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America Trump Mounts attack on rival UNITED against Biden in his nomination acceptance COVID-19 speech at White House KEEP SAFE ● Follow CDC guidelines RNC CLOSES WITH FIREWORKS DISPLAY ● Observe Social Distancing WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump accepted ● Wash Hands Frequently the Republican nomination for a second term on Thursday, KEEP AMERICA SAFE August 27, with a blistering attack on rival Joe Biden, claiming that a Democratic victory in November would only exacerbate the racial strife and coronavirus pandemic besieging the nation. QUICK TAKES Speaking from the White House South Lawn, Trump ● Remembering Dr. Sarvepalli portrayed Biden, a career politician with a long record as a Radhakrishnan PAGE 11 moderate, as a far-left extremist who would usher in a lawless, ● The U.S.-India health-care dangerous America. partnership will be crucial in the "This election will decide whether we protect law-abiding battle against the coronavirus Americans, or whether we give free rein to violent anarchic agitators and criminals who threaten our citizens," Trump PAGE 13 said on the fourth and final night of the Republican National ● Coronavirus Vaccine efforts the Convention in a speech that lasted more than an hour. world over PAGE 20 We will rebuild the "greatest economy" in history, said Trump contd on Page 2 ● Sushant Singh Rajput’s death still a mystery PAGE 21 ● Coronavirus update PAGE 32 Tropical Storm Laura leaves 20 suspects on NCB a trail of death and destruction; Kenosha shooting radar in Sushant case At least six dead suspect faces more NEW DELHI / MUMBAI (TIP): "We have thousands and thousands of our homicide charges A day after the Narcotics Control fellow citizens whose lives are upside down," Bureau (NCB) registered a case Louisiana's governor said. The suspect in the Kenosha, against late actor Sushant Singh Wisconsin, fatal shooting is facing Rajput's girlfriend Rhea multiple homicide charges, court Chakraborty, the agency is all set to question 20 people in the coming records show.Social media reveals days. more about Kenosha shooting suspect Sushant According to NCB sources, the Singh Rajput agency has prepared a list of 20 - File photo suspects over supply of drugs in the case, including Gaurav Arya, Suved Lohia, Kwan Entertainment partner Jaya Saha, former Big Boss contestant Ejaz Khan, Farookh Batata and Bakul Chandani, among Hurricane Laura's destructive power left at least 6 dead , others. trees, electricity poles uprooted, houses razed The development comes a day after the NCB registered a case under Sections 20 (b) 28, 29 of the NDPSAct against Rhea, her brother Showik, NEW YORK (TIP): The most intense hurricane to Saha, Sushant's co-manager Shruti Modi and Arya. hit Louisiana in more than a century has left at least Sources said Arya is absconding. They said on August 16, a rave party six people dead, hundreds of thousands of people Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of a was raided in Goa in which Arya was involved in supplying drugs. without power and an untold number of homes and single shooting incident during a night of According to NCB sources, Khan was arrested by Navi Mumbai Police for buildings in ruins. Laura, which was downgraded to unrest in Kenosha dealing in drugs in October 2018, while Chandani, owner of Sarvodaya a tropical storm Thursday, August 27, after making video library in Khar, was arrested in December 2018 by the Anti landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph KENOSHA, WI (TIP): Kyle Narcotics Cell of Mumbai Police with cocaine and LSD. (Source: IANS) winds, was expected to weaken to a tropical Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of a single Read detailed story on investigation on page 21 contd on Page 2 shooting incident during a night of unrest in Kenosha earlier this week that left two people dead and a third Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resign because of health condition person seriously injured, authorities have said. TOKYO (TIP): Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of stint as prime minister, having held the post in 2006- Since his arrest on Wednesday, the Japan will resign because of ill health, the country's 7 - Mr. Abe failed to reach some of his signature Antioch, Illinois, teenager had been national broadcaster reported on Friday, just four goals. He was unable to revise the pacifist charged with first-degree intentional days after he exceeded the record for the longest Constitution installed by postwar American homicide, Antioch Police said. consecutive run as leader in Japanese history, The occupiers, or to secure the return of contested Prosecutors filed more charges New York Times reported, Thursday, August 27. islands claimed by both Japan and Russia so that against Rittenhouse on Thursday, Mr. Abe, 65, had been prime minister for nearly the two countries could sign a peace treaty to adding one count of reckless homicide, eight years, a significant feat in a country officially end World War II. a count for attempted intentional accustomed to high turnover in the top job. During The Japanese news media had been speculating homicide and two counts of recklessly his tenure, he oversaw Japan's recovery from a about Mr. Abe's health for weeks, particularly after endangering safety. Court records devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear he significantly dialed back public appearances as a Prime Minister Shinzo show he's also being charged with disaster, restored a semblance of economic health new wave of coronavirus infections erupted in Abe had been dogged in possession of a dangerous weapon and curried favor with an unpredictable American clusters throughout the country. When Mr. Abe recent weeks by while under the age of 18, which is a president, Donald J. Trump. visited a hospital twice in the span of a week, the questions over his misdemeanor. contd on page 2 Yet despite his long hold on power - his second rumor mill went into overdrive. health. THE INDIAN PANORAMA TURN PAGE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 02 CONTD FROM PAGE 1 economy" in history and attacked Biden Bluff, Brett Geymann told the Associated for saying he would shut down the Press that Laura sounded like a jet Trump Mounts attack on... country if necessary to slow the spread engine when it passed over his house at 2 PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: "No one will be safe in Biden's of the disease. Many health experts a.m. He compared the storm's Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja America." Despite the pandemic that has blame a resurgence of coronavirus cases destruction to a thousand tornadoes. VICE PRESIDENT: killed more than 180,000 Americans, on states that reopened businesses too "There are houses that are totally Chitagam Saluja Trump delivered his remarks before a soon. gone," he said. crowd of more than 1,000 people, CHIEF EDITOR: "Joe Biden's plan is not a solution to As of 7 p.m. C.T., nearly 540,000 standing in front of dozens of American the virus, but rather a surrender," customers were without electricity, Prof Indrajit S. Saluja flags and basking in chants of "Four Trump said. according to PowerOutage.us, a site that CONSULTING EDITOR : more years!" and "U.S.A.!" The program featured several tracks, records, and aggregates power Deepak Dwidedi, Chairman, After days of civil unrest and violence emotional appeals, including from the outages across the U.S. The Louisiana Bhaskar Group, Delhi in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where on parents of Kayla Mueller, an aid worker Department of Health estimated that ASSISTANT EDITOR: Sunday, August 23, police shot a Black who died after being held captive for another 220,000 people were without Bidisha Roy man, Jacob Blake, in the back, months by Islamic State militants in drinking water. SPL. REPORTER UNO: Republicans on Thursday, August 27 Syria. The Mueller parents said they Still, the potentially catastrophic 15 to H.S. Panaser sought to turn the chaos to their blamed the Obama administration for 20-foot storm surge that the National GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: advantage by claiming Biden would failing to rescue Mueller. Hurricane Center had predicted "defund the police." Biden has rejected Trump kicked off the week on Monday, appeared to remain several feet lower. Om Parkash Malik that position. August 24 by accusing Democrats of Forecasters attributed this in part to DIRECTOR Formally accepting the nomination for seeking to steal the election by timing - Laura made landfall when the ADMINISTRATION: the November election, Trump said, "My advocating for mail-in voting. His tide had begun to recede - and because Gauri Beri fellow Americans, tonight with a heart previous high-profile speeches have also the storm shifted east slightly, CONTRIBUTING full of gratitude and boundless emphasized grim themes, including his preventing a direct hit on Lake Charles. PHOTOGRAPHERS: optimism, I profoundly accept this inaugural address in January 2017 that In Texas, where nearly 300,000 Baldev Singh / BJ Videos nomination for President of the United described "American carnage." (With customers were without power, Gunjesh Desai / Masala Junction States." input from agencies) according to PowerOutage.us, Gov. Greg Jay Mandal, He further also spoke about his vision Tropical Storm Laura... Abbott said Thursday that the state Mohammad Jaffer, for America in the upcoming years and "dodged a bullet." SnapsIndia said that the US "would build the depression overnight as it moves "When you consider the magnitude of Mohammad Shahzad, greatest economy in history" and across Arkansas, the National Hurricane the damage that could have occurred Zia Khan, "quickly return to" full employment. Center said. here, we dodged a bullet," Abbott said. "If Nisha Rani As the night unfolded, Biden struck "It is clear that we did not sustain and we make it through a Category 4 Vaaho Photographers, back on Twitter, writing, "When Donald suffer the absolute, catastrophic damage hurricane that ripped through the Vijay Shah - Photo Journalist. Trump says tonight you won't be safe in that we thought was likely based on the coastline all the way up through the CORRESPONDENTS : Joe Biden's America, look around and forecast we had last night," Louisiana Texarkana area, and we have been able SACRAMENTO: ask yourself: How safe do you feel in Gov. John Bel Edwards told reporters to have minimal or perhaps no loss of Parminder S. Aujla Donald Trump's America?" Thursday. "But we have sustained a life - that's a miracle." (With input from NEW YORK : In trying to paint Biden as a tool of the tremendous amount of damage. We have agencies) Chitagam "radical left," Trump also distorted the thousands and thousands of our fellow Kenosha shooting... Democrat's policy positions on a host of citizens whose lives are upside down." FRESNO: other issues, including immigration, Officials with the Louisiana Rittenhouse remains in custody of the Tarlochan Singh guns, law enforcement, abortion and Department of Health said that three of Lake County Judicial System awaiting DALLAS: energy production. the six deaths occurred in two coastal extradition to Wisconsin, Antioch police Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon "If the left gains power, they will parishes - Acadia and Calcasieu. Three have said. OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS demolish the suburbs, confiscate your other people died in the eastern and The teenager is a former member of a LONDON guns, and appoint justices who will wipe northern part of the state. Officials youth police cadet program with an Nirpal Singh Shergill away your Second Amendment and other attributed four of the deaths to falling affinity for guns, according to police and Constitutional freedoms," Trump said in trees. online profiles. SPL CORRESPONDENT a reference to a right to bear arms. A 24-year-old man also died from In Grayslake, Illinois -- about 10 miles DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: Following the speech, fireworks carbon monoxide poisoning from a from Antioch and 30 miles from Kenosha Ashishpal Singh exploded over the Washington generator, the department said. Another -- Police Chief Phillip L. Perlini said the CHANDIGARH: Monument as the president and his person who was in a boat during the suspect in the shooting was a former Manjit Sidhu family looked on, giving Trump and the storm drowned. Public Safety Cadet. LUDHIANA: convention a powerful closing image. The storm caused serious destruction. The teenager was arrested Wednesday, A.S. Arora, The crowd, seated in white chairs On the Calcasieu River, the Lake Charles August 26, and charged with first-degree R.P.Sharma inches apart, showed little evidence of Isle of Capri Casino Barge broke free of intentional homicide, Antioch Police social distancing or face masks despite its moorings and slammed into a bridge said in a news release. He turned himself DALLAS BUREAU CHIEF & VP health experts' recommendations. But along Interstate 10, the highway that in at the Antioch police headquarters, Lovllien Kaurr the Trump campaign said it had taken connects Houston and New Orleans. police said. 972-330-3139 appropriate health precautions in A few miles away, a fire at a chemical The shooting came amid protests over [email protected] arranging the South Lawn event. manufacturing plant in the city of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29- The Indian Panorama In a reminder of the country's Westlake prompted a shelter-in-place year-old Black man. P.O. Box No. 190067, South divisions, attendees could hear anti- advisory after a giant plume of smoke The victims in the shooting incident Richmond Hill, NY 11419, Trump protesters chanting, "No Justice, rose into the sky. The fire at the BioLab Tuesday night were identified as a 26- Tel: 646-247-9458 No Peace," and sounding airhorns near plant, which makes household cleaners, year-old from Silver Lake, Wisconsin, Email: the White House as he spoke. was burning chlorine. and a 36-year-old from Kenosha. [email protected] Trump's campaign comes against the No injuries or deaths have been Social media accounts believed to backdrop of a fresh wave of protests over reported at the plant or casino. belong to the suspect portray a young the latest high-profile police shooting of In the city of Lake Charles, population White man with an affinity for guns who DISCLAIMER a Black American. In Kenosha, relative roughly 78,000, images of a major supports "Blue Lives Matter" and calm returned after three nights of civil financial building, the Capital One President Donald Trump. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASSUMES strife ending on Tuesday, including Tower, showed dozens of windows that A video posted on a Snapchat account NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CLAIMS MADE IN ADVERTISEMENTS. arson, vandalism and deadly shootings. had been blown out. Meteorology believed to belong to the suspect placed WE ONLY SELL SPACE. VIEWS In his speech on Thursday, Trump student Levi Newell, 20, who him at the scene of protests Tuesday PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER repeated his assertion that China is to documented the storm in the city night. The clips show a few seconds of ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND blame for the pandemic and promised in overnight, told NBC News that he saw the point of view of someone carrying a DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE his second term to levy tariffs on any sections of drywall and roofs whipping long rifle and police announcements can VIEWS OF THE NEWSPAPER. ALL company that left America to create jobs through town. be heard over loudspeakers. In videos RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. overseas, one of the rare concrete policy "Lake Charles will look very different posted to a TikTok account, individuals REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IN proposals of the night. when the sun rises," Newell tweeted. can be seen taking part in target practice WRITING FROM THE INDIAN He also promised to rebuild what "Absolute devastation." and assembling a long rifle. (Read full PANORAMA IS PROHIBITED. Republicans have called the "greatest In the nearby community of Moss story at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 03 Governor Murphy Signs Executive NY Governor Issues Guidance for Order Extending Public Health College Campuses Following Reports Emergency in New Jersey of Large Student Gatherings TRENTON, NJ (TIP): New JerseyGovernor ALBANY, NY (TIP): New Phil Murphy on Aug 27 signed Executive York Governor Andrew M. Order No. 180. The Order extends the Public Cuomo on Aug 27 issued Health Emergency that was declared on guidance for infection rates March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. on college campuses and 103, which was previously extended on April 7, mitigation actions schools May 6, June 4, July 2, and August 1. Under the must take when the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared infection rate rises above public health emergency expires after 30 days certain levels. The guidance unless renewed. Governor Murphy said, "Extending the public health comes following reports of "In New Jersey, we have made significant emergency will provide us access to all available students at large gatherings, progress in the fight against COVID-19, but resources to continue saving lives and mitigating and experiences in other "The local department of health or State Department of Health may order colleges to this fight is still not over," said Governor the spread of this virus." states with clusters suspend on-campus activities upon a finding Murphy. "Extending the public health public health and it must continue. This 180- developing with return to of the college's inability to control the emergency will provide us access to all degree reversal of COVID-19 testing in-person classes. outbreak, even under the metric", Governor available resources to continue saving lives guidelines is reckless, and not based on "We've seen troubling Cuomo said. and mitigating the spread of this virus." science and has the potential to do long-term reports of students Executive Order No. 180 extends all damage to the institution's reputation.CDC congregating on college campuses, so we are setting a threshold that Executive Orders issued under the Governor's and HHS have not shared their scientific says if colleges have 100 cases or if the number of cases equal 5 percent authority under the Emergency Health rationale for this change in policy, which of their population or more, they must go to remote learning for two Powers Act. It also extends all actions taken by substitutes sound science-based public health weeks, at which time we will reassess the situation," Governor Cuomo any Executive Branch departments and guidance with the President's said. "We should anticipate clusters and that's what we're seeing. Be agencies in response to the Public Health misinformation. This abrupt and ill-informed prepared for it, get ahead of it." Schools must return to remote Emergency presented by the COVID-19 shift threatens the robust testing regimes our learning with limited on-campus activity when that threshold is outbreak. states have worked tirelessly to stand up with reached for a two-week period. If after two weeks, the local health Gyms and health clubs in New Jersey can our federal partners. Health experts department finds the college has demonstrated that it cannot contain reopen at 25% capacity from their COVID-19 recommend testing close contacts of the number of cases, then they could continue to require remote pause starting Sept 1. individuals with COVID-19 to identify and learning, or impose other mitigation measures in consultation with the Meanwhile, NY Andrew Governor Cuomo, prevent asymptomatic spread. This type of State Department of Health. During that time, athletic activities and NJ Governor Murphy, And CT Governor robust testing by our states has been a key other extracurricular activities must be suspended, and dining hall Lamont lashed out at Trump administration factor in our success so far to flatten the curve options must move to take-out only. for Federal Decision to Weaken Covid-19 in the tristate area. New York, New Jersey and If clusters of positive cases emerge on particular areas of a campus Testing Guidelines Connecticut will continue to follow the advice while still below 5 percent or under 100 students, but strain the college's "The CDC has been a consistent, credible, of health experts to contain and prevent the ability to isolate and contact trace, the college must return to 100 and reliable guide for our nation for decades, spread of COVID-19, and therefore will not be percent distance learning with limited on-campus activity. The local providing clear and science-based guidance changing our guidance that prioritizes testing department of health or State Department of Health may order colleges on everything from infectious disease to for this population", they said in a joint to suspend on-campus activities upon a finding of the college's inability vaccines. That role is vital to our collective statement. to control the outbreak, even under the metric. City of New York Joins Lawsuit to Stop Trump Indian Overseas Congress, USA, seeks from Undermining USPS and November Election NEW YORK (TIP): The paychecks. dismissal of Ankhi Das, FACEBOOK content City of New York joined a "The Trump coalition of states and cities Administration will not from across the country in silence the voice of New Chief in India filing a lawsuit to stop the Yorkers by trying sabotage Trump Administration's the USPS," said Mayor Bill de NEW YORK (TIP): Indian current politics and interferes attempts to dismantle the Blasio. "Our city won't stand Overseas Congress, USA, an in its communal fault lines. United States Postal Service for partisan political games advocacy group that promotes "It is quite unfortunate that (USPS) and disrupt Postmaster General DeJoy that disenfranchise voters democracy, freedom, and a company founded in a free operations in an effort to has come in for short and put at risk the health and equal justice in India, society undermines the very undermine the November criticism for scaling back safety of New Yorkers who condemns the FACEBOOK essence of that philosophy in a presidential election. The postal operations depend on the postal service management for its election- sister democracy in the world suit-filed against President to secure food, medicine, and year interference, content and that too in favor of a Donald Trump, the USPS, and Postmaster housing." bias, and suppression of free political party that General Louis DeJoy-comes a day after the "Americans have a right to government expression by Indian citizens to help the demonstrated its disdain for pluralism, postmaster general finished testifying institutions that fulfill their missions Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), that is in democracy and freedom of religion, " said before Congress in which he refused to without any kind of bias," said power. George Abraham, Vice-Chairman of the reverse policies that have slowed mail Corporation Counsel James E. Johnson. The Wall Street Journal dated August Indian Overseas Congress, USA. operations across the nation. "For decades, the U.S. Postal Service 14, 2020(https://www.wsj.com/articles/ It has been reported that Ms. Ankhi In recent weeks, the USPS-under operated in such a manner. Until now. This facebook-hate-speech-india-politics- Das, the content manager in charge of Postmaster General DeJoy's directives-has is the people's Post Office. The mail should muslim-hindu-modi-zuckerberg- FACEBOOK in India, is said to have told begun to scale back operations that would not ship faster or slower based on one's 11597423346), wrote a story on how her colleagues "punishing violations by significantly undermine the USPS's ability political affiliation or the political FACEBOOK's blatant bias and dubious politicians from the @narendramodi to handle what is expected to be a record strategies of the occupant of the White practices in India in favor of the Modi party would damage the company's number of mail-in ballots this November House. Now, more than ever, New Yorkers government is having an impact on the business prospects in the country." because of the coronavirus disease 2019 are relying on the Post Office to be true to social media as regards its citizen's right Reuters reported that a handful of (COVID-19) pandemic. The slowdown is its motto and to deliver lifesaving medicine to express their opinions in public. These employees had written a letter asking already having life-threatening impacts on and election ballots. Lives and our revelations shine a light on how major FACEBOOK to denounce "anti-Muslim" veterans and seniors who are not receiving democracy may depend on it." business houses that include Ambani's Jio bigotry" from BJP politicians that Ankit medication, and economic impacts on (Read full story at platform and Tech companies in Silicon Das said to have protected. (Read full individuals waiting for their pensions and www.theindianpanorama.news) Valley are heavily invested in India's story at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 04 THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 05 Indian software engineer becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump has In his remarks, Mr. Trump congratulated the new presided over a rare naturalization ceremony at the citizens and said it is his honor to be with them. He White House where five immigrants, including a added that with the rights and freedoms each of them software developer from India, were sworn in as now enjoysas citizens, there is no dream beyond their American citizens, as the US leader welcomed them to wildest reach because Americans can do anything. the "magnificent nation that is comprised of every race, "Today you have also accepted the profound duties religion and color." and responsibilities that come with American Mr. Trump hosted the naturalization ceremony at the citizenship. By swearing the Oath of Allegiance, each of White House and the video of the ceremony was played you has entered a sacred and unbreakable covenant during the second night of the Republican National with our nation," he added. Convention on Tuesday. Mr. Trump said the five new citizens have pledged Immigrants from five countries - India, Bolivia, their undying loyalty to the American people, the Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana, stood in a line during the American Constitution and the American way of life. ceremony in the White House. The history and heritage of the United States are now With their right hand raised and a US flag in their left yours to preserve and pass down to the next generation. Indian Sudha Sundari Narayanan, a software developer was hand, they were administered the Oath of Allegiance by among immigrants from five countries - India, Bolivia, Our culture, our traditions and our values are now Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana at the naturalization ceremony yours to uphold and live by. Chad Wolf, while Mr. Trump looked on. hosted by President Trump at the White House She is seen in He added that the US Bill of Rights is now yours to Sudha Sundari Narayanan, a software developer from the picture receiving her naturalization certificate from support, protect, and defend. As citizens, you're now India, was among those sworn in as American citizens. President Trump stewards of this magnificent nation, a family "Today America rejoices as we welcome five citizenship. There is no higher honor and no greater comprised of every race, color, religion, creed, united absolutely incredible new members into our great privilege," Mr. Trump said adding that it is an honor for by the bonds of love. American family. You are now fellow citizens of the him to be their President. First Lady Melania Trump also recalled her greatest nation on the face of God's Earth. Later, Mr. Trump read out the names and a few details immigrant journey in the US. During her address at the Congratulations," Mr. Trump said. of the five new citizens. Rose Garden, she said she arrived in the US when she Mr. Trump said the newly sworn-in American Mr. Trump said Ms. Narayanan is a phenomenal was 26 years old, adding that living and working in the citizens followed the rules, obeyed the laws, learned the success, born in India, who came to the United States 13 land of opportunity was a dream come true for her. nation's history,embraced American values and proved years ago. "But I wanted more. I wanted to be a citizen. After 10 themselves to be men and women of the highest "Sudha is a talented software developer and she and years of paperwork and patience, I studied for the test integrity. her husband are raising two beautiful, wonderful in 2006 and became an American citizen. As an "It's not so easy. You went through a lot and we children 'the apples of your life'. Thank you very much immigrant and a very independent woman, I appreciate you being here with us today. You've earned and congratulations. Fantastic job," he said. understand what a privilege it is to live here and to the most prized treasured, cherished and priceless Mr. Trump handed Ms. Narayanan, who was wearing enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that we have," she possession anywhere in the world. It's called American a bright coral pink sari, her Certificate of Citizenship. said.

Indian-origin doctor in Indian American Neera Former Indian shotput Indian Origin Man UK creates '21-Day Bahl Appointed to medalist arrested in US Arrested on Charges of Immunity Plan' to fight Georgia State Board of for killing wife and mother $21 Million H-1B Visa COVID-19 Workers' Compensation NEWTOWN Fraud Conspiracy TOWNSHIP, PA Dr Aseem Malhotra , a UK-based Indian-origin ATLANTA , GA (TIP): Iqbal Singh, Ashish also attempted doctor, who has been (TIP): Georgia a former Asian to naturalize as a US championing an anti- Governor Brian P. Championship citizen by submitting false statements. obesity drive as a Kemp announced bronze medalist for means to combat the Representational photo severe effects of his selection of India, has been Iqbal Singh Boparai, COVID-19, on Thursday, Neera Bahl to charged with 63 who is a former August 27, released a serveon the State murder in the US ALEXANDRIA, VA (TIP): A new book that offers a Asian Championship Board of Workers' medalist, was after he chillingly Sterling man of Indian origin was "simple, evidence- Neera Bahl serves on Compensation. arrested in Newtown admitted to killing arrested Aug 20 on charges of based" plan to help many Boards of well- Square, Pennsylvania improve health known organizations "It is an honor to his wife and conspiracy to commit visa fraud and parameters. appoint Neera to for murdering his mother, according for inducing aliens to come to the mother and wife on Twitter photo this position," said Governor Kemp. Sunday, August 23. to media reports. United States using fraudulently (@DrAseemMalhotra "Given her commitment to her Singh, 62, from obtained H-1B visas. According to File photo LONDON (TIP): Dr Aseem community, I am confident that she Delaware County court documents, Ashish Sawhney, Malhotra's 'The 21-Day Immunity Plan: will make our state proud of her in Pennsylvania, called police on 48, allegedly used four corporations How to Rapidly Improve Your Metabolic service on this board." Neera Bahl Sunday, August 23 morning to admit his to orchestrate the improper Health and Resilience to Fight Infection' graduated from Atlanta's John crime, The Philadelphia Inquirer submission of fraudulent is pegged as a tried and tested method of Marshall Law School, Atlanta, GA in quoted officials as saying. applications for H-1B specialty- how in just 21 days people can prevent, 2001 after a long career working as a When police arrived at Singh's home occupation work visas. The six-count improve and even potentially reverse Research Specialist in the Pulmonary in Newtown Township, they found indictment identifies Sawhney as the many of the underlying risk factors that Department of University of Singh covered in blood, suffering from director or registered agent for exacerbate how infections, including Alabama, Birmingham and the self-inflicted stab wounds. Inside were Value Consulting, LLC, Value coronavirus, affect humans and Department of Dermatology at Emory the bodies of the two women, the report Software Products, Inc. (formerly improve their ability to recover. University, Atlanta for over 20 years. said. Singh was charged on Monday known as Value Consulting, Inc.), "Poor metabolic health equals poor The firm specializes in all areas of with first- and third-degree murder, Business Pointers, Inc., and E-Train immune health. The good news is that Immigration Law filing H, L, P,O, EB1, court records show, and remained in ERP, Inc., each of which had offices within weeks of making simple changes EB2, EB3, EB5 investor visas and custody, denied bail given the nature of located in the Eastern District of to what we eat, how we move and family-based petitions, R1 Religious the charges. There was no indication Virginia and purported to provide reducing stress through meditation, we worker visas, and Citizenship. Neera that he had hired an attorney, it said. information technology staffing and can rapidly improve - both making us Bahl serves on many Boards of well- The former shot-putter won a bronze software development services for healthier and more resilient to infection," known Organizations. She is also on medal at the 1983 Asian Athletics commercial clients in the United said Malhotra, a National Health Service the Super Lawyer's List since 2012 to Championship, which was held in States. (NHS) trained cardiologist. (Read full present. She is recipient of many Kuwait. (Read full story at (Read full story at story at www.theindianpanorama.news) prestigious awards. www.theindianpanorama.news) www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 06 Legislation Census Takers are in Every to Improve Neighborhood Conducting Vote-by-Mail Non-Response Follow Up Operations on Passes Senate a Compressed Schedule TRENTON, NJ (TIP): In an effort to increase voter participation in the 2020 election, and beyond, Health, Safety and Quality of Work is Vital the Senate approved a trio of bills , August 27, to increase voting accessibility and improve the vote- to the Census Bureau by-mail processes. "The sanctity of our elections is paramount to the NEW YORK (TIP): The United States Census Their name continuation of our democracy. With the pandemic Bureau is actively conducting Non-Response Follow Their photograph continuing to spread across the country, we are Up operations across every city, town, and A Department of Commerce Watermark once again voting by mail for the upcoming municipality in the state to ensure a complete and An expiration date elections," said Senator Singleton (D-Burlington). accurate count of everyone living in the United States. Employees will also have an official 2020 Census bag "However, it is becoming clearer by the day that By law, the Census Bureau must provide the first and Census Bureau issued iPhone. If you are still voters need alternative ways to deliver their results from the 2020 Census by December 31. To unsure, you can ask the census taker for their ballots. This is why every county should have drop provide complete and accurate results by that supervisor's contact information or the phone number boxes where people can directly submit their deadline, we are doing everything we can to collect a for the local Census Bureau regional census center. ballots. This increased accessibility will encourage response from every household by September 30. We Also, census takers should NEVER ask for any of the voters to partake in this civic duty." are urging households to respond, maximizing staff following information: "Voting is the most fundamental right in our and production hours, and ensuring data quality along Your Social Security number democracy.As elected officials we must advance the the way. Your bank account or credit card numbers expansion of greater voter access," said Senator Following Health & Safety Guidelines Anything on behalf of a political party Gill (D-Essex/Passaic). "The problems in May and Money or donations June highlighted the vulnerabilities within our To ensure safety of all employees and residents, Measuring Quality of Work voting system and underscored the need to improve census takers are wearing masks and following social the process." distancing guidelines. In most cases, census workers The United States Census Bureau has created a "We cannot allow the pandemic to determine this will make up to six attempts at each address to count group of experienced field experts to closely monitor, election," said Senator Gopal (D-Monmouth). "It's possible residents-this is the same number of attempts evaluate, and resolve quality issues. Because census our job as elected officials to make sure every New we have been planning all along. Census takers will takers are using mobile devices instead of paper, we Jerseyan eligible to vote can do so easily, still visit homes during the originally planned hours- have a great deal of data about how long the census confidently and safely. This is the most important between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., local time, including on takers spend interviewing each respondent andwhere election of my lifetime and I am glad the Senate, weekends, to reach people when they are more likely they physically were when the interview was with this legislation, is addressing the many at home. Census takers are also calling some conducted. We are carefully monitoring this challenges our current public health crisis presents households to help them respond to the census, information and using it to identify outliers. Based on and ensuring it does not hinder our ability to hold a providing one more way to count hard-to-reach those outliers, we may re-interview a portion of the fair election." communities and people who have not yet responded. census takers' work to verify quality standards are S.2580 - The bill, sponsored by Senator Troy We continue to urge households to respond through met. The best way to avoid a visit from a census taker Singleton, would require county boards of election our multilingual advertising campaign and through at home is to complete the 2020 Census online at to establish ballot drop boxes in each county at least the efforts of nearly 400,000 partner organizations. We www.2020census.gov. 45 days before the election. urge everyone to respond now or when a census taker About 2020 Census S.2598/2699 - The bill, sponsored by Senator Vin comes to your door-and to encourage everyone you Gopal and Senator Gill, would prohibit county know to do the same. We are even mailing an The U.S. Constitution mandates a head count, every board of elections from rejecting any mail-in or additional paper census questionnaire to many ten years, of all residents living in the United States provisional ballot with a missing signature or a households that have not responded yet in low- and its territories. Census counts determine how signature mismatch unless the voter is provided the responding areas. many seats each state is allocated in the U.S. House of opportunity to address the signature discrepancy. Identifying Census Workers Representative as well as how over $675 billion in S.2633 - The bill, sponsored by Senator Gopal and federal dollars in distributed annually. Individual Senator Paul Sarlo, would require a public The Census Bureau is attempting to complete data responses are protected by federal law, never to be awareness campaign to promote voting by mail and collection as quickly and safely as possible, while shared with any other department, court, or law increase awareness for how mail-in ballots work. In ensuring a complete and accurate count as it strives to enforcement agency. Responding to the 2020 Census is addition, the bill would extend the deadline for comply with law and statutory deadlines. Identifying a easy with four ways to respond: online, by phone, by submitting mail-in ballots. Census Bureau employee can be accomplished by paper, or with the help of a census taker. (Press checking their ID badge, which includes: Release) Unemployed and Others Can Get Additional Financial Benefits BY A. D. AMAR, PHD Meadows were not coming to a Administration paid during the Great evicted for the lack of paying rent because his past week, states like New York compromise, Trump made his move. On Recession of 2009. It was only $25 per the moratorium on evictions that was and New Jersey finally decided to August 8, 2020, he signed four orders to week in Federal assistance to the given during the CARES Act (Coronavirus Taccept Trump's offer of $400 per help the working-class families in unemployed; $400 per week by that Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) week in Federal subsidy for every financial peril. measure is a very substantial amount. had expired on July 24, 2020. This unemployed in their states. They realized, One of the four orders will allow an Another order from Trump is designed executive order will protect tenants until based on the pressure from their residents, assistance of $400 per week for every to help those who are employed. This gives December 31, 2020. that taking $300 or $400 additional was American on unemployment. The amount those making up to $104,000 a year a The fourth executive order signed by better not only for the unemployed, it was of $300 of this will come from the new payroll deduction holiday (Social Security Trump is aimed to help those holding also good for their states' economies. Federal allocation and $100 from the reduction) until December 31, 2020. This student loans. This order will allow them When COVID-19 Federal Assistance of respective states, drawing on the COVID-19 will amount to approximately 7% increase to defer payments and waive interests on $600 per week for unemployed Americans money already assigned to them. in take-home pay for the eligible all student loans held by the Department of seemed to be in peril because of the If the states move fast, Americans will Americans. The deferred amount will be Education until December 31, 2020. Democrat, House Leader Nancy Pelosi and see money in their unemployment pardoned by Trump during his second (The author is Professor of Management, Senator Chuck Schumer, and Republican, benefits soon. While this amount is term. Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and reduced from the untenable $600 per Trump has also signed an executive University, South Orange, NJ 07079, USA. He can White House Chief of Staff Mark week, compare it to what the Obama order that will protect renters from being be reached at [email protected]) THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 07 GOPIO Central Jersey Celebrates Independence Day with Community Recognition Awards Ceremony PRINCETON, NJ (TIP): GOPIO mentor to many CEOs and working Central Jersey hosted its Community with young, women and minority Recognition Awards and India entrepreneursthrough his TiE New Independence Day celebration on Jersey organization. He is helping August 15, 2020, on a virtual platform future leaders to educate them about which was attended by invited guests, unconventionalresources for raising public officials, community leaders, capital for startups through various GOPIO members and awardees from available resources and tools. Raman various fields. Kapur washonored in business Consul General of India in New entrepreneurship award. York, Mr. Radhir Kumar Jaiswal was Mr. Devendra Singh is the founder the Chief Guest and New Jersey State and president of Hindi USAwhich was Assemblyman Raj Mukherji was the created in 2001 to promote learning Guest of Honor for this event. In his Hindi language for younger address as a Chief Guest Mr. Jaiswal generation. In last 19 years, HindiUSA extended his warm wishes and has more than 4,000 student and 400 congratulate Indian diaspora on teachers. Due to his passion to educate Independence Day. CG Jaiswal added Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Kumar Jaiswal was the Chief Guest and New and promote Hindi language,Devendra that watching both US and India flags Jersey State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji was the Guest of Honor for this event Singh was honored for his community displayed and national anthems sung become and lifetime member of and service in providing stroke service. is a true celebration ofdemocracy in GOPIO. Heexpressed his deepest education and information in Three other individuals were the USA. First time ever, Indian flag gratitude to all executive members for thecommunities throughout the New honored due to their continued efforts hoisting happened at the Times Square their support in last two years and also Jersey for the past 10 years. She holds and dedication in service during in New York whichwas a proud announced new Executive Team for many national and thepandemic. Mr. Neel Shah provided moment for all Indians. the next two years term which internationalpositions in stroke business, tax and other investment State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji includes Kunal Mehta-President, Vijay organizations and provides her opportunities to families by expressed that I am so proud of Indian Garg-ExecutiveVice-President, expertise and experience in conductingweekly educational Americans in this state Nishith Mehta-Vice-President, Amit developing protocols andguidance. webinars during the pandemic to keep andcongratulated GOPIO and their Kucheriya-Secretary and Kunal Gupta Varsha Singh was honored with an them informed. Neel has been involved members for the involvement in civic as Treasurer. award for hercontributions in health in providingseminars to many and community work. He added that it Eight accomplished individuals in care field. organizations. is aproud moment for all of us that we various fields and professionals were Ms. RevathiKulkarni Roy Ms. Sudharani Kankanala raised have a candidate of Indian descent as a awarded with 2020 empowered women by providing them more than $100,000 during her Vice-President this November. CommunityRecognition Award: employment since 2007. She pioneered involvementwith Rotary Club. She has Dr. Tushar Patel, President of Ms. Falguni Shah is a Grammy Asia's first everwomen's cab service dedicated her time with various GOPIO, Central Jersey welcomed all nominated singer and songwriter for and now runs an all women logistic community organizations to include and provided history of GOPIO and her mix of Indian classical melodies company "Hey DeeDee" where the Red Cross & United Way, North describedcentral jersey activities in andwestern contemporary sounds. She riders and driversare all women. Brunswick Township and Boys Scout. last 12 years. He read the letter from was named as one of the 20 most Revathi has been on the list of Fortune Mr. Arvind Patel, owner of Rajbhog NJ State Senator Vin Gopal, who was influential Indian women by the Most Powerful Women in business in Foods delivered 14tons of food which anotherGuest of Honor but was not Economic Times of India in 2015. 2019. RevathiKukarni Roy was is nearly 27,000 pounds in meals able to attend due to a schedule Falguni Shah was honored with an honored as global achiever and women during the pandemic to more than 30 conflict. Dr. Patel expressed his award for her contributions in empowerment. hospitals, medicalcenters, universities sincere gratitudeto all who attended performingarts. Mr. Raman Kapur, an and law enforcement agencies in New the event and encouraged everyone to Ms. Varsha Singh dedicated her time entrepreneur,investor, advisor and York and New Jersey. NSoJ Founder Timothy Franklyn Named Obama Foundation Scholar by Columbia

NEW YORK(TIP): region, and the world. The Timothy Franklyn, emerging leaders focus on Founder, National School a number of challenges of Journalism and Public and issue areas, Discourse, Bengaluru including: training the [India] is among eleven next generation of individuals who have been journalists in India. chosen to be a part of the Timothy Franklyn, a latest cohort of Obama social entrepreneur, Foundation Scholars by lawyer, and musician, has Columbia World Projects been chosen Timothy Franklyn is the for making positive founder of National School of for'Nurturing, inspiring, changes in their Journalism, Bangalore (NSoJ), and training the next communities across the which he established in 2015 generation to become globe. to produce journalists who courageous and care deeply about justice and The 11 rising leaders professional journalists democracy in India. from around the world who are committed to who will study at Columbia University justice, truth, pluralism, and liberal for the 2020-21 academic year, which will democracy in India.' begin virtually. These scholars, as Timothy established NSOJ in 2015 to exhibited through their commitment to produce journalists who care deeply advancing the public good and solving about justice and democracy in India. society's most pressing global issues, are He is a partner at Tatva Legal and the on a trajectory to accelerate positive frontman of the alternative rock band, change in their community, their Level Rode. THE INDIAN PANORAMA EDITORIAL FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 08 AS I SEE IT WHAT BIDEN MAY MEAN FOR INDIA He has expressed desire to strengthen ties, but we will have to do our bit

Trump. This preference was convergence of interests displayed at the 'Howdy Modi' between the two countries, but rally at Houston in 2019, when even a supportive By Shyam Saran Modi, in the presence of Trump, administration may find itself spoke of 'Abdi baar Trump constrained by opinion within Biden has made clear that getting sarkar' as a slogan of candidate the US Congress. We saw this control over the pandemic in the US Trump. While this was operate in ample measure while will be his first priority, and it is explained away as referring to negotiating the Indo-US nuclear likely that he will reverse Trump's Trump's candidature in 2016, deal. In the initial stages, there that was not how it was was a strong opinion against it in decision to exit the WHO. Since interpreted by the assembled the Congress and it took a India is presiding over the WHO crowd, Trump himself and the sustained effort to change the Executive Council for the next two Democratic Party. One hopes situation. The Bush that Indian diplomats, at administration was frequently years, here is a readily available various levels, are reaching out stymied in delivering on opening to work closely together and engaging with Biden, Harris Biden has already expressed his desire to strengthen India-US commitments made to India with the new administration to and their key advisers so that relations because of congressional evolve and implement a truly global any negative fallout of Houston is The Chinese have given up on Trump opposition. It is imperative that the minimized. and are rooting for a Biden presidency, outreach to the Congress be intensified. strategy to meet this public health What explains the higher comfort level even though their expectations of a more Engaging those who may harbor challenge. India will also be a the Modi government appears to enjoy amenable administration in Washington negative sentiments about the Modi member of the UN Security Council with Trump in the White House? Trump may prove to be overly optimistic. The government or its actions will be for the next two years and will host has shown little interest in domestic confrontation between the two major particularly important. Shunning such political developments in India, whether powers is now structural and unlikely to critics is the wrong approach. the G-20 summit in 2022. For a these relate to change in the status of change with a change of guard at the If a Biden presidency indeed comes Biden presidency, unlike for Trump, J&K, the passage of the CAA or the White House. about, several initiatives suggest these will be important to display US general drift towards a majoritarian Biden has already expressed his desire themselves. In greeting the new agenda. Trump's more transactional to strengthen India-US relations. What President, PM Modi may extend an leadership and preference for approach to inter-state relations suits the may limit his room for man oeuvre on invitation to him to be chief guest at multilateralism. They offer Modi government which itself is India is the erosion of a two-decade-old Republic Day, even if that does not opportunities to forge a mutually adopting a generally transactional bipartisan consensus in the US Congress materialize due to the pandemic. Biden rewarding Indo-US relationship. foreign policy, interpreting India's on strengthening relations with India as has made clear that getting control over external interests in more narrow and a fellow democracy and enjoying shared the pandemic in the US will be his first he Democratic Party Convention ostensibly realist terms. Trump's deal- liberal values. This bipartisan consensus priority, and it is likely that he will in the US is over. As expected, Joe making instincts parallel this realist on India has been quite remarkable, reverse Trump's decision to exit the TBiden, who was Vice President to turn in Indian foreign policy. Perhaps having been sustained despite an WHO. Since India is presiding over the Barack Obama during 2008-16, will be the another congenial element is Trump's intensely polarized polity. The WHO Executive Council for the next two presidential candidate at elections due in increasingly hostile approach to China. Democrats already control the House of years, here is a readily available opening November. His Vice-Presidential choice While India may stop short of seeking Representatives. They may well end up to work closely together with the new is Kamala Harris, who has both Indian alliance with the US, it sees its strategic controlling the Senate as well. administration to evolve and implement and Jamaican ancestry.If the latest polls partnership with the US as an important Democrats are likely to be more focused a truly global strategy to meet this public are any indication, the Biden-Harris component of its management of the and critical of some of the political health challenge. India will also be a slate should register a comfortable win. China challenge. Recent developments at decisions of the Modi government and member of the UN Security Council for However, polls do not always translate the India-China border have heightened this may lead to an action-reaction the next two years and will host the G-20 into vote count. A low turnout and the value of American support, even dynamic which vitiates the positive summit in 2022. For a Biden presidency, delayed postal ballots may yet hand over though it is clear that the US will not sentiments that currently characterize unlike for Trump, these will be the presidency to Trump. But let us fight India's battles with China or our relations. Even Biden himself has important to display US leadership and assume that the Democrats win the Pakistan. There may be apprehensions declared that under his administration, preference for multilateralism. They elections. What will this mean for India- that a Biden presidency could lead to various dictators will not be given a pass. offer opportunities to forge a mutually US relations? amelioration of tensions with China, This presages a more ideological tilt in rewarding Indo-US relationship. If the Modi government had a vote in perhaps even a kind of modus vivendi, US foreign policy. There is a view that (The author is a former Foreign Secretary and the US elections, it may be cast for which may leave India out in the cold. what will count is whether there is real Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research)

GUEST COLUMN The RBI's annual report makes clear Sobering assessment: On RBI's annual report there is more pain in store for the fiscal first quarter, is now almost certain to The Central government, which has given that private companies have been economy extend through the July-September period, gamely attempted 'pandemic proofing' either too highly in debt and therefore keen hree weeks after its monetary policy the RBI said in its Annual Report. demand by increasing its net revenue to use gains from the government's committee decided to hold fire on Observing that the "reimposition or stricter expenditure by a third in the first quarter, corporate tax rate cut to repay loans, or Tinterest rates amid accelerating imposition of lockdowns" in different parts is, however, likely to find itself strapped for loath to raise capital spending when retail inflation, the Reserve Bank of India of the country in July and August had resources in the coming months. As a saddled with excess capacity, it is hard to (RBI) has forecast more pain for the mainly contributed to damping the result, it would have little leeway to see the government raising much out of its economy. Its assessment of the economic tentative revival in momentum seen in the continue to undergird momentum. States privatization efforts. Ultimately, as landscape and its prognosis for near-term preceding two months, it said several recent too are expected to find their finances so Expenditure Secretary T.V. Somanathan prospects posit a stark picture: of demand high-frequency indicators pointed to an tightly squeezed as to have to cut capital has acknowledged, the Centre may opt to hollowed out by the severe shock to private unprecedented retrenchment in activity. spending. In its prescription to overcome marshal its meagre resources more consumption, public finances strained by Noting that the services sector has been a the funds crunch, however, the central prudently and wait for the curve of the imperative of funding mitigation prime mover of the Indian economy, the bank appears to run into a contradiction. infections to start flattening before measures, anemic appetite for investment central bank flagged the fact that whatever The RBI suggests that the government committing to any further stimulus among corporates and credit-flow-impeding consumption had survived the shock was should help "crowd in" private investment spending. A revival will ensue only once risk aversion among bankers, to name but a now manifesting as essential spending with through targeted public investment that consumers regain confidence to go out and few. The COVID-19-induced economic services including transport and could be funded by monetizing assets in spend. And that, as of now, seems a fair contraction that manifested itself in the hospitality almost completely eviscerated. steel, coal, power, land and railways. But distance away. (The Hindu) THE INDIAN PANORAMA PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 09 The Marginalization of Justice in Public Discourse In India today, while self-interest and national glory dominate, concern for distributive justice is rare

we gave him a packet of biscuits. My By Rajeev Bhargava daughter immediately said, "That's justice, no? We gave something away to “ Given the compulsion to advance him even though we don't love him." My daughter hadn't grasped the concept of our self-interest, this burden is justice just yet, but she was on the right easily passed on to those among track. At the very least, justice requires us who are powerless to desist it. that we not be greedy and grab things; instead, we share them with those we Isn't it wrong that the least paid don't know or love. Simply put, a sense of workers and peasants in our justice is born when we begin sharing society are expected to offer the things with strangers. In fact, the idea of distributive justice greatest sacrifices for building the presupposes not only a social condition nation? Why this grossly unfair marked by an absence of love or familiarity, but also others which the division of social labor? Yet, Scottish philosopher, David Hume, concern for a fair distribution of termed 'the circumstances of justice'. benefits and burdens - the core For instance, a society where everything is abundantly available would not need issue of justice - is rare in justice. Each of us will have as much of mainstream public discourse." everything we want. Without the distributed. To take just one example, in fulfilment of different needs - say, the necessity of sharing, justice becomes a society ridden with caste hierarchies, specific needs of a scholar, as well as the wo ideas appear to dominate our redundant. Equally, in a society with those born in high castes are entitled to a very different needs of a mountaineer. public discourse today. One, massive scarcity, justice is impossible. In much greater share of wealth, power, Second, the principle of desert for Tsomewhat implicitly, self-interest. order to survive, each person is cultural status and knowledge. which what is due to a person is what he The second, far more explicitly, national compelled to grab whatever happens to Conversely, those born in 'low castes' get or she deserves, determined not by birth glory. How the pursuit of material or be available. Justice, therefore, is whatever is their proper due - very little, or tradition but by a person's own cultural self-interest affects others does possible and necessary in societies with sometimes nothing. qualities, for instance 'natural' talent or not seem to bother us. There is little moderate scarcity. This conception of justice has rarely productive effort. In short, though we acknowledgement that the pursuit of Justice also presupposes that people remained unchallenged. Innumerable start as equals, those who are talented or greed and narrow self-interest leads to are neither totally alone nor organically examples can be cited in Indian history, work hard should be rewarded with more severe inequalities, to an unequal united with others. If one were Robinson where aspects of this hierarchical notion benefits and be less burdened. division of social benefits. Crusoe, there would be no one with who had been temporarily opposed - in the Conversely,those contributing unequally Also missing is the thought that the to share. And, if one was totally fused early teachings of the Buddha, passages to the creation of wealth or cultural burden of realizing national goals such with others, with no distinction between in Indian epics, Bhakti poetry, and assets, don't deserve the same benefits as development must be shared equally self and other, then again, sharing will protest movements such as yielded by them. This underpins the idea by all. True, nothing of importance is be unnecessary. Surely, one cannot share Veerashaivism. In our own times, of equal opportunity to all, albeit with achieved without sacrifice. But why anything with oneself ! To sum up, justice however, this challenge has become justified inequalities of outcome. should some people sacrifice virtually acquires value in societies with robust, explicit and sustained. This is so Break the deafening silence everything they have and others benefit moderate scarcity, where people are because of the prevalence of the idea without forgoing anything at all? Given forced to deal with those who they don't that each person, regardless of caste, Most reasonable egalitarian the compulsion to advance our self- love. It presupposes a moral psychology class, color, creed or gender, has equal conceptions of justice try to find a interest, this burden is easily passed on in which humans are neither wholly moral worth. All have an equal, origin balance between need and desert. They to those among us who are powerless to selfish nor entirely benevolent. Since ARY capacity of endowing the world try to ensure a distribution of goods and desist it. Isn't it wrong that the least paid most societies share these conditions, we with meaning and value because of abilities (benefits) that satisfies workers and peasants in our society are may safely conclude that justice is a which they possess moral worth or everyone's needs, and a fair distribution expected to offer the greatest sacrifices necessary social virtue and has great dignity. If so, we need a different of social burdens or sacrifices required for building the nation? Why this grossly moral value. conception of justice, of sharing or for fulfilling them. After this, rewards unfair division of social labor? Yet, Giving persons their due distributing, of giving people their due are permissible to those who by virtue of concern for a fair distribution of that is consistent with equal dignity. In natural gift, social learning and personal benefits and burdens - the core issue of But what is justice? The basic idea of societies still infested with live effort, deserve more. justice - is rare in mainstream public justice is that 'each person gets what is hierarchies, people must first struggle Our society is afflicted by deep discourse. properly due to him or her', that the for recognition as equals, for what might material, cultural and knowledge-related Sharing benefits and burdens benefits and burdens of society be be called basic social justice. Then, they inequalities. Worse, these inequalities distributed in a manner that gives each must decide how to share all social are growing by the day. Sometimes they What is distributive justice and why person his or her due. But this begs the benefits and burdens among equal are accompanied by blatant assertions of does it matter? Almost two decades ago, question: what is meant by 'a person's persons - the essence of egalitarian unequal moral worth, though today, a my younger daughter startled me by due'? Here, a distinction must be made distributive justice. deafening silence on social and asking, "What is justice, baba?" I between hierarchical and egalitarian Needs and Desert distributive justice is more common. It is happened then to have a bottle of water notions of justice. In hierarchical therefore imperative to ask where we before me. So, I began explaining to her. notions, what is due to a person is Two main contenders exist for stand in relation to different forms of "There are many things I can do with this established by her or his place within a interpreting what is due to persons of egalitarian justice mentioned in our bottle. I can grab it, even if I am not hierarchical system. For instance, by equal moral worth. For the first need- Preamble. Alas, we are falling way short thirsty, keeping it solely for myself. Or, rank determined at birth. Certain based principle, what is due to a person of standards of social and distributive out of love, I can give it to you even if I groups are born privileged. Therefore, is what she really needs, i.e., whatever is justice. When will this trend be reversed? am thirsty. Finally, I can give it to some their members are entitled to a necessary for general human well-being. Putting justice back into public other person not because I love her, but disproportionately large share of Since our basic needs are identical, discourse should be our priority. Or else, because I can see that she needs it most. benefits, and a disproportionately small justice requires their fulfilment in every the dreams of our nation will never turn This is justice." A few days later, as we share of burdens. On this conception, single person. Beyond this basic into reality. stopped our car at the traffic lights, a justice requires that the benefits and threshold, our needs usually vary, and (The author is Professor, Centre for the Study 'beggar' came expectantly towards us and burdens be unequally shared or therefore justice further requires the of Developing Societies (CSDS), Delhi) THE INDIAN PANORAMA SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 10 Sri Lanka to adopt ‘India first Pakistan Senate rejects two Bills approach’ related to FATF grey list COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka will adopt an "India first approach" as its ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan’s Waseem without naming the new foreign policy plank and protect Opposition-dominated Senate has Opposition leaders accused them of New Delhi's strategic security rejected two Bills related to the tough being involved in money laundering. The interests, the country's Foreign conditions set by the Financial Action Bills will now be taken up for voting at a Secretary, Jayanath Colombage, has Task Force (FATF), jeopardising the joint session of Parliament. said as he sought to allay concerns government’s efforts to escape from “Today in Senate, the Opposition amid China's growing presence in the being blacklisted by the global money defeated two critical FATF-related Bills: island nation. laundering and terrorist financing Anti Money Laundering and ICT Waqf Admiral Colombage became the watchdog. Bills. From day one I have maintained first-ever foreign secretary from a The move drew a strong reaction from that the self-serving interests of the military background when he was Prime Minister Imran Khan, who Opposition leaders and the country’s appointed by President Gotabaya accused the Opposition leaders of trying interests are divergent,” the PM tweeted. Rajapaksa to head the Foreign to save their illegal money. “The Opposition leaders have become Ministry on August 14. The Anti-Money Laundering (Second desperate to save their corrupt money by In an interview published by Daily Amendment) Bill and the Islamabad trying to prevent parliament from Mirror on Wednesday, Colombage Capital Territory (ICT) Waqf Properties functioning; by seeking to undermine said "Sri Lanka will not do anything Bill, passed by the National Assembly a the government’s effective Covid-19 harmful to India's strategic security day before, were rejected through a voice strategy — a recognised global success interests." vote by the Senate on Tuesday. story — and now by trying to sabotage “China is the second-largest The legislations were part of efforts by on due to Covid-19. Pakistan’s efforts to exit FATF grey list,” economy and India is considered the Pakistan to move from the FATF’s grey The 104-member Senate, where the he added. sixth-largest. In 2018, India was the list to the white list. Opposition enjoys a majority, rejected Khan further said the Opposition world's fastest-growing economy. The Paris-based Financial Action Task two Bills after Leader of the House parties were trying to hide behind the That means we are between two Force (FATF) put Pakistan on the grey Shahzad Waseem refused to tender an facade of democracy to protect their loot economic giants,” he said. list in June 2018 and asked Islamabad to apology for remarks that he made and plunder and using blackmail as a Commenting on the Chinese implement a plan of action by the end of against the Opposition leadership last tactic to gain concessions on their cases investment in Hambantota port, 2019, but the deadline was extended later week, Dawn newspaper said. of corruption. — PTI Colombage says that Sri Lanka had offered India Hambantota first, but it did not undertake it for whatever reason. — PTI Taiwan warns of accidental Flash floods kill 72, destroy hundreds of conflict as regional tensions rise unfair trade practices, and disputes over homes in Afghanistan Hong Kong, the South China Sea and KABUL (TIP): A violent flash Taiwan. flood killed more than 70 people and Tsai said the international community destroyed hundreds of homes just had closely followed the situation in north of Afghanistan's capital on Hong Kong as well as China's Wednesday, officials said. militarization of the South China Sea. The floods swept through Parwan "As a result there is now greater province, which borders Kabul, in scrutiny over the situation in the the early hours of the morning, Taiwan Strait," she said. washing away men, women and "There continue to be significant Nepal reports highest children and destroying 300 homes, concerns over the potential for according to Ministry of Disaster TAIPEI (TIP): The risk of accidental accidents, given increased military single-day spike in Management spokesman Tamim conflict is rising because of tension in activity in the region. Therefore, we COVID-19 cases Azimi. the South China Sea and around Taiwan believe it would be important for all Rescuers searched through mud and communication must be maintained parties to maintain open lines and KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal throughout the day for bodies, with to reduce the risk of miscalculation, communication to prevent recorded its highest single-day spike in the confirmed death toll at 72, and at Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on misinterpretations or miscalculations." COVID-19 cases on Thursday with 1,111 least 90 injured, Azimi added. Thursday. Tsai said Taiwan needed to strengthen new infections, taking the country’s Floods had also swept through Democratic Taiwan, claimed by its defence capabilities, which she has coronavirus tally to 35,529, according to eight other northern provinces, Beijing as "sacred" Chinese territory,has made a priority. the Ministry of Health. killing two in Maidan Wardak and complained of Chinese military "We do this because we know that in Health Ministry spokesperson Dr two in Nangahar, according to the activities near the island, in what it says terms of our current situation, strength Jageshwar Gautam said eight virus- Ministry of Disaster Management in an attempt to force Taiwan to accept can be co-related with deterrence. It also related deaths were reported in the spokesman, who added that climate Chinese sovereignty. reduces the risk of military same period. Now, the COVID-19 death change was exacerbating the amount The United States and China have also adventurism," said Tsai, who was re- toll stands at 183 in the country. of flooding hitting the country. been conducting military exercises near elected for a second term in a landslide The spokesperson said out of the A spokesman for President Ashraf Taiwan and in the disputed South China in January. 12,629 polymerase chain reaction tests Ghani said on Twitter that his office Sea. Tsai reiterated her commitment to conducted in the last 24 hours, 1,111 had instructed authorities to provide "The risk of conflict requires careful peace and desire to talk. sample had tested positive. Of the new emergency disaster relief to management by all the parties "We are open to discussions with cases, 777 are men, 334 are women. survivors, adding the floods were concerned. We expect and hope that China, as long as they contribute to a This is Nepal’s highest spike daily causing severe financial losses. Beijing will continue to exercise beneficial relationship." But Beijing new coronavirus cases, of which The disaster comes as the war-torn restraint consistent with their must accept that as a democracy, only Kathmandu Valley accounted for 377 nation already faces a sinking obligations as a major regional power," Taiwan's people can decide its future, cases. The previous highest-single day economy due to the coronavirus Tsai told a forum organised by the she said. spike was 1016 cases on August 14. pandemic and as violence continues Australian Strategic Policy Institute. China has refused to talk to Tsai, There are 15,273 active coronavirus despite the United States attempting Relations between China and the believing she is a separatist bent on cases in the Himalayan nation. The to usher peace talks between the United States are widely seen to be at declaring a Republic of Taiwan. number of recovered cases rose to 20,073 Afghan government and insurgent their worst point in decades, with Tsai says Taiwan is a country called after 569 COVID-19 patients were Taliban. Reuters deepening mistrust and friction over the the Republic of China, its formal name. discharged from health facilities on novel coronavirus, U.S. accusations of — Reuters Thursday, Gautam said. PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA TRIBUTE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 11 Remembering Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Philosopher, Scholar, Teacher and Humanitarian par excellence on his birthday, Sept 5 The day in India is celebrated as Teacher's Day By Dr. V.K. Raju

all contemporary understanding. He continued as an academic, he was absorbed into constructive politics. Dr. Radhakrishnan was awarded several high awards during his life, including a Knighthood in 1931, the Bharata Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954 and honorary membership of the British Royal order of Merit in 1963. He was born in Madras presidency (present Dr. SarvepalliRadhakrishnan was an outstanding philosopher, scholar, and Tamil Nadu) to a Telugu speaking family humanitarian . His birthday, Sept 5 is and attended and studied at Madras Teachers' Day is celebrated in India a Christian College. He was Vice Teacher's Day. Chancellor of Andhra University and Banares Hindu University. He was the or Dr,. Radhakrishnan, Spalding Professor of Eastern Religion everything, psychology, and Ethics at the University of Oxford. Fepistemology, metaphysics, ethics, He was also appointed Haskell Lecturer education, politics, economics, science, in Comparative Religion at the religion, converges and culminates in University of Chicago. He was first spirit. He was a philosopher by ambassador to Soviet Union, then first In this June 4, 1953 picture at the United Nations, Dr. Radhakrishnan (third from right) is seen temperament, teacher by vocation, a Vice President of Indian Republic. shaking hands with Mr. Byron Price, Acting Secretary-General of the U.N., as Mr. Rajeshwar statesman by choice, an administrator by Plato's concept of philosophy king, and Dayal (left), India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Mr. Shamaldharee discipline and he had demonstrated that the Indian idea of Rajarishi have a Lall, Assistant Secretary-General of the U.N. in charge of the Department of Conference and versatile potentiality of the human mind striking similarity. This idea was General Services, look on.- Photo / courtesy United Nations suffused with the spirit of service. realized in Marcus Aurelius, Janaka, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, (born Sept. It is truly significant that he had been Ashoka and Akbar. In modern times, Dr. 5, 1888, Tiruttani, India-died April 16, "Sun shines not, moon is not there; able to offer masterly interpretation of Radhakrishnan exemplified this concept 1975, Madras [now Chennai]), scholar stars are not there." But if it is so the philosophy of Tagore and the when he was elected President of India and statesman was president of India transcendental, so completely ideology of Mahatma Gandhi even as he in 1962. In 1964, the Pope conferred with from 1962 to 1967. He served as professor exceeds our human comprehension, had given a lucid exposition of gospel of Dr. Radhakrishnanin Bombay (Mumbai) of philosophy at Mysore (1918-21) and action enshrined in Bhagavat Gita, and the decoration of one of the Chiefs of Calcutta (1921-31; 1937-41) universities what is the next goal? -try within. the doctrine of nonviolence preached by Golden Army of Angels. He passed away and as vice chancellor of Andhra Look into yourself, you will see the Gautama Buddha. in 1975. Dr. Radhakrishnan started as a University (1931-36). He was professor of deepest there! There was a time when Indian teacher and spent almost all of his life as Eastern religions and ethics at the philosophy and literature were looked a teacher. He was also one of the University of Oxford in England (1936-52) - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan down upon by the West. McCauley, an founders of HelpAged in India; Dr. and vice chancellor of Benares Hindu include Indian Philosophy, 2 vol. (1923- English historian, had this to say in his Radhakrishnan believed that "teachers University (1939-48) in India. From 1953 27), The Philosophy of the Upanishads minute on Indian Education, "It is, I should be the best minds in the country". to 1962 he was chancellor of the (1924), An Idealist View of Life (1932), believe, no exaggeration to say that all Since 1962, his birthday has been University of Delhi. Eastern Religions and Western Thought the historical information which has celebrated in India as Teachers' Day on Radhakrishnan led the Indian (1939), and East and West: Some been collected from all the books written the 5th of September, every year. delegation to the United Nations Reflections (1955). In his lectures and in the Sanskrit language is less valuable In Dr. Radhakrishnan's life, there is a Educational, Scientific and Cultural books he tried to interpret Indian than what may be found in the most message of fulfillment. His journey Organization (UNESCO; 1946-52) and was thought for Westerners.(Encyclopedia paltry abridgement used at preparatory from a village was neither easy nor fast, elected chairman of UNESCO's Britannica) schools in England." But Dr. but it was accomplished by sheer ability executive board (1948-49). From 1949 to Radhakrishnan successfully demolished and faith. There is an extraordinary 1952 he served as Indian ambassador to Here is alist of the books he the profound ignorance of the West. He reassuring message of self confidence the Soviet Union. On his return to India said, "There are narrow minded people and determination. He said, "All that we in 1952 he was elected vice president, and authored. all over the world who think that their have to do is to develop this solidarity on May 11, 1962, he was elected president, 1. Religion, Science and Culture religion is the greatest and other people about country. An act of one man to succeeding Rajendra Prasad, who was 2. The Heart of Hindusthan should accept. That has not been the inspire that spirit of oneness to belong to the first president of independent India. 3. The Principal Upanishads tradition of this country. Our culture one country, one culture, one tradition. Radhakrishnan retired from politics five 4. Indian Philosophy (2 volumes) has spread in different directions in the That is very essential." This was his years later. 5. Eastern Religions and Western East and West." After Sri Vivekananda, message to youth of the country. Radhakrishnan's written works Thought his concern was to present to the West 6. A sourcebook in Indian Philosophy the richness of the Eastern thought. It is Plato's concept of philosophy king, and the Indian idea of Rajarishi have a striking 7. The Philosophy of Rabindranath not a common saying that Indian similarity. This idea was realized in Marcus Aurelius, Janaka, Ashoka and Akbar. In Tagore Philosophy begins where Western modern times, Dr. Radhakrishnan exemplified this concept when he was elected President 8. An Idealist View of Life Philosophy ends. of India in 1962. In 1964, the Pope conferred with Dr. Radhakrishnan in Bombay 9. East and West in Religion It is true from his works that East is (Mumbai) the decoration of one of the Chiefs of Golden Army of Angels. 10. Hindu View of Life East, and West is West, it cannot be "Na tatra suryo bhaati na Chandra taarakam 11. Makers of Indian Literature denied that East plus West is the best. He Nemaa vidyuto bhaanti kutyamagnih 12. Pursuit of Truth once said, "So far as the world of religion Tameva bhaantam anubhaati sarvam is concerned, freedom is the atmosphere Tasya bhasa sarvam idam vibhaati (The author is a West Virginia based in which religion can grow." When (Katopanishad 28 5-15)" ophthalmologist whose mission in life is to wisdom dawns, ignorance dies, and evil He is there where the sun does not shine, make the world free of preventable childhood is cut off at the root. Man's only hope is Nor the moon, stars and lightning. blindness. The Eye Foundation of America he world community, a brotherhood, where founded almost 4 decades ago is fully Then what to talk of this small flame (in my hand), committed and dedicated to fulfilling his truce is the abiding reality. His Everything (in the universe) shines only after the Lord, vision) philosophy was grounded in Advaita And by His light alone are we all illuminated. Vedanta, reinterpreting this tradition for Nirvikara, Nirvisesha THE INDIAN PANORAMA MISCELLANY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 12 Lord & Taylor to close all stores Town Must Remove Roadblocks The nearly 200-year-old store chain filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. for Homeless Families LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Lord & Taylor announced that it MINEOLA (TIP): In a letter to upon a politically motivated would be closing all of its stores, the editor, Arnold W. Drucker, campaign notable for its embrace including the four stores that are Nassau County Legislator 16th LD offearmongering, misinformation, on Long Island, instead of keeping has demanded that Oyster Bay shameless self-promotion and a few of the department stores Town officials remove roadblocks wasteful lawsuits - all bankrolled open. for homeless families in Jericho. by you, thetaxpayer. Lord & Taylor filed Chapter 11 The Jericho Family Support "It is the height of callous, bankruptcy on Aug. 11 and Center is a laudable concept that heartless hypocrisy.Town of All Lord & Taylor stores are clearing their announced a few days later that it deserves our support, he said, and Oyster Bay officials who recently Arnold W. Drucker, stocks in sale would be closing multiple continued , "The plan sent self-congratulatory,glossy,full- Nassau County locations, including the store in involvesconversion of the former color mailers to Jerichoresidents to Legislator 16th LD Bay Shore. A few days later, the chain announced it would also close its store Hampton Inn on Jericho Turnpike has demanded that announce that they "fully enforce in the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington. But other locations would stay into a transitional housing facility Oyster Bay Town local zoning laws… to protect your open. Now, however, the chain announced it would close all the stores, equipped toprovide approximately officials remove suburban way of life" have noright including its two remaining Long Island locations: 1200 Franklin Ave. in 80 families with case management, roadblocks for to take such a disingenuous victory homeless families in Garden City, and 1440 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset. childcare, workforce readiness Jericho. lap. They are the same people who "While we are still entertaining various opportunities, we believe it is training, healthreferrals, and 24-7 have consistently failed to prudent to simultaneously put the remainder of the stores into liquidation to security. applytown code and its enforcement maximize value of inventory for the estate while pursuing options for the "Currently, there are approximately 50 mechanisms to compel the owners of these Company's brands," Ed Kremer, the company's chief restructuring officer, families living in inhumane squalor at squalid motels to clean up their act. said in a statement. Lord & Taylor is one of the oldest department stores in dilapidated motels in Jericho. Theyare "In fact, CHI's facility is likely to do more to America. It was founded nearly 200 years ago in 1826. The company, which homeless during a global pandemic, at a time ameliorate any level of perceived blight than had seen falling sales in recent years, was purchased by only fashion when our neighbors have lost their jobs and Oyster Bay Townofficials have in many company Le Tote in 2019. But the closures caused by the coronavirus were the incomes at a levelnot seen since the Great years.Eligible families residing in those final nail in the company's coffin. The chain is going out of business sales at Depression. motels or elsewhere in the County would be all of its stores and online. The stores will also be selling fixtures, furniture "Despite the clear merits of the plan relocated to the Jericho FamilySupport and equipment. "I am extraordinarily proud of the continued efforts of our presented by service provider Community Center, where they would benefit from store and corporate team members as they have worked tirelessly over the Housing Innovations (CHI) andtheir nearly 30- individualized case management with defined past several months, under unprecedented conditions, to preserve this year track record of success in this field, goals in support of their return to historic brand," Kremer said. "We have a long road ahead of us and I am Oyster Bay Town officials have nevertheless independent housing. (Read full story grateful and humbled by the dedication and resiliency of our team." obstructedthis project. They have embarked at www.theindianpanorama.news) Mushaira-Kavi Sammelan is a manifestation of India's diversity - Anurag Kumar

ZAFAR IQBAL many encouraging and positive Bilingual Poetry recitation program on have released their books through our MARYLAND (TIP): "India is proud of comments were posted on the media. A 10th June 2011 with the help of AAA-DC program. Some of them are Professor its diversity and this program is a recording of the event is now available on and Metro GOPIO," Iqbal added. Satyapal Anand, Professor Asghar manifestation of this diversity," said Mr. Facebook ( Mr. Afzal Usmani, President AAA-DC Wajahat, Dr. A. Abdullah, Dr. K. Mohan, Anurag Kumar, Minister for Community https://www.facebook.com/AligarhAlum welcomed and thanked the participants Mr. Raj Kumar Qais, Mr. Anadi Naik, Dr. Affairs, Embassy of India. He thanked the niAssociationOfDC/) and AAA-DC and the audience on behalf of the Astha Naval, Mr.Dhananjaya Kumar Mrs. organizers for holding such a beautiful YouTube channel association. He also applauded the Rashmi Sanan, Mrs. Daler Deol Aashna, program every year and appreciated (https://youtu.be/qNmkjJ-jAso). increasing popularity of the program. and Mr. Surender Deol. showcasing of new talents through this Greeting authors, poets and the Welcoming on behalf of GOPIO-DC, Dr. This year also three recently published program. He also conveyed the best audience, Program Coordinator Dr. Zafar Zafar Iqbal appreciated the participation books were presented at the event by Dr. wishes from the Ambassador of India, Iqbal said "The goal of this annual of poets and guests attending the Abdullah. Commenting on Dr. Salman H.E. Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Kumar program is to provide a forum where program. "We have been with this Akhtar's book Meer Nama, he said that indicated that subject to easing of COVID- diverse people-transcending political, program promoting Ganga-Jamuni the beauty of the book that each couplet situation, the Embassy would consider religious, regional, and geographical culture since the start of the program in of 54 Ghazals Meer in it. This book is hosting this program. boundaries-could assemble under the 2007," said Iqbal. GOPIO-DC Chairperson, published in both Urdu and Devanagari The Aligarh Alumni Association-Metro same umbrella and appreciate the Ganga- Dr. Renuka Misra could not join the live scripts. The second book Urdu Ghazal- A DC (AAA-DC), in association with the Jamuni culture of the Subcontinent." In broadcast due to technical problems. Gift of India's Composite Culture was co- Global Organization of People of Indian addition to sharing poetry, this event also The event brought the diaspora with authored by Professor Gopichand Narang Origin-Metro DC (GOPIO-DC), hosted a recognizes local poets and authors by multiple ethnic backgrounds together and Surinder Deol. Dr. Abdullah also successful Mushaira/Kavi Sammelan on releasing their recently published books, using social media. A special treat was presented Deol's book Sahir-A Literary Sunday, 9th August 2020, celebrating the he added. He recognized the leaders of the participation of Dr. Ashok Narayan Portrait that has a foreword by Dr. 74th Independence Day of the four cultural community organizations - from his home in India. He retired from Narang. This book emphasizes Sahir's Subcontinent. This annual event has Mr. Kaleem Kawaja of the Association of the Indian Administrative Service. passion for democratic ethos, Sanjhi been a part of Washingtonians' literary Indian Muslims (AIM), Mr. Pavan Participating poets (in alphabetical Virasat, bhajans, women's rights, and life for the last fourteen years. AAA-DC Bezwada and Mr. Shammi Singh of the order) included: Abdullah, Ashok world peace. Reminiscing his fascination and GOPIO-DC are the only organizations National Council of Asian-Indian Narayan, Astha Naval, Daler Ashna Deol, with Sahir, Deol said that Sahir's book that bring local poets of Urdu and Hindi Associations, Inc. (NCAIA, Inc.), Mr.Sunil Khurram Yusufzai, Mike Ghouse, Talkhian was the first book he had bought at one platform to promote a sense of Singh & Mr. Kirpa Shankar of the Mohammad Akbar, Mohammad Jaweed, during his student days and he reads it brotherhood in the best traditions of National Council of Asian-Indian Narendra Tandon, Preethi Govindaraj, now and then. Sanjhi Virasat, as well as to encourage Associations (NCAIA), Mr. Moazzam Razi Raziuddin, Satyapal Anand, Sukesh The AAA-DC started this Independence and promote the local talents of these Siddiqi and Mr. Mohsin Alikhan of the Chopra, Suman Vardhan, Vandana Singh, Day annual Mushaira-Kavi Sammelan literature(s). Hyderabad Association of Washington Vinita Tiwari, Vishakha Thaker, and tradition more than a decade ago, and This year, because of the COVID-19 Metro Area (HAWMA), and Dr. Mike Yusuf Rahat. Stalwart poet, author, and GOPIO-DC joined its efforts soon after. It situation, the program was conducted Ghouse of the Center for Pluralism (CFP), critic Professor Satyapal Anand presided is very gratifying to see that other using Zoom technology and it was who were co-sponsors of the program. over the mushaira. Afzal Usmani community organizations are also simultaneously broadcast on YouTube, "We are pleased that the Embassy has compered the poetry recitation session supporting this program. Facebook, and Twitter. Several hundred been supporting this program from the with remarkable literary skill. (Zafar Iqbal, Ph.D. can be reached at literary enthusiasts enjoyed the event and beginning, and it hosted the First Several poets and authors in the past [email protected] / 240-328-0162) THE INDIAN PANORAMA OPINION FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 13 The U.S.-India health-care partnership will be crucial in the battle against the coronavirus establishing a SAARC Emergency India, all focused on delivering affordable Response Fund. health-care solutions. And as we move toward an effective The India-U.S. partnership in medical Ayushman Bharat, the National Health vaccine for the novel coronavirus, India's research has been complemented by the Protection Mission, is the world's largest By Taranjit Singh research laboratories and manufacturing strength of our cooperation in such public-funded program. The Sandhu facilities - which produce more than 60 pharmaceuticals. India's capabilities in pandemic has also not stopped India from percent of the world's vaccines in a normal R&D and in manufacturing have made its undertaking bold initiatives. The recently The India-U.S. partnership in medical year - are integral to the effort. There are at pharmaceutical sector the world's third launched National Digital Health Mission research has been complemented by the least four ongoing vaccine development largest by volume. These strengths have will facilitate the creation of a virtuous strength of our cooperation in programs between Indian and U.S. firms been bolstered by government incentives to health ecosystem, expanding access for pharmaceuticals. India's capabilities in and research institutions. encourage investments in the manufacture hitherto underserved populations. All this R&D and in manufacturing have made its Over the years, scientific cooperation of active pharmaceutical ingredients. opens up immense opportunities for pharmaceutical sector the world's third has become a critical element of India's Indian generic drugs have found a ready expanding the India-U.S. health-care expanding strategic ties with the United market across the globe, with Indian firms partnership. largest by volume. States. Last year India and the United supplying about 40 percent of generic Meanwhile, we continue to combat the s both India and the United States States signed an agreement to promote formulations marketed in the United virus at home. While the number of combat a pandemic of scientific exchanges, cooperative research States. This has allowed American health- coronavirus cases in India has surpassed 3 Aunprecedented scale, we have projects and the establishment of care consumers to save billions and enjoy million, we are encouraged that the drawn upon the strength of our long- innovative public-private partnerships. enhanced access to quality medicines. The recovery rate is also significantly high, at standing health-care ties to help us better U.S.-India scientific collaborations have pharmaceutical sector has also been a more than 70 percent, and the case fatality understand the novel coronavirus and find expanded in fields ranging from health and significant job creator in the United States, rate is below 2 percent. India's health-care workable solutions. In India, the energy to earth and ocean sciences, and with Indian firms investing billions to providers, comprising 1 million mostly government and the private sector have from space to agriculture. Further, under establish manufacturing facilities in female workers, have also risen to the worked together to ensure the integrity of the bilateral Health Dialogue that different states in this country. challenge and have been active at the medical supply chains, and essential commenced in 2015, supported by private- When the coronavirus outbreak began, clinical, treatment and grass-roots levels, medicines from India have continued to sector engagements, India's partnership the network of existing collaborations playing an essential role in pandemic reach the United States and some 150 with the United States in the health sector between our countries sprang into action. control. The current pandemic has made it partner countries. But more urgently, the has yielded significant results on a global Using the platform of the India-U.S. clear that ensuring affordable and timely India-U.S. cooperation is proving crucial to scale. The collaboration under the Vaccine Science and Technology Forum, an access to health care is a priority for all. It confront health challenges posed by the Action Program resulted in the initiative led by both governments, calls has emphasized the need to diversify health pandemic, including future vaccine development of the ROTAVAC vaccine were put out to support joint research and supply chains and foster new international development and distribution. against the rotavirus, which causes severe incubate start-up engagements. The partnerships for global health safety. India From therapeutics to diagnostics, the diarrhea in children. The rollout of an initiative was directed at developing is well positioned to offer a reliable medical supply industry in India has affordable vaccine by an Indian company technologies for the containment and alternative, with its strengths in ramped up production to meet domestic has enabled its use in several developing management of the novel coronavirus, manufacturing and innovation, and with needs and also respond, where feasible, to countries. This success stands as a true including diagnostics and therapeutics. its skilled workforce. As societies that global needs. Prime Minister Narendra testament to the benefits of the India-U.S. As a country we are committed to respect innovation, India and the United Modi took the initiative of bringing partnership for the greater good of increasing health-care spending to 2.5 States can do much to provide solutions to together leaders of the South Asian humanity. Today there are more than 200 percent of gross domestic product by 2025. the novel coronavirus pandemic and to Association for Regional Cooperation active collaborations between the U.S. Regulatory reforms, policy actions and build a healthier, safer world beyond. (SAARC) to deliberate on collaborative National Institutes of Health network of investment incentives are imparting fresh (The author is India's Ambassador to the efforts to combat the disease, including labs and leading research agencies in dynamism to health care in India. United States) THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 14 Congress at its historic low, needs full-time leader: Kapil Sibal

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Congress needs “leadership [that is] 24x7” at a Cong will sit in oppn for 50 yrs time when it is at a “historic low”, if party election doesn’t senior leader Kapil Sabil said on happen: Ghulam Nabi Azad Supreme Court Thursday in his first interview since he and 22 other leaders signed a reserves verdict controversial letter seeking sweeping reforms within the party. The letter sent to interim party on review plea president Sonia Gandhi on August 7 called for a “visible”, “effective” and by Mallya “full-time” leader; elections at all levels an a company’s assets, attached in the party; and establishing an by authorities following legal institutional leadership model to Cproceedings, be considered for collectively guide the party, among liquidation to settle financial other steps. leaders who have signed the letter Asserting that appointed Congress liabilities? The Supreme Court on “If people have access to the letter, include Sibal, Shashi Tharoor, Manish president may not have even one per Thursday said it would examine the they will know it is not an attempt to Tiwari, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, and cent support in the party, senior leader issue after senior advocate CS belittle anyone, including the Gandhi Prithviraj Chavan. Ghulam Nabi Azad, one of the Vaidyanathan, representing liquor family. In fact, we have appreciated the “I wish the substance had been signatories to the “dissident” letter, on baron Vijay Mallya’s United services rendered by the leadership circulated, then all those present (at the Thursday pitched for elections to the Breweries (Holding) Ltd (UBHL), said thus far,” Sibal told HT in an interview. CWC meeting) would’ve realised that it Congress Working Committee and key the company’s total assets were far “Our intent is to revive the party. We (the letter) is about strengthening and organisational posts of state chiefs, greater than its liabilities. The UBHL want to be partners in its revival. That reviving the Congress. One of those district presidents, block presidents and has challenged the Karnataka High is our commitment to the party present even used the expression said that those opposing are afraid of Court’s order upholding the decision constitution and the Congress legacy, ‘traitor’. I wish those present had losing their positions. While adding that of a single judge to wind up the and the absolute conviction that the reprimanded him. There was not one prospects of the party would be better if company. Vaidyanathan told a Bench Congress needs others to rally around, uncivilised comment made in the elected body leads the party otherwise headed by Justice UU Lalit that the to oppose a government which has communication. I am appalled that “Congress will continue to sit in the court should not uphold winding up destroyed the very foundations on expressions like these are allowed Opposition for the next 50 years.” of the company as it had far more which the Indian Republic is built. within the highest forum,” Sibal added. “When you contest the election at least assets than its liabilities. “The Congress party is at a historic Sibal said the party constitution calls 51 per cent is with you and you contest The Bench also reserved its verdict low and the election results of 2014 and for certain structures in the party that the election against only 2 to 3 people on a petition of Mallya, who has 2019 reflect that,” he said. need to be re-established. “I have some within the party. A person who will get sought review of its 2017 order The letter led to a stormy and knowledge of the party and its 51 per cent of votes will be elected. holding him guilty of contempt of marathon session of the Congress constitution and the constitution Others will get 10 or 15 per cent votes. court for transferring USD 40 million Working Committee (CWC), the highest provides for several structures which The person who wins and get charge of to his children. decision-making body in the party. In need to be put in place, which are not in the post of part president, it means that Vaidyanathan said the HC erred in the seven-hour meeting on Monday, place. The intent and language of the 51 per cent people are with him. The not accepting its offer of settlement there was heavy criticism of those who letter dealt with the structures not election has the benefit that when you and gave its finding of upholding the signed the letter, and the focus of the being in place,” he said. fight elections, at least your party is 51 decision to wind up the company. discussion was largely on its timing, The senior advocate expressed per cent behind you. Right now, the and its leak, rather than on its disappointment that Jitin Prasada was person who becomes president might India speeds up substance. targeted on Wednesday by a Congress not even have one per cent support. If Four of the 23 leaders — Ghulam district committee in Uttar Pradesh CWC members are elected then they setting up of air Nabi Azad, Mukul Wasnik, Anand that wanted action taken against him cannot be removed. So what is the Sharma and Jitin Prasada — are for signing the letter. problem,” Ghulam Nabi Azad told ANI. defence members of the CWC. Other senior Source: HT command ndia has accelerated work on setting up an Air Defence command Ito enhance military synergy and Multani disappearance: Punjab Police raid optimally utilise the resources of the armed forces, and it is likely to come up in October, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. former DGP Sumedh Singh Saini's house Air defence refers to protecting the military’s assets from aerial threats CHANDIGARH (TIP): A Punjab absconded, following the orders of DGP such as the enemy’s fighter planes and Police team conducted a raid at former which they did, they alleged before the missiles and the new Command --- state DGP Sumedh Singh Saini's house in court. likely to be headquartered in Chandigarh early on Friday morning. An FIR was registered afresh against Allahabad --- will control the air Saini was not at home at the time. the former DGP at Mataur police station, defence resources of all the three Police sources said officials of the Mohali, accusing him of abduction of services. It will be headed by a three- Mohali police and the SOG (Special Balwant Singh Multani, following the star air marshal, the officials said. Operations Group) were part of the complaint of his (Balwant's) brother After taking over as the country’s raiding team. DSP-Detective, Mohali, Palwinder on May 6, 2020. first chief of defence staff (CDS) on Vikramjit Brar, who is also attached with Sumedh Singh Saini and six other December 31, 2019, General Bipin the Organised Crime Control Unit police officers were booked in a 29-year- Rawat had asked top officials of (OCCU), led the raid. old case of alleged abduction, torture and headquarters Integrated Defence Staff A Mohali court had reserved orders for stage-managed elimination of Balwant (IDS) to prepare a proposal to create an a day on Thursday on Saini's bail Singh Multani, son of former IAS officer Air Defence command as part of application in the Balwant Singh Multani Sumedh Singh Saini Darshan Singh Multani. military’s theaterisation plans. disappearance case. The court had added Balwant, the victim, was accused of Theaterisation refers to placing Section 302 of the IPC in the case against statement in the court have also alleged to carrying out an attack on Saini when he specific units of the army,the navy and Saini recently. have been eyewitness to the torture to was the Chandigarh SSP on December 11, the air force under a theatre Two Chandigarh police officials, co- Multani under custody of former DGP 1991. He, along with Devinder Pal Singh commander. Such commands come accused in the case, had turned Saini and his shifting in a Gypsy in an Bhullar, convict in a Delhi bomb blast under the operational control of an approvers, detailing how Multani was unconscious state. They also alleged that case, and two others, was booked but the officer from any of the three services, allegedly picked, tortured and killed. later they were told that Multani went police later claimed Balwant escaped depending on the function assigned to The two cops have also vouched as missing. The two cops were also allegedly from the custody of Qadian (Gurdaspur) that command. eyewitnesses in the case and in their asked to declare Multani as missing and police. THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 15 Exams must for COVID-19 promoting final India records single-day spike of year students: SC he wait for lakhs of final year students has come to an end. 77,266 cases; death toll at 61,529 TThe Supreme Court has announced its verdict on the pleas THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES IN THE COUNTRY STANDS AT 7,42,023 challenging the decision of UGC asking universities and colleges to NEW DELHI (TIP): India reported 77,266 new cases of the conduct exams by September 30 amid coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the highest-single-day rise, and the coronavirus pandemic. A bench 1,057 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan, ministry, which has taken the country’s tally past 3.38 million. which had reserved its verdict on This is the second day in a row that India has recorded more August 18, pronounced the judgment than 70,000 Covid-19 cases and over 1,000 fatalities for the third at 10.30 am. consecutive day, taking the number of patients who have succumbed to Covid-19 to 61,529 till date. The first death was Risk aversion reported on March 12 in India. According to the health ministry’s dashboard at 8am, there are 742,023 active cases. With 60,177 people discharged between won’t do, RBI Thursday and Friday morning, the number of recovered patients have surged to 2,583,948 and the recovery rate to Governor warns 76.27%. “In the past 5 months, more than 3/4 of cases have recovered banks and less than 1/4 are active now. Effective implementation of ddressing a webinar, RBI the Centre’s strategic and graded TEST-TRACK-TREAT Governor Shaktikanta Das approach has led to higher recoveries and lower fatality,” the Atoday asked banks to avoid health ministry said on Friday. extreme risk aversion, as it was “self- Maharashtra continued to report the highest number of defeating”. He advised them to smell Covid-19 cases in the country, with 718,711 infections, including vulnerabilities early to avoid frauds. 173,195 active cases and 23,089 deaths. Tamil Nadu is another The comments come in the midst of worst-affected state and has reported 52,362 cases of the the steadily slowing credit off-take, coronavirus disease and 6,839 deaths so far. Karnataka has Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are among leading many to wonder if banks have 83,627 Covid-19 cases and 5,091 deaths. them. become too “risk-averse” owing to The government said on Thursday nine states and a Union Union cabinet secretary reviewed the situation in nine states their concerns over asset quality in a territory have reported 89% of the deaths in the country in the and a Union territory with high Covid-19 case fatality rate and pandemic-stricken economy. last two weeks and that they need to have continued and have been urged to proactively limit transmission and keep the As per the RBI’s annual report rigorous vigil so as to contain the spread of infection as well as mortality below 1%. The states and UT were advised to released earlier this week, frauds take steps to reduce fatalities. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, proactively take steps towards reducing case fatality to less doubled to Rs 1.85 lakh crore in FY20. Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, than 1% across all districts. Das warned banks that extreme risk aversion would deprive them of their income and create a situation GST COUNCIL MEETING where they would be unable to earn their bread. 7-judge bench to reconsider 2004 Unacceptable, say states Won’t allow order on SC/ST categorisation

Muharram NEW DELHI (TIP): Scheduled reacting to Centre's options Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe procession, says (SC/ST) communities don’t constitute a homogenous group on meeting GST shortfall Supreme Court and can be further sub-classified to NEW DELHI (TIP): The Centre on August 27 placed ensure the benefits of reservation before the Goods and Services Tax Council two options he Supreme Court on Thursday in government jobs and higher for borrowing by states to meet the shortfall in GST refused permission for education institutions percolate revenues, pegged at Rs 2.3 lakh crore in the current TMuharram processions across down to weaker sections, the fiscal. Briefing reporters after the 41st GST Council the country, saying it would lead to Supreme Court observed on of fruits cannot be given to mighty meeting, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaos and targeting of a particular Thursday in a ruling that may have at the cost of others under the said the economy is facing an extraordinary 'Act of God' community amid the coronavirus far-reaching political guise of forming a homogenous situation, which may result in economic contraction. pandemic, PTI reported.“If we allow ramifications. class,” the bench observed. Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that a this, there will be chaos and one In the ruling likely to reignite the The bench also said reservation special window can be provided to the states, in particular community will be debate on application of the so- for weaker sections was not consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), at a targeted for spreading Covid,” Chief called creamy layer principle to contemplated by the Constitution reasonable interest rate for borrowing of Rs 97,000 Justice SA Bobde said. “We don’t SC/STs, a five-judge Constitution makers in perpetuity and the crore. The amount can be repaid after five years (of GST want that. We as a court cannot risk bench headed by justice Arun constitutional goal of social implementation) ending 2022 from cess collection. the health of all the people.” Mishra said there are unequals transformation cannot be achieved The second option before the states is to borrow the within SC/ST groups, without taking into account entire Rs 2.35 lakh crore shortfall under the special 17 lakh admit necessitating their sub- changing social realities. window. "States have been given seven days' time to classification, which state Creamy layer is a term used to think over the proposal," Pandey said. governments are entitled to do. The describe better-off individuals Opposing the options for the GST compensation cards for NEET, bench also called for review of a among Other Backward Classes proposed by FM Sitharaman, Kerala’s Finance Minister past top court ruling that SCs and (OBCs) who are ineligible for TM Thomas Isaac said in both options the states will JEE downloaded STs were homogenous reservations. Households with have to sacrifice a part of the compensation. He made it he government on Thursday communities. annual income above Rs 8 lakh fall clear that full compensation was a constitutional right defended its move to go ahead “In case benefit which is meant under creamy layer. SCs have a of the states. Twith NEET and JEE exams for the emancipation of all the 15% quota and STs a 7.5% quota in "Full compensation is constitutional right of states. despite mounting pressure to defer castes, included in the list of government jobs and university Unacceptable.#GSTCouncilMeet," Isaac said in a tweet them, saying over two-thirds of Scheduled Castes, is permitted to seats. OBCs have a 27% quota. on August 27. candidates have downloaded the be usurped by a few castes, those Governments have been against Punjab’s Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal admit cards which shows that who are adequately represented, extending this principle to quotas government said the options given by Centre are not students want these exams to be have advanced and belonged to the for SCs and STs on the grounds that acceptable. "The solution was thrust upon us. The conducted at any cost, and asserted creamy layer, then it would they have been socially amount will be repaid from the compensation cess that it won’t let the Congress party tantamount to creating inequality disadvantaged and backward for which will continue for 2-3 more years. This is not “spoil” students’ future to find whereas in case of hunger every centuries and application of the acceptable to Punjab," Badal said, adding that the relevance. person is required to be fed and creamy layer principle to them will compensation amount due to the state is Rs 6,500 crore provided bread. The entire basket defeat the object of reservation. for April-July. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ICONS IN FILM FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 16 CULTURAL ICONS IN FILM "TERRENCE MCNALLY: EVERY ACT OF LIFE" - Now on PBS "Theater is collaborative, but life is BY MABEL PAIS collaborative. We need more of that spirit more than ever in the days ahead. We need what connects us, what makes us human beings. We need to bring the barriers down, break them down, not build walls, but tear them down. I really hope we're very aware of the decisions Young Terrence McNally we're being asked to make as a Now playing country, but it starts with the https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmaster individual. We need to start loving s/blog/american-masters-celebrates- one another more, and seeing how emmy-nominated-season-2/ connected we all really are. The This year's Emmy® nominees for the film presented by 'American Masters' are stakes are really high now, higher McNally walking on Broadway (NY Theater District) - Photos / Courtesy Floating World Pictures Co-Producers, Jeff Kaufman & Marcia S. than ever. And I think that's the Kaufman and produced by Marcia Ross, McNally sadly passed away from Ross. message of art." it traces McNally's life - from escaping COVID-19 complications on March 24, ABOUT AMERICAN MASTERS: - TERRENCE MCNALLY his troubled home in Corpus Christi, 2020. "Touching, insightful and moving . . . Texas to becoming one of America's The film captures McNally's essence Launched in 1986 on PBS, American like most great documentaries, it most groundbreaking and honored and acts as a beacon of hope for future Masters set the standard for playwrights. The film includes generations of writers, LGBTQ+ youth, documentary film profiles, accruing leaves you hoping for more." interviews with actors Nathan Lane, and storytellers who also dream of living widespread critical acclaim and earning - NEWSWEEK Angela Lansbury, Rita Moreno, Chita out loud. It premiered at the 2018 Tribeca 28 Emmy Awards - including 10 for Rivera, F. Murray Abraham, Audra Film Festival to stellar reviews and Outstanding Non-Fiction Series and five ERRENCE MCNALLY: EVERY McDonald, Edie Falco, John Slattery,and endearing audience reactions. 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He station: parent company of New York's Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Suzi Dietz, Tom Television WNET's 'American Masters' had his first play on Broadway at age 24. THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of (and Floating World Pictures) 72nd Over a six-decade career, he continued to Kirdahy, Mark Lee, Ted Snowdon & Duffy NJTV, the statewide public media Emmy® nomination in the category of write dozens of trailblazing plays, Violante, Buddy Steves & Rowena Young: network in New Jersey. "Outstanding Documentary or musicals, operas and screenplays about Executive Producers Through its new ALL ARTS multi- Nonfiction Series" and the series' sexuality, homophobia, faith, and the Asher Bingham: Editor platform initiative, its broadcast channels, representative film - the award-winning power of art. He was the first openly Gay Laura Karpman & Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum: three cable services (THIRTEEN PBS documentary TERRENCE MCNALLY: major American playwright. 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over 30 film festivals. The film has won over 17 awards including the ‘MR. SOUL’ International Documentary Association (IDA) Best Music Documentary; the "Mr. SOUL!" is an exploration of the national television stage. He was hip. He Library of Congress Lavine-Ken Burns birth of diversity in cultural was smart. He was innovative, political Film Award Finalist Prize; AFI Docs expression and its very existence on and gay. In his personal fight for social Audience Award; Woodstock Best equality,this man ensured the revolution Documentary; and many more. national television; a love letter to would be televised. The man was Ellis Watch the trailer: Black culture, Black history, Black Haizlip. The Revolution was "SOUL!" - an https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5bLjXSFR7o amazing weekly television show that "MR. SOUL!" will open in virtual excellence, Black art and Black Ellis Haizlip ('Mr. Soul') aired on public television from 1968 - 1973 cinemas in 50+ partnering theaters and lives." -Melissa Haizlip, Director-Writer- Photo / Courtesy 'Shoes In The Bed' celebrating Black American culture, art, cities on August 28. For more Producer Productions life and community and shared it with information, visit mrsoulmovie.com "Revives An Extraordinary, the nation via the airwaves. "SOUL!" was among the first national Key Credits : Melissa Haizlip: Director, Revolutionary Piece Of Black Featuring rare live performances and shows to provide expanded images of Writer, Producer, Robert Glasper: Music, History" - Forbes interviews from the legendary Al Green, African Americans on television, Blair Underwood: Narrator, Run Time: 1 heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, shifting the gaze from inner-city poverty Hour 39 Minutes, Release Date: August 28 BEFORE OPRAH, BEFORE ARSENIO,THERE Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, James and violence to the vibrancy of the Black WAS MR. SOUL! Baldwin, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Arts Movement. With participants' Talkback efore Oprah - before Arsenio - Ashford and Simpson, Ossie Davis, Ruby recollections and a bevy of great Comedian/Actress/Producer Amanda there was Mr. SOUL! Ellis Haizlip Dee, Sonia Sanchez, The Last Poets, archival clips, "MR. SOUL!" captures a Seales will guest host the upcoming Mr. Bmakes television broadcast Wilson Pickett, Kool and the Gang, Toni critical moment in our nation's cultural SOUL! PREMIERE KICKBACK - a special history with "SOUL!", America's first Morrison, Patti Labelle and many more, rise and whose impact continues to online talkback celebrating the opening "black Tonight Show." the film "MR. SOUL!" is directed and resonate. weekend of the award-winning film - Mr. Right on the heels of the Civil Rights produced by Ellis Haizlip's niece Melissa AWARDS AND FILM FESTIVAL HISTORY SOUL! - with director Melissa Haizlip as Movement, one fearless black pioneer Haizlip featuring music composed by "MR. SOUL!" premiered at TRIBECA one of the panelists. reignited a Harlem Renaissance for a Grammy® winning musician/composer 2018 where audiences embraced the film. (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and new era, ushering giants and rising stars Robert Glasper with narration by Blair The film went on to win a number of Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and of Black American culture onto the Underwood - one of the film's producers. awards on the festival circuit playing Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FILMS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 17

struggles firsthand. The director initially envisioned the FILMS FOR OUR TIMES project to be the crisis of masculinity (Trump had yet to Settle into the Oval BY MABEL PAIS Office) in America, he hardly saw the "HEALING FROM warning signs of what lay ahead in the form of Charlottesville, the rise of the HATE: BATTLE FOR Alt Right, executive branch-endorsed xenophobia & intolerance, and a truly THE SOUL OF A shocking rise in hate crimes - let alone NATION" the dramatic ascendance of the Black Lives Matter movement. It was my good fortune to find "Now Nationalism and extremist hate myself in the company of this crimes have been catapulted to the world extraordinary group of stage - from the tragic anti-Semitic “ attack in Pittsburgh, to the brutal assault individuals, committed towards upon Muslim worshippers in creating a powerful force for good, Christchurch, NZ, to the senseless instead of merely cursing the targeting of Hispanics in El Paso - along with a very public debate about who we darkness." - Peter Hutchison, aspire to be as a people. It was my good Director Scene from "Healing From Hate." - Photo / Anthony Karen fortune to find myself in the company of A well-filmed, no-holds-barred, this extraordinary group of individuals, OFFICIAL SELECTION DOC NYC & BIG SKY in America from Trump, to committed towards creating a powerful raw masterpiece defining the DOC FESTS Charlottesville, to Parkland, "Healing force for good, instead of merely cursing causes and solutions for EXAMINING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HATE From Hate" follows these unique the darkness," said Peter Hutchison. “ GROUP ACTIVITY AND FOLLOWING reformers in their work to de-radicalize America's ugliest disease: racism. Key Credits EFFORTS BY FORMER EXTREMISTS TO and re-humanize White Nationalists, The information and testimonies Peter Hutchison: Director DE-RADICALIZE WHITE NATIONALISTS transform attitudes of intolerance, and David Kuhn & Lucas Sabean: Producers revealed are stronger than written ealing From Hate" examines the heal communities torn apart by racism. Peter Hutchison & David Kuhn: Writers case studies in any psychology root causes of hate group activity Having been provided with exclusive Lucas Sabean: Editor Hthrough the bold work of those access, 'Healing From Hate' follows these Anthony Karen: Photography book. A must-see for both victims battling intolerance on the front lines, counselor-activists in their crusade Release Date: September 4 and perpetrators of hate."- Daryl featuring 'Life After Hate', an against violence and intolerance - WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA Davis, Activist and Author of 'Klan- organization founded by former through community & family https://www.healingfromhatefilm.com Skinheads and neo-Nazis to help others engagement, as well as direct https://www.facebook.com/HealingFromHate destine Relationships: A Black exit hate groups. "intervention" with radicalized youth - https://www.instagram.com/healingfromhate Man's Odyssey in the Ku Klux Klan' Documenting a stunning era of hatred experiencing the conflict of their https://twitter.com/healinghatefilm One of the early revelations the film team had in "P.S. BURN THIS making a film about Trump's psychology was that, "#UNFIT" although our electoral process feels rigorous, there was LETTER PLEASE" one important constituency that was blocked from World Premiere - 2020 Tribeca Film Festival Official speaking during the 2016 cycle: mental health Selection - 2020 OutFest professionals. In an unprecedented move, the APA "P.S. BURN THIS (American Psychiatric Association) issued guidelines to LETTER PLEASE" block mental health professionals from commenting on reconstructs the pre- the behavior of political candidates. The comments of the Stonewall (New experts in this film are based on observable behavior and require no clinical exam to be valid. York) era. The film aims to take viewers on a deep dive into box of Trump's psychology and then goes further to gain letters, held A transgender person insights into the psychology of the electorate that put him Ain secret for Photo / Courtesy"Outfest Now". in power. All of the partisans interviewed have sterling nearly 60 years, conservative credentials and have set aside their ignites a 5-year exploration into a part of LGBT Trump leads crowd to pledge their votes to him in Madison commitment to party and ideology to speak out for the history that has never been told. The letters, Wisconsin rally during the2016 campaign. ideals of democracy and the rule of law. written in the 1950s by a group of New York City Photo / Courtesy "Unfit". "By instinct or design, Trump has tapped into drag queens, open a window into a forgotten world "#UNFIT' IS NO LAUGHING MATTER." - Daily Beast something very deep and very real that is growing in the where being yourself meant breaking the law and United States and around the world, and it is essential where the penalties for "masquerading" as a "Putting Donald Trump on the couch has that we gain insight into this deep cultural divide, woman were swift and severe. Using original become a national pastime, and this movie does it because the way we understand it will shape our ability to interviews, never-before-seen archival footage and well." - Variety respond to it, in this election cycle and in the years to photographs and stylized recreations, "P.S. BURN SCIENCE OVER POLITICS come, because ultimately this moment is not about THIS LETTER PLEASE" reconstructs this pre- - A DUTY TO WARN - Trump, it is about us." Dan Partland, Director/Producer, Stonewall era as Lennie, Robbie, George, Michael, July 27, 2020 Jim, Henry, Claude, Tish and Terry-former drag TRUTH OVER PARTISANSHIP KEY CREDITS queens now in their 80s and 90s-reveal how they THEATRICAL / VIRTUAL CINEMA survived and somehow flourished at a time when Director: Dan Partland, Producers: Art Horan & Dan Partland StartsFriday, August 28 drag queens were both revered and reviled, even Editor: Scott Evans, Music: Tree Adams DIGITAL & CABLE TV ON DEMAND within the gay community.The government sought Animation: Allen Mezquida, Co-Producer: Scott Evans Starts Tuesday, September 1 to destroy them, then history tried to erase them, #UNFIT: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DONALD TRUMP" Executive Producer: Jason Dreyer now they get to tell their story for the first time. asks: Is Donald Trump fit to hold the office of President of Website: www.unfitfilm.com The drive-in screening takes place on Saturday the United States? "#UNFIT" presents an eye-opening Release Date: Starting August 28 August 29th at 8:00 PM at the Calamigos Ranch & analysis of the behavior, psyche, condition and stability of The Duty to Warn Coalition - Mental Health Experts Resort, Malibu Hills, California. For more Donald Trump. It takes a sociological look at the electorate The Duty To Warn Coalition is an association of information, visit psburnthisletterplease.com that chose him, and the collective effect he is having on our mental health professionals and other concerned citizens Key Credits culture and institutions. During the 2016 campaign, who conclude and advocate that Donald Trump is Michael Seligman & Jennifer Tiexiera: Directors mental health professionals felt policy-bound from psychologically unfit. The coalition is of professionals Craig Olsen: Producer speaking publicly. Now, after years of observation, for the from psychiatry, psychology, medicine, public health, Richard Konigsberg: Executive Producer first time ever, they have decided enough is enough. public policy, and social work. Run Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes Website: psburnthisletterplease.com (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Watch the trailers - https://youtu.be/SUbNC1tITEw Facebook: @psburnthisletterplease Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) https://youtu.be/TCr9zxWQAYI Instagram: @psburnthisletterplease THE INDIAN PANORAMA BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 18 ARRIVING JAN 2021: VIRAT, ANUSHKA SHARMA ANNOUNCE PREGNANCY ongratulations are in order for cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma! The couple Cis expecting its first child in January 2021. Anushka announced the news of her pregnancy in an Instagram post, in which she is seen flaunting her baby bump as she stands next to Virat. “And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021,” she wrote. Several of Anushka’s colleagues from the film Emraan Hashmi to star industry congratulated her. Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Dia Mirza dropped heart emojis in the comments section. “Congratsss stunners,” in a comedy titled Sab Parineeti Chopra wrote. Other stars including Taapsee Pannu, Sanya Malhotra, Kiara Advani and Pooja Hegde also sent congratulatory messages. First Class Hai People from the sports fraternity, including KL all it a coincidence or a calculated move, but Rahul and Sania Mirza, also wished her. Emraan Hashmi has maintained a distance from After being in a relationship for many years, Virat Ccomedies despite his knack for exploring and Anushka tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in different subjects. Italy in December 2017. In an earlier Instagram live Now, as Bollywood is heading back to work, the actor with football star Sunil Chhetri, the cricketer has greenlit his first laugh riot, Sab First Class Hai. admitted that he never formally proposed to her. He The film — to be directed by Balwinder Singh Janjua said, “What Anushka said is completely true, we who previously developed the script of Saand Ki never felt like we needed to do that, we knew that we Aankh (2019) and Mubarakan (2017) — narrates how were going to marry each other, there were no the common man sometimes goes beyond his means to doubts about it ever. So once we knew that fulfil his aspirations. everything is going smooth, we were super excited Hashmi, who has given us everyday heroes in to start our life together. And organically things Shanghai (2012) and Tigers (2018), believes Sab First went on.” Class Hai studies greed and its intrinsic association Recently, Virat and Anushka took a fun quiz on with class disparities, through the lens of humour. Instagram to test each other’s knowledge about "The film is a hilarious yet sensitive story about how their respective professions. They also answered the protagonist can go to any length to fulfil his needs. questions about how well they know each other. In the bargain, he may lose his family, his standing On the work front, Anushka was last seen on the in society,and gets caught in a situation he cannot find big screen in Aanand L Rai’s Zero and has not yet his way out of. Balwinder's script is a laugh riot, but signed her next project as an actor. However, she has has its poignant moments as well," explains the actor, had her hands full with her production ventures, adding that he came on board right after the first including the recently released Amazon Prime narration. Video series Paatal Lok and Netflix film Bulbbul. Saif Ali Khan announces Arre, aunty kisko bola? Neena autobiography Gupta is ‘The Bomb’ in new ctor Saif Ali Khan just announced his new venture Aand Twitter went into Masaba Masaba song overdrive. No, we aren't talking about a new film but his autobiography. The 50-year-old s there anything that Neena actor is all set to unveil his Gupta can't do when it autobiography in October 2021, Icomes to entertainment? which will be published by Harper Well, the reason we brought Collins India, reported news this up today is because a new agency PTI. Saif's autobiography is song from her daughter and said to be a no-filter account of the fashion designer Masaba actor's personal and professional Gupta's upcoming web-series life, touching upon his family, Masaba Masaba released on home, career highs and lows and Tuesday and we are in love his love for films. "So many things with it. have changed and will be lost with The song titled Aunty Kisko time if we don't record them. It Bola begins with Mithila would be nice to look back; to Palkar saying, "Just get out of remember and to record," Saif said nepotism debate. "#SaifAliKhan" the way, aunty," which acts as a in a statement, reported PTI. found a top spot on Twitter trends trigger. What follows is a video Describing his new venture as a on Tuesday. as vibrant as Neena Gupta's "selfish endeavour", Saif added: "It However, those who are looking personality. From saree to sun has been funny and moving, and I forward to Saif Ali Khan's dress, and shimmery skirts and must say, this is quite a selfish autobiography, defended the actor blazers, Neena Gupta carries all the outfits with utmost ease and style while she schools endeavour. I do hope others enjoy on Twitter, putting forward this Mithila Palkar for addressing her with the 'A' word, in the song. the book, too, of course." arguments like these: "He Sharing the video of Aunty Kisko Bola, Masaba Gupta wrote: "Who says item songs have an Meanwhile, Twitter reacted to experiments with wonderful age limit? Khud hi dekh lo." Meanwhile, Neena Gupta wrote this in the caption: "Aunty bulao, Saif Ali Khan's autobiography movies instead of playing safe & magar pyaar se. Nahin toh..." announcement with memes, being a "star". He's one of the best Masaba Masaba is slated to release on August 28 on streaming giant Netflix. The semi- makign references to his star actors and his movie choices show fictionalised show is inspired by the lives of Masaba Gupta and her actress-mother Neena lineage, his struggle and the that." Gupta. It has been directed by Sonam Nair and has been produced by Ashvini Yardi. THE INDIAN PANORAMA HOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 19 GERARD BUTLER AND MORGAN BROWN PART WAYS AFTER DATING FOR MORE THAN 6 YRS

ccording to recent reports by People magazine, Gerard Butler and his Alongtime love Morgan Brown have split after over six years together, on and off. While the reason behind the break up is unclear at the time, stay tuned as we learn more. The pair were first linked back Claudia Schiffer in 2014 when the 50-year-old actor and the real estate developer were first seen together. They reportedly broke up once turns 50 back in 2016 but reunited in 2017 appy birthday to Claudia Schiffer Gerard and Morgan isn't the only couple who, at 50 has rightfully earned the who recently broke up. In July, Armie Htitle of legendary supermodel. Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers also Along with fellow OG supers such as announced that they have decided to split Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and up after 10 years of marriage. In a Cindy Crawford, the German beauty rose statement shared to their respective to fame as one of the most popular faces of Instagram accounts, alongside a the ’90s, and has continued to dominate throwback photo of the pair, the actor and catwalks and magazine covers ever since. chef stated they've decided to separate. (She’s been on the cover of American "Thirteen years as best friends, soulmates, Vogue 16 times alone.) So, it’s no surprise partners and then parents," they said. "It that when it came time to celebrate her has been an incredible journey, but milestone birthday today, she would also together, we've decided to turn the page do it in epic style. It’s in her DNA! and move on from our marriage. As we Posting her glamorous birthday fit this enter into this next chapter, our children morning, Schiffer blew out the candles on and relationship as co-parents and dear her tiered confection wearing an equally- friends will remain our priority." delicious Balmain gown. “Thank you They continued, "We understand this @olivier_rousteing for my beautiful news lends itself to public dialogue, but in @balmain birthday dress,” she wrote in the interest of our children and our family, the post’s caption. “I love it.” The lacy blue we're asking for privacy, compassion and look was custom-made for her by love during this time." During their 13- Rousteing himself, and styled by Lucie year-relationship, the celebrities McCullin. It perfectly exemplifies the welcomed their daughter Harper Grace, 5, blonde bombshell vibe that Schiffer has and son Ford Douglas Armand, 3. embodied since first bursting onto the modeling scene. MY MARRIAGE WITH CHRIS Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn HEMSWORTH IS ‘CONSTANT WORK’: ELSA PATAKY named yrustee of singer’s fortune ust like any other couple, Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth have experienced bumps in their Jnearly decade-long marriage. “It’s funny that isterly support. Jamie Lynn people think of us as a perfect couple,” the Spanish Spears is set to inherit her model and actress, 44, said in an issue of Australia’s Ssister, Britney Spears’ fortune Body + Soul released on Sunday, August 23. “No way. in the event that the “Toxic” singer It’s been ups and downs, and we still keep working at passes away. the relationship.” Jamie Lynn, 29, has been named Pataky added, “I think a relationship is constant the trustee of Britney’s SJB work. It’s not easy. I always try to see the positives of Revocable Trust, according to court things.” documents obtained by Us Weekly on Pataky met the 37-year-old Avengers: Endgame Tuesday, August 25. actor in 2010. That December, the couple tied the knot The docs state that the trust was in Hemsworth’s native Australia over Christmas amended in 2018 to have the Zoey 101 weekend. The pair now share daughter India, 8, and 6- alum listed as “trustee” for her year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan. sister’s fortune. It was signed off on by the “…Baby One More Time” singer’s co-conservators at the time, Andrew Wallet and the girls’ father, Jamie Spears. The papers explain that while Britney, 38, is living, she is the “sole beneficiary” of the SJB Trust, which was set up by the musician in 2004 to protect her children’s financial future and her fortune. When Britney dies, Jamie Lynn will receive “the entire principal of the Trust, including all accused and undistributed and unrealized income,” according to the docs. That income will be combined with “any insurance on the settlor’s life or other assets payable to the Trust as a result of settlor’s death [and will be] distributed by the Trustee to the trustee or co-trustee of the BJS Kids & Family Trust.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA COVID CRISIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 20 CORONAVIRUS VACCINE EFFORTS THE WORLD OVER The search to find a vaccine for the coronavirus is well underway. Governments and researchers are aiming to provide billions of people with immunity in eighteen months or less, which would be unprecedented

global effort is underway to research and development (R&D) efforts develop and mass-produce an to focus on COVID-19. While early Aeffective vaccine to counter the research into a vaccine candidate new, deadly, and highly infectious typically receives government funding, coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Many such as NIH grants in the case of the governments have warned that daily life United States, the bulk of financing for cannot return to normal until their clinical development generally comes populations have built up antibodies to from private sources. fend off the virus. Accelerated clinical Many of the COVID-19 vaccine trials are already underway, but vaccine candidates involve a university or development often takes years. college assisting in preclinical research Developing a successful vaccine is not or clinical trials. In the case of the enough. Many countries also face the University of Oxford’s candidate, the looming challenge of producing research team was already working on quantities necessary to provide vaccines for an unknown disease that immunity to all their citizens, and could cause a pandemic; then, in competition is growing over who will January, the group zeroed in on COVID- have access once a vaccine is ready. 19. The Gates Foundation has been the leading nonprofit funding COVID-19 What is the status of vaccine efforts. COVID-19 vaccine? How is a vaccine developed? There are more than one hundred There are many stages involved in the vaccines in preclinical development by development and production of a pharmaceutical companies, academic vaccine, from initial academic research institutions, government agencies, and to distribution to hospitals and doctor’s others. More than seventy of these are CAN A VACCINE END THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC? offices. being tracked by the World Health Clinical trials are crucial indicators of Organization (WHO). ublic officials worldwide have vaccine. Experts including CFR’s whether a vaccine is effective. Potential Tens of vaccine candidates, across stressed that the pandemic Bollyky have warned that bidding vaccines, as with other drugs, are more than a dozen countries, are already Plikely will not end until there is wars over a vaccine will lead to commonly tested in animals first. undergoing clinical trials. an effective vaccine. Even after a inequitable distribution and, Human trials are broken up into three More than half of these potential vaccine is approved, however, there ultimately,fail to eliminate the risk of phases, progressively increasing the vaccines are being developed by firms remains the tremendous challenge of new outbreaks. number of volunteers. If a vaccine and research groups in China and the producing enough of it for the world’s Can vaccine development be sped up? candidate appears to be ineffective, has United States. The first human trial in population. An estimated one billion harmful side effects, or is too similar to the United States began in Seattle in doses would need to be manufactured Many experts say that the timeline existing vaccines, it won’t move on. March with a vaccine by Moderna Inc., just to vaccinate workers in health of twelve to eighteen months stated Trials are often carried out “blind,” by which is now undergoing large-scale care and other essential industries by U.S. officials for a COVID-19 which some groups are administered the trials involving tens of thousands of globally, and that is if only a single vaccine is extremely optimistic. vaccine and some receive a placebo. participants. Other U.S.-based dose is required for each person. Under normal circumstances, during If a vaccine candidate is considered candidates include ones by This task has both motivated which the stages of vaccine successful in human trials, the pharmaceutical giants Johnson & countries to prepare for large-scale development occur sequentially, a developers can seek approval by a Johnson, Merck, and Pfizer. In China, production, as well as pitted them vaccine on average takes eight to national regulatory agency, such as the Beijing has already approved one of its against one another amid fears of a fifteen years to get from the lab into FDA or the European Medicines Agency. vaccine candidates for limited use by the potentially limited vaccine supply. the hands of health-care providers. In the United States, less than 10 percent military. Russia also approved a While Brazil, China, and India all The fastest a vaccine has ever been of all drugs that go into clinical trials vaccine—to be initially distributed to have large vaccine industries, they developed is five years. Amid this make it past this part of the process. In vulnerable groups—after testing it in also have among the largest pandemic, however, researchers the case of the new coronavirus, the FDA fewer than one hundred people, drawing populations, and they could reserve around the globe are accelerating the has said that a vaccine would need to censure from scientists around the globe. their vaccine supplies for their own process for COVID-19 by carrying out prevent or reduce the severity of COVID- Additionally, several candidates each citizens before opening them up to stages of development 19 in at least 50 percent of patients to be are being developed in Australia, others. Some countries are seeking to simultaneously and by looking to new approved. Additionally, while the WHO Germany, and the United Kingdom. The strike monopoly agreements with vaccine technologies. “What’s does not approve drugs, the vaccine UK’s University of Oxford and British- vaccine manufacturers to avoid different in this context is that you maker can request prequalification by Swedish company AstraZeneca are domestic shortages. Brazil, the have such an enormous global effort the WHO—a process to determine working on a vaccine that’s already in United States, and the European being undertaken,” says CFR’s quality assurance. Many low- and large-scale trials in Brazil, South Africa, Union have all struck deals with Thomas J. Bollyky. “Any entity middle-income countries rely on WHO and the United States. While several of AstraZeneca for hundreds of millions working in this field broadly is prequalification when buying medicines. these candidates are already spurring of doses of the University of Oxford pursuing a COVID-19 vaccine.” Finally, the vaccine must be approved by hope, experts warn that it’s too early to national regulators in other countries to determine which, if any, will be be distributed abroad. successful on a large scale. some of the major players in the COVID- Alliance—also founded by the Gates Following approval, the vaccine can 19 vaccine search. Foundation—is a public-private be manufactured for broad use. Who is involved? The WHO and other multilateral partnership focused on improving However, with the need for billions of Vaccines are frequently collaborative institutions such as the World Bank are vaccine access for lower-income doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, experts efforts across sectors of society, with focused on financing and manufacturing countries. In June, the WHO, CEPI, and warn that many more production private pharmaceutical firms teaming a COVID-19 vaccine for global use, in Gavi launched COVAX, a global initiative plants will be needed to fulfill the up with public health agencies or particular to ensure fair allocation seeking more than $18 billion in funding global demand. COVAX estimated it university labs. For instance, a recently among all countries. Also at the forefront to procure two billion doses of a vaccine will require $5.3 billion to scale up approved Ebola vaccine was ultimately of multilateral efforts is the Coalition for by the end of 2021. vaccine manufacturing, including by developed by multinational Epidemic Preparedness Innovations The pharmaceutical industry is building specialized production plants. pharmaceutical company Merck but also (CEPI), a global alliance that was driving much of the push toward a The U.S. Biomedical Advanced involved Canadian and U.S. public health founded by Norway, India, the Bill & vaccine. Companies ranging from Research and Development Authority agencies, a tiny Iowa-based biotech firm, Melinda Gates Foundation, the UK-based biotech start-ups to giants such as (BARDA), part of HHS, has also U.S. Defense Department researchers, Wellcome Trust, and the World Johnson & Johnson and China-based pledged to help scale up manufacturing and the WHO. Here are snapshots of Economic Forum. Gavi, the Vaccine Sinopharm have rapidly shifted their in the United States. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPECIAL REPORT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 21 ushant Singh Rajput, 34, was found dead in his Bandra apartment in SMumbai on June 14. His death was initially declared a SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT’S suicide, but his fans found several things amiss. So, there were conspiracy theories. These conspiracy theories stayed on social media till July 25, when Sushant's father KK Singh filed a DEATH STILL A MYSTERY complaint with the Rajiv Nagar Police Station in Patna, Bihar. An FIR was registered against the late actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, her family, her manager Shruti Modi, and friend Samuel Miranda. That the case is such a mess has its roots in the way it all began. The Mumbai Police declared it a suicide while registering a case of accidental death. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh went on record saying Sushant Singh Rajput killed himself because he was depressed. The death became a mental health issue till the same police began well- publicised questioning of big Bollywood figures one after the other. That gave credence to the allegations that Sushant died because of professional boycott by the industry's biggest studios and superstars. The crime scene and contradicting statements about the state his body was found in did the rest. A police video from the scene of the incident had an officer saying if the video gets leaked, it will spoil our investigation. There is still a lot of confusion about what all were recovered from his room. The Rhea Chakraborty, 28, has been grilled twice unexplained injuries and allegations of A TIMELINE OF EVENTS in this case by the ED and her statement a broken leg added fuel to the murder recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Besides, she has been booked theory. That the flat was emptied out by the Narcotics Control Bureau. days later led to accusations of JUN 14, 2020: Rajput, 34, found laundering case in the matter. compromising the 'crime scene'. hanging from the ceiling of his AUG 4: Bihar chief minister Nitish The presence and absence of apartment in suburban Bandra in Kumar says the state government has According to officials, the NCB collection of fingerprints on the things Mumbai. Mumbai police start inquest recommended CBI investigation in investigation was launched he used last, the fingerprints on the proceedings under CrPC to ascertain the matter. Mumbai Police after the Enforcement door and other stuff in the room have the cause of unnatural death. Commissioner says 54 persons in all Directorate alerted them also come under the scanner. From a JUN 18: Rajput's purported girlfriend have recorded their statements in the simple case of a suicide, the accidental and actress Rhea Chakraborty records case. about purported WhatsApp death, has become a murder mystery her statement before Mumbai Police. AUG 6: CBI says it has lodged an FIR conversations between and a mess that only Mumbai Police can Jul 6: Filmmaker Sanjay Leela in the matter. Chakraborty and others clean. Bhansali records statement in the AUG 7: Centre moves SC seeking to regarding cannabidiol, LSD, case. be made a party in Rhea's plea. MDMA and marijuana. JUL 18: Filmmaker and Yash Raj AUG 8: Rajput's father K K Singh FIR against Rhea Chakraborty Films (YRF) chairman Aditya Chopra moves SC, opposing Rhea's plea. over drug probe records his statement with Mumbai AUG 10: Rhea moves fresh plea Police. before SC alleging media trial. (CBI) probe is in full swing and on The Narcotics Control Bureau has JUL 25: Rajput's father K K Singh AUG 11: Maharashtra govt tells SC Wednesday, the premier agency registered an FIR against Rhea lodges an FIR in Patna for several that Bihar Police lacks jurisdiction. questioned late actor's flatmate Chakraborty and others after reports offences including abetment of suicide SC reserves judgement on Rhea's plea. Siddharth Pithani and two others for emerged that drugs were supplied to her against Rhea and her family members. AUG 19: SC upholds transfer of the over 13 hours. and the late actor. JUL 27: Mumbai Police records Patna FIR to the CBI in the case Siddharth, cook Neeraj, and the The case was registered under sections filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's statement. AUG 26: NCB Books Rhea watchman of the building where 20, 22, 27 and 29 of the Narcotics Drugs JUL 29: Rhea moves SC seeking Chakraborty, 2 Others in NDPS Case, Sushant stayed were spotted leaving and Psychotropic Substances Act, which transfer of the FIR in from Patna to Actor to Go Through Blood Test. the DRDO guest house where the CBI makes possessing, selling of drugs a Mumbai. AUG 28: Rhea’s ‘tell-all’ interview to quizzed them for 13 long hours. In fact, crime. JUL 31: ED says it has filed a money a news channel stirs controversy on Tuesday as well, the Pithani, The other people named in the FIR are: Neeraj and Deepesh Sawant were Rhea’s brother Showik, her talent interrogated for nearly 14 hours. manager Jaya Saha, Sushant Singh to probe if drugs were supplied to Rhea owned by Rhea Chakraborty's family Meanwhile, sources suggest soon Rajput’s former manager Shruti Modi Chakraborty and Sushant Singh Rajput. The Enforcement Directorate is Sandip Ssingh - the filmmaker and and Gaurav Arya. ED sources said that during their currently going through the lockers self-proclaimed friend of Sushant can The NCB is the latest agency to be questioning of Jaya Saha, Rhea’s talent belonging to Rhea Chakraborty's family. be summoned by the CBI for the probe. drawn into the case, which is already manager, they found some conversation According to Times Now they are Sandip's call details have revealed that being investigated by the CBI and the between them about drugs. scanning all the things in the locker and he was not in touch with Sushant for Enforcement Directorate. However, none of the three agencies checking if everything in it is accounted the longest time. The FIR was filed after the provided any details into the form of for. According to senior NCB sources However, Sandip's constant phone Enforcement Directorate sent a letter to drug or if it was consumed by any of the related to the probe, the agency has call exchange with the ambulance the NCB asking the agency to join the persons involved in the case. Satish prepared the list of 20 suspects over driver and who took Sushant's body to probe. Maneshinde, senior counsel and Rhea’s supply of drugs in the case including Cooper hospital and investigating Rakesh Asthana, the NCB director, lawyer, said, “Rhea has never consumed Gaurav Arya, Suved Lohia, Kwan officer Bhushan Belnekar is under the confirmed that an FIR was filed. drugs in her lifetime. She’s ready for a Entertaiment partner Jaya Saha, ex-Big scanner. “We received a letter from the ED on blood test any time.” Boss contestant Ejaz Khan, Farookh Reportedly, Sushant's family has Tuesday evening stating that during On day 6 of the probe, the CBI Batata, and Bakul Chandani, among alleged that when due to coronavirus their probe into financial aspects they continued to question the late actor’s others. outbreak only 20 people were allowed found that drugs were supplied to Rhea cook Neeraj Singh, roommate and inside the crematorium for last rites, and Sushant. An NCB team will now creative manager Siddharth Pithani at CBI grills Siddharth Sandip took charge to prepare the list conduct an inquiry and people involved the DRDO guest house in Santacruz Pithani and two others of 20 people who would come. will be questioned,” said Asthana. (East). Sushant's family's approval was not The NCB has been roped in by the ED The ED is searching the the lockers The Central Bureau of Investigation taken. THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 22 France: Lebanon risks collapse post explosion South African President grilled

PARIS (TIP): Lebanon is in such a deep political and economic crisis that over COVID-19 graft scandals the country risks collapsing altogether, France’s foreign minister JOHANNESBURG (TIP): South entities, which will advise him on the said on Thursday. African President Cyril Ramaphosa on appropriate action to take. Lebanon's government resigned Thursday faced tough questioning by Having secured the presidency on an amid accusations of entrenched lawmakers over COVID-19 corruption anti-corruption ticket after predecessor corruption and negligence after the scandals, days after he asked ruling Jacob Zuma was pressured to resign August 4 explosion that killed nearly party members to refrain from stealing amid multiple scandals in 2018, 200 persons and devastated entire money meant for the poor. Ramaphosa has been under pressure to districts of Beirut. Many South Africans have been show that his government is taking a “This country is on the brink,” dismayed to see the country's tough stance on the scourge. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian widespread graft problem infiltrate This week his letter to ANC party said on RTL radio, citing growing efforts to stop the spread of the members cited “clear progress” since the poverty, unemployment and inflation. coronavirus. South Africa has the election, but he scolded: “Today,the ANC “The risk today is the disappearance of world's fifth largest virus caseload with and its leaders stand accused of Lebanon” if it doesn't urgently form a more than 600,000 confirmed infections. corruption. The ANC may not stand government and institute reforms. Ramaphosa promised to overhaul the alone in the dock, but it does stand as Next week, French President government's procurement system, accused No 1." Emmanuel Macron is taking a three- which he said was vulnerable to Leftist opposition party leader Julius day trip to Lebanon, a former French corruption. “Clearly, this COVID Malema called on Ramaphosa to scrap protectorate. He will offer French moment has given us the opportunity" country's economic hub, Gauteng the current procurement system and support after the devastating port for change, he said, promising “a much province, Bandile Masuku, also has been establish special courts that would deal explosion earlier this month, but also more effective" system. placed on leave after being linked to with corruption cases, following the ensure that millions in international It was his first question-and-answer corruption claims. model that was used to prosecute crimes aid is going to those who need it. AP session with lawmakers since The leader of the official opposition, committed during the 2010 FIFA World Moscow announces corruption allegations were leveled the liberal Democratic Alliance party, Cup that was held in South Africa. against high-ranking officials in the criticised Ramaphosa for allowing the Corruption cases would be dealt with advanced trials for new government and the ruling African former mayor of eThekwini swiftly under that model, Malema said. National Congress party. municipality, Zandile Gumede, to be The COVID-19 corruption scandals COVID-19 vaccine Graft claims related to the country's appointed as a provincial lawmaker dominated Thursday's session with MOSCOW (TIP): The mayor of $26 billion social relief package for the despite facing corruption charges. lawmakers, but Ramaphosa also was Moscow invited residents Wednesday pandemic, which included the purchase Ramaphosa has been accused of being taken to task over the scourge of gender- to join trials of a coronavirus vaccine of large amounts of personal protective soft on corruption amid concerns that based violence in South Africa and the that Russia approved for use earlier equipment, have rocked the country. implicating too many senior leaders of country's dire economic situation. this month in what officials described Ramaphosa's own spokeswoman, the ANC could split the ruling party. South Africa slipped into recession as a breakthrough on par with the Khusela Diko, was placed on leave due to The President said the matters of the before the pandemic lockdown that Soviet Union's launch of the world's the allegations. former mayor and his spokeswoman are started in March, and its unemployment first satellite in 1957. The provincial health minister of the being investigated by the relevant rate is now above 30 per cent. AP The world's first vaccine against the coronavirus to receive a government go-ahead has caused unease among international medical experts, who New Zealand judge sentences mosque shooter to called Russia's fast-tracked approval and failure to share any data supporting claims of the vaccine's life in prison, no parole, for "wicked crimes" efficacy a major breach of scientific WELLINGTON (TIP): A New Zealand she was relieved that "that person will protocol. court sentenced a man who killed 51 never see the light of day". "The trauma of Scientists around the world say any Muslim worshippers in the country's March 15 is not easily healed but today I widely-used vaccine should first be deadliest shooting to life in prison hope is the last where we have any cause tested in advanced trials involving without parole, the first time such a to hear or utter the name of the terrorist tens of thousands of people to prove it sentence has been handed down in the behind it. His deserves to be a lifetime of is safe and effective before being country. complete and utter silence," she said. licensed. White supremacist Brenton Tarrant, a Ardern praised survivors and families of In his invitation to the Russian 29-year-old Australian, admitted to 51 the victims who gave emotionally- capital's residents, Moscow Mayor charges of murder, 40 counts of charged statements in court this week, Sergei Sobyanin appeared to announce attempted murder and one charge of "Today the legal procedures for this calling for Tarrant to be sentenced to life those kind of broad studies would be committing a terrorist act during the 2019 heinous crime has been done. No without parole. launched soon. He said the “post- shooting rampage at two Christchurch punishment will bring our loved ones "I want to acknowledge the strength of registration research” will last six mosques which he live-streamed on back," said Gamal Fouda, the Imam of Al our Muslim community who shared their months and involve 40,000 people. Facebook. Noor mosque which was targeted. words in court over the past few days,” Sobyanin encouraged Moscow High Court Judge Cameron Mander "Extremists are all the same. Whether she said. "You relived the horrific events residents to sign up, arguing that the said in Christchurch on Thursday that a they use religions, nationalism or any of March 15 to chronicle what happened vaccine was based on longtime finite term would not be sufficient. other ideology. All extremists, they that day and the pain it has left behind." previous research and proven to be "Your crimes, however, are so wicked represent hate. but we are here today. We "Nothing will take the pain away but I safe. that even if you are detained until you die respect love, compassion, Muslim and hope you felt the arms of New Zealand “We all were eager to see the it will not exhaust the requirements of non-Muslim people of faith and no faith." around you through this whole process, creation of a vaccine, and now we have punishment and denunciation," said Tarrant, who represented himself during and I hope you continue to feel that it,” Sobyanin said. Mander in handing down the sentence. the hearings but did not make through all the days that follow." “Now, Moscow residents have a "As far as I can discern, you are empty submissions, said through a lawyer in The judge asked Tarrant before unique chance to become the main of any empathy for your victims," he said. court on Thursday that he did not oppose handing down the sentence if he had any participants in clinical research that Tarrant, dressed in grey prison clothes the prosecution's application for a life comment. Tarrant just nodded when will help defeat the coronavirus.” and surrounded by guards, did not react without parole sentence. asked if he was aware he had the right to Scientists at the World Health to the sentence. "The hatred that lies at the heart of make submissions, but he did not speak. Organization said last week that Prosecutors told the court earlier that your hostility to particular members of Before Tarrant, triple-murderer although they had begun discussions Tarrant wanted to instil fear in those he the community that you came to this William Bell was serving the longest with Russia about its vaccine, they had described as invaders and that he country to murder has no place here - it sentence in New Zealand with a not yet received any detailed data carefully planned the attacks to cause has no place anywhere," Mander said. minimum non-parole prison term of 30 about it. AP maximum carnage. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said years for his 2001 crimes. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 23 Turkey: France stoking Russia: No signs of crime in tensions in eastern Mediterranean Navalny coma case so far ANKARA (TIP): Turkey on Thursday accused France of stoking MOSCOW (TIP): Russian authorities According to the Kremlin's readout of tensions in the eastern said on Thursday they have found no the call, Putin pointed out that Mediterranean, where NATO allies indication so far that opposition leader “premature and unfounded accusations” Turkey and Greece are locked in a stiff Alexei Navalny's coma, which his allies were unacceptable and underscored standoff over competing claims over and German doctors treating him believe Russia's “interest in a thorough and offshore energy exploration rights. may have been brought about by objective investigation of all the The accusation came as European poisoning, was caused by a criminal act. circumstances of the incident.” Union foreign ministers were set to A preliminary inquiry launched last German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meet in Berlin as they try to persuade week hasn't found any indication of on Thursday once again urged Moscow EU-member Greece and its neighbour "deliberate criminal acts committed to investigate Navalny's condition. Turkey to pull back from the brink of a against” Navalny, Russia's Prosecutor “We still expect of Moscow that a conflict. The ministers were expected General's office said. contribution be made from there to to debate a range of sanctions and The statement comes amid growing things being cleared up,” Maas said in other policy options that might pressure from the West to investigate the Berlin ahead of a meeting with his convince Turkey to temper its sudden illness of the Kremlin's fiercest Committee, demanding authorities counterparts from other European insistence on drilling for energy critic and authorities' apparent launch a criminal probe on charges of an Union countries. reserves in disputed parts of the reluctance to do so. attempt on the life of a public figure last "Otherwise, conjecture and eastern Mediterranean. Germany has Navalny, an opposition politician and week, but said they received no response. speculation will remain that certainly engaged in shuttle diplomacy between corruption investigator who is a Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov won't improve relations between Athens and Ankara to defuse the longtime foe of President Vladimir said Monday he saw no grounds for a Germany and Russia, and also relations tensions, while US President Donald Putin, fell ill on a flight back to Moscow criminal case until the cause of the between the EU and Russia, but will Trump on Wednesday had separate from Siberia on Aug. 20 and was taken to politician's condition was fully continue to weigh on them,” he said. telephone calls with the leaders of a hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk established. Peskov on Thursday refused to Greece and Turkey. NATO Secretary- after the plane made an emergency On Thursday, Russian police said they comment on Maas' statement and General Jens Stoltenberg also said he landing. have been conducting a preliminary reiterated that there were no grounds for was in “constant contact” with Greece Over the weekend, he was transferred probe — an inquiry to determine a criminal investigation. and Turkey. “My message is that the to the Charité hospital in Berlin, where whether a criminal investigation should “Nothing has changed in that regard. situation must be resolved in a spirit of doctors found indications of be launched — to “establish all the We still, unfortunately, don't understand allied solidarity and in line with “cholinesterase inhibitors” in his circumstances of the incident.” what caused the condition the patient is international law,” Stoltenberg said as system. They are yet to identify a specific The announcement about the inquiry in,” Peskov told reporters. he met German Chancellor Angela substance. Found in some drugs, came after multiple Western and He added that the inquiry announced Merkel in Berlin. “Dialogue and de- pesticides and chemical nerve agents, European officials — including German by the Interior Ministry had started “in escalation are in everybody's cholinesterase inhibitors act by blocking Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.K. Prime the first days” after Navalny fell ill and is interest."— AP the breakdown of a key chemical in the Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. routine police work “always carried out Europe ready to open body, acetycholine, which transmits Secretary of State Mike Pompeo — called in cases like this.” signals between nerve cells. upon Russia to start a full and The Prosecutor General's office, in the schools despite recent Navalny's allies insist he was transparent investigation into Navalny's meantime, said they reached out to deliberately poisoned and say the condition. Germany with a request to share their surge in cases Kremlin was behind it, accusations that On Wednesday night, the politician's findings and clinical evidence of the PARIS (TIP): A mother and her officials denounced as “empty noise.” illness was discussed in a phone alleged poisoning, adding that German three children scanned the school The politician's team submitted a conversation between Putin and Italian law enforcement confirmed their supplies in a Paris supermarket, request to Russia's Investigative Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. “intention to cooperate.” — AP plucking out multicolored fountain pens, crisp notebooks and plenty of masks. Despite resurgent Covid infections, similar scenes are China fires 'carrier killer' missile in unfolding across Europe as a new school year dawns. AP Remains dug from Japan disputed sea mass grave suggest

one of the world's busiest trade routes, are a growing irritant epidemic in 1800s in Beijing's relations with Washington and its southern TOKYO (TIP): Archaeologists have neighbours. The Trump administration this year rejected most dug up the remains of more than 1,500 of Beijing's claims to sovereignty over the majority of the people, many of them believed to have disputed sea, portions of which also are claimed by Vietnam, died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th- the Philippines and other governments. century mass grave while excavating Wednesday's launches followed Chinese complaints that a US as part of a city development project in U2 spy plane entered a “no fly zone” declared by Beijing during Osaka in western Japan. Officials at a military drill off its northern coast. the Osaka City Cultural Properties The DF-21 is unusually accurate and was dubbed “carrier Association studying the remains said killer” by military analysts who believe it was developed to Wednesday that they believe they are target U.S. aircraft carriers that might be involved in a of young people who died in the late potential conflict with China. Beijing has spent heavily over 1800s. The Umeda Grave, one of seven the past two decades on trying to develop missiles, fighter historical burial sites in Japan's BEIJING (TIP): China's military test-fired two missiles into aircraft, nuclear submarines and other weapons to allow China bustling merchant city of Osaka, was the South China Sea, including a “carrier killer” military to expand its military reach beyond its shores. unearthed as part of a redevelopment analysts suggest might have been developed to attack US The DF-26B was launched from the northwestern province of project near the main train station. forces, a newspaper reported Thursday. Qinghai while the DF-21D was fired from Zhejiang province The more than 1,500 remains were The DF-26B and DF-21D missiles fired Wednesday targeted south of Shanghai on the east coast, The South China Morning found during the latest round of an area between the southern island province of Hainan and Post said. The DF-26 is believed to be capable of carrying excavation that started in September the Paracel Islands, The South China Morning Post newspaper nuclear or conventional warheads. That would violate the 2019, following an earlier 2016-2017 of Hong Kong reported, citing unidentified sources close to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty signed by study that dug up hundreds of similar Chinese military.The ministries of defence and foreign affairs Washington and Moscow during the Cold War. The Trump remains at adjacent locations, in Beijing didn't immediately respond to requests for administration cited China's development of the DF-26 and according to Yoji Hirata, an official at confirmation. Disputes over control of the South China Sea, similar weapons when it withdrew from the treaty last year. AP the association. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA WOMEN FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 24 CONNOISSEUR’S MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING CHOICE IN THE SHOWER

Taking a shower that’s By Tript Arora too hot and too long There's a fine but important distinction between a warm shower and a hot one. PUNJABI KADHI A hot shower can dry out your skin, cause irritation, and even prematurely age you, so it's best to PAKORA use tepid water. We say a tepid shower is best, but his Punjabi kadhi is the recipe I learnt from my husband's the time is more important than the maternal aunt. She was a school teacher in Patiala and temperature. Frankly, it is also Twhenever she cooked kadhi she had to carry 'dabbas' for all tough to ask people not to use hot her colleagues. The smoothness of Kadhi and the softness of water, especially in a stressful time. round pakoras was simply unmatched. She had a little secret of So limit the shower to 10 minutes or making soft and melting pakoras which I learnt over the years. less. Today,I am going to share that little secret with all of you. Do try it once and I am sure you will love to cook the same way over and Using the wrong cleanser over again. for your skin We need Failing to moisturize If your skin feels tight after humectants to pull in moisture, FOR PAKORAS: 1 Cup Besan ( Gram flour),1 medium Potato washing, you're using the wrong afterwards emollients to smooth the surface Chopped,1 medium Onion Chopped,2 Chillies Chopped,½ Tsp cleanser. If you shower, towel dry,and don't and provide a silky feel, and an Turmeric Powder,1 Tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp An effective cleanser for your apply moisturizer, you could be occlusive to lock the moisture in. Carom Seeds ( Ajwain), Oil for frying. body will feel gentle and like your doing some serious damage to your FOR KADHI: 250 gm Sour Curd. / 1 Litre of Buttermilk ( skin feeling soft rather than dry. skin. Using oil to moisturize lassi) either of the two, 3 Tbsp Gram flour ( Besan), 1Tsp Classic soap bars are going to dry Using a moisturizer when your instead of lotion Turmeric Powder ( Haldi), 1 Tsp Red Chilli powder, 1 Tsp Dhania the skin and disrupt the skin skin is still damp locks in needed Powder, 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds, ½ barrier – they strip the lipids and moisture to keep your skin from Using just an oil after your Methi Seeds, 1 Tbsp Ginger grated, 2 green chillies chopped, 1 proteins and not all liquid cleansers becoming dry or cracked. The best shower is better than nothing at all, Tbsp Dried Methi Leaves, 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil are the same. Your skin shouldn't way to preserve your skin barrier is but it still doesn't do the job of a FOR TEMPERING: 1 Tbsp Oil, 1 Tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli feel tight after washing. to pick the right cleanser that won't proper moisturizer, according to Powder. Using the wrong cleanser can strip the skin and then moisturize Waldorf.While oil holds moisture strip your skin of necessary oils to seal it in. in, it doesn't do add anything Here We go and disrupt the skin barrier. Effective moisturizers use additional. Take Besan in a bowl and add ½ cup of water to it. Start mixing it. Make sure there are no lumps. Beat the batter in circular motion till it is light in colour. It will take 5 min approximately. Mix Haldi powder, salt, red chilli powder and ajwain into it. Ways to get rid of dampness and Add chopped onions, potato and green chilli to it. Mix everything thoroughly. Meanwhile, heat oil in a kadhai. Here comes the secret to the soft Pakoras. Add 2 Tbsp of hot oil to the Pakora batter. Mix it smell from clothes thoroughly.The batter should be of dropping consistency. Reduce the flame to low and Take a little batter in your finger tips and drop it in oil one by one. Now increase the flame to very year, around this time, medium and fry all the Pakoras to a golden brown. Don't brown our cupboards start to them. Take them out and keep aside. Eemanate a foul, musty, damp Take a mixer jar and put curd / lassi in it. Add besan and smell that is usually a result of the churn it in a mixer jar till curd and besan are mixed well and monsoon humidity,which sticks to there are no lumps. If using curd then add 1litre of water also. If your clothes. This year, the using lassi add 250 ml of water. Keep aside. situation could be worse because Heat oil in a Kadhai. Add jeera, mustard seeds and methi dana of the pandemic, and the fact that to it. When it starts cracking add all the dry Spice powder. Keep we have not worn our fancy the temp at the lowest to avoid burning the spice powders. clothes in a long time. But, there is Immediately add lassi & besan mixture. Also add grated Ginger so much we can do to remedy the and green chilli. Keep stirring for two minutes on medium flame. situation. If you are looking for When it starts boiling turn the flame to low. Let it simmer for 20 simple ways to get rid of the smell minutes. Don't cover the pan otherwise the kadhi will spill over. so that your wardrobe starts to feel After 20 minutes when the kadhi forms a smooth consistency add fresh again, consider these simple Pakoras to it. Let it simmer for another 5 min on low flame. After home remedies. 5 min add kasuri methi and remove from flame. Heat desi ghee in a pan. Add Kashmiri chilli powder to it. Put Vodka this tempering on kadhi and serve hot with rice, roti and paratha. Vodka not only offers to uplift your mood, but also takes care of monsoon dampness. Just take a little bit of the liquid and transfer it into an empty spray container. Add some water to it, so that it gets diluted, and then spritz it directly on clothes. The smell will go away wipe the surface with soap and Vinegar in a jiffy. water, and you are good to go. Is there anything that lemon Another household favourite, juice cannot do? Being acidic in Baking soda vinegar can be used beyond nature, it can wipe out the fungi This powder is a must-have in cooking, too. As mentioned earlier, that cause the musty smell. Just all houses because it can take care fungi cannot live in acidic mix lemon juice with water and of so many of your problems. All conditions, and vinegar provides create a potent and effective you need to do is sprinkle baking plenty of it. Pour a little bit of cleaning solution. Apply it soda on the areas that seem moldy vinegar in areas where you sight You Can reach me at: www.triptasfoodtunnel.com specifically on the areas that have to you, and ones that are mold, and then wash them. This Email : [email protected]. the odour. Once you are done, just emanating foul odour. can get rid of unwanted smells. Instagram: @triptasfoodtunnel THE INDIAN PANORAMA HEALTH FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 25 NAPPING FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR COULD BE BAD FOR YOUR HEART HEALTH f you're a fan of lengthy daytime naps, you may want to rethink Iyour habit, according to a meta- analysis of research presented at the European Society of Cardiology's annual meeting. Though only the abstract of the study is currently available, the authors, who are from Guangzhou Medical University in China, shared preliminary findings, which suggested that naps for longer than Here’s how anorexia an hour can increase a person's risk of heart disease and early death. The researchers looked at 20 may stunt young previous studies on naps, heart disease, and death risk, including women’s growth data on 313,651 people, of whom a third (39%) reported taking regular irls with anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder naps. causing people to obsess about weight and what They concluded that naps of any Gthey eat) can have stunted growth and may not duration increased a person's risk same time, the results conflict with too high, it can lead to a heart reach their full height potential, according to a new of death by 19%, and said it could be research that's found naps to attack. study. because participants used naps as improve brain function and lower The study did have caveats. Since The study was published in the Endocrine Society’s replacements for a full night of blood pressure. it was an analysis of previous Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. sleep, which is essential for allover There was one nap-positive studies, it's possible other factors Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person health. finding in the new study: short naps like participants' lifestyles, ages, or loses an unhealthy amount of weight on purpose by But people who took long naps, of in the 30- to 45-minute range could underlying conditions contributed dieting, sometimes along with excessive exercise, 60 minutes or longer, had the improve a person's heart health. to the results. Therefore, the study binge eating, or purging behaviours. People with highest risk, they said. According to "The results suggest that shorter authors can't say there's a direct anorexia nervosa have an intense fear of gaining the study, those people were 30% naps might improve heart health in link between naps and heart disease weight and a disturbed body image (such as thinking more likely to suffer premature people who sleep insufficiently at or death risk. they are fat even when they are very underweight). death, and 34% more likely to night," as opposed to longer naps Other research has found naps to “Our findings emphasise the importance of early develop heart disease, than people that could increase inflammation be beneficial to brain function, but and intensive intervention aiming at normalization of who didn't nap at all. and mess with a person's nighttime it all depends on the duration of the body weight, which may result in improved growth The study's findings build on sleep, Pan said in the release. nap and how it's being used. and allow patients to reach their full height potential,” existing research that suggest long Previous research found a 60- If a person consistently uses a said the study’s corresponding author, Dalit Modan- naps can contribute to minute midday nap can lower a nap to replace sleep lost during the Moses, M.D., of The Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s inflammation, high blood pressure, person's blood pressure almost as night, it's likely their midday Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, in Tel and diabetes, according to lead much as blood-pressure medication snooze is detrimental to their Hashomer, Israel. study author Dr. Zhe Pan. At the can. If a person's blood pressure is health. “We suggest that the height impairment is a marker for other complications of anorexia nervosa affecting the person’s overall health in several aspects: bone health, cognitive function, and problems with pregnancy and childbirth later in life. Early diagnosis Things to deal with gum inflammation and treatment could prevent, or at least reduce, the risk of these complications.” The researchers studied 255 girls around 15 years old Brush your teeth regularly has blunt scaling tips which work who were hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. They Brushing is the most important via mechanical vibration along measured their height at the time of admission, part of your regular oral hygiene with continuous irrigation with discharge and at adult height and found it was lower routine and one of the reasons for water. One should get dental than expected. Adult height was significantly shorter it is so is because it helps in scaling done in every 6 months. than expected when compared to the genetic potential keeping the inflammation-causing according to the average of the patient’s mother and bacteria away. You should brush Add vitamin C in your diet father’s heights. your teeth twice a day (once before Yes, vitamin C can improve the “This study may have implications for the eating breakfast and then after immunity of the body but it is also management of malnutrition in adolescents with having dinner) with a soft or ultra- a reservoir of antioxidants. These other chronic diseases in order to achieve optimal bristled toothbrush. Do not brush antioxidants help the gums heal adult height and bone health,” Modan-Moses said. harshly or else you may end up and repair themselves. Regular hurting yourself. consumption of vitamin C helps in reducing the bleeding from gums PAGE SPONSORED BY Use floss after brushing and makes them healthier. You can Dental floss is not so commonly add vitamin C rich foods such as DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND used by everyone but it is the best oranges and lemons in your diet way of cleaning the space between treatment done to clean the and if that isn’t possible, you can DR. SATISH ANAND your teeth. Unlike a toothpick, excessive build-up of plaque take over-the-counter Former Chairman, Board of floss would clean the area without (sticky colourless bacterial deposit supplements. Trustees, AAPI National harming the gums or the teeth. on the surface of the tooth) and E-Mail: Regular flossing along with proper calculus (hardening of plaque) on Regular dental checkups [email protected] brushing can prevent the teeth. Plaque and calculus pull the Everyone should ideally get collection of calculus on teeth, gums down and transfer the their dental check-up done twice a thus keeping the gums healthy. bacteria inside the gums. Dental year, irrespective of any dental GITANJLI ANAND scaling is a painless procedure issues or concerns. This could help Former President, India Get dental scaling done which does not require any your dentist rule out any dental Association of Long Island Dental cleaning or scaling is a anaesthesia. It is done with the issues such as gum inflammation (IALI) non-invasive procedure. It is the help of an ultrasonic scaler that or tooth cavity at an early stage. E-mail: [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 26 New Facebook Scientists using locusts to make Reality Labs to develop next-gen self-driving cars safer than ever

AR/VR products ngineers have recently discovered he social networking giant has how locusts will be able to help renamed its augmented Emake self-driving cars safer. Treality/virtual reality (AR-VR) Saptarshi Das, an Assistant Professor of team as Facebook Reality Labs as the Engineering, Science & Mechanics at company starts building the next-gen Penn State University, and other computing platform for deeper researchers built their collision detector immersive experiences. based on what they learned after Previously, Facebook Reality Labs examining how locusts avoided bumping was the name given to its research into each other. division, which had historically been See, it turns out that locusts aren't just known as Oculus Research. single minded eating machines. They The company on Tuesday have a single neuron called the lobula announced to organize its annual giant movement detector (LGMD), conference ‘Facebook Connect’ according to Monday's issue of the online virtually on September 16 and will be journal, Nature Electronics. The LGMD free for everyone to attend. is how the short-horned grasshopper “Our research teams have helped prevents itself from getting into a establish Facebook Reality Labs as a collision with other locusts. Das and his pioneer in the AR/VR space as we team have built a nanoscale collision work to deliver the next computing detector that works in the same way as platform,” said Andrew Bosworth, the escape response of an LGMD neuron. Head of Facebook Reality Labs. Das and his colleagues wrote, "We believe that our in-memory task-specific photodetector is small and uses only a changes in these two inputs and realizes Microsoft brings computing and sensing approach can small amount of energy to complete its that something is going to collide. So the potentially lead to the development of specific task. avoiding locust changes direction," said low-cost, energy- and area-efficient So how exactly does it work? Well, Darsith Jayachandran, Das' team real time audio collision avoidance systems for when a locust spots an incoming locust, member. applications in robotics and autonomous the image of the approaching insect "We are always looking for animals transcription to vehicle designs." becomes larger. When the excitation with unusual abilities, ones that do Collisions detectors aren't something signal increases, the locust changes its something better than humans. Insect Word new, but this locust-inspired tech may speed and avoids colliding with the other vision is something people use regularly o help students, journalists and have them beat. Current detectors within locust. to design automatic systems because researchers, Microsoft has self-driving cars happen to be large and "Because the neuron has two they fly and don't collide, but then we Tadded an audio transcription heavy. The molybdenum sulfide-based branches, the locust computes the found locusts are unique," said Das. feature into Word for the web for Microsoft 365 subscribers that will save time and effort with transcription and voice commands in Google launches faster tabs, Word. Even Google engineers are confused The Microsoft 365 users can record conversations directly in Word for the about Google’s privacy settings cool features in Chrome browser web and transcribe them oogle has introduced several features including automatically and transcribe in oogle’s privacy settings tabs that load faster and let you organise and Office mobile will arrive by the end of don’t just confuse its users Gfind them easily in Chrome browser as you work the year, the company announced on G— they confuse its or study from home. Tuesday. employees too, according to To start with, Google has made tabs 10 per cent faster Currently, there is a five-hour limit internal documents unsealed in a in Chrome via under-the-hood performance per month for uploaded recordings lawsuit over Google’s data improvements. and each uploaded recording is collection. Now the users can collapse and expand tab groups so limited to 200MB. “The current UI feels like it is it’s easier to see the ones they need to access. Transcribe detects different designed to make things possible, “If you use Chrome in your laptop’s tablet mode, speakers so after you finish yet difficult enough that people you’ll soon have an easier time flipping through your recording, you can easily follow the won’t figure it out,” one Google tabs, finding the page you’re looking for, and browsing flow of the transcript. employee said, according to the the web,” Google said in a statement on Tuesday. heavily redacted documents that Coming to Chromebooks first, a new touchscreen Wireless device were newly unsealed today. The a Google spokesperson told The interface has tabs that are larger and more practical to lawsuit was originally filed by Verge that “The Attorney General organise, and hide when people don’t need them. Arizona Attorney General Mark and the contingency fee lawyers “Rolling out on Android in this release, when you makes clean fuel Brnovich in May; the new filing this lawsuit appear to have start typing a page title into the address bar, you’ll see information in the unsealed mischaracterized our services. We a suggestion to switch to that tab if you already have it from sunlight, documents was first reported on by have always built privacy features open. You can already do this in Chrome on your The Arizona Mirror. into our products and provided laptop,” Google informed. water: Study “Even top-level Google robust controls for location data. “For Android users, we’ve improved URL sharing to esearchers have developed a employees do not understand We look forward to setting the help you quickly copy a link, send it to Chrome on your standalone device that converts under what conditions Google record straight.” other devices, and send links through other apps,” Rsunlight, carbon dioxide and collects location data,” Brnovich “A user who thought she had Google said. water into a carbon-neutral fuel, and his team wrote in the opted out of receiving ads based on You can also print the page or generate a QR code to without requiring any additional complaint. The Arizona her location is wrong on two scan or download. components or electricity. investigation was kicked off by a counts.” The outrage over the way This new QR code feature is also rolling out to The device, developed by a team 2018 Associated Press article Google hid extra location settings Chrome on desktop and can be accessed from a new QR from the University of Cambridge in showing that Google services will in “Web and App activity” — deep icon in the Chrome address bar. the UK, is a significant step toward store location data from your in Google account settings — did Coming to Chrome Beta, a new feature will help you achieving artificial photosynthesis - a Android device or iPhone — even if eventually lead the company to hover over a tab and quickly see a thumbnail preview of process mimicking the ability of you “pause” a setting called improve how it surfaces its privacy the page. This feature is useful when you have lots of plants to convert sunlight into energy. “Location History.” Even with that toggles. Small changes over the tabs that look the same. It is based on an advanced setting switched off, some Google past couple of years culminated in Google said it is also improving Chrome’s PDF 'photosheet' technology and converts apps automatically store location, Google’s current policy, which is functionality. sunlight, carbon dioxide and water along with a timestamp, anyway. auto deleting location and search Over the next few weeks, the users will be able to fill into oxygen and formic acid - a Google did not immediately history by default for new users. out PDF forms and save them with their inputs, directly storable fuel that can be either be respond to a request for comment Current users still need to visit from Chrome. used directly or be converted into on the newly-unsealed documents. their Activity Controls page to If you open the file again, you can pick up where you hydrogen. When the lawsuit was filed in May, alter their settings. left off, said the company. THE INDIAN PANORAMA BIZ & FINANCE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 27 Accenture to lay Alibaba puts India investment off 5% global workforce plan on hold amid China tensions ech giant Accenture is expected to lay off at least 5% of its hina’s Alibaba Group has put on Tglobal workforce due to the hold plans to invest in Indian Covid-19 crisis, the firm told The Ccompanies, two sources aware of Australian Financial Review (AFR). the plans told Reuters, amid souring According to the AFR report on business relations and rising political Tuesday, in an internal global staff tension between the two nations after a meeting CEO Julie Sweet said despite clash on their Himalayan border. cutting subcontractors and halting Alibaba, which has fuelled the growth fresh recruitment, the company still of several Indian start-ups, will not put needed to reduce numbers as the in fresh funds to expand its investments pandemic had taken hold. in the country for at least six months, the “In a normal year, we transition out sources said. about 5 per cent and we hire to replace However, there are no plans to reduce them, because we are in a demand its stakes or exit investments, they added. scenario,” Ms Sweet was quoted as The sources declined to be identified as saying in the meeting. the talks are private. “Right now, we’re not in a demand Alibaba did not respond to a request for scenario, so if we manage out the comment. same percentage of people and don’t The Chinese conglomerate and its replace them, it allows us to continue affiliates Alibaba Capital Partners and to invest and preserve some people Ant Group have invested more than $2 who have lower chargeability for billion in Indian companies since 2015 when the market comes back,” she and participated in funding rounds of at reportedly said at the meeting in mid- least another $1.8 billion, according to In its IPO filing, Ant said a change in opportunistic takeovers amid the Covid- August. data from PitchBook, which tracks foreign investment rules in India had led 19 pandemic. private market financing. to a “further evaluation of the timing” of However, a border clash in June, in Oil holds near Hitting the brakes could slow its additional investment in Zomato. which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, fundraising plans for some of Alibaba’s Ant also said it counted Paytm owner escalated tensions, and India imposed investee companies in India, which One97 Communications, in which it has a stricter curbs on Chinese goods and five-month high include payments platform Paytm, 30% stake, as an associate or joint businesses amid calls for boycotts. il rose towards $46 a barrel on restaurant aggregator and food delivery venture partner over which it has “Alibaba and a few others have put on Wednesday, near the highest service Zomato, and e-grocer BigBasket. “significant influence”. hold their India investment plans for six Osince March, lifted by US Ant Group, which is preparing for an India, in April, put investments from months and they are hoping that things producers shutting most of their IPO, on Tuesday called out the challenges China and other bordering countries would cool off a bit after that,” said one offshore Gulf of Mexico output ahead it faces in India. under greater scrutiny to prevent of the sources. of Hurricane Laura and a report showing a drop in US crude inventories. Renewed worries over the Covid-19 pandemic, which has squeezed Honda goes small with first Tata plots ambitious demand and sent prices to record lows in April, capped gains after reports this week of patients being re- all-electric car Honda e e-commerce push to take on infected, raising concerns about future immunity. Brent crude rose 2 cents to $45.88 a barrel by 0815 GMT, Amazon, Reliance while US West Texas Intermediate ndia’s Tata Group, the sprawling $111 billion jewelry- crude fell 3 cents to $43.32. Both to-salt empire, is getting a huge digital makeover. The benchmarks settled at a five-month Iconglomerate is building an all-in-one e-commerce high on Tuesday. app for its swathe of consumer products and services, a “Oil traders will be preoccupied person familiar with the matter said. The prototypes, with the hurricane today,”said Tamas which consolidate all of the group’s consumer-facing Varga of broker PVM. “Once the businesses and existing online assets, are ready and a danger passes, demand launch is expected by end-2020 or early next year, the considerations will come into focus person said, asking not to be identified discussing again.” confidential matter.The Mumbai-based group is stepping up efforts to have a significant presence online in a Moody’s affirms market where internet users are forecast by Cisco Systems Inc. to reach 900 million by 2023. Almost all of them use smartphones to watch streamed content, shop SBI’s deposit s many automakers bet on battery capacity roughly half that and pay for purchases. sedans and SUVs in the of the Model 3, driving just 280 Tata is also seeking to catch up with rivals such as ratings at ‘Baa3’ Aswitch to electric vehicles kilometres per charge. Amazon.com Inc., Walmart Inc.’s Flipkart and new oody’s Investors Service on (EV), Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd "Most EVs use large capacity entrant, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Tuesday affirmed the long- has decided smaller is better for batteries, but often, much of that Industries Ltd., who have unveiled grand plans for India. Mterm local and foreign its first-ever all-battery car. capacity goes unused during city Reliance just finished raising more than $20 billion from currency deposit ratings of State The Honda e, released in driving," said Tomofumi Ichinose, investors, including Facebook Inc. and Google, for its Bank of India (SBI) at ‘Baa3’. Europe earlier this month, is a chief engineer of the Honda e, digital services platform. ‘Baa’ rating indicates moderate compact model meant solely for told reporters earlier this week. credit risk. city driving. That contrasts with "We question whether larger However, the global rating agency, Tesla Inc, whose Model 3 sedan vehicles are appropriate for urban in a statement, said it has dominates the battery EV market, areas, and believe that smaller is a downgraded SBI’s Baseline Credit and others such as Audi AG and better option for cities." Assessment (BCA) and adjusted BCA Hyundai Motor Co that have With a retro, ultra-compact to ‘ba2’ from ‘ba1’ on account of focused on SUVs with long design evoking Honda's classic concern on asset quality due to driving ranges. High battery costs N360 and N600 models from the moratorium. have kept EVs at the premium end 1960s, the two-door Honda e is The downgrade of SBI’s BCA to of the car market, and many intended as an upmarket city car, ‘ba2’ from ‘ba1’ reflects Moody’s view automakers are developing bigger, whose price tag of around 33,000 that the bank’s asset quality and all-purpose models, some of euros ($39,000) is higher than profitability will deteriorate, it said. which can drive as far as 570 Renault's Zoe ZE50, which is ‘ba’ indicates substantial credit risk. kilometres on a single charge. roomier and has a longer driving The Honda e, however, has a range. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 28

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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 31 - September 6, 2020 ARIES: Ganesha says another period draws to LEO: Ganesha says new ideas take you by SAGITTARIUS: Ganesha says journeys, an end and the phase has an intense pitch to it. storm. You look at meditation and yoga and try to relationships and acquisitions all conspire to The trends are encouraging. There is more work change your lifestyle. You need to lose weight, and come together, and you are both enthused and and a lot of love; in all probability there will be the party scene also beckons. There will be happy as you cope well despite your hectic many loves to contend with. You will be playing marriages in the family and friend circles and, of schedule. There will be travel, loans, sex, passion, the field. The primary focus of the period will be course, you have to attend. Those in the creative funds, buying / selling / shopping and reaching on relationships, bonds, ties of love and affection. fields will be honored for their outstanding out to people. Ganesha says that both professional There will be some upheavals at home and your contributions. networking and personal bonding will be equally interactions at work will also be vastly different. VIRGO: Ganesha says despite all the important in this phase. TAURUS: Ganesha says you will earn good distractions, you shine at the workplace. There is CAPRICORN: Ganesha says there are money and there will also be a lot of entertaining; no stopping you. You are inspired and hard wonderful moments spent with your beloved. This much of it will be official and you gain from it too. working. You not only look for new ways to is a great way to end the period. Those who are Your children will be a source of joy and the progress but will also try to identify, improve and single may think of taking the plunge. Those interactions with the elderly at home will be more streamline your efforts. You do not let go. If already married will have a second or third meaningful, warm, and empathetic. You reach out employed, your prospects are bright. If on your honeymoon. Those who have recently broken up to others and your focus will widen to include own, you will be in the throes of major expansion. will find new love. Love is in the air and you enjoy extended family and kin, the community and the Ganesha is with you. every moment of it. There may be a family neighborhood, perhaps even the world at large. LIBRA: Ganesha says you also give expression holiday too to some exotic locale. The potential is GEMINI: Ganesha says you look at new ideas to your fun side. You want to let your hair down endless. to get better results. You are looking at every way and join your friends for a good time. But you also AQUARIUS: Ganesha says there are many to maximize your output. You are on the go know that this is the time to look ahead. All your sensitive and emotional moments, and you want to breathing fire. The family is happy as all future ambitions, plans and projects will share them with those who matter. Your world is in misunderstandings have been sorted out and necessitate a load of work to make them happen. order and you are relaxed and happy.You decide to work has a new momentum. You may have to take There will be collaborations and ties, may be even have fun and join the party. You are in the mood to extra care of your health though as you have been romantic and / or marital relationships, a fair wine and dine with your friends, be a happy host, in an indulgent mood for long and will need amount of risk-taking and also substantial enjoy life, live well and love well. Ganesha blesses discipline. travelling. you as you step into another period. CANCER: Ganesha says it is a good time to get SCORPIO: Ganesha says there are so many PISCES: Ganesha says you realize in moments cracking on a new diet or exercise regimen. You things happening in your life and you are of contemplation that you need love and the may need to slow down; a short stint at a healing caught up in it like a pigeon in a storm. This warmth of companionship. It is far more center or health spa may not be a bad idea at all. period has many challenges and you do well important than success, money and material Do this as a preventive measure. It is better to be to handle them with purpose and elan. progress. Your attitudes have changed and you safe than sorry. There could be times when you Finance and family are well looked after and firmly believe that marriage, romance, the joys of feel a bit depressed or think differently or out of there could also be an addition to the family. wedded bliss are much more your scene than the box. Do not let this bother you as much as it There are many family gatherings and you being a high achiever. You have lived for yourself bothers your loved ones. These things will pass. bond with relatives whom you haven't met for long enough and have had professional success in Ganesha assures you of that. ages. this material world.

Birthday Horoscope August 31 - September 6, 2020

AUG 31: Ganesha says you might still be feeling some instability. Someone is edgily pressed by a spin of Resources and values may be at odds. of the exciting spin of last night, but the day also ideas, making decisions that upset intended plans. SEPT 5: Stern judgement or bitter frustration could offers you a sense of peace and serenity at home that Don't forget that you've got charm to offset troubles. result if yesterday's issues weren't resolved. If a child helps bring the new period in with both hope and SEPT 3: Family plans involving faraway interests or or lover is forcing a blocked financial matter, there's enthusiasm. travel are exaggerated or out of whack with what's going to be a retributive sting over SEPT 1: You might desire a retreat today from hectic realistic. Set your sights on a lovely dinner. Others refusals. holiday activities before you have to re-enter everyday entranced by your charm, lavish you with attention. SEPT 6: Take some time to calm down today and affairs. If you do, you might find some gratifying inner SEPT 4: What gets said at home could intensely unearth restore your positive outlook. Unexpected good moments to inspire you. profound family issues from the past or reveal secret moods, happy news, or faith and renewed hope get SEPT 2: The morning's malfunctions hint at the day's feelings that command resolution to re-establish trust. energy retracked. Take action on it tonight. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPIRITUALITY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 29 ONAM: THE HARVEST FESTIVAL THE 10-DAY FESTIVAL BEGAN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 22. THE INDIAN PANORAMA WISHES ITS READERS HAPPY ONAM

nam, a harvest festival that falls in zeal. The day is filled with colorful the months of August/September inauguration which features a street Oannually, is celebrated across parade. This includes different Kerala India and the world, and is main festival art forms, musicians, dancers and among Keralites. According to the carnival floats and decorated elephants Malayali calendar month of Chingam, which walks down the streets. the festival falls on the 22nd Nakshatra Pookalam: The Floral Decorations Thiruvonam, and marks the beginning of the Malayalam year, called Kolla and Arrangement Varsham. Onam festival is also called the festival The festival begins on the day known of flowers and Pookalam is one of the as Atham, and ends on the tenth day, forms of celebrating this grand festival. known as Thiru Onam or Thiruvonam, This is referred to the ritual where the also the most auspicious day during the people make designs on the floor and festival of Onam. This year, the decorate that with various flowers, celebrations leading up to Onam began usually at the door fronts and temples on Saturday, August 22 onwards and which looks like a flower mat. Thiruvonam will be celebrated on Pulikali: The Grand Tiger Dance August 31. Onam festival is celebrated to honour The literal meaning of Pulikali is ‘the the kind-hearted and much-beloved play of the tiger’, which was started 200 demon King Mahabali, who is believed to years ago. The former king of Kochi took return to Kerala during this festival. forward the legacy of tiger dance which reflected manliness. For the dance Significance hundreds of people get themselves According to Vaishnava mythology, painted and dressed like tiger and later King Mahabali defeated the Gods and they perform dance on traditional music. began ruling over all three worlds. King Vallamkali: The Snake Boat Race Mahabali was a demon king who belonged to the Asura tribe. The kind- Another fascinating thing about Onam hearted king was much-loved by the festival is the famous boat race which people. The Gods got insecure of King takes place in Kerala. The Vallamkali or Mahabali’s popularity and Lord Vishnu the snake boat race is held on the Pampa to step in and help contain Mahabali. river in a grand procession which Lord Vishnu took on his fifth avatar, in includes the Aranmula Uthrattathi boat the form of the Brahmin dwarf Vamana, race and Nehru Trophy Boat race. You and paid a visit to King Mahabali. King will be left thrilled after doing this so Mahabali asked Vamana what he wished make sure it is included in your for, to which Vamana responded, “three itinerary! pieces of land”. When Vamana was Onam Sadya: The Complete Meal granted his wish, he grew in size and in his first and second pace respectively, he A festival without delicious food is covered the sky, and then the incomplete and the Onam festival food is netherworld. The 10-day festivities also see people of tomato and pepper, eaten with rice one of its kinds and thus the Onasadya When Lord Vishnu was about to take participating in boat races called Vallam and other preparations) and the much- or the ‘Onam Feast’ is the highlight of his third pace, King Mahabali offered his Kali, Tiger dances called Pulikali, loved dessert, Parippu payasam (a rice this 10-day celebration. This is a nine- own head to the God. This act impressed worship the God or Onathappan, Tug of kheer preparation). course meal which comprises of 11-13 Lord Vishnu so much that he granted War, Thumbi Thullal or women’s dance This year, however, owing to the Covid- traditional dishes which is served on a Mahabali the right to visit his kingdom ritual, Mask dance or Kummattikali, 19 pandemic, people have been advised to banana leaf. Commemorated at the last and people every year during Onam Onathallu or martial arts, celebrate Onam within their homes and two days, this is a form of worship which festivities. Onavillu/music, Onapottan (costumes), use locally available flowers for the starts at 10 am and ends by 5 pm. folk songs among other fun activities. traditional floral carpet. Rituals Folk Dances: Festivities At Its Peak During the ten-day festivities, devotees The traditional feast Events During Onam Festival Any festival is incomplete without a bathe, offer prayers, wear traditional The traditional Onam sadya (feast) is a If you want to know what happens dance performance, and Onam festival is clothes -- women of the household wear a 9-course meal that consists of 26 dishes. during Onam festival in Kerala, then we no different. During the festival you can white and gold saree called the Kasavu It includes Kalan (a sweet potato and have made a list of all the events that you see a lot of women perform folk dances. saree - participate in dance yam coconut curry dish), Olan (white can check out! One of the dance form is Kaikottikali performances, draw flower rangolis gourd prepared in coconut curry), Avial Tripunithura Athachamayam during King Mahabali is praised. It is a called pookkalam and cook traditional (seasonal vegetables in coconut curry), type of clap dance form. Another dance feasts called sadya. Sadya is served on Kootu curry (a dish made of chickpeas), This marks the first day of Onam form is the Thumbi Thualli in which the banana leaves during Onam. rasam (a soup-like dish made with a base which is celebrated with grandeur and women dance in circles.

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Hyderabad, also exists the Old City with an altogether unique charm of its own. Ramoji Film City Hyderabad can be divided into the Since 1991, Ramoji Film City has been historic city established by Muhammad alluring tourists from every corner of Quli Qutb Shah on the southern side of the country. One of the largest film the Musi River that forms the Old City, studios in the world it has the capacity to while the New City encompasses the house almost 50 film units within a given urbanised area on the northern banks. point of time. The Old City is composed of a maze of It is also listed in Guinness Book of disorienting alleyways that expand World Records as well. Spread over 2500 outward from the Charminar. Most of acres, it is situated about 30 km away the historical attractions are situated in from Hyderabad. Its brilliant the old city. 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Hyderabad is one city, which has no The main attraction is 16 m high white dearth of tourist attractions. granite statue of Lord Bhudda with a The very well known Charminar of weight of 350 tonnes, situated at the Hyderabad is located at the Old City.This middle of the lake. The lighting show square shaped structure with a height of here is worth watching. 56 m and breadth of 30 m was One can take a ferry ride to the statue, constructed in 1591. It was built by which takes and brings back visitors at Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in regular intervals. One can indulge in the honor of his wife Bhagmati. various recreational activities which are Also referred as the ‘Arc de Triomphe offered here such as boating with the of the East’, Charminar is adorned with choice of speed boats as well as motor four towers in each corner. The minarets boats, water-skiing, parasailing and on each side, is of 48.7 m height, each cruising. The 48 seater launch offering with four storeys. Chaminar has a small dinner to its guests is a perfect place for mosque as well on the top floor. There are private parties. parts of the country.Constructed in 1976, and Rajasthani Architecture. 45 prayer spaces which are still visited by it is said it took close to 2000 tonnes of The temple has 11 ft. tall statue of Lord people, particularly on Fridays. Lighting Birla Mandir white marbles to build this stunning Lakshminarayana with a magnificent in the evening is quite glamorous and Located atop 280-foot-high hillock of temple which was brought from lotus carved around it. It also has makes for a worth watching site. Kalapahad, the beautiful Birla Mandir Rajasthan. It has drawn its architecture separate shrines for deities such as has derived its name from the from the amalgamation of three known Venkateswara, 'Padmavati' and 'Andal' as Golconda Fort industrialist Birlas who have architectural designs - South Indian well. The complex also houses a separate Just 11 km away from the city, the constructed Birla temples in various Architecture, Utkal temple Architecture temple of Lord Bhudda. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPORTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 34 Djokovic James Anderson breaks into top advances, defending W&S 10 after reaching 600 test wickets

Open champ ames Anderson the first pacer to take 600 wickets in Tests has also Medvedev ousted Jfought his way back into the top-ten nly a dozen unforced errors. rankings for Test bowlers after his Every shot crisp in windy splendid bowling performance in the Oconditions. Top-ranked Novak third and final Test against Pakistan at Djokovic had all parts of his game the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. With working Wednesday while advancing the 1-0 series win, England is now 4th to the semifinals of the Western & with 105 ratings and 3882 points. Southern Open. The Lancashire fast bowler who is of Djokovic had no problems with his 6ft 2 inch height has moved up six places creaky neck or the swirling winds in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Test during a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Jan- Ranking for Bowlers and occupies the Lennard Struff that was by far his eighth spot with 781 points ahead of the best showing of the week. likes of Jasprit Bumrah who is 9th with So far, no rust at all after the long 779 points and Trent Boult who is 10th layoff from competitive tennis. with 770 points. “Everything was worked on in the The list is headed by Pat Cummins of last six months, I had plenty of time,” Australia with 904 points and is followed Djokovic said. “I worked on every by James Anderson’s bowling partner single thing. It’s great it’s paying off Stuart Broad who has 845 points. so early after the break.” First pacer to scale mount 600 In his match Monday against James Anderson celebrating his 600 Test wicket. Ricardas Berankis, Djokovic had his The match was definitely memorable sore neck massaged twice by a trainer for James Anderson as he went on to during a 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory that become the first-ever pacer to reach 600 It was classical James Anderson again in the Test rankings. Pat Cummins, included seven double faults. The neck Test wickets in the history of the game. as he dented holes into Pakistan’s top- however, is still going strong at the top has gotten better, and so has his He also proved that he can still produce order in the first innings courtesy his spot with 904 points despite having played overall game. some more memorable performances advanced seam and swing, but had to only one Test since January. after murmurs of his retirement started wait for his fifth wicket as England Osaka pulls out of in rounds following indifferent fielders missed several chances. He Anderson now on Mission 700 performances earlier in the summer. He finally claimed the fifth wicket in the James Anderson is far from being has 23 wickets already in 2020 and his form of Naseem Shah who was caught by done after becoming the first pacer to semis to protest behind teammate Stuart Broad who has Dom Sibley to complete his 29th five- amass 600 Test wickets and he sees no 38 wickets to his name. wicket-haul in Test match cricket. reason why he can’t enter the 700-club racial injustice But Stuart Broad has played 2 tests But the moment of joy came on the alongside Shane Warne and Muttiah aomi Osaka withdrew from the more. In the list of most wickets in tests fifth and final day when James Anderson Muralitharan even though he has hit 38. Western & Southern Open in 2020, England’s bowlers occupy the bowled from back of the length and “I’ve chatted to Joe about this a little bit Nyesterday in protest against first five spots. England definitely has Azhar Ali’s thick edge flew to England and he has said he would like me to be in racial injustice hours after the two- played more tests than other teams but it skipper Joe Root at first slip. He is now Australia (for the Ashes next year),” time Grand Slam champion had will be interesting to see how things focused for his next assignment which is Anderson was quoted as saying by booked her spot in the semifinals. shape up at year-end. representing his side in Australia in the ESPNcricinfo. “I don’t see any reason The 22-year-old Japanese joins James Anderson had taken 5 wickets 2021-22 Ashes. why I can’t be. I’m working hard on my similar protests by athletes in the in the first innings of the final test as Besides James Anderson, Stuart Broad fitness all the time. I’m working hard on National Basketball Association and fans waited with bated breath but on the has also made some significant gains in my game.” Major League Baseball following the fifth day, their hopes were fulfilled when the rankings. The fast bowler, who “I feel like I’ve still got stuff to offer this police shooting of Jacob Blake, a he claimed wickets of Abid Ali and completed his 500th wicket earlier in the team. As long as I still feel like that I think Black man, on Sunday in Wisconsin. Azhar Ali. summer, has moved to the second position I’ll keep going. Can I reach 700? Why not?” It is unclear if Osaka will reconsider her decision after organisers suspended play for today as a mark of protest. The semifinals will now be played tomorrow, which is After Messi bombshell, Barca still hoping he will stay scheduled to be the final day of the event. “Before I am a athlete, I am a MADRID (TIP): Barcelona haven’t Black woman,” she said on Twitter. given up on Lionel Messi just yet. A day “And as a Black woman I feel as after the Argentine great told the club he though there are much more wants to leave, Barcelona said their important matters at hand that need restructuring project still revolves around immediate attention, rather than the player. watching me play tennis.” “We want to rebuild for the future Osaka defeated Anett Kontaveit 4-6 together with the best player in history,” 6-2 7-5 to reach the semis where she Ramon Planes, the club’s technical was scheduled to face Elise Mertens, director, said today. “We are not who beat qualifier Jessica Pegula 6-1 6- contemplating any departure on a 3 to reach her first Premier 5 contractual level because we want him to semifinal. Johanna Konta reached the stay. We have to show a huge respect for semifinals with a 6-4 6-3 win over Messi.” Maria Sakkari. Up next for Konta is a “We can’t make this a dispute between clash with Victoria Azarenka, a 7-6 6-2 Leo Messi and Barcelona because neither winner over Ons Jabeur. deserves it,” Planes said. Barcelona are trying to avoid an abrupt ending to Messi’s career at the club. His last match with a Barcelona jersey was the his representatives and club officials But Barcelona said the clause embarrassing 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich nearly 20 years ago, but it was with a mentioned by Messi expired on June 10, in the quarterfinals of the Champions burofax — a certified communication meaning that the player missed the League, one of the worst defeats in the method commonly used in Spain, similar deadline and would have to pay the clause player’s career and in the club’s history. to a telegram — that Messi told the club he of 700 million euros if he wants to leave But Messi apparently has already made up wants to leave. There was no phone call or before his contract ends in June 2021. his mind, and it seems only a matter of meeting with club officials. Just the What Messi may contend is that the clause how ugly the termination will get. burofax. In it, Messi invoked a clause in was to expire at the end of the season, Messi’s first contract with the club was his contract that allowed him to leave for which this year was moved back because signed on a napkin after a lunch between free after the end of the season. of the coronavirus pandemic. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 36