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3 INDIANS KILLED IN PEJWAR MATH HEAD VISHWESHA HEMANT SOREN TAKES OATH AS INDIAN-AMERICANS STAGE EGYPT ROAD ACCIDENT THEERTHA SWAMIJI PASSES AWAY 11TH CM OF JHARKHAND PROTEST RALLY AGAINST CAA hree Indians were killed and 13 others injured when two buses ejawar Math head Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji, one of the prominent MM working president Hemant Soren was on Sunday sworn in as the group of Indian-Americans gathered around the Mahatma Gandhi Tcarrying tourists crashed into a truck in Egypt's Suez governorate, the Preligious leaders of South India, died here on Sunday J11th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Morhabadi Ground in Ranchi. Astatue in front of the Indian Embassy here and staged a peaceful Indian embassy here said on Sunday. The buses were heading to the after a brief illness, math sources said. The 88-year old Governor Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to protest against the recently amended Citizenship Act. beach-resort town of Hurghada on swamij, a prominent face of the VHP's Soren, in the presence of senior political leaders and Chief Displaying posters like ‘United Against Hate' and ‘Stop Dividing India,' Saturday when they collided with the Ramjanmabhoomi movement, breathed his last on the Ministers from across the States. This will be the 44- the protesters, in all, 150 Indian- truck near Ain Sokhna town, about 120 premises of the Pejawar math in this holy town, they year-old JMM leader's second stint as Jharkhand Chief Americans from the Greater Washington km east of Cairo. "We regret to inform said. The Karnataka government announced a three-day Minister. Along with Soren, Congress Legislature Party Area, on Saturday alleged that India's that 3 Indian citizens have lost their lives state mourning. The last rites of the seer will be Leader Alamgir Alam, state Congress president secularism is under threat. They raised in the bus accident that occurred on performed at the Vidyapeetha in Bengaluru, founded Rameshwar Oraon and RJD MLA Satyanand Bhokta slogans against the BJP-led government December 28 near Ain Sokhna. by him, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said. were also sworn in as ministers. and sang the national anthem. THREE CAPITALS PROPOSAL Jagan can't move capital from FM to head High Power Panel Amaravati: YS Chowdhary n n PNS VIJAYAWADA nThe government PNS VIJAYAWADA The State The State government on has issued an Panel will Rajya Sabha MP YS government would Sunday constituted a High order constituting Chowdhary aka Sujana have to pay total Power Committee headed by the High Power submit report Chowdhary on Sunday said Finance and Legislative Affairs Committee. The that the Jaganmohan Reddy compensation of From city of Minister Buggana GO said the High in 21 days: government could not move about Rs 90,000 pearls Rajendranath Reddy to exam- Power Committee an inch out of Amaravati. The crore to the to city of ine the recommendations of may seek the Botsa Centre had certain powers to contractors if it the GN Rao Committee and advice of the prevent it from doing so, he Startups PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM wanted to change 4 Boston Consultancy Group Advocate General pointed out. (BCG) before making a final in regard to further Speaking to the media here the capital. "Is the announcement on the capital The 16-member High Power on Sunday, he said the State government ready city. course of action Committee comprising government would have to According to a GO issued to for compliance Cabinet Ministers and IAS pay a compensation of about to pay such a huge this effect, the other members officers will submit its report in Rs 90,000 crore to the con- compensation?" n of the committee are Revenue It will also take into account the recommendations of the Boston 21 days, said Minister for tractors if it wanted to change he questioned & Registration, Minister for Consultancy Group while finalising the strategy and give its Municipal Administration the capital. "Is the govern- MA & UD, Minister for recommendations within three weeks, the GO said Botsa Satyanarayana. ment ready to pay such a huge Industries, Minister for Speaking to the media here compensation?" he questioned. Assembly, but now he had after his party came to power Education, Minister for Home, Secretary, Member Convenor. entire State, including the cap- on Sunday, the Municipal Recalling that as an changed tack after becoming in the State. He said no YSRCP Minister for Agriculture & The government had earli- ital of AP. Following this, the Administration Minister said Opposition leader, Chief the Chief Minister. MLA had opposed construc- Horticulture, Minister for er constituted an Expert government held various delib- already GN Rao Committee Minister YS Jaganmohan Sujana Chowdhary said not tion of Amaravati in the past, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries Committee headed by GN Rao erations and decided to consti- report was submitted to the Reddy had endorsed a single project was complet- he added. & Marketing, Minister for Civil to take a quick review of the tute a High Power Committee government and Boston Amaravati as the capital in the ed in the past seven months Continued on Page 3 Supplies, Minister for development plans initiated to examine the recommenda- Consulting Group (BCG) Transport Information & so far and suggest comprehen- tions of the GN Rao report would be sought on Public Relations, Principal sive development strategy for Committee on the concept of January 3, the High Power There's more Advisor to Chief Minister, all-round development of the decentralised development and Committee then would analyse CM hails Director General of Police, State, including capital. work out a strategy on the way both the reports and recom- Violence, democracy do work I have to Chief Commission of Land Accordingly, the GN Rao forward keeping in view the mendations would be Humpy's feat finish: BIG B Acquisition & Special Chief Committee has submitted its various provisions of the announced in 21 days. 5 Secretary, Secretary, MA & report on Comprehensive Reorganisation Act. not go together: V-P PNS n VIJAYAWADA UD, Secretary, Law and Chief Development Strategy for the Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 3 PNS n HYDERABAD Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has con- In the backdrop of violence gratulated Women Grand Call money that broke out in various parts Master Koneru Humpy on 7 Capital Region farmers of the country during National winning the Women World racket claims Register of Citizens (NRC) Rapid Chess Championship and Citizenship (Amendment) defeating Lei Tingjie (China) held in pre-dawn raids Act (CAA) protests, Vice in the playoff match. The yet another President M. Venkaiah Naidu Chief Minister PNS n VIJAYAWADA said on Sunday that violence said that it is a Chant ‘Bharat life in city and democracy do not go proud In pre-dawn raids on farmers' PNS n VIJAYAWADA together. moment for houses in Amaravati region, "Dissent has to be expressed the people of ‘Will see if Mata ki Jai' to the police arrested seven per- Call money racket has in a peaceful manner," he said M Venkaiah Naidu Andhra hydro-power stay in India, sons on Sunday. The arrested claimed yet another life in the at the inaugural event of the Pradesh and of plant possible farmers were lodged in a city on Sunday. Unable to birth centenary celebrations for enlightened, meaningful India with Grand police station at Tenali. bear the harassment of the here of the late Chief Minister and constructive debate on Master making her best move in Mahadayi says Pradhan The farmers went ahead call money racket gang, Prem of united Andhra Pradesh, M CAA, NRC and the National in the Rapid Chess format basin’ PNS n PUNE with their agitation and made (36), a private transport Channa Reddy. Population Register (NPR). and wished her success in all 8 it clear that they were ready for employee (Rapido), jumped The Vice-President called Continued on Page 3 future tournaments. Union Minister Dharmendra any sacrifice for the sake of the into Buckingham canal at Pradhan said here on capital. They organised 'Vanta- Tadepalli village and ended Saturday that only those who Varpu' programmes at various his life. Before committing will say "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" places on the roads in the suicide, the deceased cap- 2019'S AAKHRI MANN KI BAAT will stay in India. He was region. tured a selfie video and men- addressing the 54th state TDP State president Kimidi tioned the four-member call conference of the Akhil Kala Venkata Rao condemned money racket members Youth doesn’t like anarchy, Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad the police action saying it was Kasula Ranga Rao, Kola (ABVP). the most undemocratic act. Kiran, Kola Rambabu and "Whether the sacrifice "Why is the government treat- TDP State president Tupakula Ramesh, were given by Bhagat Singh and ing farmers like terrorists. Do Kimidi Kala Venkata responsible for his death as instability, nepotism: PM Subhas Chandra Bose will go farmers have to move in their they harassed him. He stated PNS n NEW DELHI tentious Citizenship waste? People have fought for villages holding Aadhaar Rao condemned the that the call money gang lent Amendment Act (CAA). freedom not because we have cards?" he asked. police action, saying Rs 4 lakh and demanded Rs Prime Minister Narendra He further said that the to count after 70 years who all He alleged that the police it was the most 16 lakh, driving him to take Modi on Sunday said the youth new generation was an embod- Those are citizens. Whether we will were foisting cases against the the extreme step. of India doesn't like anarchy, iment of a new system and new make this country a farmers, who were staging undemocratic act He also mentioned that he instability and nepotism on his order which will elevate the opposing Dharamshala?" asked peaceful protests. He said the complained to the Patamata monthly radio programme country to greater heights. CAA are Pradhan. government was behaving in Kala Venkata Rao said the police but the police failed to Mann Ki Baat. "Our new generation is an ‘anti-Dalits': "Whosoever comes will an autocratic manner. "I won- government should recognise act on it. He further stated in "The youth in India likes to embodiment, a reflection of a JP Nadda stay here? We have to accept der if I am living in a democ- that the people had the right the selfie video that the four follow the system They ques- new system, a new order, a new 5 the challenges on this issue. ratic country," he said. to question the government accused abused him in the tion the system when it does age, a new thought. These are We have to make this thought The government, which was and if the government was name of caste at the Patamata not work and don't like anar- the very people who have to TODAY clear. In Bharat, it's mandato- supposed to work for the wel- intolerant to discordant voic- police station in the presence chy as they question the loop- PM Modi. Modi's comment elevate the country to greater ry to say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', fare of the people, was throt- es, the people would revolt of the police, however, no holes in the system What comes at a time when students heights", the Prime Minister ALMANAC only such type of people will tling their voices. Is question- against it. action was taken by the today's youth dislikes is insta- across the country have been told listeners during Mann Ki Continued on Page 3 Month & Paksham: stay," he said. ing wrong?" he asked. police. bility, chaos, nepotism," said protesting against the con- Baat address. Paush & Shukla Paksha Panchangam Tithi : Chaturthi: 01:54 pm Saudi plans OIC foreign ministers’ meeting on Kashmir ‘Firms will move from Nakshatram: Dhanishtha 10:47 pm PNS n ISLAMABAD Indian government's actions Foreign Minister Qureshi, Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start In a brief with regard to CAA Foreign Secretary Sohail any important work) Saudi Arabia plans to convene statement, the (Citizenship Amendment Act Mahmood, spy agency ISI hiring to attracting in 2020’ n Rahukalam: 08:11 am- 09:33 am a meeting of the foreign min- OIC last week 2019) and NRC (National chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed PNS MUMBAI ing number of dropouts and isters of member states of the Register of Citizens) and the and other senior officials. attrition that has peaked Yamagandam: 10:56 am – 12:18 pm Organisation of Islamic said it was systematic targeting of minori- Khan told the Saudi minis- With the workforce trans- beyond 22 per cent indicate Varjyam: 06:47 am- 08:34 am Cooperation (OIC) for a dis- "closely ties in India, particularly ter that alleged ceasefire viola- formed significantly over the that hiring has not just become Gulika: 01:40 pm - 03:03 pm cussion on the situation in following Muslims," the FO said. tions by India along the Line last decade, a study has revealed expensive and difficult, but Good Time: (to start any important work) Kashmir, according to a The OIC is a 57-member of Control were "stoking ten- that hiring is no more about also the inability to attract Pakistani media report. recent grouping of Muslim majority sions and imperiling regional recruitment but about attract- right talent is impacting the Amritakalam: 11:56 am - 01:09 pm Saudi Foreign Minister developments nations, including Pakistan. peace and security". ing as there are increasing business, the study showed. Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:56 am - 12:40 pm Prince Faisal bin Farhan con- affecting The body has usually been The Kuala Lumpur summit number of dropouts, and attri- About 68 per cent of veyed this to his Pakistani supportive of Pakistan and had found strong support in tion rate has peaked beyond employees are partially or fully VIJAYAWADA counterpart Shah Mehmood Muslim minority often sided with Islamabad on Pakistan because of Saudi's 22%. About 78 per cent of com- disengaged, leading to billions WEATHER Qureshi during a meeting with Prince Faisal bin Farhan in India" the Kashmir issue. growing trade ties with India panies in a survey admit that of dollars in productivity loss, Forecast: Partly Cloudy him at the Foreign Office on In a brief statement, the and the OIC's failure to take hiring and retaining has it said. The study also showed Temp: 30/18 Thursday, Dawn reported, Lumpur summit of Muslim the Foreign Office said in a OIC last week said it was strong stance on Muslim become more difficult com- that organisations in 2020 will Humidity: 63% quoting a diplomatic source. nations in view of the Gulf statement. Qureshi briefed "closely following recent devel- issues. The day-long visit of the pared to the previous year, wake up to this reality and see Sunrise: 06.45 Prince Faisal was on a day- Kingdom's reservations, the Prince Faisal on the situation opments affecting Muslim Saudi minister came after crit- according to 'The 2020 Talent technology going beyond peo- Sunset: 05.51 long visit to Pakistan to con- paper reported. "The two in Kashmir in the aftermath of minority in India." icism of the alleged pressure Technology Outlook' study by ple-intensive hiring to a tech- Current Weather Conditions vey the Saudi leadership's grat- Foreign Ministers discussed India's move to abrogate arti- Prince Faisal also called on applied by the Gulf Kingdom research-backed innovative tal- driven and branding-focused Updated December 29, 2019 5:00 PM itude for not participating in OIC's role in the advance- cle 370 on August 5. Prime Minister Imran Khan. on Pakistan to skip the Kuala ent solution provider SCIKEY. initiative that will attract talent the recently held Kuala ment of the cause of Kashmir," He also "highlighted the The meeting was attended by Lumpur summit. Longer time to hire, increas- faster. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 30, 2019 vijayawada 02

ICORDS-2019 CAPSULE VMRDA gets govt nod for ‘IIM Visakhapatnam Old couple tying the knot wins Twitterati hearts making rapid strides KERALA: Twitter users on multi-level car parking project Sunday tweeted congratulatory messages as an old couple among NewGen IIMs' staying put in a government-run PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM n The proposed eight old age home in Kerala tied the storeyed structure in the knot. Kochaniyan Menon and The multi-level car parking busy Siripuram junction Lakshmi Ammal, in their late facility may take a shape soon will provide parking 60s, met and fell in love at the as the state government has home in Ramavarmapuram in allowed Visakhapatnam facility for 510 cars and Thrissur district. As the wedding Metropolitan Region 792 two-wheelers in pictures of 67-year-old Development Authority three levels in the Kochaniyan and 65-year-old (VMRDA) to take up the pro- basement and first and Lakshmi, taken on Saturday, ject with about Rs 80 crore. second floors. The went viral, a user wrote: "Let love The proposed eight storeyed remaining six floors will cross all borders." Lakshmi wore structure in the busy Siripuram be utilised for a red silk saree and put jasmine junction will provide parking commercial activity. PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM collaborative opportunities flowers in her hair while facility for 510 cars and 792 and rewarding association. Kochaniyan looked dapper in two-wheelers in three levels in n VMRDA chairman IIM, Visakhapatnam is hosting Prof Chandrasekhar men- traditional off-white 'mundu' the basement and first and sec- Dronamraju a three-day international con- tioned the importance of data- (wrap around sarong) and a ond floors. The remaining six Satyanarayana said that ference on Operations and driven and analytics-based shirt. floors will be utilised for com- the MLCP will ease the Research and Decision decision making in the mod- mercial activity. traffic woes in the busy Sciences (ICORDS-2019). ern, complex world as 4 hurt as car rams tree Several organisations and Siripuram junction. Former Director of IIT opposed to traditional, commercial establishments in Hyderabad and distinguished hypothesis-based or intuition- VIJAYAWADA: Four persons and around the VMRDA com- "While the VMRDA will alumnus of IIT Kanpur Prof based decision making. were seriously injured when a plex are relying on on-street spend about Rs 60 crore UB Desai inaugurated the Observing that decision car rammed a tree in East parking, leading to traffic con- from its exchequer on event. making arises only when there Godavari district on Sunday. The gestion. Even the major attrac- the project, the Greater In his address, Prof Desai are options and alternatives; accident took place at tions of the VMRDA in Visakhapatnam Municipal highlighted the pervasive and constraints and contentions to Edugurallapally village in Siripuram, including Gurajada Siripuram junction. "While the due to feasibility issues and the commercial activity and Corporation will profound impact that emerg- be resolved; exceptions and Chinturu mandal of the district. Kalakshetram and Children's VMRDA will spend about Rs finances involved in the pro- potential of the locality. contribute the remaining ing technologies like Artificial exemptions are to be Four passengers were trapped in arena have been witnessing a 60 crore from its exchequer on ject. Due to the same, the The space is proposed to Rs 20 crore under the Intelligence, Machine addressed, he explained that the car when the car hit the tree. huge footfall during major the project, the Greater VMRDA has now incorporat- design in such a way that the Learning, Natural Language drawing up a set of potential Locals, who witnessed the Smart City project," said events and weekends. The Visakhapatnam Municipal ed the commercial space aspect parking issues are sorted out Satyanarayana Processing, Robotic Process alternatives, determining con- accident, rushed the injured motorists had to resort to on- Corporation will contribute in the project, which may and the VMRDA gets a rev- Automation, Internet of sequences arising from each of persons to nearby hospital in street parking due to lack of the remaining Rs 20 crore attract more private parties enue source of approximately Things are having on the way the alternatives; and measur- Bhadrachalam. The accident proper parking facilities. under the Smart City project," towards it and reduce the car to an amount of Rs.60.00 lakhs mercial space along with we live and work; and the man- ing the sufficiency of achiev- occurred when the car was VMRDA chairman said Satyanarayana. parking tariff. The VMRDA per month. The VMRDA offi- MLCP as tens of major com- ner in which the wide canvas ing the desired result and the proceeding towards Dronamraju Satyanarayana The VMRDA had proposed hopes that the plot, located cials say that the proposed site mercial establishments are of Inter-disciplinary Cyber efficiency with which the out- Bhadrachalam from said that the MLCP will ease the parking facility long ago, overlooking the sea, will will prove to be an ideal loca- located in the 500 metre radius Physical Systems is transform- come is realised, form the Rajahmahendravaram. the traffic woes in the busy but did not make any headway become an ideal location given tion for development of com- from the location of the site. ing the way decisions are taken essence of operations research and resources are managed and decision sciences. more optimally. The opportu- In his introductory remarks, nities for research in Prof Srirangacharyulu, Dean Operations and Data Sciences and Conference Chair, shared Cybercrime: Online payment are therefore immense," Prof that the event is hosting a Standard, ornamental Desai observed. number of expert talks, He praised the rapid strides keynote addresses, and presen- that IIM Visakhapatnam is tations by eminent personali- systems may prime targets in 2020 making among the comity of ties, professors, professionals, gold appreciate second and new generation practitioners and students, PNS n NEW DELHI "This year has been one IIMs and the good name that addressing issues related to it has earned for itself within current and emerging research More cybercriminal groups of many important the short span of its coming topics, leading-edge develop- will target online payment developments. Just as we into being. ments and methodologies in processing systems in 2020, Director of the Institute the two domains. researchers from global cyber- predicted at the end of Prof M Chandrasekhar The conference will wit- security and anti-virus brand 2018, it has seen the extended a very warm wel- ness over 100 presentations Kaspersky have warned. emergence of new come to all the delegates and and is being attended by over Over the past couple of participants. He shared that it 150 delegates from across the years, so-called JS-skimming cybercriminal groups, like is the first in the series of the country and outside the coun- (the method of stealing of CopyPaste, a new prestigious conferences the try as well. Presentations are payment card data from online geography of attacks by institute has scheduled. He being made in four parallel stores), has gained immense thus expressed that this is just sessions and there are five popularity among attackers. Silence group, a beginning of long journey of keynote speeches. Kaspersky researchers in their cybercriminals shifting PNS n HYDERABAD domestic sector, in urban as latest report said they are cur- their focus onto data that well as rural areas will com- rently aware of at least 10 dif- Even as the government in mence after January 14 next ferent actors involved in these helps to bypass antifraud Germany is busy with the year. Fifteen days prior to the type of attacks. in a statement. multi-factor authentication or systems in their attacks," Collector releases draft Bill for imposing restric- Makar Sankranti festival are Their number will continue "Behavioural and biometrics protection of the app connec- Yuriy Namestnikov, tions on the purchase of gold, considered to be inauspicious to grow during the next year, data is on sale on the under- tion, which may give cyber- the gold market witnessed a for buying any precious goods the report said, adding that the ground market. Additionally, criminals a potential way to Security Researcher at buying rush following which or starting a new business ven- most dangerous attacks will be we expected JS-skimmer base target users of such applica- Kaspersky, said in a PRTU calendar, diary the yellow metal took a quan- ture. on companies that provide attacks to increase and they tions Kaspersky research and statement PNS n VIJAYAWADA society and they should feel tum jump and closed at US services such as e-commerce did. With 2020 on the horizon, monitoring of underground the responsibility to educate dollars 1,510.42 (per ounce) . COMMODITIES as-a-service, which will lead to we recommend security teams forums suggests that the source Krishna District Collector Md people on ill effects to make Silver followed suit and closed The sentiment in local prin- the compromise of thousands in potentially affected areas of code of some popular mobile and Asian regions, as well as in Imtiaz released a calendar and the district free from plastic. at 17.75 dollars. cipal commodity markets at of companies. the finance industry to gear up banking Trojans was actually Eastern Europe. Their prime diary of Progressive Recognised He appreciated District In the foreign exchange Begum Bazar, Mir Alam "This year has been one of for new challenges," leaked into the public domain. targets are small banks, as well Teachers Union (PRTU) Educational Officer MV market, US Dollar appreciat- Mandi, Risala Abdullah, many important developments. Namestnikov said. Previous similar cases of as financial organizations Krishna district division at a Rajyalakshmi for receiving ed marginally before closing at Osman gunj, Kishan gunj, Just as we predicted at the end In addition, cybercriminals malware source code leakage recently bought by big players programme 'Say No to Plastic' the prestigious Indian Red Rs.71.36, while British Pound Maharaj gunj, Saroor Nagar, of 2018, it has seen the emer- will also target mobile invest- (like Zeus, SpyEye) resulted in who are rebuilding their cyber- organised here on Sunday. Cross Society award from was exchanged for Rs.93.43. Kukatpally, Bowenpally, gence of new cybercriminal ments apps which have become an increased number of new security system in accordance Speaking on the occasion, Governor Biswa Bushan Similarly, Euro and Singapore General Bazar and Monda groups, like CopyPaste, a new more popular among users variations of these Trojans. In with the standards of their par- he said that teachers play a key Harichandan and Deeksha Dollar were quoted for Market remained from geography of attacks by Silence around the globe, according to 2020, this pattern may repeat, ent companies. Besides, it is role in spreading the message award from Chief Minister YS Rs.79.82 and Rs.52.82 moderate to strong. group, cybercriminals shift- the predictions from Kaspersky the researchers warned. expected that the same banks to Say No To Plastic Carry Jaganmohan Reddy. respectively. Other lead- Despite the fact ing their focus onto data that on the expected development They said tyhat they expect may become victims of target- Bags'. With the same spirit, the International Lions Council ing currencies com- that last monsoon helps to bypass antifraud sys- of the threat landscape in the an increase in the activity of ed ransomware attacks, as banks district can be transformed as chairman M Upendra, PRTU manded the following excessive rains tems in their attacks," Yuriy financial sector. groups specialised in criminal- are among those organisations plastic-free district in the days district president D Srinu, values: Omani Riyal, caused large- Namestnikov, Security Not all of these apps utilize to-criminal sale of network that are more likely to pay a ran- to come. He said that teachers secretary GVL Perumallu and Rs.185.54, Swiss scale damage Researcher at Kaspersky, said best security practices, like access to banks in the African som than accept the loss of data. are respected by everyone in others were present. Franc, Rs.73.25, to all crops, in Saudi Riyal, particular Rs.19.04, groundnut; Kuwaiti Dinar, WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW the export of LET VOICE OF THE PEOPLE PREVAIL Rs. 235.39, groundnut Canadian Dollar, Rs.54.59, oil to China registered three- Australian Dollar, Rs. 49.88 fold increase in the current HC UPADHYAY parties. Their wrath against the Yechuri, Mayavati or Mohan party, which the courts should and UAE Dirham Rs. 19.45. year. The export has crossed n HYDERABAD government leadership of the The likes of Asaduddin Owaisi, Rahul Bhagwat, Giriraj Kishore and not overlook. The court also The global stock markets 40,000 tons. However, the present day could be under- Gandhi, Digvijay Singh, Mamata Pragna Thakur may try to fish clarified that the courts, while remained upbeat. However, benefit of increased earnings Of late, lots of noises are made stood, but we should not pardon in troubled waters for petty dealing with the condonation of following the large-scale has not gone through to the by self-proclaimed leaders of them when they belittle, insult, Banerjee, Sitaram Yechuri, Mayavati or political gains, but ultimately the delay petitions, should not dif- protests over CAA-NRC in the farmers. Hindus as well as Muslims. and humiliate the judiciary as Mohan Bhagwat, Giriraj Kishore and voice of the people and people ferentiate between private party country, the Sensex and Nifty Because of the massive Leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi well as defence and security Pragna Thakur may try to fish in alone shall prevail. At that time, and the government. 50 recorded small losses, locust attack in the border and Mohan Bhagwat have their forces. They must be con- none of the so-called champions before closing at 41,575. 14 States of Rajasthan and own narratives. While the for- demned in one voice by all peo- troubled waters for petty political of the Hindus or minorities shall CAA divides lawyers and 12,245.80 points. Brent Gujarat, the farmers have lost mer smells a rat in every deci- ple, irrespective of their caste, gains, but ultimately the voice of the have any say. Hence, let's not Close on the heels of the res- closed at 68. 20 dollars (per the standing crops of rapeseed, sion of the government, be it religion or creed. people and people alone shall prevail lend ear to these vested interests. olution dated December 22 barrel), while MCX crude jeera, bajra and maize. Though CAA or NRC or NPR, as aimed Interestingly, the term, 'peo- adopted by the country's apex closed at Rs. 4,416 (per barrel). the authorities have taken against Muslims, the latter tries ple' occurring as the third word Explain long delay: SC regulatory body, the Bar MCX gold and silver were immediate relief measures, to whitewash such 'communal' of the Preamble to the not, all decisions taken by no two opinions that the govern- While re-iterating its earlier Council of India; some 1,000 quoted at Rs.39,080 (per 10 the prices of these commodi- narrative by proclaiming Constitution, is nowhere Parliament have to be hon- ment is duty-bound to protect, stand that the court should advocates from different parts gms) and Rs.46,966 (per kg). ties are expected to see a stiff from the rooftops that all defined. Perhaps, the oured with great humility and defend and uphold the democ- adopt a liberal approach while of the country have expressed At home, standard gold (24 rise in due course. people of India are Hindus. founding fathers of the respect. The Citizenship ratic fabric enshrined in the dealing with the applications for their dissent. One wonders carat) recorded an apprecia- Meanwhile, onion prices To say the least, both the Constitution did not think (Amendment) Act, 2019, having Constitution. Therefore, there is condonation of delay, the Apex when the duly elected represen- tion of Rs.850 and closed at continued to be around Rs.100 views are 'simplistic'. Such it necessary to do so. got the seal of approval from nothing wrong if the govern- Court, in a recent reportable tative body takes a stand on an Rs.39, 040 (per 10 gms). (per kg). It would take about statements of com- Hence, the Parliament, has to be honoured, ment disallows any protests judgment, has added a word of issue, how some individual Ornamental gold too, appreci- a month for onion prices to munal elements are word, people, followed, and respected by all against the CAA and obviously caution that in doing so long advocates can dare to openly ated proportionately and was reach normal levels. nothing but childish has to be con- people, irrespective of their per- nothing wrong if it uses neces- delays should not be mechani- defy the decision of such a rep- quoted in the range of The sentiment in common manoeuvres trying strued in its generic sonal likes and dislikes. It, sary force to quell the violent cally condoned without the resentative body! Rs.37,070 - 37,170 (per 10 vegetables continued to be to fool the gullible form. Thus, it is an inclu- indeed, leaves no scope for fur- protests. court satisfying itself that there In fact, by openly expressing gms) on the closing day. Silver strong. The NECC wholesale common man of sive expression, encom- ther discussion on the matter; Keeping aside phobias, the was 'sufficient cause' for such their disagreement for whatev- (0.999) also appreciated by egg price hovered around whatever religious LEGAL passing all inhabitants of leave alone the protests, silent or larger question as to whether delay. er reasons, the thousand-odd Rs.2,000 and closed at Rs.435 and Rs.533 (per 100). faith. In short, it is India. violent. India should be declared as "a Writing the judgment for lawyers have indulged in grave Rs.46,900 (per kg). Platinum Hyderabad witnessed an nothing but vote pol- ROUNDUP This being the case, In other words, protesting Hindu Rashtra" or not; and if the three-judge bench, Justice indiscipline. Hope the all-pow- remained firm and closed at appreciation of Rs.45 at Rs.455 itics. and we having adopted against a law adopted by follow- yes, how soon or later, are bet- A.S Bopanna in Delhi erful Bar Council of India (BCI) Rs.29,380 (per 10 gms) while closing, whereas Muzaffarpur Having said that, we should the democratic form of gover- ing the due process of law is ter left to the people of this great University vs. Union of India & would take a serious view of the Palladium shed about Rs.2,000 and Hospet recorded the high- also not undermine the import nance, the elected representative nothing but defying the nation, called 'Bharat'. The likes Others said that due to long matter and initiate disciplinary and closed at Rs. 40,968. est of Rs. 533 and Rs.435, the of certain political narratives body, the Parliament, is the all- supremacy of Parliament that is, of Asaduddin Owaisi, Rahul delay in preferring appeal by the action against these members The fresh demand from the lowest respectively. churned out by such leaders, powerful organisation and the people. Here comes the role Gandhi, Digvijay Singh, aggrieved party, certain rights without being influenced of particularly from the opposition therefore, whether one likes it or of the government. There can be Mamata Banerjee, Sitaram do occur in favour of the other their seniority or status.

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he 'Azaadi' slogan, albeit in a where leaders are engaged in the different context, seems to be game of one-upmanship. In seg- Treverberating across the A throwback slogan that reverberates ments like Kollapur, where the country. Over the past four days, MLA elected from Congress joined many rallies have been held in Even in this rally, the star attraction menst. He does ask the media to of the State. return of their respective lands, it the TRS, the competition has cer- northern Telangana districts too on was the slogan pertaining to highlight issues, saying the media REPORTERS’ This suspicion gains credence as is surprising that the farmers are tainly become a rivalry and the fol- a grand note. Almost all the rally- Azaadi. Come what may, the has responsibility to expose gov- the farmers are still hanging veg- not responding to the offer. lowers of sitting MLA ists, in urban and semi urban Azaadi slogan has hit almost all the ernment failures. On Friday, etables grown before their tents However, one thing is clear. The Harshawardhan Reddy and former parts, are opposing CAA and NRC. nooks and corners of the country, Uttam asked media personnel to D ARY during their protests. Whether it is government is not in a position to minister Jupalli Krishna Rao have Apart from raising slogans, the par- with even non-Hindi-speaking publish an analytical piece on the an indication of their desire to take change its mind on the Capital as started getting involved in physical ticipants have exalted the main slo- areas getting its import right. indifferent attitude of the state back possession of their lands is not it will trigger another wave of attacks and clumsy scuffles. The gan into almost a song to attract government, which gave permis- clear as they have neither demand- protests. Let's wait and see what's competition would become in the more and more people. Initially the Politicos' smooth talk to sion to RSS rally, while denying know very well about Telangana ed return of their lands nor com- in store for not only Amaravati days ahead as some of the wards rally held in Nizamabad saw par- mould media permission to Congress for orga- Congress. pensation in the event of shifting farmers but also people in other identified in the urban local bod- ticipation of Muslim groups and all "Media distorted my views", nizing Tiranga rally from Gandhi of the capital to a place elsewhere regions. ies have less three thousand votes. political parties, except of course, "media misinterpreted my views", Bhavan to Ambedkar Statue. What's on farmers' mind? in the State. If any leader or group head takes the BJP. The slogan-chanting "media highlighted only a section Media gave due publicity to his The farmers' protests in While the general public in Competition turning into rivalry the issue seriously, the party's youths are coming out openly to of my speech", "media fabricated comments. Yet, Congress leaders Amaravati have thrown up an Guntur and Krishna rose in anger The one-sided election process prospects would be dumped. echo "Azaadi -Azaadi" much like it", "it was fake news against me" were disappointed. So were media important question of their against the move to shift the of urban local bodies in the districts JNU students' union leader are typical complaints of present- persons who foresaw untoward demand. It is not clear whether they Capital, what's on the farmers' is ultimately paving the way for stiff (Contributed by Kanhaiah Kumar. On Saturday, day political leaders against media. incidents due to mounting tension are demanding justice for have fore- minds is still a big question. competition within the ruling TRS Kolishetty Venkateshwarlu, there was an encore in However, TPCC chief and at Gandhi Bhavan. The party's gone their fertile lands or working Though the State government in areas like Mahabubnagar. It is P V Kondal Rao, Hanamkonda-Warangal city in Nalgonda MP N Uttam Kumar decision to scale down the rally to with the altruistic objective of hav- has hinted at offering 'worthwhile leading to rivalry within various Avinash Deepak Puli, which political parties took part. Reddy never made such state- Satyagraha was not expected. They ing the Capital right in the centre compensation' in addition to the groups in certain constituencies Seelam Arozie ) CAPSULE Crime rate dips by 6% in State Raghavulu opposes CM condoles Udipi 3 capitals proposal pontiff's death PNS n VIJAYAWADA n DGP Gautam Sawang n Weekly-off for the police was n AMARAVATI: Chief Minister YS said the Disha Act was a significant welfare step PNS VISAKHAPATNAM The crime rate in the State Jaganmohan Reddy expressed path-breaking while taken up by the government. grief over the passing away of has come down by six per Opposing the YSRCP gov- cent while Spandana, the implementation of Andhra Pradesh was the first ernment's proposed three the pontiff of Udipi Pejawar zero FIR and other State to take such initiation in Mutt, Vishwesha Tirtha Swami. grievances forum, is func- capitals, CPM politburo The Swami will be remembered tioning very well and the measures would go a the country and termed the member BV Raghavulu on for his spiritual and service Disha Act has been a histor- long way in move as historical. This Sunday said that the CMO, orientation, which was dedicated ical step taken by the State maintaining law and contributes to better delivery Secretariat, and legislature to the welfare of society, he said. government. order of the police services, he said should be at one place for Speaking to the media here effective administrative and on Sunday, DGP Gautam convenience of the general CS offers prayers Sawang said the Disha Act was a significant welfare step would give happiness if a life public. at Durga temple was path-breaking while taken up by the government. is saved." He also said that proposed n VIJAYAWADA: Chief Secretary implementation of Zero FIR Andhra Pradesh was the first He said that the profession- executive capital in Vizag The proposed Executive and other measures would go State to take such initiation in al efficiency and competence would not boost the develop- Capital in Vizag wouldn't Neelam Sawhney, along with her DGP Gautam Sawang family, visited Sri Durga a long way in maintaining the country and termed the of the state police department ment of north Andhra. generate much Malleswara Swamivarla law and order. move as historical. This con- was 88 per cent, the highest Speaking to newsmen here employment and Devastanam atop the He said that the Chief "'No other State police "The significant aspect tributes to better delivery of for any State in the country. on Sunday, Raghavulu said wouldn't lead to Minister's brainchild department has received that was achieved from the the police services, he said. He mentioned that the rate of that the CPM was in support Indrakeeladri on Sunday. The development in the Chief Secretary offered prayers Spandana has shown effective seven national awards and we past six months was women The police department has rapes in the State was 2.09 of decentralised development results and of the 55,121 are proud of our achieve- safety issues and initiatives conducted 'Operation per cent against the national but against the decentralisa- north Andhra Pradesh to Goddess Kanakadurga. region, opined CPM Temple Executive Officer MV petitions filed so far with ments," he said. taken up as per the instruc- Dolphin Nose' and average of 5.2 per cent. Road tion of administration. The Suresh Babu welcomed the Chief Home Department, through "The crime rate has come tions of the State govern- 'Operation Muskaan', which accidents are the concerned location of Secretariat and politburo member BV Secretary with temple protocol. Spandana, only five per cent down by 6 per cent compared ment," he said. were remarkable achieve- area and we are going to work the Assembly at one place Raghavulu. cases were pending. to last year. Our crime rate is He said that including a ments. Operation Muskaan on this by using technology and the judiciary could be Devasthanam priests gave 'Veda n If the government Aashirvachanam' to her on the He mentioned that the 216 per one lakh population woman police officer as a has rescued 5,738 children. efficiently to address the decentralised, he added. occasion. Later, EO Suresh Babu Zero FIR registration sys- as against the national aver- part of the Village Secretariat The State Disaster Response issue. Dismissing the YSRCP's establishes gave goddess portrait and tem in every police station is age of 237 per one lakh pop- system; Village and Ward Force (SDRF) has saved 46 "Murder and grievous hurt opinion that the develop- manufacturing units and prasadam to the Chief Secretary. being implemented strin- ulation," he said and added Samarkshana Samithi was a lives in different situations. cases have come down but ment of capital Amaravati IT Units in north Andhra, gently and effectively. These that if the cases registered significant step. He lauded The DGP said, "The Chief small rioting cases have would entail a burden on the the region will be would show more fruitful during elections were exclud- the government for taking Minister during the review increased and that was also exchequer, and require at developed, he added. CP distributes results with the speedy inves- ed, the decreased crime rate such a gender-sensitive step. meeting said that even a sin- because of riots during the least Rs 1 lakh crore invest- artificial limbs tigation. could be 10 per cent. Weekly off for the police gle life matters and that elections," he added. ment, Raghavulu said that Rs VIJAYAWADA: Police 5,000 crore is much enough ernment establishes manu- Commissioner Ch Dwaraka for the required infrastruc- facturing units and IT Units Torumala Rao on Sunday ture at Amaravati. in north Andhra, the region distributed artificial limbs to four Coming down heavily on will be developed, Raghavulu RGUKT-AP to host All India Chief Minister YS added. students from Anantapur, Guntur TV anchor meets and Krishna districts, who lost Jaganmohan Reddy, Terming Jagan's three cap- their limbs in road accidents here Raghavulu said that Jagan itals ideas is a wrong deci- on Sunday. Artificial limbs were Inter-University Yoga Meet failed to oppose the attempts sion; the CPM leader said distributed free by Sudheekshan to privatise the that how the Assembly and DGP, seeks action n Foundation. Beneficiaries are PNS VIJAYAWADA Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Chief Minister's office will be Kavya from Anantapur, studying (VSP) by giving away a huge located in Amaravati when Class IX, who lost both her legs Rajiv Gandhi University of chunk of land to South the executive capital and in a road accident. Narendra from Knowledge Technologies Korea's POSCO for forming CM's camp office are pro- against attackers (RGUKT)-AP would organ- a joint venture. We have posed in Vizag, he pointed Guntur, studying Class X, lost his right hand in a road accident, ise the All India Inter-univer- been demanding to allot cap- out. Manogna from Amaravati, PNS n AMARAVATI sity Yoga (Men & Women) tive mines and sufficient The BJP government at studying Class IX, lost her left leg Championship 2019-20 on funds to VSP, so far Jagan has the Centre has been trying to in a road accident and P Raju Telugu channel TV9 anchor GRUKT campus from done nothing for save the divide the nation with its from Tenali of Guntur district, Nallamothu Deepthi, who was January 6 to 10, said RGUKT VSP," Raghavulu pointed out. Pro-Hindu approach and by studying degree, lost right leg in attacked while covering the Chancellor KC Reddy on The proposed Executive trying to implement the NRC an accident and the four were 'Mouna Deeksha' of BJP State Sunday. Capital in Vizag wouldn't and CAA across the nation. given artificial limbs by president Kanna He said that 125 universi- generate much employment The CPM has decided to Sudheekshan Foundation. Lakshminarayana met DGP ties from across 23 States and wouldn't lead to devel- take several agitations against Sudheekshan Foundation founder Gautam Sawang, along with would participate in the four- opment in the north Andhra the BJP to save the nation, Ch Vimala said that the her colleague at his office in day competition which is Pradesh region. If the gov- Raghavulu added. foundation was established in Mangalagiri on Sunday, and organised at RGUKT for the 2007 and every month they demanded that stringent It may be recalled that first time. distribute artificial limbs to people action be taken against the Deepthi and her team The chief guest of the inau- who lost limbs in road accidents attackers. She submitted a gural programme would be with the support of NRIs. representation to the DGP. went to the Amaravati Governor Biswa Bushan sities from Andhra Pradesh, valedictory function will be 7 Capital Region farmers Additional DCP S Harikrishna, Deepthi alleged that the pro- foundation at Harichandan and the guests Telangana, Karnataka, on January 10 presided over DCP (crime) D Koteswara Rao, testers had attacked her delib- of honour would be Ajeya Kerala, Tamil Nadu and 90 by Prof Hema Chandra Sudheekshan Foundation erately to take revenge on her. Uddandarayunipalem Kallam, Principal Advisor to universities from North India Reddy. The chief guest will be held in pre-dawn raids members K Rajasekhar, K It may be recalled that in the CRDA Region the Chief Minister of Andhra would participate in the Dr Adimulapu Suresh, Rajakumari, KSS Prasad, M Appa Deepthi and her team went to Pradesh, Satishchandra, championship. He said trans- Education Minister, Continued from Page1 said that though the TDP Rao and students who lost limbs the Amaravati foundation at to Kanna's Deeksha Special Secretary to portation facility would be Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, government had promised to were present. Uddandarayunipalem in the Government, Department of provided to the participants Minister for Tourism, and Meanwhile, Mangalagiri give developed plots to the CRDA Region to Kanna's on Friday when Higher Education, Andhra from all the nearer railway distinguished guests will be MLA Alla Ramakrishna farmers, it had failed to do Deeksha on Friday when sud- suddenly a group of Pradesh, Shamsher Singh stations and bus stations to Kotagiri Sridhar, MP Eluru, Reddy made controversial so. However, the present denly a group of people Rawat, Principal Finance the campus. Cost free lodg- Meka Venkata Pratap Appa comments stating that only YSRCP government was attacked her. They behaved people attacked her Secretary, Government of ing and boarding is arranged Rao, MLA, Nuzvid. 10% per cent of the agitators ready to return their lands to rudely with her. Andhra Pradesh. for all the participants and Two teams (men & were farmers and the rest of farmers if they wanted to Deepthi alleged that many false propaganda against her, He further stated that a officials. women) from each universi- the protesters were brought by cultivate them. people trolled her on the social she said and alleged that they total number of 1,572 stu- He said that messes, along ty will participate in the the TDP from other regions. It may be recalled that media by posting her old were doing this by editing the dents will participate, which with food court, are arranged competition and first/sec- He said,"TDP president N Panchayat Raj Minister videos and sough action videos. Deepthi was charged include 650 male and 663 on payment in view of the ond and third prizes will be Chandrababu Naidu has Peddireddy Ramachandra against them as well. with calling women protesters female participants from var- number of people from given to the best performers brought people from other Reddy had made similar Attributing certain words as paid artistes in Amaravati. ious universities besides 247 North and South India, South in team and individual cate- districts to stage protests in observations during a press that she had never uttered, This led to the protesters vent- officials, coaches and man- Indian and North Indian. gory, said the chancellor on Amaravati," he said. conference at Tirupati miscreants were resorting to a ing their ire at journalists. agers. He said that 35 univer- He further said that the the occasion. The Mangalagiri MLA recently. Jagan can't move capital from Violence, democracy do not go together: V-P FM to head High Power Panel Continued from Page1 Judiciary (Kurnool). Close on Amaravati: YS Chowdhary Continued from Page1 the heels of his announcement, The government is now wait- the Expert Committee headed by High Power Committee will Continued from Page1 in backward regions. ed educational institutes "As regards CAA, NRC and NPR, the ing for the BCG report, which GN Rao submitted its report to Prime Minister were set up in the area in people of the country should have an will be submitted on January 3. the government. submit report in 21 days: Botsa "Changing the capital is Narendra Modi had laid the last five years. People enlightened, meaningful and constructive The government has issued an Later, it was widely that not as easy as changing the foundation stone for had donated Rs 42 crore discussion and not jump to hasty conclu- order constituting the High believed that Jaganmohan Reddy Continued from Page1 oped. The government would cars. It is not enough to Amaravati and the Centre for construction of sions," said the Vice-President, adding "ours Power Committee. The GO said would announce a single capital go ahead after a comprehensive construct buildings at the would release funds for its Amaravati, he added. is a mature democracy and there is no place the High Power Committee may in Visakhapatnam with The main objective of the analysis of the 13 districts of the place of your choice," the construction. Both the Stating that if govern- in it for violence." seek the advice of the Advocate Legislative and Executive func- High Power Committee was to State considering the budget, BJP MP said. TDP and the YSRCP gov- ment offices related to the Naidu called for reforming governance General in regard to further tions and the High Court in consider geographical condi- requirements, and expendi- He fumed at ernments had failed to get Executive, Legislative and systems in tune with people's aspirations. course of action for compliance. Kurnool. tions and existing resources of ture of the State. Jaganmohan Reddy for not funds released from the the Judiciary were set up at He stressed the need for maintaining the It will also take into account But, after the agitation for a the 13 districts in the State and Justice Sri Krishna telling why he had decid- Centre, he said and recalled various places, there dignity of Parliament and Legislatures the recommendations of the single capital gaining momen- develop all the districts, he said. Committee, Siva Ramakrishna ed to change the capital. that some funds were, would be no use. If the and raising the standards of the debates. He Boston Consultancy Group tum, in the meantime, The recommendations Committee and GN Rao Pooh-poohing the idea of however, released as per capital city was scattered said that personal attacks should not be while finalising the strategy and Jaganmohan Reddy Reddy in a would be based on the kind of Committee, the minister men- setting up of three capitals the AP Reorganisation Act. over different places it made, while policies could be criticized. give its recommendations with- tactful move to go ahead with its development works that would tioned the details of establish- in the State, he wondered The BJP MP said the would have an adverse Stating that dissent or disagreement has in three weeks, the GO said. It decision to shift the capital and be taken up in the State consid- ment of the capital city, decen- why the GN Rao construction of Amaravati impact on the financial to be expressed in a constructive, democ- may be recalled that on the last to mollify bruised sentiments of ering the economic conditions, tralised development and the Committee was constitut- was delayed due to cases condition of the State, ratic and peaceful manner, he recalled that day of the Assembly winter ses- the Amaravati farmers by biding resources, and necessities of the reason for the State bifurcation ed. The government should filed by some people in the turning it like Panama Mahatma Gandhi had eschewed violence sion, Chief Minister YS time has decided to constitute State. The drought-hit were mentioned in all those focus on decentralisation of National Green Tribunal and Venezuela. If the State in all its forms even in the face of the most Jaganmohan Reddy had hinted a High-power Committee to Rayalaseema region, backward reports. He said that the G N development and not (NGT). An amount of Rs government went ahead daunting challenges. While protesting that the State would have three study the GN Rao Committee regions of Coastal Andhra, Rao Committee recommenda- decentralisation of gover- 5,674 crore was paid with its whimsical plans, against the British rule, he (Mahatma capitals corresponding to and Boston Consultancy Group East and West Godavari dis- tions were close to the previous nance, he felt and suggest- towards advance to con- the BJP would not remain Gandhi) remained civil even towards his Legislative (Amaravati), (BCG) reports and make recom- tricts would also be devel- two reports. ed setting up of industries tractors and several reput- silent, he warned. adversary, he recalled. Executive (Visakhapatnam) and mendations on the issue. 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The increasing intensity of the winter reminds one that the year is coming to an A YEAR WHEN TELUGUS HELD THEIR end. And this time it is even more special as it is also the end of a decade. As we welcome the 2020s, we look back at some of the major achievements of our Telugu stars. Read on as K Ramya Sree takes you on HEAD HIGH nostalgia overdrive Prabhas becomes pan-India star Baahubali: Only non-English film to be PV Sindhu gets first-ever screened at Royal Albert Hall in 148 yrs rabhas became an international icon post the success of the gold for India in BWF P ‘Baahubali’ series. His true popularity came to fore with the release he Beginning, directed by SS Rajamouli, was screened of ‘Saaho’. Releasing in a number of languages, the film became a T on October 19 at the prestigious Royal Albert World Championship huge hit in Hindi too proving Prabhas’ pan-India appeal. Hall in London. The entire team, including SS V Sindhu clinched India’s first-ever gold in The actor was also in the news after he entered Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, BWF World Championship 2019 in Basel, the elite list of Forbes Top 100 earners Anushka Shetty, MM Keeravani and P Switzerland, beating Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara. in India, 2019. Prabhas is at Shobu Yarlagadda were present at the This was her biggest achievement after the 44th place and beat screening. After the screening, the bagging the silver medal in the 2016 Rio the likes of Mahesh audience gave a standing ovation to Olympics. After two silvers and two bronze Keerthy Babu. the team. medals, Sindhu finally fetched India its first- becomes fourth ever World Championships gold in the sport. Tollywood However, she spent the rest of the year Vijay only actor to enter Kajal becomes first actress from south struggling for form. actress to bag Sindhu is also the most Forbes 30 under 30 list to get Madame Tussauds wax figure successful women’s singles National award shuttler at the Worlds, ctress Keerthy ollywood’s rising star Vijay Devarakonda has been opular Telugu actress Kajal Aggarwal became the first having won five medals in ASuresh bagged the T enlisted in the Forbes’ 30 under 30, P actress from south India to get her wax statue at Madame just six appearances. She national award for her 2019 list in the section of music Tussauds, Singapore. In fact, she is only the third Telugu is now ranked 13th in the role in Mahanati. It was the and entertainment. He was the star to be cast in wax after Mahesh Babu and Prabhas. world and is the highest- first time in only actor to get enlisted in the The actress revealed that her statue will be paid woman athlete of the nearly three Forbes 30 under 30. Considered unveiled on February 5, 2020. Taking to year, according to Forbes. decades that an a powerhouse of talent, Vijay Instagram, she wrote, “Excited and honoured to Sindhu continues to be actress from Devarakonda created a niche unveil my very own wax figure at Madame India’s Olympic Tollywood won for himself by opting for Tussauds Singapore! On the 5th of February gold-medal such an performance-oriented 2020, I will be @mtssingapore in the hope at honour, the last roles like ‘Pelli Ultimate Film Star Experience to Tokyo time being in Choopulu’, ‘Arjun introduce my figure, stay tuned! (Sic)” 2020. 1990 when Reddy’, and Kajal recounted her visit to Madame Vijayashanti got ‘Taxiwaala’. Tussauds as a child. it for Karthvyam. Also, Keerthy Suresh became the fourth Telugu actress to bag this award in 66 years.Mahanati is based on the ome of startups have already matured and are e're just starting to see companies get to life of legendary actress S eventually growing into next level. The startups W Series A stage. I think, we Savitri. The film was not established in 2019 have a cushion as eco- should see a lot many more only critically acclaimed, system has become matured. Now we significant funding deals but was also a have people on whom we can rely on – like struck in our ecosystem next commercial success someone raised funding, digital marketing year. The government, and was adjudged the etc. It was an eventful year for Indian especially the IT best Telugu film at startup ecosystem. Deals like Flipkart- oing raised Rs department is very the National Film Walmart re-instils confidence in Gby the 14.4 crore in a startup-friendly. I Awards. startups that if your product is good, rapid changes the city year, with major invest- would say now the global giants like Walmart are witnessed in 2019, entre- ments in the pipeline. hype about startups interested. This year, one big preneurs of Hyderabad feel In fact Hyderabad jumped is settling down change has been that people that the startup 115 positions and and people are being a bit more being ready to work. ecosystem is matur- is now ranked 75th sensible about them. But yes, the Colleges too are now ing and the city is With each among the cities pre- industry's trust in startups is Drunk driving well on its way to ferred for startups in definitely going up. beginning to understand the acquire a serious reputa- passing day, 2019 as per Startup Blink. importance of startups. This is tion as an emerging start- more startups Hyderabad is clearly SANDEEP BOMMIREDDI the time to experiment. up capital. are turning into home not only to the ever- offenders cough up With each passing day, favourite biryani and pearl, Co-founder Adonmo —SRI CHARAN more and more startups companies and but for startups also. LAKKARAJU are turning into companies there has been The capital of Telangana is co-founder Stumagz and there has been some some serious now a major startup hub ndustry connects crores this year! serious flow of funds. flow of funds. with about 3000 startups. I and capital inflows Startups in Hyderabad According to DPIIT, star- have increased in the he fines collected by the A less number of convictions for tr- Innovation Ecosystem alone Startups in tups registered with it in city with big companies Hyderabad traffic police indicate affic violations are being attributed to have raised funding of $175 Hyderabad the state employ 18,725 coming here. There are a lot of Tthat the motorists in the city the higher fines that are now being col- million in 2019. people. Giving boost to its companies have scant regard for the rules. lected under the amended Motor In January, Hyderabad Innovation entrepreneurs, the looking at More than Rs 8.32 crore were con- Vehicles Act. "The fine amounts are startup ecosystem had Ecosystem Hyderabad-based start- tributed by the drunk drivers as fines to going up and so the conviction rates about $4 million fund- up incubator T-Hub Fintec and the state exchequer alone in Hyderabad. are coming down," Hyderabad Police ing and in October alone have has also announced IOT space. The amount is Rs 2.6 crore higher than Commissioner Anjani Kumar said. alone, $71 million raised funds the launch of its Moreover, that of figures recorded last year. The The new penalties under the MVA was raised. totaling $175 funding pro- many big police this year have booked 27,737 per- came into effect across the country on Since July, the gramme T-Angel, corporate sons for drunk driving in the September 1. The Telangana state funding pattern million through which companies Hyderabad Police The government enforced the Act in in the city has it will help star- came Commissionerate and the state only after diluting witnessed an tups raise cap- forward to have filed charge- Hyderabad the steep fines proposed upward trend. As many as ital. The three-month partner with sheets on 27,010 traffic police under the Central Act. six startups in the city investment acceleration startups this year. Government offenders. These fig- have caught more Under the new rules, a raised more than $10 programme is a joint handholding, T-Hub and other ures are higher than drunk drivers, but motorist is liable to pay Rs million in funding with venture with the major incubators and that of 2018, when have sent fewer to 1,000 if he is caught driving highest being MyGate Telangana state gov- accelerators are indicators 26,856 drunken dri- without a seat belt against raising $56 million. ernment and will be that Hyderabad is moving ving cases were jail than the a fine of Rs 100 earlier. If a While T-Hub claims executed by T-Hub from being the pearl city recorded and 26,500 previous motorist is caught using a that Rs 600 crore was and online invest- to startup city. charge-sheets were filed. year mobile phone, while driving, received by 110 star- ment platform n The capital of Moreover, some of the However, Traffic cops the police officials will impose a tups, We-Hub LetsVenture. Telangana is now a startups are paying on have sent fewer people to jail for fine from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000. par with big the offense this year. As many as 5,184 For drunk driving, earlier the fine major startup hub companies, so persons were convicted and jailed for was Rs 2,000. Now, it has been hiked yderabad has grown from From City of Pearls with about 3000 people are also open drunk driving in 2018. Police have to Rs 10,000. In another move, a dri- strength to strength to go to working here. jailed 4,362 for the offense. As many ver can be fined Rs 10,000 for not giv- H startups. from a nascent startup to City of as 1,103 driving licenses were sus- ing way to emergency vehicles, such —PREM KUMAR pended this year. as an ambulance or fire brigade. ecosystem to a developed one. n ln January, Hyderabad This can be seen from the The drop in convictions is no exclusion A total of 2,377 accidents were startup ecosystem had Founder- Marut Drones for other traffic violations. Violations such recorded within the Hyderabad number of startups receiving VC as cell phone driving and minor driving Commissionerate with 261 deaths, 32 funding and also the number of about $4 million funding have received a less number of convictions less than the previous year. These acci- delegations visiting Hyderabad. Startups and in October alone, $71 he this year. Despite this, compared to the cases dents have resulted in Also, this is in no small measure million was raised. T startup recorded in 2018 , 7,332 more injuries to 2,526 due to numerous co-working ecosystem spaces, accelerators, people were caught for cell persons, 91 n Entrepreneurs feel that is slowly phone driving and 374 more than entrepreneur programmes, maturing now as more people were the previ- startup fests. This is due to the the startup ecosystem is Hyderabad has the caught for ous year. Government of Telangana being maturing and the city highest number of minor dri- a proactive participant incubators in India and ving. and an engine for is well on its way to acquire a reputation launch of T-Hub Phase-2 and many of the startup T-Works next year will further initiatives such as as an emerging consolidate Hyderabad as THUB, TSIC, startup capital. a more attractive WEHUB. KT Rama destination. The ou see Rao and Jayesh Y a lot of n The number of Ranjan are the startups being clarity this driving force and an Investment year and established has amazing support for Acceleration decreased after all the everything related to startups. initial buzz Programme is a compared to years from joint venture previous years 2015-18, 2019 —DEEPTHI RAVULA but it its gradually with the state shifting towards has been an year CEO We Hub of maturity and govt and will be quality over quantity as the WHAT DRUNK DRIVER LACKS? a lot of startups executed by T- hype is dying down. Increasingly, startups and investors are getting more realistic and betting big on n n are now turning Hub and online Alertness in perceiving a A broad range of vision to into companies. business models in place. danger on the road. take note of events. Only those who are investment serious are still around; platform —PRAVEEN DORNA co-founder- Sociohub n Accuracy of vision. n Ability to drive the vehicle the rest have shut shop. But the LetsVenture. safely during night hours. ecosystem is now thriving n Capacity to distinguish thanks to the vision and accurately between three traf- n Ability to recover from the leadership from government HYDERABAD JUMPED 115 POSITIONS fic light colours. glare effect quickly. and T-Hub. A lot needs to be AND IS NOW RANKED 75TH AMONG done. Most startups still see Bangalore as a top destination. We THE CITIES PREFERRED FOR n Ability to perceive distance between two moving objects and should be able to retain the talent in Hyderabad. STARTUPS IN 2019 AS PER their relative position in space. —KASHYAP KOMPELLA, CEO rpa2ai STARTUP BLINK VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 30, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS AASU to organise ‘massive protest’ CM Narayanasamy crossing line of if Modi comes to inaugurate games decorum: Kiran Bedi n n PNS GUWAHATI There are two games happening in PNS PUDUCHERRY Intensifying its agitation Guwahati in the coming days. The first In an escalation of the unabat- Ashok Gehlot against the amended ed turf war between her and Citizenship Act, the All Assam one is the cricket match on January 5 Chief Minister V ‘PM should intervene, Students' Union (AASU) on and then ‘Khelo India'. We are keeping a Narayanasamy, Puducherry Lt Sunday said a "massive protest" Governor Kiran Bedi on find way out of will be organised if Prime close watch on both Sunday accused him of cross- vitiating atmosphere’ Minister Narendra Modi ing the line of decorum and comes to inaugurate the 'Khelo will inform in due course of (NRC). "The government is decency in his criticisms of her JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief India' games on January 10 in time". giving misleading figures like in the last few days and coun- Minister Ashok Gehlot on the state capital. The student leader also four lakh, five lakh and 10 lakh. selled him to take the 'digni- Sunday said Prime Minister Addressing a press confer- asked Assam Chief Minister They are saying that they got fied' route to air difference of Narendra Modi should ence, AASU leadership said the Sarbananda Sonowal to dis- this number from the NRC," he opinion. intervene to find a way out of organisation is keeping a "close close the source of his state- said. Demanding a probe into She shot off a letter to V Narayanasamy the vitiating atmosphere that watch" on the forthcoming ment that only a "negligible" the matter, Nath said, the Narayanasamy expressing her has developed in the country. Bedi asked the He opined that the situation T20 match between India and number of illegal Hindu Supreme Court had clearly outrage and objection to him may worsen in the backdrop of Sri Lanka on January 5 in Bangladeshis will be benefitted barred the NRC Authority calling her "all kinds of deroga- Chief Minister to protests against the Citizenship Guwahati and the 'Khelo India' by the CAA in the state. from sharing any data and if tory names" and levelling recall what Lord (Amendment) Act. "I believe the games scheduled from January On December 14, Sonowal the state government is actual- "unfounded accusations" over Buddha's words that government has no inkling or 10 to 22, 2020. "Modi and the BJP are sation will observe all the had said that people benefitting ly quoting the figures from the a considerable period and "After the Citizenship planning to destroy Assam actions of the government to by the amended Citizenship NRC, then some officials "must especially in the last few days ‘when any one information about the image of abuses and the the country which is being (Amendment) Act was passed, and we will not sit idle. The deviate peoples' attention from Act will be "very negligible" in be leaking data". and asked him to maintain the maligned in the world. Today, the prime minister is likely to struggle against the CAA will the movement. number and the exact number Claiming that a maximum of dignity of the office he held. receiver does not 53 countries have advised their visit Assam for the first time. be a long one. We are fighting "There are two games hap- of people will be disclosed at an 5.42 lakh people in the state Bedi asked the Chief accept, it remains citizens that they should not If he visits for the 'Khelo India', a legal battle in the Supreme pening in Guwahati in the appropriate time. will benefit from the amended Minister to recall what Lord with the abuser’ visit India," Gehlot said in a there will be a massive protest," Court and we have full faith in coming days. The first one is AASU general secretary Citizenship Act, Sarma had Buddha's words that "when tweet in Hindi. With the vital AASU president Dipanka it. Democratic protests will go the cricket match on January 5 Lurinjyoti Gogoi questioned said on December 16 that the any one abuses and the receiv- tourism sector being a key Kumar Nath said. on simultaneously," Nath said. and then 'Khelo India'. We are Assam Finance minister figure was arrived at after er does not accept, it remains ous issues since her posting driver of the economy in He, however, did not elab- Demanding immediate keeping a close watch on both," Himanta Biswa Sarma for assessing the number of per- with the abuser." here over three years ago and Rajasthan, Gehlot said orate and said details will be repeal of the contentious he added. quoting different figures of sons rejected from the NRC, The former IPS officer and the latter had even demanded occupancy in hotels has shared in coming days after Citizenship Act, AASU chief When asked repeatedly illegal Hindu Bangladeshis which excluded over 19 lakh the Congress government in her recall, accusing her of dropped this season as many getting confirmation of Modi's adviser Samujjal Kumar what he meant by "close residing in the state from the people in its final list published the union territory have been "impeding" the functioning tourists have cancelled their visit to the state capital. Bhattacharya said the organi- watch", Bhattacharya said, "We National Register of Citizens on August 31. on a collision course on vari- of the elected government. visit to India.

Infant deaths in Kota hospital: Birla urges ‘Nautanki will not fetch votes for Cong' govt to act sensitively PNS n LUCKNOW the public" Maurya said. The In a Hindi tweet late on JAIPUR: Lok Sabha Speaker deputy chief minister's remarks Om Birla on Sunday expressed Attacking Congress general Saturday night, Maurya came a day after a high-voltage concern over the death of secretary Priyanka Gandhi said that it seemed by drama unfolded in Lucknow on infants at a government Vadra, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Priyanka Gandhi's Saturday evening as Priyanka hospital in Rajasthan's Kota Chief Minister Keshav Prasad behaviour that the party Gandhi alleged she was man- district and urged the state Maurya said that 'nautanki' has become a 'danga handled by police personnel government to act with (theatrics) will not fetch votes karao party' and it who grabbed her by the throat sensitivity. Birla, representing for the Congress and what's left cannot tolerate the and pushed her when she the Kota parliamentary of the party will also be fin- peaceful atmosphere resisted their attempts to stop constituency, visited JK Lone ished. and development in UP her from visiting the residence Maternal and Child Hospital to In a Hindi tweet late on of retired IPS officer SR Arif Mohammed Khan take stock of the situation There's more work I Saturday night, Maurya said Darapuri, arrested in connec- where 77 infants have that it seemed by Priyanka fetch votes for the Congress, tion with the recent anti-CAA ASHA says reportedly died in the last 24 Gandhi's behaviour that the Keshav Prasad Maurya and what's remaining of the protests. "They do not have the days. He also directed the party has become a 'danga party will also be finished. right to stop me. If they want force used on officials to make adequate have to finish: BIG B karao party' and it cannot tol- and the Samajwadi Party were "Everyone in UP knows that to arrest me, they should do so," arrangement to ensure such PNS n NEW DELHI I may get a chance to do some erate the peaceful atmosphere getting disturbed, seeing their the Congress only has members Priyanka told reporters after IHC members incidents do not occur in work. I just wanted some clar- and development in Uttar political future in dark. who are interested in getting meeting Darapuri at his future. "The untimely death of Dadasaheb Phalke Award ification on this," Bachchan Pradesh. "Congress leader Priyanka their photos clicked. By mis- Indiranagar's sector 18 resi- PNS n ALIGARH 77 infants in 24 days in the recipient, megastar Amitabh said on a lighter note. He said the state was a sym- Gandhi does not want the wel- leading the country on the dence. She accused the BJP largest hospital in Kota-Bundi Bachchan on Sunday said he is The Hindi cinema veteran bol of Hindu-Muslim unity fare of the people of Lucknow. issue of CAA, the Congress has government of acting in a cow- A day after Kerala Governor parliamentary constituency is a looking forward to doing more also thanked the government, and added that the Congress 'Nautanki' (dramatics) will not become a villian in the eyes of ardly manner. Arif Mohammed Khan faced matter of serious concern. The work in the future. The 77-year- Information & Broadcasting unprecedented protests from state government should act old actor, who was bestowed ministry and the jury members some delegates during his with sensitivity so that such with the honour by President of the National Film Awards for speech at the Indian History incidents do not occur in Ram Nath Kovind here at naming him the Dadasaheb Thousands pay Congress, members of future," Birla tweeted in Hindi. Rashtrapati Bhawan, quipped Phalke Award recipient. Those opposing CAA are Aligarh Society of History "The untimely death of any that initially when he was "God has been kind, there last respects and Archaeology (ASHA) on infant due to lack of medical announced as 2018's honouree have been blessings of my par- Sunday alleged use of force equipment and resources is he was doubtful if it was an ents, the support of the film- to Vishwesha on IHC members and con- worrying. "indication" for him to sit at makers, producers, co-actors ‘anti-Dalits':JP Nadda demned it. home. "When this award was from the industry, but I'm most PNS n NEW DELHI The incident happened at announced, a doubt arose in my indebted to the love and con- Theertha Kannur University when the Pregnant woman mind: if this is an indication for stant encouragement by the PNS n BENGALURU BJP working president J P Kerala governor was making refused admission in me to sit at home and relax after Indian audience. That's the Nadda said on Sunday that his opening address during working for so many years? reason I'm standing here. I Union Finance Minister opposition parties, which are the inauguration of the 80th govt health centre "There is some more work I accept this award with utmost Nirmala Sithraman joined a protesting against the amended Session of the Indian History MUZAFFARNAGAR: A woman have to finish and certain pos- humility and gratitude," he sea of mourners at the citizenship law, are "anti-Dalits" Congress. Some delegates experiencing labour pain was sibilities are coming up where added. National College grounds as 70-80 per cent of the people protested after Khan spoke allegedly refused admission here in paying their last to be benefited from the legis- on the anti-CAA agitation in into a government health centre respects to Pejawar Math lation are from the communi- various parts of the country. by its staff for not giving Rs head Vishwesha Theertha ty. The Dalit leaders who are "You have every right to 5,000 as bribe in Shamli PM congratulates Soren Swamiji, who passed away on opposing the law should be protest. But you cannot shout district. The family of the Sunday. exposed, he said, asserting that me down, Khan said repeat- woman, Bina, alleged that on The Finance Minister is a Prime Minister Narendra Modi edly to the delegates protest- Saturday, she was brought to Rajya Sabha member from is the "biggest protector" of the ing inside the auditorium. the health centre in Jhinjhana on being sworn in Karnataka. community. "When you shut the door town after experiencing labour Karnataka Chief Minister Addressing a programme for debate and discussion, pain. The staff there demanded PNS n NEW DELHI assure all possible support from B S Yediyurappa, former organised by a Dalit group, you promote violence," he Rs 5,000 and they refused to the Centre for Jharkhand's Chief minister Siddaramaiah, Nadda accused the Congress of opposing the CAA for incorpo- behind by the Congress, he said. stressed. Some delegates, admit her without it, the family Prime Minister Narendra Modi growth," the PM wrote on deputy chief minister Govind spearheading the campaign to rating religion as a criterion for Naming many castes to however, shouted "Kerala alleged. The family then on Sunday congratulated Twitter. The 44-year-old tribal Karjol and Karnataka rev- "mislead" minorities over the granting citizenship to people which the expected beneficiaries Governor, Shame Shame". brought Bina to a hospital in Hemant Soren on being sworn leader took oath as the 11th enue minister R Ashoka also Citizenship Amendment Act who have fled Pakistan, of the amended law belong, he Some students from univer- Shamli, they said. The in as the chief minister of chief minister of Jharkhand on paid their homage. (CAA) and stressed that the Afghanistan and Bangladesh, claimed 70 to 80 per cent of sities outside the state were superintendent of the Jharkhand. He assured all pos- Sunday. In the just-conducted The body of the 88-year- new law is all about giving cit- Nadda said the amended law them are Dalits. "Those who are seen raising slogans and were government health centre, sible support from the Centre assembly elections, the JMM- old seer, who passed away at izenship to minorities from has done "justice" to the people opposing it are anti-Dalits. We removed by police. A woman Shashikant said that strict for the state's growth. Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal Udupi earlier in the day, was three neighbouring countries who were exploited and should understand," the BJP delegate, who was taken away action would be taken against "Congratulations to (RJD) alliance triumphed over flown to Bengaluru in a spe- and not about taking away any- deprived of their rights in these leader said and asked people to in a police jeep, alleged the those responsible after an @HemantSorenJMM Ji on tak- the BJP, winning 47 seats in the cial Indian Air Force heli- one's citizenship. countries. It has acted as a reach out to the members of the personnel were pushing inqury into the matter. ing oath as Jharkhand CM. I 81-member House. copter. With most opposition parties balm on festering wounds left community over the issue. them. ‘BUZO', ‘ROMA', ‘DEVIL' Joint protests to be held Canine brave hearts on national duty in Kerala against CAA n n PNS NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR The canines posted along the LoC in the PNS THIRUVANANTHAPURAM AMU students to Marching slowly along with his heights of North Kashmir are generally A meeting of various political continue peaceful buddy on a thick sheet of snow ‘double-coat German Shepherds' which parties and socio-religious out- in North Kashmir, 'Buzo', a fits, convened by Kerala Chief anti-CAA agitation double-coat German Shepherd, are best suited for the climate, while Minister Pinarayi VIjayan here, ALIGARH (UP): Students of the gets a hero's welcome after suc- Labradors are used in the hinterland on Sunday decided to hold cessfully having pushed back joint protests against the con- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) infiltrators from PoK recently. troversial Citizenship on Sunday said that they would 'Buzo', a silent sentinel of the shrine in South Kashmir. Lt Gen ceremony like 'Barakhana'," says Amendment Act (CAA). continue holding peaceful anti- Army, is among the more than Dhillon, who heads the strate- Lt Gen Dhillon with a smile. The over three-hour-long CAA agitation at the campus. 150 expert dogs with the mili- gic Kashmir-based XV corps, Other Army officials recalled meeting, attended by MLAs, This was decided at a meeting of tary that maintain a tight vigil makes sure to meet his canine the work of 'Roma', a tracker MPS, major Front leaders and the general body of the students along LoC as well as in the hin- soldiers during his visit to the dog, who alerted her compan- representatives of various out- on Saturday evening and a terland. The dogs are specialised forward posts in the valley. ions and got a temporary camp fits, entrusted the Chief ing. To protect the "coordination committee" was in three wings — Assault (who "Post dog is also very much part evacuated earlier this year. An Minister and the opposition Constitution and secularism, formed to decide the future attack the enemy), Tracker (who 2011, had written in his book have a legendary status when it of the family and part of all cel- avalanche damaged the field leader in the state assembly, there is a need to put up a unit- course of the ongoing stir track movements of the enemy) 'The German Shepherd Dog: A comes to intelligence and ebrations," Gen Dhillon said. within a few hours. Ramesh Chennithala, to hold ed fight at this juncture, a against the Citizenship Amendment Act. In a statement, and Explosive Detection Dogs Genetic History' that double courage. They help detect any "Man's most loyal friend is Earlier this year, 'Meena', a discussions and decide upon release quoting him said. a coordination committee (who sniff explosives). coats can serve a dual function infiltration by terrorists from always there with the soldiers labrador, had alerted the troops further course of action in this "While taking out protests spokesperson said that from The canines posted along the during different times of the across the border, smuggling of during rain, snow or any weath- about a possible Improvised regard. Among the recom- jointly, we will get strength Monday students would hold a LoC in the heights of North year. "During winter, they can drugs and forewarn about the er. Post dogs are the most Explosive Device, planted on the mendations that emerged at more than we can imagine. dharna near Bab-e-Syed gate Kashmir are generally 'double- keep the dogs naturally pro- possibility of avalanches, they important members of the fam- national highway. The warning the meeting were that the gov- The country itself will accept everyday between 10 am and 4 coat German Shepherds' which duced heat close to the skin. In say. Recently Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet ily, and they go for all operations from specialised 'explosive ernment should move the it as a model", he said, adding pm. The AMU was one of the are best suited for the climate, summer, they can reflect the Singh Dhillon, keeping with with the troops like patrolling detection' dog helped defuse 25 court and convene a special that the action to divide the sites of protests against the while Labradors are used in the sun's light, preventing the dog Indian Army's tradition of rec- and ambush and are especially kilograms of IED planted on the assembly session, Vijayan said. people on religious lines will amended citizenship law and hinterland. from getting too hot," Dr Wills iprocating salutes of juniors, there during emergencies like highway to target an Army "This matter is under the not be accepted in kerala. alleged police action on students UK-based author Malcolm wrote in his book. The handlers was seen saluting a canine sol- avalanche rescue etc. "So don't patrol, preventing a Pulawama- government's consideration", No rule was above the of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia. Beverley Willis, who died in of the dogs feel that the canines dier outside Amarnath cave miss them out when there is a like situation. Chief Minister told the meet- Constitution, he said. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 30, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Man vs Superman 2019 was about the heroism of the regular Indian, who In pursuit of gender equality doesn’t want to escape reality but has come to terms with it ilms have been the bard of our times, Without policy and legislative changes and the refusal to alter conventional mindsets, India’s Frecording our nation’s story, sweeping the arc of fantastic idealism to nudg- female population is unlikely to emerge from the morass of poor economic performance ing realism, customising offerings to the many genres in between. But for years, the mainstream genre of the entertainment media in this country has been about wish fulfilment and the heroism to redefine the state of the nation, the common man losing himself in the maze of the establishment. In that sense, 2019 will be a milestone year when man became superman. When the star was deconstructed and shorn of mystery, and judged purely on the worth of talent. The successful run of Ayushmann Khurrana showed how a regular Indian man, with no remarkable looks or capability, could hold his own and seek his own happiness on his terms no matter what the societal ANUPMA MEHTA gaze. The common man shed his inhibitions and stood up to be counted, his various avatars touching the chord of the masses like never before and s another year draws to a close, it is pertinent to rumi- giving them reason to hope simply because there was no dream. But there nate Janus-like, once again, was a reality that could be crafted for one’s own ambitions. Be it as the crooked over past and future gender schemer in Andhadhun or the jobless young man who turned phone sex oper- parity trends both in India Aand abroad. And the picture is not a pleas- ator, a much derided profession but one which gave him dignity of suste- ant one. In fact, the year is ending on a nance, Khurrana helped us readjust to a new world. A little balding didn’t grim note for women all over the world, matter, nor a little impotence. Even enough to take on a system where hon- with the Global Gender Gap Report 2020 predicting that as things stand current- esty is seen as casualty (Article 15). Frailty doesn’t need to depend then on ly, overall, gender parity will not be borrowed security but has learnt to live with it, even overcome it. Films have attained for another 99.5 years. The also been about the reclamation of identities, be it of the minorities or women. report, which is being prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF) since the Murad of Gully Boy is not rebellious or nihilistic or ghettoised, but in a pre- last 14 years, examines gender parity in cursor to tricolour-wielding Muslim protesters in the country, reclaims his 153 nations on the basis of four dimen- space legitimately through heartfelt protest poetry about a classist social order. sions: Economic participation and oppor- And he doesn’t want to forget where he comes from. In the same vein, two tunity, educational attainment, health and survival and political empowerment. women battle stigmas of all kinds by becoming champion shooters in Saand Despite its gloomy forecast, this Ki Aankh. Consider the women of Mission Mangal, based on India’s Mars year’s report offers a mixed bag. While odyssey, who lent an air of everydayness to space age dreams, making them flagging greater political participation of women across countries, it also asserts gettable. Both seize destiny with their hands rather than reconciling them- that gender parity has, in fact, been selves. Perhaps the macho status quo of Kabir Singh reasserted itself with achieved in 40 of the 153 countries it sur- greater vigour faced with such counter currents, just like the toxic masculin- veyed. And the best performers, as usual, are the Scandinavian countries, with ity that refuses to give up, so used it is to its privileged existence. The sub- Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden servience here is commanded through fear. leading the pack. Nicaragua, New The politics of society and power games played out in equal measure. Zealand, Ireland, Spain, Rwanda and Germany followed close behind to line up Maryland. The IHDS not only NSSO survey. Concomitantly, Armenia and China, cate- ous implications for female The majoritarian discourse saw pop nationalism peddled through Uri: The the top 10. As many as 101 countries suc- covered a wide range of topics the WEF report also lowered gorising it as the “least sorority and mutual support. Surgical Strike, Kesari and even Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. The pro- ceeded in improving their scores over the concerning health, education, India’s gender ranking for eco- improved country” on this It is obvious that without paganda of anti-Congressism was manifested through the The Accidental 2019 rankings, even as nations like employment, economic status, nomic opportunities from 139 sub-index over the past policy and legislative changes Albania, Ethiopia, Mali and Mexico rose marriage and fertility but also in 2017 to 142 in 2018. decade. This result comes as and in view of persistent refusal Prime Minister or The Tashkent Files. Propaganda has always been couched above their economic challenges to grant canvassed an exclusive module Another observation no surprise, considering the to alter conventional mindsets in films as a tacit acknowledgment of the establishment of the day. The par- consistently greater economic empower- administered to 33,510 ever- peculiar to India is the para- fact that by and large, Indian that perpetually relegate allel film movement once grew out of this subversion of free expression ment to their women. married women aged 15-49 dox of a decreasing Child Sex women have little autonomy women to household and care But where does India figure in this years during the survey. Ratio (CSR) or the ratio of in decision-making even in duties, India’s female popula- with politically correct messaging. And while the lines were blurring for the count? In the bottom 50, coming in at According to IHDS data, many girls to boys, which in 2016 matters of personal health. tion is unlikely to emerge from sake of cinema as art for art’s sake, propagandist cinema is returning with rank 108 out of 153. This poor showing nations have experienced a U- was reportedly at the lowest Here, too, the IHDS report- the morass of poor economic brute force, even advertising the Government’s schemes. Whether this coop- by an ostensibly rapidly growing econo- shaped relationship between level since 1951, notwithstand- ed in 2005, which had surveyed performance, coupled with low my is largely the result of a gender pay gap economic development, growth ing progressively higher edu- over 74 per cent of the women, health outcomes and unequal tion is a desperate bid to rein in a “liberal, intellectual, free-thinking” frater- emerging from Indian women’s decision and women’s workforce partic- cational attainment among stated that they needed permis- access to opportunities. nity, many of whom have just about begun to make their political prefer- to stay out of the workforce or to drop out ipation. However, in India, girls. Thus, even though more sion just to visit a health cen- Coming back to the 2020 ences known and are standing up for their beliefs, is not too clear yet. But of it due to various factors. Pointing out unlike other South Asian coun- parents across States and com- tre, let alone exercise control Gender Gap report, India for the first time, the politics of polarisation is trying to make its way into that India ranked lower on all the four tries, women have failed to rise munities have started sending over their bodies and health- would do well to heed the segments being assessed, the WEF high- above the bottom of the U- their daughters to school and related issues. And this figure advice of the WEF Founder the industry with a steroid-spree on historicals, attempting a restorative les- lighted the need for India to “make curve for several decades, irre- college, they still express a had gone up to 80 per cent and Executive Chairman, Klaus son on Hindu warriors. Had these been done dispassionately, nobody would improvements across the board — from spective of consistent econom- preference for sons for a vari- when IHDS revisited its sam- Schwab that “only countries have a problem with it but when it is agenda-driven and confines itself to women’s participation to getting more ic growth, perhaps because the ety of reasons, ranging from ple households in 2012. that are able to harness all their women into senior and professional country’s formal economy has the prevalence of dowry, the Interestingly, among the available talent, (both male denouncing Mughal history, then it is not art. roles.” The report goes on to say that the grown without offering any burden of ensuring safety of women reporting the lack of and female), will succeed in the If Bollywood has become a soft diplomacy tool, it is because of its all- economic gender gap runs particularly specific or substantial opportu- girls and the support provid- agency in health matters, 80 fourth Industrial Revolution. pervasive appeal and inclusive mantras. And it has the money power to decide deep in India and has gotten significant- nities to women through fem- ed by sons in old age. As Carol per cent affirmed that they Proactive measures that sup- ly wider since 2006, with the country also inisation of the labour force. Vlassof, Professor at the had to seek permission from port gender parity and social where it wants to go, use its power for firing hope and idealism as it did being the only one among the 153 coun- According to IHDS, University of Ottawa and long- their husbands, 79.89 per cent inclusion and address histori- before or proclaim its cosiness with powers that be through groupfies, cour- tries studied where the economic gender women’s Labour Force time researcher on gender from a senior family member cal imbalances are, therefore, tesy calls and brand ambassadorships. Artistes should not genuflect before gap is larger than the political gender gap. Participation Rate (LFPR) fell issues in India, avers, “The bias and even more significantly, essential for the health of the This curious decline in women’s eco- alarmingly from 31.12 per cent against daughters can end 79.94 per cent revealed that global economy as well as for authority. And in an India which needs sanity, it is time its popular icons nomic participation despite a rise in their in 2005 to 24.77 per cent in only if women’s education is they had to consult a senior the good of society as a whole.” stop hyperventilating on their loved-up private lives and speak a little for education levels has also been document- 2012. The IHDS findings have accompanied by social and female family member for Is India listening? Or does it the sake of their many fans. The total dismissal of dissent has meant that ed by the India Human Development also been endorsed by the 68th economic empowerment.” such permission. The implica- want to retain its dismal posi- Survey (IHDS), a nationally representative Round of the National Sample Even worse is India’s gen- tion inherent in this finding — tion on the Gender Index next it has shifted wholeheartedly to the flat digital plane, where the fears of a multi-topic panel survey of 41,554 house- Survey Organisation (2011- der-based performance in the that women in dominant fam- year, too? dystopia are real in series like Leila and Ghoul. Or where humour has mutat- holds, conducted in two waves in 2004-05 12), which, in turn, records a domain of health and survival. ily roles tend to exercise strin- (The writer is Consultant ed to trenchant satire and comics. But the digital explosion is good news, and 2011-12 by the National Council of corresponding fall in the female The WEF report ranks the gent control over their less Editor at the National Council Applied Economic Research (NCAER) in LFPR, from 28.7per cent to country third lowest for this assertive female counterparts of Applied Economic Research. where content is finding newer streams of expression. Except that it is still collaboration with the University of 22.5 per cent since the previous parameter, just above in the family — also has seri- Views expressed are personal) a boutique enterprise, the kind that creative freedom has become. S O U N D BITE Now, the basic sentiment Work-wise this year has been If she (Nikhat Zareen) wants Today, there are such powers Deal with anger is to save the Constitution good. 2020 looks very excit- others to respect her, then she in the Government with whom of this country…To do ing, starting with Chhalaang should first respect others. I we had a historical clash. We CBSE wants schools to introduce anger-free zones. This is this, there is a great need with Hansal (Mehta) sir. don't like people with such are fighting an ideology for us to connect Can’t wait for everyone to nature. Just prove your point against which we fought dur- welcome but education should be a priority with the youth. watch these exciting films. inside the ring, not outside. ing the freedom struggle.

he Central Board of School Education’s Rajasthan DY CM Actor Legendary boxer Congress leader (CBSE) latest directive to schools is an —Sachin Pilot —Rajkummar Rao —MC Mary Kom —Priyanka Gandhi Tintriguing one. It has asked schools to become anger-free zones. To this end, edu- cators and school administrators have been L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR asked to curb displays of anger inside school Tribute to Vajpayee Rawat’s statement, wherein he premises. The aim, board officials say, is to A missed opportunity for change questioned the violence in univer- eliminate emotions such as “disrespect”, sity campuses during protests. “fear”, “hurt” and “humiliation”, which are Sir — Kudos to Prime Minister his refers to the article, “Halted at Madrid” (December There is no politics in his state- Narendra Modi and his 28) by Hiranmay Karlekar. In 2015, Prime Minister ment, which is based on practical the by-products of anger, among students. Government for dedicating two TNarendra Modi had set an ambitious target for India by aspects. At times, the Army has to Maybe someone at the CBSE is a Star Wars public welfare and utility schemes committing to reduce per capita emissions, incorporate a larg- be called to control escalated sit- fan and took the words of the Jedi sage Yoda, to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his er share of renewable energy in power basket and increase uations. The Army Chief, like all birth anniversary. The projects — forest cover. He called upon the developed countries to pro- other citizens, is pained due to who in a movie says, “Fear is the path to the dark. Fear leads to anger. Anger one about groundwater manage- vide access to finance and technology to enable emerging large-scale damage incurred dur- leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” As such, the CBSE’s move is a wel- ment and the other on easing economies reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The fol- ing incidents of violence. come for schools but it would be prudent to remember that one cannot cur- transportation, enhancing lowing year, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change SC Agrawal tourism and national security — acknowledged differentiated responsibility for developing Delhi tail anger from a child’s life completely. There will still be anger inside many are milestones in our nation’s nations, which led to the signing of the Paris Climate Change homes. Other sources of anger, some coming from the competitive spirit on progress. The Atal Bhujal Yojana Agreement. In an unfortunate turn of events in 2017, US Declining fortunes the playground, will continue to linger on. And tackling anger is not just some- will help in supplying water to President Donald Trump pulled out of it, taking a myopic posi- gising international policies and establishing linkage between every household. The Prime tion by stoking unfounded fears about the US economy los- external finance and climate action. Instead, it degenerated into thing that should be done inside the school premises but everywhere. Minister also named the Rohtang ing “6.5 million industrial sector jobs, including 3.1 million an unproductive wrangle over establishing a market system Sir — The BJP’s loss in the just- As such, this is a good initiative. A cursory glance on social media will passageway as the Atal Tunnel. manufacturing sector jobs.” He, thus, not only refused to hon- to trade in carbon credits earned through reductions in emis- concluded Assembly elections show that there is a lot of pent-up rage among India’s youth. A lot of this The decision to construct a strate- our the “developed” world’s obligations on climate change sions, with some nations eager to cash in on poorly audited in Jharkhand indicates that the gic tunnel below the Rohtang Pass but also put the “developing” world in a double jeopardy: Of emissions savings from the Clean Development Mechanism Modi wave is limited to the has come about, thanks to a culture of hate that modern society has bred. was taken in June 2000 when having to emit large volumes of GHG to achieve growth, while of the Kyoto Protocol that preceded the Paris pact. That the General Election. When it comes Tackling this problem is an urgent need but schools should also invest in Vajpayee was the Prime Minister. preparing to adapt to the destructive effects of adverse weath- “developed” world wasted yet another opportunity to answer to state affairs, the common man emotional counselling of children to tackle these problems. They can also M Pradyu er conditions such as droughts and floods. the questions that have been raised over the UNFCCC’s process- prefers bread and butter issues possibly look at creating spaces and activities where children and even admin- Kannur Despite the IPCC warning of near-certain catastrophic con- es and chose to show its back to what is arguably the most over others like the abrogation of sequences of inaction and the UN Environment Programme's important issue facing humanity is condemnable. Article 370 and the Ram temple. istrators can channelise their anger towards more productive causes such Taking for granted analysis on the gap between current GHG emissions released Shreyans Jain The saffron party must not take as sports or even video games. Anger is not just a problem among chil- earlier this year, the COP25 meeting failed miserably in ener- Delhi its thumping mandate in the dren but it is there among teachers and the communities surrounding schools. Lok Sabha elections for granted. Sir — The Citizenship Amendment Rather, it must adopt a federal Also, in the culture of schools, which infects children. The CBSE must not Act (CAA) holds the mirror to rationalise a blatantly discriminato- the basis of religion? The BJP is try- Politicising matters approach to social development. forget that the primary purpose of schools is to educate children and edu- today’s India. The Act goes against ry law that seeks to shake the foun- ing to divide the country on com- Srishti cate them well. Anger management will make for a more rounded educa- the principle of “equality” as dation of the country. People of all munal grounds, causing confu- Via email affirmed in the Constitution. castes and communities have lived sion in the minds of people. Sir — This refers to the unneces- tion. At the end of the day, schools and administrators will be judged by Phrases such as “reasonable” and here for generations here. Why are Jubel D’Cruz sary criticism by Opposition par- Send your feedback to: results, not necessarily only academic. “intelligible differentia” cannot our leaders trying to divide India on Mumbai ties on Army Chief General Bipin [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 30, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Way forward POINTCOUNTERPOINT LEADERS EMERGE FROM CROWDS BUT THEY ARE IT’S NOT THE BUSINESS OF THE ARMY TO TELL for FMCG NOT THOSE WHO LEAD PEOPLE IN POLITICIANS WHAT WE SHOULD DO, JUST AS IT’S NOT INAPPROPRIATE DIRECTIONS. OUR BUSINESS TO TELL YOU HOW TO FIGHT A WAR. Changing market dynamics bring with it an array of —ARMY CHIEF —CONGRESS LEADER products that compete for customer loyalty and attention. Let’s look at market trends for 2020 GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT P CHIDAMBARAM Blueprint for national security

AMRINDER SINGH With immediate neighbours possessing significant capabilities and militaries that ndia’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector has seen remarkable transformation over the last two decades. This was are modernising rapidly, India needs to beef up its national security apparatus Ifacilitated by rising income levels, urbanisation and a change in consumer behaviour. In general, industry sentiment has been pos- itive and optimistic, post demonetisation and the roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Rural consumption has superseded indus- try expectation with modern retail estimated to grow three times in the next five years. A significant change in lifestyle choices as well as substantial increase in disposable income has fuelled this growth. Nonetheless, changing market dynamics bring with it an array of products that compete for customer loyalty and call for attention. Here is a look at the trends for the FMCG market: Digitisation: Increase penetration of smart phones and inter- ANIL GUPTA net will lead to people, especially in the rural areas, gaining easy access to daily needs via e-commerce websites. Availability of easy rom election to election, year to year, we mobile payment options has lead to an increase in the number of Indians have got used to living with orders from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, which enables people to get hopes for the better. Every new year timely delivery of goods at their doorstep. begins with lot of expectations but usu- Multiple channels of trade: This help users make purchases ally ends in dismay. However, of late, through social media platforms on which they spend a lot of time thereF has been a change in this trend. We have a like Facebook, Youtube and Instagram. This has led to people expe- Government in place, which not only believes in riencing an interactive form of shopping experience. Customers get flagging issues of national importance but also walks the talk by attempting a closure of issues, the best of both, entertainment and shopping. Other than tradition- no matter how controversial. It doesn’t want to al portals like Flipkart and Amazon supermarket apps like Grofers “sleep over the problem.” Another new year is on and Big Basket, too, have become popular. the horizon and people expect changes that would D2C model: This is a popular business model that allows buy- not only make their lives better but take our nation ers to get goods directly from the seller/manufacturers, eliminat- to greater heights so that it can occupy its just ing the need of any middlemen. Several e-commerce websites have place among the comity of nations. A secure India, been set for this purpose. Buyers save money as well as time. both at the borders and in the hinterland, is the Brand community: Users these days can interact with other desire of many Indians because only a safe and people, who have bought the same product and talk at length and secure nation can concentrate on development seek reviews about them. A lot of brands are devising marketing that is needed to make a quality difference. TO STAKE OUR India has embarked on the path of becoming strategies to build brand community, where they target people who CLAIM AS A a superpower. This is why it needs to tread the path FORMIDABLE are interested in their products and have similar social, political and of strategic alliances carefully, keeping in mind the cultural factors. This makes interaction a bit more personal than is POWER, WE HAVE nation’s interests. We have succeeded in unifying TO ENSURE THAT the case with customer care representatives. the world to fight the menace of global terrorism Foreign brands: International brands have left no stone unturned but are yet to see a world that is free of it. To my WE HAVE to enter the Indian market for the demand their products have gen- mind, the fight against terrorism must continue ENOUGH MEANS flicts and incorporates a long-term bold step the Government needs to spreading its wings in the Eastern erated. This has forced local as well as domestic manufacturers in 2020, both at home and abroad. For us to be MILITARILY AND, strategic dimension in international dis- take. Perfect harmony and profession- States, too. Growing links between the to up their game and provide cheaper alternatives while not com- taken seriously worldwide, we need to establish OTHERWISE, TO putes. Such type of operations occasion- al respect will be needed between the PFI and various illegal immigrant organ- promising on quality to offer the same sense of pride that a foreign India as a military power from a military force. ENSURE ally pass the threshold of war. Response three service heads and the CDS for the isations is another cause of concern. PFI product provides. We need to prepare ourselves to meet the twin PROTECTION OF to this type of warfare is not purely mil- idea of “first among the equals” to suc- also has a big hand in growing radical- threats emancipating from China and Pakistan, itary but collective, including political ceed. Also, a clear line will have to be isation in South India. Consumer behaviour: This is something that cannot be cast OUR VITAL through capability and capacity-building. Terror NATIONAL and economic. Thus, there is a need to drawn between the charters of CDS and As far as Jammu & Kashmir is con- in a permanent pattern. However, there are a few patterns that have threat in our immediate neighbourhood as also be prepared across different spectrums the National Security Advisor (NSA). cerned, Pakistan will continue to be an been present for a long time, diverting our attention to the ways INTERESTS AND back home will continue to be our main focus NATIONAL and different spheres to meet growing The idea to succeed would need unbri- irritant till it is forced to give up the pol- consumers spend their money. After analysing past and present areas in the immediate future. challenges. Hybrid warfare and grey- dled support from the political hierar- icy of State-sponsored terrorism. data, one will come across trends of consumer behaviour, which In order to negate Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail, SECURITY zone conflicts are usually considered to chy, which so far needs to be more Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while will be prevalent throughout 2020. One of them is consumers buy- there is a need to regain the conventional edge over OBJECTIVES. be synonymous but they are not. On the inclined towards the bureaucracy. addressing the passing out parade of ing family packs and combo offers as it saves them an extra trip Pakistan’s armed forces through modernisation of THERE IS A one hand, India has to ward off China’s To stake our claim as a formidable Gentlemen Cadets at Indian Military to the grocery store. Other common instances of consumer behav- our own forces. Development versus security is a NEED TO “unrestricted warfare” threat, particu- power, we have to ensure that we have Academy, Dehradun, comprehensive- ior are: High demand of ready-to-eat snacks, wellness products, dilemma faced by every developing nation but the IDENTIFY larly in the North-east and in our neigh- enough means militarily and, other- ly summed up the deep State of mostly organic and premium quality products. In order to keep up ones, which have not compromised on security, WEAKNESSES bourhood, to weaken good relations wise, to ensure protection of our vital Pakistan, “Besides following terrorism have emerged stronger in the given time space. with our neighbours. On the other hand, national interests and security objec- as State policy, several non-State actors with these trends, every FMCG firm must be pro-active in taking AND GAPS IN The success story of modernisation of the armed OUR SECURITY we face hybrid threat based on uncon- tives. There is a need to identify weak- have become much powerful in that steps that can ensure brand-building and longevity in the market. forces of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and ventional means and employment of nesses and gaps in our security struc- country and State actors have been Build strategy around consumer preference: It is important STRUCTURE AND its unparalleled economic growth is a classic exam- TAKE MEASURES non-state actors, particularly in our ture and take measures to plug them. reduced to mere puppets.” to devise brand strategy around consumer preference as today’s ple. We need to spend at least 2.5 to 3 per cent of northern and western borders. While For this, the need to formulate a While Pakistan would continue to buyers are very informed and patient when it comes to product deci- our GDP consecutively for a decade to modernise TO PLUG THEM the former closely approximates the national security doctrine is long over- foment trouble, the Over Ground sion-making. Users these days check the ingredients of the prod- our armed forces. grey-zone conflict with strategic intent, due. In absence of the doctrine, vari- Workers (OGW) network, which is uct, its carbon footprint and health benefits, too. The above is mandatory to transform India the latter resembles the hybrid warfare ous organs of the Government and deep rooted in the State, will have to be Attractive merchandising: This is important when it comes from a military force to a military power. based on tactical and operational level other stakeholders are unable to prepare brought under control in order to root to the sale and purchase of products. In this highly visual world, Without a strong military, no nation can claim acts, basically aimed at fragmenting a coordinated response to meet threats terrorism/militancy. The entire ecosys- consumers purchase products that catches their eye. And if they to be a formidable power. The existing deficien- India. Thus, in 2020, the Government and challenges to our national securi- tem in Kashmir is very badly subvert- cies and future requirements to cater to newer must concentrate on formulating pro- ty. From the doctrine will flow the ed. OGWs are a major part of this sys- like it, they will go for it again. So, FMCG companies must make conventional and non-conventional threats need tocols and procedures to meet the national security strategy, which will tem but very difficult to identify and sure that the packaging on display is impeccable. to be beefed up. Procurement procedures need challenges posed by this twin threat. enable different stakeholders in the segregate. They have infiltrated every Optimise marketing efforts: A digital strategy is needed to tar- to be made efficient and accountable. We also A beginning has been made with Government to carry out an “ends ver- organ of the State. Most of them have get customers, who have performed a search for products offered have to be prepared to meet the challenges from the much-anticipated appointment of sus means” analysis and prepare the dual face. They are hardcore national- by the brand. With so much data available, it is imperative to hire the neighbourhood. Any instability in the neigh- a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Not perspective plans for their respective ists when in a gathering that demands a team to analyse current market demand for products and then bourhood will effect India as well. We need to only the selection but even the concept Ministries. 2020 is the year when the so and are diehard sympathisers of generate authentic leads to convert them into sales. develop capability for regional intervention as of CDS is nascent and would need time much-awaited national security doc- jihadis when away from that environ- Market intelligence and consumer insights: Any brand or com- well as for regional and maritime projection. to stabilise. “Purplisation” of the Indian trine may see the light of the day. ment. They are the master of the art of pany cannot stay in the market for long if it has not done a thor- India, being an emerging power, needs to cater armed forces would not be that easy. Internal security situation in the “biting the hand that feeds them.” ough research. A company, which is aware of the prevalent pat- to multiple contingencies and, hence, have mul- The Government needs to be compli- country appears to be moving towards The present relative calm prevailing in tiple options. Adequate deterrence capabilities mented for taking the bold decision and normalcy. Certain peripheral militant Kashmir cannot be taken at its face tern, will mostly make decision to its benefit than otherwise. This across all spectrums — from sub-conventional setting the process in motion. The groups are trying to raise their ugly heads value. A crackdown on the OGWs in will save them a lot of money as they will be able to get the right to nuclear — will make us a perfect military much-needed reforms in the Defence to undermine peace, tranquillity and 2020 is mandatory for lasting peace, the number of products out in the market for direct consumption, espe- power. Ministry to curb the widening gulf communal harmony. Popular Front of ultimate aim, for which Article 370 has cially if the shelf-life of their products is not long. Organising con- Pakistan, with its failing economy and China between the bureaucrat-led Ministry India is developing into a potent threat been abrogated. sumer insights into data points helps companies predict the future being cautious of its international image, will and the armed forces, whose profes- and its political wing, Social Democratic (The author is a Jammu-based vet- consumer pattern and soar above their competitors. increasingly resort to hybrid warfare, which sional advice is generally overruled by Party of India (SDPI), has a significant eran, political commentator, political (The writer is director of a food company) emphasises on tactical level and grey-zone con- the generalist bureaucrats, is the next following in the Southern States and is analyst, security and strategic analyst) India must get to the rightful place While the COP25 climate talks ended in a deadlock, all is not lost. India must ensure that during the next COP, it is hailed as a nation that has led by example towards the Paris goals. But this initial enthu- ing to the Like Minded Developing Countries admitted the widening chasm between set 12 per cent. This watered-down representa- embarrassing and avoidable. But parallelly, siasm fizzled out as the conference struggled Group (LMDC), including India, in favour goals and required action. According to the tion translates into an insipid role of women India, along with China, the US and the EU, to make progress on almost all fronts. of an expedited climate finance corpus that UNEP report, even if Nationally Determined in fighting climate action, justice and conser- accounted for almost 60 per cent of the car- The COP25 was meant to finalise the rule could be set up by the developed nations to Contributions (NDCs) are met, the emissions vation. This skewed imbalance has become bon dioxide emissions in 2017. So, it is essen- book for the Paris Agreement and specific help the developing ones build capacity and in 2030 will still be 38 per cent higher than the unfortunate norm and must be chal- tial for India to get its act together and bring policies were to be discussed and finalised to meet climate commitments. India also raised what is required to meet that target. Unless lenged. The integration of GAP into down the fossil fuel combustion levels dras- mitigate loss and damage. It deals with the important issue at COP25 of whether the the UN procedures become agile and cater Government policies can do just that and lead tically by the end of 2020 so that enough KOTA SRIRAJ unavoidable and irreversible impacts of cli- developed nations were actually doing to the rising expectations of the global com- to equal representation of women. progress is visible. The fast tracking of mate change, where mitigation has failed, and enough to cut down emissions. munity, there’s a risk that subsequent climate During the adoption of GAP at COP25, renewable power generation and creation of he just-concluded 25th UN conference adaptation is not possible. But none of them A lost opportunity: The dismay due to conferences, too, may end up in a limbo. This it was specifically highlighted that proper and additional carbon sink for CO2 can help on climate change held in Madrid was could materialise. However, COP25 sent a lack of meaningful progress at the COP25 was can have a severe impact on the credibility successful implementation by participating achieve that. Ta massive climate congregation com- strong message to the participants to be well writ large. It was summed by Guterres when of the annual COP event. nations will ensure overall global success of Looking ahead: A lot of expectations are prising 25,000 participants from across the prepared as 2020 would be most critical — he expressed his personal disappointment on Takeaways for India: The COP25 may the initiative. To make this a reality and derive now attached with COP26. Chief concern world, including Greta Thunberg, the teenage it marks the deadline for the carbon emis- the outcome of COP25. Even though the con- not have ended in taking remarkable deci- equal participation of women in climate ini- remains the loss and damage, carbon mar- Swedish activist. Although unrest caused the sion reduction targets set by nations. It also ference overshot its scheduled end by over sions but the outcomes brought clarity to tiatives, the Government of India must kets, transparency and, crucially, the rulebook original venue, Santiago, Chile, to be changed marks the deadline for the $100 billion in 44 hours, this year’s COP was conspicuous bring global green house gas emissions down focus on capacity-building, enhanced imple- for the Paris Agreement. Most importantly, to Madrid at the last minute, the fervor finance to be provided to developing coun- for its inability to reach consensus in many to 45 per cent from 2010 levels by 2030. This mentation of gender responsive climate member nations will have to boost their car- remained unchanged in the form of all night tries, a commitment made by the developed important areas, thanks to charged up was accompanied by the urgent need to limit action at all levels in the form of gender bon cuts if the world were to achieve the lim- climate debates between delegates and countries in Paris. debates that yielded no concrete decisions. rising global temperatures to 1.5oC. These responsive technology solutions. These mea- iting of global temperatures to under 1.5oC. Ministers. In the opening address, UN Barring the tepid proceedings of COP25, As a result, pertinent matters got pushed into measures will be instrumental in achieving sures will help secure the rightful place of Similarly, the developed nations will have to Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, under- the Gender Action Plan (GAP) proved to be the next year’s conference. The discussions global carbon neutrality by 2050. For India, women and ensure gender equality. If the show intent by achieving NDCs and also lined the need to have an environmental an exception. Participant Governments getting bogged down in technical debates it is critical to integrate these goals and ensure Government is able to expedite GAP imple- extending a helping hand to the developing course correction and stressed on the impor- adopted a new five-year GAP that progres- concerning carbon market mechanisms and concrete progress in environmental conser- mentation by executing relevant policies and nations in achieving their goals as well as by tance of increased ambition and commitment sively builds upon the first one and enables other issues ensured that swift conference vation. This is possible only through a par- engaging the civil society adequately, India providing the promised $ 100 billion climate towards nature conservation. gender-just climate solutions. The GAP not progress becomes a casualty. ticipative civil society led by a strong and com- can proudly show the progress it has made finance support. Of late, COP events have Outcomes: A positive conference mood only aims to provide gender equality in the Moreover, year after year, what has mitted Government. at the next COP26 in Glasgow, the UK. become sites of protests, loophole negotiations was set in motion with “ambition”, “action” UNFCC processes but also takes into account been seen is a triangular disconnect between The adoption of GAP is crucial for India, During the course of the conference, the and blame-games. This has to stop. The world and “commitment” being highlighted as the human rights and challenges faced by indige- the UNFCC procedures, the aspirations of the where gender-related complexities are aplen- Association of Small Island States (AOSIS) must sit down as a family and discuss the key driving forces for this year’s COP. The nous people in ensuring climate justice and participants and the demands of the environ- ty in all spheres, including fighting climate charged India, Brazil and China for block- imminent common threat of climate change hashtag #TimeforAction was the official tag community protection. mental protests world over. This year’s COP change. For example, the women population ing ambitious outcomes in Article 6 discus- and take sincere action. of the conference with stress being laid on “cli- The conference also saw vociferous rep- was no different. The UNEP Emissions Gap in the country stands at 48 per cent where- sions pertaining to carbon markets. This neg- (The writer is an environmental mate ambition alliance” to accelerate progress resentation and arguments by nations belong- Report released on the sidelines of the COP as their representation in the legislature is only ative comment on our nation was both journalist) VIJAYAWADA MONDAY DECEMBER 30, 2019 money 08

CAPSULE ‘Will see if hydro-power plant Indian economy likely possible in Mahadayi basin’ PNS n PANAJI diction. Cabral said the possi- bility of setting up hydro- The Centre can explore the power plants at the existing to rebound in 2020: CII possibility of installing hydro- Selaulim (in South Goa dis- PNS n NEW DELHI transmission, and we are in for power generating plants in trict) and Anjunem (North Tatas gaining upper a gradual recovery getting firm- Mahadayi basin of Goa region Goa district) dams was also India's economy is expected to ly entrenched by the next fis- if feasible sites are identified, being explored. hand in decision- rebound in 2020 on the back of cal," Kirloskar said. Union Power Minister RK "We have dams at Selaulim making at AirAsia measures taken by the govern- CII believes that with the Singh has said. and Anjunem, both have in- ment and the RBI coupled sharp moderation in growth, Goa is also looking into the built tunnels. Earlier, it was not MUMBAI: As AirAsia India with easing of global trade the time has come to adopt an possibility of installing hydro- feasible to generate power struggles to find a firm foothold in the competitive tensions, industry body CII said expansionary fiscal policy. power plants at two of its there. But with the different domestic aviation space, Tatas on Sunday. The chamber also "Just like our medium-term prominent dams, according structuring (technology), as are gaining upper hand in suggested a flexible fiscal pol- inflation target range, we can to state Power Minister Nilesh the minister (Singh) has steering the no-frills carrier icy that will set a central gov- have a flexible fiscal policy Cabral. Singh met Cabral at the Sawant recently announced explained to us, we have asked with executives from the ernment's target for the deficit target which will set a central Power Grid Corporation's construction of six dams over for their say on these two conglomerate helming most in the range of around 0.5 to target for the fiscal deficit with facility at Colvale village, locat- the Mahadayi river basin plants, whether power can be senior positions, according to 0.75 per cent, and said it is like- a range of around 0.5 to 0.75 ed about 20 km from here, on falling under the state's juris- generated," Cabral said.k a source. A joint venture, ly to have a significant multi- per cent. The additional avail- Saturday. After the meeting, majority-owned by Tatas, the plier effect on the economy. It ability of funds may be spent on Singh said if Goa identifies airline's other shareholder is said that as we are set to enter key infrastructure projects some sites for hydro-electric- Power discoms faced losses Malaysia's AirAsia group. The the new year, there are nascent which can be implemented ity projects in the Mahadayi carrier, which commenced signs that the economy is on a others," said CII President benefits for the economy. It said quickly. This is likely to have a basin, then the National flights nearly six years ago, better footing than what it was Vikram Kirloskar. that while 2019 will be remem- significant multiplier effect on Hydroelectric Power worth Rs 27,000 cr in FY19 flew 8.78 lakh passengers in the year gone by. "With the He added that though the bered as one where the sys- the economy," said CII Corporation (NHPC) would PANAJI: Power distribution companies in the country suffered losses garnering 6.8 per cent proactive measures taken by economy may continue to see temic clean-up of the financial President-Designate Uday look into its feasibility. worth Rs 27,000 crore in 2018-19, Union Power Minister R K Singh domestic market share in the government and the a subdued GDP print in the sector picked up pace, which Kotak. In the subsequent years, "If you (Goa) indicate some has said. The Centre aims to reduce electricity transmission and November. Over the years, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), third quarter as well, the quar- might have resulted in "short- there can be a glide path to con- sites to us, I will ask the NHPC distribution losses in the country to 15 per cent in next two years, there have been concerns industry believes that the slow- ters thereafter are likely to see term pain", this tidying up will verge to the Fiscal to come and investigate the Singh said here on Saturday. He met Goa Power Minister Nilesh raised in certain quarters down will be overcome, and a a rebound. have extensive positive ramifi- Responsibility and Budget sites, and if it is feasible, then Cabral at the Power Grid Corporation's facility at Colvale, located about alleged role of the gradual recovery will soon be According to the cations for the economy in the Management trajectory over a we will set up hydro-power about 20 km from here. After the meeting, Singh said, "The total loss Malaysian partner having a in place." "Nascent signs of Confederation of Indian short-to-medium term. 2-3-year time frame, he added. plants," he said. The Mahadayi of all power distribution companies in the financial year 2018-19 was bigger say in various matters recovery are noted in the form Industry (CII), with the initial "On balance, all these factors Besides, the chamber sug- river, which originates in Rs 27,000 crore. That is huge. Because of the losses, the discoms related to AirAsia India. of improved PMIs (Purchasing difficulties associated with the will have a significant bearing gested that in order to increase Karnataka, meets the Arabian are under stress." He noted that the discoms were facing issues Managers' Index) of manufac- goods and services tax (GST) on growth in the next fiscal. the tax base and ensure high- Sea at Miramar near Panaji. related to purchase of power, maintenance and others. "I have to help turing and services, jump in and the Insolvency and Add to this, the easing of glob- er compliance, it is necessary to Both the states are locked in the discoms of all states to make them viable by reducing their passenger air traffic, sharp Bankruptcy Code (IBC) getting al trade tensions along with simplify and reduce the num- a dispute over sharing the losses," he said. Listing the targets for 2020, Singh said in some moderation in the decline in gradually ironed out, the indus- lagged impact of monetary ber of GST rates and increase Mahadayi river water. states the transmission and distribution losses were very high. sales of passenger cars, among try is hopeful of substantial easing coupled with improved its coverage. Goa Chief Minister Pramod India's coal DHFL creditors to Coal India chalks out strategy RBI blasts CRAs meet on Monday for imports rise discussing resolution to meet 660 MT production 4 % to 161 MT for allowing ‘rating MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank PNS n KOLKATA of India-appointed in Apr-Nov administrator of the crippled n shopping' by firms PNS NEW DELHI Care Hospitals DHFL called for a meeting of Amid concerns that Coal India Ltd (CIL) may fall short of its PNS n MUMBAI timely action" when they rated its creditors for the first time to add 800 beds on Monday after the mortgage 660 million tonne (MT) pro- The country's coal imports NCDs of IL&FS which owes duction target for the current registered an increase of 4.4 per After getting it badly from close to Rs 1 lakh crore to the lender was admitted for across India by insolvency proceedings. The fiscal, the miner has planned cent to 161.43 million tonnes markets watchdog Sebi, cred- system. Sebi also found the third-largest pure play to rap up daily output to meet (MT) in the April-November it rating agencies (CRAs) agencies guilty of excessively the goal, officials said. period of the ongoing fiscal. whose role in the bad loan relying on assertions of the 2021 mortgage player is the first n non-banking financial Till December, the miner is This comes amid the Centre implosion has been under IL&FS management. PNS NEW DELHI company or housing finance expected to produce close to exuding hope that imports of scrutiny for years now, the These CRAs had given company to face the corporate 390 MT of coal and will the fossil fuel would be con- Reserve Bank has blasted them IL&FS the highest rating of Care Hospitals, part of insolvency resolution process. require another 270 MT in the tained to 235 MT this financial for allowing low-rated AAA, even when its sub- Dubai-headquartered The Mumbai bench of the last quarter of this fiscal to year. India had imported companies to do sidiary, IL&FS Evercare Group, is looking to NCLT had admitted the meet the annual production 154.56 MT of coal in April- "rating shopping". Transport Networks, add 800 beds in its portfolio company for insolvency target. Currently, Coal India November 2018, according to It can be noted defaulted in June. across India by 2021, a top resolution on December 2 and produces 1.8 MT per day while a report by mjunction services. that rating agen- There was also an company official said. appointed Indian Overseas the asking rate to achieve the "On a progressive basis cies have been abrupt downgrade The healthcare provider Bank former managing target is 2.9 MT, they said. Coal India's offtake at 363.63 subsidiaries had been hit (April-November '19) (provi- largely blamed in the ratings of currently has 12 hospitals in director and CEO R Internally, Coal India has MT during April- November severely during monsoon and sional), total coal...imports for their lax poli- bonds sold by India with 2,200 beds, pro- Subramaniakumar as the planned to raise its production period was down by 7.2 per also due to law and order were recorded at 161.43 MT, a cies and oversight IL&FS and related viding multi-specialty tertiary company's administrator. to 3 MT per day at least in cent from 392.02 MT supplied issues, they said. According to 4.45 per cent increase against for the 2008 global entities, after they care. "Our objective is to reach "Since the resolution February and March next year in the year-ago period. production data, SECL and 154.56 MT imported for the financial crisis, which defaulted in September. a total of 3,000 beds across our professional (administrator) to inch closer to the target, CIL officials said the coal MCL registered a negative same period last year (April- primarily spawned from junk- Soon after they downgraded hospitals in India in next two has now been appointed, he is Coal India officials said. offtake was at 410 MT till growth of 14.5 and 9.8 per cent November '18)," it said. type mortgage bonds and their the bonds from AA+ to default years. For this we would like meeting all the creditors and According to the provision- December 27, 2019 as against respectively as on December mjunction — a joint venture derivatives worth trillion of or junk. to add 800 more beds in our will discuss the way forward al data, the miner produced a target of 467 MT. In October, 27, 2019, a CIL official said, between Tata Steel and SAIL - dollars that the Wall Street In the 25th edition of the portfolio by end of 2021 across for resolution of the company," 330.38 MT of coal during a rating agency had projected adding that thes companies - is a B2B e-commerce com- bankers invented and hawked Financial Stability Report the country," Care Hospitals a source said. April-November in the 2019- that the coal behemoth might have been taking all measures pany which also publishes across the globe to get AAA released on Friday, the RBI has Group CEO and Evercare 20 fiscal, down by 7.8 per cent miss the production target by to overcome hurdles and ramp research reports on coal and ratings and finally imploded. warned of 'rating shopping' by Group MD Raajiv Singhal from 358.30 MT in the year- 50-75 MT in the current fiscal. up production. steel verticals. Coal imports in Back home, a fortnight companies for long-term bank said. Out of these, 250 beds ago period. Unless the miner Performance of Coal India's CIL, however, is apprehen- November declined by mar- before IL&FS went belly up in loans based on indicative rat- will be in the group's fourth increases its daily production two key subsidiaries- sive about coal demand with ginal 0.8 per cent to 17.80 MT, September 2018, rating agen- ings given by CRAs which are hospital in Visakhapatnam to 2.5 MT per day from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd declining electricity generation against 17.95 MT in the same cies India Ratings, Icra and not available to the banks or that is coming up, he added. January to March period, it will (MCL) and South Eastern of thermal power plants in the month last fiscal. "The weak Care had given its debt papers investors. Rating shopping "We are also looking to struggle to surpass the pro- Coalfields Ltd (SECL)- will be country till November this demand from the thermal AAA/AA+ ratings. refers to how, a company or a acquire some hospitals in cer- duction figure of the last fiscal, crucial in remaining three year, officials said. power sector and an increase This finally had the Sebi last debt paper manages to get atin other parts of the coun- company sources said. months of the current fiscal to "If the current trend con- in seaborne prices, especially Friday penalising Icra, Care same or better rating from try, the beds will come either Green certificate In 2018-19, Coal India pro- meet its production target, the tinues, it have an adverse for the South African materi- and India Ratings Rs 25 lakh another agency within through acquisition or from duced 606.89 MT while dis- officials said. impact on CIL's production al, led to a slight drop in vol- each for their "lapses in their three months of it getting a the expansion of the existing sales down 10 pc patch was at 608.14 MT. Mining activities in the two and dispatch," they added. umes during the month. duty to investors by not taking poor rating. facilities," Singhal said. to 5.04 lakh in Dec NEW DELHI: Sales of renewable energy certificates fell around 10 per cent to 5.04 Retail industry expects growth in 2nd half of 2020 lakh units in December as Indian luxury car market to be flat in compared to 5.59 lakh in the PNS n NEW DELHI Though the economic slow- same month a year ago due to down started in high-ticket lower supply, according to As economic slowdown con- segments like real estate, auto 2020, growth to return in 2021: Audi official data. Indian Energy tinues to hurt sales, the Indian and consumer durables due to Exchange (IEX) and Power retail industry expects to the credit squeeze triggered by PNS n NEW DELHI comprising top five players — Exchange of India (PXIL) are bounce back in the second half the NBFC crisis, it has now Mercedes, BMW, Audi, JLR the two power bourses in the of 2020 on the back of con- spread to other sectors such as German automobile company and Volvo, witnessed a total country which are engaged in sumer demand revival and retail as the consumption bas- Audi expects Indian luxury car sales of 40,340 units in 2018 trading of renewable energy increased spending. ket shrank. According to market to remain flat next year and is expected to see a decline certificates (RECs) and While major players strug- Debashish Mukherjee, Partner and growth to come in only in in 2019. The companies are, electricity. The trading of RECs gled to keep themselves on the and Regional Lead, Consumer 2021, having gone through a however, yet to release their up is conducted on the last growth chart in 2019, they and Retail, Middle East & challenging 2019. to date sales data. Wednesday of every month. expect a decent double-digit Africa at A T Kearney, in 2019 The company, which is set to "2019 was a challenging year But due to Christmas holiday, growth coming back in 2020. the sector had challenges in kick off 2020 with the launch "In terms of growth esti- for the automotive industry, the trading this month was But sectoral experts are cau- terms of lower growth. of its flagship SUV Q8 in mates for the luxury car mar- thereby building the pressure done on the last Thursday. tions, saying it would depend "People expect growth to January followed by new ver- ket, we estimate it to remain on new car sales," Dhillon According to official data, IEX on various factors like recov- sumers to make purchasing out. The second half of 2020 come back in 2020. However, sion of A8 sedan in February, flat in 2020 and we are hope- said. saw total trade of 3.6 lakh ery of manufacturing and other decisions. could see a pickup in demand it depends on (how) consumer is cautiously optimistic about ful of positive growth starting The company has launched RECs in December as sectors, incentives in the Union "We are hopeful that con- and growth," Future Retail sentiments improves and the the year that will mark the 2021," Audi India Head Balbir Audi A4 Quick-lift, Audi Q7 compared to 3.83 lakh in the Budget and availability of sumer sentiments will turn Joint Managing Director consumer has to feel really transition to stricter emission Singh Dhillon said. Black-edition and all-new Audi same month last year. money in the hands of con- positive as the year 2020 rolls Rakesh Biyani said. richer than they are. norm BS-VI. Indian luxury car market, A6 this year. Centre working on e-commerce, new industrial policies 6 of top-10 cos lose PNS n NEW DELHI manufacturing hub. The government in February released a draft This will be the third indus- Rs 64,419 cr in m-cap The DPIIT is working active- national e-commerce policy, proposing setting trial policy after the first in ly on the e-commerce as well up a legal and technological framework for 1956 and the second in 1991. PNS n NEW DELHI Industries Limited (RIL) tum- as new industrial policies, and restrictions on cross-border data flow and also It will replace the industrial bled Rs 36,291.90 crore to Rs both are expected to be policy of 1991 which was pre- Six of the 10 most valued 9,77,600.27 crore. released by the end of this fis- laid out conditions for businesses regarding pared in the backdrop of the Indian companies suffered a HDFC Bank's market cap cal, a top official has said. collection or processing of sensitive data balance of payment crisis. combined erosion of Rs plunged Rs 11,666.10 crore to "I personally feel that both locally and storing it abroad The DPIIT had initiated the 64,419.10 crore in market val- Rs 6,98,266.18 crore and that these policies will be ready by process of formulation of a new uation last week, with RIL tak- of Tata Consultancy Services this financial year end," industrial policy in May 2017. ing the biggest knock. (TCS) tanked Rs 9,155.82 Department for Promotion of abroad. Several foreign e-com- policy includes several provi- The new policy will subsume While TCS, HDFC Bank, crore to Rs 8,24,830.44 crore. Industry and Internal Trade merce firms have raised con- sions related to data, the the National Manufacturing Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI The m-cap of ITC fell Rs Trade (DPIIT) Secretary cerns over some points in the department is also looking at Policy (NMP). It had also float- and ITC were the other firms 5,241.22 crore to Rs Guruprasad Mohapatra said. draft pertaining to data. The the Personal Data Protection ed a discussion paper on the which witnessed a decline in 2,91,238.23 crore and that of He said that the department department has received huge Bill approved by the Cabinet policy with an aim to create their market capitalisation (m- Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped has done several round of response on the draft and it is earlier this month. The pro- jobs in next two decades, pro- cap) for the week ended Rs 1,528.55 crore to Rs stakeholders' meetings on both merce policy, proposing setting also laid out conditions for examining all the views and posed new industrial policy is mote foreign technology trans- Friday, HDFC, HUL, ICICI 3,21,960.76 crore. the policies. up a legal and technological businesses regarding collec- comments. "We are working aimed at promoting emerging fer and attract USD 100 billion Bank and Infosys emerged as SBI's valuation dipped Rs The government in February framework for restrictions on tion or processing of sensitive actively on both the policies," sectors, reducing regulatory foreign direct investment (FDI) gainers. 535.48 crore to Rs 3,00,982.52 released a draft national e-com- cross-border data flow and data locally and storing it Mohapatra said. As the draft hurdles and making India a annually. The valuation of Reliance crore. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Monday December 30, 2019 Indian director makes ‘HYDERABADIs waves in Hollywood PNS n HYDERABAD has created a unique data- base of captivating scripts he dream of any for global releases. filmmaker is to During his most recent ALWAYS SHOWERED establish a global trip to the US, Jagadeesh platform and made alliances with produc- T Hollywood, the tion companies and agencies land of opportu- for his upcoming projects. nities, provides that plat- The projects will open doors form. The accomplishment for a vast global network of LOVE FOR CRICKET' is often associated with stakeholders including overcoming obstacles and investors, producers, distrib- have been work and always show- squad soon.” rejections due to which it is utors, cast and crew. Indian fast playing for ered love for cricket,” Bhuvneshwar Kumar is still an elusive dream to His narration and script the Sunri- said Indian fast bowler known for his outswi- many in successfully creat- sessions unearthed names of bowler I sers Hyder- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, ngers. ing and releasing a film. De- many Indian actors who will abad in the who was in the city on Usually Indian spite these challenges, be sharing the screen with Bhuvneshwar Indian Pre- Sunday for the launch bowlers are best known writer-turned-director, well-known Hollywood mier League (IPL) for of a store. from their spin, partic- Jagadeesh Daneti is gradual- actors. many years now and Bhuvneshwar ularly on Indian pitch- ly paving his path to realise Kumar shares the people of Kumar, who is recover- es. After Bharat Arun his Hollywood dream. Hyderabad have been ing from an injury, was took charge as the During his journey into DURING HIS JOURNEY about his supportive ruled out from team bowling coach, one can Hollywood, he struck a of my India during the see the improvement in chord with the entertain- INTO HOLLYWOOD, HE sport injuries, West Indies the performance of ment elite of the place who tour. When India’s fast bowlers. helped him make his direc- STRUCK A CHORD playing for asked “Bharat Arun is helping torial debut a reality. He will WITH THE about how Indian bowlers be announcing the same in Sunrisers and when improve their perfor- the coming weeks. ENTERTAINMENT he plans mance. He interacts Jagadeesh Daneti’s collab- ELITE THERE WHO Hyderabad to rejoin with every bowler and oration with Johnny Martin the team, suggests changes to (Martini Films) has been HELPED HIM MAKE and more, Bhuvi says, make the bowler up crucial for the former’s HIS DIRECTORIAL “Every play- their game constantly. breakthrough into global reports er goes Indian fast bowling is cinema. Martin is an award- DEBUT A REALITY Jagadeesh with Johnny Martin, Producer and Stunt Director of Martini Films through definitely on the rise winning Hollywood produc- V SATEESH tough times. now,” says Bhuvi. er, director and stunt coordi- It’s important When asked about nator, who has contributed to get fit as an alternative he would to many prolific films REDDY soon as possi- choose if not for crick- including James Cameron’s, ble. I am taking et, Bhuvi says that he Titanic. He has directed and all measures was interested in foot- produced films with Al possible so that ball and badminton Pacino (The Hangman), I can join my earlier and might cho- Nicholas Cage (Vengeance, A Indian ose any one of them if Love Story), Cuba Gooding he has to change his Jr. (Hitlist, Lies & Illusions), vocation. He added John Travolta (I Am Wrath) that the team is and coordinated stunts for preparing well for the Keanu Reeves (The Matrix), ODI series with Hugo Weaving and Natalie Australia which is Portman (V for Vendetta). In scheduled to be a recent conference in Los held in January Angeles, Martin shared his 2020 in India. interest and excitement in When asked collaborating with Jagadeesh about who is for his Hollywood directori- the best bowler al debut and future projects in the team, slated for early 2020. Bhuvi admits Indians are known to have that it is a an intense passion for films, tough ques- which in turn provides tion to answer extreme potential for world- as every wide film and media part- bowler have nerships. Though Jagadeesh their own is born and raised in India, specialties. his interest in understanding other cultures coupled with a quest for authenticity, he Jagadeesh Daneti With Brookner, Head of Riverside County Film Division Striving for marginalised ber other forms of discrimi- An anthropology student's NGO for women is helping them learn nation like being made to stand in a separate queue self defense and skill development while spreading awareness about with my mother to fetch water from the well. Thank- discrimination on the basis of caste and religion, finds V SATEESH REDDY fully, we don’t see that in the city so much.” He adds, “Awareness about ven in the 21st Abhitha, he conducts various The Pioneer, Shyamjoel says, him to start an NGO for rights, a sense of security and century, people are activities for the margin- “I started Abhitha along with rural women, Shyamjoel says, access to justice are much still being discrim- alised. This includes teaching my friends to work for the “I started my schooling in a better in the city than in E inated on the basis self defense and skill devel- rights of girl children, rural government school many rural areas. But I do of caste and reli- opment to rural girl students, women and underprivileged where I faced a lot of hurdles keep hearing about sophisti- gion. As a member educating them about their youth in the society. Abhitha and discrimination. We were cated forms of segregation in of the Scheduled Castes, reproductive health, and pro- creates safe space for chil- shunned to live on the out- urban spaces too.” Kamareddy-based Shyamjoel viding employment to rural dren, women and the mar- skirts of our village and we Despite all the troubles he Swaero has faced discrimina- women by training them in ginalised communities. We were scared to walk inside faced growing up, tion of various forms in the making handlooms. work on strengthening their the village fearing anger from Shyamjoel’s passion for edu- hands of other communities For his efforts, Shyamjoel knowledge base, increasing other communities. It was cation helped him get admis- since his childhood. This has has received TCC-REX their capacity to learn skills suffocating back then. I still sion into the Anthropology restricted him from making Karmaveer Global Young in a holistic manner so they remember how my father was department at the Delhi using of facilities that would Leaders Fellowship and the can assert their right to life, ordered to vacate our rented University. be available for others. Ambedkar National Dignity dignity and livelihood.” house for giving tuitions to He says that learning self Now, through his NGO Award in 2019. Speaking to Reacting to what inspired Dalit students. I also remem- defense is important for women. He even arranged a self defense trainer, Sherly Devarapalli, for the girl stu- dents. He and his team teach handicraft to women in rural areas. They provide raw materials and also help them in selling the final products through stalls in universities I started Abhitha along with my like HCU, DU, Azim Premji friends to work for the rights of and popular marketplaces girl children, women and like Shilparamam. He also spreads awareness underprivileged youth in the about government schemes society. Abhitha creates safe space for the Scheduled Castes. He for children, women and the says, “Now, we are currently educating people about the marginalised communities. We Right to Education 12(1)(C) work on strengthening their Act which mandates non- knowledge base, increasing their minority private unaided schools to keep 25 per cent of capacity to learn skills in a holistic seats for children belonging manner so they can assert their to disadvantaged sections right to life, dignity and livelihood. which will create a more inclusive schooling system. SHYAMJOEL SWAERO We are also planning to work SOCIAL WORKER with manual scavengers.” 10

Vijayawada Monday December 30, 2019 what’s brewing? The CHAINSMOKERS perform Family live for 1st time, that too in India

ndian EDM lovers belted out their popular tracks videographer, Rory Kramer, received a surprise Closer and Don’t Let Me Down at showing how powerful friend- from American DJ duo a power-packed gig. But they ship can be. It’s made in collabo- Andrew Taggart and made spectators happier when ration with Norwegian DJ Kygo. I Alex Pall, who are pop- they played their latest track Not only this, after perform- ularly known as The Family live for the very first ing at the gala, the duo took to Chainsmokers. On Saturday time. Instagram and shared a glimpse night, they played their latest “We have not played this song of how they performed on song Family live for the first time live anywhere else... Playing live Family among the Indian crowd. and that too in Goa, one of India’s for the first time because you ‘India family’, they captioned most popular tourist destinations. guys are special,” the DJ-duo the post. The Chainsmokers concluded said. The Chainsmokers ended the second day of the ongoing The music video for Family is their set with their chartbuster, Sunburn music festival, and they an homage to The Closer, and thanked the fans for wooed audience a lot as they Chainsmokers’ close friend and being a wonderful audience.

Parth Samthaan 2nd case against to play gangster Raveena, Farah for in web series hurting Christian asauti Zindagii Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu sentiments Kay actor Parth chronicles the rise of the Samthaan has underworld don Nawab’s rise he Punjab Police apologies to those who were been roped in to from 1980s to 1990s. The registered a second hurt,” Raveena tweeted. K play a gangster in series will trace the world of case against actress The case was registered on the show Mai hero as he travels from the Raveena Tandon, the complaint of Sonu Jafar, Hero Boll Raha Hu. gun bazaars to the bylanes of T director-choreog- President of the Christian “I am extremely excited Jogeshwari, counterfeit DVD rapher Farah Khan Front, in Punjab’s Ajnala town. about this new project as it is rackets, to smuggling, extor- and comedian Bharti Singh He alleged that religious my first full-fledged web ven- tion, killings and shootouts; for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the Christians ture with ALTBalaji. It’s a from the glamour of sentiments of the Christian have been hurt, when the gangster-based show from Bollywood and Bangkok to community on a TV show. stars trivialised the word the 90s and my character is the reality of surviving jail The latest case was regis- Hallelujah, while trying to inspired by a true story,” and the slums of Mumbai. tered in Ferozepur canton- pronounce it. Parth said. “I believe gangster-based ment on Saturday. Earlier, it Hallelujah is a Hebrew “I have been known for shows are consumed and was registered in Ajnala town word meaning Praise ye, Yah, playing a perfect hero kind liked by all kinds of audi- in Amritsar district. referring to the Lord. on television which has ences and appreciated by the Peaceful protests have been The case was registered received immense love from viewers nowadays. Moreover, continued in several parts of under Section 295-A (deliber- my fans and audiences. With as I have been labelled as an Punjab against them despite ate and malicious acts, intend- this show, I am venturing actor with more female fol- Raveena seeking an apology, if ed to outrage religious feelings into a completely new terri- lowing, I think with this they hurt someone’s feelings. of any class by insulting its tory and viewers will get to show I will be able to break “I haven’t said a word that can religion or religious beliefs) of see me in a completely differ- that notion. Men and boys be interpreted as an insult to any the Indian Penal Code (IPC). ent avatar. The character has would equally love this show religion. The three of us (Farah The case was registered on its own machismo, attitude, as it’s an action-packed Khan, Bharti Singh and I) never the complaint along the glamour style from the 90s drama with an incredible intended to offend anyone, but video footage of the pro- and far from the usual stuff,” adventure. I am really look- in case we did, my most sincere gramme. he added. ing forward to it,” said Parth.

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Vijayawada Monday December 30, 2019 tollywood Comedian SUNIL to debut as a VILLAIN lthough he hasn’t hit his peak as a come- dian despite featuring in a string of films like Aravinda Sametha Veeraraghava, Padi Padi Leche Manasu, Chitralahari A and Chanakya in last 16 months, Sunil seems to be expanding his acting repertoire as he has agreed to play the role of an antagonist in comedian Suhas’ debut film where the latter plays the lead. The film, titled Colour Photo, is a romantic comedy set in the backdrop of an engineering college in 1995. Masala Sundeep will be debuting as the director of the film, as announced on Sunday. Later, Sunil tweeted about how excited he is to be a part of the film. Colour Photo will feature Chandini Chowdary alongside Suhas. The film is a joint production venture by Sai Rajesh, Shravan Konka and Benny Muppaneni. Sai Rajesh also doubled as the film’s writer. Singer-musician Kaala Bhairava, who is rid- ing high on the accolades he is receiving for Mathu Vadalara, is the film’s music composer. Sundeep made multiple comedy and short films for a web portal called Chai Bisket with Suhas in the lead. He has also written dialogues for an upcoming film, College Kumar, featuring Rahul Vijay. TAXIWAALA GIRL makes her Kollywood debut Stars take off for axiwaala girl decision after all. After complet- Priyanka Jawalkar’s ing her portions for debutante NAGARAJ GOUD long wait to land the director Sujana’s maiden film writes about how T right projects has opposite Shiva Kandukuri some- proved to be a wise time back, she has recently NEW YEAR signed Manchu Manoj’s come- Priyanka back film, a crime thriller, with another debutant Srikanth Jawalkar, whose Reddy. To go to floors in celebrations February, she plays a cop in it. last feature Now, The Pioneer has exclu- ith new year Mahesh decided to sively learnt that she is set to around the corner, complete dubbing, before film Taxiwaala make her debut in the Tamil film one can expect our he jets off for a vacay. industry. The film in question W movie stars to fly Allu Arjun who will be made her features Tamil-Telugu actor away to exotic competing with Mahesh this Siddharth in the lead role. locales and ring in Sankranti is headed to an popular in A source chips in, “Priyanka is the celebrations. Superstar undisclosed location with his one of the two heroines in the Mahesh Babu, who makes it a family for New Year celebra- film. The other is Nithya Menen point to take a holiday once in tions. Naga Chaitanya, the film who will be seen as a Punjabi in three months, is the first to fly Samantha and Akhil will wel- the film. Priyanka’s fair complex- out of Hyderabad. He was come 2020 in Goa. circles, has ion aside, her experience in spotted leaving the city along On the other hand, Vijay being front of the camera was with his family at Shamshabad Deverakonda along with now the reason the film’s makers airport. For many years now, brother Anand has left to approached her. In fact, the it has been a practice for the Dubai for the new year. It will managed actress was looking to spread her actor to undertake a vacation be short sojourn for the Arjun wings to other industries when in the last week of December. Reddy star as he is expected to to land this offer came by. Impressed by While we don’t know where start shooting for Fighter from her character sketch, she pronto he is heading, the actor has the first week of January. multiple gave her nod. She has already completed dubbing for his Nithiin is already in Europe joined the sets in Chennai. next, Sarileru Neekevvaru, on working on Bheeshma songs projects Takkar producers Sudhan and Thursday. With the theatrical and he will ring in the new Jayaram are producing the film trailer set to be unveiled at the year there itself. He will be under their production house pre-release event on January 5, back by January 3. Passion Studios.” Mahesh Koneru SUKUMAR'S next on bets on Vijay again smuggling begins fter working on it will begin from January 17. Muthamshetty was sold to Telugu producers for over six months, Bunny will be joining the sets Media is while it’s still on floors. filmmaker Sukumar for the first time then. producing Apparently, the actor was A has silently begun Rashmika Mandanna’s dates it, while impressed with the way filming his next with have been sought from Polish cine- Mahesh promoted Whistle in Allu Arjun. February. As the pre-produc- matographer Telugu and was instrumental According to a source close to tion has been meticulous, Miroslaw Kuba in his producer Xavier Britto the unit, the director has shot Sukumar is keen to wrap up Brozek, who has parting the rights to Mahesh. for six days in Kerala last the film by May-end or June,” earlier filmed Nani- Touted to be an action- month. “The shoot took place added the source. starrer Gang Leader, thriller, the untitled film has in and around Athirappilly An action-thriller, the yet- is the lens man. Malavika Mohanan of Petta forests. Actors Shatru and to-be-untitled film deals with Sukumar’s fre- Jagadish (Gods of Dharmapuri red sanders smuggling as its quent collaborator WE HEAR MAHESH HAS fame) took part in the shoot,” core point. We’ve learnt that Devi Sri Prasad is the source informed. close to 50-60 days of the also on board as ACQUIRED WHISTLE The second schedule will shooting will take place in real the music direc- TELUGU DUBBING begin immediately after forests. Mythri Movie Makers tor. RIGHTS FOR A PRICE Sankranti. “Non-stop schedule in association with — NG OF RS 8.75 CRORE

fame as the leading lady, while the likes of Andrea Jeremiah, Gouri Kishan Ala Vaikunthapuramlo musical concert (who played the younger version of Trisha in ’96), he filming for Beginning the promo- Babu-starrer Sarileru Prasad, Rahul Jallikattu actor Antony Allu Arjun’s tional blitzkrieg, the mak- Neekevvaru, they’ve post- Ramakrishna, Varghese, Shanthnu Ala Vaikuntha- ers on Sunday announced poned the musical con- Brahmaji, Harsha ith Whistle per- crore. No wonder, the pro- Bhagyaraj, Sriman and T puramlo, that a musical concert cert by a day. Vardhan and Vennela forming reason- ducer has decided to bet on Brigida will be seen in sup- which is slated will be held on January 6 A family drama pep- Kishore. ably well in the the actor’s next with Khaidi porting roles. Vijay for release on at Yousufguda, pered with comedy and It is a joint produc- W Telugu states, filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj Sethupathi will be seen as January 12, has been Hyderabad. Initially, they action, the Trivikram’s tion venture between Tamil superstar as well. We hear he has Vijay’s bête noire in the film. wrapped up. The filming wanted to hold the event directorial features an Allu Aravind and S Vijay has consoli- acquired the film’s Telugu Unconfirmed reports indi- ended with the shooting on January 5, but with ensemble cast consisting Radha Krishna, with dated his market here. dubbing rights for a price of cate that Vijay is essaying the of the chartbuster Butta Megastar Chiranjeevi of Tabu, Sushanth, SS Thaman as the Brought by Mahesh S Rs 8.75 crore, making it the role of a college professor, Bomma song at the attending a public func- Navdeep, Nivetha music director. Koneru for Rs 7 crore, the highest amount for a Vijay who has a violent past. The Annapurna Seven Acres tion on January 5 cele- Pethuraj, Jayaram, film, directed by Atlee, made film till date. This is also the film is scheduled for an April over the weekend. brating Superstar Mahesh Sathyaraj, Sunil, Rajendra a business of around Rs 10 first time that a Vijay film release. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 30, 2019 sport 12 BLUNDELL’S TON IN VAIN AS AUS CLINCH SERIES

Siddle announces int’l retirement AFP n MELBOURNE

eteran Australian bowler Peter VSiddle announced his internation- al retirement Sunday after a 67-Test career, with national coach Justin Langer praising him as giving his “heart and soul” to the team. The 35-year-old had been called up to the second Test squad in Melbourne but was not selected in the side to face New Zealand and decided to call it quits. “Just being able to play, to walk out, wear the baggy green — I’d watched guys like Punter (Ricky Ponting), Steve Waugh, guys like that wear it, represent Australia,” he said. “Every time I stepped out was amazing, I don’t think I could pick one special one. “At the end of the day, to play one is amazing, to end up playing what I did is truly special.” Siddle, who played a key role in helping Australia retain the Ashes in England earlier this year, went to the Australian dressing room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to tell his ing, Matty Hayden and Ricky Ponting teammates personally. were raving about this guy called Peter “The year after I retired from play- Siddle,” Langer said.

Latham, scorer of a dogged 50 in New broke their dangerous partnership, tempt- Zealand's 148 first innings, fell for eight ing an outside edge from the New Zealand when he edged a thunderous delivery to wicketkeeper that flew to David Warner the diving Paine. at slip and he was gone for 22. Williamson soon followed without Lyon then mopped up Colin de scoring, lbw after unsuccessfully review- Grandhomme and Mitchell Santner before AFP n MELBOURNE order to leave them reeling at 38 for three. It was the second heavy defeat for the No team had ever chased down more ing the umpire’s original decision. Tim Southee was run out in a horror mix- But some fighting partnerships spear- Black Caps, who lost by 296 runs in Perth than 418 in Test history, though the record Taylor didn’t fare much better, drag- up, with Blundell swinging his bat before athan Lyon took four wickets as headed by Blundell delayed the inevitable and will be playing for pride only in the was set against Australia by the West ging onto his middle stump to leave he was caught by Lyon off Marnus Australia thrashed New Zealand by until Lyon worked his magic as the pitch final Test at Sydney later this week. Indies in Antigua in 2003. Pattinson with figures of 3-5 at lunch off Labuschagne. N247 runs to win the second Test at deteriorated. Pattinson, playing for the injured Josh two overs. Paine earlier declared Australia’s sec- Melbourne and the series Sunday with a Blundell was last man out for a swash- CREDIT TO AUSTRALIA Hazlewood, did the early damage. New Henry Nicholls was the only wicket to ond innings on 168 for five after Head was battling century from opener Tom Blundell buckling 121— his second Test century It was Head’s first innings century and Zealand had reached 32-0 when he fall between lunch and tea, cleverly bowled by Neil Wagner for 28. Matthew proving futile. and his first for two years — as New Paine’s quick-fire 79 that took the Test out snared the key wickets of Tom Latham, stumped for 33 by Paine off Lyon just one Wade was unbeaten on 30 with Wagner The Black Caps, chasing a massive 488 Zealand were dismissed for 240 with Trent of New Zealand’s reach after captain batting linchpin Williamson and the ball after he smashed the spinner for six. taking 3-50. to win, were in serious trouble after a fiery Boult not batting after fracturing his Kane Williamson's bold decision to bowl experienced Ross Taylor for three just Blundell, in only his third Test, and BJ They had resumed at 137 for four, James Pattinson ripped through the top hand in the first innings. after winning the toss. runs. Watling put on 72 before Lyon finally building on their first innings 467. Cricket SA change in Eng Kane urges more Test victory: Du Plessis fighting spirit from NZ AFP n MELBOURNE areas to improve there are a few AFP n CENTURION of them. We do need to try and ew Zealand captain Kane put Australia under a bit more roteas captain Faf du Plessis NWilliamson said his team pressure before their first innings Pgave a ringing endorsement need to mirror the fighting spir- total gets past that point of con- of the changes in management it of century-maker Tom trol.” in South African cricket after his Blundell if they are to bounce Australia took side won the first Test against back from their second-Test the game away England by 107 runs at thrashing by Australia. from New Cannot put timeline SuperSport Park on Sunday. “Obviously it was hard Zealand on day The win broke a five-Test work out there, the task one after losing sequence for the Proteas was immense. But you look Williamson when I will get fit: and gave them their first points at some small positives... won the toss and in the World Test champi- That was a truly fantastic took a gamble by onship. innings,” he said after putting them in to Paine hails Bhuvneshwar “We’ve got the right people the 247-run defeat bat. PTI n NEW DELHI in the right jobs at the top of — their second It turned out to be Cricket South Africa,” he said of Test loss inside a poor decision, but he ndia seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is not the appointment of former cap- four days. insisted it was a rea- Aussies Isure when he will make a comeback to tain Graeme Smith as director Denly (31), England were 205 a rough area and deflected off "”He led sonable one at the competitive cricket as it is yet to be ascer- of cricket and Mark Boucher as runs short of their target of 376 his glove onto the stumps. the way and time. tained whether a surgery is required to treat head coach after a period of but had their best batsmen, “We had a lot of confidence it is impor- “I felt like there teamwork his sports hernia. upheaval in the local game. captain Joe Root and Ben Stokes in Kesh,” said Du Plessis. tant that we was enough in the The senior seamer, who is expected to be “Leadership always comes at the crease. “We kept saying that we all take surface to bowl first out for an indefinite period of time, doesn’t from the top and filters down,” Immediately after lunch, had a feeling that in the second something and it was obviously AFP n MELBOURNE want to blame the National Cricket Academy said Du Plessis. with 14 overs to be bowled innings he was going to get Ben from that. very important for us for allegedly bungling his rehabilitation. He, “I feel it set the tone for the before the second new ball was Stokes out. He has got him out “The to be on top of our aptain Tim Paine pointed to team- though, is a bit surprised as to why his her- way that we are playing right due, Root and Stokes upped the a few times and the way that effort from game and the sur- Cwork on Sunday as the crucial fac- nia couldn’t be detected earlier. now. That’s a start for us as a tempo, adding 30 runs in five Stokes plays he is going to take the bowlers face did offer some tor in Australia winning all four home “World T20 is still good nine months team. Now you can trust the overs. Thirteen of those runs the game on. We had a gut feel- throughout sideways move- Tests so far this summer — and all away. I am not thinking about that. First thing system a little bit more and just came from one over from left- ing that it was going to happen. was something ment and swing,” inside four days. is getting fit and I don’t know when I will get focus on playing cricket.” arm spinner Keshav Maharaj It was a massive wicket for us.” that is inspir- he said. After crushing Pakistan twice, they fit,” Bhuvneshwar told PTI. An enthralling Test was still but Du Plessis persevered with When the new ball was ing to us as a “But credit have now done the same to New Asked about the NCA’s role, the 29-year- in the balance at lunchtime on the spinner. taken seven overs later the end team, that to Australia Zealand, wrapping up their three-Test old was predictably defensive and said it’s best the fourth day. After a tense It was Maharaj who made came quickly as Kagiso Rabada never-give-up for getting series against the Black Caps with a 247- the BCCI brass deals with it. morning when England could the crucial breakthrough, bowl- and Anrich Nortje blasted out attitude. through that run thrashing in Melbourne. “It’s up to BCCI as to how they are going score only 50 runs in 25 overs ing Stokes for 14 when the left- the remaining batsmen. “But at the first session A first-innings Travis Head centu- to take it. They must have had a chat with for the loss of overnight bats- hander tried to play a cut shot Rabada took four for 103 same time if we and put 400 ry, 85 from Steve Smith and 79 by Paine the NCA. men Rory Burns (84) and Joe against a ball which pitched in and Nortje three for 56. are looking for on the board.” took the game away from the visitors “NCA must have tried their best but I after Australia lost the toss and were put don’t know what went wrong and why they into bat. couldn't diagnose. Still I am not the right per- Pat Cummins, James Pattinson and son to comment on that as it might say some- Nathan Lyon then led the attack in dis- thing else and BCCI will come up with some- missing New Zealand twice. thing else,” said Bhuvneshwar. Rabada, Nortje plot England’s downfall Paine said it was all about players Bhuvneshwar also offered a dead defence stepping up when others were having when asked if players are wary of going to South Africa see off et of Root, who made a fighting Denly was leg before wicket to an off day. the NCA. 48 before he was caught behind. Dwaine Pretorius for 31. “I think it shows that we’re starting “It’s an individual’s responsibility or stubborn England to It was the second time in the Burns and Denly saw off the to spread the load,” he said. wish whether he want to go to the NCA or claim 107-run victory day Nortje claimed a wicket with threat of Vernon Philander and “When we work together as a team not.” the second ball of a new spell after Rabada but found scoring diffi- and build pressure — one day it’s On his recovery process, he said that he AFP n CENTURION he made the first breakthrough of cult. going to be Pat (Cummins), the next is waiting for the doctor’s appointment, after the day by dismissing top-scor- Philander conceded only one day it’s going to be Nathan (Lyon), the which a clearer picture could emerge on the outh Africa broke down stub- er Rory Burns for 84. run in five overs. Rabada gave up next day it’s going to be James Pattinson, need for a surgery. Sborn England resistance to The remaining wickets fell 23 in six overs, which included another day it’s going to be Mitchell “There is no surety of surgery, but gen- win the first Test of their World quickly, with Rabada finishing two hooked sixes by Denly. Starc. erally, the standard procedure in case of Test Championship series by 107 with four for 103 and fellow fast Burns, who faced most of “We just keep driving that home to sports hernia is surgery. But we still need to runs at SuperSport Park on bowler Anrich Nortje claiming Philander’s bowling, adding only all our team,” he added. take an appointment and I am not sure where Sunday. three for 56. seven runs off 37 balls. The “If we keep building pressure as a it's going to be. But we are trying to get it as England needed 376 to win Maharaj, who broke change to Nortje brought an team we’ve got some absolute firepow- soon as possible. but despite some committed bat- England’s first wicket stand of 92 immediate result for South Africa er and we know that all of them are “Till I consult a doctor, can't say when ting were bowled out for 268 on on Saturday when he dismissed as Burns attempted to pull the fast going to have their day in the sun.” will be the comeback as it will depend on the the fourth day of the five-day Dom Sibley, took two for 37. bowler’s second delivery and Paine said the same applied to the diagnosis and treatment plan.” encounter. South Africa produced a dis- sent the ball looping to Rabada batting, where some fired in Melbourne Bhuvneshwar, after being out due to side An enthralling contest swung ciplined bowling performance, at mid-on. and others didn’t. strain post the tour of the West Indies, had South Africa’s way when left-arm making scoring difficult on a Nortje made a second crucial “The same with the batting, trying made a comeback against the same side in spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled pitch which always offered some- breakthrough when South to build partnerships, trying to take the T20 series earlier this month before being Ben Stokes to halt a brief flurry thing to the bowlers with some African captain Faf du Plessis teams’ bowlers really deep, make them sidelined again. of strokes as Stokes and captain sideways movement and uneven made an inspired bowling bowl lots of overs,” he said. “Injuries can be frustrating at times but Joe Root tried to lift the scoring bounce. change. “At some stage we’re all going to get I am not at all heartbroken. It’s part and par- rate before the second new ball England added only 50 runs First innings destroyer a chance to score lots of runs as well.” cel of our journey. I was in good rhythm was due. in 25 overs while losing two wick- Vernon Philander sent down Paine said he wanted the same against the West Indies. The new ball then had an ets during the morning. three overs with the second new intensity for that game, which meant “I want to be back at my best but as I said immediate impact with Kagiso Rory Burns took his ball but was not making the bats- muted celebrations in Melbourne with I don’t know what will be the treatment like. Rabada having Jonny Bairstow overnight score of 77 to 84 before men play many deliveries, so Du such a short turnaround. So whatever the doctor says will go with that caught at gully before Anrich mistiming a pull against Nortje to Plessis called on Nortje with “We want to win every Test match, thing only,” he said. Nortje claimed the crucial wick- be caught at mid-on, while Joe immediate success. there’s no doubt about that,” he said.