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VOL 14 ISSUE 31 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● JULY 31 - AUG 06 , 2020 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 AMERICA We wish our readers a Happy Raksha Bandhan UNITED AGAINST Trump raises possibility of delaying the COVID-19 KEEP SAFE election-but that power rests in Congress ● Follow CDC guidelines Trump also said he would not trust results of an election that included ● Observe Social Distancing ● Wash Hands Frequently widespread mail voting KEEP AMERICA SAFE WASHINGTON (TIP): US President United States reported its worst Donald Trump on Thursday, July 30, economic downturn since the Great raised the possibility of delaying the Depression: a second-quarter crash in nation's November 3 presidential gross domestic product due to election, though the Constitution widespread shutdowns prompted by the bestows that power on Congress, not the coronavirus pandemic. Invites articles and advertisements for president. Trump, who is trailing challenger and India's Independence Day special edition to The move drew immediate objections former Vice President Joe Biden in be published on August 14. from Democrats and it was not clear opinion polls, had previously intended to Last date for submission of articles: Aug 2 whether Trump was serious. focus his re-election bid on the nation's Last date for booking space Trump also said he would not trust the economic performance. for advertisement: Aug 7 results of an election that included Trump had previously suggested he Email articles to widespread mail voting-a measure that would not trust election results- [email protected] many election observers see as critical complaints similar to those he raised Email advertisements to given the coronavirus pandemic. going into the runup to the 2016 election- [email protected] Trump, without evidence, repeated his but had not so directly suggested For any question, please call 646-247-9458 claims of mail-in voter fraud and raised changing the November 3 date. STAY SAFE AND BLESSED the question of a delay, tweeting: "delay Representatives for the White House the election until people can properly, President Trump created a flutter in political did not immediately respond to a request securely and safely vote???" circles with his Tweet suggesting delaying for comment, the Reuter report says. elections "until people can properly, securely Trump's tweet came shortly after the and safely vote???" - File photo contd on page 2 COVID-19 Worldwide Update Page 20 USCIS took steps to prevent abuse, fraud in employment-based visa programs, Congressmen told

SPECIAL INSIGHTFUL WASHINGTON (TIP): The Trump and prevent abuse and fraud in administration has taken a series of employment-based visa programs, ARTICLES ON CORONA steps to prevent abuse and fraud in the Joseph Edlow, Deputy Director of Policy, VIRUS employment-based visa programs, USCIS told lawmakers during a PAGES 20,21,22,23 including H-1B, a top official from the US Congressional hearing. Prominent RAKSHA BANDHAN Citizenship and Immigration Services among these include ensuring the fees PAGE 29 (USCIS) told lawmakers on Thursday. that certain H-1B petitioners must now SHOULD MUSLIMS The USCIS has implemented rules, pay ultimately help to train US workers, SACRIFICE CATTLE ON policy memoranda and operational clarifying calculation guidelines for the EID-AL-ADHA? changes that protect the economic H-1B is the most coveted foreign work visa one-year foreign employment PAGE 32 interests of US workers and businesses for technology professionals from India contd on Page 2 Oxford vaccine shows protection against India now has fifth highest COVID-19 COVID-19 in monkeys: Study fatality count in the world Preliminary results from this research were used to facilitate the start Health Ministry flags high human cost of herd immunity of clinical trials of the vaccine in humans, the researchers noted NEW DELHI (TIP): In a densely LONDON (TIP): A COVID-19 vaccine monkeys exposed to SARS-CoV-2 virus, populated country like India, herd candidate developed by the University of according to a study published in the immunity cannot be a strategic option Oxford in the UK elicits an immune journal Nature on Thursday, July 30. because this will come at a very high response and reduces the viral load in The researchers from National cost in terms of human lives lost and Institute of Allergy and Infectious will cripple the health care system, the Diseases in the US and the Oxford Union Health Ministry said on University found that the ChAdOx1 Thursday, July 30th. nCoV-19 vaccine protects the macaques "Herd immunity can only be achieved from COVID-19 pneumonia - a through immunization and till then complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection in COVID-19 appropriate behavior is the As liquor stores reopen, people in India forgot which the lungs become inflamed and only way forward," said Rajesh about social distancing may fill with fluid. Bhushan, Officer on Special Duty,Health (83), Andhra Pradesh (68) and Uttar Preliminary results from this research Ministry, at a press conference. Pradesh (57) contributed to the bulk of were used to facilitate the start of With 786 deaths registered on the fatalities. India now has the fifth- Preliminary results from this research were used to facilitate the start of clinical trials of clinical trials of the vaccine in humans, Thursday, July 30, India's death toll highest death toll in the world, the vaccine in humans, the researchers noted the researchers noted. reached 35,800. Maharashtra (266 surpassing Italy with 35,132 deaths, Picture for Representation only contd on Page 2 deaths), Tamil Nadu (100), Karnataka contd on Page 2 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

contd from page 1 deemed to contravene the Immigration and Nationality Act. Issuing improper denials, resulting in the time and money Trump raises possibility of delaying... spent fending unlawful decisions unnecessarily, drain agency PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: Trump has cast doubt on the legitimacy of mail-in ballots, resources that could be better used in eliminating case Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja which have been used in far greater numbers in primary backlogs. (Source: PTI) VICE PRESIDENT: elections amid the pandemic. Oxford vaccine shows protection... Chitagam Saluja He has also made unsubstantiated allegations that voting will be rigged and has refused to say he would accept official ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 is made from a weakened chimpanzee CHIEF EDITOR: election results if he lost. adenovirus - a group of viruses that can cause a range of Prof Indrajit S. Saluja Democrats, including Biden, have already begun illnesses, including the common cold - that expresses the SARS- CONSULTING EDITOR : preparations to protect voters and the election amid fears that CoV-2 spike protein, a structure that enables the coronavirus to Deepak Dwidedi, Chairman, Trump will try to interfere with the November election. enter human cells. Bhaskar Group, Delhi "A sitting president is peddling lies and suggesting delaying The researchers show that a single dose of ChAdOx1 nCoV- ASSISTANT EDITOR: the election to keep himself in power," Democratic 19, given to six macaques 28 days before exposure to SARS-CoV- Bidisha Roy Representative Dan Kildee wrote on Twitter. 2, is effective in preventing damage to lungs and drastically SPL. REPORTER UNO: "Don't let it happen. Every American - Republican, reduces the viral load, when compared with six control H.S. Panaser Independent and Democrat - should be speaking out against animals. GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: this President's lawlessness and complete disregard of the A further six macaques were given a booster course of two Constitution." doses of the vaccine, at 56 and 28 days before challenge, which Om Parkash Malik US Senator Tom Udall, also a Democrat, said, "There is no increased the immune response, the team found. DIRECTOR way @POTUS can delay the election. We shouldn't let him The vaccinated animals showed no evidence of immune- ADMINISTRATION: distract us from his #COVID19 incompetence." enhanced inflammatory disease, which has been observed in Gauri Beri Nonpartisan US election analyst Kyle Kondik of the some preclinical studies of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, CONTRIBUTING University of Virginia said the tweet seemed to follow Trump's according to the researchers. PHOTOGRAPHERS: typical approach of trying to distract voters from bad news. They noted that there was no difference in viral shedding Baldev Singh / BJ Videos "Trump suggesting delaying the election (he can't do this w/o from the nose between vaccinated and control animals. Gunjesh Desai / Masala Junction congressional approval) seems to be one of his more obvious This finding indicates that ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 may not Jay Mandal, attempts to change the subject given this morning's wretched prevent infection or transmission, but may reduce illness, the Mohammad Jaffer, GDP numbers," Kondik wrote on Twitter. researchers noted. SnapsIndia Attorney General William Barr was asked in congressional The study has led to clinical trials of the ChAdOx1 nCov-19 Mohammad Shahzad, testimony earlier this week whether Trump could change the vaccine, which have enrolled more than 8,000 volunteers as of Zia Khan, election date: "I've never been asked the question before. I've the beginning of July 2020, they said. Nisha Rani never looked into it." Another study on 52 adult rhesus macaques published in the Vaaho Photographers, Barr also testified that to his knowledge, a sitting president journal Nature on Thursday found that a single dose of a Vijay Shah - Photo Journalist. cannot contest the results of an election if the vote tallies are vaccine made from an adenovirus, a group of viruses that are CORRESPONDENTS : clear. (Source: Reuters) linked to illnesses such as the mild cold, protected the animals SACRAMENTO: against SARS-CoV-2. Parminder S. Aujla USCIS took steps to prevent abuse... The optimal version of the vaccine is currently being NEW YORK : requirement for L-1 petitions in order to "ensure consistent evaluated in clinical trials, said the researchers of this study Chitagam adjudication. Among other steps are changing the H-1B cap from Harvard Medical School in the US. (Source: PTI) selection process in order to increase the chances of selection FRESNO: for beneficiaries who have earned a master's degree or higher India now has fifth highest COVID-19... Tarlochan Singh from a US institution and expanding collaboration with the according to Johns Hopkins University's COVID-19 tracker. DALLAS: Department of Justice (DOJ) to better detect and eliminate The seven-day rolling average for deaths in India is now 735, Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon fraud by employers. next only to the U.S. (1,075) and Brazil (1,052). OVERSEAS The Trump administration has also created a USCIS H-1B The case fatality rate in the country is now 2.18%, which is CORRESPONDENTS and H-2B fraud reporting online tip form along with creating "among the lowest in the world... 24 States and Union LONDON an H-1B Employer Data Hub to provide information to the Territories have a lesser fatality rate than that of the country," Nirpal Singh Shergill public on employers petitioning for H-1B workers, Edlow said. according to Mr. Bhushan. H-2B visa is for short-term seasonal workers while L-1 is for As many as 54,660 confirmed cases were registered across SPL CORRESPONDENT internal company transfers. the country,marking yet another high in daily cases (data from DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: The USCIS has issued the first report of its kind estimating Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh were not available when this Ashishpal Singh the number of H-1B non-immigrants authorized to work in the report went to press). The seven-day rolling average for cases CHANDIGARH: United States and has instituted electronic filing for multiple also crossed the 50,000 mark. The total confirmed cases went up Manjit Sidhu forms and, for the first time ever, using an electronic to 16,38,951 with a 64.58% recovery rate (10,58,464 people have LUDHIANA: registration process for the purpose of H-1B cap selection, he recovered while 5,44,687 people are actively infected). A.S. Arora, told members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing "16 States have a recovery rate more than the national R.P.Sharma Citizenship and Immigration. average," Mr. Bhushan said. DALLAS BUREAU CHIEF & VP Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, Director of Government Relations, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh registered 11,147 and American Immigration Lawyers of America, told 10,167 cases each, both daily highs. The latter had also tested Lovllien Kaurr Congressmen that USCIS data reveals the percentage of 70,068 samples on July 29, among the highest in States. 972-330-3139 completed cases with request for evidences (RFEs) increased Karnataka with 6,128 cases and Uttar Pradesh (3,705) also had [email protected] from 22.3 in FY2015 to 40.2 in FY2019. daily highs, while Tamil Nadu's daily case load dropped The Indian Panorama "The RFE rate reached 60 per cent during the first quarter of marginally from its seven-day average to 5,864. P.O. Box No. 190067, South FY2019 and was 47.2 per cent during the first quarter of To a question on vaccine development and how the Richmond Hill, NY 11419, FY2020. Frequently, RFEs and NOIDs are issued seeking government plans to make this available to the general public, Tel: 646-247-9458 evidence that has already been provided or that is unnecessary he said, the world over, there were three vaccine candidates Email: to establish eligibility or contrary to the plain language of the which were currently in phase III clinical trials. [email protected] law," she said. "These three vaccines are being developed by the U.S., the Even when the RFEs and NOIDs ultimately result in U.K. and China. In India, two indigenously developed vaccine DISCLAIMER approvals, the unnecessary delay caused by their issuance candidates are in phase I and II clinical trials. The first is being THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASSUMES effectively means that USCIS reviews each application or tested on 11,050 subjects at eight sites, and the second on 1,000 NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE petition twice - once upon initial review and again in response subjects at five sites. India has not signed any agreement with CLAIMS MADE IN ADVERTISEMENTS. to what is often a needless RFE or NOID - thus leading to twice any vaccine manufacturing company so far but we are in WE ONLY SELL SPACE. VIEWS the amount of resources actually needed to complete the discussions on vaccine distribution and the Ministry is in talks PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER adjudication, she said. with stakeholders," the official said. He added that there were ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND According to Dalal-Dheini when these RFEs and NOIDs multiple stakeholders within and outside the government and DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE result in improper denials, US employers and individuals are the Ministry of Health has started actively engaging with VIEWS OF THE NEWSPAPER. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. forced to turn to the federal courts to seek relief. them. REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN Frequently, when a legal challenge is brought, the agency is He added that there were multiple stakeholders within and PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IN forced to reopen and approve the case because the decision is outside the government and the Ministry of Health had started WRITING FROM THE INDIAN contrary to law.Most recently, litigation resulted in USCIS actively engaging with such stakeholders. PANORAMA IS PROHIBITED. being forced to overturn H-1B policy memoranda that were (Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 NY/NJ/CT 3

US Open Championship to be Held without New Jersey Sees Increase in Fans from September 14-20 in Mamaroneck Coronavirus Cases;Murphy Not New York Hits New Lows for COVID-19 Hospitalizations Ready to Reopen More Economy TRENTON, NJ (TIP): New Jersey ALBANY, NY (TIP): New York "While we focus on COVID-19, announced 16 new COVID-19 deaths Governor Andrew Cuomo we also need to prepare for flu and 261 new confirmed cases in the last announced July 30 that the U.S. season in the fall. More than $30 24 hours on Thursday, July 30 as the Open Championship will be held million in grants was awarded to rate of transmission of the virus at Winged Foot Golf Club in counties, allowing them to remains above 1, a key benchmark in Mamaroneck from September enhance COVID-19 contact tracing determining the spread of the disease. 14th to September 20th without and flu prevention in advance of "New Jersey has 261 new positive fans. The USGA will put the fall flu season. The upcoming cases of COVID-19, pushing our protocols in place to protect flu season is expected to add stress cumulative total to 180,970. Sadly, we players and staff, including to both contact tracing and testing must report an additional confirmed 16 rigorous protocols for testing, infrastructure; these funds will COVID-19 deaths, pushing our total to cleaning, use of face coverings allow counties to prepare 13,934 lives lost", Governor Phil The Garden State has and social distancing. accordingly', Governor Cuomo warned. Murphy tweeted. reported 2,000 cases over the past four days, and Gov. Phil On July 30 Cuomo said thatNew York hits new Governor Cuomo asserted that the State The latest update brings the death Murphy is blaming indoor lows for COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients needed to be self-reliant in the matter of essential toll to 15,809 known and probable house parties for the growing and intubations. medical equipment. He said: "During the deaths and 180,970 total confirmed numbers AS OF JULY 30: pandemic, we learned a hard lesson. Because we positive tests since the outbreak began Hospitalizations Drop to 586 lacked a dedicated supply chain for vital supplies nearly five months ago. That includes 13,934 lab-confirmed deaths New Low Since March 17 manufactured in the U.S., we relied on overseas and 1,875 probable fatalities. ICU Patients Drop to 142 shipments that were hard to get and often came The Garden State has reported 2,000 cases over the past four New Low Since March 16 only at exorbitant prices. Before COVID started, days, and Gov. Phil Murphy is blaming indoor house parties for the Lowest Number of Intubations 72 we paid 70 cents for an N95 mask. When the crisis growing numbers.Murphy also indicated that he's not yet ready to Since March 15 was at the high point, the cost was up to $7 per reopen more of New Jersey's economy - such as indoor "New York State continues to closely monitor mask" dining.Murphy expressed concern about gatherings and parties the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases throughout "We never want that happen again. That's why that have caused local spikes in cases in Middletown, Long Beach the nation, and as that situation worsens, we're it's great news that we could help Kodak, our Island and Jackson, the latter involving a party of 700 people. taking every action we can here at home to slow great Rochester company, be at a point to receive Governor Murphy advised individuals traveling to New Jersey the spread and save lives," Governor Cuomo said. a federal loan to produce pharmaceutical from additional states with significant community spread of "While yesterday's numbers show New York is ingredients - and it's why I'm glad to announce COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last continuing on the right trajectory, we cannot get that NYS is supporting 12 New York companies contact within the identified state. In addition to the District of complacent. With much of the rest of the country that will begin producing COVID-related Columbia and Puerto Rico, the updated advisory includes 3 surging, we are still vulnerable and have to equipment and supplies to support our present additional states - Illinois, Kentucky, and Minnesota, bringing the continue to wear masks, socially distance and be and future needs. As a condition to receive the total to 36 states and territories. The travel advisory applies to any New York Tough. We will get through this, grants, each of the companies will make PPE person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than together." available to the State of New York for our 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10 percent or higher Governor Cuomo also confirmed 777 additional healthcare facilities when and if we need it." positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average. cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the "This work has already started. Old garment As of Tuesday, July 28, there are currently 36 states and statewide total to 414,370 confirmed cases in New manufacturing businesses in Manhattan have territories that meet the criteria stated above: Alaska; Alabama; York State. pivoted to the business of making medical gowns. Arkansas; Arizona; California; Delaware; District of Columbia, The governor also announced that the State These investments aren't just necessary in order Florida; Georgia; Illinois, Iowa; Idaho; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky, Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force on to ensure our future needs in a crisis like this one Louisiana; Maryland; Minnesota, Missouri; Mississippi; Montana; July 29 visited and observed 835 establishments - they also represent an opportunity to revitalize North Carolina; North Dakota; Nebraska; New Mexico; Nevada; across New York City and Long Island, and found the New York manufacturing sector and support Ohio; Oklahoma; Puerto Rico, South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; violations at 41 establishments, or 5 percent. the economy", said the governor. Utah; Virginia; Washington; and Wisconsin. NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs Welcomes Court decision on Public Charge Rule

NEW YORK CITY, NY one should suffer punishment (TIP): "The District Court's or penalty if they seek medical decision to halt the care or temporary financial aid implementation of the Public as a result of the pandemic's Charge Rule nationwide for the impact. New York City is proud duration of the COVID-19 to have joined Attorney General national health emergency James in protecting immigrant brings relief. The Court rightly communities from this cruel recognized how severely the policy." Bitta Mostofi, Rule continues to harm Mayor's Office of New York City residents who immigrant communities-many Immigrant Affairs have questions about public of whom are working on the Commissioner has charge and how accessing frontlines of this public health welcomed the certain public benefits may court decision on crisis-and hinders our efforts to affect immigration status can Public Charge Rule address the devastating health call the ActionNYC hotline at 1- and economic impacts of the COVID-19 800-354-0365 to connect with free, safe pandemic.', said Bitta Mostofi, Mayor's immigration legal help." Office of Immigrant Affairs About the NYC Mayor's Office of Commissioner. Immigrant Affairs: The NYC Mayor's The Commissioner further added:" It is Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) a matter of life or death that all New promotes the well-being of NYC's Yorkers in need of medical care, food immigrant communities by advocating assistance, and other benefits and for policies that increase justice, equity, services seek and receive the help they and empowerment. (Read full story at need without fear. As the Court noted, no www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

Indian American Anil Cheriyan Named Indian-origin author Avni Doshi on Cognizant's Strategy, Technology EVP 2020 Booker Prize longlist Cheriyan stepped down The Dubai-based Indian-origin author is among the 13 authors longlisted for from his post as head of TTS and her debut novel 'Burnt Sugar' deputy commissioner of LONDON (TIP): Dubai-based Indian- "Some of the books focus on the Federal origin author Avni Doshi is among the 13 interpersonal relationships that are Acquisition authors longlisted for the prestigious 2020 Service at GSA complex, nuanced, emotionally charged. on July 17 Booker Prize for her debut novel 'Burnt There are voices from minorities often Sugar', alongside double Booker winner unheard, stories that are fresh, bold and TEANECK, NJ (TIP): Anil Cheriyan, Hilary Mantel for 'The Mirror and The absorbing. The best fiction enables the former director of the General Services Light'. reader to relate to other people's lives; Administration's Technology The so-called "Booker Dozen" was sharing experiences that we could not Transformation Services, will join unveiled on Tuesday, July 28, after judges ourselves have imagined is as powerful as Cognizant on Aug. 3 to serve as evaluated 162 novels published in the UK being able to identify with characters," she executive vice president of strategy and or Ireland between October 2019 and said. technology. Cheriyan will oversee the September 2020, with a shortlist of six to Gaby Wood, Literary Director of the company's Global IT, Global Security, be whittled down by September in time for Booker Prize Foundation, said: "In this Strategy, Alliances, and Business the 50,000-pound literary prize in year of seismic change, visibility for new Development organizations and will November. books published in the UK has been report directly to chief executive Brian "This utterly compelling read examines drastically low. So, however unintended Humphries. As the company's leader of a complex and unusual mother-daughter Doshi, born in the US and now living in Dubai, the ratio, it's especially heartening to has previously spoken about the long journey Technology, he will be responsible for relationship with honest, unflinching to her first novel, which was released in India know that some authors who have informing strategy, digitizing the realism - sometimes emotionally last year as 'Girl in White Cotton' and gets a launched their careers in the midst of business, and strengthening IT and wrenching but also cathartic, written with UK release as 'Burnt Sugar'. COVID-19 may now have a chance to reach Security capabilities and resilience, poignancy and memorability," the judges Picture / twitter@avnidoshi the readers they deserve." according to Cognizant. said of Doshi's longlisted entry. Experiments'. Zimbabwean writer Tsitsi The Booker Prize for Fiction is open to Cheriyan stepped down from his post Doshi, born in the US and now living in Dangarembga is nominated for the third writers of any nationality, writing in as head of TTS and deputy Dubai, has previously spoken about the novel in her trilogy - 'This Mournable English and published in the UK or commissioner of the Federal long journey to her first novel, which was Body'. Ireland. The shortlist of six books will be Acquisition Service at GSA on July 17. released in India last year as 'Girl in White The rest of the longlist is largely announced on September 15, with each Mr. Cheriyan was appointed as Director Cotton' and gets a UK release this dominated by US-based authors, including shortlisted author receiving 2,500 pounds of TTS in January 2019. In this position, Thursday as 'Burnt Sugar'. Diane Cook for 'The New Wilderness', and a specially bound edition of their book he oversees the Presidential Innovation For the coveted Booker, Doshi goes head Colum McCann for 'Apeirogon', Maaza at the prize ceremony scheduled for Fellows, 18F, the Office of Products and to head with literary heavyweight Mantel, Mengiste for 'The Shadow King', Kiley November. Programs, and the IT Modernization who is in the running for her final Reid for 'Such a Fun Age', Brandon Taylor The 2019 Booker Prize for Fiction was Centers of Excellence along with offices instalment in her series set in King Henry for 'Real Life', Anne Tyler for 'Redhead by won jointly by 'The Testaments' by that provide support across TTS. VIII's 16th-century England. The Side of The Road', and C Pam Zhang Margaret Atwood and 'Girl, Woman, Prior to joining GSA, Mr. Cheriyan "'The Mirror and the Light' completes a for 'How Much of These Hills is Gold'. Other' by Bernardine Evaristo. First was the Executive Vice President and tragic arc in which Thomas Cromwell "Each of these books carries an impact awarded in 1969, the Booker Prize is Chief Information Officer at SunTrust [Henry VII's Minister] is finally brought that has earned it a place on the longlist, recognized as the leading prize for literary Banks, where he led the transformation down by the police state he designed. deserving of a wide readership. Included fiction written in English. of the banks' digital, data, and Mantel's masterful exhibition of sly are novels carried by the sweep of history The rules of the prize were changed at operations. Prior to SunTrust, he led dialogue and exquisite description brings with memorable characters brought to life the end of 2013 to embrace the English several consulting practices at IBM and the Tudor world alive," the judges said, in and given visibility,novels that represent a language "in all its vigor, its vitality, its PwC Management Consulting, where he reference to her book. moment of cultural change, or the versatility and its glory", opening it up to drove the business and technology British and Scottish nominees this year pressures an individual faces in pre and writers beyond the UK and transformation for the firms' strategic include Gabriel Krauze for 'Who They post-dystopian society," said editor and Commonwealth, providing they were clients. (Read full story at Was', Douglas Stuart for 'Shuggie Bain' and literary critic Margaret Busby,chair of the writing novels in English and published in www.theindianpanorama.news) Sophie Ward for 'Love and Other Thought 2020 judging panel. the UK. (Source: PTI) Indian-American Political Group Announces Indian Origin Tech Executive Charged with New Executive Director, commits $10M to COVID-Relief Fraud and Money Laundering Support Community Candidates SEATTLE (TIP): A Amazon.com Inc. and Washington tech executive of Microsoft Corp. PHILADELPHIA, PA. immigrant group in the U.S. - Indian origin was taken into The complaint alleges that (TIP): Indian-American are beginning to flex their custody July 23 and charged Mohan submitted at least political organization political muscle on the with fraudulently seeking eight fraudulent PPP loan IMPACTannounced July 28 national stage: an Indian over $5.5 million in Paycheck applications on behalf of six that public interest lawyer American woman is a top Protection Program (PPP) different companies to Neil Makhija will be its new contender to be the loans and laundering the federally insured financial Executive Director. The group Democratic nominee for Vice proceeds.Mukund Mohan, 48, Former Microsoft executive institutions. The complaint also announced a $10 million President; the number of of Clyde Hill, Washington, Mukund Mohan arrested for alleges that, in support of the $5.5 million fraud commitment to support Neil Makhija, a public interest Indian Americans in was charged by criminal fraudulent loan applications, YouTube pic Indian American candidates attorney and educator, who Congress has grown five-fold complaint, unsealed after he Mohan made numerous false nationwide, as well as plans teaches election law at the in just the past eight years; a was taken into custody, in the Western and misleading statements about the University of Pennsylvania to create a new program to Law School, has been named record number of dollars are District of Washington with one count of companies' respective business operations identify, elevate, and support the new Executive Director of going to Indian American wire fraud and one count of money and payroll expenses. The complaint also Indian American elected IMPACT candidates; and just last laundering. alleges that, in further support of the officials running for higher office. week, the campaign arm charged with Mohan currently serves as chief fraudulent loan applications, Mohan The groundbreaking investment and electing Democrats to Congress released technology officer at BuildDirect.com submitted fake and altered documents, prominent hire signals a new phase in the its first-ever Hindi-language political ad. Technologies Inc., a website that connects including fake federal tax filings and organization's development at a time when (Read full story at people with home contractors, according altered incorporation documents. (Read Indian Americans - the second largest www.theindianpanorama.news) to its website. Before that, he worked for full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 INDIANS ABROAD 5 Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh appointed Indian American John Cyrus Joins High Point Singapore's first Leader of Opposition in Parliament as IT Strategy, Business Solutions 'SINGAPORE'S LEGISLATURES HAVE NEVER HAD FORMALLY DESIGNATED Director LEADERS OF THE OPPOSITION' WASHINGTON (TIP): HighPoint, a SINGAPORE (TIP): Indian-origin Singh, who is also a lawyer, will provider of IT and politician Pritam Singh was on Tuesday, receive an annual package of 385,000 digital services for July 28, designated as the Leader of the Singapore dollars (USD 2,79,025.98) as government Opposition in Singapore, the first such allowances for his new role. agencies, appointment in the history of the city- Prime Minister Lee said on July 11 announced the state. that Singh will be designated the Leader addition of John The 43-year old Singh's Workers' Party of the Opposition. Cyrus as Director of won 10 parliamentary seats out of the 93 After his swearing-in on Monday, Lee IT Strategy and contested in the July 10 general elections said the election results have shown a Cyrus previously Business Solutions. worked as an IT held, making it the biggest opposition strong desire among Singaporeans for a Cyrus brings more executive at the presence in Singapore's Parliament. greater diversity of views in politics and United States than 24 years of Singh is the Secretary-General of that the trend is here to stay. Patent and management and Workers' Party. "We have to give expression to it and Trademark Office technology "Singapore's legislatures have never evolve our political system to and the Food and experience within Drug had formally designated Leaders of the accommodate it while maintaining our Administration the public and Opposition, and such a position is not authorities said on Tuesday in a cohesion and sense of national purpose," private sectors to provided for in the Constitution or the statement, laying out the details of the said Lee. HighPoint. In this new role as a senior Standing Orders of Parliament," the new post. "As with any new political leader, Cyrus will work across the parliamentary offices said in its "Similar to other Westminster appointment, the role of the LO (Leader organization to drive HighPoint's statement on Tuesday. parliamentary systems, Singh will lead of the Opposition) will evolve as our solution design, architecture function "Singapore's legislatures have never the Opposition in presenting alternative political system develops," the statement and drive growth in intelligent had formal Leaders of the Opposition, views in parliamentary debates on from Parliament said. automation (RPA), cloud migration, not even in the 1950s and early 1960s policies, Bills and motions," said the "We look forward to working with the next gen software application when there were substantial numbers of Office of the Speaker of Parliament and LO to create a robust but stable political development and DevOps pursuits for opposition legislative assemblymen," the Office of the Leader of the House in a system serving the interests of government clients. Channel News Asia quoted the statement joint statement. Singapore and Singaporeans," it said. Cyrus previously worked as an IT as saying. Prime Minister Lee Hsien He will also lead and organize the The statement added that these duties executive at the United States Patent Loong's ruling People's Action Party won scrutiny of the government's positions and privileges have been conveyed to and Trademark Office and the Food 83 seats in the general elections and his and actions in Parliament, and be Singh, and the Leader of the House will and Drug Administration, where he government was sworn in on Monday. consulted on the appointment of make a statement in Parliament to had a proven track record of managing Singh will take on more duties and be opposition members to Select formally set out these terms. Singapore's successful engineering and technology accorded additional privileges in his role Committees, such as the Public Accounts 14th Parliament will have its first sitting portfolios and programs. Prior to his as the Leader of the Opposition, Committee. on August 24. (Source: PTI) government service, Cyrus also supported key public sector programs Indian Origin former at Deloitte Consulting, IBM and SAP Indian Owned Dallas Textiles Company America. Cyrus is PMP certified and Long Island doctor has a Certification of Cybersecurity from Harvard University. He has a pleads guilty to Creates PPE Division During Pandemic Master of Science in Electrical conspiring to illegally More than 35 million (and Engineering from Wichita State counting) pieces of personal University and is a graduate of the distribute Oxycodone protection equipment (PPE) have been shipped to Federal Executive Institute (FEI), NEW YORK hospitals, school districts and Charlottesville. (TIP): On July 27, government agencies around in federal court the country through Nextt Indian arrested for Shield, a new division of in Central Islip, Dallas-based textiles stabbing wife to death Tameshwar company Nextt Affiliated Dr. Tameshwar Ammar, Ammar, a former in Miami 51, of Amityville is medical doctor in MIAMI, FL charged with illegally selling prescriptions for Roslyn, New (TIP): Philip oxycondone. Credit: York, pleaded Mathew (Nevin), U.S. Department of guilty via DALLAS (TIP): More than 35 million supply chain management work in your 34, of Wixom, Justice teleconference to (and counting) pieces of personal favor." Michigan has conspiring to illegally distribute protection equipment (PPE) have been Nextt has been innovating through been arrested oxycodone. Ammar was indicted in shipped to hospitals, school districts and various fabric driven industries since and charged in November 2019. On June 22, 2020, he government agencies around the country the 1980s. The focus has always been on The victim Merin Joy the murder of (28), was a nurse at relinquished his license to practice through Nextt Shield, a new division of providing new and improved solutions his Malayalee Broad Health Coral medicine. The plea was entered before Dallas-based textiles company Nextt with everyday products. "Fabric is Springs Hospital. wife Merin Joy, United States District Judge Denis R. Affiliated, created during the pandemic. utilized all around us, which allows for 26. She was a Hurley. As part of his plea, Ammar Known worldwide for its sheets, bedding the unique opportunity to weave nurse at Broad Health Coral Springs agreed to forfeit approximately $245,700 and towels, Nextt has now pivoted to solutions seamlessly into routines," said Hospital. Merin died around 7:30 am on as proceeds involved in the oxycodone produce hand sanitizer, gloves, disposal Agarwal. "With a global presence, it is Tuesday,July 28 as she was returning to offense. When sentenced, Ammar faces face masks, face shields, customized our duty to not only provide a superior the parking area to return home after up to 20 years in prison. reusable face masks and thermometers. product and experience, but to do so in an her night shift. At approximately 7:38 Ray Donovan, Special Agent-in- Products like isolation gowns are made ethical and responsible manner." a.m., Coral Springs Dispatch received a Charge, Drug Enforcement in its factory in India and shipped from The company understands the severity 911 call from Broward Health Coral Administration, New York Division its distribution center in Dallas, Texas. of the current global pandemic, and Springs, about a possible stabbing and (DEA), and Seth D. DuCharme, Acting "This has been a humbling initiative, because of its in-depth experience with hit and run in progress. Once officers United States Attorney for the Eastern to say the least," said NEXTT CEO Arun fabrics and many health driven arrived on the scene, contact was made District of New York, announced the Agarwal. "To be able to maneuver, meet solutions, it has geared up production to with the victim, Merin Joy, age 26, who guilty plea. expectations and under promise only to help meet the needs of health care was in the west parking lot with (Read full story at over deliver during this time of critical professionals in local communities and multiple stab wounds. (Read full story www.theindianpanorama.news) need is a true testament on how to make around the world. at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NEW YORK FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Queens Man charged with attempted murder and assault in shooting of Former Suny Buffalo Football Player Defendant Allegedly Seen on Video Surveillance Firing Point Blank at Victim; Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison if Convicted

QUEENS, NY (TIP): Queens District 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27th, the striking an estranged girlfriend and Attorney Melinda Katz announced July defendant was inside a deli on the corner taking her cell phone on April 4, 2020. In 30 that a 27-year-old Hollis, Queens man of Springfield Boulevard and 136th a third criminal complaint, the has been charged with attempted murder Avenue when Malachi Capers, 20, walked defendant is charged with attempted and other crimes for allegedly shooting a into the store and bumped into Thurston. assault for allegedly firing at an occupied former student athlete outside a deli on The defendant pushed Mr. Capers and vehicle on July 8, 2020. Thurston is Springfield Boulevard Monday then allegedly threw a punch. Capers, awaiting arraignment on these charges afternoon. who played defensive end for SUNY as well. District Attorney Katz said, "This Buffalo, chased the defendant out of the The investigation into the attempted kind of gun violence is unacceptable. A store and tackled him on the sidewalk. murder was conducted by Detective young man is now fighting for his life Continuing said DA Katz, video Matthew DeBonis of the 105th Precinct because of a petty incident that spiraled surveillance from both inside the deli and Detective James Zozarro of NYPD out of control with a gun. The defendant and outside on the sidewalk shows the Queens South Homicide Squad, under has been apprehended and will face the fight that ensued. On the video the two the supervision of Lieutenant James consequences for his alleged actions." men wrestled on the ground outside. McGarry of the New York City Police The District Attorney identified the When both were on their feet again, Department s 105 Precinct Detective defendant as Jeffrey Thurston, 27, of Thurston allegedly pulled out a handgun Squad and Lieutenant Richard Rudolph Jamaica Avenue in the Hollis and fired a single shot into Mr. Capers of Queens South Homicide Squad. neighborhood of Queens. The defendant abdomen. Senior Assistant District Attorneys The District Attorney identified the defendant s arraignment is pending in Queens The victim was rushed to a nearby Franchesca Basso and Patricia Diaz, of as Jeffrey Thurston, 27, of Jamaica Avenue in Criminal Court on a complaint charging hospital where he is in critical condition. the District Attorney s Homicide the Hollis neighborhood of Queens. him with attempted murder in the Thurston fled the scene but was Bureau, are prosecuting the case, under second degree, assault in the first degree apprehended yesterday by the Regional the supervision of Assistant District supervision of Executive Assistant and criminal possession of a weapon in Fugitive Task Force of the New York City Attorneys Brad A. Leventhal, Bureau District Attorney for Major Crimes the second degree. If convicted, Police Department. Chief, Peter McCormack III, Senior Daniel Saunders. Thurston faces up to 25 years in prison Defendant Thurston is also charged in Deputy Bureau Chief, Jo3hn Kosinski Criminal complaints and indictments on this complaint alone. a second complaint with burglary, and Kenneth Appelbaum, Deputy are accusations. A defendant is According to the complaint, around robbery and assault for allegedly Bureau Chiefs, and under the overall presumed innocent until proven guilty. As City Continues Phased Reopening, New TLC Data highlights Covid's impact on Taxis and for-Hire Vehicle Industry

from March 15 - June 30, 2020 and found o Since April, more drivers have Driver Resource Center. that decreases in passenger demand returned to the road, trips gradually In addition to creating earning tracked a decline in citywide economic increased by 78% and driver earnings opportunities for drivers, TLC regularly activity, including business travel, are up over 81%. provides drivers with information on tourism, entertainment, and night life. o During this March through April resources, such as free or low-cost health The report also documents the essential period, trips to parts of the city with insurance, telemedicine, and other work work of thousands of TLC-licensed hospitals increased as a percentage of opportunities through its website and via drivers assisting the City to reach all pick-ups, as trips to and from email. Drivers who stayed home to help vulnerable New Yorkers by participating airports decreased. the City flatten the curve received vital in the Get Food NYC Program. TLC o TLC separately licenses vehicles and benefits from the state and federal drivers have delivered over 50 million drivers to maximize accountability. governments, as independent contractors meals to New Yorkers in need. TLC Vehicle owners have continued to have been eligible for unemployment "This report details the realities of the renew their vehicle licenses athistoric insurance for the first time. for-hire car industry during the pandemic. rates since March, while fewer drivers About TLC I see it as both a testament to the shared renewed their TLC Driver License. "Fully understanding the impact of the mission of TLC and our licensed drivers Since March, over 20,000 TLC-licensed Created in 1971, the TLC licenses and pandemic will help us make the industry to support the City during the pandemic, drivers registered to participate in the regulates taxicabs, for-hire vehicles, stronger and better able to meet any shifts in but also as a starting point for many of the Get Food NYC Program, which has commuter vans, and para transit vehicles. passenger demand as the city continues its reopening:, says TLC Commissioner Aloysee changes that will make our industry safer, distributed over 100 million meals since Its board consists of nine members, Heredia Jarmoszuk. more accountable and stable for operators, March. TLC-licensed drivers have so far including eight unsalaried drivers and passengers alike," said TLC earned $29.5 million, delivering 53 Commissioners. The Chair / NEW YORK (TIP): New York City Taxi Commissioner Aloysee Heredia million meals across all five boroughs. Commissioner presides over regular and Limousine Commission (TLC), on Jarmoszuk. "Fully understanding the TLC has made delivery safer for drivers public commission meetings and heads July 29, published a report offering crucial impact of the pandemic will help us make by providing almost 200,000 items of the agency, which has a staff of over 600 insight on the effects of COVID-19 on the industry stronger and better able to Personal Protective Equipment, employees. theCity's taxi and for-hire vehicle (FHV) meet any shifts in passenger demand as including free masks, gloves and hand To drive professionally in New York sectors. As New York City's the city continues its reopening." sanitizer. With drivers and owners facing City, licensees undergo a rigorous economypaused to flatten the COVID-19 Some of the report's findings: historic challenges due to the pandemic, background check, must have a safe curve, taxi and for-hire passenger the TLC accelerated the launch of a drivingrecord, and complete 24 hours demanddropped by 84% in comparison to o In the beginning of April, as New virtual Driver Resource Center, opening of driver education. TLC-licensed pre-pandemic levels, according to the Yorkers stayed home, trips in all TLC- in May. The Center offers a range of free vehicles undergo regular safety and report, available at licensed vehicles dropped 84% financial counseling and legal assistance emission inspections at the Agency's https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/tlc/downlo compared to the same time last year. In for TLC drivers, as well as connecting Inspection Facility. Current ads/pdf/covid-impact-report.pdf. April 2020, 28,893 TLC drivers were on them with government benefits and Commissioner, Aloysee Heredia The report, "COVID-19 Impact on the the road, compared with 122,076 TLC health and wellness resources. Over 500 Jarmoszuk, was appointed in February NYC For-Hire Industry," covers the period Drivers in April 2019. licensees have already been served by the 2020. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 NY/NJ/CT 7

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By Abhijit Bhattacharyya World must seek reparation from China Post-Covid, it's a fit case for the world to demand reparation, as was done he wheel has indeed turned full circle. After 101 years, reparation after World War I, at the Treaty of Versailles, in 1919. Articles 231 and 232 Ttoday is the sine qua non for a free made Germany sign and pay for the irreparable, willful damage, destruction world facing an autocratic, reckless China which is consistently failing to and death caused to its European neighbors in particular. Germany confessed adhere to, or follow, the canons of 'war guilt' and agreed 'compensation will be made for all damage done to collective wisdom, so very essential for the existence, nay survival, of the civilian population of Allies and their property.' human race. Will China curtail its expansionist ambitions and avoid taking Versailles in 1919. Two Articles - 231 and control of weaker landlocked territory 232 - made Germany sign and pay for the through unfair means? The time for irreparable, willful damage, destruction reparation is now." and death it had caused to its European The Covid-19 pandemic has done more neighbors in particular. damage to the global economy in mere The prefix 're' became the economic six months than what the two world wars slogan of the destroyed economies - did in 10 years. The Chinese-origin virus reconstruction, recovery, reparations, has already claimed over six lakh lives, retrenchment, repayment of war debts, while more than 1.6 crore cases have revaluation of currencies and the been recorded so far. There are debts restoration of gold standard. The 21st worth billions, nay trillions, of dollars century thus far, however, has seen a war and over 200 countries are on the road to without war. Essentially because there's ruin. hardly any power, outside of Asia, with Various sectors are counting the the manpower to fight a physical war colossal losses, be it banking, transport, owing to the shrinking demography of shipping, hospitality, core industrial the West and the impact of the Chinese Coronavirus effect: Global economy has not only been hit hard; it has tumbled. But the Dragon sector or aviation. The key indicators of virus. isn't hit or hurt. human welfare - education and health - It's, therefore, time to demand are in tatters. The future of millions of fraternity) policy, systematically trillion); South Korea ($1.53 trillion); reparation from China by the top students across the globe is uncertain. undercutting the economics, polity, Australia ($1.32 trillion); Spain ($1.31 economic powers of the world in unison. And, the lack of barest human needs - commerce, trade, industry and security trillion); Mexico ($1.15 trillion) and The formula could be arrived at by food, housing, clothing and fuel - is systems of India. Indonesia ($1.01 trillion). All are going calculating the loss of the notional GDP plunging millions into poverty. Thus, if one were to scrutinize the downhill. figure between 2018-19 and 2020-21. Such is the havoc wrought on India single most important parameter, gross Yet, the second biggest economy,as per Germany confessed 'war guilt' under that the government has extended free domestic product (GDP), pertaining to the 2017 GDP, China ($12.23 trillion), as Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles ration to an estimated 80 crore till the economics of a nation, there's little reported by the China Daily Global and agreed to 'compensation' under November this year. The entire Europe's doubt that Indian economy is in free fall, Weekly (July 24-30) is on the upswing. Article 232: "compensation will be made 50-nation population is 58 crore. All of along with that of 200-plus countries - the Chinese President Xi Jinping met by Germany for all damage done to the North and South America's 37 countries exception being China. corporate leaders on July 21 "to protect civilian population of the Allies and constitute 94 crore people. And India The much-touted 'world is one' slogan market players and stimulate vitality as their property." alone faces the daunting task of feeding is a reality today. The world is indeed the Covid-19 pandemic has hit hard the The wheel has indeed turned full 80 crore people till November. Isn't it an one, because it is sinking as one, sans the domestic and global economy." circle. After 101 years, reparation today indication of an unprecedented Chinese. Beijing is tom-tomming its Global economy isn't just hit hard, it is the sine qua non for a free world facing economic downturn for India? How will success in combating, containing and has tumbled. But the Dragon isn't hit or an autocratic, reckless China which is the state fund this mega plan? How will crushing the disease which has ravaged hurt, as reported by the same daily: consistently failing to adhere to, or the potentially empty state coffers be the planet. "China has become the world's first follow, the canons of collective wisdom, replenished once the 'free ration' scheme Here, a cursory glance at the 2017 GDP major economy that's shown robust so very essential for the existence, nay ends? Won't the beneficiaries demand its figures of the 15 biggest economies recovery from the impact of the survival, of the human race. Will China extension? would be relevant: US ($19.48 trillion); pandemic, with its GDP expanding 3.2% curtail its expansionist ambitions and Understandably, India is in dire straits Japan ($4.87 trillion); Germany ($3.69 year-on-year in the second quarter, avoid taking control of weaker today, thanks to the seven-decade-long trillion); India ($2.65 trillion); UK ($2.63 reversing a 6.8% decline in the first landlocked territory through unfair tradition of misconceived and ill-advised trillion); France ($2.58 trillion); Brazil quarter." This is a fit case for the world to means? The time for reparation is now. appeasement diplomacy, the Hindi-Chini ($2.05 trillion); Italy ($1.94 trillion); collectively demand reparation, as was (The author is a writer and political bhai-bhai (Hindustan-Chinese Canada ($1.64 trillion); Russia ($1.57 done after World War I, at the Treaty of commentator ) GUEST COMMENT Covid drug cartel: Check illegal trade, he treatment for coronavirus has thrown up its own set of Tproblems. With no known maintain supply chain protocol for treating the disease, the pandemic has seen a renewed thrust and planned to send the medicines in The involvement of foreign nationals is also fueled concerns. The chaos has being laid on public healthcare, with small batches with Iraqi nationals. a matter of grave concern, for it may meant laxity, leading to smuggling of facilities being ramped up in Hospitals for Covid treatment in involve national security.That the cartel drugs from various countries, including government hospitals, while private Gurugram are now under the scanner could think of pulling off the deal at a India, where the prices are much lower hospitals have been providing care amid because the drugs are supposed to be time when flights are restricted and as compared to other countries, charges of being unaffordable. Another directly provided to the hospitals by the frisking for security should have been assuring lucrative returns for the dimension has now been added to the manufacturing company after verifying tighter are all aspects that should be smugglers. While efforts are being made problem with the revelation that a drug patients' details. The drug department looked into. to boost the manufacturing and supply smuggling cartel has been busted in too is given a daily dispensing report of Unlike India, Iraq has been in turmoil, of Covid drugs to meet the demand, the Gurugram that not only hoarded these medicines. The police are probing faced with war and sanctions. The government should clamp down on their medicines for Covid treatment but also if any hospital helped the accused in violence has affected hospitals, doctors illegal trade while looking into the was to smuggle these on a Vande Bharat procuring the drugs. An alert has also and other medical staff, besides the possibility of humanitarian assistance flight. What is worse is that the cartel been sounded to check the sale of Covid supply of medical essentials. The raging to other countries. managed to procure the list of travelers drugs on the black market in Haryana. coronavirus in neighboring Iran has (Tribune, India) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 PERSPECTIVE 9

"Instead of bringing home the stranded nationals, during the The ‘RIGHT TO RETURN’ and lockdown, they were left to fend for themselves under trying conditions to the detriment of their health and violations of a sacred principle wellbeing. A state like Kerala that lives off the foreign NRI Rampukar Pandit remittances appeared to have talking to his wife placed several roadblocks about their sick baby before the returning residents boy as he tried to get even from neighboring States. home By requiring COVID negative By George Abraham Photograph / Courtesy certificates and delaying entry Atul Yadav/PTI clearance documents, Kerala has sent mixed signals of "Are the NRIs at the readiness. In their eagerness to score brownie points from mercy of the authorities the International media for their management expertise for a 'right to return?' containing the contagion's spread, NRI interests have Don't they deserve a become the sacrificial lambs at better reception when the altar of provincialism and self-indulgence." they arrive home during a crisis such as this? At back to India when they were turned back. This bureaucratic mischief not only the minimum, don't the denied the right to return of a national but also questioned the very validity and migrant laborers of globalization now shifted into warp reliability of the OCI card itself. Even drive' appears to have gone out of the "Air India, the national carrier without an OCI card, that baby is entitled deserve an advance known for its money-losing window. The countries one by one started to come to India because of the "family ways, wasted no time erecting new barriers and preventing ties." Although the politicos continue to notice of an impending exploiting the situation to its shutdown so they could people from traveling to their desired advantage in charging hail the rights and privileges of the OCI destinations. They were soon deciding exorbitant prices for a one-way cards, the hollowness of it all was so vivid safely plan for their which foreign nationals are welcome and journey. It is not only the throughout this pandemic period. who are not. Next, they were closing Government and the Air India, the national carrier known right to return home? borders and effectively shutting down all Bureaucracy that has done a for its money-losing ways, wasted no time These questions cry out travel and thereby stranding millions of disservice to the Indian exploiting the situation to its advantage in foreign nationals away from their homes. nationals who are living charging exorbitant prices for a one-way for answers from those What happened consequently is a story abroad, but also the neighbors journey.It is not only the Government and of people everywhere of pain and and friends who have targeted the Bureaucracy that has done a who sit in the citadels sufferings of immense proportions. them and falsely accused them disservice to the Indian nationals who are Although many countries facilitated their as carriers of Covid virus." living abroad, but also the neighbors and of power and appear nationals' return through provisional friends who have targeted them and indifferent to the plights means of transportation, millions more "tradition," "establishment," "interests," falsely accused them as carriers of Covid were left in a quandary without adequate and "family ties." It includes not only the virus. I agree with the premise that of the NRIs and poor finances or accommodations. Take, for right to return after having left one's own returnees ought to be responsible for their migrant laborers" example, the sad cases of Keralites, who country; it may also entitle a person to conduct as per the rules and regulations. got trapped in the Middle East due to the come to the country for the first time if he However, there are cases of People who central government's inaction or or she was born outside the country. were denied the rightful entry to their rticle 13 of the Universal bureaucratic bungling. Many of them Many of these conventions and rules apartments and families refusing to Declaration of Human Rights says were confined to a single room, some were allegedly circumvented or violated receive their loved ones as if they are Athat 'everyone has the right to infected with COVID, and few others by those in power for political expediency. perpetrators, not anything but hapless freedom of movement and residence either furloughed or out of work lacking Instead of bringing home the stranded victims. Those accolades and praises within the borders of each state, and resources for food or essential medicines. nationals, during the lockdown, they were showered upon the NRIs in the past by the everyone has the right to leave any After the initial evacuation of a few left to fend for themselves under trying politicians and their fellow citizens not country, including his own and to return thousand NRIs from places like China, conditions to the detriment of their health only ring hollow now but expose their to his country'. However, during the Italy,and few other places, India sealed its and wellbeing. A state like Kerala that duplicity and insincerity at its highest pandemic's challenging times, these grand borders, closed the airports, and stopped lives off the foreign NRI remittances form. According to Human Rights Watch, old principles have taken a severe beating. train and bus services, and practically appeared to have placed several "like all rights, the right to return binds Many countries, including India, may not shut down the entire country. The Modi roadblocks before the returning residents governments. No government can violate have said 'No' to their citizens but Government gave just four hours of notice even from neighboring States. By this right. Only individuals may elect not advertently or inadvertently put before making the whole country comes to requiring COVID negative certificates and to exercise it. Government's legitimate roadblocks in every which way of their a standstill. Millions of migrant laborers delaying entry clearance documents, security or health concerns should be met timely return to the home country. who were caught off guard by these fast- Kerala has sent mixed signals of consistently with these principles and The right to return is a principle in moving developments became the readiness. In their eagerness to score other internationally recognized human international law that guarantees that ultimate victims of this horrific tragedy brownie points from the International rights". everyone has a right of voluntary return orchestrated by a government's ill-advised media for their management expertise Are the NRIs at the mercy of the to or re-entry to their country of origin or action. containing the contagion's spread, NRI authorities for a 'right to return?' Don't citizenship. International covenant on A photograph of an Indian in the interests have become the sacrificial they deserve a better reception when they civil and political rights Article 12 (4) Guardian newspaper, his face contorted lambs at the altar of provincialism and arrive home during a crisis such as this? states that 'No one shall be arbitrarily with anguish talking with his wife about self-indulgence. At the minimum, don't the migrant deprived of the right to enter his own his sick boy has come to symbolize the Thomas T. Oommen, a community laborers deserve an advance notice of an country'. The right of a person to return to plight of the migrant laborers who are activist in New York who is an intercessor impending shutdown so they could safely his own country recognizes the special penniless but had to walk hundreds of for the NRIs regarding passports and plan for their right to return home? These relationship of a person to that country. miles under extreme conditions, to reach visas with the consular offices, told a questions cry out for answers from those Aren't we supposed to be a global village home! The right to return principle also heartbreaking story of a family on an H- who sit in the citadels of power and where our lives have been transcended applies to these migrant laborers within a 1B visa refused by Air India to board appear indifferent to the plights of the into a borderless world? Well, COVID-19 country.In one of the court rulings by the because their newborn baby only carried NRIs and poor migrant laborers. has changed everything! The famous International Court of Justice, a criterion an OCI card. Having lost the job, this (The author is a former Chief technology officer writer and columnist Thomas Friedman's established for the right of return family vacated their apartment, sold off of the United Nations and Vice-Chairman of the dream of the 'world is flat, and the theory includes "close and enduring connection," their possessions, and were ready to move Indian Overseas Congress, USA) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

Nepal to reopen Everest to climbers despite Pak Senate approves two coronavirus case rise KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal will FATF-related Bills reopen its Himalayan mountains, including Mount Everest, to climbers ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan’s Committee on Law and Justice, chaired for the autumn season, officials said on Senate on Thursday unanimously by Chairman Javed Abbasi, Thursday, to boost the tourism- approved two Bills related to the tough unanimously approved the Bills with dependent economy despite rising conditions set by the global money some minor amendments. coronavirus infections. laundering and terrorist financing The government has prepared eight Home to eight of the world’s 14 watchdog FATF, a day after they were Bills for legislation on anti-money tallest mountains, Nepal shut down passed in the National Assembly amidst laundering and terror financing with a climbing and trekking in March to vociferous protest from the Opposition view of moving Pakistan from the stem the novel coronavirus, which has parties. FATF’s grey list to the white list. so far infected 19,547 people and caused The United Nations Security Council In its third and final plenary held 52 deaths in the country of 30 million. (UNSC) Amendment Bill, 2020, and the virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic “We have reopened mountaineering Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment Bill, in June, the FATF decided to keep and will issue climbing permits for the 2020, were presented by Advisor to The FATF put Pakistan on the grey list Pakistan in the “grey list” as Islamabad autumn season,” tourism department Prime Minister on Parliamentary in June 2018 and asked Islamabad to failed to check the flow of money to official Mira Acharya said, adding that Affairs Senator Babar Awan. implement a plan of action by the end of terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) climbers must follow health protocols The Bills include measures of freezing 2019 but the deadline was extended later and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The issued by the government. The and seizure of assets, travel ban, and on due to COVID-19. plenary was held under the Chinese autumn climbing season in Nepal runs arms embargo on the entities and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Presidency of Xiangmin Liu. from September to November. individuals, who are designated on the Qureshi thanked the Senate members With Pakistan’s continuation in the While infections in many Western sanctions list of the United Nations and for approving the Bills and exuded ‘grey list’, it will be difficult for the nations are falling, South Asian impose heavy fine and long term jails for confidence that after this legislation, country to get financial aid from the countries, including Nepal, are still those facilitating militancy. Pakistan will come out of the FATF grey IMF, World Bank, ADB, and the witnessing a steady rise in the The two Bills passed by the National list. European Union, thus further caseload. The absence of climbing in Assembly on Wednesday fulfil various Law Minister Faroogh Naseem in his enhancing problems for the nation the popular April-May season caused requirements of the Paris-based video message congratulated the nation which is in a precarious financial Nepal millions of dollars in losses. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) over the passage of the Bills in the situation. Hundreds of foreign travellers and which put Pakistan on its grey list in Senate. If Pakistan fails to comply with the some 200,000 sherpas, guides and June 2016 after Islamabad agreed to “This legislation will help us meet the FATF directive by October, there is every porters were hit. implement a 27-point plan of action to deadline of FATF,” he said. possibility that the global body may put Though the government now wants improve its legal regime to curb money According to officials, an the country in the ‘Black List’ along to reopen climbing, international laundering and terror financing. implementation report would be with North Korea and Iran. flights are shut until mid-August and The UN Security Council Resolution submitted to the FATF by August 6. The FATF is an inter-governmental travel restrictions within Nepal 1373 made it incumbent on the member The National Assembly passed the two body established in 1989 to combat remain, meaning climbers will still be states to implement counter-terrorism Bills with a majority vote amid a loud money laundering, terrorist financing, kept away in the short term, measures, especially countering the protest from the Opposition parties on and other related threats to the integrity expedition organisers said. financing of terrorism through their Wednesday. But the situation in the of the international financial system. “Some climbers to smaller domestic laws. Senate was cordial and cooperative. The It has currently 39 members including mountains may come but I have doubts The legislation was part of efforts by session was chaired by Chairman Sadiq two regional organisations—the about big ones,” said Ang Tshering Pakistan to move from the FATF’S grey Sanjrani. European Commission and Gulf Sherpa, an expedition organiser in the list to the white list. Earlier, the Senate’s Standing Cooperation Council. PTI capital Kathmandu. Nepal on Thursday also allowed the reopening of hotels and restaurants with some restrictions. No Afghan girl takes up motocross and conferences, seminars, gyms or casinos would be allowed, said Binayak Shah, vice president of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN). “Now champions women's rights it is (about) which hotel is safe, not which offers better services,” Shah KABUL (TIP): For 16-year-old Negin In recent months the Taliban has said. Reuters Afshar, riding a motorbike around a dirt projected itself as more moderate, as it track in Kabul isn't just about the seeks to turn battlefield gains into Singapore PM's excitement. It is also a way to show that formal recognition. Talks with a nephew found guilty of Afghan women can be tough too in a government-mandated committee country where concerns are growing remain stalled amid violence and mutual contempt, fined that hard-earned rights might be lost. suspicion. S$15,000 Encouraged by her parents, Afshar Asked whether she was concerned took up motocross about a year ago after about the rights of girls and women SINGAPORE (TIP): The Singapore having competed for Afghanistan in being eroded should the Taliban return prime minister's nephew was found athletics when she was younger. to power, Afshar replied: "God willing, guilty of contempt of court and fined Wearing a white helmet and black and this will not happen, because our S$15,000 ($10,884) by the city-state's top red motorbike suit, she trains with male government will not allow the Taliban to court on Wednesday, media reported. riders on a barren lot surrounded by do so ... If they want to violate our rights, Li Shengwu's case involved a private warehouses and private homes. we will stand against them and resist. I Facebook post in 2017 in which he said "When I saw the men motorcycling will not leave my country, and I want to the Singapore government was "very here, I decided to pursue motocross to stay here and serve my country." litigious and has a pliant court inspire Afghan women and show that Her mother, Frishta Afshar, head of system". Earlier this year, he said he they can do this tough sport as well," the women's committee of the National had opted not to participate in the Afshar said during a break from Taliban movement bidding for a share of Motorcycling Federation of proceedings against him. practice. power in a country where it has led a Afghanistan, agreed. "Some people do His 2017 post came amid a bitter "I tried to be one of the first women to ruthless insurgency since 2001. not agree with this, and they have a public feud among the children of the take this path, and I hope we can When the group ruled Afghanistan in negative view, while others agree and island’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, encourage others as well." the late 1990s, girls were not allowed to encourage," she said. "In any case, my including the current prime minister, She and her mother worry that attend school, women could not work husband and I will support her as much Lee Hsien Loong, and Li's father, Lee pursuing her passion may not be so easy and they had to wear all-enveloping as we can, and we want to take Negin to Hsien Yang. Reuters in future, with the hardline Islamist burqas when they left their homes. the highest peaks of success." Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

Mexican megachurch leader charged again US coronavirus death toll passes with child rape, human trafficking 150,000: Johns Hopkins LOS ANGELES (TIP): California on Wednesday charged the leader of a The country recorded more than 4.38 million total cases. Mexican megachurch with child rape WASHINGTON (TIP): More than who shunned masks have begun to wear and human trafficking, months after a 150,000 people have died of COVID-19 in them more regularly. But to wear or not court dismissed the previous allegations the United States, according to a tally wear a mask remains a political because of prosecution errors. maintained by Johns Hopkins flashpoint in America. Naasón Joaquín García, the self- University. Gohmert was tested Wednesday at the proclaimed apostle of La Luz del Mundo, The world's worst-hit country White House because he was supposed to was charged with three dozen felony announced its first coronavirus-related accompany Mr. Trump on a visit to counts involving five women and girls death at the end of February and has Texas. between 2015 and 2018 in Los Angeles now recorded more than 4.38 million "So I'm asymptomatic, I don't have any County. total cases, the Baltimore-based of the symptoms that are listed as part of Also charged were Susana Medina university reported on Wednesday, July COVID-19, but apparently I have the Oaxaca and Alondra Ocampo. 29. Wuhan virus," Gohmert said in a video García is the spiritual leader of La Trump ally who skipped mask using a term that angers China. Luz del Mundo, which is Spanish for Gohmert said he has worn the mask “The Light Of The World.” The tests positive more in the last week or two than in all of Guadalajara, Mexico-based evangelical A Republican lawmaker who made a the past four months and did so during Christian church was founded by his habit of walking around Congress diagnosis. Tuesday's hearing with Barr. grandfather and claims 5 million without a mask tested positive for the He has worn a mask sporadically in But he took it off a few times and was followers worldwide. coronavirus Wednesday, July 29, as he recent weeks, and suggested Wednesday seen walking and talking with Barr Garcia and Ocampo already were in prepared to leave for his native Texas that moving it around on his face before the hearing. custody while Oaxaca remained free on with President Donald Trump. because it is uncomfortable "puts some "Wear a damn mask," said Democratic bail. Messages to their attorneys weren't Louie Gohmert announced his germs in the mask" and maybe this representative Jennifer Wexton from immediately returned. diagnosis a day after attending a major caused his infection. Virginia. Prosecutors contend that the three hearing featuring testimony from Even as the pandemic has raged in the "I don't know who needs to hear this, committed sex crimes and also produced Attorney General Bill Barr, with whom US, President Donald Trump steadfastly but if you're a Member of Congress who child pornography involving church he was seen walking and chatting at a ignored recommendations from US refuses to wear a mask on Capitol Hill, group members. close distance while neither wore a medical experts that people wear masks you're not only putting your colleagues In April, an appeals court ordered Los mask. to help curb the spread of the virus and at risk -- you're endangering the staff Angeles Superior Court to dismiss Gohmert, 66, said he was he did not wear one in public until July who works here, including many of my charges against García, ruling that his asymptomatic and downplayed his 11. Since then, Republican lawmakers constituents," she said. (Source: AFP) ) preliminary hearing was not held in a timely manner and he did not waive his right to one.--AP UK rapper Solo 45 Virendra Sharma MP leads campaign sentenced to 24 years for violent rapes of 4 to jobs at Heathrow and other airports women NIRPAL SINGH SHERGILL IN LONDON The signatories (all MPs) LONDON (TIP): British grime LONDON (TIP): Virendra Sharma MP musician Solo 45 was sentenced lead the campaign of more than 25 MPs included Thursday to 24 years in prison for to lobby the Chancellor in favor of vital raping four women in what police said support for airports.Writing to the Virendra Sharma MP was among the most violent sexual Chancellor Virendra Sharma MP said: Gavin Newlands MP behaviour they had seen. "Thousands face being made Graham Stringer MP The rapper, whose real name is Andy redundant because of falls in revenue for John Spellar MP Anokye, was convicted of 30 charges, many businesses and certain industries Kim Johnson MP including 21 rapes and five counts of almost completely drying up. Aviation is false imprisonment. Anokye claimed his one of the hardest hit, almost no long- Andrew Gwynne MP violent acts — waterboarding, haul routes are open and passenger Sarah Champion MP interrogating, assaulting and raping his numbers are down to tiny fractions Yvonne Fovargue MP victims — were part of consensual role compared to the start of the year." Henry Smith MP play. But a jury at Bristol Crown Court The collected MPs wrote to the George Howarth MP in southwest England convicted him in Chancellor of the Exchequer because Virendra Sharma MP lead the campaign of March of all but one charge against him. airports in England and Wales are still more than 25 MPs to lobby the Chancellor in Ed Davey MP favor of vital support for airports Sentencing him on Thursday, judge being expected to pay Business Rates as Barry Gardiner MP William Hart said Anokye had “no though they are functioning normally. taxes and support the Covid recovery we Mike Hill MP empathy” for the women he abused. While airports in Scotland and Northern all so badly need. We recognize this will Mick Whitley MP Detective Superintendent Lisa Ireland have received support from their in some areas cause an unacceptable Allan Dorans MP Simpson of Avon and Somerset Police governments, English and Welsh shortfall in local authority income and said Anokye's offenses were “some of airports haven't had anything. so we ask you to compensate them for Patricia Gibson MP the most violent sexual behaviour” the To help address this huge shortfall and that loss and replace lost income to those Christine Jardine MP force had seen. “We cannot begin to unfair discrepancy the MPs wrote: affected local authorities." Tony Lloyd MP understand what each individual victim "Under the current system while a Virendra Sharma MP wrote along with Ben Bradshaw MP has gone through,” she said. Anokye, 33, business such as Tesco which has seen 25 other MPs, to urge action now before it Ian Byrne MP was signed to Island Records and was growth during Covid-19 has received is too late. Passenger numbers have in part of the grime collective Boy Better £585 million in Business Rate Relief our some cases fallen by 99% and more than Derek Twigg MP Know. The judge said none of the other Airports have seen not a penny. 100,000 in the industry alone are facing Sammy Wilson MP members of Boy Better Know “knew of We call on you to provide support to all the risk of unemployment. The aviation Neil Parish MP your dark side and they are in no way English and Welsh airports in line with industry lost nearly £2 billion in the four- Catherine McKinnell MP tainted by your misdeeds, which were that afforded by Scotland and Northern month period between March and June carried out in a wholly private and Ireland. This will allow airports to alone, which is equivalent to around £15 Apsana Begum MP hidden way.”AP continue to employ people, pay other million each day. Mohammad Yasin MP THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 US 13 Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu talks trade and investment with Wisconsin Governor WASHINGTON (TIP): Ambassador of India to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on July 29 held a virtual meeting and discussed trade and investment as well as people-to- people relations between Wisconsin and India. Both discussed strategies to tap the potential in the agriculture, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors common to India and Wisconsin that would lead to win- win outcomes for both. The Ambassador briefed the Governor about the initiatives India has taken in healthcare and education and discussed collaboration in these sectors. India and Wisconsin share a robust trade and investment relationship. The total trade between India and Wisconsin is over US$ 1 billion. Many Indian companies in the IT, engineering services, medical equipment, and manufacturing sectors have invested in Wisconsin. Ambassador Sandhu ( left) and Governor Evers (right) agreed to further strengthen the multifaceted engagement between India These companies have invested close to $185 million and the state of Wisconsin . (Pictures/ courtesy Embassy of India) in Wisconsin, creating over 2,460 jobs in the state. They also add value to local economies and communities Indian students. Close to 1,500 Indian students are faculty. through their CSR initiatives. Similarly, Wisconsin- studying in educational institutions in Wisconsin. The Ambassador underscored the need to revive and based companies in the automobile, electrical India has a strong education connection with strengthen the university-to-university linkages equipment, financial services and technology sectors Wisconsin. The tradition of Indian studies started on between India and the U.S., including in the fields of have established a strong presence in India. They the University of Wisconsin campus in the mid-1880s, R&D and bio-health. include Harley Davidson, Rockwell Automation Inc., when a Professorship of Sanskrit was established. Ambassador Sandhu and Governor Evers agreed to ManPower Group, etc. Renowned bio-chemist Dr. Hargobind Khorana received further strengthen the multifaceted engagement The Indian community has a vibrant presence in his Nobel Prize in 1968 for research he conducted at the between India and the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin, which is also an important destination for University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was on (Based on a press release) Gandhi-King Exchange Act Passed in Indian American Congressman Introduces Lifesaving Legislation to Curb COVID-19 Surge House Foreign Affairs Committee WASHINGTON (TIP): scientists say we must do. WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian As COVID-19 infections This is not a political or American Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. continue to surge across partisan issue. Providing (D-CA) hailed the passage of the Gandhi- America and nearly 30 all of our people with high- King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act out states impose public mask- quality, reusable masks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. wearing requirements, without cost could save The bill, written by the late Congressman Indian American Rep. Ro tens of thousands of lives John Lewis and cosponsored by Khanna (CA-17), Sen. and avoid hundreds of Congressman Bera, would establish an Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and billions of dollars in The bill, written by the late Congressman exchange initiative between the United John Lewis (left) and cosponsored by Indian over three dozen of their economic harm." States and India to study the work and American Congressman Ami Bera (right), Democratic colleagues in According to one legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin would establish an exchange initiative the Senate and House -"If we can afford a $740 estimate, widespread Luther King Jr. between the US and India to study the work introduced lifesaving billion defense budget, we can mask wearing could save and legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin afford to send every American "John Lewis was a civil rights hero not Luther King Jr legislation July 28 to a face mask," said Rep. over 40,000 American lives only in the United States, but across the manufacture and distribute Khanna by November 1, while globe. John fought for human rights, visit, Congressman Lewis created the high-quality, reusable another analysis predicted equality and justice, and democracy for all. Gandhi-King Exchange Act to seek to masks to everyone in America. $1 trillion in the economic benefits of Just like Gandhi and Dr. King, apply the philosophies of Gandhi and Dr. "If we can afford a $740 billion defense mask wearing through avoidance of strict Congressman Lewis shaped the world King, Jr. to conflict resolution efforts and budget, we can afford to send every lockdown measures. In questioning by through his actions of nonviolence, and current policy challenges. American a face mask," said Rep. Khanna. Sanders at a recent Senate hearing, Dr. his life story will reverberate throughout The Gandhi-King Scholarly "We are the wealthiest country on earth, yet Anthony Fauci voiced his support for the history. The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act authorizes our health care workers are still facing a proposal, echoing the consensus of the Exchange Initiative Act is a fitting tribute the State Department, in shortage of N-95s, our essential workers medical community."There's no doubt that to his incredible legacy," said cooperation with the Indian are having to purchase their own protective wearing masks protects you and gets you Representative Bera, who is the longest government, to: face masks, and far too many vulnerable to be protected. So it's people protecting serving Indian-American Member of Americans are being left to figure out how each other," Fauci said. "Anything that Congress in history. "As the world's oldest ● Establish an annual educational forum to procure this basic need. Congress has a furthers the use of masks, whether it is and largest democracies, the United States for scholars from both countries that responsibility to step up where the White giving out free masks or any other and India have long traditions of focuses on the legacies of Mohandas House has abdicated its responsibility and mechanism, I am thoroughly in favor of." upholding these shared values Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr; ensure every family has the equipment, This proposal, developed in consultation championed by figures like Gandhi, King, ● Develop a professional development they need to stay safe. If we're asking folks with health experts including Andy and Congressman Lewis. But they are training initiative on conflict to wear a mask, which is absolutely Slavitt, the former Acting Administrator of increasingly under threat in both resolution based on the principles of essential, it's on us to provide one." the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid countries. This legislation will help those nonviolence; and "We are the only high-income country in Services under President Obama, would values endure and remind us that by ● Establish a foundation to address the world where infections and deaths are use the United States Postal Service to holding true to them, we embody and live social, environmental, and health skyrocketing instead of falling. Nearly distribute three free, reusable masks to up to the best of our two nations." priorities in India. 150,000 are dead and 1,000 more are dying every person in the country, including In 2009, Congressman John Lewis led a Representative Ami Bera serves as every day. That is an absolute scandal," individuals who are experiencing congressional delegation visit to India to Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs said Sen. Sanders. "Dozens of my homelessness or living in group settings commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and colleagues and I are proposing that we do such as prisons, shelters, college dorms, King's pilgrimage to India. Inspired by his Nonproliferation. what our public health experts and and assisted living facilities. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

CORONAVIRUS CASES 55,000 fresh cases take India’s corona tally to 16.38 lakh; 779 more deaths take toll to 35,747 Herd immunity in India may be NEW DELHI (TIP): With a record single-day surge of 55,078 generated only in pockets, can infections, India's COVID-19 caseload raced past 16 lakh on be short-lived: Scientists Friday,just two days after it reached the 15-lakh mark, while the number NEW DELHI (TIP): Herd immunity against COVID- of recoveries rose to 10,57,805, 19 in India is likely to be achieved only in pockets given according to Union Health Ministry the many socio-economic groups in the country and may data. be short-lived rather than long-lasting, say scientists as The country has so far registered sero-surveillance data from New Delhi and Mumbai 16,38,870 instances of the raise hopes of ‘community protection' from the disease. coronavirus infection. The death Herd immunity occurs when a large number of toll increased to 35,747 with 779 people, usually 70 to 90 per cent, become immune to a fatalities being reported in 24 hours, contagious disease after being infected to it. the data updated at 8 am showed. But there are many grey areas clouding the issue as This is the second consecutive far as the novel coronavirus is concerned with no day that COVID-19 cases have consensus on when herd immunity sets in. increased by more than 50,000. The “There are no clear numbers to say at what per cent of total number of confirmed cases infected population we will achieve herd immunity. also includes foreigners. Many epidemiologists believe that for SARS-CoV-2 it There are 5,45,318 active COVID- would be at around 60 per cent,” said Shahid Jameel, 19 cases in the country. The virologist and CEO of the Wellcome Trust/DBT India recovery rate rose to 64.54 per cent Alliance, a public charity that invests in building while the fatality rate dropped biomedical sciences and health research frameworks. further to 2.18 per cent. He said different parts of the country will get closer to According to the Indian Council herd immunity at different times. of Medical Research, a cumulative Ten fatalities have been reported the maximum 14,728 fatalities, A recent study published in the journal Science also 1,88,32,970 samples have been tested from Odisha, nine from Punjab, five followed by Delhi with 3,936 deaths, found that herd immunity against COVID-19 could be up to July 30 with 6,42,588 being from Jharkhand, four each from Tamil Nadu 3,838, Gujarat 2,418, achieved with fewer people being infected than examined on Thursday. Bihar, Haryana, Manipur and Karnataka 2,230, Uttar Pradesh previously estimated. Of the 779 deaths reported on Uttarakhand, three each from Goa 1,587, West Bengal 1,536, Andhra “Herd immunity is determined primarily by how Friday, 266 were from Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, two each from Pradesh 1,281 and Madhya Pradesh many individuals in a population are immune to a 97 from Tamil Nadu, 83 from Assam, Andaman and Nicobar 857. particular infection. This results in indirect immunity Karnataka, 68 from Andhra Islands and Kerala while Ladakh So far, 663 people have died of to others in the population who never got exposed or Pradesh and 57 from Uttar Pradesh. and Puducherry recorded one COVID-19 in Rajasthan, 505 in infected,” explained virologist Upasana Ray. West Bengal registered 46 deaths, fatality each. Telangana, 417 in Haryana, 370 in “Essentially, herd immunity means that the more the Delhi 29, Gujarat 22, Jammu and Manipur has for the first time Punjab, 365 in Jammu and Kashmir, number of people get infected and develop immunity, Kashmir 17, Madhya Pradesh 14 reported COVID-19 fatalities. 282 in Bihar, 169 in Odisha, 103 in the less chance there is for others in the population to and Rajasthan and Telangana 13 Among the 35,747 deaths reported Jharkhand, 94 in Assam, 76 in get infected,” Ray,senior scientist at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, each. till now, Maharashtra accounts for Uttarakhand and 70 in Kerala. told PTI. MEA: Ladakh INDIA GETS RAFALE FIGHTER JETS FROM disengagement not FRANCE, BOOSTING ITS AIR FORCE NEW DELHI (TIP): Five French-made jet fighters arrived in India on Wednesday,the first of 36 New Dehli yet complete ordered as it moves to upgrade its air force amid a spike NEW DELHI (TIP): India today said more in tensions with China. meetings at the military level were needed because "The Birds have landed safely in Ambala," Indian the process of disengagement of Indian and Chinese Defense Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted. "The troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) had not touchdown of Rafale combat aircrafts in India marks been completed. the beginning of a new era in our military history." “We expect that the Chinese side will sincerely Singh said the twin-engine, multirole fighters would work with us for complete disengagement and de- "revolutionize" the Indian Air Force (IAF). Ordered in escalation and full restoration of peace and 2016, they come in one-seat or two-seat versions and can tranquillity in border areas at the earliest,” Ministry be armed with air-to-air, air-to-ground and anti-ship of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Srivastava missiles as well as a 30mm cannon, according to the Singh made reference to the dispute on Wednesday. said at a virtual briefing. manufacturer, Dassault Aviation. "If it is anyone who should be worried about, or Speaking minutes after the Chinese Ambassador to Dassault also touts the Rafale's Flight Control System, critical about this new capability of the Indian Air India Sun Weidong again accused Indian troops of which includes the ability for it to fly on autopilot in a Force, it should be those who want to threaten our breaking an understanding between military terrain-following mode in all weather conditions. territorial integrity," he tweeted. commanders not to transgress the LAC in the Galwan "This aircraft has very good flying performance and Indian media has been filled with glowing expert valley, Srivastava said there had been some progress its weapons, radar and other sensors and electronic reviews of the Rafale jets compared to what China could towards disengagement, but the process had not been warfare capabilities are among the best in the world. Its bring to bear in any aerial conflict, including China's completed. arrival in India will make the IAF much stronger to new J-20 stealth fighters. The Rafale is not a stealth jet, The Chinese envoy said Indian troops had been deter any threat that may be posed on our country," but it is touted for for having a low profile that is not making roads, bridges and infrastructure in the Singh is quoted as saying in a government press release. easy to detect on radar. Galwan valley area since April. Following The arrival of the jets in India comes about six weeks How the two aircraft may face off is an open debate, representations from China, India agreed to after Indian troops fought with Chinese soldiers along but the Rafale may have one distinct advantage -- combat withdraw its troops and dismantle the infrastructure. the Line of Actual Control, the disputed border between experience. On June 15 evening, Indian troops crossed the LAC the two powers high in the Himalayas. Twenty Indians Flown by French forces, the Rafale has been used in and attacked Chinese soldiers, leading to a physical were killed in hand-to-hand combat, and fears linger of operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Syria, clash. further hostilities. Dassault Aviation says on its website. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 INDIA 15 India’s development cooperation does not come with any conditions, says PM Modi NEW DELHI (TIP): India's development cooperation with other nations does not come with any conditions NEW EDUCATION POLICY: FIVE and is not influenced by political or commercial considerations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi BIG CHANGES IN SCHOOL, asserted on Thursday. He said India's approach to development is mainly HIGHER EDUCATION human-centric and it wants to work for the welfare of humanity. "Our development partnerships reflect the NEW DELHI (TIP): The Indian government development priorities of our partner nations," he said. Wednesday replaced a 34-year-old National Policy on The prime minister was addressing a virtual event of Education, framed in 1986, with the New Education the inauguration of a new Supreme Court building of Policy of 2020. The NEP, approved by the union cabinet, Mauritius. makes sweeping reforms in school and higher education Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind including teaching. Some of the biggest highlights of the Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court NEP 2020 are, 1) a single regulator for higher education building at Port Louis. institutions, 2) multiple entry and exit options in degree The new building in Port Louis is a symbol of our courses, 3) discontinuation of MPhil programmes, 4) low cooperation and shared valus, Modi said. stakes board exams, 5) common entrance exams for "Both India and Mauritius respect our independent universities. judiciaries as important pillars of our democratic New Education Policy 2020: Important highlights systems," the prime minister observed. Schooling starts at the age of 3 years now Modi said history had taught us that in the name of "India wants to develop and India wants to help development partnerships, nations were forced into others in their own development needs," he noted. The New Education Policy expands age group 6-14 "dependence partnerships". "It gave rise to colonial and India's development partnerships are diverse, he said, years of mandatory schooling to 3-18 years of schooling. imperial rule. It gave rise to global power blocks and adding that from commerce to culture, energy to The NEP introduces hitherto uncovered three years of humanity suffered," he said. engineering, health to housing, IT to infrastructure, pre-schooling, age group of 3-6 years under the school India is making development partnerships that are sports to science, India is working with nations across curriculum. The new system will have 12 years of marked by respect, diversity, care for the future, and the globe. schooling with three years of Anganwadi/ pre- sustainable development, he noted. "If India is honoured to help in the parliament schooling. For India, Modi said, the most fundamental principle building in Afghanistan, it is also proud to be With an emphasis on Early Childhood Care and in development cooperation is respecting its partners. associated with the making of the Mahatma Gandhi Education (ECCE), the 10+2 structure of school "This sharing of development lessons is our only convention centre in Niger," he said. curriculum is to be replaced by a 5+3+3+4 curricular motivation. That is why our development cooperation Modi said New Delhi had been happy to help Nepal structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 does not come with any conditions. It is not influenced improve its health services through the construction of years respectively. by political or commercial considerations," the prime an emergency and trauma hospital. "And we were Mother tongue as medium of instruction minister asserted. similarly privileged to support Sri Lanka's efforts to Modi observed that Mahatma Gandhi had said, "My establish emergency ambulance services in all nine The NEP puts focus on students’ mother tongue as the patriotism includes the good of mankind in general. provinces," he said. medium of instruction even as it sticks to the ‘three Therefore, my service to India includes the service of India is glad that the oil pipeline project it is doing language formula’ but also mandates that no language humanity." This, Modi said, is India's guiding with Nepal will help ensure the availability of would be imposed on anyone. The NEP only philosophy. petroleum products, he said. recommends the mother tongue as medium of instruction, and not make it compulsory. The policy document states that children learn and grasp non-trivial concepts more quickly in their home language. “Wherever possible, the medium of I was in a live-in relationship with Sushant, instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language, mother left him on June 8: Rhea to SC tongue, local language or the regional language. Thereafter, the home or local language shall continue to be taught as a language wherever possible. This will be Claims the late actor’s father falsely implicated her in suicide case followed by both public and private schools," the policy states. NEW DELHI (TIP): Actress Rhea statement was recorded under NO UGC, AICTE, NCTE Chakraborty has told the Supreme Section 175 of CrPC. Court that she has been falsely "The petitioner has filed a Higher Education Commission of India(HECI) will be implicated in the FIR registered complaint at Santa Cruz police set up as a single overarching umbrella body for entire against her in Bihar by late actor station in Mumbai against the death higher education, excluding medical and legal Sushant Singh Rajputs father. and rape threats. It would be just and education. Public and private higher education Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide expedient, if the transfer of the case institutions will be governed by the same set of norms case took a dramatic turn recently is directed from Patna to Mumbai," for regulation, accreditation and academic standards. after his father KK.Singh recently the plea said. Govt will phase out the affiliation of colleges in 15 filed an FIR in Patna accusing six Speaking to IANS earlier, Rhea's years and a stage-wise mechanism is to be established for people, including actress Rhea lawyer Satish Maneshinde had said granting graded autonomy to colleges. Chakraborty, for abetment to that his client has electronically filed Science, arts, commerce gets blurred suicide. a petition in the Supreme Court, The actress, who on Wednesday seeking transfer of investigation Under NEP 2020, there will be no rigid separations had moved the Supreme Court anti-depressants. from Patna to Mumbai where the between arts and sciences, between curricular and extra- seeking transfer of the investigation "In peculiar facts and investigation in connection to the curricular activities, between vocational and academic to Mumbai, told the apex court that circumstances of the present case, actor's death was already in streams. Students can select subjects of their liking she also received many death and the petitioner has been falsely progress. across the streams. Vocational education will start in rape threats and that she is in deep implicated in the present case filed Sushant and Rhea were in a schools from the 6th grade, and will include internships. trauma due to the loss of Sushant, by at the instance of Krishna relationship before the actor's FYUP Programme Returns & No More Dropouts which has multiplied further due to Kishore Singh," Rehea said in her alleged suicide on June 14. Sushant's the constant media glare the case plea. father has levelled various Under the NEP,undergraduate degree will be of either has been receiving. "He committed suicide on the allegations against Rhea, including 3 or 4-year duration with multiple exit options within Rhea informed the top court that morning of June 14 at his Bandra taking money from his son and also this period. College will be mandated to give certificate she was in a live-in relationship with residence by hanging himself. The threatening to disclose his medical after completing 1 year in a discipline or field including Sushant till June 8. She claimed that petitioner was summoned and she reports with the media. Sushant's vocational and professional areas, a diploma after 2 years Sushant was suffering from had visited the Bandra police station family has also accused Rhea of of study, or a Bachelor's degree after a 3-year depression for some time and was on on various occasions and her keeping him away from his family. programme. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 FILMS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 ‘ DESERT ONE ’ INSPIRES TODAY'S TROUBLED TIMES "It is a film about U.S. leadership and gumption, our leaders taking responsibility - even when things go wrong - and courage in the face of adversity." "I also experienced one of the most precious moments of my career on this film, sitting down to interview President Jimmy Carter. I can remember well how I felt when Carter won the election. I rediscovered Jimmy Carter's presidency through this film and found much to admire." - Barbara Kopple, Director Barbara Kopple interviews President Jimmy Carter Iranian students protest "Kopple's latest film, "Desert One", ranks Photo / Zachary Martin (Greenwich Ent) Photo / Zachary Martin (Greenwich Ent) among her best work." challenge when self-described student revolutionaries suddenly take power in Iran. Anti-American students - "Point Of View" Magazine take the U.S. embassy in Tehran by force and hold Must-see trailer about the most difficult & hostage fifty-two American diplomats and citizens. If the president takes aggressive military action, as audacious rescue mission ever many pundits advocate, he believes the hostages will be Two-time academy award®-winner killed. That outcome is simply not one he is willing to Barbara kopple's "desert one" on august 21 accept. Publicly he takes a posture of pursuing Documentary recounts the story of the diplomatic talks as his only answer, knowing this will 1980 rescue attempt by u.s. Special forces create a perception of weakness that may be exploited of american hostages being held in iran by his opponents, but in secret he green lights the Includes training for a rescue mission. Like President Carter, America's Special Forces are Interviews with president jimmy carter, vice also in uncharted territory as they ready for this one-of- president walter mondale, a-kind operation. "Special ops" are today used with Abc nightline journalist ted koppel, great frequency by the U.S. military, but then few had Former hostages, hostage takers, and been attempted -- and none of such scale and others complexity. Those who volunteer for the mission are Never before seen archival material and forced to largely invent from scratch the techniques and exquisite animation strategies to accomplish Carter's goal. They know what faces them is daunting, but they are driven by a deep esert One", from Two-time Academy Award®- empathy toward the kidnapped Americans in Tehran. winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple ("Harlan Someone has to have "the guts to try," they tell DCounty USA," "American Dream") tells the themselves, and they determine they will be the ones. incredible tale of America's secret mission to free the Most have never worked together, drawn from several hostages of the 1979 Iranian revolution, which has been different military branches. called "the most audacious, difficult, complicated, Lingering doubts begin to fade as they train for the rescue mission ever attempted." mission. News of the crisis dominates their TVs most Forty years later, one of the most daring military nights, yet they cannot tell their families what they are rescue attempts in US history is coming to the big about to undertake. screen. The acclaimed documentary feature "Desert Finally, the day arrives, April 24, 1980, and the heart- One" from two-time Academy Award® winner Barbara pounding and unforeseen events experienced by this "Desert One" film poster Kopple will be released on Friday, August 21. The rare group will forever unite them. "It was touching and Photo / Zachary Martin (Greenwich Ent) documentary feature, produced by HISTORY®, revelatory for me to find another side of these special recounts the April 24/25, 1980 thrilling attempt to ops soldiers and Iranians that we don't often see," says rescue 52 US citizens who were taken hostage by director Barbara Kopple, "to sit down for such personal archivists. Being welcomed into the lives of people who Iranian revolutionaries in Tehran. conversations with so many about a story that still were a part of this story, listening to their reflections "Desert One" premiered to rave reviews at the 2019 clearly matters very much to them." She takes a and feeling their passion. Watching the film take shape Toronto International Film Festival followed by humanistic approach to a thrilling story, drawing out with the talented editors. Working with our very incredible reactions at AFI Fest, DOC NYC, Palm insider details that offer new understandings about creative illustrator and animator, an Iranian, to bring to Springs International Film Festival, and Double what took place. life moments of the mission that had previously only Exposure: Investigative Film Festival where it was the This is not only an American story but an Iranian lived in memory. Shooting with an Iranian crew and opening night film. one. Kopple brought on an Iranian crew for original having them film such interesting people in Iran. The "Desert One" uniquely blends emotion and bravado to filming inside that country, finding many touched by Iranian crew were all women," said Barbara Kopple. tell the incredible tale of America's secret mission to these events who had for too long been overlooked. One KEY CREDITS free the hostages of the 1979 Iranian revolution. extraordinary new account comes from an Iranian man BARBARA KOPPLE: Producer and Director Barbara Kopple discovers a wealth of unearthed who had been an 11-year-old boy riding a bus through CABIN CREEK FILMS for HISTORY ®: Producer archival sources and receives unprecedented access, the desert on the night of the mission, when his family DAVID CASSIDY & ERIC FORMAN: Producers engaging in intimate conversations with many of the was detained by American soldiers. RAY NOWOSIELSKI: Co-Producer, Cabin Creek Films soldiers closest to the story, some for the first time, as At a moment when tensions once again rise between FRANCISCO BELLO & FABIÁN CABALLERO: Editors well as President Jimmy Carter, Vice President Walter the governments of Iran and the U.S., old wounds ELI LEHRER & ZACHARY G. BEHR: Executive Mondale and TV newsman Ted Koppel. Evocative new remain painfully current for many on each side who Producers For HISTORY® animation brings audiences closer than anyone has detail their recollections in Desert One -- but talk of FRANCISCO BELLO: Writer ever gotten to being on the inside for this history- hope also emerges, that the lessons of the past might LENGTH: 1hour 48minutes making operation. finally guide us to a better future. RELEASE DATE: August 21 This is the thrilling story of a group of Americans "What an adventure this film turned out to be! I really working together to overcome the most difficult loved making it. Going out in search of the full story View the film trailer at https://youtu.be/xnSGvR0pZ0g problem of their lives. Among those Americans is behind this secret mission was a thrill. Finding (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social President Jimmy Carter, readying to face a re-election undiscovered film and photos and audio with our great Issues, Health & Wellness, and Spirituality) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 FILMS 17 ‘RED PENGUINS’: CAPITALISM AND OPPORTUNISM RUN AMOK By Mabel Pais "I wanted to explore how our two cultures relate to one another and what lies at the core of it. The most fascinating aspect in telling this story was thinking about what it means in the context of today and for the future." - Gabe Polsky, Writer-Director- Producer Virtual Opening August 4 ed Penguins" tells the wild forgotten true story of capitalism and opportunism run amok in Moscow, Rdetailing an incredible true story involving gangsters, strippers, and live bears serving beer on a hockey rink. Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the famed Red Army hockey "Red Penguins" poster. team formed a joint venture that redefined what was Red Penguins win Stanley Cup. Photo / MediaSilo Photo / MediaSilo possible in the new Russia. Eccentric marketing whiz, Steve Warshaw, is sent to Moscow and tasked to transform Russsian Penguins story, after initial reluctance, Polsky Marketing, creating marketing and branding strategies for the team into the greatest show in Russia, attracting some made the plunge knowing there was an opportunity to tell players, teams, and leagues, and guest lectures at his alma of the biggest names in Hollywood and advertising along a fully unique story - wild, profound, and soulful. mater, Syracuse University. the way. He takes the viewer on a bizarre journey In hindsight, he sees this is the reverse of his parents' For screening availability, visit highlighting a pivotal moment in the U.S.-Russian story. It's a story about Americans going to Russia, trying http://www.redpenguinsmovie.com relations during a lawless era when oligarchs made their to adapt and survive in a completely different culture - fortunes and multiple murders went unsolved. behaviors and experiences alien to them. Making matters KEY CREDITS "Red Penguins" is written, directed and produced by more complicated, Russia in the 90's was changing Written, Directed, and Produced by Gabe Polsky Gabe Polsky, the son of Soviet-Ukraine immigrants to the radically by the day.But still, there was a window of hope Executive Producers: Thore Vollert, Eric Friedler & Scott USA in 1976. The Polskys immigrated to America in 1976 and optimism between the US and Russia that has since Kaplan from Soviet-Ukraine in hopes of opportunity and a better disappeared. Co-Producers: Anthony Melillo & Dmitry Saltykovsky life. The Soviet Union was corrupt, backward and gave Steven Warshaw was the Pittsburgh Penguins man in Director of Photography: Aleksey Elagin little agency - especially for Jews. charge on the ground in Moscow. With a "special talent for Editor: Christina Stiles It was an adjustment straddling both worlds and generating firestorms in arenas," Warshaw was Music: Leo Birenberg mentalities, and his parents at times had challenges fitting instrumental in the success of the Russian Penguins and Length: 1h 19m into the community,which he later realized was a blessing. was asked to stay after the venture fell apart. He did not. Release Date: August 4 When Steve Warshaw told Gabe Polsky about the Twenty-five years later, Steven manages Universal Sports 'RIVER CITY DRUMBEAT': Empowering The Underserved By Mabel Pais Albert juggles fatherhood and being caretaker to his ailing mother with the t's nearly impossible to watch demands of his role as the new director. It's this film without laughing, a challenging time, but Mr. White has I crying and tapping your feet to placed the future of the drum corp into the fantastic drumbeats as you Albert's hands.. remember the caring teacher or The incredibly evident and moving on- mentor who made all the screen intimacy of River City Drumbeat is Ed White, founder difference in your own life- River City Drumbeat Parade reflective of the thoughtful and because no one makes it on their Photo / River City Drumbeat-Larsen collaborative film making process that Associates/Anne Flatte (OBP) Photo / River City Drumbeat-Larsen own. Associates/Anne Flatte (OBP) directors Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté River City Drumbeat" follows African ancestors. The couple worked to have cultivated with the West Louisville the creative community of build on those efforts and developed a year- and loving mentorship, RCDC remains community.River City Drumbeat follows a mentors, parents, and youth round lifeline for the youth of his resilient under its founders' vision. strong and resilient African-American “ underserved West End neighborhood. Zambia died from breast cancer in 2010. community who center mentorship as making their way in a world where systemic forces raise obstacles to Now Albert Shumake, whose destiny Now a widower and age sixty-five, Mr. much as music and the arts in their loving fulfilling their dreams was shaped by the drumline, must take up White decides it's time for him to step down approach to raising children in America. the mantle for the next generation. as director of RCDC. Before Mr. White can For screening listings around the Docu from 10-Time Emmy-Winning Meanwhile, student drummers Imani, leave he must fulfill a promise he made to country, visit Filmmaker Marlon Johnson and Award- Jailen, and Emily navigate adolescence his late wife: to see her last cohort through Winning Filmmaker Anne Flatté https://www.rivercitydrumbeatmovie.com and life changes. River City Drumbeat to their high school graduations. Among /screenings VIRTUAL RELEASE AUGUST 7 follows this creative community of the graduating students, Imani and Jailen Each theater will run the film for 2 mentors, parents, and youth making their navigate their last year of high school weeks, with the possibility of extending. iver City Drumbeat" is a way in a world where systemic forces raise which comes with their unique struggles Key Credits multigenerational story of music, obstacles to fulfilling their dreams. while mentoring younger drummers such Marlon Johnson and Anne Flatté: Directors Rlove, and legacies set in the River City Drum Corp (RCDC) became as pre-teen Emily who grows into her ever- Owsley Brown, Anne Flatté, Marlon American South. Edward "Nardie" White widely recognized and respected in evolving artistic identity. Johnson: Producers devoted his life to leading the African- Louisville, performing in churches, Like many grassroots community arts Owsley Brown: Executive Producer American drum corps - River City Drum parades, city festivals, and schools across entities, RCDC is both powerful and fragile. Jeff Boyette: Editor Corps (RCDC) he co-founded with his late the city. Their work has been extremely How Mr. White handles the transition will rAmu Aki: Writer wife Zambia Nkrumah in Louisville, rewarding witnessing many children determine whether the youth drumline Length: 1h 35m Kentucky,three decades ago. Together they succeed, and sobering when others fall into will survive or fold. Mr. White chooses Release Date: August 7 inspired youth from their West Louisville traps born out of systemic racism and Albert Shumake --an alum of the program (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and neighborhood to thrive by connecting them generational socio-economic who credits RCDC with saving his own life Entertainment, Social Issues, Health & with the art and cultural traditions of their circumstances. Through determination -- to be the leader for the next generation. Wellness, and Spirituality) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 SUSHMITA CELEBRATES 2ND ANNIV WITH BOYFRIEND ctor and former beauty queen Sushmita Sen has shared a Aspecial social media post, marking her two-year anniversary with boyfriend Rohman Shawl. Sushmita took to Instagram to share a picture with Rohman, a model who slid into her DMs as a fan. In her caption, she wrote, “When Sush met her Rooh. Happy Anniversary jaan @rohmanshawl. DIVYA DUTTA: I'VE BEEN Here’s to our 2 years of togetherness & counting my blessings!! Babies & I DROPPED OUT OF MANY love you infinity!!!” The picture shows the couple of one of their recent holidays. MOVIES AT THE LAST MINUTE In an interview to journalist ver since the unfortunate demise of Sushant Rajeev Masand, Sushmita recalled Singh Rajput, a lot of actors have come out and the story of how she met Rohman. Espoken about how they were treated by the “It’s a very beautiful serendipitous Hindi film fraternity, how they were replaced in films story. He sent me a direct message without any information or intimation. And most of (on Instagram). I felt that if I check it the actors who spoke about this were outsiders. you are allowing people to In an interview with Times of India, Divya Dutta communicate with you. So I had has also spoken about being replaced in films and how many direct messages and I had not it left her hurt. She said, "It used to feel like a huge opened any,”she said. “Touch screen sense of loss, coming and being rejected or being told phone ki jai ho because I was just on the phone that someone else has been roped in." checking what all had come and this She added, "I've been dropped out of many movies at boy broke something in the room. So the last minute so that hurts because you feel sheer I was talking to him and I came back helplessness because you know how good you could've and it so happened that I had opened been in that role." When asked about her mother's one of the DMs and it was a message wish you all the happiness in the ‘You guess!’ Later, once I realised reaction about her rejections, she stated, "My mother from him.” world’.” how young he was, as to why he used to ask 'Why are you upset?' then I would say,mom, She continued, “The first thing I Sushmita and Rohman have a 15- didn’t want that to get in the way of 'I've been thrown out of the film, why? I don't know.' So did was read the message and it year age gap, about which he is this conversation. So yeah, we did she says 'Does that stop your life?'" was from a compassionate warm conscious, she told journalist not really choose this, it was chosen She added, "Life never stops and tomorrow's another person. So I go look at this account Anupama Chopra. She said, for us. It was destined.” day. In fact, it's strange that the people who have and I look at the person and say “Initially, he kept hiding his age for Sushmita recently made her dropped me, I have worked with them a few years later ‘aah the face matches the voice’. I some reason. I would keep asking acting comeback with the Disney+ with better roles," Dutta also shed light on life and how wrote back saying ‘Thank you so him, ‘So, how old are you? You look Hotstar drama Aarya, which has it is important to make the best of the opportunities. much. Your message made my day.I so young.’ And he would be like, received positive reviews. AYUSHMANN TO PLAY AN ATHLETE WISHES POUR IN AS KRITI IN ABHISHEK KAPOOR’S NEXT ctor Ayushmann Khurrana SANON TURNS 30 has signed another project-- Aa film with Kedarnath riti Sanon t her 30th rned 30 on director Abhishek Kapoor. The July 27. To make her day film will see the Andhadhun actor Kspecial, Tiger Shroff, Madhuri play a ‘cross-functional athlete’ and Dixit, Ayushmann Khurrana, Athiya will be a love story. Shetty, Sophie Choudry and Manish Speaking about the film, Malhotra among others took to social Ayushmann told Bombay Times, media to wish the Bollywood actor. “Abhishek has a distinct voice in Madhuri Dixit Nene shared on her cinema today, and I’m glad that we Twitter account, “Sending you my finally got the opportunity to work best wishes @kritisanon. Happy together on a project that’s close to Birthday?? Have a fabulous year my heart. This beautiful love story ahead!” will take viewers on an emotional Manish Malhotra wrote on his roller-coaster ride and it is a total Instagram account, “The gorgeous family entertainer.” and fabulous @kritisanon birthday The actor will have to undergo a wishes ??stay your fabulous self major transformation for his role. which you have from your Modelling “I have never attempted a look like days to the Movies .. #love #muse this on screen before and I’m #kritisanon.” already looking forward to seeing Tiger Shroff tweeted, “Hope you the reaction of audiences. The keep rising and soaring higher every process is going to be intense and Sinha, with whom he worked in year. Lots of love always dimpy.. excruciating, but I feel that the Article 15. Film trade analyst happy happy birthday @kritisanon.” pain will be worth it,” he said. Taran Adarsh has announced, Kriti made her Bollywood debut with Abhishek, too, is looking “IT’S OFFICIAL... After #Mulk, Tiger in the film Heropanti. forward to the project. “This film #Article15 and #Thappad... Kriti Sanon’s sister Nupur shared a is special for both Ayushmann and Anubhav Sinha to direct Boomerang video on Instagram. me. We want audiences to come #AyushmannKhurrana... An Along with the video, she wrote, back to theatres and watch movies action thriller [not titled yet]... 16 “Happiest birthday my love, my life, as a community.And, we will spare Oct 2020 release. Anubhav and my everything! You only and only no effort to achieve that,” he said. Ayushmann reunite after the deserve the best things in life…the Apart from this, Ayushmann much-acclaimed and successful nicest things!! You are the MOST also has a film with Anubhav #Article15.” beautiful soul I know.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 HOLLYWOOD 19 TOM HOLLAND SHARES PICTURE OF HIS RUMORED GIRLFRIEND NADIA PARKES pider-Man actor Tom Holland is said to be dating Nadia Parkes, Swho is also a London-based actress. The actor shared a photo of Nadia, which gave rise to the rumours. While many say that the actor has ENTER THE DRAGON made it official, the caption-less picture posted by Tom did raise a lot of ACTOR JOHN SAXON speculation. Nadia is seen posing for Tom, holding a bicycle, while the sky DIES AT 83 looks pretty. Take a look at the picture right away! ctor John Saxon, a versatile actor On the other hand, Nadia Parkes too with a lengthy and prolific career shared a few pictures on her Awho starred with Bruce Lee in Instagram, while roaming on the Enter the Dragon and appeared in several streets of London. Naida was seen Nightmare on Elm Street movies, has died wearing a pretty white crop top, paired at his home in Tennessee, according to the with basic blue denim and white Hollywood Reporter. He was 83. sneakers. Her black coloured fanny The entertainment news outlet quotes bag works well on her casual outfit. Saxon’s wife, Gloria, as confirming that Check it out. the actor died of pneumonia on Saturday COVID-19: Pregnant woman delivers in Murfreesboro. healthy baby at Igatpuri railway Saxon won a Golden Globe for best stationimage-url supporting actor in 1966 for his role Can't wait for the duo to pose alongside Marlon Brando in The together like a couple! Appaloosa. The actor is set to work with actor Born Carmine Orrico, the son of Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming Italian-American parents, Saxon grew up "Uncharted", based on the video game in Brooklyn, New York, and began of the same name. Holland is set to he was in school, and went on to do introduced as Spider-Man in modeling while still a teenager. He then play main character, Nathan Drake, in "Billy Elliot The Musical". "Captain America: Civil War" in 2016. caught the eye of legendary talent agent the film, which will serve as an origin He featured in films like "The He got his first solo movie with Henry Willson, who spotted Saxon on the story set before the video game. For Impossible", "How I Live Now", "In "Spider-Man: Homecoming" -- which cover of a magazine and brought him to Holland, the path towards showbiz The Heart of the Sea" and "The Lost took the superhero back to school. He Hollywood. Willson was credited for began getting carved when he was a City of Z". But his big-ticket to was back as the superhero with his representing and helping to develop the child. The son of English comedian Hollywood came with a role as the second solo movie "Spider-Man: Far careers of male stars like Rock Hudson Dominic Holland studied dance when iconic web-singer. Holland was From Home". and Tab Hunter, the outlet said. VANESSA MORGAN’S HUSBAND FILES FOR SOPHIE TURNER, JOE JONAS DIVORCE AFTER PREGNANCY REVEAL WELCOME FIRST CHILD ophie Turner and Joe Jonas have had their first anessa Morgan's husband Michael child. The 24-year-old Game of Thrones star and Kopech has filed for divorce - just days Sthe 30-year-old singer announced the birth on Vafter the pair revealed they are Monday. expecting their first child. “Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are delighted to The 'Riverdale' star took to social media to announce the birth of their baby,” they said in a reveal she is set to welcome a baby boy with statement released through Joe Jonas’ label Republic the White Sox baseball player, but it has now Records. been revealed they will be co-parenting their The couple was quiet about the pregnancy and gave tot, as Michael has filed for divorce. no further details on the baby. According to the Chicago Tribune, Sophie Turner, the England-born actor who played Michael actually filed paperwork to Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones for eight seasons, terminate his marriage back in June in and Nick Jonas, the Arizona-born musician who came northeast Texas, just mere months after the to fame in a band with his brothers on the Disney pair had tied the knot in January this year. Channel, began dating in 2016 and married last year. The case has been sealed, meaning no They live in Los Angeles, and the baby is the first for other information is available to the public, both. so it's not known why Michael decided to terminate his marriage to Vanessa. During her pregnancy reveal last week, Vanessa said she was considering keeping the news "hidden", but knew that pictures would eventually begin showing her growing baby bump. She wrote: "Was debating keeping this part of my life hidden but I knew people would see pictures eventually with my belly & I wanted you guys to hear it from me ... I do want to keep this chapter of my life private but did want to be the first to share the news. I am overjoyed to be welcoming my baby boy into the world this January ... It's almost like everything I thought mattered in this life has completely changed. (sic)" THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 WORLD FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL AGAINST COVID-19 China logs 127 TRACKING THE VIRUS Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, highest since GLOBAL INDIA early March Deaths China on Friday reported Cases Deaths Cases 127 new coronavirus 17,477,023 676,786 1,638,870 35,747 cases on the mainland for July 30, up from 105 the previous day, and the highest daily number since March 5 for locally transmitted UK FEARS SECOND WAVE OF cases of Covid-19 on the mainland. Global Covid-19 cases INFECTION IN EUROPE Like for the last several days, the highest number of cases among surpass 17 million LONDON (TIP): The British the 124 locally authorities are worried about a second transmitted ones – 112 -- orldwide coronavirus cases cross 17.477 wave of Covid infections in Europe and were from the Xinjiang million with the death toll at 676786. will not hesitate to bring back more Uyghur Autonomous WCoronavirus pandemic has come back to quarantine measures, possibly within Region (XUAR), the haunt many countries who thought that the worst of it the next few days, as they did with Spain. northwestern province was over for them. There have been spikes in infections Prime Minister Boris Johnson said where China is carrying in many Asian, European countries pointing towards a Covid-19 was under some measure of out controversial de- radicalisation ‘Second Wave’ of the novel coronavirus. control in Britain, but a resurgence in programmes among the The Philippines saw record daily jump in infections some European countries showed the mostly Uyghur minority for the fourth time this month as it reported 4,000 new pandemic was not over. community including cases. “It is absolutely vital as a country that putting them in high- Coronavirus has made a nasty comeback in Vietnam we continue to keep our focus and "Young people are not invincible," security camps. which had managed to remain virus-free for 99 days. discipline, and that we don’t delude WHO chief Tedros Adhanom The second wave of virus outbreak in the country that ourselves that somehow we are out of the Ghebreyesus told a virtual news Of the 112 patients, one began a week ago has now grown to 48 cases in 6 parts woods, because it isn’t all over,” he said. conference in Geneva. was in the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture of the country.In order to contain the virus spread the Last weekend Britain re-imposed a 14- While the pandemic, which has killed and the other 111 were Vietnamese govt has banned large gatherings and have day quarantine period on people arriving more than 17 million people worldwide, in the regional capital also ordered the bars to remain shut. from Spain, a move that caused havoc has disproportionately impacted the Urumqi, 30 of whom The United States Centers for Disease Control and with the reopening of the continent for elderly and people with pre-existing were previously Prevention reported 4,405,932 coronavirus cases, an tourism in the summer high season. conditions, he stressed that "younger asymptomatic cases, increase of 65,935 cases from its previous count. The Health Minister Matt Hancock stopped people are at risk too". the NHC said. number of deaths in the US had risen by 1,417 to short of naming other European He lamented that a major challenge in 150,283. countries that might end up back on the trying to rein in the novel coronavirus The remaining 11 cases were reported from Florida reported a record increase in COVID-19 quarantine list, but cited France as an was "convincing younger people of this Liaoning province, deaths for the third day in a row. Florida reported more example of one where infections have risk". located in the northeast than 252 deaths, the highest single-day increase since lately risen. He said there was evidence that "spikes of China, the national the start of the pandemic. The state of Arizona also Careless Young People Driving Some of cases in some countries are being health commission reported more than 172 coronavirus deaths, the highest driven in part by younger people letting (NHC) said in its daily single-day increase since the pandemic started. COVID-19 Spikes: WHO down their guard during the northern report on Friday. The UK reported 846 positive coronavirus tests, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (TIP): hemisphere summer." highest daily count since June 28. UK PM said that we The World Health Organization on WHO 's technical lead for COVID-19 Beijing is yet to share information about how cannot delude ourselves that the pandemic is over. He Thursday warned that spikes in Maria Van Kerkhove lamented in the new infection also mentioned that the virus is ‘bubbling up’ in some coronavirus transmission in a number of particular that nightclubs in a number of cluster spread in towns in the UK and the only way to control countries were being driven by young places had become "amplifiers" of Urumqi, the capital of coronavirus is to obey social distancing rules. people "letting down their guard". transmission. Xinjiang. Coronavirus spikes in Asia spur warnings against complacency pikes in novel coronavirus infections in Asia have under a new lockdown. dispelled any notion the region may be over the Victoria's new infections have seeded outbreaks in Sworst, with Australia and India reporting record other areas, including Australia's most populous state, daily infections on Thursday, Vietnam preparing to test New South Wales, which reported 18 new cases. thousands and North Korea urging vigilance. Authorities have introduced new measures to stop the Asian countries had largely prided themselves on spread and further restrictions on movement would rapidly containing initial outbreaks after the virus deal a blow to the economy,already in its first recession emerged in central China late last year, but flare-ups for 30 years. this month have shown the danger of complacency. But failure to control the outbreaks would do more "We've got to be careful not to slip into some idea that economic harm in the long run, Morrison said. there's some golden immunity that Australia has in Vietnam, virus-free for months, has also had a harsh relation to this virus," Prime Minister Scott Morrison reminder of the dangers with a new surge spreading to told reporters. six cities and provinces in six days, linked to an Australia recorded its deadliest day with at least 13 outbreak in the central city of Danang. deaths and more than 700 new infections, mostly in the Authorities told tens of thousands of people who second-most populous state of Victoria, where the The country has confirmed a total of 16,298 cases visited Danang to report to disease control centres, as government ordered all residents to wear face- since the pandemic began, with 189 fatalities, more than nine new cases were confirmed, taking total infections coverings outside. half in Victoria and its capital Melbourne, which is to 42 since the virus resurfaced at the weekend. 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WORLD FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL AGAINST COVID-19 HISTORY OF THE VIRUS

n January 9 of this year, infected—a total of 774 worldwide, extend beyond the respiratory tract. In Chinese state media reported according to the United Kingdom’s their 2005 paper on the newly- Othat a team of researchers led by National Health Service. While it’s still discovered virus, Kahn and his Xu Jianguo had identified the unclear exactly where SARS-CoV came colleagues reported finding it in 8 of 11 pathogen behind a mysterious from, similar viruses were later found patients they tested who had Kawasaki outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan as a in bats, and some studies suggested the disease, an inflammation of the blood novel coronavirus. Although the virus virus could have jumped to humans via vessels that occurs primarily in young was soon after named 2019-nCoV, and an intermediary such as civets. children. But most follow-up studies then renamed SARS-CoV-2, it remains While SARS was a wake-up call that failed to find such an association. commonly known simply as the coronaviruses posed a greater risk to Close on the heels of NL63’s coronavirus. While that moniker has humans than had been thought, it’s discovery came a report from Hong been catapulted into the stratosphere of unsurprising that a virus that’s newly Kong on yet another common, cold- public attention, it’s somewhat spilled over to humans would be more causing coronavirus, this one called misleading: Not only is it one of many deadly than its human-adapted HKU1. As with NL63, researchers in coronaviruses out there, but you’ve cousins, says Rachel Roper, a virologist other parts of the world went looking almost certainly been infected with and immunologist at East Carolina for HKU1, finding it in Australia, members of the family long before University. “When a species is co- France, and the United States, among SARS-CoV-2’s emergence in late 2019. evolving with its pathogen . . . they tend other places. Coronaviruses take their name from to come to a detente, where the virus The cold-causing coronaviruses each the distinctive spikes with rounded tips will be surviving in the population, and carry a similar array of symptoms, that decorate their surface, which the population is surviving without says Kahn, and it’s not clear how long reminded virologists of the that much illness,” she explains. “But any of them have been hosted by appearance of the sun’s atmosphere, when a virus jumps species, then humans, or where they came from known as its corona. Various you’ve got a real problem.” originally. As ubiquitous as they are, coronaviruses infect numerous In the wake of the SARS epidemic, other basic questions about these species, but the first human some researchers went looking for viruses also remain open, such as coronaviruses weren’t discovered until other human coronaviruses—and whether infection with one of them the mid-1960s. “That was sort of the found them. In 2004, researchers in the confers lasting immunity. Studies golden days, if you will, of virology, Netherlands reported they’d found a reported in two recent preprints found because at that time the technology novel coronavirus, related to 229E, in a that it’s not uncommon for a person to became available to grow viruses in the child with pneumonia and in four be infected with the same coronavirus laboratory, and to study viruses in the other people with respiratory disease. twice. But Roper suspects that our laboratory,” says University of Texas That virus came to be known as NL63, bodies do learn to fend off Southwestern Medical Center and Kahn and his colleagues found it at coronaviruses they’ve encountered. pediatrician Jeffrey Kahn, who studies around the same time in hospitalized “There are literally thousands of respiratory viruses. But the two children in New Haven, Connecticut respiratory viruses, so probably every coronaviruses that were identified at (Kahn worked at Yale University time you get a cold, you’re getting a the time, OC43 and 229E, didn’t elicit School of Medicine at the time). new virus that you’ve never seen much research interest, says Kahn, Although first identified in people before,” she says. “Plus, they’re always who wrote a review on coronaviruses a with severe infections, NL63 is, much mutating.” few years after the SARS outbreak of like 229E and OC43, a widespread virus Until the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, 2003. “I don't believe there was a big that causes colds in most people it human coronaviruses that have made effort to make vaccines against these infects. But there were hints that its the news have been both far more because these were thought to be more effects deadly and far more contained than of a nuisance than anything else.” could their cold-causing counterparts. No The viruses cause typical cold cases of SARS have been detected since symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, 2004, and Middle East respiratory and stuffy nose, and they seemed to be syndrome coronavirus (MERS- very common; one early study CoV), first found in a patient in estimated that 3 percent of Saudi Arabia in 2012, has caused respiratory illnesses in a fewer than 2,500 confirmed children’s home in Georgia cases worldwide, according to over seven years in the 1960s the World Health had been caused by OC43, and Organization—but it kills a 1986 study of children and about 35 percent of people adults in northern Italy found with confirmed diagnoses. that it was rare to come across SARS-CoV-2, which, as its a subject who did not have name suggests, is closely antibodies to that virus (an related to SARS-CoV, appears indicator of past infection). to be far more transmissible, Coronaviruses’ mild-mannered and its mortality rate has so far reputation changed with the SARS proven difficult to nail down, but outbreak. Although related to OC43 many estimates land at around 1 and 229E, SARS-CoV was far deadlier, percent. killing about 10 percent of people it Source: The Scientist THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020

WORLD FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL AGAINST COVID-19 HOW CORONA IS CAUSING DEBTS TO SOAR AND CRUSHING CREDIT RATINGS

he crippling effects of the Covid-19 first flared in central China and, coronavirus crisis have crushed within three months, was on every Tgovernment and corporate finances and sent debt soaring. It is also continent but Antarctica, shutting down crunching their credit ratings and daily life for millions. Behind the rapid causing a spike in defaults. spread was something that initially caught BROKEN RECORDS scientists off guard, baffled health S&P Global has already made 1,190 authorities and undermined early downgrades so far this year. That is just containment efforts — the virus could be 136 short of the record 1,326 set in 2009 during the global financial crisis, and spread by seemingly healthy people. more than four months are left in the year. Almost 975 of those downgrades the amount of debt affected is likely to have been directly affected by COVID or rise. the partly related collapse in oil prices. If Canada has been the only country so cuts to rating outlooks are also added, far to be stripped of a prized "triple A" that number rises to 1,939. credit rating, by Fitch last month. Fitch Fitch isn't far behind. It has had nearly now has the fewest "AAAs" since 1998, 1,500 negative rating actions altogether, with a total of 10. That is less than 10% of although total downgrades is less than the countries it rates, which is the half S&P's at 441. smallest ever share of the sovereign ENERGY AND OIL COMPANIES, RETAILERS, AIRLINES, portfolio. ACROSS THE BOARD TRAVEL AND LEISURE, BANKS AND CAPITAL GOODS FIRMS Analysts at ING estimate that the Every sector has been affected by the HAVE BEEN HIT THE WORST collective share of triple-A rated coronavirus, but energy and oil government debt is now below 25 per companies, retailers, media and cent. S&P, which no longer grades the entertainment companies, airlines, U.S. -the world's biggest government travel and leisure, banks and capital SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE VIRUS borrower -- as triple A, calculated it to be goods firms have been hit the worst. It around 7 per cent last year. has also been global. S&P has downgraded or cut the outlook on 1,015 DEFAULTS firms in North America. Latin America's S&P has predicted nearly 290, or 15.5 180 negative actions work out at almost per cent, of US junk-rated companies 60 per cent of the region's ratings. That could default by next March in a compares with 35 per cent to 40 per cent pessimistic scenario, while in Europe it for the rest of the world. could reach 11.5 per cent. Moody's Governments have been hit hard, too. meanwhile saw Germany's scandal-hit Fitch has made a record number of Wirecard became its first investment sovereign downgrades -- 32 rating actions grade firm to collapse since Saudi affecting 26 sovereigns -- including Arabia's Saad Group in 2009. pushing two of the biggest borrowers, A record four sovereigns have already Italy and Mexico, into the danger zone. defaulted: Argentina, Ecuador, Lebanon More than a third of its 118 sovereign and Suriname. All four were in trouble grades are also still on downgrade before the pandemic struck, but Fitch warnings. warns others are probable, with Gabon, S&P has made 19 sovereign Mozambique, Republic of Congo and downgrades and 31 outlook cuts, while Zambia all potential worries. Moody's estimates the virus will push up debt in the world's richest nations by Massive production disruptions that started in China have led to a lower supply of goods and Silent spread of virus keeps close to 20 percentage points on average, services that reduces overall hours worked, leading to lower incomes. scientists grasping for clues almost double the damage done by the he UN’s Framework for the affected by the choices coun-tries make financial crash. Immediate Socio-Economic now and the support they receive.” Researchers have exposed the TResponse to the COVID 19 Crisis The United Nations has mobilized frightening likelihood of silent spread of FALLEN ANGELS warns that “The COVID-19 pandemic is the full capacity of the UN system the virus by asymptomatic and S&P's count of fallen angels, or issuers far more than a health crisis: it is through its 131 country teams serving presymptomatic carriers. But how major downgraded to junk ("BB+" or lower) affecting societies and econ-omies at 162 countries and territories, to a role seemingly healthy people play in from investment grade ("BBB-" or their core. While the impact of the support national authorities in swelling the ranks of those infected higher) has hit 34 issuers with over $320 pandemic will vary from country to developing public health preparedness remains unanswered — and at the top of billion in rated debt among them, country, it will most likely increase and response plans to the COVID-19 the scientific agenda. including Ford, Rolls-Royce, Kraft Heinz, poverty and inequalities at a global crisis. The small but mighty coronavirus can Renault, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, scale, making achievement of SDGs Over the next 12 to 18 months, the unlock a human cell, set up shop and British Airways and Macy's. They have even more urgent. socio-economic response will be one of mass produce tens of thousands of all been companies so far, although Assessing the impacts of the COVID- one of three critical components of the copies of itself in a single day. Virus Moody's has cut South Africa to junk and 19 crisis on societies, economies and UN’s COVID-19 response, alongside the levels skyrocket before the first cough, if Italy, India, Colombia, Morocco, vulnerable groups is fundamental to health response, led by WHO, and the one ever arrives. And astonishing to Romania, Uruguay and Mexico are all inform and tailor the responses of Global Humanitarian Response Plan. scientists, an estimated 4 in 10 infected near the brink with at least one of the governments and partners to recover As the technical lead for the socio- people don’t ever have symptoms. main agencies. from the crisis and ensure that no one economic response, UNDP and its The slyness of the virus remains on Fallen angels are significant because is left behind in this effort. country offices worldwide are working the minds of many scientists as they the prospect of losing investment-grade Without urgent socio-eco-nomic under the leadership of the UN watch societies reopen, wondering what ratings can lead investors to sell the responses, global suffering will Resident Coordinators, and in close happens if silent spreaders aren’t bonds in favour of more creditworthy escalate, jeopardizing lives and collaboration with specialized UN detected until it’s too late. companies, pushing up their borrowing livelihoods for years to come. agencies, UN Regional Economic Travelers with no coughs can slip past costs. Immediate development responses in Commissions and IFIs, to assess the airport screens. Workers without fevers S&P also has a record 126 potential this crisis must be undertaken with an socio-economic impacts of the COVID- won’t be caught by temperature checks. fallen angels on a warning. They have eye to the future. Development 19 pandemic on economies and People who don’t feel tired and achy will another $576 billion of bonds, meaning trajectories in the long-term will be communities. attend business meetings. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS 23

WORLD FIGHTS FOR SURVIVAL AGAINST COVID-19 THE RACE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE t has become clear that we have to and approve the vaccine for use, without learn to live with Covid-19, till an phase-III trials. Ieffective vaccine is available, and The Bloomberg report said the possibly after that as well. The upside Gamaleya vaccine was likely to get amid this gloom is that the scientific “conditional registration” in August, community was never this enthusiastic meaning it would be approved for use, about developing any other vaccine as it even as phase-III trials are carried out. is today for Covid-19. In less than six The production of the vaccine was months, nearly 180 vaccine candidates expected to begin in September, the have been registered and nearly three report said. Till the clinical trials are dozen of these have entered the human completed, the vaccine is likely to be trial stage. There are two vaccines in this administered only to health race from India as well that have entered professionals, it said. human clinical trial stage. Six vaccines Phase-I trials assess the safety of the have entered the phase III of clinical vaccine in human beings. It usually is trials to assess their efficacy and two of carried out on small number of people, these — one from University of Oxford in in the range of a few dozen, and runs the UK and the other under development from a few weeks to a few months. In by Moderna in the United States — are phase-II, the vaccine’s ability to trigger being considered as front runners. The immune response against the disease is results from early-stage clinical trials of assessed. In this phase, the vaccine is these vaccines have shown promising tested on a few hundred volunteers. outcomes on safety and immunogenicity The third and final phase is usually parameters. They have also generated conducted on several thousand both antibodies and T-cell responses. volunteers. One group of volunteers are injected with the vaccine while another RUSSIAN VACCINE TO BE group is given a dummy vaccine. The READY BY AUGUST 12 volunteers go about their normal lives, likely to be approved for public use phase-II trials began on July 13, and assessed a few weeks later to see The Russian candidate vaccine for “within three to seven days of according to a report in TASS news whether the group that had been injected novel Coronavirus is back in the news registration by regulators”, said the agency at that time. with the vaccine had shown any again. According to report by report. A vaccine is usually not approved for particular resistance to the infection. Bloomberg, Russia was planning to This is the same vaccine that was, public use till it completes three phases This phase can take several months. ‘register’ its novel Coronavirus vaccine earlier this month, reported to have of human trials, each of which, in Scientists and health experts warn by August 10-12. successfully completed human trials. normal circumstances, can run for against releasing a vaccine in haste, The vaccine, developed by Moscow’s Actually,at that time, in the second week several months. insisting that all safety and efficacy tests Gamaleya Research Institute of of July, this candidate vaccine had only It appears, however, that Russia was must be carried out before it is approved Epidemiology and Microbiology, was completed phase-I human trials. Its planning to finish phase-II trials early, for use. Serum’s plans to start testing Oxford vaccine on Indians by August halted he plans of Pune-based Serum Institute of India and come back to the committee. If the SEC is satisfied to start testing the Oxford vaccine on Indian it can then recommend the trials. Only after the SEC Tparticipants by August has hit a hurdle. An expert makes its recommendation, can the Drug Controller committee studying the firm’s proposal for trials has General of India, who heads CDSCO, would grant asked it to make revisions. This means that the approval for conducting the trials in India. committee’s approval for the trials has been deferred Moderna vaccine induced “robust immune response” and it is unclear how long Serum would have to wait on animals, says study before it can begin testing the vaccine on Indian Moderna Therapeutics, a US biotech company participants. considered one of the front-runners to produce a vaccine against novel Coronavirus, has published data WHAT IS THIS VACCINE? from pre-clinical trials of its candidate vaccine in a Being developed by the Oxford University and peer-reviewed journal. The publication in New England AstraZeneca, this candidate vaccine is one of the front- Journal of Medicine says the candidate vaccine had runners in the global race to develop a vaccine against elicited “robust immune response and protection” novel Coronavirus. Named ChAdOx1, this vaccine tries against the virus in the subjects. to use a weakened chimpanzee virus (adenovirus) to Pre-clinical trials are conducted on animals. If carry instructions to the cells in human bodies to Serum’s proposal was being studied by one such SEC. successful, the vaccine is then tested on humans in recreate the spiky surface of the Covid-19 virus. Once In its application, Serum had proposed phase-II and three phases. this is done, the body’s immune system is expected to phase-III trials on about 1,600 participants. The SEC has Moderna’s candidate vaccine, named mRNA-1273 for recognise these foreign particles as a threat, and create sought a demarcation between the two phases. While it the time being, has just entered the third and final antibodies so that attempts by the real Coronavirus to is not yet clear whether the Pune-based firm was phase of human trials. It has published findings of infect are thwarted. considering testing sites only in Pune and Mumbai, as phase-I human trials as well, but these were based on This vaccine candidate is currently undergoing late it had indicated earlier, the SEC is learnt to have preliminary data. The subjects on whom the vaccine is stage human trials in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. insisted that the test sites should be spread out all over tried are followed up for several weeks to assess their Serum has an agreement with AstraZeneca to the country. condition. manufacture it for low and middle income countries. The SEC is learnt to have recommended about eight Moderna’s candidate was the first to get approval for amendments to Serum’s application. This includes pre-clinical trials, way back in February itself. The What is this expert committee, and why suggestions related to methods adopted to assess the animals were given two doses of the candidate vaccine has it held back its approval? ability of the candidate vaccine to invoke an immune during the trial. response, and the firm’s calculations to determine the “After two vaccinations, the immune response India’s top drug regulatory body, the Central Drugs number of volunteers the tests would be carried out on. observed in this non-human primate study was Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), makes consistent with the recent Phase 1 human study of decisions related to clinical trials based on What happens now? mRNA-1273, also published in The New England recommendations of subject expert committees (SECs). Serum would have to make changes to its proposal Journal of Medicine,” the company said in a statement. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

CONNOISSEUR’S WASH YOUR HAIR THE RIGHT CHOICE WAY TO AVOID DAMAGE

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Similarly, for coloured Synthetic ingredients in shampoos rinse with cold water, avoid rinsing done drain the water and keep aside. hair, opt for one that keeps your damage the hair cuticle when used hair with hot water. Once shampoo Blanch Spinach in boiling water. Take out color intact. In a nutshell if you regularly, leaving the hair shaft has completely rinsed out apply immediately from hot water and immerse it in ice have a rough, uneven or coarse exposed and potentially damaging hair conditioner. cold water to retain its colour. Make a smooth Paste of Coriander, Basil, Green chilli , Blanched Spinach, garlic with 2 tsp olive oil in a blender. Add 1 to 2 tsp of water if required. HOW TO DRESS TO HIDE BELLY FAT? Keep aside this Spinach sauce. Heat 2 Tsp of Butter in a pan. When the butter melts ho says you need to tight-fitting undergarments come in add 2 Tsp of all purpose flour ( maida) to it. 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Instagram: @triptasfoodtunnel THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 HEALTH 25 SIGNS YOUR BODY IS NOT RECEIVING ENOUGH SUNSHINE OR VITAMIN D f you are experiencing some kind of muscular pain, or are feeling Imore tired and fatigued than ever, chances are it could be because of vitamin D deficiency. Pain in the lower back and in the joints are also pretty common. The most important thing that you need to keep in mind is that those who have vitamin D deficiency,suffer from weak immunity, too. And right now strengthening your immunity Tips for preventing back pain should be your one true goal. Don't make yourself more susceptible to seasonal infections; let the sun do its Exercise work. As well as being good for your health, regular However, before you think of physical activity—such as walking or cycling—is taking a vitamin D substitute, know known to prevent back pain. Even those already that the sun is the best source. And suffering from backache are encouraged to remain also, speak with your doctor if you active, in line with recommendations from their are showing any of the inhibiting inflammatory reactions. developing the condition. doctor. aforementioned signs. They will be It can also help prevent infections Fractures able to guide you better. in the upper respiratory tract. Yoga Vitamin D is naturally present in Fatigue and muscle weakness Adequate vitamin D in the body One of the many benefits of yoga is that it can help very few foods, and often in amounts helps maintain bone strength by prevent back pain. Unlike many other forms of too low to help a person meet their Because vitamin D is key to bone supporting the absorption of exercise, you can easily practise yoga from the comfort daily recommended intake. In health, an insufficient amount can calcium. of your own home. response, manufacturers fortify cause bone and muscle weakness, If someone has a fracture, the Try cat, plank or even child’s pose—these all several foods with the vitamin. which can lead to fatigue. doctor might test their vitamin D strengthen back muscles and improve spine flexibility. The prevalence of vitamin D Researchers behind a 2014 study level, depending on the person’s age deficiency is highest among older that included 174 participants with and health history. Take microbreaks adults, people with obesity, and fatigue found that taking Depression To avoid back pain caused by a static working people in hospitals and other care supplementary vitamin D for 5 weeks position, take microbreaks every 20 to 30 minutes. facilities. significantly improved fatigue The authors of a 2019 review have During these short breaks (30 seconds maximum), you symptoms. found that lower levels of vitamin D should do various stretches (neck, shoulders, arms, Signs and symptoms Bone and joint pain may increase the risk of depression. etc.) in front of your screen without leaving your Many people with vitamin D There are vitamin D receptors in the workstation. deficiency have no symptoms. Vitamin D can increase bone mass brain, and the research indicates For example, squeeze your abdominal muscles and However, the deficiency can cause and prevent bone loss. If someone that the vitamin has a protective stand up from your chair while keeping your back as the following issues. has bone and joint pain, it may anti-inflammatory effect. straight as possible. This stretch helps prevent pain in Frequent infections or illnesses indicate a vitamin D deficiency. As a result, the scientists conclude, the lower back region. Joint pain could also result from a person with very low vitamin D Vitamin D helps support the issues such as rheumatoid arthritis. levels and depression may benefit Take an hourly break immune system — it plays a role in A 2012 study linked vitamin D from taking a supplement of the As well as microbreaks, if you’re working in front of regulating immune function and deficiency with an increased risk of vitamin. a computer you should consider taking slightly longer breaks (5-10 minutes) every hour. During your break, get up from your chair and walk around your house—this will help improve your WANT TO KEEP YOUR WEIGHT IN circulation. While you’re at it, do a few stretches, focusing especially on your arms and back. CHECK? HAVE RAISINS Lose weight Weight gain is a risk factor when it comes to back ost people who have been pain. Excess weight weakens abdominal muscles, and staying put at home for months if this weight is concentrated around your mid-section Mnow, are starting to crave your centre of gravity tends to be altered, which outside food, mainly of the junk form. increases the natural arch in your back. People who But junk food consumption is never a are overweight are thought to be 30% more likely to good idea, even if you are dieting and suffer from spinal disc degeneration. looking forward to ‘cheat days’. There is a way that you can suppress these unhealthy desires and keep your PAGE SPONSORED BY weight in check. 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FIRMS LOST $3.86 MILLION PER Aare negotiating a major deal that would give Google products DATA BREACH ON AVERAGE IN more prominence on the South Korean company’s smartphones, 2020: IBM SECURITY STUDY according to correspondence viewed by Bloomberg News. BM on Wednesday released a global study on the The talks involve giving Google financial impact of data breaches. The study more control over search on Ifound that the security breaches cost companies Samsung handsets globally. $3.86 million per breach on an average. It also Samsung is the largest smartphone reports that compromised employee accounts were maker in the world, selling close to among the most expensive root causes. 300 million phones last year. The findings were reported in a ‘2020 Cost of a Google’s Android is already the Data Breach Report’ which was conducted by the underlying operating system on Ponemon Institute and sponsored by the IBM Galaxy devices, but a potential Security. It covers interviews with over 3,200 deal would promote Google’s security professionals in organisations that faced digital assistant and Play Store for data breach over the past year. apps on those devices, details from According to the study, 80% of the 500 a person briefed on the matter organisations that faced data breaches led to the show. exposure of customers’ personally identifiable That would provide the U.S. information. internet giant with more valuable daily access to Samsung users and Key findings of the study are would mean the Korean company’s revenue and weakened its talk with partners about ways to „ 140 million was the average total cost of a data own mobile services, such as the negotiating position with a key improve the user experience, we breach in the 2020 study, an increase of 9.4% Bixby digital assistant, are less partner. have no plans to change that.” from 2019. integrated on its own devices, “Like all Android device makers, “Samsung remains committed to „ 5,522 was the cost per lost or stolen record in the according to the correspondence. Samsung is free to create its own our own ecosystem and services,” 2020 study, an increase of 10% from 2019. The move would be a capitulation app store and digital assistant,” a said a Samsung spokesperson. “At „ 53% of data breaches were caused by malicious for Samsung, but the drop in Google spokesperson said in an the same time, Samsung closely attacks. demand for mobile devices during emailed statement. “That’s one of works with Google and other „ The average time to identify a data breach the Covid-19 pandemic has the great features of the Android partners to offer the best mobile increased from 221 to 230 days. intensified the company’s need for platform. And while we regularly experiences for our users.” „ The average time to contain a data breach increased from 77 to 83 days „ Top three root causes of a data breach are - 53% malicious attack, 26% system glitch and 21% human error. IISc designs eye gaze-controlled robotic Spotify introduces Group arm for speech, motor impaired Sessions for Premium users n Indian Institute of Science potify on Tuesday introduced a new feature (IISc) research team has called Group Sessions on its platform. The Adesigned a robotic arm that Snewly launched feature enables the company’s can be manipulated by eye Premium users to listen to a podcast or a playlist movement using a computer together irrespective of their distance. interface, to help people with Severe The music streaming service had first introduced Speech and Motor Impairment this feature back in May this year in beta mode to a (SSMI). selected bunch of users. At the time, this feature This interface is non-invasive allowed groups of Premium users to share control of since it is through a webcam and a their listening sessions with others in real time. It computer, unlike other eye gaze- also offered shared opportunities for collaboration tracking devices that use head- among all the listeners. mounted systems, according to Now, the company has rolled out its Group Bengaluru-based IISc. Sessions feature to all its users across the globe. People with SSMI find it difficult Although the feature is still in the beta mode, the to physically operate devices such company has added a new functionality that allows as a joystick, mouse or trackball, or the Spotify Premium users around the world to tune use speech recognition systems, it into the same playlist or podcast simultaneously.“So was noted. no matter the distance—whether six feet apart or a Eye gaze-controlled computer thousand miles away—you and the members of your interfaces can help them perform precisely focus at a single point in Augmented Reality application to squad can now each listen to the same content at the various tasks on par with their non- their visual field, due to allow the user to use a robotic arm same time on your own devices (as well as control disabled peers. uncontrolled gaze movement. for tasks like picking up and playback),” the company wrote in its blog post. To help people with SSMI (a They are also not comfortable to dropping objects, and placing them condition caused by disorders like look at all portions of the visual where they desire, as long as it was cerebral palsy), a research team at field equally," says project lead within reach of the robotic arm, the Centre for Product Design and Pradipta Biswas, Assistant according to an IISc statement. Manufacturing (CPDM), IISc, Professor at CPDM. One of the main applications of worked with young adult students Biswas and his team used this eye gaze-controlled robotic arm who have SSMI at Vidya Sagar computer vision and machine is rehabilitation of young adults (formerly he Spastics Society of learning algorithms to analyse live with SSMI, through tasks such as India) in Chennai, an institution for feeds of facial video from the users, fabric printing. individuals with disabilities. and were able to estimate where the They usually require assistance "Many of these students [with user was looking. in doing such tasks, as they can only cerebral palsy] are not able to They coupled this with an do a small part of it by themselves. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 BIZ & FINANCE 27 Surge in coronavirus cases slowing US economic recovery, says US Central Bank chief

he surge in US coronavirus cases is beginning to weigh on Teconomic activity, the head of the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, and he promised the US central bank would "do what we can, and for as long as it takes," to INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH CAN limit damage and boost growth. "It looks like the data are pointing to a slowing in the pace of the REIGNITE ECONOMIC recovery," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at a news GROWTH: RBI GOVERNOR conference, pointing to an apparent MUMBAI (TIP): RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, pullback by consumers and a on July 27, made a strong case for stepping up slowdown in the rehiring of investments in the infrastructure sector to restart the furloughed workers, particularly by economy reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 small businesses. pandemic. The US, he said, "has entered a In his address to India Inc at a CII event, Das said new phase in containing the virus, much in doubt. More than 150,000 policymakers are taking cues about both private and public sectors would have to play an which is essential to protect both Americans have died from COVID- the economy from real-time flows of important role in developing infrastructure that our health and our economy." 19, the respiratory illness caused by data from firms that track people's requires huge investments. Powell's comments, made via the novel coronavirus. movements through cellphones, for Stating that recent agriculture reforms have opened videoconference after the Fed "The path of the economy will example, or provide signals about new opportunities, the RBI Governor said the farm announced its policy decision to depend significantly on the course hiring, Powell said. sector was emerging as a bright spot. leave interest rates near zero, of the virus," the central bank's "That data show that on balance ... India needs policies for sustained increase in farm suggest dimming hopes for a quick policy-setting Federal Open Market the pace of the recovery looks like it income, he added. economic rebound. Coronavirus Committee (FOMC) said. has slowed since cases began that With regard to forex rate, the RBI has no fixed target infections have exploded in a In his news conference, Powell spike," he said. "I want to stress," he for the rupee but will monitor undue volatility, Das number of Southern and elaborated on just how much added, "it's too early to say both how said. Southwestern states in recent remained unclear about the large that is and how sustained that weeks, and some states have direction of the world's largest is." Yes Bank takes over Anil paused or rolled back reopening economy. Fiscal programs that he The Fed held policy largely steady, measures. credits with sustaining consumer with key decisions likely to come Ambani’s group HQ in Mumbai The Fed's policy statement, spending in recent weeks are about this fall after it is clearer where the released at the close of its two-day to expire, with debate still under health crisis is heading and just MUMBAI (TIP): Yes Bank has taken over the meeting, directly tied the economic way in Congress over what, if what action Congress takes to headquarter of Anil Ambani’s group in surburban recovery to resolution of a health anything, will take their place. support struggling businesses and Santacruz for failure to repay dues worth Rs 2,892 crisis whose direction remains The virus is moving so fast that unemployed workers. crore. The private sector lender has also taken possession of two flats in South Mumbai for the non-payment of WTO agrees to mediate dues by Reliance Infrastructure, according to a notice Samsung beats earnings estimates published by Yes Bank in a newspaper on Wednesday. Nearly all the major companies in Anil Dhirubhai on recovery of chips, gadget sales Japan, South Korea Ambani Group (ADAG) were operating out of the Santacruz office called ‘Reliance Centre’. However, in amsung Electronics electronics dispute the last few years, the fortunes of the group have gone Co. reported earnings he World Trade Organization south with the companies meeting various fates, Sthat beat profit granted South Korea’s request including bankruptcies and stake sales. estimates, as rising Tfor a dispute inquiry into internet use during the Japan’s decision to restrict exports of Gold slips as dollar halts slide, Covid-19 pandemic boosted electronics components. chip demand and gadget During a meeting in Geneva investors book profit sales. Wednesday, it agreed to establish a Net income was 5.5 panel of three experts to determine if old was little changed on Wednesday, having trillion won ($4.6 billion) in Japan violated WTO rules when it retreated from an all-time high as investors the three months ended imposed restrictions on three classes Gbooked profits, with caution setting in as focus June, the company said in a of chemicals used in the production of turned to a U.S. filing on Thursday, smart-phone displays, TV screens and Federal Reserve meeting widely expected to compared with the 4.9 semiconductors. reinforce loose monetary policy. Spot gold was trillion won average of South Korea alleged Japan’s steady at $1,959.04 per ounce by 0723 estimates compiled by measures “constitute a politically GMT. Prices hit an all-time high of $1,980.57 on Bloomberg. Samsung had motivated, disguised restriction on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,958.20. reported preliminary trade” that disrupted global value "As we get closer to the Fed announcement and numbers earlier this month chains for South Korean the event risk, the market will get a bit more wary," that showed operating profit rose 23%. manufacturers like Samsung said DailyFx currency strategist Ilya Spivak. Gold is The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones had Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc., closely following moves in the dollar as well, Spivak warned of a second-quarter sales slump in its consumer business. according to a statement seen by added. The dollar index resumed its downtrend after However, smartphone sales started to pick up from June after stores Bloomberg. a brief pause to hold near its lowest level since June reopened and demand for gadgets and TVs revived, according to The Japanese delegation expressed 2018 touched this week . A weaker dollar, also several analysts including Daishin Securities’ Park Kang Ho. As disappointment at South Korea’s considered a rival safe haven, makes gold cheaper for people continued to stay home and consume internet-based services decision to press ahead with the WTO holders of others currencies. like movie streaming and video conferencing, server clients rushed complaint, saying in a statement Coronavirus cases continued to surge in the United orders for memory chips, which lifted prices. Tokyo’s measures were intended to States and stood at over 16.6 million globally. “While Covid-19 impacted Samsung’s earnings in the first half of enhance control over dual-use items, Its intensifying spread and an escalation in U.S.- 2020, we foresee an earnings recovery from the second half, especially and thus allowable under WTO rules. China tensions have dented hopes of quick economic in mobile, consumer electronics and display divisions despite a weak It added that bilateral talks were the recovery, and have been driving inflows to safe-haven memory business,” Peter Lee, analyst at Citigroup Inc., said in a note “best and only way” to resolve the assets like gold, which has risen more than 28% so far ahead of Thursday’s release. matter. this year. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

By Vedic Astrologer Nastur Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological consultations. He can be reached at [email protected] and on phone +91 8141234275 for astrological queries VEDIC ASTROLOGER NASTUR BEJAN DARUWALLA www.bejandaruwalla.com

The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's most trusted Vedic Astrologer Nastur Bejan Daruwalla. Weekly Horoscope August 3 - August 9, 2020 ARIES: Ganesha says deals, mergers, joint- LEO: Ganesha says this is a significant period. SAGITTARIUS: Ganesha says this is a time finances, collaborations may prove money- You have the right mindset and attitude for great of genuine achievements, progress and spinners; along with it will also be spiritual progress and advancement. You want to go full success. Even though expenses will soar, more pursuits, tantra, mantra, meditation. As you steam ahead and could be looking for a change of money will also be earned. Family and can see, it is a mixed bag. There will be radical scenario in your work / career / employment / professional life will not only blossom but also changes like relocating, moving to a new house, profession. Job-hopping, promotions, or even a bear fruit. You will make all the right moves as or changing jobs. You look for new experiences new business could be some of the possibilities you get more streamlined and efficient. There to understand life and its meaning. You seek this period. will be many purchases and expenses will change, novelty, different experiences and want VIRGO: Ganesha says there is a tremendous mount. You look at realty as a good option and to share your knowledge with all. rush of energy and power and you feel a may but a new home or office. TAURUS: Ganesha says there is a great tremendous need to do full justice to your CAPRICORN: Ganesha says there will be movement in your life now. You reap the potential and talent. All this could lead to pleasing times with your significant other. The whirlwind. There is money in the bank and spectacular results. There are also family and temptations of love will be great, and you will more prestige at work. What more do you need? work commitments to be kept. The results of your have reign yourself in. Life is good and you This has been an interesting period by all endeavours will be fruitful. This is a special time thank Ganesha for all the blessings. You live in accounts, and you have no regrets as it comes to and many favours come your way.This is an ideal gratitude. You make big plans and have the a close. There will be domestic expenses; the phase for getting things done. The fruits of your will power to carry them through. You look at health of children will be a particular cause for efforts will be tangible. Enjoy the moment, says every opportunity to make the most of the worry. But you are on the treadmill of Ganesha. situation. achievement. LIBRA: You keep slogging away. There is no AQUARIUS: Ganesha says you look for GEMINI: Ganesha says there will be better respite in your desire to achieve as you make experiences that can improve your knowledge income, perks, and benefits. You acquire a many plans for the future. Your domestic as you firmly believe that knowledge is power. sparklingly bright image at the office and will commitments may have taken a back seat in You love beauty and aesthetic surroundings, shine professionally. There will also be travel recent times as you concentrate on work and its and this will be the time when you splurge on for pleasure; possibly with a loved one, a secret many dimensions. The family will now make all the comforts of life. You buy goodies and rendezvous or love nest. Ganesha chuckles great demands on your time and attention. You surround yourself with them. You will focus happily.Also, this is a period when you are filled will have to unravel the tangled web of family on the future and work and home will be a with love for the family and close friends. issues, domestic wrangles and problems. major priority. CANCER: Ganesha says there will be many SCORPIO: Ganesha says this is going to be a PISCES: Ganesha says you plan ahead with party times as you bond with everyone. This is tough task. There is also another aspect at play; expertise and innovation as you hope to make an emotional phase and you recollect all the the adventure of high finance, of raking in lots of all your dreams / hopes / ambitions come true. good times with tears in your eyes. You are money, of daring and ambitious business There is a tendency to overdo things now and introspective and contemplative. You also look transactions. But now the thrust in strongly on you may over-extend yourself at work. Take at social work and help out with some charity family life. Ganesha agrees with the change in heed of the 3 R's --- Rest, regular hours, organization. You may join an NGO working focus. You put your nose to the grindstone and go relaxation, and you will quite automatically, of with disability or with the underprivileged or for it. You are enthusiastic and energized and will course with some luck thrown in, also get the the less fortunate. be a powerhouse of energy. fourth R - results. Ganesha wishes you well.

Birthday Horoscope August 3 - August 9, 2020

August 3:Ganesha says there may be moody to the cross needs to social friends and August 8: You might need a little behind-the- home-business resistance, but if you voice personal loved ones. scenes retreat from recent stress levels. Work your needs creatively, someone may August 6:Yesterday's mood might continue if done in private could be good for your mind- unexpectedly arrive to lift your spirits! someone has more to say about freedom vs. body well-being. August 4: Money or investments cause stern, commitment. Trust your own creative skills in August 9:Edgy, upsetting opinions can replay disapproving responses. But you've got faith, response. the bitterness over limited funds. Offset other's confidence, vision, and benevolence on your August 7:A noontime spurt adds action to harsh words by having lunch with a happy, side. recent words between social and personal supportive friend. August 5:The Moon may bring a lively relations. Someone may make an active bid for networking opportunity, as well as culmination the most attention. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 SPIRITUALITY 29

aksha Bandhan celebrates the pure bond that exists between Rsiblings. It literally translates to ‘safety’ and ‘bond’, is a celebration of this very bond that exists between siblings. The promise to always be there, to always protect, no matter what the RAKSHA BANDHAN circumstances. It is a celebration of the unconditional love that only a sibling FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE BROTHER’S LOVE AND COMMITMENT FOR SISTER can provide. The festival is a time- honoured ritual of protection, the RAKSHA BANDHAN FALLS ON AUGUST 3. WE WISH READERS A HAPPY RAKSHA BANDHAN greatest gift that siblings give each other. Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is family. Rakhi is also sometimes tied on celebrated each year on the full moon in the wrists of close friends or neighbours; the Hindu Month of Shravan which for this bond underscores the need for an the year 2020 falls on August 3. Each year amicable social life, in which people can there is a particular time which is co-exist peacefully as brothers and considered optimal for carrying out the sisters. Everybody in the community ritual. This year, the ‘muhrat’ is from promises to protect each other in such 9:28 in the morning till 9:17 in the night. congregational Rakhi Utsavs, promoted As most Hindu rituals, Raksha by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Bandhan is rooted in history and Tagore. mythology. During the events of the Mahabharat, legend dictates that when Rakhi Purnima - The Lord Krishna accidentally nicked his Auspicious Full Moon Day finger on his ‘sudarshan chakra’, Princess Draupadi tore a piece of her In North India, Rakhi Purnima is also saree and tied it to his finger to stop the referred to as Kajri Navami or Kajri bleeding. Lord Krishna was so touched Purnima—This is the time when wheat by this gesture that he vowed to always is sown, and Goddess Bhagwati is protect and cherish her. worshipped. In the Western Indian Traditionally the ritual involves states, this festival is known as Coconut siblings coming together in celebration, Full Moon or Nariyal Purnima. In South with the sister applying tilak to the India, Shravan Purnima is a significant bother’s forehead and tying a Rakhi or religious occasion, especially for bracelet to his wrist. The Rakhi itself Brahmins. The festival of Raksha serves as the protective band that Bandhan is known by various names in ensures the safety of the brother and he Abhimanyu--the son of Subhadra and India: Punya Pradayak--the giver of in turn promises her the same. Arjun--during the battle of boons, Vish Tarak -the destroyer of Nowadays, you can finds Rakhi bands of Mahabharata. venom, and Pap Nashak - the destroyer of all shapes and sizes from which you can King Bali and Goddess Lakshmi sins. select one that represents your sibling bond the best. According to this website, when a turn Rituals In the modern interpretation of this of events led to Lord Vishnu disguising Raksha bandhan is marked by quite a ritual, the roles can go either way. The himself as the doorman of King Bali--the few rituals, which vary regionally in attention shifts from the religious aspect grandson of Vishnu's ardent devotee India. Some typical rituals are: to a more playful exchange of gifts and a Prahlada--Goddess Lakshmi became Days or even weeks before the actual mutual understanding of peace, at least restless because of his absence in festival, the women start preparing for for a day! Sometimes rakhis are tied to Vaikuntha (their abode). She came to Raksha bandhan. They shop for Rakhi or elder sister if one doesn’t have an older earth in the guise of a Brahmin woman the ceremonial thread which is tied brother, sometimes rakhis are tied to and told Bali, the story of her husband around their brother’s wrists. In return, friends and distant relatives especially in having gone away for some work, due to Rani Karnavati--the widowed queen of the brothers shop for gifts for their sisters. the case of single children. No matter which she requested for shelter from the Chittor--is said to have sent a rakhi to On the morning of the festival day, the how it is carried out, the essence King. Bali not only gave her a place to Mughal Emperor Humayun, upon the siblings get together along with other remains the same, the rakhi is tied to stay, but also took care of her. It's said looming threat of invasion from the members of the family. The ritual someone who has been caring and that on the full moon day (Purnima) of Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah. typically starts with lighting a lamp in nurturing towards you, always looking the Shravana month, she tied a thread Though Humayun turned up too late, it's front of a deity; the women then tie rakhi out for you, gender and relations are around Bali's wrist with prayers for his no secret that he honored the sentiment on their brothers wrist, apply tilak on secondary. protection and happiness. Touched by with which it was sent. their forehead and give them sweets, dry her affection, Bali granted her a wish. From Lord Ganesha's sons pestering fruits, etc. Legends around the festival She requested him to free her husband, their father for a sister to Roxana's rakhi- While tying the Rakhi, the sister often Indra and Indrani the gatekeeper. The incident had Bali -legends like these can't be taken on face prays for the well-being of her brother, confused as he couldn't envision the lady value, but they always make the festival a this ritual may also include an aarti thali, Turns out, Raksha Bandhan wasn't as the doorman's wife. It's then that both fun affair. which is a tray with a lighted lamp, just meant as a symbol of sibling love, as Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi flowers, sweets, and other things, which is is illustrated by the story of Indra and revealed their true selves to the King, Rakhi as a social bonding rotated around the brother’s face. Indrani. During a war between Gods and who urged Vishnu to return with the The ritual of Raksha Bandhan The brother in return gives gifts to his demons, wherein Indra was losing to Goddess to Vaikuntha. The festival is strengthens the bond of love between sister, he also gives sweets, and dry fruits King Bali, Indra's wife Indrani prayed to also known Baleva. brothers and sisters everywhere; it is etc, to his sister as well. They hug and the Lord Vishnu, who gave her a holy thread Santoshi Maa also known to exceed the confines of the elders give blessings to the children. which she tied around Indra's wrist. Blessed with its powers, Indra won the On seeing Lord Ganesha celebrate PAGE SPONSORED BY war and the thread became his Rakhi with his sister, his sons Shubh and protection against any evil. Labh started insisting upon a sister, ARISH K. SAHANI Krishna and Draupadi leading to the creation of Santoshi Maa, from the flames that emerged from his Serving Since 1972 It's said that after Lord Krishna hurt consorts, Riddhi and Siddhi. Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs his index finger while hurling the Alexander the Great's wife Roxana Sudharshan Chakra at Shishupala, Arish K Sahani (Father) Draupadi tore her saree immediately and King Porus and tied it around Krishna's finger to Legend has it that during Alexander Shiv Sahani (Son) prevent it from bleeding. Touched by her the Great's invasion of India in 326 BCE, unconditional love, Krishna took the his wife Roxana sent a sacred thread to Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) mantle of Draupadi's care and protection Porus, requesting him not to harm her upon himself, as was also seen during husband in battle. It's believed that on 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 her cheer haran by the Kauravas. the battlefield, the thread on his wrist [email protected] Queen Kunti and Abhimanyu was a constant reminder of his promise to Roxana, preventing him from “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” Queen Kunti is said to have tied a attacking Alexander directly. sacred thread as a measure of Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” protection, on the wrist of her grandson, “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 PROFILE FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Colleague, teacher and father figure: Pharmacy Professor Anjan Kowluru perfects the art of mentoring organizations, and has been honored was undeniable. "He worked in my lab at and mentoring. He raised two with numerous awards, including Wayne the VA hospital for four years and then accomplished daughters with his wife s soon as Ismail Syed learned that State's Distinguished Graduate Faculty went on to a postdoc fellowship at Renu, a WSU professor herself who he received a faculty position at Award in 2015. Harvard with Dr. Barbara Kahn, a major researches diabetic retinopathy, teaches AHarvard Medical School this Through it all, he has worked name in the field of diabetes research," retinal cell biology in the School of spring, he phoned members of his family diligently in his VA Medical Center lab Kowluru said. "Once I learned he'd Medicine and was recently appointed to to share the good news. Near the top of researching the pathophysiology of received the very elite and competitive K serve on the National Eye Advisory his call list was Distinguished Professor diabetes. The lab is working to identify Award from the NIH, I knew he would Council of the NIH. When she was of Pharmaceutical Sciences Anjaneyulu specific genes that must be regulated by continue to succeed." Also known as a named to the Academy of Scholars in Kowluru, the man who'd served as his glucose to induce insulin secretion, to Career Development Award, the K Award 2011, they became the first-ever married PhD program mentor at the Wayne State identify novel drug targets to rectify provides support for senior postdoctoral couple in the group's then 32-year University Eugene Applebaum College of these defects in diabetes, and to develop fellows or faculty-level candidates to history. Pharmacy and Health beta cells resistant to immune attack for bring them to the point where they are Sciences a full decade ago. He wasn't a use in transplantation for the treatment able to conduct their research relative, of course, but Syed says that of Type 1 diabetes. He also has spent the independently and become competitive Kowluru went beyond mere mentoring: past four decades earning numerous for major grants. "He was also a father figure." grants, including continuous support for As word spread of Syed's Syed is among the many researchers over 30 years from the U.S. Department of accomplishments, Lysack was among and scholars who have gone on to Veterans Affairs Merit Award, and those to cheer: "This is a wonderful achieve great success after being guided collaborating with colleagues near and example of scientists trained at the by Kowluru. far to publish more than 180 papers. college under excellent mentorship "I've had the good fortune to mentor a moving out into the academic world and lot of people at a lot of different levels - having great impact." more than 90, from undergraduates to Another Kowluru mentee in that postdocs and from clinical investigators category is Abiy Mussa Mohammed, to junior faculty," Kowluru said. "It PhD '13, who is on his way to Washington makes my life more interesting." to begin work as a biologist with the EPA And that's saying something, - his dream job, Kowluru recalls: "The considering Kowluru's own impressive day he joined my lab, he told me he career. The senior research career wanted to work for either the FDA or the Anjan and Renu Kowluru scientist at the John D. Dingell VA EPA. This is great news and another Medical Center in Detroit arrived at success story for our program." In addition to collaborating on WSU in 1998, became a full professor Strong support parenthood, the Kowlurus have published with tenure in 2002, and just two years 45 papers together and have been awarded later was named a Charles H. Kowluru says the foundation of a several NIH grants. "It's nice being President M. Roy Wilson (left) and former Gershenson Distinguished Faculty Provost Margaret Winters present Kowluru successful mentorship is unconditional married to someone in the same field who Fellow, an honor established by the with his faculty award in 2015. support. He encourages hands-on understands what I do," he said. "And it university to recognize and provide training, interdisciplinary was also helpful for our daughters to support for faculty whose continuing "Dr. Kowluru is the quintessential collaboration, project autonomy and co- watch us work together and sometimes achievements and activities in educator and researcher," said Cathy authorship. "I help each person find their struggle to win grants and get papers scholarship, research or the arts are Lysack, dean of the Eugene Applebaum niche, then encourage them to run with published through the years." nationally distinguished. College of Pharmacy and Health it and contribute to the field," he said, Indeed, teamwork is a key lesson Kowluru served as WSU Applebaum's Sciences. "We are fortunate to have him noting that publishing helps with data Kowluru expects mentees to learn from program director for research from 2004- as an industrious member of our faculty, analysis skills and results in a huge him, saying that he's grateful for the 11 and as its associate dean for external and his students are fortunate to learn sense of accomplishment. support of the college, his department and scientific affairs from 2011-17. In 2006, he from one of the best." He also makes time to meet with the VA Medical Center. was appointed to Wayne State's Academy Harvard's Syed agrees. "He's a great mentees one-on-one to ask, "Is there Kowluru also makes sure students of Scholars, a prestigious collection of teacher to begin with, and a really great anything else you want me to do for you?" know that mentoring is a pay-it-forward prominent academic experts and scientist," he said. "He encouraged me to It's not all sunshine and roses though, proposition. He speaks fondly of two celebrated researchers, of which he go into academia and warned me that I'd Kowluru said: "I am really strict and I professors who guided him along the way served as president in 2018-19. He is an need passion for research because it's not warn them that they're probably not decades ago at Brussels Free University oft-invited speaker across the country a 9-to-5 job. You dedicate your life for the going to like me all the time, but that School of Medicine in Belgium and at the and globe, has been named chair of a good of humanity." they've chosen this path so they'll have to University of Wisconsin School of range of committees and membership Kowluru says Syed's potential to soar do the best they can with no shortcuts to Medicine: "They are both still conducting make sure the final product is perfect." high-caliber research, and I'm in touch He leads by example, saying, "You have with them on a regular basis to learn from to have a passion for your research and them." be willing to workdays, nights and Syed, meanwhile, is mentoring research weekends." assistants and "literally trying to replicate When Assistant Professor Jiemei the experience Dr. Kowluru provided for Wang joined the WSU Applebaum faculty me. Sometimes when I fail, I take a step in 2016, she asked Pharmaceutical back and think, 'What would Dr. Kowluru Sciences Department Chair George do?'" Corcoran for advice on choosing a And Wang recalls her early years in the faculty mentor. "He told me Anjan would college as she guides her own PhD be great, so I approached him during our candidates: "Anjan showed me how to next department meeting and he train students and encourage them to stay immediately said yes," she recalled. "I curious and really think critically." was so grateful and humbled - he treated Kowluru says seeing his mentees me both as a valuable colleague and as successfully shepherd others is among his one of his kids." greatest accomplishments: "Mentoring is Dr. Anjan Kowluru (center) meets with colleagues and postdoctoral fellows, including Abiy That was intentional, as Kowluru says what I do. And as I tell each of them: You Mussa Mohammed (far left), at a professional conference. he uses the same skill set for parenting have to be the best at what you do." THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 31 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 FEATURE FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Special article on the occasion of Eid-al-adha which falls on July 31. We wish our Muslim readers a Happy Eid Should Muslims sacrifice cattle on Eid-al-Adha? On Friday, July 31, 2020, over a billion and a half Muslims around the world, will be slaughtering By Dr. Mike Ghouse millions of goats, camels, and cattle to carry out

ituals are the pathways to accomplish milestones of peace Abraham's tradition of sacrificing the symbolic Rfor oneself and with what surrounds one; life and environment. lamb. Is there an alternative to the ritual of slaying None of us can escape from the ceremonies. Each of us instinctively animals on Eid Al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice? follows certain routines, from waking up to the time we go to sleep. Whether we shower, eat breakfast, go to the The answer is yes! office, or gym, we follow the rituals. The essence of Islam is to create cohesive societies where every human feels secure about his/her faith, race, religion, region, or ethnicity. It is time for Muslims to consider the essence of sacrifice rather than the ritual itself. Real sacrifice requires us to give up some of what is dear to us. It is about parents going to sleep without food but feeding their kids; it is clothing their kids while waiting to get their own. In the case of extremities, we would instead get the bullet and save our loved ones, we are willing to rescue an individual from a freezing lake risking our own lives, and even strangers do that. A thousand years ago, a man's assets were made up of his goats, camels, and cattle. The ultimate sacrifice one would make was to give away his precious assets in gifts. Today,the most cherished possession is money, and people must be willing to part some of it to give the ability to the receiver to spend on his/her critical needs. One of the examples set up for guidance was the test of Abraham's Prophet Abraham sacrificing - Photo / author faith, love, and devotion to God, which humans do routinely, "If you love me, give thou this glad tiding unto the the common good. Muslims call it men and women in the uniforms. I you would do this for me." A simple doers of good." Sadaq-e-Jariah, which is continual urge fellow Muslims to stop and salute assurance would suffice, be it your The act symbolizes our willingness giving. every one of these men and women, fiancé, spouse, kids, siblings, or to give up a part of our bounties to Dr. Nauman Anwar: "Sacrificing honoring them for their love for parents. strengthen and preserve the web of the animals without making a public humanity. Better yet, call the firemen, It was Abraham's turn to face the universe and help those in need. We spectacle is still a good idea, as long as policemen, and let them know that as a command of God to sacrifice his son. recognize that all blessings come from no wastage of the meat and hides occur. Muslim you appreciate their sacrifice, Upon hearing this, he prepared to God, and we should open our hearts Many Muslim countries have a lot of and this festival is about appreciation submit to God's will and places his son and share with others. poverty, and if the meat reaches the for such sacrifice. on the block. Right at that moment, a What would you sacrifice deserving population, it will help I did that in Louisville; within lamb appears as an alternative. Then improve the nutritional status of the minutes, the officer had emailed the God revealed to Abraham that his instead? poor. Let your single sacrifice multiply article to his fellow officers, "sacrifice" has already been fulfilled. It is customary for Muslims to rather than the one-time sacrifice of appreciating the Muslims. Does God want animals to be sacrifice an animal on the day of the animals. Prophet Muhammad had Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had said Hajj, a symbolic representation of emphasized service to fellow humans as the least you can do as a charity is to sacrificed? Prophet Abraham's act. What are our the highest service to God. Quran (4:152) smile and appreciate the otherness of Not at all. Qur'an, Al-Hajj 22:37 (The alternatives? We can put that money says, if you are kind to your fellow the others. Pilgrimage) is clear: "Never does their to a different use that will do greater humans, which is my creation, you will You can wish your Muslim friends flesh reach God, and neither their good like lending to a street hawker earn my grace regardless of your faith. by saying, Eid Mubarak, Eid Saeed, blood. It is only your God- who can sell things from a cart and Honoring police, firemen, and Happy Eid, Happy Festivities, etc. consciousness that reaches Him. It is take care of his family or a single mom soldiers ( Dr. Mike Ghouse is the founder and to this end that we have made them who can weave baskets or make president of the Center for Pluralism. He is subservient to your needs so that you sweaters to take care of her family.The Every day our police officers and a speaker, thinker, author, community might glorify God for all the guidance beauty of this practice is you can make firemen risk their own lives to protect consultant, pluralist, activist, newsmaker, and an interfaith wedding officiant. More with which He has graced you. And the same money repeatedly work for ours, our freedom is protected by our about him at www.TheGhousediary.com) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 TRAVEL 33 KARNATAKA: THE LAND OF SILKS, SANDALWOOD AND SPICES

lessed with natural abundance, Wildlife Sanctuaries Karnataka attracts huge number The state has dense forests teeming Bof tourists every year. In 2014, with wildlife. There are 21 wildlife Karnataka was ranked as the third most sanctuaries and 5 national parks in popular state for tourism in India. Karnataka. They are home to diverse Karnataka has many captivating hill species of flora and fauna. If you are a stations such as Coorg, Nandi Hills and wildlife enthusiast, you must not miss Chikmagalur. People in search of visiting some of these wildlife pristine beaches enjoy its scenic coastal destinations when on a trip to destinations like the famous Blue Karnataka. A few wildlife sanctuaries Lagoon Beach and Ladies Beach in and national parks of the state are: Karwar, dotted with Casuarina trees. In Bannerghatta National Park addition, Karnataka is home to UNESCO Nagarhole National Park World Heritage Sites like Hampi and Bandipur National Park Pattadakal, ideal for heritage tours. Anshi National Park Gommatesvara statue at Kudremukh National Park Shravanabelagola and Gol Gumbaz in Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary Bijapur are two other remarkable Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary heritages that have drawn visitors for Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary ages to Karnataka. This state also has 21 Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary wildlife sanctuaries and 5 national parks Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary including the well-known Bandipur National Park in Mysore. Places like Temples Kudremukh and Madikeri have now Karnataka is one of the best places to become popular eco-tourism explore the beauty of temples in South destinations. The Golden Chariot, a India. Many of its temples date back to train, connects most popular tourist hundreds of years ago. Whether you are destinations in Karnataka for tourists’ a pilgrim or simply interested in convenience. admiring temple architecture, The land of sandalwood, silks, and Karnataka won’t let you complain by any spices, Karnataka is a vibrant means. Among its significant temples experience in itself. Its rich cultural are: heritage and spectacular natural beauty Kollur Mookambika Temple make for an engaging getaway. Tourism Udupi Srikrishna Temple in Karnataka is a thrilling assortment of Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple appealing destinations and exciting Murudeshwara Temple experiences. Located in the southern Horanadu Annapurneshwari part of India, Karnataka offers an Temple amazing tryst with lofty mountains, Sri Virupaksheshwara Temple serene beaches, roaring waterfalls, dense Kukke Subramanya Temple forests, rich wildlife, celebrated heritage Gokarna Mahableshwar Temple sites, majestic architecture, and an Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple incredible cultural extravaganza. Guddattu Mahaganapathi Temple Diverse Attractions Historical Monuments Karnataka has countless natural The state of Karnataka is the right attractions and man-made wonders to place for history buffs to travel to. It has woo tourists. It also offers numerous more than 25000 historical monuments attractions for those interested in and heritage sites that are worth adventure and wildlife activities. visiting. Each monument is a reminiscence of the state’s rich past. Palaces When in Karnataka, be sure to check out Karnataka has been under the rule of some of the monuments and heritage many empires and dynasties. The rulers sites of the state, such as: left behind their imprints on the Hampi Group of Monuments landscape of Karnataka through various Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur structures, including many palaces. Raja’s Tomb in Madikeri Even today, the palaces reflect the past Group of Monuments in Pattadakal glory of those eras. A visit to the palaces Badami Cave Temples, Badami in Karnataka will offer you a glimpse Ibrahim Rauza, Bijapur into the bygone world of the royalty. Somnathpur Heritage Site, Some of the famous palaces of Somnathpur Karnataka are: Mysore Palace, Mysore Hill Stations Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru Lush greenery, misty clouds, and Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore serene retreats define the hill stations of Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Karnataka. The beautiful hill stations of Srirangapatna the state have so much to offer to tourists Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore from all walks of life. If you want to break free from the monotonicity of Forts daily life or pace down your hectic The forts in Karnataka are a reflection schedule for a while, escape to one of of the might and strength of the state’s these hill stations to rejuvenate your erstwhile rulers. Built by rulers of senses. various dynasties, some of them date state had grand forts. Some of the well- Gulbarga Fort Coorg back to thousands of years. known forts of the state are: Badami Fort Chikmagalur Vijayanagara, Mysore, Badami, Chitradurga Fort Bellary Fort Agumbe Srirangapattan, Chitradurga, Gulbarga, Bijapur Fort Kittur Fort Madikeri and many other ancient capitals of the Bidar Fort Raichur Fort Kemmanagundi THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020

ENGLAND NAME UNCHANGED ENG VS WI: BROAD GRABS SQUAD FOR FIRST TEST AGAINST PAKISTAN 500TH TEST WICKET AS ngland named an unchanged squad for first match of the three-Test series against Pakistan Ethat begins on August 5 in Manchester, the country's cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday. ENGLAND CLINCH SERIES England beat West Indies 2-1 in the first international Test series since the COVID-19 MANCHESTER (TIP): Stuart pandemic suspended the sport in March, winning the Broad joined one of cricket's most third Test by 269 runs on Tuesday. exclusive clubs when he took his After losing the first Test in Southampton, England 500th Test wicket on Tuesday as roared back into the series with all-rounder Ben England completed a series- Stokes shining in the second to level it at 1-1 before clinching win over the West Indies fast bowler Stuart Broad guided the home side to at Old Trafford. victory with 10 wickets in the third match. The 34-year-old became just the James Bracey, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach and Dan seventh bowler and fourth pacemen Lawrence have been named in the reserves. to reach the landmark when he had The Test series against Pakistan will also be held opener Kraigg Brathwaite plumb behind closed doors in a bio-secure bubble, even lbw for 19 on the fifth day of the though a limited number of fans will be allowed to third Test. attend county cricket matches with social distancing Broad ended the series when he guidelines in place. had Jermaine Blackwood caught "Our 14-man squad is unchanged," national behind as the West Indies, set a huge selector Ed Smith said in a statement. "County target of 399 for victory,collapsed to cricket now restarts on Saturday, August 1. We want a meagre 129 all out in under 38 to have sufficient reserves inside the bio-secure Test overs. match bubble.” Broad finished with a match about how they could have escaped achievement, which came during a return of 10-67 in addition to the with a draw when, soon after their behind close doors series that Criminal case opened against dashing 62 he made batting at No 10 defeat, rain hammered down at Old marks international cricket's in England's first innings 369 that Trafford. return from the coronavirus FIFA president Gianni Infantino featured Ollie Pope's 91. Man-of-the-match Broad, playing lockdown. In between Broad's strikes on in his 140th Test, had been stranded "I'm looking forward to playing in criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Tuesday, fellow paceman Chris on 499 wickets when, after he had front of crowds again," added Infantino was opened Thursday by a Swiss Woakes returned innings figures of already taken eight in this match, Broad. Aspecial prosecutor. 5-50. rain washed out the whole of "I want to say a huge thank you to The case is connected to a meeting Infantino had Victory saw England, who Monday's fourth day. the West Indies too, the sacrifice with the Swiss attorney general. controversially left Broad out of the He reached the 500-mark on they've made. This summer The special prosecutor, Stefan Keller, closed an side that lost the first Test at Tuesday when a full-length ball wouldn't be happening without investigation into two complaints involving Infantino Southampton by four wickets, struck Brathwaite's back pad, with them. and attorney general Michael Lauber after turning complete a 2-1 win in a three-match the opener not bothering to review Broad's father Chris - a former up “elements that make up reprehensible behavior.” series and regain the Wisden umpire Michael Gough's decision England opening batsman - was at Lauber announced his resignation last week. Trophy they lost in the Caribbean because he was so clearly out. Old Trafford to witness his son's Keller opened a criminal case against Infantino as last year. "It feels amazing," Broad told Sky achievement in his role as the well as Valais prosecutor Rinaldo Arnold, and has West Indies were left thinking Sports of his landmark match referee. sought authorization to open a legal case against Lauber, too, according to a statement from the Swiss authority overseeing the federal prosecutors office. Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic Top-ranked Ash blessed with baby boy; Virat Kohli Barty pulls out of US Open congratulates them o 1-ranked Ash Barty ishes have been pouring in for has pulled out of the first-time parents Hardik NUS Open because she WPandya and Natasa Stankovic doesn’t want to risk travelling after the Indian cricketer revealed the during the coronavirus news of the birth of his baby boy on pandemic. Thursday. The 24-year-old Australian Hardik Pandya took to social media is the highest-profile player so to share an adorable photo of his baby far to opt out of the August 31- Viswanathan Anand loses to boy. In the photo, Hardik can be seen September 13 Grand Slam holding the hand of his newborn. tournament in New York Vasyl Ivanchuk, ends disastrous India captain and good friend Virat because of the global health Kohli was among the first ones to wish crisis. campaign after 8 defeats Hardik and Natasa. "Congratulations “My team and I have to you both," Kohli wrote responding decided that we won’t be ndian chess ace Viswanathan Anand’s signed off to the photo of Hardik's baby boy. travelling to the … Western & second from bottom after his disappointing Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took Southern Open and the US Icampaign at the Legends of Chess online to social media to congratulate his Open this year,” Barty said in tournament ended with a loss to long-time rival Vasyl "brotherman" on becoming a father. "Congratulations to the couple and a a statement e-mailed to The Ivanchuk in the ninth and final round. Opener Shikhar Dhawan said: warm welcome to Pandya Jr," the Associated Press on Thursday. It was Anand’s eighth loss in the USD 150,000 "Congratulations my brother BCCI said in its post. tournament. The 50-year-old ended in ninth position @hardikpandya7 on the birth of your Hardik's Mumbai Indians teammate behind GM Peter Leko who finished last. son! Lots of love to Natasa, the Suryakumar Yadav said: May this After all the four games ended in draws, the Anand- beautiful boy and you. Hope everyone innings of Fatherhood be very Ivanchuk contest went into the Armageddon (a tie- is healthy," Dhawan wrote in his social rewarding and the sweetest one ever! breaker), which also ended in a stalemate. media post. Congratulations Papa Hardik!" The Ukrainian emerged victorious as he played Australia batsman Chris Lynn also Hardik's Indian Premier League black in the decider late on Wednesday congratulated Hardik along with the (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians Anand started the match with a 57-move draw and likes of tennis star Sania Mirza and shared a heartwarming message for the tie progressed in a similar vein with the players Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sarah. the first-time parents. opting for quiet draws. Board of Control for Cricket in "Welcome to One Family. The Armageddon game was a 59-move affair before India (BCCI) also wished the couple, Congratulations Hardik and Natasa," the former world champion signed peace with welcoming 'Pandya Jr'. MI wrote. Ivanchuk. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020