers, in a Pradesh on July 28. leaders were in attendance. minister said. Minister Rajnath Singh. woman can be produced before sions, the court directed the of India Ranjan Gogoi request- letter addressed to CJI Gogoi, Her two aunts died in the Modi said a hectic tour of "But I will tell you one The yatra will culminate on the court, the lawyer said that state government to produce ing him to do so. had requested him to take suo incident and her family alleged villages in the run up to the secret, I do yoga, pranayam September 8 in Rohtak, where she, along with the police team, the woman before it during the The Shahjahanpur police motu action based on media that the accident was an Haryana Assembly polls has and bank upon Ayurveda, I the Modi will address a rally. is enroute to Shahjahanpur day. The bench said it would had on Tuesday lodged an FIR reports that the student had attempt to eliminate her. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 nation 06

SHORT READS SPY WHO SETLED IN MP Sule demands SIT probe into No return visa yet for death of gang-rape victim PNS n MUMBAI Alleging the victim's Two Naxalites jailed Accusing the BJP-led govern- father was being for unlawful activities ex-Chinese soldier since 2017 ment in Maharashtra of being "pressurised", Sule "insensitive" towards women SIMDEGA (JHARKHAND): A PNS n BHOPAL from Tirodi. safety, NCP MP Supriya Sule charged the Simdega court has awarded "I also tried to contact the on Friday led the party's government with separate jail terms to two A former Chinese soldier, who Indian embassy in Beijing and protest march here, demand- Naxalites after finding them got married in India in 1974 my father also went there three ing an SIT probe into the "muzzling voices". "The guilty of unlawful activities. and returned to his native times from his home town death of a woman after she was Additional District Judge (2nd), country for the first time in Xianyang in central Shaanxi allegedly gang-raped in government is trying to Madhuresh Kumar Verma, on 2017, is now stuck there for province, which is about 1200 Chembur. muzzle voices. It tries to Thursday, convicted and want of return visa to India, his km from the Chinese capital, to The Lok Sabha MP from sentenced Roshan Bhengra to son said on Friday. get visa but didn't get a satis- Baramati, who was accompa- threaten all. This ten years in prison and handed Wang Chang Qi (80) was factory reply from the author- nied by NCP Mumbai chief government is five years jail term to Praful captured by Indian forces in ities, Vishnu said. Nawab Malik and MLC Vidya was being "pressurised", Sule Lugun under different sections 1963 after the India-China Vishnu, who works as an Chavan, pitched for forming a charged the government with insensitive about of the Indian Penal Code. The war. Convicted for spying, he accountant with a private firm, special investigation team "muzzling voices". "The gov- women safety court imposed a fine of Rs was in Indian jails for six years said earlier his father used to (SIT), contending the on- ernment is trying to muzzle 21,500 on Bhengra and Rs till his release in 1963. "My father first returned to China on February 10, get visa, valid for a year, with- going probe into the matter not voices. It tries to threaten all. 10,000 on Lugun, Public He married a local woman in a fortnight from the date of being carried out "properly". This government is insensitive Prosecutor Mahendra Singh in Tiroda village of Madhya 2017 and came back on May 10, 2017. His second application. The NCP called for imme- about women safety. Women light on July 24 when she was visit to China was in August 2017 and he returned in said. Lugun, a member of the Pradesh in 1974 and settled After the Indo-China war, diate arrests of the accused. are not getting justice," said admitted to a private hospital People's Liberation Front of there, raising a family com- October 2017 as my mother was sick and died later the former Chinese soldier The protest march was taken Sule, the daughter of NCP in Aurangabad, around 325km India (PLFI) and tasked to prising two sons and two — VISHNU WANG was spotted in Assam by the out from the Lal Dongar area president Sharad Pawar. from here, after complaining of recruit people in the banned daughters, before visiting his Indian Red Cross Society and in suburban Chembur to the The Parliamentarian also pain in private parts. outfit, was arrested on August homeland for the first time in handed over to the Indian Chunabhatti Police Station said she would take the victim's The doctors there suspect- 17, 2017 near Simdega bus 2017, almost 54 years after he May the same year. His fourth way back to China following Army on January 1, 1963. here. brother to the Director General ed that she had been raped and stand. As per information first came to India. visit to China was on October the India-China war. Vishnu said his father then The 19-year-old woman, of Police. informed the police and she provided by him about other Since then, he has made 1, 2018 and he is now stuck Convicted for spying, he spent six years in prisons in who was allegedly raped by The victim's mother told a was shifted to the govern- Naxalites, a police team had three more visits to China. His there as he hasn't got his return remained in Indian jails for six Assam, Ajmer and Delhi before four of her friends in Mumbai Marathi news channel that ment- run hospital. gone to Patipara Kud Pani last visit there was in October visa to India," Vishnu said. years. the Punjab and Haryana High in the first week of July, died the family wanted justice. As per the complaint filed at village of the district, where an 2018 and he is now stuck there Vishnu said his father has He settled in Tirodi village Court ordered his release in at a state-run hospital in "What happened with my the Begumpura Police Station encounter broke out. During for want of return visa to been awaiting visa renewal in naxal-infested Balaghat dis- March 1969. Aurangabad city in central daughter should not happen to in Aurangabad, on July 7 the search operation after the India, his son Vishnu Wang since April this year to return trict, where he worked in a "The Indian government Maharashtra on Wednesday other girls. My daughter girl came to Mumbai. Four of encounter, Bhengra, who had (38) said. to his family in India. Vishnu flour mill before starting a gro- had promised the court that it night. "The probe is not being should get justice. We want jus- her friends decided to celebrate received bullet injuries, was "My father first returned to said his father applied to the cery shop. In 1974, he married would rehabilitate my father. conducted in a proper manner. tice," she said. her birthday. After cutting the arrested. China on February 10, 2017 Indian embassy in China in an Indian woman, Sushila, He was taken to Delhi, Bhopal, The matter has to be investi- Meanwhile, Deputy cake, the four allegedly raped and came back on May 10, April but there was no and had four children - two Jabalpur and then finally hand- gated through the SIT. We are Chairperson of the her, police said. 2017. His second visit to China response. "I have been in com- sons and two daughters. ed over to Balaghat police," with the family. Maharashtra Legislative She later returned to 19-yr-old arrested for was in August 2017 and he munication with Indian offi- "My father applied for visa Vishnu said. "We will not relent till the Council Neelam Gorhe said Aurangabad but did not tell false report of child returned in October 2017 as cials both in India and China with the Indian embassy in After settling down in victim gets justice," Sule told she has instructed the Mumbai her parents about the incident my mother was sick and died but things aren't moving," he Beijing in April this year but Balaghat district, he married reporters after she met officials Police to trace the accused and until she was hospitalised, they lifting in Noida later," Vishnu said. "He went said. was unable to get the same for Sushila and had four children at the Chunabhatti Police ensure charge sheet in the said. The case has been trans- NOIDA (UP): A 19-year-old to China again in January Qi was captured by Indian reasons better known to the - two sons and two daughters Station. matter is filed properly. ferred to the Chunabhatti man was arrested on Friday for 2018 and returned in April- forces in 1963 after he lost his authorities, Vishnu told PTI - from the marriage. Alleging the victim's father The alleged rape came to police station here. reporting a false case of child lifting in a village here, police said. Accused Aneesh Singh, Who is allowing who runs a grocery store in Health Ministry ‘Link ancient knowledge CBI to probe Hoshiarpur village in Sector 51, Himachal passes bill ‘big bank frauds': had made the call on Uttar to explore AI in sexual abuse in Pradesh police's 100 Priyanka to Centre of curing serious illness emergency number around 10 shelter home am, an official said. "When the combating TB against conversion PNS n NEW DELHI PRV (police response vehicle) with modernity’ PNS n NEW DELHI reached the village, it turned Congress leader Priyanka out that the report was false. PNS n NEW DELHI by force, marriage Gandhi Vadra attacked the PNS n NEW DELHI The CBI has taken over the The woman Singh had accused government on Friday over an investigation into the of lifting a child is mentally Union health ministry's cen- RBI report showing bank Prime Minister Narendra alleged sexual exploitation challenged and was tral tuberculosis division has frauds have gone up by 15 per Modi on Friday said the coun- of minor girls in a shelter rummaging through a pile of inked a pact with a research cent year-on-year in 2018-19, try has rich literature on cur- home in Deoria, Uttar garbage in the village," an institute to explore cutting- asking who is the guarantor ing serious illnesses dating Pradesh, officials said on official from Sector 49 police edge artificial intelligence allowing such "big bank frauds". back thousands of years but Friday. station told PTI. However, the technology in combatting The number of cases of there has been little success in The agency has registered rumour of child lifting had the disease. frauds reported by banks saw linking this ancient knowledge two FIRs against Director triggered panic in the village, The pact was signed by the a jump of 15 per cent year-on- with modernity. "We have literature dating Girija Tripathi and prompting the police to arrest joint secretary in the health year basis in 2018-19, with the He also said through the back thousands of years. Vedas Superintendent Kanchan the caller under CrPC section ministry, Vikas Sheel, and Dr amount involved increasing Ayush Ministry, work has have references of curing seri- Lata Tripathi of the Maa 151, he said. "On preliminary P Anandan, CEO of by 73.8 per cent in the year, the been underway for five years ous illnesses. Unfortunately, Vindhyavasini Mahila Evam interrogation, Singh told police Wadhwani Institute for Reserve Bank of India's annu- to change this approach by val- we have achieved little success Balika Sanrakshan Griha that he called up on 100 Artificial Intelligence. al report showed. In FY19, idating the ancient research in in linking this ancient in Deoria. because he thought the woman As part of the collabora- banking sector reported 6,801 laboratories and presenting it research, the treasure trove of This comes over a year would lift children. He tion, Wadhwani AI would PNS n SHIMLA While participating in the frauds involving Rs 71,542.93 in a way medical science can knowledge, with modernity. after the Uttar Pradesh gov- suspected her to be a child support the national tuber- discussion on the bill, Congress crore as against 5,916 cases also understand. "In the last five years, we ernment recommended a lifter," the policeman said. The culosis programme become The Himachal Pradesh assem- legislators Asha Kumari, involving Rs 41,167.04 crore The prime minister also have tried to change this. We CBI probe. accused has been taken in Artificial Intelligence (AI) bly passed a bill on Friday Sukhvinder Sukhu, Jagat Singh reported in 2017-18. "Country's asserted that if the healthcare prepared a scientific basis of it In August last year, custody and was being ready and will include devel- against conversion by force, Negi and lone CPM MLA biggest banking institution RBI system of the country has to be by validating it in laboratories. authorities rescued 24 girls produced in local court, the oping, piloting, and deploy- inducement or through mar- Rakesh Singha sought changes is saying that bank frauds are transformed, it has to be We presented it in a way that from the shelter home, official said. On August 28, the ing technology based solu- riages solemnised for the "sole in some clauses. increasing right under the nose approached in a holistic man- the medical science can also which has 42 inmates. A Noida Police had arrested a tions, an official statement purpose" of adopting a new Answering Sukhu's sugges- of the government. In 2018-19, ner by strengthening the com- understand," he said. medical examination con- man from Wajidpur village for said. religion. tion, Thakur said the 13-year this theft has increased," bined power of traditional Modi was speaking at the firmed the sexual abuse of allegedly spreading rumour Wadhwani AI would also The Opposition supported old act was not so effective. Priyanka Gandhi said. and modern medicines. Yoga Awards ceremony here. 34 inmates out of 42. about lifting of three children support the programme in the Himachal Pradesh The government decided by some car-borne men in vulnerability and hot-spot Freedom of Religion Bill, 2019, to bring a new legislation Sector 135. Accused Sushil mapping, modelling novel which was passed unani- instead of amending the Kumar had even claimed to methods of screening and mously with a voice vote. already-existing act as it has fellow villagers that he had tried diagnostics and enabling Replying to the discussion, only eight sections and it With Kashmir Valley in lockdown, tourists stay put in Leh to save the children but was decision support for care- Chief Minister Jai Ram would be no better to add PNS n LEH and continue in Ladakh,” Ayelet fired upon by the miscreants, givers apart from supporting Thakur said a new stringent about 10 more sections to it, told PTI. Deeply religious, the the police said. the Revised National legislation was required as the chief minister said. From streets to hotels and couple, said the hotel they are Tuberculosis Control "forced conversion", especial- As per the bill, anyone seek- restaurants to monasteries, staying in at Leh town, has prac- Program (RNTCP) in adopt- ly in Rampur and Kinnaur, ing to convert will need to give Israelis are all over Leh to enjoy tically everyone from Israel, Couple killed in wall ing other AI technologies. was "on the rise". a month's notice to the district the pristine beauty of Ladakh except a few Indian guests. AI provides a unique The bill seeks to repeal the magistrate, stating that the after cancelling their Kashmir And, indeed it is the scenario collapse opportunity for the health Himachal Pradesh Freedom of person is converting on his Valley plans due to the lock- at Hotel Green View too, over- PRATAPGARH (UP): A young sector, bringing efficiency, Religion Act, 2006, which is on own. The provision figured in down. looking the beautiful snow- couple was killed after the wall saving resources and bringing similar lines. The new bill the 2006 law as well and was In markets and public places, capped mountains and the of their thatched house accuracy in interpretation and proposes stiffer punishments challenged in court. one can hear Ladakhi and sound of a river stream playing collapsed at a village under the enhancing quality of service -- up to seven years in jail The priest who performs Hebrew being spoken and in the background, where sev- Kunda Kotwali police station, delivery, the statement said. compared to the three years conversion ceremony will also shops have tailored their eral men wearing kippah and police said on Friday. Shiv Its use in this sector has an under the existing law. give a month's notice in menus to suit Israeli taste buds women wearing tichel, can be Bahadur Saroj (26) and his wife ample scope to improve out- The bill prohibits conver- advance. Those reconverting to as a large number of them are Israel' of sorts. valley, the lockdown happened. seen reciting Torah in the Kanya Devi (24) were sleeping comes, especially in situations sion by misrepresentation, their "parent religion" are currently staying in Leh town. Ayelet Hod, 23, a native of “We were all set to visit lawns, at regular intervals. inside their house at 'Laru Kesri where resources are limited, force, undue influence, coer- exempted from this provision. The nearly month-long Haifa in Isarel, and her hus- Kashmir, as it one of the most Stanzin Namzang, manager Ka Purva' village when the wall it said. India is committed to cion, inducement, marriage or Replying to Negi's suggestion, lockdown in the Valley has band Nitai Hod, 23 from Tel beautiful places on earth. But, of the hotel, said, “We have 13 collapsed on Thursday night, ending TB by 2025, five years any fraudulent means. Any the chief minister said everyone prompted most of the Israeli Aviv, both orthodox Jewish, we are aware of the political sit- rooms and barring 4-5 rooms, ASP (west) Dinesh Dwivedi ahead of the Global marriage for the sole purpose was worried about untoucha- travellers to cancel their arrived in India recently on uation in Jammu and Kashmir, all have been taken up by said. Both were rushed to the Sustainable Development of conversion will also be bility, but provisions in the Kashmir itinerary and pro- their maiden visit to the coun- especially after abrogation of the Israelis. Same is the situation in district hospital where the (SDG) targets, the statement declared null and void under Constitution against untoucha- long their stay in Leh, turn- try. But, before they could provision of the Article 370, so many other hotels too. Israelis doctors declared them dead, added. Section 5 of the bill. bility were already there. ing the city into a 'Little make any plans for Kashmir we decided to cancel the trip love Ladakh and the French too”. the ASP added. Citizens’ panels helped police for peaceful updation of NRC: DGP Fresh restrictions imposed PNS n GUWAHATI vide a common platform for about the exercise. The sami- Handling law and order peoples' participation in tis not only enriched the infor- in Kashmir, Friday prayers The Assam police effectively situation during this enforcement of law and order mation base for the police, but tackled major challenges to crucial phase has been in a more better manner. also helped people realise the pass off peacefully maintain law and order during "Such 'samities' provide the complexities faced by the police the updation of National widely appreciated and guiding force and so far those in the law enforcement task, PNS n SRINAGAR consecutive week. The prayers Register of Citizens (NRC) list was even a topic of have helped in maintaining Saikia added. have passed off peacefully with by adopting an innovative peace during the complex and The members of the com- Fresh restrictions were imposed no major untoward incident model of community policing, intense discussions at challenging updation process", mittees are residents of the in the city and other parts of the reported so far from any part of the state police chief said. the All India DGP and he said. ward/police stations having no Kashmir Valley as a preventive the valley, a police official said. "Nagarik Samitis" (citizens' Giving details, the DGP said civil or criminal case pending measure in view of Friday con- Normal life remained dis- committees) which were set up IGP Conference that members of the nagarik sami- against them and it is essen- gregational prayers which passed rupted across the Kashmir Valley under various police stations was organised in tis acquired useful information tially voluntary. off peacefully, officials said. for the 26th consecutive day, with across the state about 23 years Gujarat's Kevadiya in during their daily interaction The district SPs play an Restrictions under Section markets closed and public trans- ago were used by the police to with the people and the rele- active role to ensure that citi- 144 of the CrPc were announced port off the roads. While landline ensure that peace prevailed December 2018, he vant inputs concerning upda- zens representing different sec- on public address system. People telephony services have resumed during the process of prepara- claimed tion of NRC were passed on to tions of the society are includ- have been asked not to venture in many parts of the valley, tion of NRC list, Director when he headed the Guwahati tain law and order in the face the police, which helped the ed in such a body. outside and barricades have mobile telephone services and all General of Police (DGP)- police in 1996. of extreme challenges," the force immensely, Saikia added. Services of volunteers of been placed. While Friday con- Internet services continue to Kuladhar Saikia- told PTI on "The massive exercise of DGP said. DGP and IGP Conference that The police after receiving Village Defence Party (VDP) gregational prayers were offered remain suspended since 5 August Friday. Final NRC list is all set updation of NRC has been Handling law and order sit- was organised in Gujarat's information about what the were also utilized as force mul- in mosques located in the inte- after the Centre's move to abro- to be published on the stipu- going on in the state for quite uation during this crucial phase Kevadiya in December 2018, common people were thinking tiplier along with the security riors of the city and elsewhere in gate Article 370, that provided lated date of August 31. sometime, and the police, with has been widely appreciated he claimed. about the NRC process used to forces for peaceful conduct of the valley, no prayers were special status to Jammu and The formation of commit- the help of citizens' committees, and was even a topic of intense The purpose of setting up organise counselling sessions the NRC updation process, allowed in major mosques and Kashmir, and bifurcate the state tees was a brainchild of Saikia managed to effectively main- discussions at the All India such committees was to pro- for them to allay their fears the DGP said. shrines of the valley for the third into two union territories. 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EU fears of a no-deal Brexit soar as UK defends its actions HK activists get bail, AP n HELSINKI Prime Minister Boris Johnson “We’ve been talking about debate that concerns the British standoff over the divorce agree- got Queen Elizabeth II’s nothing but Brexit. We’re going government and parliament,” ment, notably the so-called ritish Foreign Secretary approval to suspend parlia- to get a chance to scrutinize all said Belgian Foreign Minister backstop clause which aims to BDominic Raab defended ment, a move widely criticized aspects of Brexit between now Didier Reynders. Meanwhile, avoid the return of border Friday his government’s deci- by his political opponents who and the end of October,” he told he said, Britain’s European controls between Ireland in protest march banned sion to suspend parliament see it as a maneuver to give reporters. partners are still waiting for the EU and Britain’s Northern and rejected suggestions that them even less time to block a His counterparts expressed new proposals to resolve the Ireland. AP n HONG KONG more applications for rallies tigations were completed. the move will prevent law- chaotic no-deal Brexit. concern that and marches, citing violence at Andy Chan, the leader of a makers from debating the Johnson previously had a no-deal exit ong Kong activist Joshua or after earlier ones. pro-independence movement, country’s departure from the refused to rule out such a from the bloc HWong and another core They also are arresting was arrested at the airport European Union as concern move, but the timing of the appears more member of a pro-democracy people for protests earlier this Thursday night under suspi- mounts that a costly and dam- decision took lawmakers — likely, but Britain has ‘nothing credible’ to group were granted bail on summer, a step they said was a cion of rioting and attacking aging Brexit without any agree- many of whom are on vacation most declined Friday after being charged with natural development as inves- police. ment is now more likely. — by surprise. to comment inciting people to join a protest Britain is due to leave the At talks with EU foreign on the gov- replace Brexit backstop: Ireland in June, while authorities EU — the first country ever to ministers in Finland, Raab said ernment’s denied permission for a major do so — on Oct. 31; a move that “the idea that this is some move, saying AFP n HELSINKI from the British government in the con- march as they took what Love in a time of tear gas: that has divided the country kind of constitutional outrage it is a matter text of an alternative to the backstop,” appears to be a harder line on and shaken the European pro- is nonsense. It’s actually law- for Britain to ritain has come up with “nothing Simon Coveney said as he arrived for a this summer's protests. ject to its foundations. ful. It’s perfectly proper. There’s resolve. Bcredible” to replace the controversial meeting of EU foreign ministers in The organizers of Politics and romance on On Wednesday, British precedent for it.” “It’s a Irish backstop in its deal to leave the EU, Helsinki. Saturday's march, the fifth Ireland’s foreign minister said Friday. “If that changes, great. We’ll look at anniversary of a decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants it in Dublin but more importantly, it can China against allowing fully Hong Kong’s barricades the backstop -- the fallback provisions be the basis of a discussion in Brussels democratic elections for the Judge rejects first bid to for the border between EU member but it’s got to be credible.” After talks with leader of Hong Kong, said they AFP n HONG KONG ening has thrust them onto the Ireland and UK-ruled Northern Ireland his British counterpart Dominic Raab on were calling it off after an frontlines. For endless weeks -- to be scrapped completely. the sidelines of the Helsinki meeting, appeals board denied permis- gas mask lovingly adjust- they have fended off tear gas block UK House suspension With the clock ticking down to the German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas sion. Aed, a hand squeezed before and run from police baton October 31 departure date and Johnson said London must come up with ideas It was unclear whether approaching police lines and a charges, an unlikely band of AFP n LONDON move against Johnson, who has said insisting he will not postpone, the EU soon. some protesters would still frantic search through swirls of rebels -- labelled “rioters” by Britain must leave the EU with or with- is pressing Britain to come up with work- “I have once again made it clear that demonstrate on their own. tear gas - Abby and Nick’s rela- Hong Kong police and “ter- pponents of Prime Minister Boris out a deal. able alternatives. it is now necessary for time reasons to The police commander of tionship has blossomed on the rorists” by China -- who have OJohnson’s move to suspend parlia- Legal bids to halt the suspension “We all want to get a deal but at the put the (proposals) on the table as soon Hong Kong island, Kwok Pak barricades during Hong Kong’s forged tight bonds over a long ment in the final weeks before Brexit have also been launched in Belfast and moment nothing credible has come as possible,” Maas told reporters. Chung, appealed to people to long summer of protest. holiday of demonstrations. lost the first of several legal bids to stop London. Former prime minister John stay away from any non-autho- Most of the frontline pro- Nick, 20, met Abby, a year him on Friday. Major, a strong supporter of EU mem- rized rallies, warning that those testers driving the months- his junior, at university in June Scottish judge Raymond Doherty bership, has said he will seek to join the caught could face a five-year jail long pro-democracy demon- as debate on an extradition bill rejected the request for a temporary London legal action. term. strations are students -- so- to China began to fizz. injunction pending a full hearing in the Johnson announced the surprise He told a daily news con- called “braves” facing pepper Opposition to the bill fueled case on September 6. “I’m not satisfied decision Wednesday to dismiss parlia- ference that he was aware of spray, rubber bullets and arrest mass rallies. Peaceful protest that there’s a need for an interim sus- ment — known as proroguing — next social media messages urging in defence of their city’s values. gave way to pitched battles with pension or an interim interdict to be month for nearly five weeks. The move people to take strolls or hold Like Abby and Nick -- police. granted at this stage,” Doherty said in sent shockwaves through British poli- rallies in the name of religion. who are keeping their real The pair have since spent his ruling. Queen Elizabeth II has tics, triggering a furious outcry from Kwok urged the public to names under wraps -- many hours together on the barri- already given the go-ahead to shutter pro-Europeans and MPs opposed to a "make a clear break with all acts are young, bookish and should cades facing riot police -- dates parliament between mid-September no-deal exit. of violence and stay away from be on the fast-track to well-pay- of sorts, spiced up by adrena- and October 14 -- just two weeks before Wrong-footed, Johnson’s oppo- locations where violent clash- ing jobs in the city’s financial line and fired by the injustice the Brexit date of October 31. nents labelled the suspension of par- es may take place." services sector. at the city government’s refusal The move was widely seen as lim- liament a “coup” and a “constitutional Police have been rejecting Instead a political awak- to give ground. iting the time for parliamentarians to outrage”. Tulsi Gabbard rules out running as an independent presidential candidate PTI n WASHINGTON Representative for Hawaii’s 2nd con- debate in September after making it gressional district since 2013, said to the first two debates. She reached ulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu law- that she will be going to focus on the fundraising threshold, but did not Tmaker in the US Congress who moving campaign forward, contin- meet the Democratic National is running for the presidency, has uing this grassroots campaign, con- Committee’s (DNC) polling mini- said that she will not contest as an tinuing to deliver the message to the mum to qualify, the report said. independent candidate if she fails to American people and ask for their She claimed on Thursday that win the Democratic presidential support, CNN reported. there is “no explanation or trans- nomination, according to a media “I will not,” she told the network. parency around why certain polls are report. “No, I have ruled that out.” qualifying while other very credible Gabbard, 38, an Iraq war vet- Gabbard, however, was failed to recognized polls are somehow not eran who has been serving as the US qualify for the next Democratic qualifying.” HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Go Greta! Greta Thunberg is the face of a global revolution by young Give a dog a bad name people on climate change. We need many more like her f you have not read about Greta Thunberg and the climate revolution that this teenag- While the demand for the mass killing of stray dogs reveals a genocidal mindset, Ier from Sweden is leading, you have either been living under a rock or completely exaggerated figures whip up mass hysteria against them and spread misinformation obsessed by domestic news. However, this is the time that you must pay heed to what this young girl has been saying, which is quite simply that the way we are living today is unsustainable for the environment, that the current generation is completely messing up the planet and this will make it uninhabitable for future generations. Her voice is strong HIRANMAY KARLEKAR and credible, simply because she practises what she preaches, eliminating carbon footprints in her everyday life. For her journey to New York to address ome people spend the better part of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), she refused to fly. Instead, she their lives on providing education to sailed with her father, a two-man crew and a cameraperson on the 60-foot Sstreet children; some on extending medical aid to the poor. Some devote them- Malizia II racing yacht with solar panels and underwater turbines that gener- selves to collecting clothes for, and distrib- ate electric power. Understandably she is being heard across many devel- uting the same, among pavement dwellers oped nations. However, she is not being heard in several others, including and some to running relief organisations that help those hit by natural calamities like India. That is why it is vital that India gets a Greta Thunberg of its own, some- floods and cyclones. Some live to demand one who can speak truth to the powers that be about the way we are treat- ceaselessly that all stray dogs be killed. ing this planet. Undoubtedly, the country will suffer some of the worst con- The urge to kill — and even perpetrate mass murder — is as much a part of the sequences of global warming and it is important that voices of young peo- human psyche as the one to extend succour ple, who will suffer the consequences of our actions and the lack of policy to the unprivileged and the distressed. The initiatives when it comes to the environment, are heard. wars, genocides and other violent activi- ties and crimes like murders, that have Climate change is for real and while leaders and bureaucrats in our country occurred throughout history, bear this out understand that, one presumes they are so focussed on other matters right now and underline the fact that hatred is as cen- that environment is being swept under the carpet as a secondary concern. India tral, and sometimes more powerful, an emotion as love and compassion. and the rest of the world cannot afford to make this mistake. As the burning The most extreme form of the desire to Amazon rainforest reminds us, the actions or inactions of nations will have long- kill is to perpetrate it on a mass scale, which term implications for humanity as a whole. India needs voices to pipe up and is genocide. Only a handful of people can per- the media will play a crucial role here. Instead of the incessant jingoism and the petrate the latter as it would require state power or an organisation like Hitler’s bullying that masquerades as nationalism, we need to talk about the environ- Sturmabteilung (SA, the original Nazi para- ment. And who better than a teenager, someone whose generation will suffer military body), to do it. More, given the oppro- the consequences of what we do today, can do that? This effort also requires brium that has come to be attached to geno- cides, which are now regarded as crimes heading, “Geographical distrib- or 10 million (round figure) pop- actual numbers recorded and teachers in schools to make young people aware of how unbridled and unchecked against humanity. Anyone calling for the ution.” The space against India in ulation coverage from 21 med- the incredibly higher estimated development will impact the country and the world. It is a challenge though in slaughter of any community or class of peo- the column under the heading ical coverage with marginal cov- ones in circulation is due to India, not least because it is faced with the task of lifting millions out of pover- ple would find himself/herself shunned and “Trends” was left blank. WHO’s erage variations due to local fac- under-reporting of human denounced. One, therefore, should not be sur- World Survey of Rabies No. 35 for tors was envisaged.” rabies deaths, holds little water. ty and hopelessness and giving them access to electricity and other such ser- prised if people redirect their genocidal the year 1999 describes the geo- As seen, the estimated annu- No amount of under-reporting vices, which will have an environmental impact. An aspirational population, which instinct to stray dogs and, in the process, gain graphical distribution of the inci- THE ESTIMATED al figure of 30,000 rabies deaths can explain such a massive dif- wants access to modern conveniences, will have an environmental impact. For the bonus of being able to project themselves dence of rabies in India as being in India needs to be viewed with ference and certainly not when as protectors of human beings from death and confined to “limited areas.” The ANNUAL FIGURE serious reservations. It is at best the reach of the print and elec- better or worse, it would be desperately unfair for anyone to argue that they should from rabies numbering, according to the three entry in the column under the a conjecture of uncertain valid- tronic media extends to every not aspire towards a better future. There will be more thermal power generated figures most commonly cited, 30,000, 25,000 heading of “Trend” is “Decrease.” OF 30,000 RABIES ity. This in turn raises serious part of the country and reports and as new factories, airports and roads come up, we cannot escape all these. and 20,565 respectively. How can, in the course of one DEATHS IN INDIA questions about the acceptabili- of human-animal conflict fea- The question is: Where do these figures year, the incidence of rabies in the ty of the APCRI’s survey and its ture regularly. Ergo, it is important to teach the population at large to minimise that impact and come from? The first two appear in country contract from “Most NEEDS TO BE conclusions. These questions Besides, the methodology this will be best served by someone young. While Miss Thunberg carries on Assessing the burden of rabies in India: parts” to “Limited areas?” Even VIEWED WITH appear all the more warranted of the APCRI’s survey raises with her stellar work, convincing young people and politicians in Western nations, WHO-sponsored national multi-centric more glaring is the fact that the SERIOUS given the official figures on serious questions. These include who have contributed the most to environmental degradation, that they have to rabies survey 2003 by the Association for 1999 survey does not give any fig- rabies’ deaths. Since 2005, the identification by respondents, Prevention and Control of Rabies in India ure for the number of human RESERVATIONS. IT Union Government’s Ministry of without laboratory verification, change their ways, we need an Indian inspiration. (APRCI), which states, “However, from deaths for rabies in India that Health and Family Welfare’s of rabies cases which could be 1985, India continues to report every year year! Clearly, the figure of 30,000 IS AT BEST A Central Bureau of Health as many as five years old in rural 25,000 to 30,000 human rabies deaths, appears far from credible. CONJECTURE OF Intelligence (CBHI) has been and three years old in urban which today accounts for 60 per cent of the This brings us to the annually publishing a National areas. The chances of people not Humanitarian woes global report of 50,000 (WHO, 2002).” APCRI’s survey with its figure of UNCERTAIN Health Profile for the country. being able to correctly recall the The survey further states, “The above 20,565 human deaths from VALIDITY. THIS IN According to its 2018 edition, symptoms of the disease killing Those left out of the NRC will surely be allowed to prove figure of 25,000 was an estimate worked out rabies every year. Again, it is a there were 97 cases of human a person, and attributing to themselves but the deep distress could work against the govt on the projected statistics of isolation hos- mere projected estimate and TURN RAISES deaths from rabies in 2017. rabies deaths caused by other pitals in the country in 1985…” What we not the total of recorded deaths SERIOUS According to the relevant preced- diseases, are very real, particu- n the end, the final list of the National Register have then is not an actual figure but an esti- from hospitals in various parts of ing annual National Health larly when almost all of the for Citizens (NRC) in Assam, that will iso- mate and that, too, arrived at on the basis the country. Also, it is based on QUESTIONS Profiles, there were 86 human respondents are not medical of not actual but “projected” statistics. One critical inputs, which are them- ABOUT THE deaths from rabies in 2016, 113 practitioners. Ilate those who came to the State after 1971, is reminded here of the famous statement, selves of questionable validity. in 2015, 125 in 2014 and 132 in These grossly exaggerated raises an all-important question. Will the polit- attributed to Charles Darwin, “A mathemati- The survey, for instance, states, ACCEPTABILITY OF 2013. Nor were the figures even figures serve only to whip up ical point-scoring be enough to overcome the cian is a blind man in a dark room looking “For estimating rabies incidence, remotely approaching 30,000, mass hysteria against stray dogs, for a black hat which isn’t there.” the current reported incidence of THE APCRI’S 25,000 or 20,565 in earlier years. boost the sales of anti-rabies largescale humanitarian crisis and anxieties this As to the figure of 30,000 deaths, WHO’s three cases per 100,000 popula- SURVEY AND ITS There, for example, were 386, 365 vaccines and spread disinfor- move is expected to spark off? More impor- World Survey of Rabies No. 34 for the year 1998 tion (or 30,000 for one billion and 485 deaths from rabies in mation about India abroad, tantly, are we prepared to tackle the spinoff? cites this as the number of rabies deaths in population, WHO 2002) was CONCLUSIONS 1997, 1998 and 1999 respective- undermining its standing as an India in that year. The survey’s annexure 3, considered. Based on this, as per ly. The number was 486 in 2000 investment destination. For both the ruling BJP and the regional par- showing “global trends and distribution by the planned precision of 90 per and 488 in 2001. (The writer is Consultant ties, who have based their politics on the influx country and continent”, had the entry “most cent confidence level and 10 per- The argument that the ver- Editor, The Pioneer, and an of illegal migrants from across the border over parts” against India in the column under the missible error, about 9.1 million tiginous difference between the author) the years and changing the demographics, this will undoubtedly be a high point of their achievement, that of identifying bonafide citizens and lumping the rest through the most intricate process of documenta- S O U N D BITE tion. They would claim to have restored legal rights and entitlements that were Everyone believes now that My job is to do things and not blow I am concerned by the presence I believe there must be a con- either diluted or denied to them because of the excess 41 lakh illegals preying removal of Article 370 has my own trumpet. It isn't my job to of foreign fighters being stant and continuous dialogue united the nation. Now a grand go there and get myself clicked so employed by parties to the between individuals and on resources for so long. They would have exposed the Opposition, which has Ram Temple will be built and people say, ‘look he is such a conflict in Libya as well as by organisations irrespective of for years attempted a forced blend of migrants in an effort to shore up loyalist we all will witness it soon. good man, giving donations’ the influx of weapons. one’s thought process. votebanks. And it is this cross-mix that has presented challenges in computing BJP MP Actor and BJP MP UN Secretary General Prime Minister the NRC. Some of those who were there in the draft list have had their legacy —Pragya Singh Thakur —Sunny Deol —Antonio Guterres —Narendra Modi papers duplicated and found their names replaced during the compilation process of the new list. Many genuine claimants have been left out while generations have been separated. Even national award recipients and Army families have been made to suffer unkind cuts. Not to mention families who actually fought L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR against migrants from Bangladesh finding themselves out of the list while some post-1971 settlers are in. Understandably, news reports are full of the mental Execution holds the key The trouble lies in comparative studies Welcome measures anxiety of affected people and the collusion with local-level officials that has gen- Sir — This refers to the editor- he Supreme Court's observations on a set of peti- Sir — This refers to the editor- erated a kind of “list economy.” Even the BJP’s ideological anchor, the Rashtriya ial, “Opening up for what?” tions challenging the abrogation of the special sta- ial, “Opening up for what?” Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is now calling the entire exercise “flawed” and con- (August 30). The announce- Ttus of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370 are well (August 30). A cyclical slow- siders it even more dangerous than the IMDT Act if even “one genuine citizen ment allowing 100 per cent considered. These will be seen by the world positively down seems to have hit the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and prove that India has its own independent judiciary Indian economy. The is left out.” The Rightists, who are hoping to breach Bengal after Assam and in commercial coal mining to consider matters and that internationalisation of an Government has taken two cru- Tripura, are apprehensive about the hitback from the Bengali-speaking Hindu pop- sounds good. However, its exe- internal matter like that of Kashmir is not welcome. In cial decisions pertaining to the ulation about the status of their citizenship if their names vanish in the final list. cution will be crucial. The short, the apex court has sent clear signals to the world economy. First came the Finance Government failed to open the that it could be fair about Jammu & Kashmir. Minister’s announcements to perk So what does it mean for those declared as foreigners almost overnight? industry to competition despite That said, India is a union of many identities and up investments. This was fol- Clearly, deportation is not on the agenda what with neighbouring Bangladesh liberalisation of the economy some have asked if the injury to the Kashmiri identity lowed by an RBI transfer of fearing an exodus of refugees, considering it is stretched at the seams by the years ago because of bureaucrat- is any different from the pain, say, of the people of Andhra money to the Government. Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. In fact, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar ic indecision. Pradesh, who lost half their State a few years ago? Again, princely States, who occupied 40 per cent of India’s ter- In yet another move to boost The Union Cabinet had also some liberals believe that plebiscite is the only real form ritory when the British left? After all, Kashmir was one the economy, it announced new had to assure Dhaka that there would be no reverse flow. What the extended approved policies for opening of consent and Kashmiris should be given a choice to of these. Finally, shouldn’t Indians under the Raj have Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) timeline of ten months to those who are excluded means is that they will be caught coal mining to private miners secede on the principle of self-determination. If this is also been given a choice — to be ruled by the British rules for coal mining, contract in a fresh round of documentation and legacy-hunts besides being frayed at the and partially removing restric- true, are we not morally bound to have a referendum in or Indians? manufacturing and digital media, tions on the sale of coal pro- Andhra Pradesh, too? Going back to 1947, should we Jayatheertha SA while considerably easing rules edges for doing the same thing over and over again. The State police have already duced at the so-called captive not have applied this principle to the citizens of the 565 Hyderabad for single-brand retail. admitted that the post-NRC scenario would be highly challenging. One would mines but these, too, have not All these measures point to say that those challenges have already begun with rights groups and alternative been implemented. the fact that the Government is It is a paradox that with the Remembering Mother sures and focussed on serving eased? St Teresa made India finally taking note of the down- voices claiming that census data shows hardly any post-1971 foreigners in Assam world’s fifth-largest reserves of mankind at a young age of 18. proud by spreading the message fall in the economy. However, the and that this was nothing but a politically motivated disruption. Nobody is talk- fuel, we imported over 40 per After years of service as a of peace, compassion and solidar- buck must not stop here. The ing about detention centres or rehabilitation of NRC-rejects as the re-verification cent more coal during January to Sir — Saint Teresa’s selfless and teacher and mentor, she experi- ity all across the world. Government must pursue eco- April this year compared to last untiring service to the poorest of enced a call within her religious Today, because of the nomic reforms with the same zeal process will take months, maybe years, simply because people struck off the year. That the dip in global the poor, orphaned and sick peo- faith that changed her course of Missionaries of Charity, many to bring out the best from entre- citizens’ list can go to the High Court and the Supreme Court if they fail to estab- price of coal should dictate the ple on the streets of Kolkata is life, making her what she is new-born babies, who are aban- preneurs. lish their credentials at the foreigners’ tribunals. Existing detention camps, part pace of our self-sufficiency in a incalculable and worthy of study known as today. doned by their parents and left on Gourang Naryani vital sector as coal is but a fig leaf and praise. Blessed with profound Who would’ve thought that a the streets to die, are seeing the Ujjain of jail premises, are already crammed. What this does is that it denies basic rights over goal clarity. empathy, unwavering commit- fragile nun from Albania could light of the day. and dignity of and isolates an entire section of people, whose frustration and R Narayanan ment and unshakable faith, she make it to India and care for the Jubel D’Cruz Send your feedback to: unsettled pride could spur another round of violence. Navi Mumbai turned her back to worldly plea- naked, the disabled and the dis- Mumbai [email protected] HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN Ease these POINTCOUNTERPOINT KANSHI RAM DIDN’T DIE NATURALLY. I WILL APPEAL RAISING THIS ISSUE AFTER ONE-AND-A-HALF growing pains TO THE CHIEF MINISTER TO GET IT INVESTIGATED BY DECADES OF THE PARINIRVAN DIWAS OF KANSHI The agro-chemical industry is struggling with THE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. RAM IS IRRELEVANT AND OBSOLETE. poor awareness among farmers, lack of —BJP LEADER —BSP LEADER innovation and low investment in R&D GIRIRAJ SINGH DHARMESH SUDHINDRA BHADORIA Nation first, not jingoism

RAJESH AGGARWAL Practising true nationalism, today’s politicians should work towards creating a fear-free very business has its challenges and the agro-chemi- cal industry is no exception to this rule. On the face of nation and society where the rights of the citizen are sacred and protected Eit, the industry is plagued by poor uptake of farm input materials, lack of awareness and knowledge among farm- ers, zero innovation and scanty investment in Research and Development (R&D). Apart from this, it is also grappling with some serious issues like the markets being flooded with spurious and low quality materials. Some may also count the advent of genetically-modified (GM) products and meeting strict regulatory needs as the other sore points. As we enter a new era of governance and welcome a new Government, it is necessary to draw the attention of the nation’s policy-makers to the issues that are bogging us RAJIV TYAGI down and impeding our momentum. Farmers resist change: As a professional who works ver the last few years, nationalism has with people at the grassroots, I see a problem at a deeper been the subject of discussion in practi- level — the reluctance of farmers to adopt anything that Ocally every sphere of our society. While counters their traditional understanding of farming. They are a healthy debate on the subject is always wel- resistant to anything that they think could damage their come, invariably we find this discussion on crops, even if it means that they get lower price for their nationalism spinning out of control and evolv- yield when not using agro-chemicals. They are not aware of ing into arguments and political slugfests. This blame game certainly does not bode well for our the right agro-chemicals, nor do they know the right time nation and society. Nationalism is a process that and amount to use for the type of crop they are growing. I binds a country and should promote love and can understand their concern over crop volumes as they harmony among the citizens. It cannot be a cat- SADLY, IN TODAY’S struggle against volatile market prices but their lack of alyst to cause cultural, social, economic, geo- INDIA THERE IS A awareness and understanding is harming their prospects graphical, historical or religious rift in the coun- MAD RUSH TO more than the prices. Hence, many companies have initiat- try. On the contrary, it is supposed to safeguard CERTIFY ed training of farmers along with the Government but the interests of the common man and should be NATIONALISTS AND there’s a long way to go. a catalyst in the progress and prosperity of the NATIONALISM. IT IS Overdependence on generic agro-chemicals: nation. NOT ENOUGH TO BE Insecticides dominate the crop protection industry in India As per Chanakya, “The key to happiness is A NATIONALIST; ONE prosperity.” As per him, it’s the duty of the head and have a 50 per cent market share, with herbicides, of the nation to ensure prosperity of citizens. HAS TO BE A fungicides, micronutrients, plant growth regulators and bio- However, I doubt if this can be achieved by clash- CERTIFIED stimulants capturing the other half of the market. A bulk of es of ideology or by demeaning each other. NATIONALIST. THE domestic consumption of insecticides and herbicides is Chanakya further elaborates on the four QUESTION IS DO generic in nature and this demand is likely to grow in future, duties of the State. These duties are to expand THOSE CERTIFYING mainly due to the price difference with branded ones. facilities in wealth and resources, to guard the QUALIFY AS The fact remains that generic agro-chemicals are popu- gains that have been obtained, to increase/expand NATIONALISTS? lar among farmers. In the absence of new, patented prod- what has been obtained/achieved, to equally dis- FACT IS, AS ucts in the market, they grow dependent on available vari- tribute the resources and wealth among the peo- COMPARED TO eties. Industry majors continuously try to reverse this trend ple of the country. A great State must focus on TODAY’S LEADERS, these four principles and be guided by them. THOSE DURING by bringing in products from other countries to provide vari- India remained subjugated under foreign ety to farmers and introduce better products in the market. rule for a long period but never let go of its spir- INDEPENDENCE India is a large and diverse coun- of Press, securing and safeguarding the These fine traditions make India a They also enter into partnerships and tie-ups with multina- itual identity that propagated universal broth- STRUGGLE AND try and can progress only if the corner borders of the nation and most impor- country that accords its citizens com- tional corporations abroad to hasten the process. erhood, love, tolerance, humanity, compassion NASCENT YEARS OF stones and principles of the tantly respecting the tenants of the plete personal freedom. Poor supply chain management and counterfeit prod- and truth. Though India is an amalgamation of THE FORMATION OF Constitution are respected and adhered Constitution. Political parties and lead- If we reflect on the struggle for ucts: India needs efficient distribution systems to let more myriad religions, castes, creeds, cultures and lan- OUR NATION WERE to. The profusion of aggressive slogans ers should be judged and evaluated by India’s Independence, different people farmers access these products. Problems of supply chain guages, our spiritual identity has kept us unified MEN AND WOMEN and the naked display of might that we these guiding principles of nationalism. and parties took different paths in their inefficiencies and inadequate infrastructure have plagued and finally led us to liberty. India’s freedom fight- OF TRUE are witnessing today are damaging the Sports, cinema, telecom revolution, fight for liberty but no one branded the the agro-chemical industry, which result in post-harvest ers contributed immensely to the struggle for CHARACTER AND nation. Hitler is a glaring example of ease of transport, availability of region- other anti-national. Even those who did losses estimated at `45,000 crore every year, says a FICCI India’s independence but by and large our fight PATRIOTS. WHEN I what happens when a leader propagates al food pan-India, migration of stu- not participate in this noble cause were for liberty had a unique, amazing and dominant SAY CHARACTER, I racial superiority. History is witness dents from different regions to univer- not criticised. Sadly, in today’s India report. identity — non-violence. Perhaps it was because that his actions and thought process sities across the nation are a few fac- there is a mad rush to certify nation- The lack of an efficient distribution system also makes India’s DNA had non-violence and tolerance MEAN THAT OUR virtually destroyed Germany while tors that have been great catalysts in alists and nationalism. It is not enough it difficult for agro-chemical companies to reach out to deeply embedded in it. Our respect for our diver- FREEDOM FIGHTERS pursuing his ridiculous racial agenda. unifying the nation. 1985 saw three to be a nationalist; one has to be a cer- farmers to promote their products and educate them about sities is the key to keeping India united. NEVER MARKETED It’s imperative that citizens be left major revolutions — automobiles, tele- tified nationalist. The question is do their usage and benefits. Besides, generic products are It’s incumbent upon the leaders of the THEIR free to decide their slogan, whether it vision and communication — further those certifying qualify as nationalists? prone to counterfeiting. These sub-standard products not country to work towards providing better ser- NATIONALISM will be “Bharat Mata ki Jai”, “ Vande unifying the citizens. Fact is, as compared to today’s lead- only prove to be ineffective but also harm crops many vices and infrastructure to the citizens. The lead- Mataram”, “ Jai Hind”, “ Jai Bharat” or It’s important to understand that ers, those during the Independence times. They hurt the laboriously-built reputation of agro- ers must work for more equitable distribution “Hindustan Zindabad.” Eventually they India can best progress following the struggle and nascent years of the for- chemical companies. A poor supply chain and the igno- of resources and improvement of infrastructure. all convey the same sentiment. A citi- traditional progressive principles of cul- mation of our nation were men and rance of farmers facilitate the entry of counterfeit products, People should be free to choose and pursue tra- zen serving the nation by adhering to ture. Chanakya’s principle is that every women of true character and patri- ditions, lifestyle, language, religion and so on. the principles of the Constitution citizen is free to live life in accordance ots. When I say character, I mean that especially in remote areas. This liberty to choose is the fundamental cor- deserves the freedom to decide how to with his/her beliefs and principles and our freedom fighters never market- R&D investment is a sticking point: R&D is crucial for nerstone of a conflict-free society and shall express love and respect for the nation. if need be to lay down one’s life to safe- ed their nationalism. For them, serv- developing new molecules and improving existing products. ensure that India stands tall among the nations If a citizen has been responsibly fulfill- guard them. Let’s consider the two ing the nation was a privilege and not But the cost is high. Apart from the cost of setting up a of the world. Clashing on language, religion, race, ing his duties towards the country, then main religious sects of the nation, a tool to grab power. Citizens of India research facility, tracking the right resources and running it colour and gender will shatter the idea that is he has the right to expect that politi- Hindus and Muslims. Since time should be driven and inspired by the call for sustained investment while the return is India. cal parties and their leaders shall ful- immemorial, the followers of Sanatan nationalism of both Rabindranath slow. That prevents firms from investing in R&D as well as Being the guardian of the East, it’s incum- fill their obligations towards him and Dharma are free to worship idols or Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. They any other similar project. What they do not realise is that in bent upon India and Indians to symbolise unity the nation to the best of their abilities. whatever form of God they choose. both propagated a nationalism encom- order to improve the products and to reduce their prices, in diversity. India must give out a message that Good governance certainly does not Sanatan Dharma stresses on freedom passing humanity and compassion. R&D is needed. While research on GM crops is being it looks at the world as one brotherhood popu- mean misleading the citizens and com- to pursue personal beliefs. On the other Practising true nationalism, today’s lated by men and women without conflict of cast, plicating core issues and deficiencies hand Islam is founded on the basic politicians should work towards creat- extended to almost everything that can be cultivated, not creed or colour. If a section of people tries to tie with aggressive slogans. tenet of equality as it accords a uniform ing a fear-free nation and society much is being done by way of research in the agro-chemi- down or define another section of people into True nationalism lies in providing status to all Muslims. where the rights of the citizen are cal industry. Had this sector been given that amount of boundaries, the consequences shall be disastrous. employment to the youth of the nation, Ilama Iqbal has summed it up sacred and protected. In conclusion, I attention, especially in tropical countries where crops are Every human being aspires to establish individ- ensuring a better minimum support beautifully in the following lines which state that those who agree with my more vulnerable than temperate climates, we may not have uality and in pursuit of individuality shall try price to the farmers, creating a simpli- state that all are equal in the eyes of the thoughts are as much nationalist as been struggling on issues like farmers’ income and food level best to break the barriers imposed by oth- fied tax regime for the traders, provid- Almighty — “Sultan and slave stood those who disagree with me. security. ers. A nationalism governed by boundaries shall ing protection to women, promoting side by side. Then there was no servant (The writer is a national spokesper- (The writer is MD of an insecticides company) never let a nation stand united. communal harmony, ensuring freedom nor master, nothing did them divide.” son, Indian National Congress) How to tap property tax potential The problem of municipal revenue deficit is not insurmountable and can be addressed by increasing existing local taxes. The scope of property tax has not been harnessed in India and is plagued by under-assessment, poor collection and widespread exemptions, say SOUMYADIP CHATTOPADHYAY and ARJUN KUMAR any Indian cities have limited Annual Rental Value (ARV). Owing to the vision for delayed payments or non-pay- and digitising these dynamic databases can work, is genuinely an appealing procedure design and implementation of municipal municipal revenues and hence use of discretionary and corrupt practices, ments, ULBs rarely bring any penal action be useful for bringing a higher number of for our cities with little administrative tax policy processes. Undoubtedly, peo- Mthey fail to provide urban infra- prevailing PT rates hardly correspond to against defaulters, highlighting the role of properties under the tax net and enhance capacity. ple are happier to pay taxes when they structure and services, which in turn, come their actual market value and yield very lit- local political economy and poor commit- development. Serious rethinking on PT However, the possibility of underes- relate them with improvements in service in the way of harnessing their potential as tle tax revenue. Wide prevalence of the ment. Further, exempted properties con- exemptions is required to minimise rev- timation could produce significant rev- delivery and when they are consulted and critical drivers of economic growth and Rent Control Act has capped potential rent stitute approximately 10 per cent of total enue loss. Sometimes exemptions are jus- enue losses. Fair initial assessment and kept informed about the reform process- development. However, the problem of increases to a maximum of 25 per cent of urban properties and about 11 per cent of tified for providing tax incentives to periodic re-evaluation of properties es and a firm, predictable policy. municipal revenue deficit is not insur- the 1948 benchmark and has given orig- assessed properties. Interestingly, PT is attract businesses. However, such incen- reflecting changes in value could be use- Phase-in mechanism, in which tax mountable and can be addressed by inal tenants the right to pass property on characterised as the tax everyone loves to tives, as evident from experiences in US ful for addressing PT inelasticity and changes are spread out over several years increasing existing local taxes and strength- to their heirs, preventing any future hate because its visibility and other char- cities, may turn out to be counter-produc- volatility. While most ULBs follow a pro- along with improved services, can also be ening the revenue-raising capacity of increase in rent. acteristics make people particularly aware tive with a deterioration of the tax base gressive PT rate structure, Bengaluru used to make tax reform acceptable and municipal bodies or Urban Local Bodies In fact, assessed values have been of it and, therefore, any reform initiatives and financial health of the ULBs. This in and Ludhiana have a flat tax rate, with dif- sustainable. Instead of tax rebate, tax defer- (ULBs) by broadening sources. Such found to be approximate 8-10 per cent of entail significant local political challenges turn results in lower levels of urban ser- ferentiation between residential and non- ral schemes, that defer tax increases until financially sound ULBs would then attract the market value, with varying tax rates for and administrative difficulties. Primarily, vice delivery. residential units and lower rates for the property is passed to someone else, can private investors. Property Tax (PT), different kinds of properties. Globally, PT PT reforms involve four key areas of Two distinct assessment methodolo- owner-occupied as compared to rented also be used to help asset-rich but lower levied on ownership of any building and is generally around one to two per cent of intervention — broadening of tax base, gies in India — value-based assessment houses. Differential tax rates increase com- income people. It is important to make land within the municipal area by ULBs, the market value of the property. However, assessing property valuation, setting tax rate and area-based assessment (with the for- plexity as well as administrative costs. people aware about PT payments by is a significant source of revenue envisaged given the under-assessment of market and collecting taxes. mer being divided into rental and capital Given the low administrative capacity of showcasing various costs and benefits of for the development and maintenance of value in India, the PT rates would be mere- Past experiences have shown that a value approaches) — have failed to cap- ULBs, a single rate may be the best option compliance or non-compliance. urban areas. However, PT collections are ly a fraction of that. Deficiency in tax man- well-functioning tax system applies a low ture the real value of properties. Non- for policymakers. It is crucial to allow The Centre’s push for urbanisation significantly lower and roughly constitute agement is also pronounced and ULBs tax rate across a broad taxbase. Up-to-date availability of extensive data on market ULBs to set the tax rate as that would and competitiveness among cities (Smart 0.2 per cent of India’s GDP, while in coun- generally do not have any system in place information on properties are required for transactions of properties (or the corre- make them accountable for tax decisions Cities Mission), rankings (Swachh tries like Canada and the US, they con- to count the actual number of taxable taking tough decisions like what to tax or sponding from revenue departments) at the municipal level, leading to improved Survekshan), ratings (credit ratings of tribute up to 3 to 4 per cent. Even a mod- properties under their jurisdiction or exempt and whom to make liable for this makes the valuation under capital value municipal services with accountability. ULBs), should also prioritise empower- est increase in PT can help ULBs raise rev- even carry out reforms and technological taxation. ULBs, presumably endowed with approach inaccurate. Such PT reforms may result in major ment of ULBs through capacity develop- enue and enhance development. upgradation to the collection system. local knowledge of land and property use, Cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, tax shifts. Attendant political resistance ment to harness PT as a primary source The potential of PT is under-utilised On an average, only 37 per cent of the are best placed to develop such physical Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Patna and and public resentment can be mitigated of revenue. because of under-assessment, poor collec- tax demanded is collected, with the corre- cadastre. Harmonising existing property Pune have introduced the Self-Assessment by strengthening the linkages between (Chattopadhyay is Assistant Professor tion and widespread exemptions. Most sponding figures being as low as 55 per cent records with data from utility companies, System as a reform measure. Self-assess- local taxes and local expenditure and of Economics at Visva Bharati University properties are valued on the basis of gross for a city like Mumbai. In spite of penal pro- records from Government departments ment, if supported by a proper legal frame- involving citizens at each stage of the and Kumar is Director of IMPRI) HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 money 10 CAPSULE 8.65 pc interest on EPF to be notified soon: Gangwar PTI n NEW DELHI Onion prices The labour ministry will soon A notification by the labour ministry is continue to rule at notify 8.65 per cent rate of required regarding the interest rate for around Rs 50 per interest on Employees' crediting the interest amount into Provident Fund (EPF) for accounts of over 6 crore subscribers kg in Delhi 2018-19 as the finance ministry NEW DELHI: Onion prices in does not disagree on this rate, the national capital continue to said Labour Minister Santosh est rate on EPF to 8.65 per cent 19. Thereafter, the EPFO would NTPC creates rule high at around Rs 50 per Gangwar on Friday. for 2018-19, which was the first give directions to its over 136 kg on Friday due to sluggish A notification by the labour increase in the past three years. field offices to credit the rate of supply from flood-hit growing ministry is required regarding In April, the Department of interest into subscribers' separate company states, according to a trade the interest rate for crediting Financial Services (DFS), a account and settle their claims source. However, data the interest amount into wing of the finance ministry, accordingly. maintained by the consumer accounts of over 6 crore sub- had given its concurrence to According to the EPFO affairs ministry showed scribers. the EPFO's decision to provide estimates, there would be a sur- for coal mining average retail onion prices at Besides, it would enable 8.65 per cent rate of interest for plus of Rs 151.67 crore after Rs 42 per kg in the national retirement fund body 2018-19. providing 8.65 per cent rate of PTI n NEW DELHI capital. According to trade Employees' Provident Fund The rate was raised to 8.65 interest for 2018-19 on EPF. The power PSU sources, prices of onion vary Organisation (EPFO) to settle per cent for the previous finan- There would have been a State-owned power giant depending on the quality and on withdrawal claims on this fied," Gangwar told reporters ministers to resolve issues relat- cial year from 8.55 per cent deficit of Rs 158 crore on pro- NTPC on Friday announced has been locality. In most place, onion rate. Now, the EPFO is paying on the sidelines of a conference ed with GST, Code on Wages, provided in 2017-18. The viding 8.7 per cent rate of incorporation of a subsidiary allotted 10 coal is being sold at around Rs 50 an interest rate of 8.55 per cent on private security guards at Credit Access for smaller com- EPFO had earlier reduced the interest on EPF for the previ- NTPC Mining Ltd, paving per kg in the past few days. for 2018-19 under PF with- FICCI here. panies and enabling rather interest rate for 2016-17 to 8.65 ous financial year. That is why the way for its foray into com- mines to meet Whereas e-retailer Amazon drawal claims. The 8.55 per Meanwhile, FICCI than enforcing compliance to per cent as compared with 8.8 the body decided to provide mercial coal mining. its fuel was selling at Rs 32 per kg, cent interest rate on PF Committee on Private Security labour reforms is reassuring." per cent for 2015-16. 8.65 per cent rate of interest for The power sector behe- Big Basket at Rs 37 per kg and deposits was fixed for 2017-18. Industry chair Rituraj Sinha In February, the EPFO's After the finance ministry's 2018-19. moth also has plans to list the requirement, Grofers at Rs 40.40 per kg on "The finance ministry does said that amid the current apex decision-making body concurrence, the income tax The EPFO had provided a coal subsidiary on stock and operations Friday. Due to the central not disagree with 8.65 per cent slowdown, private security Central Board of Trustees, department and the labour five-year-low interest rate of exchanges. five mines have government's intervention, interest on EPF for 2018-19. I continues to grow and create headed by the labour minister, ministry are required to noti- 8.55 per cent to its subscribers "NTPC Ltd has incorporat- state-run Mother Dairy and believe that it will soon be noti- jobs. "Assurance from senior had decided to raise the inter- fy the rate of interest for 2018- for 2017-18. ed a wholly owned subsidiary already started cooperative Nafed have started in the name of 'NTPC Mining selling onion at a subsidised Ltd' with Registrar of rate of Rs 23.90 per kg in the Companies, NCT of Delhi on porate a separate firm. national capital to boost August 29, 2019 for taking up However, the official did not availability and curb price rise. ‘Need to monitor data to prevent NDRF, Wipro to work coal mining business," the divulge any details about list- company said a BSE filing. ing of the coal mining arm of An official on the condition NTPC on stock exchanges. unprecedented mkt power' of anonymity said NTPC has The main objective of the aerospace systems the plan to set a coal sub- coal mining arm will be to sell PTI n NEW DELHI other authorities that are look- accessible. sidiary, which would cover coal to others from its mines ing into cyber issues can look "I am not sure how you will PTI n BENGALURU operations of its all coal mines in open market after meeting Data is critical for e-com- at ways to bring a balanced sit- do it. But I think it is some- and will be run like a coal its owns requirement. merce and there is a need to uation "where data is not used thing which we need to work The National Design and company. NTPC has been allotted 10 Kalpataru bags keep close watch on its usage to create unprecedented mar- very closely with the industry Research Forum joined hands The official also said the coal blocks - Pakri Barwadih, orders worth to prevent creation of ket power". and other stakeholders, with Wipro 3D to work coal mining arm will have a Chatti Bariatu (including "unprecedented market "This is a very nuanced sit- because they are the ones who together in design for additive culture of coal mining and will Chatti Bariatu-South), Rs 1,263 cr power", and it should not be uation. Very clearly, you can are be using it," Kumar added. manufacturing of aerospace eventually help in recruiting Kerandari, Dulanga, Talaipalli, NEW DELHI: Kalpataru Power controlled by a central author- not have a situation where data He said that a light touch of systems and developing relat- professional with a different Bhalumuda, Banai, Transmission Ltd (KPTL) on ity as that could kill all trade is controlled by any central regulation is much better than ed industry standards. According to him, 3D print- cadre as it would help in their Mandakini-B, Banhardih Friday said it has secured new and commerce, a senior Niti authority that will kill all trade a hammer approach towards a According to an MoU ing/additive manufacturing is career progression. (allocated to Patratu Vidyut orders worth about Rs 1,263 Aayog official said on Friday. and commerce and advances relationship. signed on Friday, NDRF and a technology which is going to The power PSU has been Utapadan Nigam Ltd, a sub- crore. These orders include The underlying comparative and progress. So, you have to Talking about the foreign Wipro 3D would also offer "revolutionise the future allotted 10 coal mines to meet sidiary company) and Badam transmission and distribution advantage and strength of the have a situation where you per- investment regime in the e- competency building and world", requiring industry its fuel requirement, and oper- Coal block with geological works from Power Grid fast growing e-commerce sec- mit data to be available, to be commerce sector, Kumar said advisory programmes relating standards and pioneering ations five mines have already reserves of over 7.3 billion Corporation and South tor comes from data, Niti he always advocates and talks to additive manufacturing. attempts in terms of design. started. tonnes and production poten- America, according to a Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv about liberal FDI regime in The MoU was inked by NDRF, an autonomous Last year, the Niti Aayog tial of about 113 million statement by the company. Kumar said. I am not sure how retail trade and even in e-com- NDRF Chairman, Dr M forum of the Institution of had already given its approval tonnes per annum. The company also got orders "Data is something which you will do it. But I merce. Annadurai and Wipro 3D's Engineers (India), promotes for setting up a separate sub- NTPC's first coal block - for design, supply, erection, we need to be carefully look- think it is something "This industry is going to be Vice-President & Business research, design, development, sidiary for coal mining busi- Pakri-Barwadih - has been testing and commissioning for ing at as to how this is going which we need to work very critical....Our retail trade is Head, Ajay Parikh. productionisation and inno- ness. However, the approval of declared commercial from railway electrification and to be used by people who are not matching up needs of the "NDRF and Wipro 3D are vation through collaborative the coal ministry was awaited April 1, 2019. It is a basket associated works in India from in e-commerce because as closely with the industry and 21st century. In new India, joining together to create efforts since 1969, according to on this. mine. As much as 11.85 MT RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd), access to data, access to much other stakeholders, because retail sector should be tech- industry standards and gen- an NDRF statement. The official further said of coal has been extracted it added. It also got EPC bigger data when combined they are the ones nology driven and modern," he erate design for additive man- NDRF is celebrating its 50th that since the coal ministry has from it till Jun 2019. The pro- (engineering, procurement and through the modern tech- who are be said. ufacturing pedigree for aero- year of formation during 2019- approved the proposal to set duction target for this mine construction) order for oil and nologies can give immense Further he said the CCI space systems," Annadurai 20, with a string of new ini- up an arm for coal mining, the in 2019-20 is 8.48 million gas pipeline-laying and using it power, not just to these indi- —RAJIV have to look at the degree of told reporters here. tiatives. NTPC went ahead to incor- tonnes. associated works in India from viduals, (but) we can get cross-subsidisation to be per- Indian Oil. The firm's directed in our lives, and our KUMAR mitted in the sector because international subsidiary has taste and preferences will be Niti Aayog Vice- there could be a situation secured new transmission and changed if they use this data," Chairman where "you cross-subsidies TVS Motor's HLX distribution (T&D) projects in he said. from one business to other that PMO seeks litigation Europe. KPTL Managing Kumar was speaking at a become predatory". series surpasses Director and Chief Executive workshop of Kumar also said that a big 1-mn sales mark Officer Manish Mohnot said, Competition problem can arise if an e-com- update from CBDT "We are delighted with the new Commission of India merce player combine its PTI n CHENNAI PTI n NEW DELHI order wins in our T&D, (CCI) on e-com- business with its own brick railways and oil & gas merce. and mortar facilities or shops, Two- and three-wheeler The PMO has sought an businesses. He said CCI and which can be very large. maker TVS Motor Company update from the CBDT about IDBI Bank on Friday said its motorcycle the number of appeals it has under the HLX series has sur- withdrawn from various launches repo- passed the one-million sale- courts after a direction was mark globally. The series, recently issued to enhance linked home, launched in 2013 in the monetary limits for filling Gold slips below Rs 40,000, falls Rs 500 African market, has been appeals in various legal forums auto loans witnessing growing presence in order to reduce litigation PTI n NEW DELHI Besides, appreciation in the (Donald Trump) on US- in Middle-East and South between the Income-Tax PTI n NEW DELHI rupee also weighed on pre- China trade discussions America, a press release said department and the taxpayers. After crossing record Rs cious metal, they added. In which eased gold's safe-haven here. The Prime Ministers Office tribunals (ITAT) and courts IDBI Bank on Friday said it 40,000-mark, gold price on the early trade on Friday, the appeal," said Hareesh V, head "We are extremely happy (PMO) has sought data on (HC and Supreme Court), is will offer repo-linked home Friday declined Rs 500 to Rs rupee was trading 12 paise (commodity research), Geojit that the TVS HLX family is withdrawal of cases and the stipulated to be completed by and auto loans with interest 39,720 per 10 gram in the higher at 71.67 vis-a-vis dol- Financial Services. now one-million strong. cases identified for withdraw- October, they said. rates starting from 8.30 per national capital, according to lar. Rise in the domestic cur- On the domestic market, HLX series first forayed in al till August 31, official The CBDT frames policy cent per annum. the All India Sarafa rency makes the import of prices dipped lower from an Africa and the brand was sources told PTI. for the I-T department. The products -- Suvidha Plus Association, as positive devel- gold cheaper. all-time high hit on Thursday developed to cater to tough All the regional heads of the The issue of litigation Home Loan and Suvidha Plus opments in US-China trade Globally, gold was trading due to a strong Indian rupee conditions," TVS Motor Income-Tax department have between the tax department and Auto Loan -- will be bench- talks reduced safe-haven lower at USD 1,526.80 an and cues from the benchmark director and CEO KN been asked to compile this the taxpayers is being con- marked to the Reserve Bank of appeal of the yellow metal. reduced offtake by industrial ounce in New York, while sil- international market, he Radhakrishnan was quoted data in a tabular format and stantly monitored by the PMO India's (RBI) repo rate and will The yellow metal on units and coin makers. ver was up at USD 18.52 an added. as saying in the release. send it to the Central Board of as it is a special thrust area for be available to customers with Thursday rose by Rs 250 to Easing in demand from ounce. In the national capital, gold "This milestone is a rein- Direct Taxes (CBDT) by the top office, the sources added. effect from September 10, IDBI touch a record high of Rs jewellers in the domestic spot "Globally, spot gold cor- of 99.9 per cent purity forcement of our endeavour September 5, they said. The monetary limit for fil- Bank said in a release. 40,220 per 10 gram in the market amid sluggish trend rected slightly but hovering reduced by Rs 500 to Rs to continue offering superior The entire exercise of with- ing an appeal before the The private sector lender national capital. overseas mainly led to a well above USD 1,500 an 39,720 per 10 gram while products and complement drawal of cases, on the basis of Income Tax Appellate said these loans will be Silver also dropped Rs 450 decline in gold prices, traders ounce due to positive com- that of 99.5 purity fell Rs 520 them with dedicated cus- an order issued on August 8 Tribunal (ITAT) has now been offered to new customers to Rs 48,600 per kg on said. ments from US President to Rs 39,530 per 10 gram. tomer satisfaction initiatives," for enhancement of monetary increased to Rs 50 lakh from having good credit score and he said. limits for filing of appeals in Rs 20 lakh earlier. a minimum income of Rs 6 lakh per annum. Home loans up to Rs 75 lakh with a tenure of up to 35 years will be offered at inter- ONGC targets $ 15-16 billion investment for new ‘avatar' est rate of 8.30 per cent per annum onwards. PTI n NEW DELHI with a strong contribution and 5 per cent CAGR in The bank will also offer bal- from non E&P business; 3x The company is investing around Rs domestic and international ance transfer with top-up India's top oil and gas produc- revenues and about 5-6x mar- operations respectively. facility under the new variant er ONGC on Friday unveiled a ket capitalisation," he said. 86,000 crore in 27 major projects to With two 35 million tonnes with zero processing fees, it USD 15-16 billion investment The firm produced 24.23 boost oil and gas production, which per annum of oil refining capac- added. Customers will be able plan to double output from its million tonne of crude oil in has stagnated over the last few years ity vested in its two subsidiaries to avail auto loans up to Rs 25 domestic and overseas fields the 2018-19 fiscal year and -- HPCL and MRPL, ONGC is lakh covering the on-road and expand its refining capac- 25.81 billion cubic metres of targeting to raise this capacity to price with tenure up to 7 years ity three folds alongside diver- natural gas from its domestic "These numbers will change tion whose growth is predicat- around 90-100 million tonnes. with interest rate beginning sification into renewables in a fields. Another 10.1 million as we progress," ONGC ed on a few important planks: Also, expansion is petrochemi- from 8.90 per cent per annum. new vision document for 2040. tonne of oil and 4.736 bcm of Director (Finance) Subhash consolidation of our core cals will be prioritised. The loan will be extended "The new strategy docu- gas was produced from its Kumar said. upstream business (domestic Besides, ONGC plans to for new four-wheeler loans ment aims to transforms overseas assets. Shanker said the 'Energy and international); expansion make investments in renew- and to promote green initia- ONGC in a new 'avatar' in this It had a turnover of Rs Strategy 2040' entails ONGC into value accreting adjacencies ables energy sources with a tar- tive, additional discount of 10 new energy landscape as a 1,09,654 crore and a net prof- achieving "three times revenue in the oil and gas value chain get to create 5-10 gigawatts basis points will be offered for diversified energy company it of Rs 26,715 crore in the year distributed across exploration (downstream and petrochem- portfolio with a focus on off- purchase of electric car under with strong contribution from ended March 31, 2019. As on and production, refining, mar- icals) and diversification into shore wind power, he said. Suvidha Plus Auto Loan. non-E&P businesses," Oil and August 16, it had a market cap- keting and other businesses; renewables (offshore wind) ONGC has been under pres- "Our retail segment loan Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) italisation of Rs 1,64,458 crore. The company is investing bcm of gas. four times current profit-after- and select new frontier plays sure to reverse the falling out- book is growing at 19 per cent Chairman and Managing "Our fields are old and age- around Rs 86,000 crore in 27 The overall plan, which tax (PAT), with 10 per cent through dedicated venture put from its aging fields, where year-on-year and this measure Director Shashi Shanker told ing, 30-50 years old and have major projects to boost oil and includes overseas projects, contribution from non-oil and fund," he said. natural decline has set in. It is will surely help us to improve the reporters here. reached plateau. So we are gas production, which has stag- expanding refining capacity gas business; and 5-6 times cur- It targets cumulative investing heavily to arrest the business under the segment," ONGC Energy Strategy 2040 investing in re-development nated over the last few years. and investing in renewables, rent market capitalization." upstream output (local and domestic fall while at the same said IDBI Bank Managing envisions the company as "A projects to arrest the fall and These projects will yield 76 will entail USD 15-16 billion "The strategic roadmap envi- overseas) almost doubling from time aggressively look for assets Director and Chief Executive diversified energy company extend the life," he said. million tonnes of oil and 121 investment. sions a future-ready organiza- current levels with 2 per cent overseas. Officer Rakesh Sharma. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Saturday August 31, 2019 An ode to design yderabad Design Week, a five-day fes- Award-winning animation and H tival of design, brings together leading design prac- new media technology company, titioners to explore their role as change-makers, present Post Office Studios, created a the best in human-centric design innovation, and tack- promotional video for the le some of the biggest chal- lenges facing the world today. government of Telangana With the theme ‘Humanizing Design’, Hyderabad Design were approached by the Week 2019 will be held Government of Telangana to from October 9 to 13, create a promotional video in tandem with the for the Hyderabad 31st edition of the Design Week. Their World Design main request was to Assembly, which make it as innovative is taking place in and unconventional India for the as possible while very first time. ensuring that we To promote did justice to the Aditya Tawde the event, the event’s theme. A festival makeover for homes company Given the leeway released a video we had for this pro- process, according to him, estive seasons are spe- sumers across Indian cities Consumers also got their that takes the ject, as well as the was to design and animate A study cial. They bring family that landed on Sulekha during lawns landscaped, a service audience through nature and scale of the end sequence of the F closer and add festival the last festive season — cov- that grew over 160%. a variety of design the event, in particular, video, which revealed the conducted by an goodness to it with tasty food, ering major festivals like Another major service styles, largely depict- we wanted to create a word ‘Design’. For this, they and sweets. Not to mention, the Dussehra, Durga Puja, Onam, would be pest control in ed through 2D and 3D content piece that, in designed 54 graphic frames online site noted new dresses that you want to Eid, Diwali and Christmas. anticipation of the guests animation and some some way, would be an ode and animated them together try for the festivals. The season The first and foremost they will have. Pest control amount of live-action. Each to design. The team concep- to end the video on a high the top three also marks decorative changes home makeover would be services grow by 163% and visual element is tied togeth- es tualised a spoken-word piece and intensive note. The music in our homes. Sometimes it is painting the house. The study Tamil Nadu and Karnataka er with a spoken word piece, the various highlighting how design has and sound design was upbeat as simple as a diya on the porch noted that painting services generated more requests, over conveying the thought that instances through which evolved around human expe- and engaging and helped ele- services — or covering the house — and grew over 165% during the 200%, during the period. everything happening around these elements govern and riences over the years, each of vate the viewing experience times it is a complete makeover festive season in comparison Other aspects of the study us, from the simplest to the are a product of our day-to- which would be visually for the audience. demanded by for the house. to the regular period. This is noted an increase in demand most complex, is made pos- day lives. depicted with a distinct “This collaboration has Sulekha, a digital platform, remarkable when it comes to for modular kitchen services sible through good design. Aditya Tawde, CCO, Post design style.” been a great experience for consumers has revealed interesting insights Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, (more than 132%) and Taking a lead from the theme Office Studios, says, One of the most chal- us, as it not only allowed us about how Indians love spend- both of which were keen on Rajasthan and Haryana’s of the event, the video does “We lenging parts to create animated content during the last ing on their homes, especially painting services during the requests grew over 250%. not simply depict abstract of the driven by great design but during the festive season. This festive season. The requests This study is indicative of design elements as with also allowed us to push our festive season study is based on visits and from these states alone grew what we will see in the upcom- most videos of this kind creative boundaries signifi- searches by nearly 35,000 con- over 270% during the period. ing festive season as well. but rather showcas- cantly,” Aditya adds.

As Hero Indian Super League enters its sixth season, Hyderabad FC replaces FC Pune City as the new ISL franchise to add its flavour of football culture to the thriving league, writes Sridhar K Penna

football enthusiasts, who are overseas players and coaches investing heavily to ensure evincing interest. that the city can retrace its Coming to the brass-tacks, golden past wherein the although Madduri has not Indian team was virtually been so actively involved in dominated by players from the the sport, Tripuraneni is fur- city and in almost every posi- thering his involvement in tion. Vijay Madduri and professional football that has Varun Tripuraneni have come seen him shoulder various together to float Hyderabad responsibilities, including in FC as a means to give some- ISL. thing back to their city, which A successful IT entrepre- till date has not figured in the neur with 15 years of experi- top division of I-League. ence in the United State, Hyderabad FC, which is Madduri accomplished him- likely to host matches at self as the founder-CEO of Gachibowli, is the first club Incessant Technologies, which here is no denying ments in other disciplines, from the city to feature in the had a rewarding exit by way of that football is the arrived Hero Indian Super premier event that has caught acquisition by NIIT world’s most popu- League (ISL), a desi league global attention with many Technologies. Hoping to FC, T lar sport. Although, with an overwhelming inter- formidable invest money and resources in he has India may not be as national flamboyance that sports and on societal issues, had a big a name as it spiced up its professional and armed with an MBA from very was perhaps five to six approach. the University of Texas he fruitful decades back, particularly at Today, what came across as endeavours to meet the educa- journey on the Olympic level, the fact of a glimmer of hope is now all tional aspirations of orphans the ISL band- the matter is that there is a set for its sixth edition that and children from the interi- wagon. massive fan following for the kicks-off at Jawaharlal Nehru ors apart from promoting Tripuraneni, a former beautiful game in our country. Stadium in Kochi on October sports disciplines. “Sport has President of Chennai It is true that in terms of 20 with the opener pitting always been in my DNA. I am Football Association, is opti- quality, Indian football has Kerala Blasters FC against pleasantly happy that I am get- mistic that his team will have taken a severe beating over the ATK. ting an opportunity to enrich more than a mere presence in years, particularly since the Meanwhile, much to the the football culture here. I the showpiece event. He says, 1960 Rome Olympics — the delight of fans from wish to play a significant part “It is a proud moment for me, last time the country qualified Hyderabad, there is a in its development across the to be co-owner of Hyderabad for the greatest sport spectacle tremendous devel- State,” explains Madduri in a FC. I look forward to working on earth. However, this has opment, this matter-of-fact tone. with key stakeholders and not diminished the craze of time Tripuraneni has been asso- building a strong foundation fans from following their ciated with the sport in vari- for the club, which will even- favourite sport or its iconic ous capacities. From being tually contribute to society stars from across the globe. the manager of Kerala and do the city proud. Our Many charismatic Blasters in ISL’s first season, immediate task is to prepare superstars are and Chief Operating for the new season.” house- around. Officer of Chennaiyin That is precisely what the hold It is a fact that Hyderabad FC, in its triumphant two co-owners are doing, right boasts of a strong football cul- 2017-18 outing to now. Apart from trying to put names ture, which has survived being in place a cohesive team, they closer despite the highs and lows. are knitting together a support home. The good augury is that the staff that can guide it to exalt- Although, the country’s city will be debuting in the ed levels. stock as a contender was grad- upcoming Hero ISL, thanks to With former Hull City ually on the wane, All India the founding of Hyderabad CEO manager Phil Brown as the Football Federation (AIFF) Football Club (Hyderabad of Kerala head coach and Aidan did devise tournaments to FC), which will be the sixth Blasters Davison as a mentor for cus- help it survive on the popular- contender in the ensuing mag- todians, the team has made an ity charts. In its avowed quest num opus. Incidentally, impressive start to their cam- to spot talent and help fine- Hyderabad FC replaces the paign and one that tune them came events for Wadhawan Group-owned FC reveals that they are Under-13, 15 and 18 years age Pune City, which failed to sus- determined to be groups, second division tain itself due to financial more than being Sport has always been in my league, and I-League. problems. mere pre- It is a proud moment for me, to be co-owner DNA. I am pleasantly happy However, all said and done, The happening news for tenders to of Hyderabad FC. I look forward to working they were not yielding the Hyderabad comes the that I am getting an with key stakeholders and building a strong desired results with the last courtesy of two- throne. opportunity to enrich the floundering because of vari- hard foundation for the club, which will football culture here. I wish ous reasons. eventually contribute to society and do the Against this rather to play a significant part in city proud. Our immediate task is to prepare gloomy backdrop, and its development across the apparently inspired by for the new season the runaway success State VARUN TRIPURANENI of Indian Premier VIJAY MADDURI League (IPL) that has given birth to similar experi- 12

Hyderabad Saturday August 31, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

COMEDY THEATRE SUNDEEP SHARMA LIVE PARK l lSundeep Sharma is the A comedy play about three men in a park "Brahman bro" of comedy. fighting for their place; there are three benches This Bareilly guy has a but not enough. The play touches upon that typical North Indian thing which is at a premium these days — accent and performs space — literally and metaphorically. What jokes with a desi flair. He starts off as light-hearted banter evolves into a is a storyteller and serious conflict about space, territory, and Samyuktha incorporates social, ownership. These become the main issues. l political and general August 31, 7 pm and 8.30 pm, TSIIC Park, issues in his comedy. His HITEC City. mimicry of famous national and international personalities only adds to his hilariousness. Disha

l September 14, 7 pm, Oakwood Residence Kapil, Gachibowli.

RUCKUS NIGHT 3.0 lA three-hour non-stop comedy trip where we MAIDANAM assure you all would be tripping because of laughter. l One of the most l Prathima l Harshita Sightsavers' wishes to host a charity event which the entire funds raised shall be used in setting up famous and most vision centers across the nation equipped with controversial of quality eye care equipment made freely accessible to Chalam's novels, it everyone who needs it. dramatises his ideas September 7, 6 pm, Shilpakala Vedika, Madhapur. on marriage, freedom and the moral issues involved in them. FASHION Rajeswari, is a young, frustrated housewife. It all starts with her thorough disillusionment with her FIESTA tradition-bound, unfeeling, emotionally sterile ashion enthusiasts and professionals lawyer-husband who is given to treating her as a were spotted at the Freshers’ Party piece of property, as one who fulfills his sexual F celebration organised by JD Institute and social needs. of Fashion Technology, Punjagutta. September 7, 7.30 pm, Phoenix Arena, HITEC City. Keeping in mind the retro theme of the evening, students, donning EXHIBITION A PEASANT OF EL SALVADOR matching outfits, walked the INDIAN TRAILS l A riveting, funny, and heart-warming story of ramp a hill farmer and his family against the backdrop l A six-day exhibition by of the civil unrest of the 1970s. The presentation artists Sona Kapoor and l Mamatha l Sindu l Students taking a selfie of the play uses the help of narrators who take Nandini R Penna us on a journey of a time and place far removed encapsulates the country’s from us, and yet bearing striking similarities to glorious culture, history, the agrarian and economic situation in India exquisite monuments, and today. architectural marvels that August 31, 7.30 pm, The Westin, HITEC City. have stood the test of time. Ongoing until August 31, Alliance Francaise, Banjara Hills. ARTS AND CRAFTS NATURE BAZAAR l The event offer a wide range of specially curated collection of arts and craftspeople. Vidhi Jain LIKE THE AIR I BREATHE

l The event also lArtist Bakula Nayak exhibits her paintings inspired Ritusamharam enables a by the beautiful epic love poem and conversation between the visitors and the STORE OPENING vintage ephemeras. artistes. ocialite Pinky Reddy graced the grand unveiling Ongoing, until September 2, 6.30 pm, Kalakriti Art August 30 to September 8, 11 am to 8 pm, of homeware and homespaces brand Gallery, Banjara Hills. Kamma Sangham, Yella Reddy Guda. SArttd’inox in Hyderabad, which was attended by many socialites GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details along with a poster and contact number to [email protected] FUN TIME

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Hyderabad Saturday August 31, 2019 tollywood

One of the most Sree Vishnu anticipated signs a movies of the year, Saaho is light-hearted falls way entertainer below the hype and Directed by debutant pre-launch Hasit, the movie gives expectations, the actor an feels opportunity to portray K RAMYA a lover as well as a SREE husband, finds NAGARAJ GOUD

et to start filming for his cop story with new director THE FILMING OF HASIT’S HYDERABAD-SET S Pradeep Varma shortly, Sree DRAMA WILL COMMENCE AS SOON AS SREE Vishnu, who is still VISHNU COMPLETES HIS COP STORY WITH riding from the wave of his Brochevarevaru Raa success, PRADEEP VARMA. PEOPLE MEDIA FACTORY ‘BAAHUBALI’ COMES has given his nod to another WILL BE BANKROLLING THE FILM AND THE PRE- film. Known to encourage new talent, having introduced PRODUCTION IS ON the likes of Sagar K Chandra, Venu Udugula and Vivek a lover boy as well as a hus- Thipparameesam’s release Athreya to a name a few in the band. It’s also peppered with would be revealed soon. past, this new project of the fun and family elements. In Global Cinemas, a joint enti- SAAHO REVIEW DOWN CRASHING actor will be directed by anoth- short, the content was right ty of Suresh Productions and er debutant as well, The up his alley and there was no Asian Cinemas, have acquired aaho has been This film is aimed at an inter- which then develops and share of twists that left the audi- Neil Nitin Mukesh, Mandira Pioneer has exclusively learnt. way Vishnu was overlooking the distribution rights for the Prabhas’ highly national audience with its over- changes the whole perception ence scratching their heads. Bedi and Arjun Vijay marked Hasit who has travelled with it. It’s a Hyderabad-set drama Telugu states and now that anticipated film the-top VFX and graphics. Then of each character. Another Speaking of the actors’ per- their presence by forcing the Vivek Athreya on the writing and the filming will com- Saaho has made its way to cin- S after the Baahubali enters Shraddha Kapoor, which drawback in an otherwise drab formances, the first half saw audience to take note of their front in the past will be wield- mence as soon as the actor ema halls, the producers are series. It is about is not as dramatic as Prabhas’ script was the music. Songs are Prabhas’ character have a slight performance. ing the megaphone for the completes his cop story. considering releasing it after the power struggle but definitely worth a mention. generally added to up the comic streak, but in the second film, a light-hearted romantic People Media Factory will be megastar Chiranjeevi-starrer that ensues in a business corpo- The plot revolves around enthusiasm in the hall. Instead, half, he was all brawn, brains VERDICT: A lacklustre script, entertainer. bankrolling the film and the Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy ration after the death of its the struggle of a few to ascend the music put people to sleep and romance. Shraddha poor screenplay in the first “Vishnu was given a nar- pre-production is on,” con- opens on October 2. An emo- leader. Filled with adrenaline- the chair after the death of Roy and looked like an after- Kapoor’s character was bold in half, and put-you-to-sleep ration sometime back and he firmed a well-placed source tional drama, the film, direct- rushing action sequences by (Shroff), followed by a string of thought. the first half but leaned music make an already long loved the content. He rates close to the unit. ed by Asura fame Krishna Hollywood action director robberies. Prabhas and Murali Vennela Kishore’s comic tim- towards behaving like a damsel movie seem lengthier. What Hasit’s sensibilities very high Meanwhile, we hear news Vijay, was wrapped up a long Kenny Bates, the movie helmed Sharma — portraying the role ing provides a much-needed in distress in the second. possibly saves the face of the and the film allows him to be around Vishnu’s time back. by Sujeeth Sign, also stars of David — are cops on the breather in the moments where Worth mentioning here is film is the action and power- Shraddha Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, lookout for the robber and the script fell flat in the first Jacqueline Fernandes’ dance packed performances of all Chunky Pandey, Neil Nitin chance upon Neil Nitin half. The latter half of the moves that captivated the audi- lead actors. These are maybe Mukesh and Murali Sharma in Mukesh, who is the suspect. movie is filled with more action ence. the only reasons that make lead roles. Until the interval, the movie interspersed with a romance Chunky Pandey, who plays this film a one-time watch. Starting with the man of the drags on and on and makes you between Prabhas and bad boy Devraj, proved his In a nutshell, the film fails moment, Prabhas, as Saaho, wonder where things are head- Shraddha. The climax had the worth as an experienced actor to live up to its hype. Devatha hit probably has the best entry of ed. However, just before the biggest fight in the film but as by convincing the audience 2019, in any action movie, yet. intermission comes a big twist, mentioned earlier, it had its fair that he is the epitome of evil. RATING: 2.5/5 number remixed MEGHAMSH IN for Valmiki Chanakya moves to ne of the most popu- TALKS FOR lar numbers of Telugu O cinema, Yelluvachi Godaramma from Devatha MULTIPLE FILMS (1982), starring Sobhan Babu, the streets of Milan Jayaprada and late Sridevi, has is debut film Rajdooth’s result might not have been remixed by composer aving wrapped up its talkie portions months behind schedule, the makers have gone his way, but Meghamsh Srihari is happy Mickey J Meyer for Harish sometime ago in Hyderabad, the sped up the film’s post-production process H that it found an audience on streaming giant Shankar’s Valmiki. Besides its H makers of Gopichand-starrer as they are eyeing a release next month. Amazon. The film was on Prime even before it com- peppy sound, the song Chanakya recently flew to Europe to shoot The story of a RAW agent’s covert oper- pleted two weeks’ theatrical run at cinema halls. “We achieved a cult status over a couple of numbers. The shoot is present- ation, Chanakya, a thriller, features Zarine could’ve promoted the film a bit more but some time for its energetic moves ly going on in the streets of Milan, Italy Khan, Rajesh Khattar and Upen Patel in things were not in my control. I’ve learnt my les- on display by the lead pair under the supervision of ace choreograph- key roles as well. son and will ensure that such things are not repeat- of Sobhan Babu and Sridevi er Raju Sundaram. A romantic duet and a After wrapping up Chanakya, a produc- ed in the future,” he states, adding, “The reception and its picturisation by film- peppy number will be shot in this leg of tion venture of Ramabhamam Sunkara to the film has been good though, at least from those maker K Raghavendra Rao. THE REMIX OF filming on both the lead under AK Entertainments, Gopi will join who watched it on Amazon! They said it was very Now, Harish is filming actors Gopi and Mehreen the sets of BVSN Prasad’s next production. nice. I was happy over that fact.” the remixed version on his YELLUVACHI Pirzada. The unit will An adventure thriller, it will be helmed by Up next, he is in talks with multiple new filmmak- lead pair Varun Tej and GODARAMMA FROM return to Hyderabad Binu Subramanyam who assisted Santosh ers for his sophomore effort. Pooja Hegde. early next week. Sivan and Jayam Raja in the past. “There’s a road drama, Interestingly, the DEVATHA IS BEING Already three crime thriller and another actress plays the char- SHOT BY HARISH ON thriller with romance acter Sridevi in the woven into the narrative film. The number is THE BANKS OF RIVER that I‘ve been pitched in the being shot on the past month or so. All these banks of river GODAVARI, films have producers. I’m Godavari, RAJAHMUNDRY FOR still figuring out which one Rajahmundry to start first,” he shares, for the past THE PAST THREE DAYS adding that he is hit- three days. ting the gym A remake of Tamil hit Jigarthanda, Valmiki will three hours be arriving in cinema halls on September 20. 14 daily. “In case Reels Plus is producing the movie, co-starring if one of the Atharvaa Murali. The original told the tale of three sto- an aspiring director (played by Siddharth) who ries goes to targets a ruthless gangster (Bobby Simha) floors at a because he wants to make a violent gangster short film. His discreet attempts to research the notice, I gangster fail miserably. Finally, when he gets want to be caught snooping, things take the worst physically turn. Harish has tweaked the original to a ready.” slight extent. — NG

harwanand-starrer Sreekaram, which S already sees Satyaraj THE FILM HAS Sai Kumar, Murali Sharma and Naresh VK in support- COMPLETED A ing roles, has got a major boost with the addition of 10-DAY SCHEDULE IN two prominent faces — Sai Kumar and Murali Sharma, HYDERABAD The Pioneer has learnt. They RECENTLY. THE join Sreekaram will be seen playing key roles in the emotional SETTING WILL NEXT drama. “Murali Sharma will SHIFT TO TIRUPATI Murali Sharma be seen as heroine Priyanka Arul’s father and the part AND ANANTAPUR will be seen carries a lot of weight,” pointed out a source. playing a The film has completed a 10-day schedule in Hyderabad recently. The setting will next shift to Tirupati and its sur- meaty role as rounding areas and Anantapur. Sreekaram is an emotion- al drama wherein Sharwaa’s part will be into farming. heroine “There are other emotions surrounding his role as well, which define the story. Plus, the film will not have any episodes of the lead part bashing the government on the Priyanka Arul’s state of farming,” debutant director Kishore Reddy had said to us about the 14 Reels Plus production recently. The mak- father ers are planning to release it for Sankranti. 14

Hyderabad Saturday August 31, 2019 celeb talks ‘SUITS' ACTORS BID EMOTIONAL ADIEU TO SERIES s the popular law arating us and our loved ones “And that’s a series wrap drama Suits is not to mention years of sacri- on my brother Rick coming to an end fice on so many levels. I Hoffman. No words for this A with its ninth sea- count my blessings you stick- one,” Rafferty captioned the son in September, ing with me through to the image. the lead actors, bitter sweet end of this era. Like Macht, Rafferty including Gabriel Macht and “As I have thanked my thanked her spouse Santtu Sarah Rafferty, became nos- wonderful crew, my talented Seppala. talgic and penned emotional ensemble, and the fantastic “Happiest wrap of all to posts on social media. fans that keep coming back this one. Santtu, because you Thanking his wife and for more...I am most grateful say yes, because you tirelessly actress Jacinda Barrett, who for Jacinda Barrett because and single handedly man was also a part of Suits, without her there is no way ground control, because you Macht took to Instagram to any of this would have hap- are always behind the scenes share how Barrett supported pened.” with my very favorite smile, him throughout the show’s Macht plays the role of all the magic happens...this journey. lawyer Harvey Specter in whole mad migratory decade He said: “Nine years ago, I Suits. could happen. I wish I could started the Suits journey.. It Actress Sarah Rafferty, who say I”d make it up to you, but all began with the most is known for essaying the role we both know I never could. important person in my life of Donna Roberta Paulsen in I love you. Now let’s go by my side. This life that has the show, too posted a couple home,” she added. offered us so much...some of posts after wrapping the The final season of Suits easy, many challenging, finale episode. She posted a will consist of 10 episodes. countless miles apart and selfie with her co-star Rick The series has aired on the hours, days, and months sep- Hoffman (Louis Litt). cable network since 2011.

PORTO SHUT DOWN BRAD PITT OPENS UP WOMEN SHOULDN'T ABOUT MASCULINITY FOR HRITHIK, TIGER’S ollywood star Brad Pitt says his upcoming sci-fi drama Ad SHOOT FEAR GETTING Astra deals with the modern concept of “masculinity”, and shows how the old beliefs act as a barrier for many. he coastal city of Porto in Portugal was almost OLDER: JLO H In James Gray’s Ad Astra, Pitt is seen in the role of an shut down for two days straight to shoot an astronaut who is determined to travel to the farthest intense and high-speed action sequence inger-actress Jennifer Lopez, who has turned 50-years reaches of the solar system to find his lost father, and who T between Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and old, says women shouldn’t fear getting older. However, grapples with existential questions. Tiger Shroff for the upcoming film War, says its the On The Floor hitmaker was shocked to find people “In retrospect, I look back on our early conversations. James and director Siddharth Anand. questioning her for making her ageing so public. I and what we were really digging at, without labelling it so much, “We shot an intense, high-speed action sequence S “Everybody thought that I was crazy when I wanted was this definition of masculinity,” deadline.com quoted Pitt as say- between Hrithik and Tiger in Porto. The high octane to go out and let everybody know that I was 50. That ing. scene required Tiger to chase down Hrithik and this was just like something, ‘Ummm why are we highlighting this “Having grown up in an era where we were taught to be strong, extensive sequence needed us to get permission to shut again?’ It was important as a woman not show weakness, don’t be disrespected, and so on and so forth, down the main bridge at Porto for two days,” Anand said to do that — to let people know there’s certain value in that as far as entering into the world and in a statement. that you don’t get to write holding your own, but there’s also a barrier that’s created with this The director said the local authorities were extremely women off at a certain point in kind of embracing of the self, because you’re denying, to a sense, supportive to the cast and crew. “We got all due clearances their life. You don’t get to write those pains or the things (that make) you feel shame, whether real for us to shoot this adrenaline-pumping scene. However, people off,” Lopez said during or imagined, the regrets in one’s life,” added the actor at the press the locals were stunned! They had never seen their city in her tour diary posted to her conference at Venice Film Festival. With the film, they were look- lockdown mode ever and they were super curious and YouTube account, reports ing to find answers to it. came to see which film had locked down their bridge. femalefist.co.uk. “We were asking the question, is there a better definition for us? “Their reactions were priceless because they were “You’re getting better and Does being more open provide you with a better relation with your stunned seeing the kind of action that Hrithik and Tiger better as you go so long as loved ones and with yourself? At the end of the day, that’s certainly were performing,” he said. In War, Tiger is pitted against you are open to the experi- what we were after,” added the actor, who flaunted his beefed up look his real-life idol Hrithik. The film is set to be a visual ence of growing and evolv- at the film fest. spectacle for quintessential action lovers, who will witness ing,” she added. some jaw-dropping stunts. Lopez had earlier said that she “con- stantly” tries to “evolve” to avoid getting “stuck” as a person in life or her career. She still consid- ers herself “just a girl from the Bronx”, despite her showbiz career.

YOU'VE DEFEATED AGE: SAMANTHA TO NAG MAMA ctress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a heart-warming message for her father-in-law and Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and said he continues to inspire A generations. “What everyone seeks you have found, just being around you I have learned to only look within for happiness... It is your beautiful mind, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love...,” the actress said as she posted a picture of him on Instagram on Thursday enjoying in the pool. “You have defeated age my mama. Happy birthday king... You will con- tinue to inspire generation after generation. You are pure goals,” she captioned the image. On the work front, Nagarjuna was seen in Manmadhudu 2 and next year he will be seen in “Brahmastra”. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 sport 15 Paine backs Smith to make difference Anderson out AFP n MANCHESTER of the Ashes ustralia captain Tim Paine Steve out for 23 on return believes Steve Smith’s return AFP n MANCHESTER Acould be decisive in their quest AFP n LONDON 70th over. to retain the Ashes. Smith, who was in the middle for ngland star James Anderson has been ruled out Paine’s men were on the brink of ustralia star Steve Smith was out 47 minutes, faced 38 balls and struck Eof the remainder of the Ashes series with a calf going 2-0 up with two to play only for Afor just 23 in his first innings since two fours. injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board England all-rounder Ben Stokes’ stun- being felled by England fast bowler But the only five balls he faced that announced on Friday. ning 135 not out to condemn them to Jofra Archer and suffering concussion weren’t from a slow bowler came from Anderson, England’s all-time leading wicket- a dramatic one-wicket loss in the third in the second Ashes Test. medium-pacer Anuj Dal. taker, has not bowled in the series since breaking Test at Headingley last week. Smith took to the crease in the Smith kept his pads on after walk- down with the injury after sending down just four Smith, however, missed that match three-day tour game at Derby on ing back into the pavilion and soon overs in Australia’s 251-run win in the first Test at with concussion after being hit by a Friday, coming in with Australia 179- afterwards headed into the nets in the Edgbaston. 92mph bouncer from Jofra Archer in 2 in reply to Derbyshire’s first innings company of Australia opener David There had been hopes the 37-year-old the drawn second Test at Lord’s. 172. Warner, not playing against Derbyshire. Lancashire paceman would be fit for the fourth Test The 30-year-old is now set to play He played his opening ball from Warner, using the ‘dog-thrower’ at his Old Trafford home ground starting on in next week’s fourth Test at Old Hamidullah Qadri defensively and device to simulate fast bowling, sent Wednesday. Trafford provided he comes through later slogged the off-spinner for four. down deliveries to Smith. But after bowling during a second XI match this three-day tour fixture unscathed. But his 38-ball knock came to an This was former his first match against Durham this week he has been declared “Without Steve Smith playing I end when he sliced a drive off Matt since being hit on his unprotected neck unfit for the final two Tests of the series. don’t think we were given any chance Critchley, a leg-spinner whose previ- by a 92 mph bouncer from Archer dur- “England and Lancashire seamer James of winning that Test match, I think ous 59 first-class wickets had come at ing the drawn second Test at Lord’s. Anderson has been ruled out for the rest of the most people wrote us off in that Test, an expensive average of 51.86. Qadri, But against Derbyshire he was Specsavers Ashes series,” said an ECB statement. so we’re tracking ok,” Paine told running in from the cover boundary, batting with a stem guard neck protec- “Whilst bowling in the ninth over on Thursday reporters after Thursday’s close. held a well-judged catch. tor on his helmet despite previously in Lancashire’s second XI four-day friendly against Australia were 77-0 without Australia were then 237-3 in the saying he felt uncomfortable using one. Durham at Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club, loss at stumps in reply to Anderson became aware of right calf pain follow- Derbyshire’s first-innings 172. ing on from 20 overs he had bowled on Tuesday. Marcus Harris was 52 not STEVE SMITH IS also made 115 not out at Lord’s, “He immediately sought a medical assessment out and stand-in skipper Usman replied: “Hold our chances would be a from Lancashire and was withdrawn from the Khawaja, playing against his GOING TO COME BACK good start. remainder of the game,” the statement old county, 18 not out. “I think Nathan Lyon in the last two added. Both batsmen have strug- IN AND PLAY. SO Tests alone would have got him out five “Further review with the ECB gled in the Ashes and one OBVIOUSLY SOMEONE or six times had we held our catches or medical team has confirmed that he could make way for Smith referred our lbws.” will be unavailable for the remain- while the other partners FROM THE LAST TEST “Lyono’s still a huge weapon against ing two Specsavers Ashes Tests.” David Warner at the top of him,” added Paine, rested from the Anderson has taken 575 wickets the order at Old Trafford. IS GOING TO MISS Derbyshire match. in 149 Tests at 26.94. “Steve Smith is going to OUT. THERE'S NO “But he (Stokes) is a world- His tally is the most by come back in and play. So class player, he puts bowlers any quick bowler, with obviously someone from the DOUBT ABOUT THAT. under pressure and Anderson fourth in the last Test is going to miss YOU HAVE THE BEST makes them do things all-time list of leading out,” said Paine, who replaced and captains do Test wicket-takers. Smith as Australia captain PLAYER IN THE things that you England have now after the ball-tampering scan- wouldn’t normally added Somerset quick dal. WORLD COMING BACK do. Craig Overton into a 13- “There’s no doubt about that. INTO YOUR LINE-UP “That’s a huge man squad for the You have the best player in the weapon England fourth Test. world coming back into your —TIM PAINE have got and one we’ve Overton is now line-up.” got to try and contain in back in a Test squad for He insisted Australia had Headingley innings by Harris. the last two Test match- the first time since “moved on” from a remarkable And with England needing to two es.” March 2018 when he reverse at Headingley. to win, Stokes might have been lbw to Mitchell Starc, played in England’s loss “We had some honest conversa- off-spinner Nathan Lyon — who the Australia’s World Cup spear- to New Zealand at Eden tions and we now we made some ball before had missed a clear chance head but yet to feature in this Park, Auckland. errors as a team and as individuals, but to run out Jack Leach. Ashes, took three late Derbyshire 4th Test squad: Rory we can’t be holding onto that,” he said. But umpire Joel Wilson ruled in wickets in one over. Burns, Jason Roy, Joe “We’ve moved on, we’re ready for England’s favour and, although replays Paine, however, said there was Root (capt), Joe Denly, Manchester, the group’s in a really suggested Stokes would have been lbw, more to the left-arm fast bowler than Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow good spot,” added Paine, looking to Australia were unable to challenge the just cleaning up the tail. (wkt), Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, lead Australia to their first Ashes decision as they had run out of reviews. “He’s been working on his length Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack series win in England for 18 years. Paine, asked how Australia could and I think he showed some really Leach, Sam Curran, Craig Stokes was dropped late in his best dismiss all-rounder Stokes, who good control in his first spell.” Overton. Dhawan to play for India ‘A’ PTI n NEW DELHI Shankar, who is now out of the ‘A’ series with a thumb injury. ut-of-form senior opener “Vijay Shankar has been ruled OShikhar Dhawan has been out of the series owing to an injury included in the India A side for the to his right thumb,” the press relase last two unofficial one dayers stated. against South Africa A to get back Shankar was forced to leave the some form after a wretched tour of World Cup campaign midway when the West Indies. he sustained a toe injury due to a The veteran left-hander, who yorker bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. U-turn made a comeback from a hand frac- He recently made a comeback in the ture sustained during World Cup, Tamil Nadu Premier League Rayudu wants to come totalled 65 runs across five interna- (TNPL) and was included for the A tional games that included three series. out of retirement & play T20s and two ODIs. However, this injury again pegs He had scores of 1, 23 and 3 in him back and with Mumbai’s for Hyderabad again the T20 Internationals, while he Shivam Dube showing more qual- made 2 and 36 in the two complet- ity with the willow, it may be a PTI n CHENNAI ed ODIs. add Mr Shikhar Dhawan to India A BCCI said in a release. tricky road for the Chennai all- “The All-India Senior Selection squad for the fourth and fifth one- However, it was another setback rounder to regain his place in the ormer India batsman Ambati Rayudu has Committee on Friday decided to day against South Africa A,” the for Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay top-grade. Fexpressed his willingness to come out of Successful Belgium tour will retirement and represent Hyderabad in all three formats, a little less than two months after he drew curtains on his cricketing career. Arsenal drawn with Eintracht boost our confidence: Sreejesh Rayudu, who announced his retirement Valverde awaits after being ignored for the 2019 World Cup, PTI n NEW DELHI moment and we are confident wrote to Prof Ratnakar Shetty of the BCCI, Frankfurt in Europa League of booking a place in the who is also one of the members of the Neymar relief successful away outing 2020 Tokyo Olympics,” he Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the offs. Aagainst world No 2 said. Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), Nuno Espirito Santo’s Belgium will definitely boost Like their male counter- expressing his willingness to play for team will also take on Braga and Messi return the confidence of the Indian parts, the Indian women’s Hyderabad again. of Portugal and Slovan AFP n BARCELONA press conference on Friday. men’s hockey team ahead of hockey team also returned “Ambati Rayudu has conveyed his desire Bratislava of Slovakia. “We can all then rest and the Olympics qualifiers, feels triumphant from the Test to withdraw his earlier decision of retirement While all three Premier arcelona coach Ernesto know this is the squad that we experienced goalkeeper PR event after beating hosts Japan and made himself available for HCA in all for- League sides will be fancied BValverde has admitted he have. Sreejesh. 2-1 in the final. mats of the game,” Shetty said on Friday. to progress to the last 32, the cannot wait for speculation “On the issue of Neymar, I The Indian team is com- Analysing the team’s per- The 33-year old cricketer had sent an e- draw was far less kind on the about Neymar to end when the have nothing more to say. He ing off a successful Olympic formance, goalkeeper Savita mail to HCA on Thursday, stating that he two Scottish representatives. transfer window closes on is a player from another team, Test event in Tokyo where they said on-field communication would like to come out of retirement and play Scottish champions Monday. we respect other clubs and were crowned champions after was key to the team’s success in all formats for Hyderabad. He had also Celtic meet Italian Cup Valverde also confirmed we’ll see what happens.” thrashing New Zealand 5-0. at Tokyo. thanked Chennai Super Kings, India great holders Lazio and French that Lionel Messi will not Messi has yet to play this The world No 5 Indian “We were extremely VVS Laxman and Hyderabad selection Cup holders Rennes in recover from his calf injury in season, despite returning to men’s team will next tour pleased with our performance committee chief Noel David for their sup- Group E as well as CFR time to face Osasuna in La Liga training with the first team last Belgium in September before at the Olympic Test Event. port. Cluj, the Romanian side to on Saturday. week. the all-important Olympic Being unbeaten was a very An emotional Rayudu had also stated whom they lost in Messi tore his calf on Barcelona have denied Qualifiers in November. heartening performance and that he had taken the retirement decision in Champions League qualify- August 5 and his absence might their captain has suffered a set- “The tour of Belgium is a especially playing toe-to-toe haste. ing. have accelerated Barca’s chase back and hope to have him massive series for us. They are with world No 2 Australia Shetty said the decision taken by Rayudu Celtic were in the same for Neymar, although reports in available for the the No 2 side in the world and gave us a lot of confidence. was a hasty one and it was good that he has group as Rennes in the Spain on Friday suggested they league game at if we perform well against The players are communicat- realised it and chosen to withdraw it now. 2011-12 Europa League and may be unwilling to meet Paris home to Valencia them then it will be a big con- ing very well on the field and “I was surprised when he took the deci- AFP n MONAOC are also in Group F. took four points against the Saint-Germain’s on September 14, fidence boost for us ahead of therefore we have been able to sion to retire which I feel was a hasty deci- United, Europa League French club. demands. before their the FIH Olympic Qualifiers. win tournaments,” she said. sion,” Shetty, a veteran BCCI administrator, ast season’s runners-up winners in 2017, will face Meanwhile, Steven With three days left Champions League Hopefully, we will win the The Indian women’s team, said. LArsenal were placed in Astana of Kazakhstan as Gerrard’s Rangers will take before the market shuts, opener away to series at their home turf,” ranked 10 in the world, will He also said it is good that Rayudu had the same section as well as Partizan Belgrade on former European Cup there is still time Borussia Sreejesh said. take on England in September realised his mistake after being spoken to by Eintracht Frankfurt in the and former finalists AZ winners Porto and for a last attempt, Dortmund three Talking about the success ahead of the FIH Olympic senior players including former India star draw for the Europa League Alkmaar of the Netherlands Feyenoord as well as Swiss with Barcelona days later. at the Test event, the 31-year- Qualifiers. Laxman. group stage in Monaco on in Group L. champions Young Boys in director Jordi “The process of old, who was rested along “We have gained momen- “It is good that he (Rayudu) has realised Friday, while Manchester Wolverhampton Group G. Bordas saying recovery continues as nor- with several senior players, tum at the right time with vic- his mistake after being spoken to by senior United face a long trip to Wanderers, the third English Rangers reached the on Tuesday mal,” Valverde said. “It is true said the team has the right bal- tories. However, we cannot get players including VVS Laxman and has Kazakhstan. team in the draw, will take group stage for the second that an agree- that now the margins are ance for the upcoming FIH carried away with the results decided to withdraw his retirement decision,” Unai Emery’s Arsenal on Turkish side Besiktas in season running after edging ment was small and we hope that for the Olympic Qualifiers. and need to continue to focus Shetty added. side lost to Chelsea in the Group K. out Legia Warsaw in the “closer”. game against Valencia he “It’s been amazing to see on improving our game. “He has a lot of cricket left in him and final in Baku after Eintracht In their first European play-off round. “I am might be available. the way our team has per- “Playing the world No 4 his presence will help the youngsters in had been eliminated by the campaign since 1980, The opening group very much “Then we start the formed in the last couple of England side will be a tough Hyderabad CA,” the veteran administrator same side on penalties in the Wolves have already come games will be played on looking for- Champions League and months. Our victory in the challenge in a five-match pointed out. “Ambati (Rayudu) is known to last four. through three ties just to September 19. This sea- ward to the we hope to have him back Olympic Test event showed series, but if we continue to me since 2000 when he was a part of the Ten-time Belgian cham- reach the group stage, son's final will be held in the day the trans- for that but we will see how that we have an excellent communicate well on the field under-15 team and was a promising talent. pions Standard Liege and including defeating Torino Polish city of Gdansk on fer window closes,” he progresses in these two bench strength. The team has then we will surely produce It is good that he’s back.” Portugal’s Vitoria Guimaraes 5-3 on aggregate in the play- May 27, 2020. said Valverde in a weeks with the injury.” the right balance at the great results,” Savita said. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 31, 2019 sport 16

Osaka needs work on doubles Gauff books Osaka date to team up with Nishikori 15-year old sensation will face defending champion Naomi in eye-catching 3rd round clash AFP n NEW YORK vived a second successive five-set marathon by outlasting American orld number one Naomi Osaka is ready to Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 to Wjoin Kei Nishikori for mixed doubles at the equal his best US Open run. Tokyo Olympics, but first she needs to practice doubles for the first time ever. ’LONG JOURNEY’ Defending champion Osaka advanced to the Townsend upended women’s fourth third round of the US Open on Thursday by seed Halep 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), the defeating Poland’s Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4. Romanian consigned to another prema- The 21-year-old Japanese star was asked after ture exit at Flushing Meadows, having the match about Nishikori, a former US Open been knocked out in the opening round runner-up, saying he would see if she was inter- in 2017 and 2018. ested in joining forces for mixed doubles at next “I was not inspired at all today, but year’s Olympics. I fought. I thought when I came back Osaka, the reigning Australian Open cham- that I will take it and I will win it. But pion also, is excited by the prospect, but also more sometimes it goes the other way,” Halep than a bit intimidated. said. “The thing is anyone that knows my doubles Townsend recovered from wasting track record knows that I’m down,” Osaka said. two match points to then save one and “I would play. I would definitely play with force a tie-break she dominated to him. I just, I would actually need to prac- Naomi Osaka reacts after defeating M Linette AP claim her first win over a top-10 play- tice doubles for the first time in my er. life.” chants of her name rang out around “This means a lot. It has been a long The pride Osaka would feel in Louis Armstrong Stadium. journey,” said a tearful Townsend, who playing for her homeland is tem- “I had to dig really deep today. I’m matched her run to the French Open pered by the massive responsibility such just proud of the way I fought and I’m third round on her Grand Slam debut in a “Dream Team” would carry. glad it was all worth it in the end.” 2014. “Because you cannot play mixed doubles with Asked about her impending clash Top seed Osaka proved too strong for Kei Nishikori and lose in the first round of the with world number one Osaka, 53rd-ranked Magda Linette of Olympics in Tokyo,” Osaka said. Gauff said her primary focus is on Poland, sweeping to a 6-2, 6- “That would be the biggest — like, I would Friday’s doubles match with 17- 4 victory. cry. I would actually cry for losing a doubles Kei Nishikori reacts after scoring a point against Bradley year-old partner Caty McNally. “I feel like I had my match. Definitely I think that would be so his- AP “Saturday, I’m going to think moments where I played real- toric in a way. And I would love to do it. But I Klahn during the second round of the US Open about the match, but tomorrow ly well,” Osaka said. “I think need to practice my doubles.” Osaka had a fan honestly. That was the thing that was on my mind. (Friday) I’m worried about my the main thing for me was that among the spectators who burst into tears at just I was like, I don’t really want to play a third set.” doubles match,” she said. I was able to adjust whenever I figured seeing her. Bryant, a two-time Olympic champion, is a friend Three-time US Open champion out something was going wrong, so I “I’d rather people don’t cry. It kind of makes and adviser for Osaka. Nadal advanced without striking a ball think I’m heading in the right direction.” me emotional, too,” Osaka said. “I know Kobe. This is actually the first time when injury-plagued Australian Thanasi Men’s fifth seed Daniil Medvedev, “It’s really crazy for me. The past year has I’ve ever met Colin,” Osaka said. “Kobe gives me Kokkinakis pulled out of their scheduled coming off a maiden Masters title in been, like, insane. I think it’s moments like that real-life advice. He’s someone I look up to as an evening tie on Arthur Ashe with a right Cincinnati, was struck down by cramp that sort of make me realize it. athlete and also as a person. I’m really grateful Coco Gauff celebrates after defeating Timea Babos in the second round match on Thursday AP shoulder problem. during a 6-3, 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 win over “I’m really grateful and I’m honestly really that I even have the opportunity to talk to him The Spanish 18-time Grand Slam Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien. humbled by it, because I know as a kid I had my and stuff.” AFP n NEW YORK ning, blowing a match point in a tense winner will meet South Korean quali- Stan Wawrinka, the 2016 US Open favorite players. They’re kind of still playing right Asked what causes she supports with a nod three-set loss to 116th-ranked Taylor fier Chung Hyeon for a spot in the last champion, beat Jeremy Chardy in four now. Yeah, it’s crazy.” to Kaepernick’s protest move, Osaka’s was sim- ifteen-year-old American sensation Townsend. 16. sets and is on a fourth-round collision ple and admirable. Coco Gauff set up an eye-catching Gauff, who made a remarkable run His path to a fourth title, already course with Djokovic, while Australian OSAKA’S PAL KOBE “It’s going to sound corny as heck, but I just FUS Open showdown with defend- to the fourth round at Wimbledon helped with “Big Three” rivals Novak 28th seed Nick Kyrgios rolled past Among those lucky enough to sit in Osaka’s believe in being nice to people. Treat people like ing champion Naomi Osaka while before falling to Halep, defeated Djokovic and Roger Federer on the 104th-ranked French wildcard Antoine players’ box for the match were five-time NBA how you want to be treated,” she said. Rafael Nadal’s path to the title eased fur- Hungarian qualifier Timea Babos 6-2, opposite side of the draw, cleared fur- Hoang 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. champion Kobe Bryant, the retired Los Angeles “I don’t know how anyone’s day has been. I ther on Thursday as he received a 4-6, 6-4 to become the youngest player ther having already seen four top-10 Andrea Petkovic knocked out Czech Lakers star guard, and former NFL quarterback don’t know the circumstances that led to them walkover into the third round. in the last 32 at a US Open since Anna rivals dumped out in the first round. sixth seed Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-4, while Colin Kaepernick, whose kneeling protest became being the way they are. So for me I would never Reigning Wimbledon champion Kournikova in 1996. Alexander Zverev, the sixth seed, is 15th seed Bianca Andreescu and two- a national symbol for champions of social justice judge a person, especially when I haven’t walked Simona Halep, meanwhile, crashed out “It has been amazing. I’m just so the highest-ranked player remaining on time runner-up Caroline Wozniacki and racial equality. in their shoes. early in New York for a third year run- happy to get through,” Gauff said as his side of the draw, as the German sur- also progressed. “I did want to play well,” Osaka said of her “Someone told me that for me to take one sec- special guests. “It’s just funny to me. Last year com- ond out of my day to sign someone’s ball could pared to this year, there’s no way Kobe would sit be the highlight of their day, and they could have in my box Kaepernick, too. It’s just crazy who you had a really bad day. I took that really into per- Kahn to replace run into in life. spective. Just want to spread kindness and pos- “For me, it wasn’t pressure. It was just like I itivity even though sometimes I don’t do that on Rummenigge as Sharan-Nys make early exit really didn’t want them to sit in the sun too long, the court. But I’m working on it.” PTI n NEW YORK minute clash while their rivals year.” Rohan Bopanna and Bayern chairman broke them once each in both This is the second time this Leander Paes are also in the ndia’s Divij Sharan made a the sets to move to the next season that left-handed Sharan men’s doubles draw with their AFP n BERLIN Ifirst-round exit from the US round. has made a first-round exit respective partners. Halep ‘not inspired at all’ in defeat Open with partner Hugo Nys “We probably needed to from a Grand Slam, losing at Bopanna and his Canadian x-Germany goalkeeper Oliver after losing in straight sets to put more pressure on their ser- the same stage at the Australian partner Denis Shapovalov are AFP n NEW YORK sides, she was there. That’s why EKahn will join Bayern Robert Carballes Baena and vice games. Delbonis made Open also. The result means up against French fourth seeds I say I was not inspired. I played Munich’s board in January to be Federico Delbonis, here. some really good returns in the that he is likely to drop a rung Pierre-Hugues Herbert and imona Halep said she was all the time where she was.” groomed to replace club chair- The Indian and his partner games we got broken. It’s obvi- to 48 when the new rankings Nicolas Mahut. S“not inspired at all” in Halep had not dropped a set man Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, from Monaco lost 4-6, 4-6 to ously a tough loss as I would will be issued after the conclu- Paes has paired with Thursday’s US Open loss to in three previous meeting with the Bundesliga giants announced the players, who are both have liked to do better in the sion of the last Grand Slam of Argentina’s Guillermo Duran 116th-ranked American quali- Townsend, whose victory over on Friday amid a backroom ranked outside top-100 brack- last slam of the year,” Divij said. the season. and they will open their cam- fier Taylor Townsend as her mis- the Romanian represented her upheaval. et. “I’ll look to regroup and Reaching the Wimbledon paign against Serbia’s Miomir erable run in New York contin- first over a top-10 player. The appointment of Kahn, Sharan and Nys did not get work towards doing well in the quarterfinals in 2018 remains Kecmanovic and Norway’s ued. The most recent of those who played for Bayern from any break-point in the 72- remaining tournaments of the his best show at the Majors. Casper Ruud. The reigning Wimbledon clashes came last March in 1994 until 2008, was approved by champion saved a pair of match Miami, where Halep imparted Bayern’s board late Thursday, just points but then failed to convert some friendly advice to hours after club president Uli one in the final set of a 2-6, 6- Townsend after she inflicted a 6- Hoeness, 67, officially informed 3, 7-6 (7/4) defeat. 1, 6-3 defeat on her. the club that he is stepping down “I was not inspired at all “After we played together, in November. Sanchez joins today, but I fought. I thought she came in the locker room and Current chairman when I came back that I will take she asked me what she has to Rummenigge, 63, will eventual- it and I will win it. But some- improve to be better. So she did ly hand the reins to Kahn on times it goes the other way,” it today,” Halep said, with a wry December 31, 2021, after show- Inter on loan Halep said, digesting another smile. “Next time I will not say ing his successor the ropes, while early Flushing Meadows exit fol- anything. Simona Halep returns a shot to Taylor former Adidas boss Herbert lowing first-round losses in AP “I played few times against Hainer is poised to replace 2017 and 2018. Townsend during 2nd round match her, and I knew how she’s play- Hoeness as club president in the “I’m used to it. It’s the third the way with 100 percent belief.” ing,” she added. November elections. year. I’m disappointed. I had Fourth seed Halep, whose “But today she changed. Kahn, a former captain of expectations from myself that best US Open run came when She went for all the balls to the both Germany and Bayern who I’m confident and I feel the she reached the semi-finals in net. So it was a little bit differ- made more than 600 appear- game. But today was different. I 2015, admitted she struggled to ent. At one point I lost the ances for the club, will sign a five- was very close. I had match ball. cope with Townsend's commit- rhythm in the second set, and I year contract and will join the But, you know, sometimes it ted serve-and-volley approach. didn’t really know what I have to club’s board from January 1, happens. “Never, never. I never played change. Even the touch, I didn’t 2020, serving a two-year appren- Abhishek Verma, right, and Saurabh Chaudhary pose with national flag after win PTI/File Photo “She played really well. She with someone coming so often have it. ticeship before taking over from really deserved to win it because to the net,” Halep said. “But always when you play Rummenigge. she gave everything and she did- “She was way more inspired with a top player, you have Hoeness sees Kahn as the n’t think of losing. She went all than me. Many balls I hit on the nothing to lose.” “perfect solution” to replace Verma wins Gold, Rummenigge as the 50-year-old has served as “an important player in the history of the club” Bronze for Saurabh Inter/Twitter after he won the Bundesliga title Alexis Sanchez poses for photo after joining Inter on loan n Mount, Abraham eight times and was part of the PTI RIO DE JANEIRO points, while Gaurav Rana was 44th team which won the Champions with 571. AFP n LONDON League in 2001. sian Games medallist Abhishek Verma, who won Bronze in the Kahn “carries the DNA of AVerma won the Gold while teen Jakarta Asiad last year, and lexis Sanchez joined Italian giants Inter Milan on the club in him”, added Hoeness, sensation Saurabh Chaudhary Chaudhary ended the second day of Aa season-long loan deal from Manchester United, reward Frank's faith who stressed how important it is claimed the Bronze as Indian shoot- competitions on a high note for India. both clubs announced on Thursday. AFP n CHELSEA tures of the Chelsea line-up for to have a former Bayern player ers dominated the podium in the For a change, Chaudhary had to Sanchez, 30, has endured a miserable time in some time to come. directing the club at boardroom men’s 10m air pistol event of the settle for a Bronze this time — his Manchester since joining the Red Devils in January rank Lampard’s first season at Mount has been at Chelsea level. ongoing ISSF World Cup here. sixth ISSF World Cup medal of the 2018 as reportedly the highest paid player in the FChelsea remains a work in progress since the age of six and having “It would be very difficult to Verma, a part-time lawyer, shot year. He had earlier won a phenom- Premier League. but the emergence of Mason spent last season on loan with establish someone in the position 244.2 in the eight-man final on enal five Golds. The Chilean scored just five goals in 45 appear- Mount and Tammy Abraham Lampard at Derby County in who has not played football at a Thursday, while the 17-year-old Earlier in the day, Chinki Yadav ances for United and has not featured so far this sea- means there are already signif- the Championship, his abil- high level,” said Hoeness, who Chaudhary’s 221.9 was good enough came close to making it to the finals, son. icant positives to be drawn from ities are well known to the added that Kahn made “an excel- to get him the Bronze after five Gold finishing just a point behind the final “Alexis Sanchez is officially an Inter player. The the new era at Stamford Bridge. manager who has lent” impression on the board medals this year. qualifying mark in the women’s 25m Chilean has joined the Nerazzurri from Manchester Lampard — whose side face demonstrated great faith during Thursday’s meeting. The Silver medal went to Turkey’s Pistol event. United on a loan deal that will last until 30 June 2020,” Sheffield United at home this in the player by starting “When you’re talking to big- Ismail Keles, who aggregated 243.1 in She shot a 294 in the Rapid Fire Inter said in a statement. weekend — promised to provide him in all three of Chelsea’s name players, like Robert the season’s fourth ISSF World Cup round, ending up with a solid 584 to Sanchez will join forces with a former United opportunities to young players league games so far. Lewandowski or Joshua for rifle and pistol shooters. claim 10th spot. teammate Romelu Lukaku, who moved to Italy in a when he returned to his old Mount has responded with Kimmich... It’s important that India are now placed at the top Switzerland’s Heidi Gerber, who 65-million-euro move earlier this month, as Inter hope club this summer. goals in his last two games, and they take it for granted you of the medals tally with two Gold, one bagged the eighth and final qualify- to end Juventus’ eight-year domination of Italian foot- The former midfielder’s was joined on the scoresheet in know how to stop a ball.” Kahn Silver and a Bronze. ing spot, shot 585 even as Hungary’s ball in Antonio Conte’s first season in charge. position was partly driven last weekend’s 3-2 win at said it was a “great honour” to be India have already exhausted Veronika Major claimed her third Lukaku scored as Conte’s reign as Inter coach got by the transfer embargo Norwich City by Abraham accepted onto the board and feels the maximum Olympic quotas avail- ISSF World Cup Gold of the year in off to a perfect start with a 4-0 win over Lecce. imposed on the club, but who struck his first two goals “deeply connected with the club, able per country in this event, with the event. However, reviving Sanchez’s fortunes will be a big- also a belief in the for the club at Carrow Road. it has strongly shaped my life”. both Verma and Chaudhary secur- Annu Raj Singh, making a come- ger ask of Conte’s management after 18 months in the reserves of talent at in the Abraham showed his After retiring 11 years ago, ing the sports in the previous quali- back to the Indian team, shot 579 to doldrums at Old Trafford. club’s academy that have too potential by striking 37 goals Kahn has earned an MBA in fying events. end in 25th spot while Abhidnya United have cut their losses on the former often been overlooked by during Aston Villa’s promo- general management and built In the qualification round on Ashok Patil shot 572 to finish 53rd. Barcelona and Arsenal star, but are still reportedly set Lampard’s predecessors. tion-winning season before up his own business while serv- Thursday, Chaudhary was fourth Indian shooters in the non-com- to pay a large chunk of Sanchez’s £400,000 a week And if early season form returning to Chelsea this sum- ing as a TV expert for broadcast- with 584 points and Verma entered petition Minimum Qualification wages after his form and fitness deserted him over the is anything to go by, Mount mer. er ZDF. the finals in fifth position with 582 Score section also had a great day. past two seasons. and Abraham could be fea-