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VOL 5 ISSUE 20 ● DALLAS ● MAY 19 - MAY 25, 2017 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS Why the Special may be The Threat from Deepika Padukone Good News for Republicans and Problematic dons an easy breezy 8 Bad News for Trump 9 Organizations and 12 silk dress in Cannes International of , The Hague stays Former FBI chief Robert Mueller to Jadhav execution probe Russia-Trump links Diplomatic victory for India as ICJ asks defiant Pakistan to implement ruling Trump decries special counsel's appointment as 'single greatest witch-hunt' in US history WASHINGTON (TIP) ormer FBI director Robert Mueller has been appointed as Fspecial counsel to investigate alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election and possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign and Moscow. The decision by deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein to appoint Mueller, 72, as special counsel came on Wednesday, May 17, following a week of Presiding Ronny Abraham of France reads the World Court's in The Hague, Netherlands. turmoil for the White House after Trump fired FBI Director James NEW DELHI (TIP): The Comey, who had been leading a federal International Court of Justice probe into the matter. (ICJ), on May 18, stayed the Rosenstein said he had taken the execution of Kulbhushan decision "to ensure a full and thorough Jadhav until it rules on the investigation of the Russian merits of the case. government's efforts to interfere in the The stay passed 2016 presidential election," including Kulbhushan Jadhav Robert Mueller, the former FBI director is famous for his no-nonsense style and independence in unanimously by the court is a gets reprieve contd on page 20 high-profile government investigations diplomatic victory for India as contd on page 20 Photos / PTI QUICKPOSTS PM MODI LIKELY TO ADDRESS INDIAN ● During a joint news conference DIASPORA IN HOUSTON with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, President Trump The invitation to visit Houston had come in February, after a delegation of NRI said he respected Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's decision community leaders met PM Modi in Delhi to appoint a special counsel, but HOUSTON (TIP): Believed The invitation to visit added, "the entire thing has been to be planned along the lines of Houston had come in February, THANK a witch hunt." his Madison Square Garden after a delegation of NRI ● Former Connecticut Senator Joe address in 2014, Prime community leaders met Modi Lieberman is reportedly Trump's Minister Narendra Modi is in Delhi, and requested him to top pick to replace James Comey expected to speak to the Indian plan his next diaspora event in YOU as director of the FBI. diaspora in Houston, Texas Texas, the report said. Earlier ● The Trump administration formally during his proposed visit in in March, US Energy Secretary We thank The Indian Panorama readers, notified Congress that it intends to June, The Hindu reported. Rick Perry, at a meeting with relations and friends for their message of renegotiate the North American According to The Hindu, PM Narendra Modi is expected Union Petroleum Minister condolence and kind words of solace in the wake of Free Trade Agreement, in keeping officials involved with to address Indian Diaspora in Dharmendra Pradhan, the sad and untimely demise of Mr.Karan Beri, the with one of Trump's campaign organizing the event claimed Houston, in June 2017 strongly pushed for PM Modi's brightest jewel of the family, at the young age of promises. that PM Modi was invited by community Houston visit. Perry said Modi's visit would 37. No words can adequately express our deep sense ● In a letter to his constituents, leaders in Houston to address an event similar improve energy cooperation between the two of gratitude. House Oversight Committee to "the kind he held in Madison Square countries, adding a new dimension to Please pray for the dear departed and his Chairman Jason Chaffetz Gardens in 2014 and in Silicon Valley in 2015". bilateral ties. contd on Page 20 family-wife Jaskiran Beri and five- year- old son announced he will resign from Kabir Beri. Congress at the end of June. Prof. Indrajit S Saluja and staff, The Indian ● Roger Ailes, the former head of Fox INDIAN-AMERICAN STUDENT WINS NATIONAL Panorama, New York- Dallas News who was ousted from the OPINIO Media Inc. USA; RIC Technology & network amid sexual-harassment GEOGRAPHIC BEE CONTEST Services, Bengaluru, India allegations, died at age 77. Pranay Varada won the prestigious $50,000 National Geographic Bee competition. UK Prime Minister May He is an eighth grader from Texas and was a runner up last year. DALLAS, TX (TIP): Pranay Americans." pledges to curtail Varada, the 14-year-old Indian- "Having done this for such a American student, has won the long time and winning it now, immigration, including prestigious $50,000 National it's just a feeling of Geographic Bee competition, satisfaction," Varada, an from India maintaining the dominance of eighth grader from Texas, said. the community in the contest. A runner up last year, Varada LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister of UK "I was absolutely sure I this time did not want to miss a Theresa May, on Thursday, May18, unveiled her could win that challenge," chance. Pranay Varada, 14-year-old Conservative Party's election manifesto that Conservative Party's election manifesto Varada said soon after bagging He was declared the winner Indian-American has won the makes cutting immigration from countries like released by UK Prime Minister Theresa May, the coveted competition, which as he won the first tie breaker $50,000 National Geographic India, a central poll pledge if her party wins the on Thursday, May18 speaks of curtailing for the past one decade has question when he correctly Bee competition. June 8 general election. contd on page 20 immigration, including from India. been dominated by Indian- contd on Page 20 Photo / Twitter THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ANALYSIS FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 7 questions that explain the special counsel A closer look at how Robert Mueller's investigation into Trump and Russia will play out.

Robert Mueller, a former FBI Director has been appointed special counsel to investigate a possible collusion of Donald Trump's presidential campaign with Russia in 2016 presidential election

By Josh Gerstein

he Justice Department's decision to Flynn. If Mueller wants more clarity on 5) Is there a set length of time name former FBI Director Robert whether a matter is in his purview he could for the inquiry? TMueller to investigate possible come back to Rosenstein and ask. But past collusion with Russia by Donald Trump's outside investigators have been criticized for There's no fixed duration for the investigation. presidential campaign rocked an already expanding the scope of their investigation. It's probable that getting Mueller and his team reeling capital Wednesday, May 17. into place will cause some delay as they hire staff While there are a variety of investigative 3) Who does Mueller report to and get up to speed on work that's already been arms available in Washington, the specific and can Trump fire him? done. Given the sensitivity of the intelligence provision Deputy Attorney General Rod matters, those newly-assigned to the case will Rosenstein used to tap Mueller has been Normally, a special counsel would report to need special security clearances and approvals. dormant for nearly two decades. the attorney general, but because Attorney The investigation could well enter a relatively The rarely invoked rules provide answers to General Jeff Sessions has recused himself quiet period for a while until Mueller decides some key questions about Mueller's new, high from the Russia-election probe, Rosenstein is whether to take steps likely to draw public attention, profile post. acting in that role. He'll supervise Mueller, like summoning witnesses to a grand . although the rules state: "The Special Counsel 1) What powers does Mueller shall not be subject to the day-to-day 6) What impact will there be on have? supervision of any official of the Congressional investigations? Mueller will have all the authority of a Department." typical U.S. attorney to convene grand , According to the , Rosenstein Mueller is likely to be given effective control issue subpoenas, file criminal charges and can block major investigative steps by over what information the Justice Department pursue those charges to , if he deems it Mueller, but must report to Congress if that shares with Congress about the probe and what appropriate. In practice, he'll probably have happens. Rosenstein can fire Mueller "for requests it makes to Congressional committees more control over the FBI agents involved in misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, to defer questioning sensitive witnesses or avoid his probe than most do. conflict of interest, or for other good cause." publicizing potential leads in the investigation. The regulations under which Mueller was Trump can't fire Mueller directly, but in In the short term, the decision to tap Mueller appointed oblige him to "comply with the theory could order Rosenstein to dismiss could slow down or freeze such cooperation as he rules, regulations, procedures, practices and Mueller and could fire Rosenstein if he didn't tries to get read in on the various aspects of the policies of the Department of Justice." comply. The president could then seek out investigation. Ultimately, Congress can do what However, he could seek Rosenstein's approval someone who would dismiss the special it wants to demand witnesses and , but to shortcut or waive some of those procedures. . lawmakers are typically leery of taking steps Past special have sometimes This is the scenario that played out during that could jeopardize the criminal probe. bypassed certain procedures, like internal Watergate in 1973 in the so-called Saturday "The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence reviews for subpoenas directed to journalists. Night Massacre. will continue its own investigation and to the Trump could also tell Sessions to repeal the extent any deconfliction is required, we will 2) What is the scope of the regulations under which Mueller was engage with Director Mueller and our investigation and could appointed, freeing officials of any limits on expectation is that he will engage with the Mueller expand it? firing him. Committee as well," Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) and Mueller has been assigned to probe Russia's 4) What sort of budget does Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) said in a joint alleged interference in the 2016 election, Mueller get, and what does his statement Wednesday night. which the FBI had been pursuing, with operation look like? Justice Department approval. Mueller's 7) Will Mueller issue a final authority specifically includes "any links Mueller has 60 days to propose a budget, report? and/or coordination between the Russian which will be worked out with Justice government and individuals associated with Department finance officials and is subject to Yes, but it may not be made public. The the campaign of President Donald Trump." approval by Rosenstein. The special counsel regulations call for Mueller to prepare a report Rosenstein's directive also says Mueller can must return by July of each year with a new for Rosenstein on the reasons for decisions to pursue "any matters that arose or may arise budget plan. Mueller may hire some of his prosecute or not prosecute. The rules also say directly from the investigation," including own and staff on a temporary basis, the Justice Department must report to Congress crimes like perjury or obstruction of justice. but typically many of those involved are on the grounds for closing the investigation. Mueller's mandate seems broad enough to "detailed" from other Justice Department Rosenstein can decide whether or not to make capture matters like Trump's alleged offices. He'll have access to the same FBI that report public, but it may be a moot point entreaties to Comey to end the inquiry into investigators already working on the probe, since official notifications to the Hill are often former National Security Adviser Michael but can seek more resources if he wants them. promptly leaked. (Source: Politico) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 3

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Five dead, 19 missing after Haiti rains, flooding Donald Trump claims witch hunt, says PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (TIP): Five people were killed he's most hounded leader ever and 9 missing on Thursday after torrential rains and flooding hit Haiti, its Department of Civil Protection said. WASHINGTON (TIP): Brimming Streams, rivers and ravines overflowed causing the with resentment, President Donald casualties and some damage to infrastructure, the Trump fervently denied on May 18 that government authority said in a statement. his campaign had collaborated with Nineteen fishermen were missing from two towns in the Russia or that he'd tried to kill an FBI coastal Grande-Anse region of southern Haiti, it said, probe of the issue, contending that "even adding that in the same region 322 people were staying in my enemies" recognize his innocence shelters and 20 people sought shelter in the Nord-Ouest and declaring himself the most unfairly department. hounded president in history. Haiti has been grappling with a heavy rainy season this Asked point-blank if he'd done year and is recovering from Category-4 Hurricane Matthew, anything that might merit prosecution which devastated much of the country's southwest last or even impeachment, he said no and October. The impoverished nation is in a hurricane-prone then added concerning the allegations area and is especially susceptible to natural disasters and questions that have mounted as he because of poor infrastructure and a lack of government nears the four-month mark of his resources. (Reuters) presidency: "I think it's totally ridiculous. Everybody thinks so." Basquiat painting fetches record Not quite everybody. While Trump tweeted and voiced his indignation at $110.5 million at NY auction the White House, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed NEW YORK (TIP): An artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat an independent special counsel to lead a (zhahn mee-SHEHL' BAH'-skee-aht) sold for a record $110.5 heightened federal Trump-Russia million at auction in New York. investigation the day before, briefed the Sotheby's said the sale of "Untitled" Thursday night in entire Senate behind closed doors at the Clinton? "We'll get rid of the smoke and see Manhattan was an auction record for the artist. It also set a Capitol. By several senators' accounts, "Everybody, even my enemies, have where the actual issues lie," said Sen. record price for an American artist at auction. The 1982 he contradicted Trump's statements that said there is no collusion," he Tim Scott, R-S.C. "I do think that the painting depicts a face in the shape of a skull. Rosenstein's written criticism of FBI maintained. special prosecutor provides a sense of The piece was purchased by noted Japanese collector and Director James Comey had been a factor However another answer on that calm and confidence perhaps for the entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa after a 10-minute bidding in Comey's recent firing by the subject seemed both more specific and American people, which is incredibly war. He says he plans to eventually display the painting in president. perhaps ambiguous. important." his museum in Chiba, Japan. Trump is leaving Friday for his first "There is no collusion between One striking piece of news emerged The previous auction record for the artist was set last May foreign trip, to the Mideast and beyond, certainly myself and my campaign -- but from Rosenstein's briefing: He told when "Untitled, 1982" sold for $57.3 million, also to Maezawa. and aides had hoped the disarray at I can only speak for myself -- and the senators that he had already known Basquiat died of a drug overdose in 1988 at age 27. (AP) home would have been calmed if not Russians. Zero." Comey was getting fired even as he resolved, allowing the White House to "The entire thing has been a witch wrote the memo that Trump cited as a Hillary Clinton launches new refocus and move ahead. Republicans on hunt," he declared, echoing one of the significant justification for the FBI Capitol Hill hoped the same, reasoning tweets he'd sent out just after dawn: director's dismissal. Trump himself had political action group that the appointment of a special "This is the single greatest witch hunt of already contradicted that explanation, counsel could free them to work on a a politician in American history!" telling interviewers earlier that he had WASHINGTON (TIP): Former Democratic presidential major tax overhaul and other matters He said he respected the special already decided to dismiss Comey. candidate Hillary Clinton has launched a new political without constant distractions. counsel appointment but also said it He offered new justifications for his action organisation to fight against US President Donald Trump said he was about to name a "hurts our country terribly." decision Thursday, even while referring Trump's agenda and raise funds for five prominent replacement for Comey, another move to At the other end of Pennsylvania to the Rosenstein memo as "a very, very progressive groups. settle the waters. Former Connecticut Avenue, Rosenstein was briefing the strong recommendation. "I believe more fiercely than ever that citizen engagement Senator Joe Lieberman was seen as the Senate about his decision to appoint Trump referred to Comey's testimony at every level is central to a strong and vibrant democracy," front-runner. former FBI Director Robert Mueller to at a recent Capitol Hill after Clinton said announcing the launch of her group 'Onward But calmness seemed far off. lead the independent Trump-Russia which the Justice Department ended up Together'. "More than ever, I believe citizen engagement is Trump clearly knew what he wanted probe. having to amend part of his testimony vital to our democracy. I'm so inspired by everyone stepping to say as he took a few questions at a Senators said that Rosenstein steered regarding last year's probe of Hillary up to organise and lead," the former Secretary of State, said news briefing with visiting Colombian clear of specifics while making clear Clinton's email practices. to her supporters as she urged them to contribute to the President Juan Manuel Santos. that Mueller has wide latitude to pursue "That was a poor, poor performance," "remarkable" spirit of political activism. Did he urge Comey at a February the investigation wherever it leads, Trump said. "And then on top of that, The announcement comes as Clinton, 69, works to find a meeting to drop his probe of the Russia including potentially criminal charges. after the Wednesday performance by new role in an evolving political landscape. connections of Trump's national Despite the president's furious reaction, Director Comey, you had a person come The new group's website said it aimed to advance security adviser, Michael Flynn? some fellow Republicans welcomed and have to readjust the record, which progressive values and reminded visitors that Clinton had "No. No. Next question." Mueller's appointment and expressed many people have never seen before, won nearly 66 million votes in November's showdown with Did he in fact collude with Russia in hopes it would restore some composure because there were misstatements Trump. (PTI) his campaign to defeat Democrat Hillary to a capital plunged in chaos. made."(AP) Newly freed Chelsea Manning: 'I'm figuring things out'

KANSAS CITY (TIP): Pvt Chelsea January that she planned to move to video. She said she wanted to expose what Manning, the soldier who was sentenced to Maryland, where she has an aunt. Manning she considered to be the US 's 35 years in a military prison for giving originally comes from Crescent, disregard of the effects of war on civilians classified materials to WikiLeaks, said Oklahoma. and that she released information that she today that she's excited about what lies "After another anxious four months of didn't believe would harm the US. ahead, just hours after she walked free waiting, the day has finally arrived," Critics said the leaks laid bare some of after serving seven years behind bars. Manning said in Wednesday's statement. "I the nation's most-sensitive secrets and "I'm figuring things out right now - am looking forward to so much! Whatever endangered information sources, which is exciting, awkward, fun, and all is ahead of me is far more important than prompting the State Department to help new for me," Manning said in an emailed the past." Manning, who is transgender some of those people move to protect their statement. She tweeted a picture of her feet and was known as Bradley Manning before safety. Several ambassadors were recalled, in tennis shoes - with the caption "First she transitioned in prison, was convicted expelled or reassigned because of steps of freedom!!" - after walking away in 2013 of 20 counts, including six embarrassing disclosures. from the Fort Leavenworth lockup in Espionage Act violations, theft and Manning, who was arrested in 2010, filed surviving and sharing her truth and life Kansas. computer fraud. She was acquitted of the a transgender rights in prison and with all of us," Chase Strangio, Manning's Manning's immediate plans, including most serious charge of aiding the enemy. attempted suicide twice last year, attorney with the American Civil Liberties living arrangements, remained unclear. Manning, a former intelligence analyst according to her lawyers. Union, said in today's statement that Manning tweeted after then-President in Iraq, has acknowledged leaking the "We can all finally truly celebrate the included Manning's post-release Barack Obama granted her clemency in materials, which included battlefield strength and heroism she has shown in comments. (AP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 US 5

US envoy: North Korea is Mother's Day commemorated by intimidating the entire world Senior Citizens of Elgin Pariwar UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Nikki Haley accused North Korea on Tuesday of intimidating the entire international community with its nuclear program, military ability and cyberattacks, and said any country that doesn't implement UN sanctions is supporting Pyongyang's actions. "No one is immune to the threat of North Korea," she told reporters before emergency closed-door consultations by the UN Security Council on the North's weekend ballistic missile launch, which experts said demonstrated a significant technological jump with the rocket flying higher and for a longer period of time. "We're not going to continue to just say go ahead and test as often as you want," Haley said, flanked by the South Korean and Japanese ambassadors. "This is a true threat to every country in the world. ... We're going to make sure we put the pressure on them economically, diplomatically, politically and internationally." Haley said the US and China have been working on "a unified plan" on how to approach North Korea that would include stronger implementation of existing sanctions and tougher new sanctions. She indicated Washington and Beijing had agreed they would take action if a new test looked to be long range and leaning toward an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the . The latest launch appeared to fulfill both criteria, Haley said, "so I believe that China will stay true to that, and that we'll come together on how we're going to do that." Dhirajbhai Suvagia (Chairperson), Bharatbhai Thakkar (President), Jayendra Desai (Secretary) and The Security Council, which has imposed six rounds of Ashokbhai Potdar (Public Relations) with members of Senior Citizens of Elgin Parivar sanctions on the North, discussed possible further action at Tuesday's meeting. Haley previously indicated that new CHICAGO, IL (TIP): On May 13, 2017 existence that included the difficulties requirements to obtain death certificate, a sanctions could target oil, a critical import for North Korea Senior Citizen Parivar of Elgin Parivar faced by Indian Communities during time list of volunteers FAQs etc. mainly from China, and she said Tuesday the US also wants celebrated Mother's Day at the auditorium of sorrow. Dr. Chandrakant Modi worked Since the Parivar is also keen to start sanctions on organizations and businesses in third countries of Church located at 1500 old Church road tirelessly in organizing a system that would similar activities, this presentation was that are helping Pyongyang. in Elgin, Illinois. Chairman Dhirajbhai be readily available to Indian Community organized to augment harness resources Uruguayan Ambassador Elbio Rosselli, the current council Suvagia and emcee Mr. Jayendra Desai in case funeral are required. They provided strength and support of Parivar president, said after the meeting that members are united in extended their warm welcome to all the background on how they had to unite the organization in symbiotic way with Asian condemning the latest missile launch as "a serious threat to committee members, dignitaries and community, compile information and Cremation USA. international peace." He said the council is exploring many special invited guests that included guest contacts of Funeral homes and Indian Senior Citizen Parivar Elgin is founded different avenues to proceed and "clearly sanctions are a way Chandrakant M. Modi MD Chairman of Priest that would be available at very by Dhirajbhai Suvagia, known to go," but also diplomacy. Asian Cremation USA and President of competitive affordable prices. The sole goal businessman and philanthropist, with a Council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity Asian Media USA, Kanubhai Hathi and was to help community financially. They unique mission to encourage active because the consultations were private, said China never newly elected Schaumburg Trustee distributed booklets to Parivar members lifestyle for Members. mentioned working with the US on a new sanctions resolution, Nimeshbhai Jani. The program started that outlined detail information services. Since its inception, Senior Citizen and both China and Russia said they support a negotiated with Ganesh Stuti followed by Ganesh Their sole purpose of the Organization is to Parivar of Elgin is highly recognized by solution through dialogue. Poojan performed by Event Sponsor - help community to educate, manage, and local Governing bodies and Religious Haley was asked about comments by Russian President Bharatbhai Suvagia and family. Shree organize funeral services of their loved institutions and has been honored and Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Monday who called North Nalinkant Shukla (Guruji) led the prayers ones. It is seen that most people do not have praised as best managed Senior Group Korea's nuclear and missile tests "unacceptable" but also said and Poojan. Bharatbhai Thakkar - enough information on organization with Sole goal of service to the Members, the United States should stop intimidating Pyongyang. President of the organization thanked all funerals and at times they are forced to by the members and for the Members! "We need to return to dialogue with the Democratic People's the dignitaries, donors and members. spend huge amounts that may not be Each Parivar member is active member Republic of Korea, stop intimidating it and find ways to solve The event was filled with special affordable. during each event! Parivar Committee has these problems peacefully," Putin was quoted as saying, using performances from Dr. Kabaria, Vaibhav The Asian Cremation USA, a not for unique responsibility to cater to the needs North Korea's official name. "Is it possible or not? I think it is Thakkar, and Bharatbhai & Pravinaben profit organization was founded to meet of any Members that has experience possible." Acharya to entertain members. this urgent need. Dedicated volunteers Medical situation or during time of Haley answered Putin and others who have made similar Performances includes emotional and help cut down the cost of the Final sorrow. The organization forges lifelong comments about the United States: "What about North Korea heart touching stories and songs that Farewell for one's near and dear ones. The connections with it Members. intimidating us? They're intimidating the entire international depicted unconditional love and organization has negotiated an Indian Parivar regularly schedules monthly community.They're trying to strengthen their muscle with no dedication of Mothers. The event stressed Cremation Package with about 14 selected programs celebrating religious/non- cause. There is no reason for North Korea to be having these on importance of Mothers in life of every funeral homes which have their own religious based on the Month. Parivar actions outside of the fact they just choose to do so." individual. Bharatbhai Suvagia delivered attached crematorium, located in plans at least three international tours for Haley noted that this weekend's missile came within 60 incredible speech on parent's roll in our metropolitan Chicago and the suburbs. Parivar can boast of having one of the best miles of Russia's border and said Russia is "all wrong." life and how it is crucial in shaping us. (Details of these funeral homes along-with volunteering groups. "It is actually North Korea trying to intimidate the Bharatbhai Suvagia's family also all-inclusive prices for the funerals are The following is the international community," Haley said, "and Russia itself distributed to all mothers in audience. listed on www.AsianCremationUSA.org should be concerned because that ballistic missile test was a Dr. Chandrakant Modi presented the and in a booklet distributed free to Committee: signal to South Korea for their new elections, it was a signal to audience the highlights of Not for Profit members of the community.) Also Dhirajbhai Suvagia (Chairperson), Russia in how close it got, it was a signal to Japan being in the "Asian cremation USA (ACU)" organization included on the website and the booklet is Bharatbhai Thakkar (President), region, and it was a signal to us." as birth of this organization was other information like the contact details Jayendra Desai (Secretary) and The US ambassador said Russia has the same decision to necessitated by increasing population on of priests, Pujaris, florists etc. It also lists a Ashokbhai Potdar (Public Relation) make as the rest of the international community: "You either India community. They provide brief check- list of funeral arrangement, support North Korea or you don't, but you have to choose. You (Photographs and Press release by: Asian history on how the organization came into ingredients needed for the religious rites, Media USA) have to pick a side." She said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is "paranoid" and thinks that the United States is trying to promote regime change and that there are people trying to assassinate him. Indian immigration detainee dies in Atlanta "We're not trying to do any of those things," she said. "What we are saying is that for peace on the Korean peninsula, he has Atul kumar Babubhai Patel, 58, had for shortness of breath, officials said in ICE custody this week -- and the to stop his testing. He has to stop any nuclear programs that he shortness of breath and was hospitalized Wednesday, May 17, says a CNN report second this week in the state of Georgia, has. The US, we are willing to talk — but not until we see a His death is the second death of a Atulkumar Babubhai Patel was according to CNN report. total stop of the nuclear process and any tests there." detainee in ICE custody this week pronounced dead at Atlanta's Grady Officials said complications from Haley said the Security Council is going to send a strong Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 16 congestive heart failure were ruled the and unified message to North Korea that "the international ATLANTA (TIP): A man in afternoon. preliminary cause of death. Patel community wants to support you but as long as you test, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement The 58-year-old Indian national's arrived at the Atlanta airport on May 10 as long as you continue your nuclear program, you are on an custody has died after being hospitalized death is the second death of a detainee contd on page 20 island by yourself." (AP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 WORLD FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 UK agencies claim heroin found UK minister mentions alcohol in on Pakistan International Airlines flight Gurudwara, admonished by Sikh woman LONDON (TIP): Civil aviation and security authorities LONDON (TIP): UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had a in London have claimed that Border Force (BF) officers had tough time on May 17 on the election campaign trail when a found a "quantity of heroin" on board a Pakistan British Sikh woman admonished him for talking about International Airlines (PIA) flight that landed at Heathrow whiskey during a stop at a gurdwara in the city of Bristol. Airport on May 15. Johnson, whose wife is of Sikh origin, was forced to They said National Crime Agency (NCA) officials were apologise for raising the issue of high tariffs on scotch investigating the case after the seizure of narcotics from whiskey imports into India, which could be brought down if a the plane and that no arrests were made. They said that the free trade deal is struck between India and the UK post-Brexit. investigation is still ongoing, reports the Dawn. "He was simply making the point that a free trade deal with, The daily also quoted PIA spokesperson Mashhood for example, India could be huge for both sides," said a Tajwar, as saying that British authorities had "thoroughly spokesperson for the senior Cabinet minister. searched" and detained the flight crew after they landed at "He pointed out that in India billions of litres of whiskey are Heathrow Airport. consumed every year but there is a 120 per cent (customs duty) Flight 785 from Islamabad to London had landed at 2:50 on imports of scotch whiskey and wouldn't it be great if we p.m. on Monday.Upon landing, as passengers disembarked, could have free trade. the flight crew and aircraft were searched by the "One lady expressed her views based on a personal situation authorities, the spokesperson said. but the other 30 attendees warmly welcomed his remarks. He Fourteen crew members were released after being said he was sorry to hear of her personal story but that was detained for nearly two hours by British authorities, all," he said. "Whenever we go to India, we have to pack bottles of Tajwar said, adding that no information was given at that Johnson had stopped over at the Shri Guru Nanak Prakash whiskey because as you know there is a duty of 150 per cent in time about why the crew was detained. Singh Sabha to show his support for Bristol East Conservative India on scotch whiskey.But imagine what we could do if there The PIA flight returned to Pakistan at 11:30 a.m. on candidate Theo Clarke. He was presented with a ceremonial was a free trade deal with India," he had said at a UK-India Tuesday. (ANI) turban and given a tour of the gurdwara before his remarks Awards ceremony in London last week. created a stir. Britain's ministers have been on a hectic campaign schedule Ancient ornamental stud stolen "I wouldn't be wanting to put somebody in power who wants in the run up to the June 8 general election and the nearly 1.5- to put more alcohol in India, which is causing lots of problems million-strong Indian diaspora is seen as an attractive vote- from Pompeii; site closed at the moment," said a British Sikh woman, named locally as bank. Balbir Kaur. "I am a practicing Sikh and to me that is The Liberal Democrat party was quick to react to the latest MILAN (TIP): Officials say an ancient ornamental absolutely outrageous," she said. controversy, claiming it shows the Tory party's "bungling" bronze stud has been stolen from an exhibit inside the He was also put on the spot when he stressed that the approach. Pompeii archaeological site. Conservative party considered the matter of alleged British Lib Dem shadow foreign secretary Tom Brake said: "This The 6th century stud was one of four that decorated a involvement in Operation Blue Star in 1984 "closed". crass misjudgement has shown Boris Johnson is incapable of reproduction of an ancient door that is part of a special An independent inquiry into the issue has been included by representing his own party at home, let alone representing exhibit "Pompeii and the Greeks." the Opposition Labour party in its election manifesto released Britain abroad. It doesn't bode well for all the trade deals the Pompeii's director, archaeologist Massimo Osanna, said on Tuesday. Brexiteers have promised." Thursday that the stud's removal from beneath an acrylic Johnson, the former London mayor known for his light- "The British people don't have to settle for bungling Boris panel would have taken time to avoid detection by on-site hearted speeches, has been using recent canvassing and Theresa May's risky and extreme version of Brexit. The security. opportunities within the Indian diaspora communities to Liberal Democrats will give people a say on the Brexit deal in Officials think it was taken during public visiting hours, highlight the prospects of an FTA between India and the UK. a referendum, with the choice to remain in Europe." (PTI) and are reviewing video surveillance. The area has been closed to visitors. The 7.3-centimeter stud belonging to a museum in Basilicata was insured for 300 euros ($333.) Cyberattack hits two lakh in 150 The Pompeii archaeological site preserves the ruins of an ancient Roman town that was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79. (AP) nations, number may rise Polls open in first Iran presidential LONDON/SINGAPORE/TORONTO vote since atomic deal (TIP): May 12 "unprecedented" ransomware cyberattack has hit as TEHRAN, IRAN (TIP): Iranians began voting May 19 in many as 200,000 victims in over 150 the country's first presidential election since its nuclear countries, Rob Wainwright, the head of deal with world powers, as incumbent Hassan Rouhani EU police agency Europol said on faced a staunch challenge from a hard-line opponent over Sunday. He warned of possible fresh his outreach to the wider world. disruptions when workers switch on The election is largely viewed as a referendum on the 68- computers at the start of the working year-old cleric's more moderate policies, which paved the week. way for the nuclear accord despite opposition from hard- Monday was expected to be a busy day, liners. Economic issues also will be on the minds of Iran's especially in Asia which may not have over 56 million eligible voters as they head to more than seen the worst of the impact yet, as 63,000 polling places across the country. The average companies and organisations turned on Iranian has yet to see the benefits of the deal, which saw their computers. Iran limit its contested nuclear program in exchange for "Expect to hear a lot more about this the lifting of some sanctions. tomorrow (Monday) morning when In the election, Rouhani has history on his side. No users are back in their offices and might incumbent president has failed to win re-election since fall for phishing emails", or other as yet 1981, when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the current supreme unconfirmed ways the worm may leader and most powerful man in Iran, became president propagate said Christian Karam, a computers and restore infected ones. many of those will be businesses, himself. That doesn't mean it will be easy,however. Rouhani Singapore-based security researcher. Experts said the spread of the virus, including large corporations," said Rob faces three challengers, the strongest among them hard- Targets both large and small have been dubbed WannaCry, which locked up Wainwright, the head of EU police line cleric Ebrahim Raisi, 56. hit. more than 200,000 computers — had agency Europol. Raisi, a professor and former prosecutor who heads The countries that were hit included slowed, but the respite might only be After infecting the computers, the an influential religious charitable foundation with vast India. Investigators are looking for those brief. New versions of the worm are virus displayed messages demanding a business holdings, is seen by many as close to Khamenei. behind the hack that affected systems at expected. payment of $300 in Bitcoin in exchange Raisi has even been discussed as a possible successor to banks, hospitals and government The infected computers are largely for the locked files. him, though Khamenei has stopped short of endorsing agencies globally, media reports said. out-of-date devices that organisations Account addresses hardcoded into anyone. Raisi won the support of two major clerical bodies Technical staff scrambled on Sunday deemed not worth the price of the WannaCry software code showed and promised to boost welfare payments to the poor. His to patch computers and restore infected upgrading or, in some cases, machines the attackers received $32,500 in populist posture, anti-corruption rhetoric and get-tough ones. involved in manufacturing or hospital anonymous bitcoin till Sunday,but that reputation bolstered by his alleged role condemning The threat is "escalating" as cyber functions that proved too difficult to amount could rise as more victims inmates to death during Iran's 1988 mass execution of experts warned that another attack was patch without disrupting crucial rush to pay ransoms of $300 or more thousands of political prisoners are likely to energize imminent in coming days. Technical operations. "The latest count is over just one day before the deadline conservative rural and working-class voters. (AP) staff scrambled on Sunday to patch 200,000 victims in 150 countries and expires. (Agencies) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 SOUTH ASIA 7 Pakistan at crossroads in terror fight, For us, ICJ ruling has changed nothing, says Pakistan AG must decide: Army chief ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan's attorney general Ashtar Ausaf said on Thursday that the ICJ had asked Islamabad to ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan stands maintain the status quo in the case. at a "crossroads" in its fight against "The Court has clearly underscored that the provisional extremism and must decide whether it measures are without prejudice to the final determination wants to enjoy the benefits of its young of the merits and of the case," Ausaf said in a demography or suffer at the hands of written statement. terrorism, Army chief Gen Qamar "The provisional measures are a procedural process only Javed Bajwa said on May 19. to enable the court to have full consideration at a later Gen Bajwa, speaking on the role of hearing," he said. "These measures have no bearing 'Youth In Rejecting Extremism' here, whatsoever on the final decision of the Court," he pointed said the Army would defeat terrorists out. but it needed the support of the nation to Responding to critics that Pakistan should not have accep wipe out extremism from the society. ted the ICJ's jurisdiction, Ausaf said: "Pakistan attended the "Please remember, while the Army hearing out of its utmost respect for the court and pursuant fights terrorists, terrorism and to the established that the challenge to extremism is fought by law enforcing jurisdiction can be made via appearance and not by agencies and society," he said. abstaining." Pakistan is a young nation, the army He further stated, " As far as Pakistan is concerned, the chief said, adding that demographically, decision today hasn't changed the status of Commander more than 50 per cent of population is Jadhav's case in any manner. In our submissions on 15 May, projected to be less than 25 years of age. we had assured the court unambiguously that Jadhav would "We are standing at a crossroads; ten be provided every opportunity and remedy available under year down the line, we will either be are all manifestations of extremism." "We are being targeted by not only law to defend his case. He still has ample time to petition for enjoying the fruits of a youth dividend He said Pakistani youth is getting terrorists but also spin masters of clemency" or suffering at the hands of a youth exploited due to poor governance and multiple hostile agencies, trying to Earlier, Nafees Zakaria, the foreign office spokesman, said bulge, especially with the youth which lack of justice in the society. subvert our minds, particularly that of the decision to challenge the ICJ jurisdiction was taken remains vulnerable to extremism," he "Our challenges are very real but our youth. Being denied opportunities in after consultation with all the institutions and agencies. He said. there are positive sides to the picture as the mainstream media, they are using said the foreign office has also requested access to Jadhav's "A youth driven towards extremism is well. Not only have we survived the faceless platforms on the internet and accomplices. "India, however, did not give a positive a youth without a clear idea of his worst onslaught of terrorism in modern smart phones," he said. response to Pakistan's request regarding access to Jadhav's values and identity," Gen Bajwa said. history, we have reversed the tide. In He said the Indian leadership has accomplices," Zakaria said, adding that India weaved a Talking about India caught in fact, security has now achieved made no secret of its involvement in humanitarian angle to divert the world's attention from his extremism, he said: "Just next door, conditions to help development take off," proxy struggle in the erstwhile East real actions of fomenting terror in Pakistan. (PTI) India seems to have given in to he said. He accused enemies of Pakistan Pakistan (which later became extremism to such an extent that it has for waging war. Bangladesh) and now in Balochistan. Nepal in talks with China to build become the new normal. Hate has been "Our enemies, both state and non- He said Pakistan took action affiant mainstreamed in India and it is state, are actively pursuing divisive "terrorists of all hues and colours" and $8 bn cross-border rail link distorting there national outlook." tendencies in society. Let me say that ensured the writ of state in the farthest "The Hindutva extremism of the RSS they are waging the biggest and most and remotest corners of the country. BEIJING (TIP): Nepal is in talks with China to build a and their GaoRakshaks, deprivation of sustained 'Hybrid War' against us from "Today there are no safe havens for any cross-border rail link that may cost up to $8 billion, and Palestinians, the burning and multiple directions and using multiple miscreants in Pakistan," he said. funding could be expected after Nepal formally signed up to desecration of mosques or gurdwaras in ways," he said. He vowed that extremism will also be Beijing's Belt and Road initiative, a Nepali finance ministry western capitals, the rise of hyper He said said the "enemy" was using defeated as terrorism was defeated in official said on May 14. nationalists and the monster of racism, social media to achieve its objective. Pakistan. (PTI) Yug Raj Pandey, an under-secretary at Nepal's ministry of finance, told Reuters the proposed 550 kilometre-long railway would connect China's western Tibet region to Nepal's capital of Kathmandu and will carry goods and Gunmen attack state TV station in passengers. The Himalayan nation officially signed an agreement two days ago to be part of President Xi Jinping's ambitious plan to build a new Silk Road, he said on the sidelines of the Belt Afghanistan, 2 civilians among 4 killed and Road Forum in Beijing. "Now we are a member of (the initiative) we can get some JALALABAD (TIP): Suicide bombers specific project assistance from China's government. We stormed the national television station expect it for the railway," he said. "Once we connect by in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad railway then we can increase our trade and invite more today, triggering gunfights and tourists to Nepal." explosions as journalists remained Pandey said the two countries had been in discussions for trapped inside the building, officials and the past five months about the project, which could cost $7-8 eyewitnesses said. billion and take up to eight years to complete. At least two people were killed and 14 He said Nepal planned to start preparing a detailed others wounded in the ongoing assault, project report for the railway,and that they had yet to decide which underscores the growing dangers how much funding they will seek from China. faced by media workers in Afghanistan. The railway will travel over 400 kilometres in China to the No insurgent group has so far claimed Nepal border, and then about another 150 kilometres from responsibility for the raid in Nangarhar the Nepali border to Kathmandu, he said. (Reuters) province, a hotbed of Islamic State jihadists, where the US military dropped PM Modi attends Vesak Day its largest non- nuclear bomb last month in an unprecedented attack. celebrations in Sri Lanka "Four attackers entered the RTA (Radio Television Afghanistan) building but many of his colleagues were still Afghanistan as what they called a testing COLOMBO (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this morning. Two blew themselves up stuck inside. Unconfirmed reports said ground for the weapon, and against a Friday participated in the International Vesak Day and two others are still resisting," that Islamic State militants have claimed militant group that is not considered as celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital, the biggest festival of government spokesman Attaullah responsibility for the attack. big a threat as the resurgent Taliban. Buddhists. Khogyani told AFP. He had earlier said Islamic State insurgents are active in According to the US Forces- Modi, on his second visit to Sri Lanka in two years, was there were three attackers. Nangarhar province, of which Jalalabad Afghanistan, defections and recent received by his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Read this story in Kannada is the capital. battlefield losses have reduced the local Wickremesinghe at the venue amid traditional fanfare. "At least two civilians have been killed The US military last month dropped IS presence from a peak of as many as The Prime Minister, who is the chief guest at the event, lit and 14 others wounded so far," Kohgyani the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air 3,000 fighters to a maximum of 800. lamps - a traditional practice. Sri Lankan President said, with a health worker telling AFP Blast bomb- dubbed the "Mother Of All The Pentagon has reportedly asked the Maithripala Srisena was also present on the occasion. that many of those brought to hospital Bombs"- on IS positions in Nangarhar, White House to send thousands more Several Buddhist monks chanted prayers during which suffered gunshot wounds. killing dozens of jihadists. troops to Afghanistan to break the Modi closed his eyes and kept his hands folded. An RTA photographer said he fled the The bombing triggered global shock deadlocked fight against the Taliban. Speaking at the event, Wickremesinghe thanked Modi for building as soon as the gunfight erupted, waves, with some condemning the use of (AFP) being the chief guest at the event. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017

GUEST COMMENT AS I SEE IT Why the Special Counsel may A reprieve be Good News for Republicans for Jadhav and Bad News for Trump Time to activate other channels The Mueller appointment and the surrounding ndia has collectively heaved a sigh of relief after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provisionally controversy around Trump and Russia remains as Istayed the death sentence on Kulbhushan Jadhav till its final verdict in August. This `victory' should not “much a political issue as a legal one", says the author. waterproof India against the harsh reality that even if By Perry Bacon Jr. Jadhav escapes the noose, he would spend his lifetime in not anytime soon. And he could gravely Pakistani prisons. The Indian appeal was limited to he appointment of ex-FBI director threaten Trump's presidency if he finds ensuring Jadhav gets all due courtesies enshrined in the Robert Mueller as special counsel clear, improper connections between the Vienna Convention. At some stage, New Delhi will have Toverseeing an investigation into president's campaign and Russian to consider the staple recourse in such situations - back- Russian interference in the 2016 election - officials. There was a reason that channel diplomacy - to get our man back. That option and potential Russian connections to Republicans on Capitol Hill and the suffered a setback when two Indian security personnel President Trump and his allies - is another Trump administration were trying to stop were beheaded on the border with Pakistan. The general surprising development after a week full the appointment of a special counsel. wisdom is that the calculated mutilation was its army's of them. Consider: Trump fired FBI Prosecutors with broad authority to response to sabotage Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Director James Comey, who was investigate can cause major problems. attempt to open back-channel negotiations with his investigating the potential Russia-Trump Just ask Bill Clinton. Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, via an ties, only to now have Comey's Trump could in theory order Former FBI Director Robert Muellerhas industrialist. predecessor at the FBI take over the Rosenstein to fire Mueller. But that would been appointed Special Counselto Prime Minister Modi will reap the benefits of popular investigation. And Trump's deputy be exactly what Richard Nixon did, oversee investigation in to Russian adulation because the Indian media treated the entire attorney general, Rod Rosenstein, who ordering his Justice Department to dump interference in 2016 elections process at the ICJ like a 20:20 match. In sports was being mocked by Democrats for his the special prosecutor investigating the parlance, India is leading at half time. Foreign Minister role in Comey's firing, has now made an president. impacts or lose sight of the big picture. Sushma Swaraj has indicated that much when she said appointment that is being praised by Eric Why this is good for congressional Democrats strongly disagree with while the verdict has brought relief to Jadhav's family, Holder, Barack Obama's attorney general. Republicans: Republican members were Republicans like Mitch McConnell and India will leave no stone unturned to save him. Pakistani The president, whose aides were being repeatedly asked about the Trump Paul Ryan on policy, including on prisons are notorious for their rough treatment of advocating that the Russia investigation investigation. Like Trump, they can now sweeping issues currently on the Indians. Jadhav's wellbeing could be in danger because end soon, must now watch as Mueller defer to Mueller's probe. This will make congressional docket such as health care Pakistan has labelled him a spy and tried to hang a quits his law firm job to devote himself them very happy. And in the long run, and taxes. In the eyes of many Democrats, number of numbing terrorist incidents around his neck full time to this assignment. Mueller helps them avoid the awkward Trump and the potential he might even though the Tehrike Taliban Pakistan had earlier So, what does this all mean? We won't circumstance of investigating their own sign could damage the country for years to taken responsibility for them. ultimately know for some time. But the president. A damning report will make it come. A process that could (in the long Sooner or later, India may want to try its hand at Mueller appointment and the easier to call for Trump's resignation, if run) lead to Trump's removal from office exploring creative possibilities of diplomacy to resolve a surrounding controversy around Trump strong evidence emerges. Alternatively, a is a major step for liberals. number of issues, including the Jadhav case. After the and Russia remains as much a political report that absolves Trump could take the Why this is bad for Democrats: In the legal arguments are over, its soft power will have to take issue as a legal one. So, let's look at how Russia issue off the table without short term, they may have lost an issue. charge. It is hard to predict when this will take place this affects the relevant political players. Republicans looking like they'd engaged Polls showed an overwhelming majority of because Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has Why this is good for Trump: in a partisan cover-up. Americans (78 percent, according to a indicated that India is yet to settle the scores for the Although the simple case is that Mueller's More importantly, Republicans now recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal beheading of its two security personnel. Time is always appointment is not welcome news for have more room to get back to their policy survey) wanted some kind of a great healer. Once Jadhav is let off the death row, as it Trump - the White House was surprised goals, such as tax reform and Obamacare investigation of Trump's alleged ties to seems he might well be, a quid pro quo may become a by the announcement - it does have some repeal. Mueller's investigation is likely to Russia from outside of Congress. workable proposition. plausible benefits for the president, take months. While that unfolds, Trump Democrats could have pounded Trump especially in the near term. The Russia can sign into law bills passed by and Republicans on their lack of (The Tribune) investigation had been dogging the Trump Republicans in the House and the Senate. accountability every day till next year's administration, and his firing of Comey Why this is bad for congressional midterms. THE INDIAN PANORAMA had turned into a debacle. Republicans: We're not going to do fake Mueller has a reputation for Trump can now say there is an balance here. This may or may not end up independence, like Comey. How he PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS independent investigation going on, by as good news for Trump - but it's almost approaches this investigation is DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja certainly good news for congressional unpredictable, and that has risks for Ashishpal Singh someone he did not personally appoint VICE PRESIDENT: Chitagam Saluja Democrats. (Ask Hillary Clinton.) And CHANDIGARH: Manjit Sidhu and who is not beholden to his party. 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BY AN ANONYMOUS AMERICAN HINDU by their very nature, casting those that are critics as being was born a Hindu in India, in a traditional Hindu family. A biased, dishonest, or intolerant of other "faiths". Yet, freedom of temple offered me some of my earliest memories. I became a religion does not offer protection for criminal and civil wrongs IUS Citizen many years ago along with my parents. My in America. The American public and the citizens that are parents were first generation immigrants to America, who served by our Government has a right to know these things and arrived in the 70's after my father was accepted into a PHD to be fully informed of what exactly is at play. For far too long, program. I now reside in Houston, Texas along with my there has not been a proper airing of these issues. They should immediate and extended family.We have had a long journey and be exposed to the light of day, especially since many end up a good life overall. While we are all American through and unwittingly giving their money and lives to these groups. Our through, we have remained very traditional in many respects. community and society at large has a fundamental, legal right My parents always stressed that we should all take the best from to be protected from these groups. This issue cuts across all two cultures, two countries, while doing our best to keep out the religions and countries. It impacts Hindus, Jews, Christians, bad. Therefore, I was very fortunate to have been raised in a Buddhists, and Muslims alike. traditional Hindu family as the son of Indian immigrants who This problem has only continued for decades now, especially stressed family, education, and traditional Hindu since the 50's and 60's when there was a large uptick in family/spiritual values. destructive activity.The USA has more cults per capita than I have watched how the Indian community in the US has damage to their followers or devotees. They also thereby harm any other country in the world. Please reference the exhaustive grown and changed from the early 1970's. Our faith is vital to our extended families and friends of devotees, who are slowly work done by Drs. Lifton and Singer. Dr. Robert Lifton is an daily lives and we seek to engage in right action (karma) and to transformed into slaves of the organization. Even God and American psychiatrist and noted author. His studies of do our duty in life (dharma). Things have changed drastically family slowly comes second to the destructive cult. destructive cults, the psychological causes and effects of war over the years in the Indian American/Hindu community These problematic organizations take in huge cash donations and political , as well as his theory of thought reform overall. Many traditional Hindus such as myself find have lived and they do not have independently audited financial are very pertinent to the study of these organizations. Dr. Lifton in America for many years. Meanwhile, a wave of "New statements. They also take in donations such as gold and ask for is also an expert on psychohistory. Meanwhile, Dr. Margaret Religious Movements" (NRM's) has flooded America. Many of property to be willed to these so-called charities. Just how much Singer was a clinical psychologist and researcher. She was a these groups are in fact "destructive cults", operating fraudulent "charity" is actually being done? Are the donations being very prominent figure in the study of undue influence in social charities (501c's) here in the US and globally. Is this Hinduism audited and traced from source to destination? No, they are not. and religious contexts. Dr. Singer interviewed over 3,000 cult or any other religion per se? No. Many of them only use the If there is a way to make money off their devotees and their followers, family members of cult followers, and friends of cult "cloak of religion". An extreme example is ISIS, which has very lives, these groups will do it. Then, where is that money going? followers while contributing so much to our understanding of little to do with religion at all. ISIS is in fact a destructive cult, What are the money flows globally? A complete list of these how destructive cults operate. Dr. Singer's primary areas of with as a key ingredient in its power to mold destructive groups would be very long. There are many splinter research included coercive persuasion, schizophrenia, family impressionable minds. groups or small groups that copy the formulas of the largest therapy, and brainwashing. Also, see the legal work done by Allowing this plethora of destructive "guru" cults has very most lucrative destructive cults. Many of these groups in fact famous Attorney Paul Morantz as background research. He has damaging economic, social, and religious impacts for America disparage "traditional" or "Vedic" Hinduism, or simply copy the prosecuted numerous cults over the last several decades. Also and all Americans. They have the potential to lead to a national principle and text from ancient texts in the public domain. They see the information outlined by the "Cult Education Institute" if not global crisis. These are not just questions of faith. This then monetize it all. There are groups in the USA now run by Dr. Rick Ross, and the international group, ICSA. The also has national security implications, especially since attempting to recast Hinduism in a new problematic way here in Rick Ross website has the largest archive of information on criminality is involved. Many of these groups work with the USA, in India, and worldwide. This is part of a larger effort cults available online. Both Rick Ross and Paul Morantz are criminal elements within the US. Meanwhile, Americans and to make spirituality more lucrative for a select few, at the certified experts in this field. Both are FBI consultants as well. primarily Indian Americans continue to be harmed and expense of the general Hindu population. The future of the Relying on academia, such as religious scholars and divided. Our society must not allow for such negative influences Hindu religion is at stake in the US. Many honest and devout "spiritual leaders" is not sufficient, since these issues involve here in the United States of America. Tremendous negative Hindus simply want to practice our ancient faith, which has other disciplines such as the legal field, psychiatry, , consequences will ensue if we do nothing and allow this to been passed down from thousands of years ago by our and sociology as well. Furthermore, many religious scholars persist. Even American companies and prestigious academic ancestors. Such Hindus are traditional in their practice of the are muted in their criticism of such groups, since academia in institutions are being severely influenced by the propaganda faith, in that they do not attempt to convert others into their the USA has been infiltrated by them, through moneyed and money that is used to fund these operations. Some even faith and they cannot be converted to some other faith. interests. Furthermore, "spiritual leaders" are often protective have "MOUs" with these destructive organizations or cults. So, Traditionally, Hinduism is simply not a missionary religion. of NRM's that use the very same destructive cult formulas they there are such business alliances involved. It is a very That is one of its strengths and key features. In this manner, it employ. Commonly these destructive cults put their devotees sophisticated web that has been woven, especially since the late has influenced all the other major religions of the world, through four stages: love bombing, then confessional, followed 1980's. Yet, the roots go back much further back into at least the through sheer strength of the ideas contained in the world's by indoctrination/brainwashing, and finally significant "exit late 1800's. There are billions of dollars and deep seated most ancient religion. costs". Once immersed in such groups, followers find it very corruption linked to many of these NRM's/cults. They are Sanskrit, the language of the Hindu texts, is the world's oldest difficult to return to their "old lives", especially since their old receiving assistance from many special interests and political surviving language. Will we allow Hinduism to be taken over by self has been obliterated and cognitive dissonance has set in. allies. powerful, money interests and fake gurus while it heads Information that is contrary to their new belief system is often Meanwhile, social media and even IT hackers play key roles towards a future of continued corruption and serious crimes? simply disregarded by cult followers. Followers of destructive in "recruitment", as well as systematic harassment of those that The damage would certainly not be easily contained to our cults must be treated with sympathy as they are victims of these oppose their efforts. Those that are critical or acting to stop Indian American community, since active Americans in these organizations, yet it is critical to understand how these groups their criminal enterprises are often targeted by illegal means, cults are very often Americans born in the USA. These cults and their followers operate. so must by brought in to mount the effort to impact and influence the communities around them in a myriad The brainwashing of many people by such cults or "spiritual combat them. Many people in authority, in government and of ways, fostering criminal activity,significant social costs, and organizations" continues, and there are Westerners, Indians, otherwise, have seemingly been swayed or lured into providing the weakening of the fabric of our society. What are we leaving and people from all backgrounds being harmed spiritually, begrudging support. Other are simply looking the other way, in behind for our children that are growing up in the USA? What financially,physically and emotionally.This nexus that operates purposeful ignorance. Some in our community are going along will be left for them to aspire to? How will they practice and in effect harms and subverts Hinduism and the Indian with all this simply for political or monetary reasons. This is a Hinduism if we are not good stewards of our faith? This entire community in America is now being exposed through books, way to grab power as well. Many first-generation immigrants nexus that I speak of uses "religion" or "spirituality" to cloak articles, and social media. Yet, awareness is not enough. More from India and South Asia have always known full well what has very bad motives and efforts. Yet, this will not be allowed to must be done, through corrective action as well. Many victims been occurring. Now, their children are also getting wrapped up continue if enough Americans stand up and say no, not in the are simply silenced and too afraid to even report the crimes in this nexus. U.S.A., not in our country. The US allows for involved. These are uncomfortable truths. There are so many These groups with connections to India have formed a religious freedom, yet not when such organizations engage in silent victims, searching and eager for a way out. Meanwhile, strategic alliance with New Religious Movements (NRMs). criminal behavior and actively harm devotees, by utilizing many are striving to install as many cult leaders as possible and These cults often have Indian "gurus" (teachers) as brainwashing, fraud and various concerted, systematic efforts. to grow their "followings" through internet recruitment and leaders/figureheads of the destructive cults. In this way, the There are many devotees today that are secretly being abused direct personal contact, often in social settings or even at Indian community here in the US is being split badly and and they have no voice. No one is helping these folks. I also temples and community events. Much of this is driven by the harmed. There is much corruption, fraud, and in fact criminal suspect that many minors are being harmed, especially the ones billions of dollars being generated and the significant activity connected with many of these 501(c) organizations. who have parents that live at the sites of these organizations. corruption that is intertwined with it all. I remain hopeful that They are typically for profit businesses hiding behind Many children end up with no protection at all and are abused proper actions can be undertaken to help preserve a welcoming, charity/non-profit status. Often the 501(c) have devotees run unfortunately, by gurus and others. Unless corrective actions ethical, tolerant, and legal religious environment in the USA. businesses as registered agents, and then the money simply gets are taken to change these dynamics and shut down such We are a religious nation, yet also a nation of laws. Religious funneled back to the 501(c). The businesses run by such organizations, we will pay huge societal costs as a nation. freedom must not be used as an excuse or cover to inflict abuse fraudulent 501(c)'s are utilized for recruitment as well financial Meanwhile, some reap rewards while many do absolutely and commit crimes. That is not what our laws provide for. and tax fraud. There is also immigration fraud, tax fraud, slave nothing. There are those too afraid to even speak out, for fear of Thank you for taking the time to hear me out and read this labor and much criminal activity linked to many of these retribution, especially since they may have friends and family article. May God bless us all, no matter the religion, and may destructive cults. In this way, they do significant personal involved with such groups. These cults are also very vindictive God bless the United States of America! THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 INDIA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 FORMER COAL SECY, TWO OTHERS CONVICTED IN Oppn will leave no stone COAL SCAM CASE unturned to garner support: Mamata on Presidential poll

KOLKATA (TIP): The Opposition parties will leave no stone unturned to garner support for Presidential election, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said. She also “hoped” that the Opposition combination leads to an anti-BJP political formation for the 2019 general elections. “We will talk to all possible sources of support. We will play NEW DELHI (TIP): A special court here on May 19 our game and leave no stone unturned to reach out to other (Friday) convicted former coal secretary H C Gupta in a coal parties,” she said. scam case. The term of President Pranab Mukherjee ends in July. Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar also convicted the coal Banerjee, who had tried to rope in her Delhi counterpart ministry's then joint secretary K S Kropha and then director Arvind Kejriwal in the Opposition camp, indicated she is in K C Samaria, besides others in the case pertaining to alleged touch with her Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik, Shiv Sena irregularities in allocation of Thesgora-B Rudrapuri coal and other parties. block in Madhya Pradesh to KSSPL. The Congress-led Opposition is falling short by more than The court will pronounce the order on quantum of 1.5 lakh votes from the majority mark and it’s an uphill task for sentence on May 22. them to get their candidate elected. The court, however, acquitted chartered accountant Amit The BJP-led NDA, which rules most of the bigger states and Goyal in the case. enjoys comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha, appears to have Besides Gupta, Kropha and Samria, the court also an advantage in the election. convicted the firm KSSPL and its managing director Pawan But Banerjee maintained, “I will be really happy if Pranab Kumar Ahluwalia. da (President Mukherjee) gets another term in office. It all West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee says she Kropha was the then joint secretary in the Ministry of however depends on the government to build a consensus will be happy if President Pranab Mukherjee gets another Coal, while Samria was the then director (coal allocation-I) around his name.” term in office. in the ministry. Odisha’s ruling BJD has around 36,500 votes in the electoral that doesn’t mean that my relationship with Gandhi family is During the hearing, the CBI had alleged that the college of the Presidential election while Sena has more than spoiled,” she said. application filed by KSSPL for the coal block was incomplete 25,800 votes. CONG, SP WELCOME MAYAWATI’S CALL FOR and was supposed to be rejected by the ministry as it was not “Naveen and I are old friends. I am talking to him for in accordance with the guidelines issued. Presidential election,” said the Bengal CM. ANTI-SAFFRON FRONT, BJP SHRUGS IT OFF The CBI had charged that the firm had misrepresented its She is the second Opposition leader after CPI(M) general NEW DELHI (TIP): The winds of change are blowing, but net worth and existing capacity, adding that state secretary Sitaram Yechury to woo Patnaik for the upcoming will they be enough to tame the Modi wave? government had also not recommended the firm for the poll for the country’s top office. When BSP supremo Mayawati faced a humiliating defeat in allocation of any coal block. Banerjee’s Trinamool has the largest vote share after the the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections earlier this year, her The accused, however, denied the allegations during the BJP and the Congress in the electoral college with 64,500 votes. initial reaction was to blame electronic voting machines for arguments. On Tuesday, she met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and the development. But now, in order to protect what’s left of her The court had in October last year framed charges against pledged her support for an Opposition candidate. vote bank and put an end to the saffron party’s advance the accused observing that former prime minister Trinamool sources said that she has also spoken to Bahujan through her strongholds, the Dalit leader has decided to adopt Manmohan Singh was kept in the "dark" by Gupta, who had Samaj Party chief Mayawati. “On the day she spoke to Gandhi, a time-honoured strategy that has brought down many a giant prima facie violated the law and the trust reposed in him on same evening Didi had a long conversation with Mayawati,” in the annals of history. the issue of coal block allocation. claimed one of Banerjee’s trusted lieutenants. Banerjee is She has called for unity among secular parties, which Around eight different charge sheets have been filed popularly referred to as Didi, meaning elder sister in Bengali. currently lie splintered across the country, and indicated against Gupta and proceedings are going on individually. When asked that if the positioning of different parties for that she is willing to be part of a larger anti-BJP front. The Supreme Court had recently dismissed his plea seeking the Presidential poll can lead to a potential alliance, Banerjee Mayawati made the announcement while addressing BSP joint trial in all these cases. Source: PTI said, “I hope it leads to that situation. But right now, it’s too cadre during BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary function at early to say. Parties should realize that the BJP is ruining the Lucknow’s Ambedkar Memorial on Friday. “To keep Villagers lynch six on suspicion social and democratic fabric of our country.” democracy alive, I am ready to be part of anti-BJP front. We Even as her party fought against the Congress-Left have to cut poison with poison. Due to tampering of EVMs, of ‘child lifting’ in combination in Bengal last year, Trinamool chief said, she the voters won’t be able to elect their favourite leaders. The maintains excellent equation with both Congress president anti-BJP front is necessary to make sure that popular JAMSHEDPUR (TIP): Villagers lynched six persons in two Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi. candidates, who enjoy mass support, win the elections,” she places of Rajnagar police station area in Seraikela-Kharswan “We know each other for a long time. Sonia ji knows me very said, amid a deafening applause from party workers. district on Thursday,suspecting them to be child lifters. well. Some state-level Congress leaders behave very badly but Source: HT Agitated villagers also torched two vehicles belonging to the police in connection with the incidents. Three persons were lynched by the villagers, who suspected them of being child lifters in Nagadih within the limits of NIA begins probe against Hurriyat leaders Bagbera police station tonight, Superintendent of Police (City) Prasant Anand said. for receiving money from Pak, LeT An old woman was also seriously injured and has been admitted to a hospital here, he said. NEW DELHI (TIP): Key members of the Valley, where more than 100 civilians Two of the victims were identified as Uttam Kumar Verma, the Kashmiri separatist group Hurriyat have been killed since July last year. a resident of Jugsalai, and Ganesh Kumar Gupta of Bagbera, have been booked by the National “We suspect the money was distributed the SP (City) said adding, the identity of another victim could Intelligence Agency for allegedly receiving in the Valley for various violent activities not be established. funds from Pakistani sources such as like stone pelting and torching of schools The SP (City) said when a police team reached the spot, LeT’s Hafiz Saeed to foment violence in the and government buildings,” said a senior agitated villagers started pelting stones at them, injuring some Jammu and Kashmir region. NIA official, insisting to not be identified police personnel. Two vehicles were damaged. Sources said the agency, which handles since he was not authorised to speak on "A police picket has been posted at the spot to maintain law high-profile cases such as that of the matter. The money, NIA officials and order," Anand said. terrorism, will call for questioning Syed believe, was routed through hawala — a Earlier,two persons were beaten to death in Sosomoli village, Ali Shah Geelani, Naeem Khan, Gazi system of transferring money across while another was lynched in Shobhapur village by local Javed Baba and Farooq Ahmed Dar alias borders that is outlawed in India. The PE residents, DIG (Kolhan region) Prabhat Kumar told PTI. Some Bitta Karate — four prominent separatist names LeT patron Hafiz Saeed as one of of the villagers were identified and action would be taken after figures it named in a preliminary enquiry Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a senior leader of the sources for the funds, in addition to investigation, Kumar said adding senior officers have gone to (PE) on Thursday. the hardliner faction of the All Parties other unknown persons in Pakistan. the spot with reinforcement. A PE is a precursor to an FIR (first Hurriyat Conference, is among those The NIA will also verify allegations in a The incident occurred a week after two persons had been investigation report), the first step to named in a preliminary inquiry and may sting operation that showed some of the beaten to death and as many injured by a mob on suspicion that launching a probe. be called for questioning. Hurriyat leaders talking about receiving they were child lifters in Uranium township of Jadugora in The four are suspected to have received Lashkar e-Tayyeba (LeT) to pay off people money from Saeed and other Pakistani East Singhbhum district. Source: PTI funds from sources such as militant group carrying out violent protests and arson in individuals. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 INDIA 11 ENVIRONMENT MINISTER ED files PMLA case against ANIL MADHAV DAVE DIES NEW DELHI (TIP): Environment minister Anil Chidambaram’s son Karti Madhav Dave died this morning, NEW DELHI (TIP): The Enforcement depriving Prime Minister Directorate (ED) has registered a money Narendra Modi's government of a laundering case against Karti key figure as it considers whether Chidambaram, son of former finance to approve the country's first minister P Chidambaram, and others, genetically modified food crop. taking cognisance of a recent CBI FIR Dave, 60, died at a hospital in against them. Delhi after complaining of feeling Officials said the central probe agency unwell, a day after attending a registered an Enforcement Case cabinet meeting. PM Narendra Modi Information Report (ECIR), ED's Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he was equivalent of a police FIR, against the tweeted that he was "absolutely accused named in the CBI complaint shocked" and described Mr Dave's ‘absolutely shocked’ including Karti, INX media and its death as a "personal loss". He and described union directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea, wrote, "I was with Anil Madhav Environment and others. Dave ji till late last evening, The ECIR has been registered under discussing key policy issues." Minister Anil Madhav the provisions of the Prevention of The prime minister also said Mr Dave's death as a Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they Dave would be remembered as a ‘personal loss’. said. A report allegedly of the Income Tax’s Chennai Investigation Unit having more devoted public servant and was They said the ED will probe the than 200 pages about former Finance Minister P Chidambaram’s family and tremendously passionate towards alleged "proceeds of crime" generated in especially son Karti and his companies’ huge assets in more than 14 countries is conserving the environment. this case and may also attach assets of going viral on social media. Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan will take the various accused. additional charge of Environment Ministry. It is the ED which had provided illegal gratification, influencing public the CBI searches on May 16, had issued a The two-term lawmaker from the BJP, Mr Dave had a information about the alleged illegal servants and criminal misconduct. strong statement in response to the raids longtime association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh payments made by INX media, based on It is alleged that Karti received money saying that the government was using (RSS). He was appointed Environment Minister last year. which the CBI had filed its FIR. from INX Media for using his influence the CBI and other agencies to target his He was a Rajya Sabha member from Madhya Pradesh. The CBI, on Tuesday, had carried out to manipulate a tax probe against it in a son. He was a member of various committees in parliament and searches at the homes and offices of case of violation of Foreign Investment FIPB approval was granted in was also in the Parliamentary Forum on Global Warming and Karti across four cities for allegedly Promotion Board (FIPB) conditions to "hundreds of cases", the senior Congress Climate Change. Source: Agencies receiving money from the media firm receive investment from Mauritius. leader had said. owned by the Mukerjeas to scuttle a tax The CBI had also recovered vouchers The CBI FIR was made out against BOLLYWOOD’S SMILING MOM DEAD probe. of Rs 10 lakh which were allegedly paid Karti, his company Chess Management The Chidambarams had denied all the for the services.These vouchers were Services, the Mukerjeas (currently in MUMBAI (TIP): Actress Reema charges made against them. issued in favour of Advantage Strategic jail on charges of murder their daughter Lagoo, best known for playing the The CBI had filed an FIR against Karti Consulting (P) Limited, a firm Sheena Bora), INX Media, Advantage modern-day Bollywood mother in films and the Mukerjeas on charges of "indirectly" owned by Karti, the CBI had Strategic Consulting Services and its such as “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” and criminal , cheating, receiving alleged. The senior Chidambaram, after director Padma Vishwanathan. “Kal Ho Na Ho”, passed away at a hospital here today.She was 59. Lagoo, who came to represent the antithesis of the mournful white sari- POST GST, LOWER TAX ON clad mother of Hindi cinema through her roles, died of a cardiac arrest in the early MILK, CEREAL, TOILETRIES hours of the morning at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR (TIP): She was admitted to the hospital late last night after she Foodgrain, milk, cereal, toiletries complained of chest pain. She is survived by her daughter and a bulk of consumer items will Mrunmayee, who is also a theatre and film actress as well as a become cheaper once the GST theatre director. regime kicks in on July 1. The GST Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Lagoo as a Council finalised the rates for about versatile actor who left a big impact in the film and TV world. 1,200 items on Thursday.The rate for Born in Mumbai, Lagoo’s acting career spanned almost four services will be decided on May 18. decades. She started her career with Marathi theatre. She was On the first day of its two-day WOMEN WILL GET OPTION TO just 30 when she came to limelight as Juhi Chawla’s mother in session in Srinagar, the council Mansoor Khan’s hit film “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak”. decided that a fifth of all goods sold SAY NO TO TRIPLE TALAQ, It led to her being typecast as a mother but Lagoo’s in India would be taxed below 18%, making most goods cheaper subsequent roles marked a distinct departure from the sad under the GST regime. A few items, however, will cost more. MUSLIM BOARD TELLS SC mother trope, represented best perhaps by Nirupa Roy, that Talking to reporters after the meeting, Finance Minister Hindi viewers were so familiar with. Arun Jaitley said, “Tax rates for many items have been NEW DELHI (TIP): The All India Muslim Personal Law The prolific actress soon became synonymous as the reduced.” With a better system in place, compliance will Board (AIMPLB) told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it affectionate and genial mother, sometimes to actors who were improve, he declared. Jaitley is confident rates for all goods would enable Muslim brides to include in the nikahnama just a few years younger than her. and services would be finalised by Friday. If that doesn’t (marriage ) a provision allowing them to say no to From Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan to Govinda and happen, the session will be extended by a day, he said. triple talaq. Madhuri Dixit, Lagoo played mother to all the top actors and Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said only 19% of goods “We also don’t want the practice to go on. We had a meeting actresses of the Hindi film industry. on the list would be taxed at 18%, while 81% of goods would be yesterday. It will be part of the nikahnama. We will send an One of her most successful roles was “Hum Aapke Hai taxed lower.He said sugar, tea, non-instant coffee, edible oil and advisory to all ‘qazis’ stating that they should avoid instant Koun...!”, where she essayed the role of Anupam Kher’s wife coal would be under the 5% category,while toothpaste, hair oil triple talaq,” senior counsel Kapil Sibal, appearing for the and Madhuri Dixit’s mother. and soaps would be taxed at 18%. AIMPLB, told a five-judge headed by Chief Justice J S On television, Lagoo was popular for playing spirited The current tax on toothpaste and soaps is close to 28%. In a Khehar. characters like Kokila (Koki) in “Shrimaan Shrimati” and boost to industry, the tax rate for capital goods and industrial Concluding its hearing of a clutch of petitions challenging Devki Verma in “Tu Tu Main Main”. intermediaries was fixed at 18%. The council had earlier the practice of triple talaq, polygamy and nikah halala, the Her prominent cinema roles include “Saajan”, “Vaastav”, decided a five-slab structure of 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. bench, which includes Kurien Joseph, U U Lalit, R F “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Hum Saath-Saath Hain”, “Deewana Most luxury goods and sin items were expected to fall in Nariman and Abdul Nazeer, reserved its verdict. Mastana”, “Yes Boss” and “Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon”. the highest 28% bracket. It was assumed small cars would The bench had on Wednesday asked the AIMPLB if it was She was last seen on the television show “Naamkaran”, have a lower tax rate than 28%, but state finance ministers possible to include such a provision in the nikahnama. “Can it which aired on Star Plus. Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, who attended the meeting on Thursday said the item hadn’t be made possible to give an option to a wife that she can say Karan Johar,Priyanka Chopra, Rishi Kapoor and Mahesh Bhatt come up for discussion. The council approved seven GST that she was agreeable to or not agreeable to it (triple talaq)? expressed their shock. Bhatt, who wrote “Naamkarann”, said, rules required for its rollout. The remaining two, related to Is it possible to pass a resolution to all ‘qazis’ to include this “When a friend passes away, one is hurled into deep silence. I transition and return, are being vetted by the legal condition in ‘nikahnama’? Give an option to wife to say ‘no’ to cannot forget the last goodbye we said to each other where we committee, Jaitley said. Jaitley assured Jammu and triple talaq,” the bench had asked. Reacting to Sibal’s promised to see each other on the sets of ‘Naamkarann’ soon. Kashmir that the Centre would respect its special status submission today, Justice Kurien asked, “why not bring it on “But that didn’t happen. I am still grappling with the news of while rolling out GST. record”. her sudden death,” he added. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 DEEPIKA PADUKONE DONS AN EASY BREEZY SILK DRESS IN CANNES

ctress Deepika Padukone's second wardrobe choice for her first day at the ACannes Film Festival is a bold, cut-out satin ensemble from the studios of Galvan London. Deepika stylishly put together her second look accessorising with beige MANISHA KOIRALA TO Christian Louboutin heels, an unkempt top knot, statement jewellery by Messika and CO-AUTHOR A BOOK smoky eyes that could kill. Deepika was photographed in conversation with film critic WITH A CANCER Anupama Chopra. The 31-year-old actress is already turning heads and stealing much of SURVIVOUR the limelight with her sartorial picks. For peaking to Mirror earlier this year example, earlier today, the Bajirao Mastani (January 28) Manisha had spoken about actress stepped out looking out-of-the-world in Sher plans to write a book. "I want to teach a red maxi dress by Johanna Ortiz. No words. people how to live a holistic life. I'm obsessed with being healthy, constantly reading, researching and sharing my knowledge with others. My book will not be an autobiography but my reflections on life and films. When I was unwell I made lots of notes," she had revealed. Now, Mirror has learnt that the actress is collaborating on a book with another cancer survivor. According to a source, she's been in talks with a multinational publishing house since last year and the book is expected to be ready by the year end. "Having defeated the Big C, she wants to help others by sharing her journey and encouraging them to remain positive," adds the source. Interestingly,her upcoming film, 'Dear Maya', is about finding hope. "After listening to the script, she sent me a message saying that she loved it and wanted to be a part of the film. I needed someone who can portray the different shades of life -happy and dark and everything in between. Manisha is a brilliant actress and she's been our support system all through," the film's debutante director, Sunaina Bhatnagar, had said. MOVIE REVIEW the day,” as if to cover up the corny. The movie as a whole skirts the corny territory too. It’s MERI PYAARI BINDU the simplest rom-com plot: Boy meets girl. He climbs a tree into her room, childhood tricks turn into grown-up CAST: Parineeti Chopra, Ayushmann Khurrana troubles and somewhere along the line, friendship jumps DIRECTION: Akshay Roy the fence. Existential crises, circumstantial woes and physical distance are placed at regular intervals and love GENRE: Romance is made to run this hurdle race. DURATION: 1 hour 59 minutes While the movie stumbles in a lot of places, it works STORY purely on one count: as a romantic comedy designed to hit that sweet spot between your lungs, every once in a while. Bindu is an aspiring singer who doesn’t play by the Chopra and Khurrana make for an electric couple; their rules, instinctively warms up to and then ditches new real-life love for Bollywood music comes through. They’re projects, cities and boys and cannot give her childhood silly and adorable together, like leads of a romcom are sweetheart, Abhimanyu, the one thing he most craves: supposed to be. There’s ample Bong humour, sweet stability. moments that allow the actors to shine and some catchy songs that play over montages. It’s like watching a string of REVIEW meet cutes that don’t really lead to much. At one point, Abhimanyu’s (Khurrana) agent tells him, It’s a delight to watch Parineeti Chopra, especially “Don’t try to write like Gulzar.” The writers of the movie because she has a lot more to do. Her character has quirks should have paid heed to their own character’s advice. The and flaws and lows and highs and she’s more realistic. In dialogue often employs abstract lines to describe simple comparison, Ayushmann’s one-note character seems to situations. An army Major randomly spouts, “One of you exist only to deal with the consequences of Bindu’s had to get hurt” with full emotion. You don’t expect this of actions. But Khurrana manages to be charming in spite of him. There’s a throwaway pun about “coming” that just that. Meri Pyaari Bindu will appeal to the romantic in you, doesn’t fit. Bindu (Chopra) says something that’s right out but watching the movie will be a battle between the brain of a self-help book but quickly declares it as, “Thought of and the heart. Your brain and the movie’s heart, that is. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 HOLLYWOOD 13 CLAIRE FOY IN EARLY TALKS TO STAR IN ‘DRAGON TATTOO’ SEQUEL

KRISTEN BELL DISLIKES SAYING ‘IT'S OK’ AROUND HER CHILDREN Kristen Bell said she does not like using the phrase "it's ok" around her toddlers. The 36- year-old actress says she feels these words often leave children confused and they cannot understand what they feel when they hear the phrase. "I do really like re-evaluating how much we say to them, 'It's OK,' because it weirdly shuts down their ability to have emotions. Because they think, 'It's OK. I shouldn't be embarrassed. I shouldn't be sad.'" "So now when they get sad or embarrassed, I say,'That's a stinky feeling ? I've felt it, too.' I just let them experience it, and hopefully it'll make healthy adults (sic)" said Kristen. he Crown star Claire Foy is in early the rogue hacker in 'The Girl in the Spider's 'Don't Breathe' director Fede Alvarez will The 'Bad Moms' star has two daughters, four- discussed for the latest installment in Web'. If the deal gets finalised, Foy would take helm the film, which Sony recently dated for year-old Lincoln and Delta, two, with actor Tthe 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' series. on the role that was played by Noomi Rapace October 19, 2018. Steven Knight and Alvarez husband Dax Shepard. The 33-year-old actress is the top choice to play and Rooney Mara in prior installments. and Jay Basu penned the script. MOVIE REVIEW

can now proudly say that Baahubali (belonging to the same genre) beats this film hollow, when it comes to its scale, King Arthur: Legend grandeur, opulence, storytelling and even emotional quotient. Of course Guy Ritchie has a unique style and if you fancy his idea of cool, this erratic film revolving around the Arthurian legend is bound to engage you. Replete with of the Sword Ritchie’s trademark fast to slow-mo action cuts, witty one- liners, exciting chase sequences, elaborate sets and a CAST: Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Astrid Berges- Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou swashbuckling hero who is always two steps ahead of his enemies, this action adventure keeps you on tenterhooks. DIRECTION: Guy Ritchie While Hunman makes for an impressive Guy Ritchie’s GENRE: Action Arthur, it is Jude Law, who turns out to be a total stunner, DURATION: 2 hours 6 minutes making evil look sexy.He is cold, cruel and irresistible. After playing Watson with much élan, his collaboration with the STORY Sherlock director in a much diverse role does wonders for Clueless about his legacy, Arthur (Charlie Hunman) grows them once again. Hunman is delightful too. Astrid Berges- up in the black alleys of the city,resisting his prophecy.But he Frisbey makes her presence felt and Eric Bana is likable as is forced to acknowledge his blue blood once he pulls the usual as the righteous king. sword from the stone like Thor’s hammer, unleashing the evil What doesn’t work is a rather embarrassing guest in his uncle Vortigern (Jude Law). Can he reclaim his honour appearance by David Beckham and Guy Ritchie himself. and lead the resistance Also, the visual effects in 3D seem pretty messed up after a while. REVIEW Despite the inconsistency in pace and vision behind this As expected, this is Arthur’s origin story and is unique take on the legend of Arthur, Ritchie pulls it off in reminiscent of The Lion King. While we often believe that the style. This may not be one of his best works but it entertains, visuals of an Indian action/ adventure are not a patch on nonetheless. Daniel Pemberton’s music deserves a special Hollywood films, the tables seem to have finally turned. We mention too. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 ANALYSIS FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 India's boycott of One Belt, One Road summit in China was self-defeating Narrow-mindedness, lack of vision, and an inflated sense of our own place in the world drove this latest tantrum

By Girish Shahane “Our self-deception wouldn't matter had it not led to India potentially being frozen out of the most important trade architecture in our part of the globe, a chain of highways, World leaders gathered in Beijing to work on details of the One Belt, One Road plan. India decided to keep away rail connections, sea ast week, China hosted a massive Partnership, had been capsized by the Why do we seek to engage in a symbolic routes and summit to spur one of the most populist tidal wave that brought Donald fight rather than focus on what will provide Lambitious global trade infrastructure Trump to power. concrete benefits to Indians? Hallucinatory initiatives in history. As leaders from across The OBOR plan, as might be expected, was nationalism is part of the answer, but not the telecommunications Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America dreamt up primarily as a way for China to whole story. It is complemented by loss gathered in Beijing to work on details of the continue its growth trajectory for the aversion. The strength of that impulse has facilities that would One Belt, One Road plan, India chose to take foreseeable future. The country has been demonstrated repeatedly by its bat and ball and go home. overinvested in its own infrastructure, and is psychologists and economists. The pain we be particularly helpful Unfortunately for us, nobody needed afraid its traditional export markets will not feel after losing ten rupees outweighs our joy India's bat and ball. Our absence was barely support the nation's continued growth. Its at gaining the same amount. In fact, it's likely to our tragically noticed, and our rejection of the initiative solution to both these profound crises is to that the pain of losing ten rupees outweighs will hurt only ourselves. offer its expertise in building infrastructure the joy of gaining twice that amount. This underdeveloped China's President Xi Jinping used the and credit from a newly-minted bank to imbalance becomes crucial in political summit to claim moral and practical underdeveloped nations, expanding those calculations, and is bolstered by three related Northeast", says the leadership of global free trade for the second markets in the process. factors. time in five months. The first was in Davos By reinventing the Silk Road for the First, the causes behind loss tend to be author. last winter, soon after the United States' current century,Xi and his colleagues hope to more specific and easily definable than the counter to China, the Trans-Pacific boost the economy of China's western states, causes behind gains, a phenomenon proven which has lagged behind even as coastal by the backlash against globalisation. regions have been transformed in the past Second, the groups that lose as a result of a three decades. If it works, OBOR will be a policy and those who gain are quite different. win-win for all countries concerned. If it Third, pain often precedes gain and comes as doesn't, China stands to lose the most. a sharp shock, while gain is spread out over India's main objection to the OBOR plan is years and even generations. In the final that a segment of it, the China-Pakistan equation, you get a set of people with a Economic Corridor, passes through parts of definable loss, who feel their pain sharply, the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state that and feel it right away, and another lot that India claims as its territory. Claiming land might be far larger but whose lives improve that we haven't controlled for 70 years, whose over a long period of time for reasons that residents have never shown any interest in aren't entirely clear, whose joy does not becoming Indian citizens, is an absurd measure up to the pain of commensurate charade played by all our political parties in loss. It's no wonder that politicians tend not tandem with our refusal to countenance a to risk antagonising the first group even if it negotiated solution to the entire Kashmir means denying the second far greater issue. We continue to delude ourselves that reward. Gilgit-Baltistan is part of India, but can do That said, the Narendra Modi government nothing about it beyond punishing could have sent an envoy to the OBOR cartographers who suggest otherwise, while summit without much political loss. A few the world community looks on in hyper-nationalists would have been pained by bemusement like an adult faced with a child our tacit acceptance of Pakistan's flagrant who demands acknowledgement of an attempt to better the lot of its citizens. On the imaginary friend. other hand, since China helped build the LOSS AVERSION Karakorum Highway decades ago, it's hard to see how its planned upgrade threatens India's Our self-deception wouldn't matter had it fictitious sovereignty over the region. No, it not led to India potentially being frozen out wasn't fear of a backlash or an of the most important trade architecture in understanding of loss aversion that drove our part of the globe, a chain of highways, our latest tantrum. It was narrow- rail connections, sea routes and mindedness, lack of vision, and an inflated telecommunications facilities that would be sense of our own place in the world. particularly helpful to our tragically (Source: Scroll.in) underdeveloped Northeast. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 TRAVEL 15 LLANDAND OFOF KINGSKINGS —— RAJASTHANRAJASTHAN

ith palaces that still evoke the grandeur of their regal past, in Wliterally every hamlet, and the Thar desert's never-ending sand dunes that appear like golden-hued paintings, there's no shortage of places to visit in Rajasthan that provide an ideal backdrop to a romantic escape. The Land of Kings—Rajasthan—is well known for its stunning heritage sites, luxurious hotels, scenic lakes and picture- postcard desert stretches that look straight out of Arabian Nights. Hop on a camel to explore Jaisalmer's fabled dunes, explore the exquisite Jal Mahal in Jaipur, sail on Mount Abu's Nakki Lake on a paddleboat or have a candlelit dinner in Udaipur's City Palace— Rajasthan's palette of romantic experiences is kaleidoscopic. Here's your guide to some of the most enchanting destinations in India's largest state, for an unforgettable outing with your significant other. JAISALMER A magnificent fort looming over the city, picture-postcard vistas of sand dunes and an array of illuminated sandstone buildings— Jaisalmer is nothing short of a scene straight out of Arabian Nights. It attracts many couples, honeymooners and families with its erstwhile royal splendour. The Jaisalmer Fort (also known as the Golden Fort of Rajasthan) is the most splendid attraction of the city, perched on an elevated patch looking over the city. Surrounded by numerous golden-hued shrines, Gadsisar Lake is ideal for an evening picnic or a short paddleboat ride. The city's most popular activity is taking a camel ride over the desert sands; best enjoyed at sunrise and sunset, the ride gives an insight into Rajasthan's rural life and stunning vistas of the horizon. Jaisalmer's winding alleys are home to vibrant markets from where you can pick up quintessential Rajasthani souvenirs. Rajasthani cuisine, famous for its spicy veg city and you will spot historic structures Jaipur is an evocative showcase of regal romantic escape to the state's only hill station curries, mouth-watering meat dishes and which ooze regal splendour. Home to the most Rajasthani architecture. Home to historic might not prove as a bad idea. Offering an delectable sweets is the icing on the cake. intricately designed palaces, havelis, buzzing structures, world-class hotels and an array of eclectic mix of experiences, Mount Abu lures JODHPUR streets, and beautiful lakes, the city of multi-cuisine eateries, the Pink City is a great you with the serene Nakki Lake, magnificent Udaipur is also called the ‘Venice of the East’ escape for couples, families and history-buffs. Dilwara Temples and numerous hilltop points The second largest city (after Jaipur) in and ‘City of Lakes’. To accommodate the large The exquisite water palace located on the Man that offer panoramic views. Best visited at Rajasthan, Jodhpur is an architecture-lover's influx of travellers each year, the city is well- Sagar Lake—Jal Mahal—is another dusk, Sunset Point offers a spectacular sight feast for sore eyes. The older historic section equipped with a wide variety of hotels and spectacular example of Rajasthani of the colour-changing skyline against the of the city of Jodhpur is located around the lodging options that suit every pocket, bazaars architecture, seemingly floating in the middle Aravalli Hills. The Achalgarh Fort transports grand Mehrangarh Fort which is bounded by that are popular for their handicrafts and of the lake. When you've had your fill of you to the 15th century with its intricately- a wall and several gates. Winding streets and restaurants that offer lip-smacking exploring these fascinating monuments, carved buildings and temples, and offers unending bazaars run throughout the city Rajasthani dishes. If you’re going by road explore Jaipur's bustling markets that sell stunning vistas of the hill station from its that are littered with shops and thronged by then the drive takes no more than four hours everything from spices, jewellery to highest point. From small eateries that serve visitors throughout the year. Also referred to making it possible to make a hectic day trip. household bric-a-brac. From gorgeous views delicious street food to fine-dining multi- as the Blue City, Jodhpur is home to the Make sure you include Lake Pichola, Fateh of sunset, entertaining folk dance and music, cuisine restaurants, Mount Abu has magnificent Umaid Bhawan Palace. A five- Sagar Lake, City Palace, Jag Mandir and and thoroughly enjoyable elephant and camel something for every kind of foodie. Go on a hour-drive from the hill-station of Mount Udaipur Ghat in your Udaipur itinerary. rides, the capital of India's largest state, boat ride, carry your own hamper for a Abu, Jodhpur makes for a perfect getaway JAIPUR Rajasthan, will court you like royalty, and lakeside picnic, or walk up the cobblestone once the hill station's charms stop making an make you feel like one too. pathways along Nakki Lake, Mount Abu is a impression on you. The majestic courtyard of City Palace, the MOUNT ABU picturesque oasis amidst the desert plains of UDAIPUR intricately-carved walls of Hawa Mahal, the Rajasthan and is a pleasant retreat for striking beauty of Jantar Mantar and the While you've had your fill of the couples, honeymooners and families. Take a walk to any place in this picturesque magnificently built mahals of Amber Fort— magnificent cities Rajasthan is home to, a Source: HappyTrips THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 WOMEN FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 COCONUT-BASED FACE MASKS TO TRY

he miracles and virtues of coconut oil in diet and skincare have been extolled Textensively. But the coconut itself can be a fabulous source of nourishment for the skin. Here are three ways you can use this wonder ingredient to make DIY face masks. Exfoliating mask Take the soft inner pulp of a single tomato EASY WAYS FOR along with the seeds, and blend it in a mixer with two tablespoons milk. To this, add half a cup of grated coconut. Mix well with a spatula NEW MOMS TO and then apply all over face and neck, exfoliating in gentle upward motions for about five minutes. Leave on for another ten AVOID INJURIES minutes, then wash and pat dry. Grated coconut is the gentlest exfoliant possible, eing a new mother is not only about a whole lot of joy since the flakes are soft, and so it is ideal for and responsibilities, but also a few injuries that you sensitive skins. The tomato and milk Bhave to handle. From carrying your baby on one hip moisturise without being too greasy. to being the target of a tossed toy,there are a few things that Nourishing mask can cause you serious harm. Here’s how to keep yourself safe: The pulp of the tender coconut contains Wrist nourishing benefits, and is a natural source of SPF (approximately SPF 4) against the harsh De Quervain’s syndrome or the mother’s wrist is a UV rays of the sun, which is why generations common complaint among new mothers. It’s caused by of local fishermen have been using them. Oatmeal Coconut Facemask for Acne Prone skin lifting your little one frequently, which leads to the soaring Blend the flesh of the tender coconut till it oconut oil is a great choice to help cure acne prone skin because of its of the tendons in your thumb and wrist. To prevent this, achieves a smooth creamy consistency, and anti-bacterial properties. This face mask is great for acne-prone skin as hold your baby in a way that you keep your hand and wrist then add a few drops of almond or wheat germ Cthe oatmeal works to soothe inflamed skin by restoring its natural PH in the same line, that is least bending your wrist to hold essential oil. Apply and massage gently over balance. their head. face and neck, leave on for 10 minutes, then Ingredients Hip wipe off with a washcloth that has been dipped in warm water. Carrying your child on one hip and tilting your pelvis is Toning mask 1 tbsp. coconut oil or Pure Fiji Bath and Body Coconut Oil how most mothers usually hold their children. What you 3 tbsp. oatmeal should be doing instead is carrying the baby with your arms, Coconut water and coconut milk are the Warm water with your body weight distributed equally on both legs. ultimate toners when applied onto the skin – Procedure Neck and without shelling out big bucks too! Mix half a cup of coconut water or milk with a Put oatmeal in a bowl and pour in enough warm water to create a paste- Ever felt a twinging pain while breastfeeding your little teaspoon of cucumber or pineapple juice, and like consistency. one? That’s because of the hunched position you sit in, 2 or 3 drops of aloe juice. Take a small ball of Mix the coconut oil in with the oatmeal and mix well. which strains your neck and shoulder muscles. To prevent cotton wool, dip it in this mixture and gently Apply the mixture to your face, and exfoliate your skin by gently rubbing it, make sure to roll back your neck at regular intervals, and run all over face and neck. Leave on for ten in a circular motion. support it with a soft pillow while at the same time raising minutes, and then wash off with cold water. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes. your child slightly higher. This is great to get rid of pigmentation, and Rinse with cool water and dry your face with a clean towel. Eyes add lustre to the skin. Source: Femina Be it a tossed playing object or the children’s love for poking the eyes. Any hit to the cornea can cause a grievous injury. Make sure to keep your baby’s nails clipped short at FOOD CORNER all times. Also only buy them toys with soft edges, no metal involved. CHEESE PANEER BALLS Back Months of carrying the little one inside you can give you INGREDIENTS a lower back ache. Add to it all the bending and lifting later 200 gm grated cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon corn flour, 1 finely to either pick the baby up or their toys, and you know what chopped green chilli, 1/3 teaspoon red chilli powder, 2 cup you are in for. While a good rest is the ultimate fix for back refined oil, 2 tablespoon gram flour (besan), 2 finely chopped aches, you must also remember to bend your knees, instead onion, 1 inch finely chopped ginger, 2 tablespoon chopped, of your torso, to lift the baby. A cold or hot pack can also coriander leaves, 1 teaspoon salt help. For Filling 50 gm cheese cubes Method In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except cheese and oil. Take a small portion of mixture, roll it and press it on your palm like tikki (make it flat). Stuff one cheese cube inside the paneer piece, seal the edges and make a ball by rolling it on your palm. Repeat the same process to make balls from remaining mixture. Turn on the flame and heat a pan, once the oil is heated, put the balls into the hot oil one by one. sides. Take out on a kitchen towel to absorb extra oil. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and green chutney. Fry it on medium flame till it turns golden brown from all THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 HEALTH & FITNESS 17 WAYS TO DETOX YOUR MOUTH NATURALLY t’s important to keep a check on the bacteria and toxins in the mouth as bacterial growth or infections CARING FOR YOUR MOUTH Itravel quickly from there to other parts of the body. Here’s how you can keep your mouth smelling fresh and EVERYTHING YOU KNOW toxin-free. Oil pulling ABOUT SALT MAY BE WRONG ave you ever been told that consuming more salt will This method involves swishing about one tablespoon of make you thirstier? Well, it could be just an old wives' organic coconut oil in the mouth for around 20 minutes. Htale, say new studies by Russian cosmonauts. The oil helps reduce bad bacteria, remove stains from So far we have known that if your salt, or sodium chloride, your teeth and to get rid of toxins, detoxifying not only intake is high, you will get more thirsty and hence, drink more your mouth but entire body. water. This will ultimately dilute your blood to maintain an You can start with half a teaspoon for about two adequate concentration of sodium. This will lead you to minutes and then later work your way up. Spit the oil out excreting the excess salt and water through urination. However, in a bin and rinse your mouth with warm water. Do this recent studies show that this theory may be completely wrong. at least once a week. The experiment was conducted through the course of two Tongue scraping separate space flight simulation studies where ten healthy men were given three salt intake levels (12, 9, or 6 g/d), while keeping Tongue scraping cleans bacterial build-up, food all other dietary intakes constant. particles and dead cells from the surface of the tongue. It concluded that eating more salt made the cosmonauts less You can use a flexible neem twig as a disposable tongue thirsty and hungrier. Some subsequent experiments were also scraper by bending it into a U shape. Scraping your conducted on mice which showed how more salt intake burnt tongue with this on a regular basis stimulates more calories, leading them to eat 25 per cent more to maintain metabolism as it helps get rid of bacteria and toxins. their weight. Massage your gums Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other This new study has contradicted conventional wisdom. It is time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste. actually a result of a quest by a scientist Dr Jens Titze, now a The antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant Clean in between your teeth at least once a day using kidney specialist in Germany.A similar study was conducted in and anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil help interdental brushes or floss. 2006 which concluded that the more salt the cosmonauts ate, the alleviate any oral problems. Neem oil lowers the chances more salt they excreted. To check if you have bad breath lick your wrist, let it dry of plaque and that of your gums bleeding. Apply a few and give it a sniff, if it smells your breath probably does too. This ensured that the sodium content in the blood remained drops of either of the oils on your gum line and massage constant while increasing their urine volume. But, as the salt for a few minutes. You can leave it overnight or rinse your If you use mouthwash don’t use it directly after brushing as intake increased, water intake reduced. So, the question that you rinse away the fluoride from your toothpaste. mouth with cold water after an hour or two. remained was from where was the excreted water coming? Mouthwash Quit smoking to help reduce the chances of tooth staining, After this experiment, Dr Titze studied mice. The more salt gum disease, tooth loss, and in more severe cases mouth mice took, the lesser water they drank. But their water While the disinfectant and antibacterial properties of cancer. requirement was still getting fulfilled. mint prevents the growth of bacteria, cloves and parsley Make sure your toothpaste contains fluoride; it helps Due to high salt, glucocorticoid hormones increased, can help get rid of bad breath. To prepare the strengthen tooth enamel making it more resistant to decay. breaking down fat and muscle and making water that the mouthwash, you will need two to three cloves, a handful Change your toothbrush every two to three months or mice could use. This process needed more energy, hence, the of mint and some parsley leaves. Boil these together in sooner if it becomes worn as it will not clean the teeth mice ate 25 per cent more than their usual diet. This two cups of water. Rinse your mouth with it at least twice properly. concluded that if your body broke down tissues to balance a a day. high salt intake, it may even lead to weight loss.

ypertension kills 8 million people every year and its incidence is expected to go up by 60 per cent in 2025. It is a Hleading risk factor for heart diseases, pregnancy complications, diabetes, and dementia among other ailments. HYPERTENSION CAN KILL However, it is important to know that hypertension is preventable. kidney disease. There are no particular signs or symptoms to Sedentary lifestyle, increased stress, unhealthy eating, suggest patient has hypertension. Patients with other comorbid smoking and alcohol consumption all contribute to the increased conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol level and obesity and risk of hypertension. The fact that most people do not know about persons with family history of hypertension in young age (more their hypertensive condition is extremely worrisome. Hence, it is than 40 years of age) should check their BP regularly with the extremely important to spread awareness. treating physician. Generally people over 40 years of age should So what's hypertension? According to World Health have their BP checked when they come in contact with medical Organisation (WHO), hypertension, also known as high or raised personnel or annually.It is also the duty of the doctor to check BP blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have regularly for all the patients." persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all Risks parts of the body in the vessels. The higher the pressure the harder the heart has to pump. Monitoring blood pressure is very The risk of CAD and heart attack in hypertension is 20 per important because the higher the blood pressure, the higher the cent, risk of peripheral vascular disease in hypertension is 20 per chances of health issues. Since high blood pressure has no cent and risk of paralysis in hypertension is 20 per cent. symptoms, it is considered a silent condition. Hypertension or high blood pressure can silently damage the According to Padma Shri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, National body for years before any symptoms develop. One may end with a President Indian Medical Association (IMA) and President, poor quality of life; develop a disability or even a fatal heart Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI), "Blood pressure (BP) attack. Half the people with untreated hypertension die of heart should be monitored regularly because it is a barometer of health disease due to poor blood flow (ischemic heart disease) and and there are often no symptoms to alert one to the presence of another third die because of stroke. high BP. It's a silent killer. By the time symptoms develop, some Specialty Centre. Early signs damage has occurred to the target organs like eye, brain, heart, If an artery gets completely clogged up (known as a clot), the or kidney. Mostly, BP should be taken at each doctor's visit. In condition can lead to a heart attack, dementia, kidney disease or High BP is known as hypertension and can cause headaches. addition, one should always remember the rule of 20 in a stroke or even lead to death. However, the symptoms remain silent till there is damage to the hypertension." Diagnosis blood vessels of a organ. This can further lead to a stroke or a If the blood pressure is high, it puts an extra strain on the heart attack. There are many reasons why a normal BP reading arteries and the heart. Over a period, this strain can cause the Dr. Anand M, Cardiologist, Frontier Lifeline Hospital explains, may fluctuate between high and low. Dr Aggarwal warns, "A arteries to become to become thicker and less flexible or become "The diagnosis of hypertension is the tip of iceberg phenomenon. difference of more than 20 points in the reading, in either weaker. As a result, the arteries become narrow, making them Patients usually do not have any symptom and are diagnosed to direction, may indicate a serious health issue. Some factors more likely to become clogged up, explains Dr Sameer Pagad, have hypertension when they seek medical attention for responsible for fluctuating BP are stress, medication, caffeine, Interventional Cardiologist, K.J. Somaiya Hospital Super hypertensive complications such as stroke, heart disease or food habits, fever, or dehydration." THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017

CAT S60 SMARTPHONE: YOUR RUGGED COMPANION THAT US SCIENTISTS CAN 'SEE IN THE DARK' DISCOVER NEW METHOD OF WATER SPLITTING

HOUSTON (TIP): University of Houston physicists have found a new way of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, which could be an effective method of producing an abundance of clean hydrogen fuel in the future. NEW DELHI (TIP): If you have Rs 65,000 to splurge on a This discovery would solve one of the smartphone, which one will you buy: Apple or Samsung? What primary hurdles of using water to if you can get a military-grade, rugged smartphone with produce hydrogen, the university thermal imaging that can help you see in the dark (like in "The release said. Predator" series) at the same price? "Hydrogen is the cleanest primary Recognising India's potential as a grown-up smartphone energy source we have on Earth. Water market, US-based construction machinery manufacturing could be the most abundant source of company Caterpillar Inc. has for the first time launched the hydrogen if one could separate the sturdy CAT S60 smartphone targeting both consumers and the hydrogen from its strong bond with B2B sector in the country. oxygen in the water by using a catalyst. Priced at Rs 64,999, CAT S60 is the first smartphone with an To split water into hydrogen and oxygen, integrated thermal camera, allowing users to detect heat loss two reactions are needed - one for each around windows and to see in complete darkness. element," Paul C W Chu, one of the team Here is what works for the device. members, said. The device does not have great looks like the Samsung Galaxy The main issue has been getting an S8 or iPhone 7 Plus, but the moment you hold the S60, it feels efficient catalyst for the oxygen part of tough and robust, with heavy-duty specifications backing it up. the equation, which is what these The device is IP68 certified -- a global standardization, which researchers say they have now cracked. makes it dustproof and shockproof. The catalyst is made up of a ferrous Experts say oxygen reactions have than CO2 - gushing fossil fuels - It is also "MIL-SPEC 810G" certified, which means the device metaphosphate and a conductive nickel become a bottleneck to the whole hydrogen fuel produces water as a by- is ready to bear extreme temperature, vibration, humidity and foam platform, a combination of process. product of combustion, which is both is claimed to have been built to withstand drops from 1.8 metres. materials the team said is more efficient Nickel, in contrast, is more abundant, sustainable and non-polluting. The device is waterproof up to two metres that extends up to and less expensive than existing easier and cheaper to get. The metal And the good news is, should the five metres to block more water if you flip the "Lock Down" solutions. forms the basis of another water- water electrolysis route not work out, switches on the front-facing speakers which enables the It also shows impressive durability in splitting method discovered last year, so researchers are also exploring ways to smartphone to be used as an underwater camera. tests, operating for more than 20 hours scientists now have several avenues to get hydrogen from biomass. CAT S60 stands out from other smartphones for its thermal and 10,000 cycles without a hitch. explore for improving hydrogen The less heat and the less energy we camera. The technology is provided by US-based company FLIR Using the new method means production. The actual splitting itself is use in preparing the hydrogen in the that specialises in the design and production of thermal hydrogen can be produced without usually powered by an electric current first place, the better it is for our planet - imaging cameras, components and imaging sensors. Users need creating waste carbon. That is or solar power, but because water only and once we have it ready, it is far to use the FLIR app to take thermal images (which was a delight something that he existing production captures a small portion of the light cleaner and greener than fossil fuels. to experience). methods, like steam methane reforming spectrum, it is more productive to "We believe our finding is a giant step The thermal camera visualises heat that is invisible to the and coal gasification, cannot avoid. convert sunshine into energy first, then towards practical and economic naked eye and highlights temperature contrasts. It can pick up Until now, oxygen reactions have often use the electricity to release hydrogen. production of hydrogen by water heat and measure surface temperature from a distance of up to relied on electro catalysts that use If scientists can crack the formula, splitting, which will significantly 50 feet and can also see through smoke. iridium, platinum, or ruthenium - 'noble' hydrogen could eventually power contribute to the effort to reduce the The app offers nine different filters, ranging in colour metals that are difficult and expensive to everything from homes to cars. And it is consumption of fossil fuels," the palettes that help make certain temperatures more visible than source. a far better option for the environment Houston researchers said. Source: PTI others. The thermal camera will come in handy for wildlife explorers, construction workers and users who like to trace moisture and missing insulation. Sporting 4.7-inch HD display, colours are not as sharp as in HEAVY RAINS MAY HAVE SHAPED the Samsung Galaxy S8, but the touchscreen works nicely even with wet hands or while wearing gloves. Opening mid-to heavy apps and browsing among those with MARS SURFACE Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM was smoother. WASHINGTON (TIP): Heavy rain on influences the size of the raindrops and Both front and rear cameras clicked decent images but were Mars may have reshaped the red planet’s how hard they fall. disappointing as they captured noise and graininess became impact craters and carved out river-like Early on in the planet’s existence, apparent in low-light environments (but then, this is not a selfie- channels on its surface billions of years water droplets would have been very phone, is it?). ago, a new study has found. small, producing something like fog It runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0, has Corning Gorilla Changes in the atmosphere on Mars rather than rain; this would not have Glass 4 and houses 32GB internal storage expandable up to made it rain harder and harder, which been capable of carving out the planet we 256GB with an external memory card. had a similar effect on the planet’s know today. As the atmospheric pressure The device is powered by 3800mAh battery that lasted almost surface as seen on Earth, scientists said. decreased over millions of years, a day-and-a-half with normal usage. The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars raindrops got bigger and rainfall became The phone has a dedicated SOS button on the left that lets you has geological features like the Earth and heavy enough to cut into the soil and send your location to a pre-entered number. Moon, such as craters and valleys, many start to alter the craters. The water could What does not work? of which were formed through rainfall. “Many people have analysed the then be channelled and able to cut Although there is a growing body of nature of rainfall on the Earth, but no through the planet’s surface, creating Weighing 225 grams, the smartphone did not feel heavy for evidence that there was once water on one had thought to apply the physics to valleys. the first time. However, after a few scrolls through Instagram or Mars, it does not rain there today. understanding the early Martian “By using basic physical principles to other social media apps or while browsing videos, you might get In the new study, Robert Craddock and atmosphere,” said Craddock. understand the relationship between the tired as it is a bit on the heavier side. Ralph Lorenz from Johns Hopkins To understand how rainfall on Mars atmosphere, raindrop size and rainfall Conclusion: CAT S60 makes for a perfect companion for those University in the US show that there was changed over time, the researchers had to intensity,we have shown that Mars would who want to live rugged lifestyles. But for the common users, it’s rainfall in the past - and that it was heavy consider how its atmosphere has have seen some pretty big raindrops that an expensive Android gadget and the thermal imaging is of enough to change the planet’s surface. changed. When Mars first formed 4.5 would have been able to make more little practical use. Still, a unique offering for the Indian Valley networks on Mars show billion years ago, it had a much more drastic changes to the surface than the smartphone market, which is evolving by the day. evidence for surface runoff driven by substantial atmosphere with a higher earlier fog-like droplets,” said Lorenz. Source: IANS rainfall. pressure than it does now. This pressure Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 BIZ & FINANCE 19 PAYTM GETS RS 9,079 CRORE After 21 yrs, end of road for Chevrolet IN ITS WALLET FROM vehicles in India GM to stop selling products, focus on exports SOFTBANK NEW DELHI (TIP): American auto major General Motors today decided to stop selling its vehicles in India as NEW DELHI (TIP): Digital there was no turnaround in its fortunes here after payments platform Paytm today struggling for over two decades to make a mark. It started its announced that Japanese internet and India journey in 1996. telecom major SoftBank Group has The company will now focus on exporting vehicles from pumped in $1.4 billion (over Rs 9,079 its manufacturing plant at Talegoaon in Maharashtra after crore) into it. it stopped production at its first plant at Halol in Gujarat This is the largest round of funding last month. It has also exited from four other international from a single investor in India. markets, including Russia and Europe. SoftBank joins long-time partner GM Executive VP and President of GM International Alibaba Group as a major shareholder Stefan Jacoby said after exploring many options the and will take a seat on the Paytm Board. company determined that the increased investment Paytm plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore originally planned for India would not deliver the returns of (approximately $1.6 billion) over the other significant global opportunities. next three to five years towards its “It would also not help us achieve a leadership position or commitment to enabling half a billion compelling, long-term profitability in the domestic market,” Indians join the mainstream economy. he added. As a part of this vision, the company GM sales in India were down nearly 21% in 2016-17 to will soon launch the Paytm Payments 25,823 units. Its production, however, grew about 16% to Bank, a mobile-first product that will 83,368 units most of which were exported. reach every corner of the nation. In 2015, GM had announced plans to invest $1 billion to This investment will help Paytm grow TO INTRODUCE NEW FINANCIAL PRODUCTS enhance manufacturing operations and roll out 10 locally its leadership in the country’s payment produced models in India while deciding to stop production The funding will help Paytm expand its soon-to-be launched payments bank ecosystem, expand its user base and at its first plant at Halol in Gujarat. However, struggling to operations as well as grow its user base and introduce more financial build a suite of financial services products for consumers make a turnaround in India, the company put on hold the products for its users, a company plan and undertook a full review of its future product statement said. SoftBank has committed investments of over $10 billion in India. While it has portfolio here. pumped in close to $2 billion into Indian startups like Snapdeal, Ola and Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO, Housing.com in the past few years, it has also written off a significant VOLVO CARS TO START ASSEMBLY IN INDIA SoftBank Group Corp., said, “In line portion of that on account of loss in valuation with the Indian government’s vision to GOTHENBURG (TIP): Swedish auto major Volvo Cars promote digital inclusion, we are With this round of funding, SoftBank joins long-time partner Alibaba Group as will start assembly operations in India by the end of this a major shareholder and will take a seat on the Paytm Board committed to transforming the lives of year to expand in the local market and become more hundreds of millions of Indian competitive and profitable. It will start assembling its consumers and merchants by providing inflection point in our journey with will grow exponentially over the premium SUV XC90 and has entered into a contract them digital access to a broad array of Paytm. We believe we have a great next decade”. In January 2014, it manufacturing agreement with Volvo Group India to use the financial services, including mobile opportunity to bring financial inclusion launched the Paytm Wallet, which has latter's existing infrastructure near Bengaluru and payments. We are excited to partner to half a billion Indians.” emerged as India’s biggest digital wallet production licence. "It's impossible to grow on imports in with Paytm in this journey and will Eric Jing, CEO, Ant Financial, said, with over 220 million users and is India. That's why we are entering India with local assembly," provide them with all our support.” “India has presented us with the world’s accepted as the preferred mode of Volvo Cars president and CEO Hakan Samuelsson told a Paytm founder and CEO Vijay largest opportunity in terms of financial payment by over 5 million offline group of visiting Indian reporters. Source: PTI Shekhar Sharma said, “We are at an services and we are confident its market merchants across India. ZOMATO HACKED, DATA OF ALIBABA INJECTS $488 Gold edges lower after 17 MILLION USERS STOLEN MILLION HEALTH FOOD NEW DELHI (TIP): Online restaurant guide PAYMENT INFO SAFE biggest rally since Brexit vote and food ordering app ASSETS INTO ALI HEALTH LONDON (TIP): Gold eased on Zomato today said about Thursday as a bounce in the dollar 17 million user records prompted some buyers to cash in have been stolen from its gains after its biggest one-day rally in database. nearly a year, though uncertainty The stolen information over the outlook for the Trump contains user email The stolen information presidency underpinned the metal Heraeus precious metals trader addresses and ‘hashed’ contains user email addresses and ‘hashed’ near two-week highs. Alexander Zumpfe. “It ran into passwords but no passwords Gold surged nearly 2% on resistance towards $1,260.” payment information or HONG KONG (TIP): Alibaba Health Wednesday, its biggest one-day jump Nonetheless, sentiment has turned credit card data has been No payment information Information Technology Ltd said on Friday since Britain’s June vote to leave the more positive and technical stolen or leaked, Zomato or credit card data has been stolen or leaked, controlling shareholder Alibaba Group Holding European Union, on reports that U.S. indicators are looking promising, he said in a blogpost on its Zomato said in a Ltd would sell HK$3.8 billion ($488.3 million) President Donald Trump had tried to added. website. blogpost on its website worth of health food and nutritional products intervene in an investigation into “Stock markets (are) also looking The startup’s businesses to the company, further developing it alleged Russian interference in last bit vulnerable. That helps,” he said. disclosure comes at a The company has reset passwords for all into Alibaba's healthcare flagship platform. year’s U.S. election. European shares were down 0.8% time when the world is affected users and Alibaba Health will buy Ali JK Nutritional That prompted the sharpest drop in on Thursday, while world stocks grappling with the cyber logged them out of its Products Ltd from Alibaba Group in a deal to be Wall Street stocks since Sept. 9 and extend their steepest fall in more than attack by ransomware app and website and all settled by the issue of 1.19 billion shares at HK$3.2 knocked the dollar nearly 2% lower six months. A sell-off in U.S. stocks ‘WannaCry’. of the user accounts apiece, or a 6.16 percent discount to the last close, against the yen. The U.S. currency looked set to extend into a second day Zomato said the data were secure the company said in a filing to Hong Kong bourse. bounded back on Thursday, however, as a series of scandals cast a shadow theft was discovered The deal will bring a broader set of merchants after stronger than expected jobs and over Trump’s presidency and the recently by its security team, without indicating the exact into the online healthcare community, while the business conditions data. future of his pro-growth agenda. The time or if it was related to the ‘WannaCry’ ransomware company will obtain more stable and sustainable Spot gold was down 0.1% at latest reports on Trump came after a attack.“Our team is actively scanning all possible breach revenue growth, the Hong Kong-listed firm added. $1,258.75 an ounce at 1320 GMT, turbulent week in which he fired FBI vectors and closing any gaps in our environment. So far, it Alibaba Health saw its adjusted net loss having touched its highest since May Director James Comey and discussed looks like an internal (human) security breach,” it said. narrowed to 98.3 million yuan ($14.3 million) for 1 at $1,265.04. U.S. gold futures for sensitive national security Assuring its users that their credit card information on the year ended in March, from a 161.5 million June delivery were flat at $1,258.70. information with Russia’s foreign Zomato is fully secure, the company said “payment related yuan loss in the year-ago period amid rapid “(Gold) is seeing a pullback after minister, causing investors to information on Zomato is stored separately from this growth of its pharmaceutical e-commerce yesterday’s strong performance -- it question whether he can deliver on (stolen) data in a highly secure PCI Data Security Standard business. needs to take a breather,” said pledged tax cuts and deregulation. (DSS) compliant vault”. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 contd from Page 1 of relief for everyone, Pakistan was quick to say that the lunches for all infant pupils in England United Nations' highest court has no jurisdiction in national ● Scrapping the ban on setting up new grammar schools Former FBI chief Robert Mueller... security matters. ● Universities charging maximum tuition fees will have to The Ministry of External Affairs said the ICJ order was sponsor academies or help found free schools "any links and/or coordination between the Russian "unanimous, favorable, clear and unambiguous". MEA ● A free vote in the Commons to be held on repealing the government and individuals associated with the campaign of spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the "provisional relief ban on fox hunting President Donald Trump." provided by the ICJ is the first step towards ensuring justice". On executive pay, the manifesto says packages should be President Donald Trump on Thursday, May18, decried the A statement by the office of Pakistan's attorney general was in approved by an annual vote of shareholders, and companies appointment of a special counsel to lead the Russia probe as line with the position taken by their foreign office that the will have to publish details on how it compares to the pay of "the single greatest witch-hunt" in US history, hours after he order of the ICJ did not change the status of Jadhav in any the workforce in general. There are also plans to ensure said he looked forward to a thorough investigation. manner. "We are determined to pursue this case to its logical worker representation at board level. In the face of rising pressure from Capitol Hill, the US end," said the statement. Mrs. May was asked whether her plans spelled a move away Justice Department named former FBI Director Robert Pakistan foreign office spokesman Nafees Zakaria said India from Conservative policies of recent years, and in particular Mueller on Wednesday as special counsel to investigate alleged had been "trying to hide its real face" by taking the case of those of Margaret Thatcher. Russian interference in the 2016 US election and possible Jadhav to the ICJ. She said: "Margaret Thatcher was a Conservative, I am a collusion between Trump's campaign and Moscow. The ICJ, in its stay today, upheld India's argument on the Conservative, this is a Conservative manifesto." Trump said in a statement on Wednesday night that "a "urgency" of the issue. "Without prejudging the result, the ICJ She later added: "There is no May-ism. There is good solid thorough investigation will confirm what we already know - considers that the risk or irreparable prejudice, the mere fact Conservatism, which puts the interests of the country and the there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign that Jadhav is under such a sentence and might be executed, is interests of ordinary working people at the heart of entity." In a pair of Twitter posts on Thursday morning, sufficient to demonstrate such a risk. There is considerable everything we do in government." (Sources: BBC / PTI) Trump made clear he was unhappy with the latest uncertainty as to when the decision on any appeal is rendered development to roil his administration. or when Jadhav will be executed," said ICJ President Judge contd from Page 5 "With all of the illegal acts that took place in the Clinton Ronny Abraham. campaign & Obama Administration, there was never a special What might make matters tough for Pakistan are the court's Indian immigration detainee... councel appointed!" Trump wrote, misspelling the word observations that its orders are legally binding. counsel as he referred to former President Barack Obama and Pakistan claims to have arrested Jadhav from the restive on a flight from Quito, Ecuador. Authorities denied him former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. "This is the Balochistan in March last year for "espionage". While India entry into the United States because he did not have the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American has accepted that Jadhav is a former naval officer, it has necessary immigration documents, ICE said. history!" rubbished claims of his being a spy. He was transferred to ICE custody in the Atlanta City The comments mirrored a speech by Trump on Wednesday, "Satisfied at ICJ order staying the execution of Kulbhushan Detention Center on Thursday,May 11 according to the agency. before Mueller's appointment was announced, in which he said Jadhav. Satisfied at the efforts of Harish Salve for presenting An initial medical screening at the time determined he had no politician in history "has been treated worse or more Indian case effectively. -Narendra Modi, PM high blood pressure and diabetes. Two days later, Patel was unfairly." "The ICJ order has come as a great relief... We are grateful to transported to the hospital after a nurse checking his blood Considering the unique circumstances of this matter, Harish Salve for presenting India's case so effectively before sugar noticed he had shortness of breath, ICE said. He died on Rosenstsein said a special counsel is necessary in order for the ICJ. I assure that under the leadership of PM Modi, we will Tuesday afternoon. American people to have full confidence in the outcome. leave no stone unturned to save (him). -Sushma Swaraj, In its statement announcing Patel's death, officials said "Special Counsel Mueller will have all appropriate resources to External Affairs Minister fatalities in ICE custody are "exceedingly rare." conduct a thorough and complete investigation, and I am "As a for 40 years, you get a feel of how are "ICE is firmly committed to the health and welfare of all confident that he will follow the facts, apply the law and reach reacting. I felt a positive energy when I was arguing the case. I those in its custody and is undertaking a comprehensive a just result," he added. felt judges were connecting. I felt gratified. I did not feel that agency-wide review of this incident, as it does in all such Mueller served as FBI director for 12 years after his connection when the other side was arguing. -Harish Salve, cases," ICE said. nomination by President George W Bush in 2001. Cutting Counsel for India. (Source: Tribune India) Second death this week across party lines, top American lawmakers welcomed Patel is the eighth person to die in ICE custody this fiscal Mueller's appointment for the investigation. UK Prime Minister May pledges... year, which began in October. "The appointment of former FBI director Robert Mueller as Authorities are also investigating the death of another special counsel for the Russia investigation is a positive The British PM set out plans to further tighten rules for immigrant detainee in Georgia. Jean Jimenez-Joseph, 27, was development and will provide some certainty for the American skilled workers from outside the European Union, which found unresponsive in his cell on Monday with a sheet around people that the investigation will proceed fairly and free of involves anyone employing a non-EU worker to be expected to his neck. The preliminary cause of death was self-inflicted political influence," Senator Richard Burr said and Mark pay 2,000 pounds for each worker every year. strangulation. Warner, chairman and ranking member of Senate Select This amount doubles the "Skills Charge" of 1,000 pounds He'd been in solitary confinement for more than two weeks Committee on Intelligence, said. already in force. Non-EU migrants will also be made to pay at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. Democratic Senator from Minnesota Al Franken said more for using the state-run National Health Service (NHS). The recent deaths have drawn sharp criticism from appointing Mueller is an important step that will help restore According to the most recent UK Home Office figures, Indian immigrant rights activists, who have long decried conditions the public trust and result in a thorough and comprehensive nationals accounted for 53,575 or 57 per cent of skilled work in immigration detention centers and called on the investigation. visas granted in 2016, with US nationals the next largest group government to close such facilities. Mueller, a no-nonsense man at 9,348. US President Donald Trump has called for increasing Known by some as "Bobby Three Sticks" because of his full Prime Minister Theresa May has promised a "mainstream detention as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration. name - Robert Mueller III, the former FBI director is famous government that would deliver for mainstream Britain". And Congress recently upped its funding for immigrant for his no-nonsense style and independence in high-profile Launching the Conservative manifesto in Halifax, Mrs. May detention, approving a spending bill that pays for an average of government investigations said a strong economy and delivering Brexit were top more than 39,000 detention beds per day. A decorated Vietnam War veteran, Mueller was named to priorities. the post by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. His She said: "We must take this opportunity to build a great PM Modi likely to address Indian... investigation will run in parallel to those being carried out by meritocracy in Britain. It means making Britain a country the FBI and the US Congress that works, not for the privileged few, but for everyone." The NASA Johnson Space Centre would also be an Mueller will have the authority to investigate not only links She said there were five priorities: a strong economy, facing attraction considering Modi's interest in space diplomacy. between Russia and the Trump campaign, but also "any up to the consequences of Brexit and a changing world, India-US space cooperation and plans to launch a joint satellite matters that may arise directly from the probe". Democrats tackling "enduring" social divisions, responding to the in 2021 are also areas where Modi would look to build relations and Republicans alike praised his appointment challenges of an ageing society and harnessing the power of with the US, the report added. The Texas visit is under 18 'undisclosed' contacts with Russians fast-changing technology. "serious consideration" and the PMO will reportedly take a call Michael Flynn and other advisers to Donald Trump's Manifesto measures include: by end of next week. campaign were in contact with Russian officials in at least 18 Earlier in April, when United States National Security calls and emails during the last seven months of the 2016 ● Balancing the budget by 2025 Advisor HR McMaster met Modi, it was finalized that India presidential race, US officials familiar with the exchanges told ● Increasing the national living wage to 60% of the median and US would hold bilateral talks in June, with the Prime Reuters earnings by 2020 Minister visiting US for the fifth time in three years. The Six undisclosed contacts were phone calls between Sergei ● Restating the commitment to bring net immigration proposed visit will be his first after President Donald Trump Kislyak, Russia's ambassador to the US, and Trump advisers, down to tens of thousands a year assumed office in January this year. including Flynn, Trump's first national security adviser, three ● Increasing NHS spending each year to £8bn a year extra current and former officials said by 2022 The disclosure could increase the pressure on Trump and ● Increasing the amount levied on firms employing Indian-American student wins... his aides to provide the FBI and Congress with a full account migrant workers of interactions with Russian officials during and after the ● A pledge that a referendum on Scottish independence identified the Kunlun Mountains as the 1,200 mile range that election cannot take place until the Brexit process is completed separates the Taklimakan Desert from the Tibetan Plateau. ● Scrapping winter fuel payments to better-off pensioners As a result, he gets $50,000 in scholarship and other prizes. International Court of Justice... - at the moment, all pensioners qualify for one-off Veda Bhattaram another Indian-American from New Jersey payments of between £100 and £300 each winter finished third at the finals held here last night, while Thomas it upheld its argument that Pakistan has violated the Vienna ● A reduction of the so-called "triple lock" on pensions to a Wright from Wisconsin was declared the runner up. Convention. For Pakistan, it comes as a setback since the court "double lock" with the state pension to rise by the higher This year, six of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans. did not accept its arguments that the 2008 bilateral agreement of average earnings or inflation - but to no longer go up Indian-Americans have won the National Geographic Bee between India and Pakistan on consular access takes by 2.5% if they are both lower than that competition for the last six consecutive. precedence over the Vienna Convention. ● An extra £4bn on schools in England by 2022 - partly Last year, Rishi Nair, a sixth grader from Florida, had won While India welcomed the decision and said it was a matter funded by an end to the current provision of free school the contest. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 MISCELLANY 21 Let's build AP together, Naidu invites NRIs

DALLAS, TEXAS (TIP): Dallas Telugu space and provide employment. Community hosted a grand reception to Nara Hosting this big event wouldn't have been Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of possible without dedication of 150+ volunteers Andhra Pradesh, on May 6th at Irving from Texas. These volunteers include but not Convention Center. This event was hosted by limited to Suresh Manduva(APNRT Southwest APNRT, APJanmabhoomi , NRI TDP and Regional Administrator), Krishna supported by many community organizations. Korada(APNRT Coordinator), Sateesh Shri Nara Chandra Babu Naidu garu on his Kommana(APNRT Coordinator), Ajay first trip to USA as the chief minister of the Govada(APNRT Coordinator), Samba new AP state, addressed a packed crowd in Dodda(APNRT Coordinator), Amar excess of 5,000 people from all around the Anne(APNRT Coordinator), Sugan country in Irving Convention Center, Dallas, Chagarlamudi(APNRT Coordinator), Madhavi TX on the evening of May 6th. Even after two Medi(APNRT Regional Administrator), days of tight schedule and hectic meetings Srikanth Polavarapu (AP Janmabhoomi with prospective investors and business Coordinator), Kishore Chalasani(NRI-TDP leaders of Bay area and Dallas, an Coordinator), Dinesh Tripuraneni(NRI-TDP indefatigable Mr. Naidu entered the Coordinator), Ratna Prasad Gummadi(NRI- convention hall amidst huge applause and TDP Coordinator), Sudhakar Pennam, chants of 'Jai Babu' from an expectant crowd. Ramakrishna Marneni, Raja Maganti, Vinod APNRT Global Adviser of IT, Mr. Satish Uppu, Janardhan Yenigapati, Sudhakar Manduva introduced Shri Nara Chandra Babu Kancharla, KC Chekuri, Srinivas Kommineni, Naidu Garu to the audience as a visionary CM, Sesharao Boddu, Subhash Neelakanti, Role Model, Inspirational Leader, chief Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister who was on a visit to the US to seek investment in his State was Subbarao Ponnuru, Rajesh Adusumilli, given a warm reception in Dallas. The CM is seen addressing the gathering architect of Navya Andhra Pradesh and Suresh Kaja, Chandrahas Maiduguri, welcomed him to stage. put in his hands about 40 thousand crores of of the cars to electrical vehicles, make smart Lakshmi Paleta, Rajesh Chilukuri, For the next 45 minutes Mr. Naidu spoke resources as a part of the land pooling scheme villages and smart cities, use technology to Ramakrishna Nimmagadda, Veena passionately at length on a range of topics, like for the state capital, shows how much faith eradicate poverty etc. 'I have a grand vision. I Yalamanchili, Paramesh Devineni, Suresh a teacher, a leader, an eternal student and at they had in him and he is extremely honored am working hard, every day and every hour for Pathipati, Srikanth Puvvadi, Chaitanya times as a person with folded hands requesting and indebted for their gratitude, an emotional realizing it. I am learning new things every Kancharla and many other active volunteers. the support and help from the NRIs to rebuild CBN said. minute. I need your blessings. I need your help Thanks to media partners TV5, TV9, Funasia, their home state. He reminded the audience The unique demographic dividend with a and together we will make our state great Eknazar & Desiplaza Manohar Nimmagadda. about his earlier role in the overall double digit growth opportunity should make again' concluded Mr. Naidu to a standing Classical and fusion dance performances are development of the erstwhile AP state, how his India in general and AP in particular an ovation from the crowd. choreographed by Dr. Sudha Kalvagunta, vision and successful execution of the same automatic choice for investors and businesses Dr. Ravikumar Vemuru, APNRT CEO Hema Chavali, Rupa Bandam Yogitha has put the state in the global technology alike, felt CBN and said that his goal is to put explained how APNRT is helping Non- Manduva & Swapna Gudimella. Thanks to services map, how his educational policies AP as one of the top three states of the Resident Telugu people by extending needed those 70 kids participated in these dance paved way for a generation of young people country by 2022 and number one by the year services. Jayaram Komati explained how AP performances. from different rungs of the society to be 2029. He laid out his plan to build Amaravati janmabhoomi is helping digital schools. Also Advisory Committee for the event consists successful like them. He said that he is as a world class city and a knowledge hub 'Indian idol' finalist PVNS Rohit and playback of representatives from various local and extremely proud of all the progress and from the current greenfield location and singer Anjana Sowmya, enthralled the national organizations - Prasad Thotakura, Dr. tremendous achievements of the Telugu reminded the audience about the audience with songs of yester years. Raghavendra Prasad, Dr. Navneetha Krishna community and reminded them that it's time transformation of a brownfield location into Teluguthalli statue & Kondapalli Dolls Gorrepati, Dr. Ramanareddy Guduru, Ram to repay back and help him in the development Cyberabad earlier under his stewardship. He exhibit impressed many attendees. Yalamanchili, Krishnareddy Uppalapati, Dr. of the new state. extolled the intelligence and hardworking Dr. Ravikumar Vemuru said 'This is great Srinivas Potluri, Dr. Chandra Pemmasani, He explained the difficult circumstances in nature of the Telugu NRIs and goaded them to opportunity to meet our Hon. CM Murali Vennam, Sudhakar Pennam, Neel the state and the challenges it faced after take a leaf out of the Jewish diaspora's Chandrababu Naidu and be part of building Gonuguntla, Sandhyareddy Gavva, Mahender bifurcation and the tremendous progress and progress book to become successful Amaravathi, proud capital of Andhra Ganaparam, Dr. Raju Kosuri, Srinivas Koneru, development in the state under the TDP entrepreneurs, take part in the local Pradesh. We are encouraging all NRIs to adopt Upender Telugu, Arvind Reddy Muppidi, government in the last three years. Fiber grid governing bodies and give back to their villages and develop Navyandhra Pradesh. We Satish Reddy, Dr. Srinivas Reddy Alla, Vikram connectivity of the state by an innovative motherland. He was elated with the recent have government matching grants for any Jangam, Ramanareddy Kristapati, RK Panditi reuse of the existing power lines, interlinking advancement of women in various fields and projects in villages. These projects include , Bhaskar Rayavaram & Sridhar Kodela. of the Godavari and Krishna rivers, pensions, encouraged them to become successful building schools, LED lights, water plants etc. APNRT is a government of Andhra Pradesh insurances, scholarship schemes for needy,un- entrepreneurs too. APNRT is also providing many services to Initiative to unite Telugu NRI's and provide interrupted power supply at a reasonable price Mr. Naidu laid out his vision for the state by NRTs, please visit and register as member at them right platform to seek help and offer help etc. were some of the things mentioned. providing world class infrastructure that can http://www.apnrt.com' to sunrise state. APNRT provides many Maintaining an optimum balance between the transform it into a knowledge, research and Earlier in the evening, Hon. CM met with 2 services to NRTs including Tirupati Temple L2 welfare schemes needed for the poor and the manufacturing hub, provide power at an big firms DELL, Bell Helicopter passes, OCI/PAN/Adhar support, lost long term infrastructure growth and wealth affordable price by using renewable solar representatives to start their operations in documents, investment advices, ICICI/YES creation are his main goals, opined Mr. Naidu. energy and reduce transmission losses using Andhra Pradesh. And got commitment from 28 Bank preferred money transfer rates, Parental The fact that the farmers did not hesitate to innovative power storage grids, convert most ITServe member companies to lease office health insurance and many more. Hindus urge all Utah schools to offer yoga like some Salt Lake City schools

SALT LAKE CITY (TIP): Hindus have Elementary School. Third graders at learning opportunity in this competitive Yoga Sutra, yoga was a methodical effort to commended Salt Lake City School District Lincoln Elementary School have been world. attain perfection, through the control of the (SLCSD) in Utah for offering yoga in its practicing yoga, and according to a write-up Rajan Zed also urged Utah Governor Gary different elements of human nature, various schools, calling it a step in the on SLCSD website: "At the end of each R. Herbert, Utah State Board of Education physical and psychical. positive direction. session, when the entire room shares a long Chair Mark Huntsman and Utah According to US National Institutes of Course Catalog (2017-2018) of its East "Om," it is amazing to feel the unity, calm, Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Health, yoga may help one to feel more High School (EHS) offers Yoga I (9-12), and peace pervade the space." Grades 11-12 Sydnee Dickson; to work towards formally relaxed, be more flexible, improve posture, whose description includes: "In this course Course Catalog (2017-2018) of neighboring introducing yoga as a part of curriculum in breathe deeply, and get rid of stress. students will unite the mind and body with Park City High School includes Yoga, whose all the public schools of the state, thus According to a "2016 Yoga in America the spirit, creating a more whole person" description includes "mind-body incorporating highly beneficial yoga in the Study", about 37 million Americans (which and it includes "meditation". Its list of yoga connectivity" and meditation exercises. lives of Utah's students. included many celebrities) now practice benefits includes "self-realization" and Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a Yoga, referred as "a living fossil", was a yoga; and yoga is strongly correlated with "inner peace". It also offers Yoga II (10-12), statement from Nevada applauded SLCSD mental and physical discipline, for having a positive self-image. Yoga was the whose description includes enhancing for coming forward and providing an everybody to share and benefit from, whose repository of something basic in the human "mind/body connection". opportunity to students to avail the traces went back to around 2,000 BCE to soul and psyche, Zed added. Yoga was also offered in EHS, West High multiple benefits yoga offered. Indus Valley civilization, Zed pointed out. Tagline of SLCSD, said to be the oldest School and Highland High School of SLCSD Zed, who is President of Universal Rajan Zed further said that yoga, public school district in Utah with one of its as a course in 2016-2017. Yoga was Society of Hinduism, exhorted all public, although introduced and nourished by high school founded in 1890, is "Your Best reportedly one of the electives in Nibley private, and independent schools of Hinduism, was a world heritage and Choice". Heather Bennett and Dr. Lexi Park School (K-8) and in 2015 - 2016, several Utah to adopt yoga as part of their liberation powerhouse to be utilized by all. Cunningham are its Board President and teachers used "Yoga Me Do" in Newman curriculum so that students did not miss a According to Patanjali who codified it in Superintendent respectively THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 SPORTS FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 MUMBAI INDIANS HAVE HISTORY, KKR MOMENTUM

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)?will hold a bit of an advantage going into the Indian Premier League (IPL) qualifier 2 match against Mumbai Indians

Coulter-Nile were extremely impressive on BENGALURU (TIP): Kolkata Knight Wednesday and are expected to deliver yet Riders (KKR) came back to winning ways in another brilliant performance in the style on May 17 (Wednesday) as they beat knockout tie. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by seven On the other hand, Mumbai Indians will in a rain-curtailed Indian Premier League have to approach the game in an extremely eliminator match. But now they face a stern cautious manner. They can’t take KKR lightly test as they lock horns with Mumbai Indians despite their terrific record against them. (MI)?in Qualifier 2 for a berth in the final. They might be tempted to make changes Mumbai Indians come into the clash, following the loss to Rising Pune Supergiant having lost Qualifier 1 to Rising Pune but it may not be a good idea. Supergiant (RPS) but will take heart from the Another area where fact that they have a 15-5 record against their have been shoddy of late is their inability to opposition in IPL history.Even in this season, finish off games. Even while chasing a paltry they had won both the group stage matches total of 48 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they against Kolkata Knight Riders; the last with a were three wickets down for just 12 runs at second string side at the Eden Gardens. one stage. With the likes of Hardik Pandya, Kolkata Knight Riders, however, will hold a Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga in the bit of an advantage as they go into the crunch side — all quality death over specialists — game on Friday as their tie against Sunrisers Mumbai Indians can cash in heavily if the Hyderabad has boosted their morale and KKR middle or lower order fails to score quick given them an indication of how the M runs. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch will behave. Mumbai Indians (MI)captain Rohit Sharma and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir It should be a riveting encounter between While the loss against Rising Pune when the two sides met earlier in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Mumbai had won the two sides, both of whom two-time Supergiant was a one-off poor performance by both their league stage matches against KKR this year.(BCCI) champions. Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders can Although Mumbai Indians won both their actually use the situation to their benefit if threw away their wickets while chasing a clash. They have a solid bowling unit that has games against the Knights this season, the they stick to a certain plan and play keeping modest total against Mumbai Indians in their been delivering for quite some time now but results could have easily gone the other way. the conditions in mind. last group game. against Mumbai Indians, the batsmen need to In the first match, it was the individual However, Kolkata Knight Riders need to They seemed to have hardly learnt bring on their best and put up a decent total brilliance of that made the bring some stability in their . anything as they repeated the act against for the bowlers to defend. difference and in the second, KKR threw their They let go of a top-two spot when they Sunrisers Hyderabad during their eliminator Umesh Yadav, Trent Boult and Nathan wickets away. Source: HT KARTHIK IN FOR INJURED India maintain top position PANDEY IN CT SQUAD in ICC Test rankings DUBAI (TIP): India retained its top NEW DELHI (TIP): Senior Tamil Nadu position in ICC Test rankings with 123 wicketkeeper-batsman on May 18 points—a clear six point lead over second earned a recall to the Indian team for the placed South Africa. upcoming Champions Trophy after Manish The Proteas (117 points) have reduced Pandey was ruled out due to a side strain. the gap with India to six points while nine Karthik was one of the five stand-byes for the points now separate third-ranked Champions Trophy and has been rewarded for his Australia from seventh-ranked Sri Lanka stupendous form in domestic cricket last season. as per latest ICC release. Karthik, who will soon be celebrating his 32nd The 9th ranked Bangladesh trailing birthday, scored 607 runs during Tamil Nadu’s eighth-ranked West Indies by six points. victorious campaign, India has gained one ranking point including a century in the final. His average was while South Africa has leaped from 109 to 86-plus and scored his runs at a strike rate of over 117 points. This jump means the pre-update 100. gap of 13 points has now been trimmed to He also scored 704 runs in the Ranji Trophy and just six points. another 361 runs in IPL-10, capping off a While India and South Africa have made consistent domestic season. He last played for upward movements, Australia, England India against Afghanistan in the 2014 Asia Cup in and Pakistan have headed in the opposite With 123 points— India has a clear six Bangladesh. direction. point lead over second placed South Africa. Having played 23 Tests and 71 ODIs for India, Australia has retained its third place but Karthik pipped another glovesman, Rishabh Pant, has plummeted from 108 points to 100 Africa’s 2-1 loss to Australia and who was also among the reserves. points, England has stayed in fourth Australia’s 5-0 series win over England in Incidentally, Karthik was a part of the Indian position but has slipped to 99 points after 2013-14 have both been dropped for team which won the Champions Trophy in 2013. conceding two points, whereas Pakistan calculation purposes. Pandey had suffered a side strain during one of has dropped behind New Zealand in sixth Sri Lanka is seventh on 91 points (up by Kolkata Knight Riders’ training sessions and was place after conceding four points to sit on one), West Indies eighth on 75 points (up by replaced by Ishank Jaggi for their Eliminator 93 points. five), Bangladesh ninth on 69 points (up by against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. The swings for Faf du Plessis’s and Steve three) and Zimbabwe 10th with zero points Source: PTI Smith’s sides have come after South (down by five). Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 ASTROLOGY 23

BEJAN DARUWALLA Email- [email protected] | Phone : +91-9825470377 Predictions for the month of MAY, 2017 Today there is computerized voice type analysis. My observation is you, Scorpio, Taurus and Libra are blessed with the baritone which persuades people to do your bidding. This is certainly yoga time or yoke time or partnerships of all possible sorts. I suggest yoga and partnership with God will be exceptionally fruitful. Enjoy it. Life is sweet but short. Aries Leo Sagittarius

Ganesha says a marvelous of inspired activities and Another grand week, full of joys and achievements, You've put your house in order, both literally and results follows last week's similar one. The activities Ganesha gives you much. Achievements, figuratively,over the past weeks. This week will therefore be themselves will be many and varied - there's nothing left Accomplishments, wish-fulfilment, but at a price. really and truly time to relax and be happy. Have a load of out I could say. Home, family, parents and pets, There's always a price, remember - there are no free fun, wine and dine your friends, be a happy host, enjoy life dependents, work, performance, office, colleagues, social lunches in life as they say. But you are both willing and and above all live well, love well. More than assets, success, life, the arts and creative pursuits. You need to have the able to say this price - effort, sincere commitment, and of money you will realize that to make these meaningful, you time and energy for it all, of course, but you're genuinely course hard work. You will concentrate on increasing need love, the warmth of companionship, and you will be inspired and can definitely handle it all. You do your best your influence and status as well as your bank balance, going all out to get it. It's what you feel will be your greatest in this busy, very active phase. The main thrust and focus realizing that both matter equally to you. Money issue achievement to date. This is the outcome of your changed of all your activities will definitely be finances. will be handled with both flair and wisdom, especially attitude, in which you have the firm conviction and strong your resources, income so that you can maximize them. belief that marriage, romance, the joys of wedded bliss are Taurus Expenses have to be addressed, and dealt with. much more your scene. Your schedule will be even more frantically busy.You've taken on a lot and are determined to do justice to do it all. Virgo Capricorn This will be the way things are for most of the month From the last week where you zeroed in on finances Your self-belief and confidence have increased and you ahead that is certain. If you were busy last week, now it's and achievements, you shift your focus to your good now feel a surge of power and greatness with regard to something in a different league altogether. Work, family, interactions and bonding with people you care for. passion, sex, finance, religion. Religion may take the form of socializing, partying, hectic lobbying, networking - you Games, parties, ceremonies and functions, lots of ceremonies and praying for the living and the dead. They name it. Rest and relaxation will therefore be vital and publicity and lots of business activities. Your mood will will be of help since there is a slight risk of ill health, or of imperative on a regular basis to prevent a burnout. be very focused on - loving, giving and sharing. It is truly accidents befalling you. This is something you have Prayers, meditation, tantra and mantra, religion and this cementing of ties is probably what you enjoy the definitely to watch out for, guard against. Adequate rituals will give solace, strength and inspiration. Love, most, even at your party and socialize. Alongside, the precautions - of all kinds, not just physical or health wise, romance, money matters, sheer unadulterated hard and mental stresses will continue in your money angle, and will need to be put in place. Even in your emotions and your slogging are what you're busy with. you'll still have to give income and assets a lot of relationships, adds Ganesha. attention. Ganesha says - brokerage, commission Gemini agencies, ties and collaboration will all prove fulfilling. Aquarius Journeys and relationships and acquisitions all You're both busy and active once again on the conspire to come together, and yet you are both enthused Libra professional and social scenes, both. What this week will and happy as you cope. Not just cope, you will handle You're able to really relax, let go of your worries. definitely bring in will be the 3 Fs of family, finance and them rather brilliantly, despite your hectic schedule of Peace and harmony, striving for balance and Excellence, food, and much more. A wide spectrum of business and activities. They will center around all/some of: travel, and above all, realizing the value and place of domestic professional transactions, deals and negotiations will have loans, sex, passion, funds, buying/selling/shopping, commitments, will make you both happy and contented. to be handled as well, along with the angles of money of (these three most certainly) and reaching out to people Your personal, intimate life of love, and bonding, as well high finances even should. As I explain, the threes Fs will be Both professional networking and personal bonding will as family attachments and caring will be of paramount linked to form part of the whole, and on a large scale. You be equally important, equally valid in your mind. importance, You will try to seek and find these in love, will be entertaining, attending or giving parties, being a romance, marriage, or in a relationship that brings the good host/hostess, even dealing with dietetics and nutrition. Cancer same kind of ties. Your own responses are strong too. You will start implementing your new plan/scheme for Pisces living right from this week. Journeys, travels and/or Scorpio You will need to pull out all the stops and not just work mental growth take precedence in your schedule. You will Your ties and bounds have been reinforced, and there hard but think and plan equally intensively. You will now embark on both with zest and great sincerity - a) as a true has been quite a shift in your thinking and focus. All find yourself entering extremely busy, involved, perhaps learning experience, and also b) as a means of contacts, these lead you to enjoy rather than resent your daily occasionally even confused phase, with much to do/cope relationships/ties. You have realized both the value and round of activities - domestic chores and with/handle. Some Compromises, too, will have to be relevance of genuine bonding and are keen to have the commitments/duties at home and at work, family and worked out. You'll have to do within your involvements with best of it all. Your own siblings, relatives and people really filial responsibilities will all be handled with sensitivity domestic pursuits and family matters, your children, and close to you will come to mean much more, and react well and grace to your own gain. The main thrust of their affairs, and finally your own creativity,most especially. to you. You will also be drawn greatly to the much more activities will definitely deal with house, home, land, You'll have to work at reconciling this last with all the huge elevated plane, to intellectual activities, education and property, building or matters connected with all of the demands on yourself that you will now perceive. To be fair higher studies, even research. above. you do try to do your best.

Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological consultations. He can be reached at [email protected] and on phone 011-91-9825470377 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017