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MITHUN CHAKRABORTY JOINS BJP COUNTRY'S FIRST FOREST HEALING ‘ROWDY' INDIAN PASSENGER FORCES READY TO TAKE UP ANY TASK, SAYS AHEAD OF PM'S RALLY IN CENTRE COMES UP IN U'KHAND PLANE TO MAKE EMERGENCY LANDING ‘METROMAN' SREEDHARAN eteran actor Mithun Chakraborty joined the BJP on he country's first forest healing centre based on the rowdy Indian passenger on board an Air France flight from etroman' E Sreedharan on Sunday said he was ready Sunday at Brigade Parade Ground here, where Prime concept of making people healthy by bringing them Ghana via Paris to New Delhi forced the plane to make an to take up any responsibility given to him by the BJP, VMinister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally Tinto direct contact with nature was opened to the Aemergency landing at Bulgaria's capital here, according to a Mwhich he had recently joined. Speaking at a rally later in the day. Chakraborty was welcomed into the party public on Sunday at Kalika near Ranikhet, an official said. media report. The Indian national, whose identity was not made attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at nearby fold by BJP national general secretary Kailash Signboards on either side of its slopey public, has been detained for 72 hours, Bulgarian Shangumugham, Sreedharan said he want- Vijayvargiya and state party chief Dilip entrance advise visitors to hug trees, News Agency BTA quoted Sofia City Prosecutor ed to utilise his energy for the state of Ghosh among others. RSS chief Mohan walk barefoot on the grass, lie on their Iliana Kirilova as saying on Saturday. After the Kerala. "For the last 67 years I was a Bhagwat had met the actor at his back and gaze at the swaying trees or troublemaker's detention, the flight government servant. Many people residence last month setting the ever changing sky above to soothe proceeded to its destination, he said. The have asked me why I ventured into off speculation that he might join the their senses. Cute little wooden Indian has been charged with endangering politics after these many years. For BJP. Chakraborty, a former Rajya Sabha structures called tree platforms have the safety of an aircraft while airborne, said 67 years, I worked as part of many member of the TMC, had quit the Upper been built for the purpose of providing Ivailo Angelov of the National Investigation projects for this country." "I am still House in 2016 after his name surfaced in visitors a perfectly natural ambience to Service. If convicted, he faces from 5 to 10 energetic and want to utilise my ener- Saradha Ponzi scam. meditate. years' imprisonment, the report said. gy for the state of Kerala. Junk old car and get Banks slash home loan about 5% rebate on rates to decadal lows new car : Gadkari n PNS MUMBAI growth halved to 7.7 per cent in PNS n NEW DELHI January 2021. Flushed with excess liquidity as For banks, housing loans are There is good news for consumers general credit demand still way safe bets in the current scenario who are going to junk their old below the desired levels, leading as the risk of default is minimal vehicles and buy a new one under home loan players State Bank of with a gross NPA of just 0.67 per the Vehicle Scrapping Policy as TS Govt declares India, HDFC, ICICI Bank and cent for SBI which leads the Re-invention, automakers will give about 5 per Kotak Mahindra Bank have market and for HDFC too this resilience and research cent rebate on the new purchase, holiday for women slashed their rates to a decadal NPA is under 1 per cent. Union minister Nitin Gadkari has low, leaving consumers spoilt for Banks are hoping that the give India edge said. staff today choices. nascent economic recovery will The voluntary vehicle scrapping The interest rate war comes as lead to more home purchases, policy announced in the Union PNS n HYDERABAD banks are sitting on huge excess which has been faltering since Budget for 2021-22 provides for fit- liquidity which as of last week last March. With corporates 5 ness test after 20 years for person- The government has was over Rs 6.5 lakh crore, demand still a far cry and down al vehicles while commercial vehi- declared a holiday for all women according to Care Ratings. Excess in the dumps from an NPA point cles would require it after the com- employees in the state on Monday liquidity is a drag on the banks of view, for banks the biggest pletion of 15 years. on the occasion of International bottomlines as they have to pay reason to push home loan is its "Automobile manufacturers will Women’s Day. interest to depositors which is as risk-free nature. Unlike personal provide about 5 per cent rebate on polluting vehicles. These will be On the direction of Chief low as 2.5 per cent now, though. loans, housing loans involve a new car purchases" to the con- required to undergo mandatory fit- Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, The rate war also comes on the collateral. In case of default, sumers in lieu of scrapping of the ness and pollution tests in auto- Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar back of continuous prodding by banks can seize the asset and old, Road Transport, Highways mated facilities. For this automat- on Sunday issued an order declar- the monetary authority which cent. auction it off. and MSMEs Minister Gakdari ed fitness centres would be ing special casual leave for all has slashed the repo rates by a According to the RBI data, At Rs 14.17 lakh crore as of told PTI. required through out in the coun- women employees on March 8 as whopping 200 bps since March home loan growth decelerated in November 2020, live housing "There are four major compo- try and we are working in that it is being celebrated as 2020 to 4 per cent to help revive FY21 due to the pandemic, loans account for more than half nents of the policy...Apart from direction," Gadkari said. International Women’s Day. the economy ravaged by the though the decline in fact began of personal loans for banks. rebate, there are provisions of pandemic, but still credit in March 2020. From 17.5 per green taxes and other levies on old 2 2 demand remains under 6 per cent in January 2020, home loan 2 BKU's Tikait to KTR says TS to offer Govt provides options in free edu to children of Not ‘Didi’, chose to be ‘bua’ to tour Telangana deceased journalists ‘bhatija’, Modi scalds Mamata Dharani portal for agri lands PNS n BHOPAL PNS n HYDERABAD Bharatiya Kisan Union leader PNS n KOLKATA Rakesh Singh Tikait will address Modi, Shah big-time The Telangana State government rallies in Telangana shortly, as part 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided certain options in of his multi-state tour for interac- Sunday launched a blistering attack extortionists: Mamata Dharani portal to help fix issues tion with farmers to widen the on Chief Minister : Launching a fresh tirade concerning agricultural lands. scale of protests against the Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The options provided by the gov- Centre's controversial farm laws. "betraying and insulting" the people West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata ernment in the Dharani portal are His rallies will begin in MP on of the state who trusted she will bring Banerjee on Sunday called him and intended to solve nine types of Monday, after which he will cover about a change after the Left rule. Home Minister Amit Shah "big-time problems, including linking of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, He also accused her of nepotism extortionists" and sought to know how Aadhaar numbers, spelling mis- Karnataka and Telangana, accord- by choosing to play the limited role money has been accrued through takes in names, wrong measure- will initiate action after examin- ing to BKU general secretary of "bua" (aunt) to her "bhatija" disinvestment of public sector units. ment of land area, and missing ing the problems. Anil Yadav. (nephew) instead of becoming of his businessmen friends. Banerjee, while addressing a rally here survey numbers. Farmers have to apply under Incidentally, there is an arrest "Didi" (elder sister) to the people. "You have betrayed and insult- following her protest march over LPG Farmers seeking redressal of Section-8 if the details of lands warrant pending against Tikait in Addressing a massive BJP rally ed the people of Bengal who price hike, said the Modi-Shah regime any of the nine types of issues got though purchasing, heir or connection with a 2012 attempt to at the Brigade Parade Grounds, his trusted that you will be the har- was "helming a syndicate", and money need to apply through Mee Seva due to partition are mentioned murder and rioting case in the first in West Bengal after the binger of change after the end of changed hands freely under their with related documents for solu- wrongly. state's Anuppur district, police announcement of assembly polls, the Left rule. watch. tion. Farmers have to apply under officials said. Modi hit out at his detractors who 2 The applications will be Section-9, if patta lands are men- accuse him of favouring a handful 2 assessed by the Collector, who tioned as government lands. 2 Global trends, oil price to dictate mar- RINL expects Revanth dares ket trend this week: Engg student complains No place for women Analysts Rs 1,000-cr from KTR to stage sale of 22-acre against HM’s grandson dharna for ITIR in TS Congress? 8 land in Vizag PNS n HYDERABAD who is pursuing B. Tech third year in the college. Riyan mentioned in in Delhi K VENKATESHWARLU world with her charisma and lead- PNS n NEW DELHI An engineering student of his complaint that he was not in a PNS n HYDERABAD n HYDERABAD ership skills. They say many TODAY Muffakham Jah College of position to bear harassment by women in fact entered politics only State-owned RINL expects to gar- Engineering and Technology, Farhan. However, the TPCC working president and During the heyday of the Congress, by drawing inspiration from Indira ALMANAC ner Rs 1,000 crore from the sale of named Riyan, has lodged a com- police officials counseled Riyan, MP A Revanth Reddy when Indira Gandhi was heading Gandhi. its 22.19 acre land located in the plaint with the Punjagutta police without filing any case. has thrown a gauntlet at TRS work- the Union government as Prime In undivided Andhra Pradesh, Month & Paksham: heart of Visakhapatnam city, a pop- alleging that Home Minister Reacting to the developments, ing president and Minister for IT Minister, the joke in official circles the Congress produced dynamic Magha & Shukla Paksha ular tourist destination in AP. On Mahamood Ali's grandson Farhan Farhan's elder brother Fulqan KT Rama Rao asking the latter to (in which many found profound women leaders like Nannapaneni Panchangam Thursday, state-run construction Ali Ahmed had attacked him in the alleged that the media was blowing stage a dharna at Jantar Mantar in truth) was: "She is the only Rajakumari, Ganga Bhavani, Tithi : Dashami: 03:43 pm company NBCC had announced name of ragging. up "a small incident" since Farhan New Delhi, along with him, to 'man' in the cabinet". who worked as women signing an MoU with Rashtriya According to reports, Riyan, in is the grandson of Home Minister. achieve the Information Technology Such was her grip over wing chiefs, and sever- Nakshatram: Purva Ashadha: 08:40 pm Ispat Nigam Ltd. his complaint lodged on Saturday, Investment Region (ITIR). the party! al others. Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start 2 sought protection from Farhan, 2 2 Ironically, when Post bifurcation, in any important work) another 'Indira', the party's Telangana Rahukalam: 08:01 am – 09:29 am spokesperson of the unit, women leaders Yamagandam: 10:58 am – 12:26 pm party's TS unit, quit have been quitting, the Congress recent- one after the other. Varjyam: 04:40 am – 06:16 am ‘Covid vaccine by India has rescued the world’ ly, it appeared as if the Whatever be the rea- Gulika: 01:55 pm - 03:23 pm grand old party's unit sons, the situation now is Good Time: (to start any important work) PNS n HOUSTON number of countries have already cian-scientist in neglected tropical in Telangana is no longer such that one has to ask a Amritakalam: 03:56 pm – 05:30 pm approached it for procuring coron- diseases and vaccine development, a place for women. rhetorical question: "Where The rollout of the COVID-19 vac- avirus vaccines. said that the COVID-19 vaccine roll- What if chief Sonia Gandhi's have the women leaders in Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:03 pm – 12:50 pm cines by India in collaboration with Dr Peter Hotez, Dean of the out is "India's gift' to the world in writ still runs across the party and Telangana Congress gone?" leading global institutions has "res- National School of Tropical combating the virus. what if there is bombastic talk After the exit of former minis- cued the world" from the deadly Medicine at Baylor College of India's drugs regulator gave emer- about 33% quota for women, no ters and senior Congress leaders HYDERABAD coronavirus and the contributions by Medicine (BCM) in Houston during gency use authorisation to matter there is no Act for it yet. Sunitha Laxma Reddy, MLA WEATHER the country must not be underesti- a recent webinar said that the two Covishield, produced by Pune-based Old-timers who have been Haripriya Naik, Sabitha Indra Forecast: Partly cloudy mated, a top American scientist has mRNA vaccines may not impact the Serum Institute of India after secur- observing the party point out that Reddy, DK Aruna, former mayor Temp: 35/18 said. world's low and middle income ing licence from British pharma Congress was the party that pro- Banda Karthika Reddy, former Humidity: 27% India is called the pharmacy of the countries, but India's vaccines, made company AstraZeneca, and Covaxin, duced the first woman Prime TPCC women wing chief Akula Sunrise: 06:29 am world during the COVID-19 pan- in collaboration with universities indigenously developed jointly by Minister -- Indira Gandhi and it Lalitha, former MP Vijayashanthi, Sunset: 06:24 pm demic with its vast experience and across the world such as BCM and During the webinar, COVID-19: Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech gave opportunities to women in now TPCC official spokesperson Current Weather Conditions deep knowledge in medicine. The the Oxford University, have rescued Vaccination and Potential Return to and Indian Council of Medical many spheres. Indira Gandhi not Indira Shobhan has also left the Updated march 7, 2021 5:00 PM country is one of the world's biggest the world and its contributions Normalcy - If and When , Dr Hotez, Research scientists. only influenced Indian politics to party. drug-makers and an increasing must not be underestimated. an internationally-recognised physi- 2 a great extent, but also won the 2 HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 hyderabad 02 ‘Many schemes for No place for women... Monday Mirchi Continued from page 1 saffron party. Indira Shobhan, after quitting the Is CMO cleansing in the offing? that trait, and that too as a loner in a group TPCC Women Wing Chief party, met YS Sharmila, who After CMO PRO Vijaykumar came under where others are shady, is not so. A babu in AP Nerella Sharadha too is con- is going to announce her cloud and was asked to go, the scene has now has learnt this the hard way. templating to quit the political party on April 9. shifted to the babudom in Telangana to rid it The agonizingly long wait of senior IPS offi- welfare of women’ Congress party to join BJP, it Former minister Dr J of elements leaning towards the saffron brigade cer Madireddy Pratap for posting has come to PNS n HYDERABAD desire of the CM, the state gov- is learnt. Geetha Reddy, former Union and those who are believed to have leaked sen- an end. Having fallen out of favour with Chief ernment is initiating measures Of course, it is a different Minister Renuka Chowdhury, sitive information mainly to discredit the gov- Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy after a disas- Chief Minister K for the women empowerment. matter that men to quit the Mulugu MLA Seethakka, for- ernment. trous press conference, he had been without any Chandrashekhar Rao said the The remarks made by the CM party in hordes. mer minister Konda Surekha, The intelligence report that was submitted posting for more than eight months. His abrupt State government was taking a while inaugurating the SHE Former ministers-Sunitha former MLA Padmavathi recently to the Chief Minister is learnt to have transfers, twice in less than a week, took in July slew of measures to take Teams that men should be Laxma Reddy, Sabitha Indra were known faces in the party. dope on the widespread presence of people last year. He was finally asked to report to GAD, women on the path of devel- mortally scared before making Reddy left the party, joined However, today only believing in RSS' ideology at various levels. It where he could do nothing but await posting. opment and progress. any advances towards women, TRS and got positions. Seethakka is active. is now being determined whether these far right At last, he has now been posted as Director Conveying his greetings on showed the importance the Sunitha Laxma Reddy has From DK Aruna to Indira forces are working as 'conduits' for passing sen- General, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster the occasion of International government has attached to the become Women Shoban, all the quitters have sitive information to trouble-makers that be. Response & Fire Services. Women’s Day, he said that women’s safety. Commission chairperson alleged that the state leader- It appears that some of those frequenting Pragati Pratap was shifted from his last post as the setting up of SHE teams, On the occasion of World and Sabitha Indra Reddy ship "is not capable to face the Bhavan have a soft corner towards RSS and BJP. Additional DGP (Director General of Police), Aasara pensions for old age Women’s Day, if one would has become Education TRS in a befitting manner". So, in retrospect, dependable babus are won- APSP (Andhra Pradesh Special Police) women, single woman and examine various schemes and Minister. Another former Indira Shobhan told The dering how vulnerable crucial government and Battalions, and asked to report to GAD, follow- widows, schemes such as Shadi programmes launched by the minister DK Aruna has Pioneer: "The Telangana political information has been for the ruling ing his distasteful (to powers that be) state- Mubarak and Kalyana Laxmi, government under the leader- become BJP national vice- Congress leadership speaks TRS party all these days. Chief Minister K ments at a press meet after his ouster from his KCR Kits, increase in salaries ship of KCR also demonstrate president. Vijayashanthi on 33 percent reservation for Chandrasekhar Rao is expected to take up previous position in APSRTC. Pratap, who had of ASHA workers and Empowerment-KCR govern- the top priority given by the joined BJP alleging that women, but there are no such spring cleaning to shunt out these inimical assumed charge as the Vice-Chairman and Anganwadi teachers, among ment government. Congress was not fighting conditions in terms of imple- forces. The process of identification of the black Managing Director (VC & MD) of Andhra others were aimed at empow- KCR is of the firm view that All the measures initiated by against the ruling TRS. mentation." sheep is on, with a senior official coordinating Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation ering women. He said if women are progressed eco- CM KCR are in the direction Former mayor Banda Still, the lone woman cru- the activity under the directions of the Chief (APSRTC) in January last year, was transferred Telangana State was in the nomically and socially that of empowering women, girl Karthika, who quit the sader in the party, Seethakka, Minister. A little bird told us that CMO will in less than seven months for reasons that could forefront insofar as women’s will have a positive impact on child in all fields and encour- Congress before GHMC is likely to helm Women's Day now take more precautions to ensure 100 per not be fathomed by him or others. Pratap then welfare is concerned. Women the society. In tune with the aging them to the hilt. elections, has hopes on the celebrations on Sunday. cent confidentiality on all matters related to gov- held a press conference, where he said that he ernment policies and key decisions. From the had received the transfer order unexpectedly party side also steps have been initiated by the and that it was "a surprise" for him. While TRS leadership to identify the 'conduits' of underlining his commitment to work, he Junk old car... Banks slash... information leak. recalled his close association with Chief Not ‘Didi’, chose to be ‘bua’... Is Covid chasing finance officials? Minister Jaganmohan Reddy's late father and Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Due to a strange coincidence, Covid-19 former undivided AP CM Y S Rajasekhara Continued from page 1 his humble background he val- seems to be after those holding the purse Reddy. While referring to the ED cases against Automated fitness tests will be ued friendship. Modi, Shah big-time... For consumers there are strings. The virus, all along deemed to be impar- Jagan, Pratap merely boasted: "Many officers set up under public private You smashed to smithereens "All 130 crore people of other advantages too-- tial, has noticeably targeted finance officials in and political leaders were jailed … The CBI partnership (PPP) mode while (chaknachoor) their hopes and India are my friends, I work for Continued from page 1 attractive property prices both Telugu states. Initially principal finance conducted inquiries with officers who had the government will assist pri- dreams," he said, excoriating them. I gave 90 lakh gas con- Hitting out at Modi over his "ashol due to the pandemic and the secretaries of both states were infected and they worked in the CM office at the time … But dur- vate partners and state govern- the TMC supremo. nections to my friends of 'parivartan" (real change) jibe resultant reduction in stamp recovered from Covid. Later, the second rung ing that time, if there was one person who was ments for scrapping centres, he He alleged Banerjee pro- Bengal. I have special affinity during a rally in Kolkata earlier in duty by many states after the officials in the department were infected by the never suspected for his involvement, it was me". said. moted nepotism while neglect- with tea, and the tea garden the day, she said, "Parivartan will pandemic hit the realty virus. Ever since Coronavirus landed in India, This did not trigger any 'me too' movement in Driving such vehicles that ing the people who fondly workers of Bengal are my happen in Delhi, not in Bengal." sector badly. several finance officials at various levels have babudom, but the remarks singed Jagan. After fail to pass automated tests will called her 'Didi'. "Bengal chose friends for whom I have imple- The PM said in the state capital But lenders are still been infected, keeping them out of duty for pro- almost eight months of hibernation, Pratap got attract huge penalties and also you in role of 'Didi' but you pre- mented a social security sche- that he was committed to choosy by pricing loans longed periods. With the virus completing one the new posting. be impounded, the minister ferred being 'bua' to your 'bhati- me," he said. bringing about "ashol parivartan" differently, depending on year of its spread in multiple waves, more and Srilakshmi as Special CS said. This policy is going to be ja'," he said. The BJP has been He also attacked Banerjee for in West Bengal where all sections the risk profile and more finance officials are falling prey to the The babudom in Andhra Pradesh is still a boon for the automobile sec- accusing Banerjee of trying to triggering the insider- outsider of people progress but nobody is creditworthiness of deadly virus. TS finance head K Ramakrishna watching keenly what will happen to the state tor, making it one of the most install her nephew and debate. "When those believing appeased The call for 'parivartan' borrowers. For SBI and Rao was out of duty for almost one month and government's recommendation promoting profitable sectors which in Diamond Harbour MP in Marx and Lenin and a party was first given by the TMC during Kotak Mahindra, the new now AP finance chief SS Rawat has been out senior IAS official Y Srilakshmi to the level of turn would generate huge Abhishek as the next chief like the TMC, an offshoot of 2011 assembly polls, as it sought rates of 6.7 per cent and 6.65 of action, citing Covid infection as the reason, Special Chief Secretary. In January, the employment, the minister said. minister. Hitting back at rival the Congress, are parties of to end the 34-year Left rule. The per cent, respectively, are for almost a month. In Andhra special secre- Jaganmohan Reddy government issued orders The policy is touted as a leaders like former Congress insiders, how the BJP, for whose CM demanded an explanation applicable only to those tary Satyanarayana also got infected by coro- promoting her to the Above Supertime Scale major step to boost the Indian president Rahul Gandhi and foundation Syama Prasad from Modi for not depositing Rs borrowers with a credit score navirus, leaving the entire department head- (HAG Scale). However, the GO came with a automobile sector, reeling Banerjee, who often accuse Mookerjee was the source of 15 lakh yet in the bank accounts of 800 and above. Also, less. While contractors and suppliers have been rider that the promotion would be effected, sub- under the adverse impact of him of favouring his industri- inspiration, can be a party of of every citizen, as "promised by barring HDFC, the new rates moving around freely to go to the Secretariat ject to the outcome of all the court cases that the COVID-19 pandemic. alist friends, Modi said given outsiders," he said. him" before the 2014 LS polls. are only up to March 31. and other government offices without any fear are pending against her. And it is learnt that the of contracting Covid, the Finance Department Centre too had pointed to the cases pending officials are taking extra precautions not to meet against her, while considering the state govern- any of them, citing Covid as the official reason. ment's recommendation. The 1988 batch IAS Contractors may or may not be the asymp- officer is an accused in the quid pro quo case Making pickles may cost you more during next three months tomatic carriers of the virus. Since the officials filed by CBI against Jagan and was lodged in DR. H.C UPADHYAY the US, gold is expected to Kuwaiti Dinar: Rs.241.43, in twin cities turned moder- period when pickle-making at are keeping contractors and others away with- jail. After Jagan became the Chief Minister she n HYDERABAD shed its extra weight in the Omani Rial: Rs.190.07, UAE ate due to parting rain show- homes and in small-scale fac- out any observable symptoms or evidence of evinced interest to shift to Andhra Pradesh cadre foreseeable future and likely to Dirham: Rs.19.92, Japanese ers of the current monsoon tories takes precedence in the their possible infection, those who could not get and, using the good offices of the Jagan govern- Hyderabad (NVS): A couple of stabilise at the realistic level of Yen: Rs.0.68 and Hong Kong season. Rythu and country. Due to sufficient their payments from the Finance Department ment and the CM's rapport with the Centre, got factors impacted the gold mar- 1,500 (per ounce). Dollar: Rs.9.43. the various commodity mar- stock of chillies, jaggery and due to non-availability of the officers are alleg- herself shifted from Telangana to Andhra ket globally during the week Other economic parameters In local markets, standard kets located in Begum , spices, the increase in season- ing that the real intention of the absentee babus Pradesh cadre. She was given posting as the MA ended Saturday. First, the US remained stable. Brent closed gold (24 carats) further Kishangunj, Mukthyargunj, al demand will, however, be is to hold or deny their payments, with Covid & UD principal secretary in December last year. dollar continued to be strong at US $ 69.36 (per barrel) declined by Risala Abdullah, Mir Alam minimal. coming in handy to shoo them away. Who is It is learnt that Jagan has assured her that he vis-à-vis other major curren- while Crude MCX oil was Rs.1,090 and Mandi, , Common vegetables such as telling the truth needs to be verified. would make her the Chief Secretary. cies, including the Indian quoted at Rs.4,858 (per barrel). closed at Rs.45,490 , , cabbage, cauliflower, ribbed From disaster to disaster Rupee. Second, the corporate While Gold MCX stood at (per 10 gms). General Bazaar recorded guard, snake guard, lady fin- Being clean is OK, but self-proclamation of Your’s truly sector and funds reported Rs.44,640 (per 10 gms), MCX Ornamental moderate trading. gers, cucumber, potatoes, higher yields. Now that Covid- Silver closed at Rs.65,717 gold too, During the week, common onions, tomatoes and French 19 restrictions have been eased (per kg), Copper MCX followed pulses such as tuar dal, masoor beans along with other leafy in the US, new optimism has closed at Rs.690.20 (per the suit dal, moong dal and urad dal vegetables flared up still fur- been generated. kg). Sensex and Nifty and and commodities like chillies ther in the range of 8 percent BKU's Tikait to tour... Consequently, New York gold 50 closed at 53,119.96 was and garlic recorded a margin- to 21 percent. further declined and closed at and 14,938.10 points. WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW al appreciation during the Due to setting in of summer, Continued from page 1 including Tikait, were arrested failed to appear before court for US $ 1,700 (per ounce) while Leading foreign currencies' quoted in the range of week, while staple food-grains particularly in the south, the under sections 147 (rioting), subsequent hearings, after silver followed the suit and exchange rates were, US $: Rs.41,600 - Rs 41,700 on the and common edible recorded NECC wholesale egg-price in Tikait had led a BKU protest 148 (rioting with armed which an arrest warrant was closed at $ 25.22(per ounce). Rs.73.18, British Pound: closing day. Silver (0.999) too, a negligible decline. Prices of Hyderabad declined by Rs.17 against a power plant in Jaithari weapon), 149 (unlawful assem- issued against him in 2016. We Platinum and palladium Rs.101.28, Euro: Rs.87.20, declined by Rs.2,400 and chillies, jaggery and other and closed at Rs.388 (per area, which turned violent, bly), 307 (attempt to murder) will take necessary action on closed at $ 1,126 (per ounce) Singapore $: Rs.54.51, Swiss closed at Rs.70,100 (per kg). ingredients that are added to 100). The highest price of leading to injuries to policemen of the IPC, an official said. the arrest warrant," Anuppur and $ 2,248 (per ounce) Franc: Rs.78.61, Australian $: COMMODITIES make pickle are up at least for Rs.455 was recorded at Surat, and torching of vehicles, they "However, after being Superintendent of Police respectively. With the pro- Rs.56.25, Saudi Riyal: Rs.19.50, The sentiment in principal a small increase during next while Hospet recorded the added. Over 100 people, released on bail in 2012, Tikait Mangilal Solanki said. gressive return of normalcy in New Zealand Dollar: Rs.52.43, wholesale commodity markets three months, which is the lowest of Rs.375. RINL expects Revanth dares ONCE AGAIN THE TT GANG IS OUT TO DEFAME CJI KTR to stage HC UPADHYAY the CJI's thinking was retrograde attempt to lower the majesty of had languished in the prison for ner in which hefty bills under one orders to save the relatives of the Rs 1,000-cr... n HYDERABAD and he was unconcerned of the law. Hence,let the Apex court such a long period of over two pretext or the other are slapped deceased person from added Continued from page 1 victim's interests. In the same haul up the entire gang for cast- decades ? How is he going to be on the patient's relatives by the agony and insult at a time of the dharna for... Like dog's curtailed tail it is breath, the gang demanded ing aspersions on the Judges of compensated for the loss of hospital management. This is death of the dear and near one. RINL for redevelopment and Continued from page 1 impossible to strengthen the unconditional apology and res- the highest Court under freedom, youth and opportuni- nothing but extortion, also called, GOVT READY FOR PROBE monetisation of its 22.19 acres dirty mind set of the infamous ignation from the CJI. Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 ties ? Whether the people arm twisting. Though there are The issue relating to the of land in Visakhapatnam. Dashing off an open letter to Tukde-Tukde gang or the TT In fact, there is no water in the and show the gang its rightful responsible for his lengthy incar- rules which require the hospitals Special Investigation Team probe "The company expects to KTR on Sunday, Revanth gang. The gang which is a cog in reckless allegations made by the place. ceration would be punished and to prominently display a board ordered by the present State gov- get around Rs 1,000 crore as Reddy alleged tacit under- the gigantic anti India machine gang. In course of hearing of a TALE OF A JAIL BIRD if so, how soon ? When the legal detailing charges for various ser- ernment of Andhra Pradesh the market price of land is standing between the TRS and has in the past too, indulged in case it is quite common in the His name is Vishnu Tiwari, a jurisprudence ordains that let 99 vices rendered by the hospital, into allegations of large scale around Rs 1 lakh per square BJP. He said that the TRS and nefarious activities. courts all over the world that the life imprisonment convict of guilty people go scott free for the they are hardly followed and scam through the sale of lands yard. The amount raised BJP are indulging in fighting The gang with the blessings of Judges pass some comments, rape and insulting the SC/ST lack of evidence and other rea- there is obviously no effort to near Amaravati , in anticipation would be utilised to pay during the elections in order to some political parties and anti- make observations and put community person by caste. sons, but let one innocent per- educate the people about them. of the establishment of new back portion of debt of the make the people believe that it India forces operating from queries to the parties. He already spent over 20 son not be punished, what effec- But the worst among unethi- state capital there after the bifur- company," a source in the is fighting against the Central abroad had maligned the image However, all that transpires years in Agra jail after his tive measures all three pillars of cal medical practices is the cation of the erstwhile Andhra company told PTI. government. However, later, of the higher judiciary by brand- in the court does not arrest on 16-09-2000. Now the Constitution have taken so refusal by the hospital manage- Pradesh in 2014 and subse- According to available data they are keeping mum and not ing four incumbent CJI either as become the basis of a the Allahabad HC far is also a moot question. ment to hand over the dead body quent filing of the FIR naming on RINL's website, the com- demanding any benefits from corrupt, inefficient, partisan or judgement or does not has come to his TAME CORPORATE HOSPITALS of a person who succumbs dur- several high profile individuals pany had a net debt of Rs the Centre, he pointed out. persons of lose character. The become binding rescue and While it is true that some of ing treatment. Added to this, as accused, after which the state 19,592 crore in financial year He said that Chief Minister gang even had tried in vain to decision. reversed the the corporate hospitals spread these hospitals also coerce the high court had granted stay, 2018-19. The company with- K Chandrasekhar Rao stated bring the motion of impeach- Unfortunately, judgement of the lower over major cities and other bereaved and mourning relatives came up for hearing in the out any captive iron ore mine that the TRS would wage a fight ment against a former CJI and some of the 'learned' court citing inconsis- urban areas render yeoman ser- to shell down several lakhs of supreme court recently. During produces over 19,000 tonne against the BJP if the TRS is levelled baseless charges of sex- members of the TT tencies in witnesses' evi- vices in medical and surgical rupees in the name of full and the hearing , significantly the state of hot metal per day from its really wanted to get benefits ual harassment of a ministerial gang who have had LEGAL dence and lack of proof of fields , it is also true that most of final settlement of their bill. government expressed its readi- three fully operational blast from the Centre for Telangana, staff against another. Therefore, the honour of being a the offence of rape. these hospitals are nothing but They do not budge on their ness to accept the court-moni- furnaces at the plant. The per KTR has to stage a dharna at there is nothing new in a few part of the justice ROUNDUP Tiwari, now 43 is a help- big business establishments. demand and hold the dead body tored probe by the CBI and also tonne steel production cost Jantar Mantar to exert pressure hundred concerned citizens with delivery system of the less person. He has com- Mostly built with tax exempted for ransom. This is nothing but to extend its full support to the of a company with captive on Prime Minister Narendra deep polical affiliations writing country, also lost sight of the dif- pletely broken down physically incomes from agriculture, export extortion and pure extortion. CBI during investigation. The iron ore and coking mine is Modi demanding that the a letter to the CJI Sharad A ference between the 'obiter dicta' as well as morally. No body came and foreign earnings, their Unfortunately, except judi- bench comprising Justice Ashok less compared to a steel Centre fulfil the assurances Bobde for his alleged derogato- and the 'ratio decidendi'. to receive him at the gate of the hunger for maximization of ciary no other authority of law Bhushan and Justice R. Subhash maker buying raw materials mentioned in the State ry remarks against a rape victim The legal fraternity through Agra jail. He boarded for an earnings never satiates. The gov- comes to the rescue of the vic- Reddy , however, adjourned the from the open market, an Reorganisation Act like nation- in the form of a query to an different Bar Associations and overnight journey to his village ernment regulations with regard tims in such a situation. Most of matter to March 8. expert said. al status to an irritation project. accused as to whether he was the statutory body, the Bar with just Rs.600 in his pocket. to reserving beds for the poor are the people connected with reg- SC TO SWITCH OVER TO ready to marry the woman as per Council of India (BCI) has right- This amount was given to him more followed in breach than ulating the working of corporate HYBRID MODE OF HEARING written agreement entered ly condemned the TT gang's ille- by the prison authorities at the compliance. In fact, in the name hospitals are hand in gloves After consulting different bar between him and the victim girl. gal, immoral and anti-national time of his release. of superior services, these busi- with the latter. Politicians too, associations the supreme court To this, the accused answered in misadventure, but let the buck Tiwari's case may be termed ness tycoons fleece the public . make a hey in such a grim situ- has decided to introduce the negative. stop not here. This is certainly as an isolated case involving mis- Barring a few, most of the mer- ation. Indeed, there is an urgent hybrid mode of hearing of the The TT gang picked up this not a case of fair criticism which carriage of justice, but it certain- itorious doctors are also exploit- need to put to an end such men- cases from March 15. The apex single query to malign the CJI the law permits but this is a case ly raises several pertinent ques- ed by such money hungry ace. It is high time the high court court issued the SOP giving a and thereby entire judiciary. of calling a Judge of the Supreme tions. Who is to compensate sharks. What is still worse is the takes suo motu cognizance of the slew of guidelines to the stake The gang shouted in chorus that Court by name and deliberate Tiwari and his likes for having to arbitrary and high handed man- matter and issues appropriate holders.

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Printed and published by B Krishna Prasad for and on behalf of CMYK Printech Ltd., Phone: 040-23322341, Hyderabad Office: F-502, Diamond Block, Lumbini Rockdale, , Hyderabad - 500 082. Telangana. Printed at Sree Seshasai Enterprises, Plot No.19, IDA Balanagar , Hyderbad-500037, -Malkajgiri District, Telangana. Chief Editor: Chandan Mitra. Resident Editor: B Krishna Prasad, AIR SURCHARGE of Rs 2.00. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 hyderabad 03 City turns hub for fake certificates KTR says TS to offer free edu to PNS n HYDERABAD OU examination children of deceased journalists Police officials arrested a wing is sending PNS n HYDERABAD Railway employee, along with four other people for making the list of fake Municipal Administration and fake university certificates in certificate Urban Development Minister city recently. K T Rama Rao on Sunday said In the very next month, an holders to the State government was will- Army personnel was arrested the west zone ing to take care of the educa- for possessing more than three police once in tional needs of children of hundred fake university cer- deceased journalists in the tificates. every three state. These two are not isolated months, but "If the mothers' approve, cases, but part of several gangs the state government will now operating out of the police are enroll such children into resi- Hyderabad, particularly the not taking dential schools and all their Old City, busy making fake educational needs will be taken degree certificates to help any actions care of by the government," unscrupulous students get Rama Rao assured, after dis- admission in universities here tributing cheques of Rs 1 lakh and jobs abroad. Primarily, busted. But that ideally makes each to 11 families of deceased the fake university certificates no difference as there are sev- journalists. relate to B Tech and MBA, the eral other gangs doing the Addressing a programme enhance it further, he said. nalists, he said, adding that all two streams of study that can same business. Strict police organised by the Telangana The Media Academy is the issues and delays pertain- fetch jobs in the . action is needed to stop this State Media Academy here on extending financial assistance ing to the cards will be On an average, as per approaching the fraudsters take an expert however, to fake university certificates the menace, sources said. Sunday, he said the govern- of Rs 1 lakh each to the addressed shortly. Osmania University and involved in making fake cer- detect the small changes that state government has instruct- For record, the Osmania ment was working for the wel- bereaved families of deceased He appealed to journalists to JNTUH sources, close to 300 tificates," said an Osmania mark the difference between ed the foreign companies not University examination wing is fare of all sections of society, journalists. The Minister hand- think wisely before casting fake certificates get detected University official. On some the original and the fake cer- only to check the marks memo sending the list of fake certifi- including lawyers and jour- ed over cheques to 11 families their votes in the MLC elec- during certificate verification occasions the fake certificate tificate. but also get the degree certifi- cate holders to the west zone nalists. "Telangana is the only at the programme and the tions and extend their support process conducted for admis- issue had come to light in These fake certificates, as has cate verified. However, the police regularly - once in every State to set up an exclusive rest were presented by to a progressive government sion to higher education cours- connection with government already been mentioned, are unscrupulous students and the three months. But the police Rs.100 crore welfare funds Academy representatives. like the TRS administration. "I es every year. During the pan- job recruitment drive too. used to get jobs abroad. Earlier, easy fortune seekers are not are allegedly not taking any each for the welfare of lawyers The Minister said there were am aware of the long-pending demic the number of fake cer- According to informed the foreign companies only perturbed. They are going for actions against the persons and journalists fraternity," he about 19,150 accredited jour- house sites allotment issue. tificates detected was however, sources, students are shelling used to check student's marks the fake certificates to secure mentioned in the list. On the said. nalists in the State, while there There are some legal aspects much less - only 120. out in the range of Rs 50,000 to memo for recruitment pur- their future. other hand the JNTUH author- The state government has were only 1,000 accredited but in all probability, the sites "For getting high salary jobs Rs 1,00,000 for a single fake poses. However, following sev- According to police sources, ities however, are not inform- already extended a lot of sup- journalists in Gujarat. The will be handed over in six and also for getting seat in certificate that looks exactly eral complaints from the every year four to five such fake ing the police about the fake port to the journalists' frater- State government has issued months to one year," assured good universities, students are like the original one. It would American Consulate regarding certificate making gangs get certificate holders at all. nity and was prepared to health cards to 61,500 jour- Rama Rao.

CITY LIGHTS House owner nabbed for REVIVING THE GLORY The centuries-old Katora Houz MANUU to hold thematic film (Persian: well) inside Golconda Fort is part of a network to store fest on women empowerment sexually assaulting maid and transport water inside the oulana Azad National PNS n HYDERABAD massive fortress. It was one of the University's water bodies that helped the last MInstructional Media The police have Qutb Shahi king, Abul Hasan, Centre will be organising a arrested a house owner for survive an eight-month siege thematic film festival on sexually exploiting a house- enforced by Mughal Emperor women empowerment on the maid for two weeks. Aurangzeb in 1687. Over the past occasion of International The incident came to light few years, sewage from the Women's Day on Monday. when the victim informed the surrounding areas is being let into Instructional Media Centre matter from her phone to her the lake through a 609-mm (IMC) has collaborated with daughter. According to the pipeline. While some residents prestigious Mobile Film Festival, Paris for the film festival. sources, Udaya Bhanu, 52, is complain about the foul smell and Bruno Smadja, Head, Mobile Film Festival has agreed to provide 60 a trader living in a flat at a res- mosquitoes, many others use it as films of one minute duration each from 25 countries on women idential apartment in city. room. The housemaid was a garbage bin. empowerment for this film festival. To be held at IMC Preview He was working in the film forced not to reveal the Three years ago, the GHMC's Theatre, MANUU campus here, the festival will also be live on IMC industry when he abducted a exploitation to anyone. Entomology Department made an YouTube Channel and other social media platforms. maid from Rajahmundry on Later on March 5, while the effort to clean up the lake as it had Bruno Smadja said that he is excited to exhibit the films for Indian February 17. She was kept in accused Udaya Bhanu was become filthy with water hyacinth audience. "These films are inspirational and will inspire women to a small room in the same going out, she took her cell as well as a breeding ground for become more self reliance," he said. apartment. phone and told her daughter mosquitoes. Another effort was One day while she was and narrated the facts result- made during the visit of U.S. working, he forcibly locked ing in daughter informing the President's daughter Ivanka Trump. Rachakonda cops organise her in his room and raped same to the police control But it's difficult to do it manually as her. He threatened to kill her room. human waste is also let into the Women's Day virtual meet and daughter if she reveals The Banjara Hills police lake. Now, as per the directions of Municipal Administration virtual session was held by the the matter to anyone. rescued the lady and regis- Principal Secretary, the officials Rachakonda Police with women Udaya Bhanu has sexually tered a rape case against the started cleaning Katora Hauz on police personnel from SHE A assaulting the victim for two flat owner and also arrested Sunday. teams, Margadarshaks, weeks confining her in the him. Sangahamitras of Rachakonda Security Council and SHE for Her volunteers, in view of International Women's Day. The online meeting 3 assault petrol was also attended by different police TS logs 158 new Covid cases officers of Rachakonda including Commissioner Mahesh Muralidhar bunk employee Bhagwat, Additional Commissioner, Sudheer Babu, and DCP PNS n HYDERABAD Malkajgiri, Rakshita Murthy. In line with the "Choose to Challenge" theme of the International Women's Day, Bhagwat asked people to Telangana has recorded 158 for refusing to break gender stereotyping. "Women are not idols for respecting new Covid-19 infections and them only one day, they should be respected every day," he said. He one fatality on Saturday taking sell fuel of Rs 50 said the Rachakonda Police are empowering women by forming the cumulative number of PNS n HYDERABAD margadarshaks, sanghamitras, She for her, She teams and that fatalities to 1,641 while the Rachakonda police is striving to build a safe society where our total number of positive cases Three youngsters were daughters can have the freedom at home or outside. The is 2,99,900. As on Saturday, booked for allegedly assault- Commissioner further said that through a participative approach there were 1,886 active Covid- ing a staffer of a fuel filling with RKSC, NGO and civil society, Rachakonda Police is striving to 19 cases in the State. station for refusing to sell build confidence building measures in the women and community. A total of 207 persons recov- them fuel of Rs 50 on ered on Thursday taking the Saturday night. The incident cumulative Covid-19 recover- came to light on Sunday. Governor: Worship women as ies in the State to 2,96,373 with Sub-Inspector V Praveen a recovery rate of 98.82 per said the accused was Aadarsh New species enthrall the personification of Goddess cent, while the countrywide the districts included six from Malkajgiri, four from and two others. He stated that recovery rate was 96.9 per cent. Adilabad, two from Bhadradri, Nagarkurnool, seven from the three were booked under n the occasion of International Between Friday and Sunday, 30 from areas under GHMC, Nalgonda, three from the Sections 290, 341 and 323 bird watchers at Zoo Women's Day-2021, Dr 40,616 Covid tests were con- three from Jagtiyal, two from Narayanpet, two each from of the Indian Penal Code, OTamilisai Soundararajan ducted in the State while Jangaon, four from Nirmal and Nizamabad, three based on a complaint lodged PNS n HYDERABAD adopted a Macaw for three extended greetings to all the reports of another 628 samples Jayashankar Bhupalpally, eight from Peddapalli, four from by S Venkatesh, owner of the months at Nehru Zoological women of Telangana. "Our heritage, were awaited. So far, a total of from Karimnagar, three from Siricilla, 15 from Rangareddy, fuel station. In a video clip A group of 40 bird watchers Park in Hyderabad. S Siddarth, culture, and traditions for centuries 89,64,623 Covid-19 tests have Khammam, one from five each from Sangareddy that went viral on social from Hyderabad Birding Pals who was visiting the place respect and honour women and been conducted in the State Asifabad, six from and Siddipet, four each from media, the three youngsters who visited Nehru Zoological along with his family, paid Rs worship them as the personification out of which 2,99,900 have Mahabubnagar, four from Suryapet and Vikarabad, four are seen dragging and beat- Park, identified around 88 7,500 in favour of the zoolog- of Goddess," the Governor said. "It tested positive and 2,96,373 Mahabubabad, five from from Warangal Rural, six from ing up the staffers in full pub- bird species on Sunday. ical park's curator for the is high time that we truly imbibe and implement the spirit of gender persons have recovered. Mancherial, three from Warangal Urban and three lic view for denying to selling These birds included rare same. equality and promote women in decision-making in all spheres of The cases reported from Medak, 10 from Medchal from Yadadri. fuel for Rs 50. ones such as Red Breasted Speaking on the occasion, life for a more equitable, and inclusive world," she said adding that Flycatcher, Hair Crested deputy curator of the Nehru International Women's Day is an occasion to celebrate and emulate Drongo and Forest Wagtail. Zoological Park A Nagamani the success of women in different walks of life. "From family care Curator of Nehru Zoological thanked Siddharth for show- to the nation-building, women is always omnipotent. I salute the Park VVL Subhadra Devi ing keen interest in adopting spirit of sacrifice and bravery shown by women as caregivers and ‘Stepping up vax coverage will check Covid spread' briefed them about the bird the Macaw, thereby strength- frontline warriors during the Covid-19 pandemicm," she said. "Let watching etiquettes. ening the Wildlife Conserva- us all resolve and work for the all-round development of women PNS n HYDERABAD without comorbidities, by end Murthy, Director of Indian place in neighbouring Andhra Kalyan Ineni, President, tion Programme in the Zoo and the gender equality in true spirit of the International Women's of May, experts said. Institute of Public Health here, Pradesh," he said. Hyderabad Birding Pals Park. Day-2021 theme- "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future The spread of COVID-19 in Though there has been a set up under the aegis of Public The infection is spreading, thanked curator, Nehru Siddharth also expressed in a COVID-19 world," the Governor added. the country would remain at spike in the number of cases in Health Foundation of India. most probably after those who Zoological Park, Hyderabad his commitment in conserva- low levels if the vaccination some states, overall they have "A sudden spike in cases has were leading protected lives got for giving an opportunity for tion of wild animals and coverage is expanded substan- remained much on the lower not been seen though civic exposed as they moved out of the bird watching in the Nehru hoped that the step taken by Bharat Biotech co- founder tially, possibly by inoculating side despite elections being polls were held in Hyderabad their homes and mingled with Zoological Park. Meanwhile, a him inspire people to adopt elected as Dy chief of CII-SR those above 30 years of age and held in some states, said GVS and local body elections took others, he said. resident of animals at the zoological park. oted industrialist and chairman of the Chennai-based fast Eng student Nmoving consumer goods ‘Covid vaccine by India has... major CavinKare Ltd CK TS Govt declares... complains... Ranganathan has been elected Continued from Page 3 and thought and creativity," Dr There is increasing evidence Continued from Page 3 opment and progress. They chairman of the Confederation of Hotez said, stressing that he felt that vaccines not only interrupt include setting up of theSHE Continued from Page 3 Indian Industry (CII), Southern The webinar was organised by compelled to make this state- symptomatic illness and keep “Women are competing with teams, pensions for old age Region, for 2021-22. Hyderabad- Indo American Chamber of ment because "India's huge you out of the hospital but halts men in all the fields and are women, single women and He dismissed reports that based Bharat Biotech Internatio-nal Commerce of Greater Houston. efforts in combating global asymptomatic transmission as excelling. Women, who con- widows, schemes like Shadi Farhan had attacked others, co-founder Suchitra K Ella was elected as deputy chairperson on This is something very spe- pandemic is a story that's not well. However, the troubling stitute 50 per cent of the pop- Mubarak and Kalyan Laxmi, while indulging in ragging. Saturday, a release from the industry body said here. Popularly cial and I see it myself because really getting out in the world." news is that the vaccines work ulation, would do wonders if KCR Kits, increase in salaries The media was showing a known as 'CKR' among industry circles, Ranganathan has been I'm on weekly teleconferences Dr Hotez, considered as the well against the UK B.1.1.7 they are given a chance,” Rao of ASHA workers, Anganwadi 'small conflict' that took place associated with the trade body in various capacities, including the with our colleagues in India, authority on vaccinations, is variant, which is now acceler- said. teachers and several other in the college as a big one. He deputy chairman of CII, SR and head of CII Tamil Nadu counciland you make a recommendation, working on an affordable coro- ating across the US, but does- He pointed out that the schemes and programmes. said that conflicts and fight- Foodpro 2017, it said. Ella was the past chairperson of CII Andhra and within days it's done and navirus vaccine in collabora- n't work quite as well against state government is taking a The chief minister claimed ing in colleges "are com- Pradesh and also the national council member and the past national not only done, but it's done tion with Indian pharmaceu- the variant coming out of slew of measures to take that Telangana is in the fore- mon". However, the police chairwoman of CII IWN (Indian Women Network) from 2015-18. well and with incredible rigor tical companies. South Africa. women on the path of devel- front in women’s welfare. did not react on the incident. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 hyderabad 04

RAW DEAL TO STATE KCR making Vani Devi a Bhatti kick-starts bicyle rally KTR fires a salvo at BJP scapegoat, against petrol price hike says Kishan PNS n BHADRACHALAM

PNS n HYDERABAD After successfully completion for not questioning Centre of his 14-days padayatra in Continuing his tirade against support of farmers against the the TRS, Union Minister of farm laws, in Khannnam dis- PNS n HYDERABAD Prasad was also from the same State for Home Affairs G trict in last month, Congress community. This time, too, Kishan Reddy alleged that the Legislature Party (CLP) leader There was no need for voices analysts expected that the government had failed on all Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu kick that raised only questions, but Brahmins would extend their fronts. started his 213-km long yatra need leaders, who could solve full support to BJP candidate While participating in the on a bicycle here on Sunday in problems, said TRS Working N Ramchander Rao, especial- election campaign in protest against the skyrocket- President and IT Minister KT ly following the murder of Vikarabad on Sunday, Kishan ing prices of petrol, diesel and Rama Rao. Brahmin advocate couple Reddy said that the TRS liquefied petroleum gas (refill He was addressing a meet- Gattu Vaman Rao and PV would have got a single digit of domestic gas cylinder). Congress Legislature Party leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka riding a bicycle in ing held in support of PV Vani Nagamani. However, Vani in GHMC elections if there is The bicycle yatra was also Bhadrachalam in protest againt the rise in petrol and diesel prices Devi for the forthcoming Devi Coordination Sammelan no MIM. He alleged that aimed at campaigning for Graduates MLC elections. The proved that the expectations of KCR has made S Vani Devi a party's tribal candidate Though the yatra was aimed at meeting was witness to the the analysts were misplaced. scapegoat by fielding her as a Sabavath Ramulu Naik, who is presence of a huge number of No need to mention that the TRS candidate where she contesting from Nalgonda- connecting with the graduate voters, Brahmins in support of S Vani TRS candidate S Vani Devi would face defeat. KCR Warangal-Khammam covers six Assembly segments, Bhatti Devi, the TRS candidate. also belongs to the Brahmin would have sent Vani Devi to Graduates MLC constituency, would interact with farmers and other KTR reminded people of community. the Rajya Sabha if he really going to poll on March 14. people explaining them about what his father KCR did for While targeting the BJP wanted to give a post to Vani After offering prayers at Sri the Brahmins. He said that MLC candidate N Devi. Sitarama Swamy temple here, unemployment problem and ill effects of Chief Minister K Ramchander Rao, KTR alleged Addressing a gathering in Bhatti started his six -day cycle the new farm laws of the Central Chandrasekhar Rao had puri- that Ramchander Rao did Medhcal district, Kishan tour, which will conclude on government ty in speech and integrity. He nothing for the graduates dur- Reddy said that the unem- March 12, for Congress MLC said that KCR had set up While targeting the BJP MLC ing his tenure as the graduate ployed youth and employees candidate in erstwhile and BJP, which have betrayed diesel were rational, he Brahmana Sadan, especially candidate N Ramchander Rao, KTR MLC. are against the TRS. Khammam district. them on the issues of creating claimed. for the sake of Brahmins when KTR said that there was no He reminded that the Though the yatra was aimed employment opportunities and It was Congress govern- he was an MLA of Siddipet. alleged that Ramchander Rao did evidence of Ramchander Rao 350 km Regional Ring at connecting with the gradu- filling up vacancies in the gov- ment, which has developed KTR said that KCR was striv- nothing for the graduates during his questioning the Centre even Road worth Rs 17,000 crore ate voters, covers six Assembly ernment sector, he alleged. public sector units and provid- ing hard for the development tenure as the graduate MLC. though the Centre was doing is a great gift of Prime segments, Bhatti would cover Voting to ruling TRS candi- ed employment to the poor of the State. He said that KCR injustice to the state. He ques- Minister Narendra Modi farmers and other people date is equivalent to suicide, and backward classes, but the had been constructing the tioned Ramchander Rao as to to the State. explaining them about rising Bhatti said that PM Modi and BJP and TRS are privatising the Yadadri temple at an outlay of why his voice became silent Telangana BJP chief Bandi prices of petrol, diesel and gas, Chief Minister K PSUs and compelling the mid- Rs 1,000 crore. KCR would Brahmin students to pursue allegiance to the TRS from the even as the gas price increased. Sanjay said that the TRS gov- unemployment problem, Chandrasekhar Rao are dle class towards economic implement sincerely what he their education in foreign BJP, the party they supported Did Ramchander Rao ever ernment is implementing all vacancies not being filled up in responsible for petrol and backwardness, he alleged. believed in, he exhorted. He countries through Overseas during the last election. In the question the Centre for the welfare schemes with the the government sector and ill diesel hike, as both are impos- In upcoming MLC elec- reminded that the State gov- Education Scheme, KTR said. last elections, the Brahmin Tribal University and funds given by the Centre. effects of the new farm laws of ing heavy taxes on oil. tions, he appealed to the grad- ernment was extending The presence of Brahmins community of Hyderabad- Navodaya Schools, KTR asked. He alleged that the TRS is the Central government. Due to price rise, the com- uates and unemployed youth salaries to 6,000 priests from and KTR’s speech extolling Rangareddy-Mahabubnagar He called upon the party extending support to inde- Addressing the media on the mon man is facing unbearable to vote for Ramulu Naik, who the government treasury. The them made some analysts extended their full support to activists to strive for the victo- pendents as TRS candidates sidelines of yatra, CLP leader burden, he pointed out. has the ability to raise the voice TRS government had been question whether the Brahmin N Ramchander Rao, though ry of TRS candidate S Vani in two places are not in a said that the youth should In the Congress regime, the against the draconian rule in encouraging the poor community had switched their the then TRS candidate Devi Devi. position to win the elections. teach a lesson to both the TRS taxes imposed on petrol and the Legislative Council. Sravan blames govt for ‘ACHARYA’ IN COALMINES Stray dogs Sri Gattu Mallanna Swamy kill sheep Jatara from March 10 leaving youth in the lurch PNS n MACHERIAL summer. Divers would be PNS n NIZAMABAD deployed at the spot of PNS n HYDERABAD isation and also without any Elaborate arrangements are Godavari where devotees take other fringe benefits that are Stray dogs attacked and being made for the conduct a holy dip, he said. AICC National Spokesperson given to the APSEB employees. killed 36 sheep besides of the annual Jatara at the Sri The executive officer stat- Sravan Dasoju on Sunday crit- As per the APSEB rules, to injuring another 10 at Gattu Mallanna Swamy ed that a fire tender, staffers icised the government for its regularise any employee’s ser- Lakkora village in Velpur Devasthanam at Velala village of the medical and health failure in providing jobs to the vice, the offer should not be mandal of Nizamabad dis- in Jaipur mandal from March department would render unemployed youth. inferior to the existing benefits. trict on Sunday. 10 to 12. duties at the temple for han- Addressing the media at They are entitled to receive all The sheep belonged to The Jatara, which sees a dling medical emergencies. In Gandhi Bhavan on Sunday, the benefits, including 240 days Chinna Mallaiah, a shep- congregation of three lakh all, 300 policemen would be Sravan blamed the government of half pay leaves, educational herd, from the village. Stating devotees, is conducted on deployed for security for the suicide of Ankam the government as they were advance, festival advance, house that he had suffered a loss of Shivaratri at thje abode of arrangements for preventing Buchiraju, an employee of the regularised violating the APSEB loan advance among others. Rs 4 lakh, he appealed to the Lord Shiva. any untoward incident. electricity department, who recruitment service rules. Meanwhile, the AICC leader Animal Husbandry and Executive officer B Ramesh Services of volunteers of NSS had committed suicide. Before their services were reg- appealed to all the unemployed Revenue officials to provide disclosed that drinking water, and NCC would also be used He demanded an ex-gratia of ularised, they used to get youth that they should not protection to sheep herds electricity, temporary toilets, for managing crowds. Rs 50 lakh to Ankam Buchiraju around Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 lose confidence and not resort from street dogs and provide sheds and other facilities Similarly, Telangana State and a job to his wife in the elec- consolidated salary per month. to extreme steps like suicide and compensation. have been provided for devo- Road Transport Corporation tricity department. Ankam However, after the regularisa- urged them to be confident to Animal husbandry offi- tees with Rs 10 lakh. Water (TSRTC) will run 76 buses to Buchiraju is survived by his wife tion, they are currently placed fight against the issues. “The cials visited the spot and sent sachets would be distributed Velala from Mancherial town and a three-year-old daughter. under Rs 9,000 to 12,000 pay Congress will stand by you in a report to higher officials. to devotees with the onset of for three days. According to the Congress scale per month. After the reg- fighting against the anti-youth leader, all the 22,637 contract ularisation and after serving for and anti-people policies of the Megastar K Chiranjeevi, who arrived in the Yellandu Singareni opencast area employees working in the TS 10 to 15 years, they were left government. But, suicide is not in Bhadadri Kothagudem on Sunday for the shooting of his new film ‘Acharya’, Genco and Transco, including with lesser salaries than they an option to achieve our rights”, receives a bouquet from Singareni Yellandu area General Manager PV Buchiraju, has been betrayed by used to get before the regular- he said. Satyanarayana CM striving for women’s ASP terms Devuni Gutta temple Charred empowerment: Sunitha as architectural marvel PNS n HYDERABAD body found Heaping praises on Chief PNS n MULUGU Minister K Chandrasekhar in Nallamala Rao, State Women's ASP P Sai Chaitanya paid a Commission chairperson visit to the Devuni Gutta tem- forest Vakiti Sunitha Laxma Reddy ple located on a hillock near said that he had given a lot of Kothur village in Mulugu man- PNS n NAGAR KURNOOL importance to women in all dal in the district on Sunday sectors in the State. and termed the temple as an Villagers found the charred Addressing a gathering after architectural marvel. “The body in the Nallamala forest releasing a book 'Empower to temple resembles the world- area two km from Transform' written by writer famous Angkor Wat temple in Vatavarlapalli village in Neeraja Bandi on the issues of Cambodia. The temple needs Amrabad mandal of Nagar 4 suffer burn injuries in forest fire problems being faced by to be protected,” he said. The Kurnool district on Sunday. women on the eve of temple looks like a structure Locals, who saw the burnt PNS n NAGAR KURNOOL information, 108 personnel International Women's Day. State Women's Commission chairperson Vakiti Sunitha Laxma Reddy releasing a made of bricks but up close, body, informed the police. rushed to the spot and shift- She later cut the cake, along book in Hyderabad on Sunday one can see that the blocks are On receiving information, The fire broke out in a forest ed the injured to the nearby with the participants. a mixture of sand and stone. police rushed to the spot. area in the Amrabad area of Achanpeta Hospital for treat- Speaking on the occasion, world. There was a need for importance to them and giving The sanctum sanctorum also Later, doctors belonging to Nagar Kurnool district on ment in ambulances. Two Sunitha called upon the the women to achieve several important posts to has several carvings. Historians the primary health centre Sunday. Four Chenhu tribals ambulances were kept on women to achieve equal progress in their respective them, she pointed out. She said estimate the age of the temple arrived and conducted the were injured in the fire standby to evacuate the place like their male counter- fields, she opined. that the government formed to be more than 1,500 years, he post-mortem. mishap. injured from Achanpeta parts. International The State government had She Teams and Bharosa centres said. The ASP was accompa- CI Beasanna said a case Those who went to collect Hospital to the District Women's Day was celebrated recognised the need for the for the protection of women. nied by SI Harikrishna and was registered and further forest produce were caught in Hospital if they need better to celebrate the achievements women to achieve success and She said that she would strive other police personnel. investigation is on. the fire. After receiving the treatment. of women from across the added that KCR was giving for the development of women. Collector seeks proposals for ‘Expedite Puvvada on door-to-door establishing setting up veg, non-veg markets vegetable, campaign in Khammam PNS n MEDCHAL tial areas in Medchal- meat markets’ PNS n KHAMMAM Malkajgiri district. The PNS n MAHBUBNAGAR Medchal-Malkajgiri Collector Collector asked officials to Minister for Transport Puvvada Swetha Mohanty instructed send proposals for suitable Measures are being taken to Ajay Kumar conducted a door- officials concerned to submit lands for these markets in the expedite the setting up of veg- to-door campaign for the proposals to set up vegetarian municipalities. etable and meat markets in all Graduate MLC elections in and non-vegetarian markets in The markets have to be peo- the municipalities across the Khammam on Sunday. He several municipalities in the ple-friendly and nearby resi- district for the convenience of called upon the voters to cast district. dences, she said. residents, disclosed District their first preferential vote to With a team of officers, she She asked for complete Collector S Venkat Rao. Palla Rajeshwar Reddy and visited several locations in the details pertaining to existing Orders to this effect were ensure him a thumping major- municipalities to ascertain markets and the new ones issued to Municipal ity. He visited 24th division, places conducive for these with places identified. She paid Commissioners and tahsildars 37th division, 42nd division and markets. a visit to , Gundla to identify suitable lands for the 44th division in Khammam Later, she instructed them to Medchal-Malkajgiri Collector Swetha Mohanty inspecting areas in Medchal- Pochampally, facililties in Mahabubnagar and and appealed to the voters to ensure that the vegetarian and Malkajgiri district for setting up veg and non-veg markets Medchal,, Jadcherla Municipalities. The vote for the TRS candidate. non-vegetarian markets are , Pocharam, District Collector inspected the MLC Lakshminarayana , easily accessible to people. The ing places in addition to sup- She sought to know about , Pirjadiguda, site identified for setting up of Deputy Mayor B Murali, corpo- district administration is keen port existing ones with better the existing markets and new , Kukatpalky and the markets at Amistapur in rator T Uma Rani and others Minister for Transport Puvvada Ajay Kumar interacts with a voter during the to set up the markets on find- facilities. ones to come up near residen- areas. Bhootpur municipality limits. participated in the campaign. door-to-door campaign for the Graduate MLC polls in Khammam on Sunday HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 nation 05 FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 Assam polls: Half of 40 candidates in Congress first list fresh faces Re-invention, resilience and PNS n GUWAHATI former AGP candidate Bitupan Saikia, who joined the BJP after Half of the 40 candidates whose being defeated by Neog in the Mamata on names were announced in the 2016 elections by a narrow mar- Congress' first list for Assam gin of 5,213 votes, switched over research give India edge ‘padayatra' to assembly elections are fresh to the Congress and was given a faces, while the party will con- party ticket. PNS n NEW DELHI if you serve humanity with a sult former chief minister Tarun State Congress chief and Rajya spirit of selfless dedication, protest LPG Gogoi's family members before Sabha MP Ripun Bora will con- Vice President M Venkaiah you will derive boundless sat- deciding on a nominee for test the Gohpur assembly seat Naidu on Sunday said isfaction," he told the passing price hike Titabor seat which was held by where his wife Monica Bora was resilience, research and re- out students. him for four consecutive terms defeated by the BJP candidate by invention have helped India Referring to the largest vac- PNS n KOLKATA before his death. nearly 30,000 votes. become a torch-bearer in the cination drive in the world The grand old party late on and Bokakhat and AIUDF- held The party has also given tick- global fight against COVID-19. against COVID-19 being West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Saturday night released the first Naoboicha are yet to be ets to 12 candidates, including He also appreciated the undertaken in India, the vice Banerjee led a ‘padayatra' here on list of 40 candidates for the 47 announced. four women, who had lost by efforts and ingenuity of Indian president said the worst phase Sunday to protest against the steep constituencies that are going to A decision regarding these slim margins in the 2016 assem- researchers and scientists for of the pandemic appears to be hike in the price of LPG cylinders. polls in the first phase on March seats will be taken soon. A few bly elections. This includes Rana finding technological solutions over. Accompanied by thousands of sup- 27. of these constituencies will be Goswami in Jorhat, Sushanta to the challenges thrown by the However, he cautioned peo- porters, Banerjee set off on the The list has the names of 20 given to alliance partners, a Borgohain in Thowra, Suruj pandemic. ple to remain vigilant and protest march from Darjeeling More new faces and six sitting MLAs Congress spokesperson said. Dehinga in Mahmara, Bhupen Addressing the first continue to take all the neces- around 2 pm. Many were seen hold- including Congress Legislature Apart from Saikia, legislators Kumar Borah in Bihpuria, Graduation Day ceremony of sary precautions till the coun- ing red-coloured cardboard replicas Party leader Debabrata Saikia in who were renominated are for- Praneswar Basumatary in the Employees' State Insurance who, as Team India came their role in the fight against try defeats the virus decisive- of LPG cylinders at the 'yatra', which Nazira. mer minister Rakibul Hussain in Sootea, Dhruba Gogoi in Corporation Medical College together as one to fight the the COVID-19 pandemic. ly. was led by the TMC supremo, and The BJP is eyeing the presti- Samaguri, Md Nurul Huda in Duliajan and Etuwa Munda in (Faridabad) held in New Delhi, pandemic," he said. During the ceremony, the In his address, Naidu also joined by her ministerial colleague gious Titabor seat, which was Rupohihat, Rupjyoti Kurmi in Tingkhong. Naidu praised doctors, scien- Naidu also lauded the Indian vice president was glad to see referred to several other health Chandrima Bhattacharya, and party held by the three-time chief Mariani, Roselina Tirkey in In Majuli seat, the party has tists and policymakers for fight industry for ramping up pro- that all the medal winners challenges that need to be MPs Mimi Chakraborty and Nusrat minister who died due to post- Sarupathar and Durga Bhumij in renominated Ranoj Kumar Pegu against the virus. duction of essential items such were girls. addressed such as low doctor- Jahan. Claiming that LPG cylinders COVID complications on Doomdooma. who had represented it for three "I salute the entire medical as PPE kits, surgical gloves, face He congratulated them and patient ratio, shortage of med- would soon be beyond the reach of November 23 last year, while the Golaghat is witnessing inter- consecutive terms since 2001 but fraternity from doctors to nurs- masks, ventilators and vac- underlined the need to provide ical colleges, inadequate infra- common man, the CM had said on Congress is seeking to retain it. esting developments as former was defeated by Chief Minister es, para-medical staff and san- cines. He also appreciated the equal opportunities to women structure in rural areas, and Saturday that massive demonstra- Apart from Titabor, the names minister and sitting MLA Ajanta Sarbananda Sonowal by over itary workers, technicians and medical and paramedical insti- in every field. low adoption of health insur- tions should be held to "make our of candidates for Tinsukia, Neog quit Congress to contest 18,000 votes in the 2016 elec- ASHA workers in villages, tutes being run by the ESIC for "I have always believed that ance. voices heard". Dhakuakhana, Behali, Dhing the polls on a BJP ticket, while tions. INDIA CORNER Kumaraswamy Kolkata Police recovers over hits out at ‘Feel at home in W Bengal’ Shah confident of PNS n NEW DELHI taincy Kolkata Knight Riders Rs 60 lakh cash in drug case move to bring (KKR) won two finals of the BJP leader and MP Gautam IPL, has a fan following among he Special Task Force (STF) petroleum Gambhir who is likely to join the youth of the state where NDA win in TN Tof the Kolkata Police on party's campaign in poll-bound polls for 294 assembly seats will PNS n KANYAKUMARI Eandhi Tamizhagam Velvom" Sunday seized unaccounted West Bengal on Sunday said he begin on March 27. (Will Win Tamil Nadu Carrying cash of over Rs 60 lakh from under GST always felt at home in the state. The fate of the West Bengal Union Home Minister Amit the flag of victory) campaign from an office here in connection PNS n BENGALURU The former top order Indian people and the state cannot be Shah on Sunday launched his Suseendiram in this district, Shah with its investigation into a batsman is likely to begin cam- decided by bombs and bullets, party's campaign for the April said he was confident that a coali- drug peddling case, a senior Former Karnataka Chief paigning in West Bengal from Gambhir said expressing con- 6 bypoll here and tion government of the NDA will officer said. Acting on specific Minister H D Kumaraswamy March 22. He will campaign in cern over "incessant and mind- exuded confidence that the come to power in the state after inputs given by a drug peddler on Sunday said bringing petro- all eight phases of the assembly less" killings of political work- party would not only win here, the April 6 assembly polls. who was arrested on March 1 leum products within the ambit polls in the state as well as in ers and violent clashes between but that the NDA in Tamil Nadu BJP has fielded former Union from West Bengal's Purba of GST would be a death knell three phases of the Assam parties. would emerge victorious in the Minister Pon Radhakrishnan Bardhaman district, the STF for the states. assembly polls, said an aide of Multiple reports of bomb Assembly elections too next for the Lok Sabha bypoll, neces- sleuths raided the office of a In a series of tweets in the East Delhi MP. was a party of "outsiders" and it making factories working in month. sitated due to the death of person in the Jorasanko area and recovered Rs 60.97 lakh cash from , the JD(S) second- in- This will be Gambhir's first had no place in the state. overdrive have surfaced in The BJP is part of the Congress MP H Vasantha there, he said. "The recovered money was sent to the office by the command opposed the full-fledged election campaign "Not even for a brief moment recent times, he said. AIADMK-led National Kumar last year due to COVID- drug peddler through 'hawala'. We are looking for the owner of the attempts to include fuel in for the BJP outside Delhi. was I made to feel that I was an "Intimidation, threats and Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 19. Kicking off his party's cam- office. He seems to have a role in drug peddling," the officer said. GST and appealed to Chief Earlier, he had campaigned for outsider and was not born or violence have been made new Tamil Nadu and the party is paign with Radhakrishnan,state The STF personnel had seized over five kg of heroin, worth Rs 25.09 Minister B S Yediyurappa not former hockey player Sandip brought up in Kolkata or any- normal by the Left and the contesting the April 6 bypoll to BJP chief L Murugan and other crore in the international market, from the arrested person. A case to allow this to happen as it Singh in Haryana assembly where else in Bengal, that I had Trinamool Congress for decades the Kanyakumari parliamentary senior state BJP leaders in tow, has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of would dry the state's resources. polls last year. His plans for a not attended Presidency College and it has now become a part of segment as part of its seat-shar- Shah said he visited 11 houses the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the "The central government is visit to Jammu and Kashmir or Jadavpur University or that the political culture of Bengal?," ing agreement with the to "convey Prime Minister officer added. systematically pushing petrole- during the district develop- I did not have egg rolls from he alleged. Dravidian party. Narendra Modi's message." um products into the GST in ment council (DDC) polls in Park Street while growing up. He said the ruling party is Single phase polls to 234 Addressing reporters, he said the hope of lowering prices, December 2020 did not mate- "I always felt like a part of this willing to go to any extent to assembly seats in the state are "we have started the campaign UP: 29 people taken ill using public outrage against the rialise. huge and happy family which silence any opposition in the also scheduled on April 6, with to take the BJP's Lotus symbol oil price hike as pretext. Gambhir said he felt "sad and showered me with love and state. This is not the ethos of arch rival AIADMK and DMK door-to-door," and appealed to Subjecting petroleum prod- dejected" over West Bengal blessings every time I visited the Bengal and the voters in the led combines keen to ensure vic- the public and the voters to elect after eating ‘prasad' ucts to GST would be a death Chief Minister Mamata state," the former cricketer said. state must make it clear, the BJP tory for the respective alliances. Radhakrishnan as the party wenty nine people were admit- knell for states," the former Banerjee's remarks that the BJP Gambhir, under whose cap- leader said. Launching his "Vetri Kodi "needs him." Tted to a hospital when they Chief Minister said. complained of stomach ache after According to him, cess on having 'prasad' during a religious petroleum products is one of function here, police said on the major sources of revenue Sunday. A 'Bhagwat Khata' was for the states. Six states reporting high Will not seek share in power organised at Jukhaya villeage here The central government on Saturday night after which peo- levies excessive taxes and col- ple ate 'prasad' at a 'Bhandara' fol- lects more revenue than the daily COVID-19 cases should DMK win: TN Cong lowing which they complained of states. Now, it is the strategy of stomach ache and were taken to the district hospital, police said. bringing petroleum into the PNS n NEW DELHI cases increased to 1.84 lakh PNS n CHENNAI allies to survive. Their condition was stated to be out of danger, police said. District GST and compromising the (1,84,523) which now consists Asked if his party has sought Magistrate Rakesh Kumar Mishra said all those admitted were fine revenues of the states, he Six states including of 1.65 per cent of the total Tamil Nadu Congress a Rajya Sabha seat from the and a team of doctors has also been sent to the village. Senior dis- charged. , Kerala, Punjab infections. Committee president K S DMK, Alagiri answered in the trict administration officials have also been rushed to the village to The former Chief Minister and Gujarat are reporting high According to the data, 100 Alagiri on Sunday said his affirmative, adding that the keep an eye on the situation. The doctors said those admitted had alleged that the centre has not daily COVID-19 cases, deaths were reported in a span party did not intend seeking a DMK has assured them that it suffered food poisoning. yet provided the compensation accounting for 84.71 per cent of 24 hours. share in power if the DMK is would consider the request. that the states had to receive of the 18,711 new cases, the Six states account for 87 per elected after the April 6 assem- In June 2022, six Rajya after the GST was approved, he Union Health Ministry said on cent of the new deaths. bly poll. Sabha members, four from said. Sunday. Maharashtra saw the maxi- He expressed joy over the the ruling AIADMK and two Sex ratio among tribals better As thousands of crores have Maharashtra continues to mum casualties (47). Kerala fol- Congress getting 25 seats from from the main opposition not been remitted by the cen- report the highest daily new lows with 16 daily deaths. the Dravidian partner. His DMK, will retire. than general population: Prez tre, states have been begging for cases at 10,187. It is followed by Punjab reported 12 deaths. party has, however, sought a Alagiri denied that his party arrears, he added. Kerala with 2,791 while Punjab In the past two weeks, 10 Rajya Sabha seat from the was currently not giving resident Ram Nath Kovind "Now, if the petroleum rev- reported 1,159 new cases. states have not reported any DMK, the TNCC leader said. 'talks' of BJP making such a prominence to its slogan of set- Pon Sunday said people enue is handed over to the cen- The Centre is continuously COVID-19 deaths while 12 After signing the seat shar- demand with the AIADMK, he ting up 'Kamaraj rule' in Tamil can learn a lot from tribal tre, the states' plight will be mis- engaging with the states and states reported between 1 and ing agreement with DMK chief said, "no, we have no such Nadu. communities where there erable," Kumaraswamy said. UTs reporting higher caseload 10 deaths. M K Stalin here, Alagiri, all intention." The Congress would give a was no gender-based dis- According to him, the states of active cases and those show- Nineteen states and UTs smiles, told reporters that the "No," he said to a question thrust to the slogan after the crimination and as a result, will suffer hardships without ing a rise in the daily new have not reported any conclusion of the deal has on whether he would contest 2021 Assembly election and the sex ratio among them income and without grants for COVID cases, the ministry COVID-19 deaths in a span of given his party huge enthu- the assembly election. work for it as "this is the time was better than the general development work, which said. 24 hours. These are Rajasthan, saism and joy. During the 2006-11 to defeat the BJP and not the population. Addressing a would force them to either pre- It has deputed high-level Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Secularism is the converging DMK regime, a Congress time to bring about the rule of state-level 'Janjatiya Sammelan (tribal meet)' here in Madhya sent a deficit budget or reduce teams to Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, Goa, Odisha, point for Congress, DMK and chorus of 'share in power' Kamaraj. Pradesh, Kovind said in tribal societies, groups are given impor- the size of the budget. Punjab, that are showing steep Himachal Pradesh, other constituents, he said. was well-known. However, After beating the BJP we will tance over individuals and cooperation is encouraged instead of The JD(S) leader said it increase in the daily new cases. Jharkhand, Sikkim, "BJP is a big disease of the the Dravidian party, then bring Kamaraj's rule," he said. competition. "We can learn a lot from our tribal brothers and sisters. would impede development. The other states reporting Lakshadweep, Ladakh (UT), country and it is trying to led by late M A Congress icon and free- In tribal communities, stress is laid on unity- basedsocieties," he The former Chief Minister high daily COVID-19 cases are Manipur, Meghalaya, infect others as well," he Karunanidhi,did not give in dom fighter, K Kamaraj was a said. "There is no discrimination between men and women, and that said if the centre was con- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Nagaland, Daman and Diu, alleged. to the clamour. former Chief Minister and is is why the sex ratio in these communities was better than the gen- cerned about oil prices, let it Eight states are displaying an Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Asked if there was a chance The AIADMK those days respected by people cutting eral population," he added. As part of their lifestyle, tribals give the immediately reduce its tax upward trajectory in daily new Tripura, Mizoram, Andaman for the Congress to seek a share had often mocked at the DMK across party lines for his hon- highest respect to nature, Kovind said. and then direct the states to cases, the ministry highlighted. and Nicobar Islands and in power if the DMK was as a 'minority' government for esty, good governance and a reduce taxes. India's total COVID-9 active . voted into office as there were depending on the support of its life dedicated for the people. Omar targets BJP leader Suvendhu Adhikari over Kashmir remarks Gandhians’ appeal to not demolish heritage buildings Hindu Mahasabha's ational Conference Recall Bapu's visit to Patna Medical College and Hospital in 1947 Nleader Omar Abdullah ̈ yatra to hail on Sunday hit out at BJP PNS n PATNA 15, 1947, and other heritage had come to Patna again after leader Suvendhu Adhikari structures of the PMCH -- visiting parts of Bengal post the for his remarks that West Three months before India's Bihar and Odisha's first med- communal riots. Manu had a Godse, Apte Bengal will become like independence, Mahatma ical college -- which are set to tremendous pain in her stom- PNS n GWALIOR Kashmir if the Trinamool Gandhi had visited the Patna be demolished as part of a ach and she was taken to the Congress came back to Medical College and Hospital mega redevelopment project. PMCH for appendicitis oper- The Akhil Bharatiya Hindu power in the state. "But for an appendicitis surgery of The state government's ation," said octogenarian Razi Mahasabha on Sunday said it according to you BJP wal- his grand-niece Manu, and so move has upset a large number Ahmad, director of the Gandhi would embark on a vehicle rally las Kashmir has become worried Bapu was that he sat of alumni members, heritage Sanghralaya in Patna. from here to Delhi on March paradise after August 2019 next to her, wearing a surgical lovers and scholars, who have References to this medical 14 to inform people about the so what's wrong with West mask and watched the entire already appealed to not dis- operation, are there in lives Mahatma Gandhi's assas- Bengal becoming Kashmir? Anyway, Bengalis love Kashmir & procedure in the operation mantle these iconic structures Mahatma Gandhi's own sin Nathuram Godse and co- visit us in large numbers so we forgive you your stupid, taste- theatre. and "restore and preserve some chronicles and diaries of Manu conspirator Narayan Apte. less comment," Omar said in a tweet. The former J-K chief min- Seventy-five years later, of the key landmark buildings Gandhi, translated from Notably, in January this year, ister was reacting to Adhikari's reported statement that West Gandhian scholars and his for the posterity". Gujarati a few years ago, who the right wing group opened a Bengal would become like Kashmir if the TMC returned to power admirers are now concerned Manu Gandhi, in whose was a very young freedom study centre on Godse at its in the assembly elections. Adhikari, a former TMC leader, is con- over the fate of the over 100- arms Mahatma Gandhi had was his dutiful companion in whom she considered as her fighter herself, standing liter- office here in Madhya Pradesh, testing against his former boss Mamata Banerjee from the year-old Bankipore General collapsed after falling to bullets the crusade for Independence 'mother', Manu had come ally by her grandfather and but closed it two days later fol- Nandigram seat. Hospital building in which the of an assassin on January 30, and a chronicler of his life. along with Gandhi to Bihar even went to jail with him, he lowing intervention by the dis- operation took place on May 1948, in Delhi's Birla House, "Seen, always by Bapu's side, several times. Together they said. trict administration. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 06

www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Risky resolve Exorcising the Will Mamata’s decision to contest Nandigram backfire or bring her back to power? OROP conundrum DEEPAK SINHA lectoral politics is a tricky game and, for political parties that are practically a one- person show, it’s especially important for the supremo to choose to contest from Esuch an Assembly seat that it sends a strong message among the masses that The ‘One Rank One Pension’ imbroglio is tormenting our Defence the leader is attached to the grassroots and doesn’t hesitate to take the rivals head on. This has a psychological impact on the voters, not only in the particular constituency personnel and veterans, who continue to lose hope each passing day the leader contests from but across the State, which helps consolidate the vote bank in that party’s favour. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee seems to have hit the right note by ne issue that distin- deciding to contest from Nandigram, the seat held by her one-time confidant Suvendu guishes the Narendra Adhikari who dumped the TMC to join the BJP in December. By doing so, Mamata — Modi Government from its earlier itera- who is beleaguered by a spate of defections from tionsO is the manner in which it the TMC in the five months preceding the Assembly has used the military, quite elections — has taken the fight to the BJP’s camp successfully at that, to portray and tried to project a pro-poor image by returning an apparently muscular for- eign policy, not least for the to her political roots. The Trinamool’s sweep of domestic audience. This has Nandigram in 2007 is one of the key factors that paved allowed it to reap rich dividends the way for her political resurrection and catapulted at the hustings. Yet ironically, her to power in 2011. Adhikari, who wields consid- apart from praising the military erable influence in the constituency, had thrown down in public, Modi has done little for them on the ground, display- the gauntlet to Mamata to contest from the seat. Now, ing little concern for the morale Mamata seems to have accepted the challenge and or well-being of its personnel. asserted that “this is a smiley election”. It might Take the issue of welfare of appear to be a case of simple political enmity but our servicemen. The Government has reduced there is no denying that it has deeper political connotations. Canteen facilities, is intent on With almost 40 per cent Muslim voters and a sizeable number of Dalits in the con- opening up and monetising stituency, Mamata might be confident of her win and Adhikari, after all, may not have Cantonment lands, adding to very bright prospects of defeating her but the contest here will certainly be demanding the insecurity of families of servicemen separated over long ue to this day. The fact that the cially the Government’s refusal than his junior irrespective of on her in terms of time, energy and attention to other seats; in other words, a victory periods due to their spouses Government has done nothing to put in public domain the the date of retirement and in Nandigram might cost Mamata a few other constituencies. At a time when Didi is being deployed either opera- to resolve matters, and instead Justice Reddy Committee (to similarly placed officers of the already licking the wounds inflicted by scores of defectors, her special focus on Nandigram tionally or on training. In addi- resorted to issuing misleading look into anomalies in OROP) same rank are to be given the might cost the Trinamool dear in West Bengal. Undoubtedly, Adhikari — who was the tion, he has refused to authorise statements and even violence Report, submitted in October same pension irrespective of the Non-Functional Financial against them, is undoubtedly a 2016, forced the military veter- the date of retirement.” These architect of the ouster of the Left from Nandigram in 2007 — is the BJP’s biggest acqui- Upgrade (NFFU), which is precursor as to how this ans to approach the Supreme are directions that the Defence sition but the saffron party’s real objective is to oust the TMC from power and not just authorised to other Central Government will handle the Court. Over four years later, the Ministry has yet to fully imple- win the battle of prestige. So, from this viewpoint, Mamata’s decision to contest from Government services, including farmers’ protest in the long run. case has made tardy progress ment and which in no uncer- the constituency might actually serve the BJP which has already launched its “Mission the Central Armed Police At the end of the day, the mainly due to the tain terms accede to what the Forces, thereby lowering their issue is very simple. All that Government’s efforts to delay. veterans have been demanding. 200+”. Moreover, Mamata’s dropping out of Kolkata’s Bhowanipore seat, which she status and emoluments in com- the veterans demand is a By not taking cognisance Interestingly enough in represented for two terms and where her party trailed in the 2019 general elections by parison to the other services. chance to live out their retire- AT THE END OF THE of this issue, the Bench has not 2014, when the Supreme a few thousand votes, has given the saffron party ammunition to mock her by saying The plain fact is that the grant ment with dignity, feasible been kind to the veterans, who Court was passing directions that it shows her nervousness. Whether it is Didi’s apprehensiveness or a bold, calcu- of NFFU to bureaucrats allows only if their pensions are DAY, THE ISSUE continue to suffer and lose to the Government to correct them to get OROP, through the protected from rising infla- IS VERY SIMPLE. hope as each day passes. What the anomalies in the pensions lated move, or the BJP’s ploy to make Mamata channelise all her energy and focus on back door as it were, because tion as the majority retires rel- is worse, the Justices hearing of High Court Justices, then to Nandigram, thus making her a spent force elsewhere, is the moot question which nearly all of them now retire in atively young; that this ALL THAT THE the case, now in the final argu- Chief Justice of India P only voters will answer. For now, with the recent turn of events, West Bengal has become the Apex Grade. Government is unwilling to VETERANS ments stage, have repeatedly Sathasivam directed that “one a hot spot of politics with the parties doing all that they can to win the elections. All these little pinpricks ran- do so reeks of hypocrisy. postponed the hearing on the rank one pension must be the kle and more so this For example, even while DEMAND IS A grounds they have not had the norm in respect of a consti- Government’s unwillingness to this Government opposes CHANCE TO LIVE requisite time to study and tutional office”, a benefit PICTALK implement OROP in letter and OROP for its military veterans, understand the case in detail. which Justices of the Supreme spirit as envisaged by the it lost little time in ensuring OUT THEIR The next hearing is in a few Court already enjoyed. Parliamentary Committee head- that all Members of Parliament RETIREMENT WITH days and one hopes the Bench Finally, can it really be the ed by veteran BJP MP Bhagat receive pensions calculated in DIGNITY, FEASIBLE will actually hear the case and case that in a democracy like Singh Koshyari: A definition much the same manner that not kick it down the road. ours, the constitutional that had been accepted by both military veterans have been ONLY IF THEIR Oddly enough for the vast authorities do not see them- Houses of Parliament and the demanding. In 2018, it amend- PENSIONS ARE majority of us, not particular- selves as mere public servants then UPA Government in power. ed Clause 8A of ‘The Salary ly conversant with the intrica- and believe themselves to be What is particularly galling is Allowances and Pension of PROTECTED cies of the judicial process, this superior to other Government that Modi used this very issue to Members Act, 1954’, to provide FROM RISING hearing in itself appears to be servants and ordinary citizens? galvanise the serving and veter- for an increase in the autho- completely superfluous. This is (The writer is a military an community during the 2014 rised pension every five years INFLATION AS THE because the Supreme Court veteran, who is a consultant general elections. on the basis of the Cost MAJORITY RETIRES had on September 9, 2008, in with the Observer Research His sanctioning of a distort- Inflation Index, which clearly its judgment in the case of Foundation and Senior ed version of what had been links pensions for all former RELATIVELY YOUNG Union of India and Maj Gen Visiting Fellow with The promised earlier forced the vet- members to what is received SPS Vains and Others, ruled: Peninsula Foundation, erans to launch peaceful protests by the incumbent. “No Defence personnel senior Chennai. The views expressed on June 14, 2015, which contin- This unfair treatment, espe- in rank can get lesser pension are personal.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUNDBITE

A Japanese macaque soaks in a hot spring in Jigokudani valley in Nagano Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo AP PUNISH THE PROTOCOL VIOLATORS The State Sir — The Government must step up its Food wastage is a curse Government will awareness drive with respect to COVID-19 ensure piped water vaccination as many people are still not Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) in every household aware of the importance of getting vaccinat- report 2021 showing 50 kg per year per person in Gujarat, including Diabolical dowry ed. Most of these people are from villages food wastage is both worrying and dishearten- those in the slums who don’t follow the safety protocols. They ing in view of the fact that the wastage account- and shanties, by 2022. A young woman’s recent suicide in Ahmedabad must neither sanitise their hands regularly nor ing for millions of metric tonnes, if saved, can wear a face mask. save thousands of lives of the hungry and the Gujarat Chief Minister jolt our conscience and nudge us to correct course The Government must advertise the list malnourished. — Vijay Rupani of the centres where jabs are being provid- We must not forget about the plight of those e are living in the 21st century but it seems, for a majority of women in India, ed in vernacular newspapers across the who go to bed hungry. Thousands of labourers, we are still living in ancient times when a woman’s worth was quantified by the nation. It must also announce it on radio and who were recently forced to leave the big cities By the end of June, Wamount of dowry she brought along at the time of marriage. What else can explain telecast the list on national television. The and migrate back to their villages during the we will already be in the shameful fact that when women are going into space, working as scientists and lead- information will help ensure that senior cit- t refers to the editorial ‘Blasphemous' (March COVID-19 lockdown, are struggling hard to sus- economic normality. izens choose their nearest hospital for We are going to have ing countries and global bodies, young women in our country are forced to end their lives 6). It is a sin to waste food but the reality is tain themselves. We have responsibility towards immunisation in a hassle-free manner. Ithat when people go to restaurants and eater- our poor brethren. It is also seen that people who greater growth and because they are unable to bear the harassment meted Further, just imposing a fine on those ies, they waste food as they order more than they order food at home too waste much in their plate. recovery in industrial activity. out by their husbands and in-laws over “inadequate” who err is not enough. There should be can eat. The rest of the food in their plate is While placing an online order, we must take care dowry? The latest in the long line of victims of a despi- strict punishment for not wearing the thrown into dustbins. Despite the Government's that we order only the quantity which we can eas- Mexico President — Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador cable and archaic system, which was abolished and mask. It is also seen that police officials often attempts to provide food security to all, it is still ily consume. There is a lot of wastage of veg- misuse their powers and threaten the poor a distant dream. etables, fruits and other items like fish, meat and criminalised in India in 1961, is a 23-year-old woman in the name of not adhering to the guide- Thousands die of hunger every year in India eggs during transportation and due to lack of from Gujarat who ended her life by jumping into Abbas-Mustan are lines. They extort money from poor vendors and abroad and yet people don't realise the proper storage facilities. like family to me. It’s Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati river. Before dying, she shot who fail to wear mask or who do not wear importance of not wasting food. The United Azhar A Khan | Rampur been a 22-year a video and made an impassioned plea to all Muslims it properly. The Government needs to dis- association since for ending the dowry system as “it is illegitimate and seminate information with respect to Soldier. I have always Coronavirus vaccination through all medi- for the crops and will finish off the to be the trend. While the intended purpose loved their vision of forbidden”. Though the woman’s husband was arrest- ums of communication. It is also the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee of such a move is to push up the sales, when making movies. ed for abetting her suicide, and many prominent lead- responsibility of the citizens to maintain (APMC) mandis in India. a product has a fair market share, what is the Actor ers from the community have condemned those who social distancing and get themselves vacci- The 100-day period of protest is a blot need for brand ambassadors? — Bobby Deol take dowry and asked people to end this social evil, nated when their turn comes. Even for those on India’s democracy and the treatment Further, when a company can achieve who have taken the jab, precaution is first meted out to the protesters is simply inhu- a sizeable market share for a product on its it will not bring the woman back. and foremost. We have no idea how the mane. However, the Opposition is with the own strength, why should it spend unnec- The health of the elite Dowry is a blot on our society and country where we worship goddesses and women virus mutates or changes its form and farmers. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit essarily? And naturally, such expenditure will athletes training in are considered the incarnation of Lakshmi and Durga. It is a shame that in a nation whose becomes lethal. We must remember that out at the Centre over the farmers’ protest have a bearing on the buyers as product price the national camp for prevention is always better than cure. and said nails were laid at Delhi’s borders will go up, for where else will the company Olympics is our Prime Minister has given a clarion call for “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao”, our daughters priority, but we have are either killed or forced to commit suicide over dowry. The National Crime Records Varun Dambal | Bengaluru for those, whose sons risk their lives at the find money to meet such heavy expendi- to follow protocol of country’s borders. tures? the health department. Bureau’s 2017 report is an indication of the gravity of the situation as India recorded GOVT MUST ACT TO END THE PLIGHT OF FARMERS Farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana To sum up, a product does not need any nearly 7,000 dowry-linked deaths. Also, dowry deaths rose from 19 per day in 2001 Sir — The ongoing farmers’ protest is the and western Uttar Pradesh, have been endorsement if it has a fair share of accep- Union Sports Minister to 21 per day in 2016. As usual, the fingers will point towards weak law enforcement result of the Government’s arrogance as it camping at several border points of Delhi, tance in the market. Even if celebrities are — Kiren Rijiju and non-implementation of laws, but the fact remains that the laws are adequate to end is not ready to agree to the demand of the including Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur, roped in, seldom does it help boost the sales, this malaise. The Supreme Court recently made it abundantly clear that it will not tol- growers. The farmers are demanding com- since November 28 last year but farmers for the people know better about the prod- plete repeal of the three contentious farm across the India are now coming out in their ucts than the celebrities. The product must The Delhi Cabinet erate harassment of women for dowry. It is we, the people, who have to change. Parents laws and are not ready to settle for anything support. be of such quality that consumers purcahse has given approval for must educate their daughters and stop seeing them as a burden. If you have a self- less. The Government, on the other hand Yash Pal Ralhan | Jalandhar it even if a celebrity doesn’t endorse it. constitution of the reliant daughter with good education and a job, you don’t have to pay someone for her ,is hell-bent to impose these laws as it is in V S Jayaraman | Chennai Delhi Board of School upkeep. Women, too, should refuse to marry men who seek dowry. It is only when the consonance with its agenda of rampant pri- WHY NEED CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT? Education. vatisation. It will be a setback to the prevail- Sir — Companies signing celebrities as the parents and women grow a spine that this evil practice will end. Don’t expect anyone Send your feedback to: Delhi Chief Minister ing Minimum Support Price (MSP) system brand ambassadors for their products seems [email protected] else to come and help you. This Women’s Day, do take a pledge to help yourself. — Arvind Kejriwal HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 07 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ FIRSTCOLUMN Defying norms EMPOWERMENT BEGINS AT HOME for better lives ARCHANA DATTA Parents have to walk the talk and drive home the point that the girl child is no different from her male sibling Sadly, in spite of women’s foray into many non-traditional fields, only one-quarter of Indian women, compared to 82 per cent of men, are in the labour market his year, two women created history by join- ing the Telangana Southern Power TDistribution Corporation Limited (TSSPD- RAVI CHANDER KOCHHAR CL) as junior powerline workers and becoming omen’s empowerment has often been a buzzword and the a part of a workforce that has solely comprised men central theme of numerous seminars, webinars and panel in the State. The women did so after qualifying tests, including climbing up an electric pole. Still Wdiscussions in the recent past. This is more so as the job didn’t come on a platter. The duo had to International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8, knock on the High Court’s door, challenging the approaches. At every such forum, it has been emphasised that a corporation’s stand that “such posts are reserved woman must have the courage to stand up and make her pres- for men.” ence felt to ensure that she gets her due in every walk of life, be it Nevertheless, despite such occupational seg- her family, educational institutions or the workplace. All stakehold- regations and archaic rules, many women dared ers, including the Government and society must play their respec- to storm male bastions. Surely, Delhi’s Mehrunnisha Shokat Ali is one of them. She has tive role in ensuring women empowerment, for nurturing and effec- been working as a bouncer for the last 15 years, tively taking women on board for nation building. demolishing the notion that women belong to the Here, rather than mere formulation and enactment of various weaker sex and need men’s protection. “I was policies and provisions, society has a much more important role always fascinated by people in the Army and the to play in achieving the desired outcome. If you study life histories police. But I couldn’t nurture any such ambitions THIS of those who have made a mark in society, they follow a certain as my highly orthodox father was totally against MAJOR giving any of his daughters an education. pattern with commonalities including their upbringing, education and GENDER GAP Thankfully, my mother sent us to school”, remi- career profile, further signifying the impactful role societies play in IN EMPLOYMENT niscences Mehrunnisha. “When I joined the NCC CAN ONLY women’s empowerment. in school, my father got furious and burnt my uni- BE REVERSED form. Luckily, by that time, I had learnt some basics BY TURNING of judo and boxing. Later, after seeing a posse of THE FOCUS well-built men in black suits in the show Indian ON WOMEN Idol, I wanted to become one of them”, she IN ECONOMIC recounts. However, after her father suffered a loss in REVIVAL self, along with hands-on experi- West Bengal Government’s and put her daughters in an orphan- business, the responsibility of becoming the fam- STRATEGIES ence.” A young mother, she gives the Gatidhara scheme in 2019. This way age. Today, her daughters stay with ily’s breadwinner was thrust on her. Luckily she AND ADOPTING A credit for her success to her parents, I can feed my family.” She lost her her, study in good schools, and she met Arun Rana, who owns a security agency and GENDER-SENSITIVE husband and two siblings and says husband even before her first child is the owner of two cars. She drives a restaurant in Hauz Khas, South Delhi. Rana APPROACH IN A “more women are now shaking off was born. Manasi was soon thrown one herself while the other one is engaged her in his restaurant as he was “looking POST-PANDEMIC inhibitions, coming forward and out of her in-laws’ house, while, her driven by her sister. Ganga says that for women bouncers to put female customers at WORLD. supporting each other.” impoverished father was equally “I don’t want to look back, and I ease and found her very capable of easing any ten- ONLY THEN Though women at the steering unwilling to bear her burden. In would like to help more women sion.” Now, in her mid-30s, Mehrunnisha, who WILL WE wheel may not be a uncommon search of a living, she left her who suffered like me.” As it is said, “charity begins at home”, the starting point for maintains a strict workout regime, has earned the BE ABLE sight, but, choosing it as a vocation father’s home for Kolkata, got a job Amrita Gupta, director, research women’s empowerment is within the family where each sibling must experience of working with many high-profile TO CREATE is. Notwithstanding age-old biases at a loan financing company for a and advocacy, Azad Foundation be given equal opportunity all through their formative years. In this women and men in the world of film, entertain- A ‘NEW INDIA’ about women drivers, Delhi’s paltry sum, which enabled her to says that in order to encourage regard, parents can play a very important role and both mother and ment and business. She looks forward to launch- Anjana, Kolkata’s Manasi and put her son at a care agency. In her resource-poor women, who are father have to walk the talk and consciously drive home the point ing her own security agency with her sister Jaipur’s Ganga are professional dri- lone struggle, she was duped by an mostly first generation learners, a among the children that the girl child is no different and doesn’t have Tarannum, who is also a bouncer. vers. Leaving behind their traumat- unscrupulous man with false flexible training mode is followed, Unlike the Ali sisters, for 24-year-old Sabina ic past, all of them got their train- promises of marriage, who desert- covering technical skills for the to be treated differently. working for a top global brand in Gurugram, the ing under the ‘Women at the ed her once she became pregnant. licence test, and also transformative The second stage which equally influences the mindset of the path was less bumpy. Sabina confidently says: “I Wheels’ programme of the Azad The local church came to her res- aspects like spoken English, self- young generation towards the principles of gender equality and learnt martial arts in order to become a bouncer. Foundation, a multi-city-based cue and her life got irrevocably defence, basic etiquette. On an women empowerment is at the educational institutions. It is here I am not in the profession for money alone, I get NGO. Anjana, who has been driving changed once she came in touch average, about 300-400 women get that they come out of their homes and join peers of both genders. a lot of respect in my workplace. I shall marry, only commercial cabs for the last eight with the Azad Foundation. Now, training every year and about 50 per These children are under the mentorship of their teachers and the if I am allowed to work.” Now, the vice-president years, now confidently says that, “I her elder son is in a boarding cent of them get placements. onus lies with the schools and colleges to ensure that the girl child of a security agency with a pan-India clientele, enjoy my work. I got my heavy vehi- school, the younger one studies in Sadly, in spite of women’s foray Sabina admits that “there is a growing demand for cle driving licence in 2020 and am a reputed school in Kolkata and into many non-traditional fields, is given a fair chance at every level, not only in academics and women security personnel and many clients con- ready for any challenging job.” Manasi is saving money for a house only one-quarter of Indian women, research but in all other extracurricular activities as well. It is up to sider them safe, more disciplined and efficient.” Trapped in an unhappy marriage of her own. compared to 82 per cent of men, are the management to ensure an equal opportunity to all. There should The security business is not the only glass ceil- with a drunkard husband who had While, Ganga’s poor father mar- in the labour market, says a World be no discrimination in the selection process and every male and ing that women are breaking. While, in the Indian no fixed income, Anjana was des- ried her off at an early age, and at Economic Forum, 2020 report. female candidate should be given a fair chance. Thereafter, all through psyche, alcohol, cocktails, booze are still taboo perately looking for a job to feed her her in-laws’ place, she faced contin- Worryingly, this is likely to shrink their career, it must be ensured that women are given opportuni- words and going to a bar is a strict “no, no” for two children when Azad uous harassment, initially, for dowry, further by 23.5 percentage points in ties at par with their male counterparts and assessed on the same girls, there are many women like Delhi’s Suchana Foundation came to her aid. Anjana, and later, for giving birth to two girl the post-pandemic phase, says Bera Sharma, who are breaking the barriers here now, in her late-30s, says that “my children. When she came to live Oxfam. parameters for professional appraisal and promotions. It is also the too. A management degree-holder, Suchana is a The writer is former life’s only mission is to fulfil the with her husband in his workplace This major gender gap in responsibility of the management to create a conducive work envi- Director-General, mixologist and currently the India brand head of Doordarshan, dreams of my two children. My hus- at Jaipur, she attempted to commit employment can only be reversed ronment devoid of any form of discrimination. a major player in the global spirits industry. A pro- and All India Radio. band no longer interferes in my life, suicide along with her daughters by turning the focus on women in Further, considering the special needs of women and the bio- lific travel, cuisine and lifestyle writer with a huge She was also Press though the separation suit is still when she couldn’t bear the mental economic revival strategies and logical differences with men, maternity and other leaves should be Instagram following, Suchana explains that Secretary, pending in the court.” Manasi, a vic- and physical torture any more. She adopting a gender-sensitive President of India. granted at the appropriate time. On the other hand, women must “mixology is not only about creating a unique tim of child marriage, proudly says, was rescued from the railway station approach in a post-pandemic world. blend, but delving deep into the history and cul- The views expressed “I use my Alto 300 car for commer- and given shelter at a welfare home, Only then will we be able to create not take any undue favour or advantage and must climb the lad- are personal. ture of each drink by continuously educating one- cial rides, which I got under the where she worked for some time, a ‘New India.’ der of success on their merit. Be it professional, administrative, or interpersonal relationship, women must move with confidence. They must prove themselves as competent, committed and self-moti- POINTCOUNTERPOINT vated. Moreover, there is a need to change the male mindset and men must understand that in today’s competitive world with the ethos of gender equality at the helm, if any woman is better, they I WILL CONTEST FROM NANDIGRAM WE WANT THE SON OF MIDNAPORE, NOT OUTSIDERS. must accept the fact, learn to respect her authority and take orders AS I STICK TO MY WORDS. THIS WE WILL SEE YOU ON THE BATTLEFIELD. ON MAY 2, from a female boss. Remember there are no free lunches and every IS A SMILEY ELECTION. YOU WILL LOSE AND LEAVE. opportunity comes with a price tag. The question is whether you are ready to pay the price! —WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER —BJP LEADER (The writer is Group Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Uttar MAMATA BANERJEE SUVENDU ADHIKARI Pradesh. The views expressed are personal.) When the unsung dare to dream and sing despite all odds If we look around us, in the communities closest to us, we may find many such women shining beneath the rubble of class, caste and poverty t is quite customary to see I first heard about Shilpa simply held me spell- formed a band, the Chandigarh. driver’s daughter, another the world applauding when her mother started bound. It was powerful, Savitribai Phule Band. I Shilpa is a representative may have had a sex worker as Iwomen achievers around helping me out at home it was musical and it was marveled at the appropri- of women who dare to dream, her mother and yet another the time of the International around six-and-a-half-years like liquid gold. Not a ateness of the name: Who who are powerhouses of tal- may have a parent who Women’s Day, which is today. ago. She is the eldest of four note out of place. And better than the great ent and creativity, who do not sweeps the road. But they Scores of felicitation cere- siblings, all girls. Her moth- the felicity with which Indian social reformer allow their social standing to became who they are today, monies where women trail- er would often tell me sor- she sang English songs and educationist, come between them and the after beating all odds. On the blazers are recognised for rowfully about how she quite took my breath Savitribai Phule often world. If we look around us, sheer dint of their talent and their contribution are organ- SWATI PAL would be taunted by others away. credited as being the in the communities closest to hard work. ised across the length and for not having borne a son Shilpa was never mother of Indian femi- us, we may find many such When I asked Shilpa what breadth of the country and and I would pacify her and interested in studies but nism, to name one’s band women, who are precious her dreams and plans for the around the world. It is tell her that I, too, was one of completed her school after. The band members gemstones, shining beneath future are, she answered fear- encouraging to see the acco- four daughters. It was always education till the 12th are Shivraj, Raja, Aman, the rubble of class, caste and lessly and confidently, “I want lades and to learn about the wonderful to hear about her standard. Hearing her Varsha, Neha, Sunil, poverty. to be a very big singer in the women who are finally being daughters and slowly as the talk in English and listen- Rohit and Shilpa herself. The college which I have future. I want to take my band given their space under the anecdotes were narrated, I ing to her sing, in three brother (boy) singing, his Shivaraj is the been a part of for close to forward and perform abroad.” Sun. learnt about Shilpa. different languages with equal name is Vijay. He took me to Coordinator. Sunil plays the three decades has many such She trains daily. Sings But this article is a story I learnt that she could fluency, I understood as never his NGO named Ideal Youth cohone, Aman and Varsha, students. Students who come wherever called. Her passion about a young woman whom sing , English and even before that the university of Health and Welfare Society the guitar and Neha and Raja from the most underprivi- burns bright. She is undaunt- few know and as of now, her Punjabi songs. Soon I was life is as educative as actual and when we went there, he form the chorus. Shilpa is the leged situations but that did ed by circumstances. Failures public face is limited, to say delighted to actually hear her institutions of repute and told me that we could sing lead singer of the band and is not prevent Aisha from never dim her ebullient spir- the least. She is not part of a sing and she sang with her concrete. there. That platform became accompanied by Rohit. They becoming a writer, Smridhi it. So she may have no defin- large organisation. She is the father, a man who makes his Shilpa tells me, and I my identity for me.” have performed professional- from becoming a police offi- itive plan of action but some- daughter of the woman who The writer is Principal, living by setting up a food quote her own words, in ly at various places in Delhi cer and Shweta from becom- how, I know she’s going to Janki Devi As time went by, Shilpa helps to keep the wheels of Memorial College, stall where he sells the most English, “I did not learn to met like-minded people at the including the Viswa Yuva ing a professional photogra- make it big, as big as the my domestic set-up move University of Delhi. delicious biryani among other sing. I used to sing on my NGO, people who nurtured a Kendra where their perfor- pher (names have been dreams she has. If she is only smoothly. Her name is Shilpa The views expressed delicacies. The father sang own and listen to the songs passion for singing like her- mance was hugely appreciat- changed). One may have been allowed to sing, the way she and she is all of 23. are personal. melodiously but Shilpa’s voice on radio and TV. I heard a self. And with them, she ed and also at Lucknow and a Delhi Road Transport bus wants. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 Money 08 Global trends, oil price to dictate PVR to invest Rs 150 cr to add 30-40 screens next fiscal market trend this week: Analysts PNS n NEW DELHI Multiplex major PVR plans to PNS n MUMBAI ket sentiment. invest Rs 150 crore to open up "On a weekly basis, despite to 40 screens across the coun- Stock markets will focus on the market closing in the try in the next fiscal. long term bond yield trends, positive territory the market The company's target of crude oil prices and macro- mood was sluggish. A sub- having 1,000 operational economic data this week as stantial jump in the long screens has been pushed by a investors look for cues amid term treasury yields and year due to the outbreak of the volatility, according to ana- upward activity in the dollar COVID-19 pandemic to the lysts. index towards 92, resulted in end of fiscal 2022-23, a top Besides, investments by weakness across the globe," company official has said. FPIs (Foreign Portfolio said Shrikant Chouhan, "We had to push back our Investors) as well as domes- Executive Vice President, plan by exactly a year because tic investors, movement of Equity Technical Research at of the pandemic ... By the end rupee against the US dollar Kotak Securities. of the financial year 2022-23, cination drive in the country terms of numbers, location," he and developments on the Further, Chouhan noted we should be able to reach will bring back audiences to noted. The multiplex industry coronavirus front are likely to that "in the coming week, we 1,000 screens," Sanjeev Kumar the cinema. has been one of the worst be closely watched for cues. could see Nifty/ Sensex Bijli, Joint Managing Director, "We have had a mixed cou- impacted segments due to the "The US 10 Year G-Sec touching minimum 14,750/ PVR Ltd told PTI. ple of last months. Not very outbreak of the COVID-19 yields have surpassed 1.5 per 50,000 or 14,550/ 49,300 lev- The company, which added 9 exciting because no big Hindi pandemic. The government cent on a closing basis which els. On the higher side, new screens this week in Mysuru movie got released. Hindi allowed cinema halls across the is somewhat negative for 15,150/ 51,200 and 15,280/ and Kanpur, plans to add 30-40 movies will start releasing country to operate at full global equities. The Dollar 51,600 would be major hur- new screens in the next financial from March 11. We have a capacity from February 1 with Index has also moved up The tone of the market 50,405.32, continuing its market. Additionally, Fed's dles. The focus should be on year beginning April 1. Bijli strong content pipeline. The adherence to COVID-19 safe- from 90 to 92 level, which is seems to be on the downside, falling trend for the second measures to maintain low- FMCG and auto companies". said Rs 150 crore would be out- year (next fiscal) looks very ty protocols. seen as a negative for emerg- for now, Oza added. day on Friday due to concerns interest rate and high liquid- Moreover, investors will lay for the opening of new promising," he added. Prior to that, multiplexes ing market currencies and On March 5, benchmark over bond yields. The NSE ity will also provide relief to also track domestic macroeco- screens in the next fiscal. When asked if the company and cinema halls were operat- also equities. BSE Sensex tumbled over 440 barometer Nifty ended lower the market sentiments," said nomic triggers -- CPI, WPI PVR at present operates is also looking for acquisition ing at 50 per cent sitting capac- "In the absence of any points and the NSE Nifty by 142.65 points or 0.95 per Vinod Nair, Head of Research and IIP -- for further cues. over 844 screens at 177 prop- opportunities for adding screens, ity in accordance with the major domestic trigger Indian cracked below the psycholog- cent at 14,938.10. at Geojit Financial Services. Investors will also track erties in 71 cities (India and Sri Bijli said the company always Unlock-5 guidelines issued by markets could take a cue ical 15,000-level amid relent- "In the coming week, the On a weekly basis, the movements in Brent crude Lanka). Bijli said a strong con- looks at the options available. the government following the from global developments less sell-off in global equities market will be mainly focus- Sensex gained 1,305.33 points prices as rising oil prices is tent pipeline of star-studded "There is no one approach pandemic. Multiplexes and and the US markets," said as US bond market turmoil ing on the expectations on or 2.65 per cent. another risk for Indian mar- Indian and regional films as for growth. We keep an eye out cinema halls were closed for Rusmik Oza, Executive Vice continued to rattle investors. whether the Fed, in its Analysts, however, believe kets. Brent crude futures, the well as foreign language films for all sorts of opportunities as almost seven months and President, Head of The 30-share Sensex plum- upcoming meeting, will the broader market is expect- global oil benchmark, is cur- along with an aggressive vac- long as they make sense in opened in October last year. Fundamental Research at meted by 440.76 points or maintain its accommodative ed to consolidate or correct rently hovering around USD Kotak Securities. 0.87 per cent to close at stance in a rising bond yield further amid a bearish mar- 69 per barrel. Govt proposes MONEY MATTERS Jungo TV bets big on market, Demand for campaign to hike in LIC's NTPC resumes power supply authorised after Sikkim assures payment capital launches Jungo Plus app merchandise low TPC has restored power supply to PNS n NEW DELHI Sikkim after the state's assurance PNS n NEW DELHI LGBTQ, K-Pop, Hollywood ad network in partnership PNS n KOLKATA mistic that demand will pick- Nof paying the outstanding amount movies and others as a part of with Verizon Media, Jungo up as poll heat rises with The government has pro- of Rs 89-crore in a time-bound The US-based streaming our content strategy," Jungo TV aims to target audiences in Traders selling election cam- every passing day. posed to significantly manner, a company official said on media company Jungo TV is TV CEO George Chung told India with its deep-rooted paign merchandise said that The traders at Burrabazar increase the authorised Sunday. From midnight of March 3, betting big on the Indian mar- PTI. content verticals; a viable busi- COVID-19 pandemic and are hopeful that once the full capital of LIC to Rs 25,000 the country's largest power producer ket and has launched its Jungo All the content on the plat- ness proposition for the brand, strict restrictions by the candidate list of BJP candidates crore to facilitate its listing NTPC had stopped 105 megawatt Plus app that will deliver free form is ad-supported and free content, and platform partners. Election Commission have is announced demand will slated for the next fiscal. (MW) of power supply to Sikkim live TV and video-on-demand to watch for the end-customer, "With the diversity of India's kept the demand for campaign kick-in. The BJP on Saturday Currently, the paid-up because of non-payment of Rs 89 crore outstanding dues. Despite content. he added. population, increased content material for West Bengal announced its first list of 57 capital of the life insur- the requirement of a Letter of Credit, Sikkim was not maintaining the The app will house content Founded in 2016 and head- consumption on mobile Assembly polls this year low candidates for the West Bengal ance company with over same. "NTPC Ltd has today (March 7) restored power supply to the from Hollywood blockbusters quartered in Los Angeles, phones, and variety of inter- compared to earlier elections. Assembly election. 29 crore policies is Rs state from 00:00 hours," the official said. Sikkim has committed to to passion-centric content ver- Jungo TV currently reaches ests, Jungo TV is poised to be They said most of the More than 90 per cent 100 crore. Starting with an releasing the outstanding amount within the time frame of six ticals like combat sports, over 800 million viewers India's leading platform to demand till now for poll cam- demand is from TMC and initial capital of Rs 5 crore months. It has opened a Letter of Credit (LC) and the state has paid LGBTQ, K-pop, international worldwide. It has existing provide audiences with pro- paign material is from the their demand is since the last in 1956, LIC has an asset bills for two months to NTPC, the official informed. The power and Indian traditional music strategic and content relation- gramming that will fuel their Trinamool Congress which few days even before the can- base of Rs 31,96,214.81 distribution utilities are mandated to open a Letter of Credit for among other categories. ships in India with players like passions," Chung said. has already announced its full didate list was announced. crore. The authorised getting power supply from generation firms. NTPC, under the "The unique feature that NXT Digital (The Hinduja He added that the app is list of candidates on Friday. The demand from Left parties share capital of LIC shall Ministry of Power, is India's largest power producer. differentiates us with other Group), MX Player, Art and available in India on Apple iOS "Demand is on the lower and BJP is around 5 per cent be Rs 25,000 crore divid- players in the market is the fact Artistes, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Store and Google Play, and the side compared to previous each as of now. Congress is out ed into 2,500 crore shares that we deep dive into verticals and The Art of Living Global company is in conversation elections due to various factors of sight," SP Textile poll mer- of Rs 10 each, as per the India Inc's overseas investment that audiences are passionate Network, among others. with other local Indian plat- including COVID-19 and EC's chandise wholesaler at amendments proposed in about like e-sports, interna- With the addition of Jungo forms to expand to other restrictions," traders said. Burrabazaar Rahul Gambhir the Life Insurance tional music, Indian music, Plus, along with a proprietary devices. However, they are opti- told PTI. Corporation Act, 1956. declines 31 pc to USD 1.85 bn ndia Inc's overseas direct investment fell by 31 per cent to IUSD 1.85 billion in February this Audi to launch year, the RBI data showed. Domestic Toyota plans to take rural road to Excitel partners with companies made investments of USD 2.66 billion in their overseas electric e-tron subsidiaries and joint-ventures in the year-ago month, February 2020. Of range in next realise sales potential of Glanza Zee5, eyes 3L users the total investment made by Indian PNS n NEW DELHI the demand for products like between Toyota and Suzuki, PNS n NEW DELHI are bundling multiple OTT companies in foreign markets, USD 1.36 billion was in the form of 2-3 months Glanza and Urban Cruiser is Maruti Suzuki sells Vitara services with our package," loan; USD 297.37 million comprised as equity investment and the PNS n NEW DELHI Having established its pres- much stronger in such areas, Brezza to TKM which after Broadband service provider Excitel CEO Vivek Raina told rest of USD 183.82 million was by way of issuance of guarantee, ence in urban centres, Toyota he added. making certain design changes Excitel aims to add about 3 PTI. according to the RBI data on outward foreign direct investment German luxury carmaker Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is now "A and B vehicle segments sells the model as Urban lakh new users this year and is He added that while the (OFDI) - February 2021. However, total OFDI by domestic firms in Audi will launch its fully looking to expand its sales net- are the primary domain of Cruiser in the domestic market. undertaking a series of steps to three-month package for its February was higher than that of USD 1.19 billion in January 2021. electric SUV e-tron and work in rural areas in the smaller cities where we do not TKM also gets MSI's premi- woo subscribers, including FTTH customers is a pilot, Among the major companies who invested in their overseas ventures crossover e-tron Sportback country as it aims to tap have adequate presence right um hatchback Baleno under partnering OTT (Over-the- depending on the response, during the month included Tata Steel (USD 1 billion in its wholly- in India in the next two to demand for its entry-level now. We are trying to have the same arrangement and top) players like Zee5, Eros the company will look at owned subsidiary in Singapore), and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries three months to kick off its products like Glanza and Urban dealership expansion in such a sells it as Glanza in the market. Now and others. expanding the offering as -- USD 100 million in a joint venture in the US. EV journey in the country, Cruiser in such locations. manner that we can meet the When asked about future The company, which well as partnering with according to a senior com- The company, a joint ven- market requirements," Soni products it expects to get from had about 5 lakh more OTT compa- pany official. ture between Japanese auto noted. the alliance partner , Soni said subscribers across nies. The company, which major Toyota and Kirloskar The company currently has the company would continue 19 cities at the end The bundled Ministry seeks provision to had earlier planned to Group, plans to ensure that a around 419 dealers across the to evaluate the market and see of 2020, is also service will allow launch the e-tron towards major part of any future invest- country. Last year it opened which products fit its require- aggressively subscribers to auction mineral blocks the end of the last year, ment on sales network expan- around 50 outlets of which 70-80 ment. He however noted that expanding FTTH access content he Mines Ministry has had to alter the plan in the sion is now directed towards per cent were in the rural areas. SUVs continue to dominate (fibre to the from ZEE5, proposed a a clause to wake of the coronavirus smaller cities and towns. "We are now making a plan sales in the country. home) deployment Voot, Eros Now Tenable the central pandemic and is now "We now plan to go into for this year. The most impor- "Already one-third of the on its network. and ShemarooMe government to auction planning to launch the interior parts of the country as tant thing that we are propos- passenger vehicle sales are dri- "There was a gener- for free with Excitel's mineral blocks in case the two EVs under the e-tron we have already established our ing now is the focus on small- ven by SUVs. That being the al trend of people moving 300 Mbps for 3 months states face difficulties in sale range simultaneously as it sales network in the big cities," er townships, the rural India. case SUVs would play an from broadcast television to plan. of such mines. The move bets big on electric mobil- TKM Senior Vice President It is where we are going to important role in any automo- more OTT but that got accel- Raina said since February, aims at ensuring continuous ity in India. Globally, Audi Naveen Soni told PTI in an focus. It is in such locations bile company's portfolio," Soni erated during COVID. We the company is selling only supply of minerals in the had announced a five- interaction. where our new products from said when asked about the understand that people sub- FTTH (or optical fibre) con- country with the auction of year plan under which it The company needs to bol- the alliance partner will be company's plans regarding scribe to multiple OTT ser- nections and all new cus- more number of mineral blocks on regular basis. Under the Mines would launch 30 electri- ster its presence in smaller more accepted," Soni said. expanding its SUV portfolio in vices and want to make it eas- tomers being onboarded get and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, the states fied vehicles. cities, towns and rural areas as As per a global collaboration the country. ier to access these and so, we fibre lines. conduct auction of mineral concessions. "To ensure continuous supply of minerals in the country, more number of minerals blocks are required to be brought into auction on regular basis. Any delay in the conduct of auction has substantial impact on the availability as well as prices of minerals. "Hence, it is proposed to provide the Data sharing, cybersecurity top concerns for banks power to central government to conduct auction in cases where the state governments face challenges in conducting the auction or fail PNS n NEW DELHI empowering customers with it very crucial for banks framework such as the UK and to conduct auction," the mines ministry has said. access to institutions of their embarking on a journey to Australia; while others have fol- Data sharing, cybersecurity choice, while jurisdictions are develop API-enabled products lowed a more market-driven and data protection have witnessing various approaches and services, to have a well- approach such as India. 50K offline retailers now part emerged as the top concern to open banking strategy and defined roadmap to produce The bottom line, however, is areas for the banks as well as implementation based on reg- demand-driven solutions and providing customers control customers, according to a ulatory favourability and indus- to remain ahead of the curve over sharing their informa- of local shops: Amazon India Deloitte's report on open bank- try maturity. while maintaining the princi- tion and servicing them -commerce major ing. FIs, it said, also have realised ples of customer-centricity, through a targeted, data-driven Amazon on Sunday said "About 70 per cent survey that they are now custodians security, and trust," he said. approach, it added. Emore than 50,000 offline respondents feel that greater and not owners of data and are The report further said Open banking also offers retailers and neighbourhood emphasis should be made trying to move to alternative access to data can be leveraged scope to increase customer kirana stores across 450 towards data protection by revenue streams after receiving by FIs for lead generation, onboarding at remote loca- cities in the country are now institutions," said the report customer consent. cross-selling products, risk tions through quick, paperless part of its 'Local Shops' 'Open banking: Unleashing Sandeep Sonpatki, Partner, assessment, pre and post delin- documentation, verification, programme. Launched in the power of data and seizing Deloitte India said the onset of quency management, collec- and alternate credit risk assess- April this year, 'Local Shops' new opportunities'. the pandemic has given a boost tions strategy, and product ments. aims to enable local shopkeepers and kirana store owners to sell Deloitte said the insights in are uncomfortable in sharing tection are the top concern to welcome digital and API development; potentially lead- With the onset of COVID- online. In October, Amazon India had said the programme had seen the paper are supported by the transaction history of areas across all age groups, fol- based banking in India with ing to significant business aug- 19 and the focus towards digi- participation from over 20,000 retailers in 400 cities. More than extensive research, past work, accounts, hinting towards a lowed closely by wariness most salaried respondents mentation, asset quality tisation, the report said it 50,000 offline retailers and neighbourhood stores from 450 cities - and credentials, complement- need for all financial institu- towards third-party access to already being highly comfort- improvement, operational effi- believes the next 12-24 months from metros to tier II and tier III cities like Sangli, Osmanabad, ed by a survey to understand tions (FIs) to assure customers data and transparency on data able with digital banking. ciency, and cost optimisation. will see a significant shift Jamnagar, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Ratlam, Bikaner, Tumkur, , customer needs with 400 plus that their data is secure. usage". "However, 69.3 per cent of Open banking, the report towards open banking amongst Kanchipuram and Dehradun have joined the Local Shops on Amazon respondents across age groups Observing that not only Over the years, the value of respondents in our survey felt said, is perceived quite differ- Indian FIs. Companies will programme, a statement said on Sunday. They offer customers in and population codes. banks, but even customers are data has reached unprecedent- that greater emphasis should be ently across jurisdictions. Some invest in building core capabil- their cities a wide range of products including fresh flowers, home The report further said more wary of data sharing, it said, ed levels. placed on data protection by have gone ahead to create a reg- ities to address customers' and kitchen products, furniture, electronics, books and toys amongst than 80 per cent of respondents "Cybersecurity and data pro- Countries, globally, are the institutions, which makes ulator-driven, well-defined immediate needs. others, it added. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

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She chose to challenge humankind back in the 1970s and has risen above all odds. Known for launching a range of herbal beauty products worldwide, Shahnaz Husain deserves all the applause for her work and CELEBRATING contribution in the field of beauty and skincare industry. She talks to The Pioneer's SHIKHA DUGGAL about her journey thus far. BEAUTY AND EQUALITY days, even stronger and more behind the whole Shehnaz certainly believes that side-effects and they are despite resistant to damage. I think, Husain Empire built her free women in India are more almost always harmful in the the if we simply demonstrate kingdom in the vintage era financially independent at long run. Instead, we should absence of this to any rational person, itself with equal status in the the moment than they were use natural products that the internet, they would acknowledge the beauty industry. Not asking a few decades ago, although strengthen our skin from the herbal beauty superior healing powers of for any special privileges but we still have a long way to back of your hand and make still did so well. Ayurveda right away. That is only equality, the creator for go! our loveliness last longer. Making you get how we have grown over all the herbal beauty care move- According to the champ Make-up indeed is a form of rid of all the these years. We have simply ment isn’t someone else’s in good looks, the best way self-expression as it can help chemical-laden shown the people what idea of womanhood but her- to accomplish this is to focus you accentuate your beauty products and tak- Ayurvedic healing can do, self. Invited by Harvard on the education of girls in your preferred direction. ing the all-so natural and they have responded Business School to speak on because knowledge is power From incredibly subtle to route, she found nourish- positively to it too.” her success story for estab- and it arms you with wings incredibly bold, make-up ing alternatives for every Talking about her realm lishing an international that help you to soar high in allows you to experiment woman out there! And, with the sky. Elaborating further, with a whole range of looks herbal beauty booming she adds that it is a great and helps you find one that nowadays too, she time for aspiring women suits your personality, isn’t responds, “It’s an indication entrepreneurs too, as the it?” Concluding the inter- that people are beginning to government has launched view on a bold note, prefer natural care and cure several schemes like Shehnaz Hussain asks young over synthetic treatments. Bharatiya Mahila Bank women to not let anyone The ancient knowledge of Business Loan, Stree Shakti else tell them how to dress Ayurveda has served as the Package, Orient Mahila up, how to behave or what his year, founding stone of the Vikas Yojana, Dena Shakti to apply on the face, because Women’s day favourite, Shahnaz Shahnaz Husain Empire and Scheme, Udyogini Scheme living in someone else’s is all about Husain with her spectacu- I consider myself fortunate and Cent Kalyani Scheme shadow is not pointless but T focusing on lar feminine energy turns the pandemic has ignited the that I have been able to play that are empowering women making your own choices in rejoicing a her into a bundle of joy process for fine and quality a part in popularising it. It entrepreneurs and how! the light of your own wis- woman’s suc- when it comes to profession- ones. Awareness also has an has been my lifelong dream With the changing societal dom is the way to go! cess and raising awareness al life. “I never believed in important role to play when to get people to realise the mindset, she seeks to wit- against gender bias! It is the destiny, you’re the creator of it comes to packaged cos- importance of herbal healing ness more women entrepre- perfect opportunity to get to your own fortune! To be at metics and the recent beauty and how it's the only long- neurs venture into the busi- TIPS TO SELF-CARE know the face behind the the receiving end of abun- trends on Instagram too, as term solution for staying ness world! BY SHAHNAZ: marvellous expansion of dant love and admiration the public has numerous e- healthy and beautiful. It lifts When asked what sugges- herbal beauty in the country from across the world is so shops to choose from. It's a my heart to hear that people tions she has for the young- 1. Always stay hydrated and the woman who broke heart-warming. You have to rightful duty of a brand to are realising this on their sters of today while they are and drink plenty of all grounds paving way for be cautious and watchful of elucidate about the product own! It can do wonders so obsessed with applying water. ‘Ayurveda’ on an interna- what you do when people thoroughly online so that because Ayurveda in itself is make-up, she says, “Your 2. Get a healthy amount of tional scale for which she start seeing you as their role people can make a wise such a powerful ideology body is a temple and it's up sleep and make a con- was at first conferred with model. You feel you’re not decision,” she shares. that it only needs to be to you to decide how you scious effort to sleep on the fourth highest civilian only responsible for your life There is no better way to demonstrated for people to want to adorn and embellish time as the body heals award in India, the Padma but also for the lives of all get lost in reminiscence than understand how valuable it it. I prefer a bold look — itself the fastest when Shri, and then went onto those who wish to follow swooning over herbal beauty is. There is hardly any ail- something that brings out you’re asleep. win the title award for you. I try to make a con- from memories of the past! ment of the human body your individuality and 3. Avoid using synthetic ‘World’s greatest woman scious effort to return the From shampoos to bottles of that Ayurveda does not have makes you stand out from beauty products! While entrepreneur’. So, dig up profuse love that people sun-kissed tresses, these a solution for, and the best the crowd! As far as make- they may give you your archives because we are have showered on me for herbal products set a strik- thing is that it has no side- up is concerned, I think it’s momentary satisfaction, taking a walk down the eternity.” ing trend in the 70s. effects! Unlike many syn- only natural for people to they will harm your memory lane. Talking about the changes With such simplistic thetic cosmetic products, want to look more beautiful body in the long run. Beauty back then was full in the beauty industry, she packaging design and boast- Ayurvedic products do not and I don't see anything 4. Learn to invest in your of experimental trends and says, even before the pan- ed range of aroma in it, they treat the symptoms. They wrong with that. I only draw body. Don’t expect the flashy gimmicks but what demic occurred, procuring would make you so intoxi- treat the ailment — healing of splendour skincare that brand without any commer- the line when those make- changes to be immedi- remained constant is the cosmetics was as easy as cating. Nowadays, social the affected organ from the she built, even now a woman cial advertising which went up products begin to harm ate and embark on a trend of herbal beauty buying groceries! “Most of media has become the inside-out. After embarking in today’s world is thriving onto become Harvard’s one your body. Synthetic make- self-healing journey cemented by Shahnaz. the cosmetic brands have breeding ground for beauty on a journey of Ayurvedic for wider opportunities, of the case studies in the up products often have with patience. Quoting every mother’s now gone online, however, trends but back in those healing, your body becomes however, the title-holder curriculum too, Shahnaz ingredients that may have

ontrary to popular the client has selected me where that road is going to motorcycling predominately belief, For as long as one can recall, because they knew I ride take me. Sometimes it’s good, spearheaded by men. She International motorcycles! During the start sometimes it’s not that good recalls her incredible first Women's Day is motorcycling has mostly been of our shoot, he was so but that has created a life for ride to Kanyakumari to c not about celebrat- scared watching me sit on the me that I have always Kashmir which coincided ing women or associated with men as their motorcycle. He thought I was dreamed of.” with World Motorcycling womanhood, it is about cele- passion, hobby, or even career. too fragile to handle the bike. Dr. Aparna Bandodkar, Day. She cruised herself up to brating equality, progress and As soon as we started shoot- Mumbai Kanyakumari through the achievements of the amazing However, a community that ing, he saw me riding and rains and her eagerness was women who help make the being in total control of An avid traveller, cyclist, to reach Kashmir by July 18, world a better place. The was considered to be a the bike and his jaw storyteller, trekker, artist, as it happened to be her super-charged community of niche a few years ago dropped. He later came environmentalist, animal, birthday. Speaking of how women riders in India are and apologised for being lover, writer, actor, dreamer, women are faring in motor- living their passion in accor- for women, has grown sexist.” Royal Enfield rider by pas- cycle riding and the kind of dance with the code of a pure beyond imagination, Having grown up living sion and a dentist by profes- support they receive, Kiran motorcycling philosophy. Riding all over India since her sion, Aparna is smashing says, “When I say riders, I am Today, as we celebrate the in recent times. father was in the Indian stereotypes and is an idol for referring to those who hold extraordinary women who Army and is a biker him- many. In 2018, Aparna, the spirit. Not those who just play multifaceted roles, The Pioneer's self, Jesslina’s motorcycle unfortunately, suffered a sud- do occasional 10-20km rides across the globe and move K RAMYA journey began at the age of den sciatic nerve injury that and come for meets. So if we towards equality, here are a 18, when she got her hands numbed her leg. For 3 are looking at riders who few Indian women who are SREE enlists on her father’s motorcycle have done some remarkable breaking the gender stereo- that was completely modified rides, they are hardly 1%. types, one ride at a time. the ‘journey' of into a whole new cafe racer. Support for female riders high on How empowered does she could be better.” Manjari Biche and Gargi these women Biche, Pune feel getting onto a bike and Kiran covered approx. who fought all going places, she shares, “So, 14000 km in her maiden ride Famous mother-daughter many women are constantly and became the first woman duo Manjari and GargiBiche, odds, in terrains and told they can’t do certain from Telangana and Andhra who have been riding for five things and some of them end Pradesh to have covered years now, are an inspiration among people, to get up believing it. I think that Kanyakumari to Kashmir in to many. to where they are riding a bike is one of those her first solo trip. Her conve- In Gargi’s words, “My equality few experiences in life that nient escape on her Watson mom started riding in her today. allow you to take the handle- (her Royal Enfield 20s. She was staying in bars and define your own Thunderbird motorcycle) are Talegaon and she was the path. So here I am, defining the mountains in Coorg, first lady rider of the town, from my own path along this jour- Madikeri, and the Western everyone would look at her adventurous genes in me. We Bengaluru to Leh covering ney!” Ghats. She rode solo to in awe, people perceived her usually ride to Lonavala, 8.400 kilometers in a single Concluding the conversa- Khardongla and is the second as a Policewoman! She has Pawna, Bhor, Mahabaleshwar, shot to spread awareness tion with the change she months she was unable to woman in India to have Kolhapur, Vashi etc. Royal about sign language and deaf wishes to see among Indians, move. “I picked up yoga dur- achieved this feat. She feels Enfield Rider mania 2019 women’s empowerment,” Jesslina says, “A lot of people ing this time and instead of that Motorcycling is an art was our longest ride together shares she. only go to watch a film, and going under the knife healed and how riding can be both (Pune-Goa). In riding, they Archana’s aim is to moti- some of us get to star in one. myself through sheer will and liberating and meditative. love each other’s company! vate future generations and Riding a motorcycle is like got back to riding,” Aparna Whenever there is a tough dismiss all the stereotypes starring in a film. Everything shares. She carried yoga with road she takes the lead and regarding disability, especial- around you is so real and you her through this time and shows me the way and when- ly disabled women. can feel things differently! I feels that just like machines ever the road is free she sets Jesslina Nayyar, Delhi think oftentimes in life, and motorcycles, we as me free and lets me take a everyone wants to just play it humans also need mainte- lower more or less it’s how Jesslina Nayyar, a model, safe and we don’t want to get nance and self-care. always been a daredevil and she has raised me in life,” she Aditi International School, an influencer and an avid out of our comfort zone. Kiran Moortha, an adventurer! She had the says. Bengaluru, claims to be rider is breaking stereotypes has linked motorcycling with Honestly, women are hardest Hyderabad guts to fight with misogynis- Archana Timmaraju, India’s first woman deaf to change her life and inspire males, riding is beyond dis- on themselves, people are tic people to marry the love Bangalore biker. “I’m passionate about other women and girls crimination. It is still a male- always going to talk, you Kiran, like most of us, has of her life! She is also a chair- motorcycling, which is why I around. A passionate Royal dominant space and there is don’t need to prove anything a regular job. She is a psy- person of Maharashtra’s well- Bengaluru resident have undertaken various Enfield enthusiast, she a yawning gap between male to anyone, you don't need to chologist by profession and a known engineering firm Archana Timmaraju, rides expeditions to raise aware- turned her passion for travel and female riders in India.” be the “first” to do anything voracious reader who would OrbittalElectromech!” with a sticker on her bike ness about sign language and and riding into her success Sharing about the kind of anymore! You are what you want to own a mini library at “My mom made sure I that reads: ‘Rider is deaf. deaf women’s empowerment. story, Jesslina is breaking discrimination women riders are and that’s your power! So her place. She has a knack for learnt how to ride a bike Failure to cooperate with ver- I’m also the co-founder of a barriers and is up for any face, she says, “Day after day, you can make your own music, dance, and loves play- when I was 18! Before teach- bal commands means I am company called Silent adventure. every day! I was once at a choice to see where that road ing guitar in her leisure time. ing me how to ride a moped not hearing you’. The 36- Expeditions for bikers with Jesslina feels riding is still a motorcycle shoot and consid- is going to take you, and I've Kiran may be a perfect exam- she taught me the year-old arts and metal an emphasis on those with male dominate space. She ering the fact that it was for a always been prone to making ple of how she is breaking Thunderbird 500. I love these sculpture teacher at Mallya disabilities. In 2018, I rode says, “Although our society motorcycle shoot, I assumed a choice where I don’t know stereotypes in this world of 10

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Mosagallu, starring Vishnu Manchu, Kajal Aggarwal, and Sunil ‘MOSAGALLU WAS Shetty, is all set for a March 19 release. Vishnu Manchu talks INITIALLY MEANT about the making of the film, the team, its English release, and FOR A STRAIGHT more, writes K RAMYA SREE ENGLISH RELEASE'

ishnu Manchu’s budget kept going up. When there for a theatrical release,” “There is an action says, “If we go back, Savitri first pan-India film we sat down to discuss the shares the Dhee actor. sequenced between anna and garu played sister to NTR Mosagallu is gear- budget, I was told that we Speaking about his associa- I. So whenever I had to hit garu. In our generation, big ing up for a release will release it in Telugu as tion with Sunil Shetty, the him, I move my hand closer stars playing siblings is not V this month. The well, since I’m starring in it. Denikaina Ready the actor to him and stop. It went on considered fancy, which I teaser and songs of Unfortunately, because of the says, “The minute you think for one hour. When he had to think, must change. Kajal has the film turned out to be lockdown, the film was fur- of Sunil anna, you picture hit me, he really punched me. been very sweet throughout. huge hits and the film’s trail- ther delayed. I went beyond him to be a tough man. Anna That made me tough at the If we go by order, Kajal plays er, after being released by my budget, and I hope it’ll be was a macho man to me action sequence.” the key role in the film.” Megastar Chiranjeevi, has a success.” when I was a kid. I’ve grown How did Jeffrey Chin come Having spoken about films, become the talk of the town. on board? He shares, “After Vishnu was one of those The actor-producer says we penned down the story, I actors who kept his fans the film about a real-life inci- BACK THEN, SAVITRI GARU approached two directors entertained throughout the dent is going to give viewers a here, but they wanted to lockdown, thanks to the good ride. Billed to be a high PLAYED SISTER TO NTR GARU. IN commercialise it. And I want- videos he posts on social octane action thriller, OUR GENERATION, BIG STARS ed to do something different. media. Mosagallu is all set to be I met John Singleton who For Vishnu, kids are his released in Telugu, Tamil, PLAYING SIBLINGS IS NOT directed Fast and Furious 2, stress busters. He explains, “I , Kannada and CONSIDERED FANCY, WHICH who happens to be one of my love kids in general. Even Hindi languages. very good friends to know if before I had kids, I would Vishnu, who plays the role I THINK, MUST CHANGE. there was anyone who could play with every child on sets. of an ordinary guy with help us with the film. He During the lockdown, most exceptional skills in the film, referred Jeffrey and he of the people were depressed. says, “Mosagallu is not a film offered to be an executive I felt I should share videos of like Dhee or any other previ- The film has some big up watching his action films. producer because of the con- what we do at home just to ous films of mine. People names like Sunil Shetty, and When his character in fidence he has in him. The entertain people. Hence, all who are going to watch this Kajal Aggarwal, among oth- Mosagallu came up, I texted director dealt with the subject those videos of me cooking film, don’t expect comedy or ers, essaying key roles. The him, he wanted to know the quite convincingly. After with my kids and others were a film similar to my previous main reason for the film to script, which was followed by meeting Jeffrey, we further put up. When I'm home, it’s a ones.” The film, slated to be released in Hindi is a meeting in Mumbai. Anna developed the story.” strict rule that only I change release on March 19 across because of Sunil Shetty, says was all excited about the pro- While the India version of my kids’ diapers. I love to be India, was initially meant for Vishnu Manchu. ject and he suggested some the film is ready, the English around my kids all the time.” a straight English release. “Until I spoke to Sunil changes and those changes version will take another few The actor has more inter- Vishnu explains, “When we anna, I never thought of a were phenomenal, of course, days. esting projectslined up this started, we wanted to make theatrical release in Hindi. I this comes with the experi- Speaking of Kajal playing year, gained 9 kg for his next an English film. We had no thought I’d it off to distribu- ence he has. It’s an honour to the role of his flick, and says he will gain thought of making this film tors. It was him who made share screen space with him.” sister, weight further to fit into the in Telugu. As days passed, the me speak to a few people He goes on to add, Vishnu role.

Rana is currently awaiting the release of his film Aranya on Rana's No 1 Yaari's March 26. The film has been in the making for over two years set for and the film is finally seeing the Bazaar Rowdy light of the day in Tamil, Telugu next season on aha and Hindi. Directed by Prabhu Solomon, Aranya is about saving the ele- a summer release ana Daggubati is back The much-awaited Season 3 of phants and the effects of defor- with another season of No 1 Yaari is back with Rana estation. The three-minute-long the most-iconic Telugu Daggubati as the host, and aha trailer addresses forest encroach- talk show, No 1 Yaari has bagged the rights to stream it ment and capitalism. Apart from R — First episode pre- alongside Gemini TV. From this, the actor also takes care of fter making a name for port of the producer, Sandireddy mieres on March 14, unique guests and fun segments, his newly-launched YouTube himself in the Telugu Srinivasa Rao. We are busy work- on Telugu OTT platform, aha. the makers have promised an all- channel called South Bay, which film industries with ing with post-production activities After churning back-to-back new season of Yaari, with triple is focussed on creating diverse interesting films like right now. Our executive producer blockbusters like Krack, Colour the friendship, triple the fun. content in regional languages. A Hrudayakaleyam, Shekhar has been very supportive Photo, alongside the much-loved Rana launched the promo on his He’s also busy promoting his Kobbarimatta, Virus, and of all of us with his skilful plan- talk show Sam Jam hosted by Twitter handle and fans couldn’t Hyderabad Football Club that is Singham 123, actor Sampoornesh ning and experience. He provided Samantha Akkineni, No 1 Yaari wait for another season of celebs’ gearing to compete in the Indian Babu is back with his next Bazaar us with everything we wanted, so is aha’s next big bet! silly banters. Super League. Rowdy. The release of the first look the film has such an ensemble cast. and motion poster of the film was Heroine Maheshwari Vaddi has a grand affair. The roaring done a spectacular job. We will response of the audience at the release the teaser of this movie event and on social media has left very soon. Bazar Rowdy will be makers of the film satisfied. ready for release this summer,” For a month and a half, Burning revealed director D Vasantha Star Sampoornesh Babu has been Nageswara Rao. shooting for this comedy enter- Film lovers and the audience are tainer across the city. The shooting now eagerly waiting for the release of this movie has already been of the teaser that will be out very wrapped up and the team of this D soon. Vasantha Nageswara Rao directori- Besides Sampoornesh Babu, al will move onto the post-produc- Bazaar Rowdy also features Sayaji tion front now and the makers are Shinde, Prudhvi, Nagineedu, Shafi, keen on getting it only on the big Sameer, Manichandana, Naveena screen during this summer. and Padmavathi in pivotal roles. “We have completed the shoot- The film has been bankrolled by ing of Bazaar Rowdy sooner than Sandireddy Srinivasa Rao under expected with the wonderful sup- the banner of KS Creations.

Ram Alladi's next, a Sanskrit film

n a unique attempt, directed the first-ever Sanskrit the life of Mohandas ancient languages, Sanskrit. through the use of several for- Ram Alladi, an movie Aadhi Sankaracharya Karamchand Gandhi, filmed The film’s pre-production gotten Indian dance art forms award-winning followed by Bhagavadgita. The entirely on digital sets, depict- work took close to 5, 6 months to narrate the story, all illustrat- I Telugu filmmaker audience appreciated them, and ing a range of eras and loca- and the shooting will kick-start ed with a rich palette of vivid based in New York, that inspired me to do tions central to Gandhi’s life. on International Women’s Day colours which reflect the is again to team up Nabhamsi. I learnt Sanskrit for As a director, this is his third (March 8). 75 per cent of the vibrancy and energy of both with the makers of his film Ra’s this, dedicatedly. More details project, and Nabhamsi is the shooting is planned in the US the period and the culture of Metanoia to present Nabhamsi, will be announced soon,” said story of one man’s journey, over and the remaining in India. India over one thousand years a feature-length film set a mil- an excited Ram Alladi. the course of a lifetime, to The story is accompanied by ago. lennium back into India's rich Ram has previously won identify the source of one of his English open captions and AR IT Works banner is history. Nabhamsi is a Sanskrit plaudits for his documentary, first and most primal memo- closed captions in many other bankrolling Nabhamsi and V word, meaning ‘skies’. Chiselled, and has more recent- ries. Nabhamsi is a live-action languages. Bharadwaj is composing the Interestingly, the film will be ly, in November 2020, released romance, unique for being Alongside the literature, soundtrack. made in Sanskrit. the exceptionally well-received written and performed in one Nabhams’'s themes will be The film is being planned for “Kannada director GV Iyer Ra’s Metanoia, a celebration of of the subcontinent’s most explored and accentuated a 2022 release. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | MARCH 8, 2021 sport 12

IPL 2021 STARTS APRIL 9 India Eves suffer heavy loss on return No home games, no crowds at 6 venues including Mumbai

PTI n LUCKNOW 2021 SEASON SCHEDULE izelle Lee and Laura M NO DAY DATE TIME VENUE TEAM1 TEAM 2 Wolvaardt shared the 1 FRI 9-April 7:30 PM Chennai Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bangalore Lhighest opening wicket 2 SAT 10-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals stand against an under-pre- 3 SUN 11-April 7:30 PM Chennai Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata Knight Riders pared India to give South Africa 4 MON 12-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Rajasthan Royals Punjab Kings an emphatic eight-wicket win in 5 TUE 13-April 7:30 PM Chennai Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai Indians the first ODI of the five match 6 WED 14-April 7:30 PM Chennai Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore series here on Sunday. 7 THU 15-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Rajasthan Royals Delhi Capitals Asked to bat, India never 8 FRI 16-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Punjab Kings Chennai Super Kings got the momentum it needed 9 SAT 17-April 7:30 PM Chennai Mumbai Indians Sunrisers Hyderabad and could only manage 177 for 10 SUN 18-April 3:30 PM Chennai Royal Challengers Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders nine despite sedate fifty from 11 SUN 18-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Delhi Capitals Punjab Kings skipper Mithali Raj (50 off 85) 12 MON 19-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Chennai Super Kings Rajasthan Royals and a quick-fire 40 off 41 balls 13 TUE 20-April 7:30 PM Chennai Delhi Capitals Mumbai Indians from her deputy Harmanpreet 14 WED 21-April 7:30 PM Chennai Punjab Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad Kaur 15 WED 21-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings Lee (83 not out off 122) and 16 THU 22-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajasthan Royals Wolvaardt (80 off 110) helped 17 FRI 23-April 7:30 PM Chennai Punjab Kings Mumbai Indians South Africa chased down the 18 SAT 24-April 7:30 PM Mumbai Rajasthan Royals Kolkata Knight Riders target in 40.1 overs with a 19 SUN 25-April 3:30 PM Mumbai Chennai Super Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore record 169-run stand. 20 SUN 25-April 7:30 PM Chennai Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals India would quickly like to 21 MON 26-April 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Punjab Kings Kolkata Knight Riders forget their first outing in 12 22 TUE 27-April 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Delhi Capitals Royal Challengers Bangalore months and come back much 23 WED 28-April 7:30 PM Delhi Chennai Super Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad stronger in the next game 24 THU 29-April 3:30 PM Delhi Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals against a side which has come 25 THU 29-April 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders into the series with substantial 26 FRI 30-April 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore game time. 27 SAT 1-May 7:30 PM Delhi Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings The South African opening Need more time to rediscover rhythm: Harman 28 SUN 2-May 3:30 PM Delhi Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad duo did not look any sort of 29 SUN 2-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Punjab Kings Delhi Capitals trouble against the India pacers PTI n LUCKNOW than 250 but for that you need that her side was guilty of 30 MON 3-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Kolkata Knight Riders Royal Challengers Bangalore as well as their highly rated spin- some time and matches. throwing away their wickets 31 TUE 4-May 7:30 PM Delhi Sunrisers Hyderabad Mumbai Indians ners. Lee smashed 11 fours and ndian women’s ODI vice- “In the past few years we and lacked partnerships with 32 WED 5-May 7:30 PM Delhi Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings a six while Wolvaardt collected Icaptain Harmanpreet Kaur had built a rhythm but we will both bat and ball. 33 THU 6-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Royal Challengers Bangalore Punjab Kings 12 boundaries. on Saturday said the team was need time to create that “When you are playing 34 FRI 7-May 7:30 PM Delhi Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai Super Kings Veteran India pacer Jhulan lacking match practice and rhythm and next game we will after a long time there are 35 SAT 8-May 3:30 PM Ahmedabad Kolkata Knight Riders Delhi Capitals Goswami (2/38), playing her will need time to get back into try to do that as a unit,” added chances were you can collapse 36 SAT 8-May 7:30 PM Delhi Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians first game since November rhythm after being away from Kaur, who was playing her but they bowled well and we 37 SUN 9-May 3:30 PM Bangalore Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings 2019, was the most impressive International cricket for a year 100th ODI. threw our wickets. As a bowl- 38 SUN 9-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Royal Challengers Bangalore Sunrisers Hyderabad in an otherwise disappointing due to the Covid-19 pandem- The Indian team last ing unit, there were no part- 39 MON 10-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders bowling effort. Debutant pacer ic. played on March 8 last year nership, you need partnership 40 TUE 11-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Delhi Capitals Rajasthan Royals Monica Patel got only four “We didn’t get any when they lost to Australia in whether it is bowling or bat- 41 WED 12-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders overs in which she conceded 20 International cricket for a year. the T20 World Cup final. ting,” she said. 42 THU 13-May 3:30 PM Bangalore Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings runs. Apart from three IPL games we Additionally, they got only “Today I felt our bowling 43 THU 13-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals The spin-bowling troika of didn’t get much time to work two days of nets before the was also not upto the mark, 44 FRI 14-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Capitals Rajeshwari Gaekward, Deepti as a unit. As a team you need series, making it tougher for our spinners are good but it 45 SAT 15-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders Punjab Kings Sharma and Poonam Yadav to spend time and get ready for the players to be at their best can happen if you are playing 46 SUN 16-May 3:30 PM Kolkata Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to provide any break- any series,” Kaur said at the from the word go which was after a long time, sometimes 47 SUN 16-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians throughs that were needed to post-match press conference. visible as India struggled with things cannot be in your 48 MON 17-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad keep India in the game. “Nowadays everybody is the bat, managing 177 for nine favour. We had a bad day 49 TUE 18-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders Rajasthan Royals Earlier, the 62-run stand looking for a big total, every in the designated 50 overs. today, whatever we were doing, 50 WED 19-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Sunrisers Hyderabad Punjab Kings between Raj and Kaur steadied game we want to score more The 31-year-old conceded we couldn’t execute it.” 51 THU 20-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai Indians the innings after India lost their 52 FRI 21-May 3:30 PM Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad first three wickets for 40 runs, smashed six boundaries in her triggered a collapse that saw BRIEF SCORES 53 FRI 21-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Delhi Capitals Chennai Super Kings including star opener Smrit entertaining knock. India reeling at 160 for eight India: 177 for 9 in 50 overs 54 SAT 22-May 7:30 PM Bangalore Punjab Kings Rajasthan Royals Mandhana (14 off 20), who Raj, who took some time to from 154 for four. (Mithali Raj 50, Harmanpreet 55 SUN 23-May 3:30 PM Kolkata Mumbai Indians Delhi Capitals looked in sublime touch during get going in her first game The skipper’s innings com- Kaur 40, Deepti Sharma 27; 56 SUN 23-May 7:30 PM Kolkata Royal Challengers Bangalore Chennai Super Kings her short stay. since November 2019, then prised four boundaries and a six. Shabnim Ismail 3/28, N Mlaba PLAYOFFS Harmanpreet, playing her shared a 52-run partnership Senior South Africa pacer 2/41). South Africa: 178 for 2 in 57 TUE 25-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Qaulifier 1 Defending champions Mumbai Indians will face Royal 100th ODI, looked ominous but with Deepti Sharma (27 off 46) Shabnim Ismail was the pick of 40.1 overs (Lizelle Lee 83 not 58 WED 26-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Eliminator Challengers Bangalore in the tournament opener in Chennai on played one big shot too many to to keep the innings moving. But the bowlers, taking three wick- out, Laura Wolvaardt 80; Jhulan 59 FRI 28-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Qaulifier 1 April 9. The Nardendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host be caught at long off. She her dismissal off a full-toss ets for 28 runs in 10 overs. Goswami 2/38). 60 SUN 30-May 7:30 PM Ahmedabad Final the final on May 30 as well as the play-offs. SINGLES Marin beats Sindhu in Swiss final Sundar can perform role I used to play for India: Shastri PTI n BASEL the world, entered the match PTI n AHMEDABAD “He has the ability and “Definitely, he should with a 5-8 head-to-head record he belongs at this level and be batting in the top four orld Champion P V against Marin, having lost her avi Shastri was both he can go a long way. If he for his state. There is no WSindhu finished a distant last two matches against the for- RSunil Gavaskar and could focus on his bowling question about that. I second best in the Swiss Open mer world No 1. Kapil ’s ‘go to man’ (in Tests), India could have would like to have a word final after being completely The world No 7 Indian, with his all-round abilities a very good number six for with Tamil Nadu selectors routed by Olympic Gold who didn’t drop a game in the during the ‘80s and India overseas conditions. or DK (captain Dinesh medallist Carolina Marin of last four matches this week, head coach firmly believes “Someone who can get Karthik) for that matter. I Spain in a lop-sided women’s however, failed to summon that young Washington you those 50s, 60s and 70s think he should be batting Lionel Messi casts his vote during Barca presidential elections singles title clash here on her ‘A’ game under pressure as Sundar could play a simi- and then bowl for you 20 in the top four,” Shastri said. MILAN WIN TO BOOST TITLE HOPES Sunday. Marin came up trumps to lar role in the current Test overs and can pick up 2-3 For Shastri, Sundar’s Verona: AC Milan boosted title hopes by winning 2-0 The 25-year-old Indian, claim her third title of the team. wickets. That was my role innings of 96, coming in at at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday despite being who had won the coveted year. She seemed completely The left-handed spe- overseas (during whole of 153 for 6 was a better without a number of key players missing through World Championship Gold clueless against a rampaging cialist batsman, who also 1980s) and I think he can effort than his 85 not out injury. Rade Krunic and Diego Dalot scored for Milan, medal here in 2019, couldn’t Marin, who outclassed the bowls mean off-breaks, do that role easily,” the in Chennai. which moved to within three points of league leader match the speed and accuracy Indian with her pace, power scored three half centuries head coach said during a “Washington Sundar, Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri host Atalanta on Monday. of Marin during her 12-21, 5- and precision during the sum- in his four Tests along with “I think Washy has far virtual press meet on this is unreal. Facing some 21 defeat in the final that last- in Thailand in January before mit clash. six wickets which includes more natural ability than I Sunday. of the toughest bowlers in ANKITA STUNS ERRANI IN QUALIFIERS ed only 35 minutes. finishing runners-up at the Sindhu will next compete prized scalps of Steve Smith had,” said the veteran of 80 Washington should the world. I would say this Mexico City: India No 1 Ankita Raina notched up one It was Sindhu’s third suc- HSBC BWF World Tour Finals. at the $850,000 All England and Joe Root. Tests who had close to start batting in the top four innings was far better as of the biggest wins of her career as she stunned Sara cessive loss to Marin, who had Playing her first final in 18 Championships to be held from Do you see glimpses of 4000 runs and 150 plus for Tamil Nadu across for- the WTC was on line,” he Errani in the first round of qualifying at the WTA 250 won both the Super 1000 events months, Sindhu, ranked 7th in March 17 to 21. you in him? wickets. mats, suggested Shastri. said. tournament in Guadalajara in Mexico. The world No 168 fought from a set down to beat the Italian second seed and world No 106 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in two hours and 6 minutes. She will next play Leonie Kung in an Federer ‘pain free’ attempt to qualify for the main draw. Gerrard leads Rangers to league title LEWA HAT-TTRICK TOPS HAALAND DOUBLE n GLASGOW Munich: Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to ahead of Qatar Open AFP leave him on 31 Bundesliga goals this season and seal n Bayern Munich's 4-2 comeback home win over AFP DOHA angers’ first Scottish Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund raced into a 2-0 lead RPremiership title for 10 as Erling Haaland netted twice in the first nine minutes oger Fedrer said retire- years was confirmed Sunday behind closed doors at the Allianz Arena. However, Rment was never really after Celtic’s drew 0-0 at Dundee Lewandowksi then struck twice — the second from an option during his battle United to stand 20 points the penalty spot — to haul Bayern level before the with injury, insisting on behind their Glasgow rivals break. Leon Goretzka put Bayern ahead for the first Sunday the pain is “com- with six games left to play. time with two minutes left before the Poland striker pletely under control” Steven Gerrard’s men have completed his hat-trick on 90 minutes. ahead of his return to com- stormed to the title without los- Kiwis win final petitive tennis at this week’s ing a game to end Celtic’s PSG, LYON CRUISE INTO NEXT ROUND Qatar Open. record-equalling nine consecu- Paris: Kylian Mbappe grabbed a pair of goals as The 39-year-old hasn’t tive Scottish league titles. holders Paris Saint-Germain eased into the French played a match since a Rangers were not even in T20, series Cup last 16 on Saturday with a 3-0 victory at Brest, semi-final defeat to Novak the top-flight for four of those Rangers manager Steven Gerrard hangs out the window of the dressing room to AFP n WELLINGTON while Ligue 1 title rivals Lyon defeated second-division Djokovic at the Australian seasons after the club was cheer with fans gathered outside the stadium AP Sochaux 5-2. Mbappe returned from a one-match ban and fired PSG ahead on nine minutes. Julian Draxler Open in January 2020 and demoted to the fourth tier fol- century opening stand by Martin Guptill set up Pablo Sarabia for a second goal before half- acknowledged it was lowing liquidation in 2012 due Europa League for the second Thousands of Rangers fans Aand Devon Conway saw New Zealand time. And then Verratti created third, somewhat unusual for a player of his to financial troubles. consecutive season and face ignored coronavirus restric- clinch their T20 series against Australia in inadvertently, as he prodded across goal and straight age to return after injury. “This club has been to hell Slavia Prague on Thursday. tions to descend upon Ibrox on Wellington on Sunday after the tourists fal- into the chest of Mbappe, wrong-footing Brest “I know it’s on the rare side for a 40-year-old to come and back over the past 10 years,” Rangers were denied the Saturday to get the title celebra- tered in the face of an experimental spin goalkeeper Sebastien Cibois. back after a year out,” he said at a media briefing in the said Gerrard after Saturday’s 3- chance to rub salt into Celtic tions going early. attack. Qatari capital Doha. 0 win over St Mirren put wounds by winning the title at “Once we got close or Set a target of 143 for victory, Glenn DELHI IN VIJAY HAZARE QUARTER-FFINAL “The important thing is I’m pain free and injury free. Rangers on the brink of a first Celtic Park in two weeks’ time achieved our first big part of Phillips hit the winning runs with a six to seal New Delhi: Wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat “I’m very happy to be back playing a tournament — major trophy since 2011. in their next league fixture. success together, which was New Zealand’s victory by seven wickets and smashed a dozen of sixes in his unbeaten 95 off 85 balls I never thought it was going to take this long.” “I’ve only been part of it for Celtic dropped points for always going to be the hardest, to take the series 3-2. as an under-pressure Delhi made a remarkable recovery On his rivalry with Rafael Nadal and Djokovic, who three, but I can certainly relate the 12th time in the league this I had a good idea what the reac- Guptill, who had been out of form going to beat Uttarakhand by four wickets in the pre-quarter this week overtakes his record of 310 weeks as world num- and I’ve got that feeling and that season with caretaker manager tion would be like,” said into the series, led with a masterful 71, includ- final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Sunday. Delhi will ber one in men’s tennis, Federer said “it’s a great debate affection with the fans and I John Kennedy taking charge for Gerrard. ing seven fours and four sixes, while Conway meet Uttar Pradesh in their quarter-final match on to have”. know what they have been just the second time since Neil “I think what you’ve seen contributed 36 with the pair putting on 106 Monday. Batting first, Uttarakhand posted 287 for 8 in 50 “I think what Novak and Rafa have done of late is extra- through.” Lennon resigned last month. today is 10 years of what these for the first wicket. New Zealand stumbled overs. In reply, Delhi surpassed the target in 48.3 overs ordinary — they’re not 25 either,” he said with a smile. The former England and The issues that have dogged supporters have been through. slightly when Kane Williamson went first ball after being reduced to 146 for 6 in the 33rd over. “Novak did it in Australia, Rafa did it at The French Liverpool captain never won a Celtic all season cost them at I'm delighted for them and but a Guptill single denied Riley Meredith the LIVERPOOL CRASH AGAIN AT ANFIELD — they seem at their peak which is great for tennis and league title during his legendary Tannadice as they dominated really proud of the players hat-trick. Phillips, unbeaten on 34, guided Liverpool: Mario Lemina condemned troubled for the debate. “My concern is my own health, my own 17-year career at Anfield. but failed to find the net with 27 efforts because they’ve been New Zealand home with 27 balls to spare. Liverpool to a sixth successive home defeat as Fulham game (more) than the record. However, Gerrard has attempts on goal. outstanding this season. With the first four games in the series won earned a shock 1-0 win that left the champions' top “The guys are unreal, I hope they keep on going and transformed Rangers’ fortunes, “Our objective was to get to “From a league point of by the team batting first, New Zealand cap- four bid in turmoil on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's side are can do everything they possibly want — you want to leave both domestically and in 10, but Rangers have been bet- view, they’ve been close to per- tain Kane Williamson needed to be innova- four points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, who can the game with no regrets, and in that respect we all sleep Europe, since taking his first ter than us this season,” fect.” The Scottish Government tive when he lost the toss and was told to bowl. extend that lead to seven if they beat Everton on very well at night.” senior managerial role in 2018. Kennedy told Sky Sports. “We’ve condemned the scenes outside He put his faith in spin with his slow Monday. That would leave Liverpool with a tough task Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam title winner, said that The newly crowned been champions for so long, but the stadium on Saturday and bowlers sending down 12 overs, the most for to qualify for next season's Champions League via a while “expectations are really low” for his campaign in Scottish champions have we’ve not been good enough pleaded with supporters not to New Zealand in a T20 match, and they took top four finish. Agencies Qatar, he hoped to surprise himself. reached the last 16 of the this season.” congregate again on Sunday. four of the eight wickets.