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enior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and MCD in-charge SDurgesh Pathak on Saturday said that the BJP-ruled Municipal Corporations should immediately release pension of 24,000 pensioners as the condition of the families of pen- sioners are very bad. Pathak said that the pensioners also moved the court to demand pension and on 21st September and the Delhi High Court ordered the immediate release of pension to North Corporation. "Despite the high court order the municipal Corporation did not release the pensions. The BJP ran MCD for 14 years and now they should give it to the AAP for one year, in one year you will see a changed MCD," he said. Pathak said, "In Delhi, the BJP is ruling the MCD for the last 14 years and in these years the BJP has completely ruined the MCD. "Today MCD is considered as the most corrupt department. In the last few months, we have witnessed how the BJP ruled MCD has not paid the salary of the Covid Warriors for which the doctors had to take the streets." "Now the BJP ruled MCD is also not paying pension of their retired employees. We all know that retired people are completely dependent on this pension but the BJP ruled MCD is not giving pension to nearly 24,000 people for the last 5- 6 months." "The pensioners are in massive trouble. Some of them are taking loans from the neighbours and some of them are break- ing their savings to survive. We all know that the old people have a necessity of medical arrangements and due to this unfortunate behaviour of the BJP ruled MCD they are unable to get medical attention," he said. Pathak said, "The BJP leaders have become so insensi- tive that they are only busy in diverting the attention from the real issues of the MCD and they are only concerned about blaming the AAP government."      !+ ,- ././  )

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   police officers attending the before a special court here. Bush Foods Overseas Pvt. Ltd. tials of the company were not Companies. crore.“Investigation conducted meeting read out Rashtriya The court granted seven days on the basis of non-existent genuine and facilitating the The searches were launched so far under PMLA resulted into Kolkata: A student of IIM  H :. Ekta Diwas Pledge. remand for his custodial inter- stocks/inventory. transactions, Sai against these firms on Thursday identification of assets totalling Calcutta was Found dead The CP during the meeting rogation. Earlier, searches were “Investigation under Chandrasekhar was paid illegal and continued ill Friday. This to Rs 204.27 crore. These assets inside her hostel room on From Page 1 reiterated that Covid prosecu- conducted at the residential PMLA revealed that Virkaran gratification by Virkaran resulted in seizure of huge cash being the part of proceeds of Saturday, police said. “The Directive Principles tions should be carried out at and office premises of Sai Awasty along with other direc- Awasty to the tune of Rs 20.79 in Indian currency worth Rs 5.99 crime have been provisionally The body of 28-year-old of State Policy enshrined in the designated market & crowded Chandrasekhar on October 23 tors created bogus stocks by crore, it further said. crore and foreign currency along attached under PMLA,” the Payel Khandelwal was found Constitution enjoin upon the places while observing due this year. inflating the inventory and fab- Investigation also revealed with various incriminating doc- agency said. hanging from the ceiling of her State to frame various welfare precautions under supervision The ED had initiated inves- ricating financial statements of that Sai Chandrasekhar uments, the ED said in a state- Investigation also revealed room on the third floor of the measures for the citizens and of Inspector rank officers in tigation under Prevention of the company. Bulk transac- acquired property located at ment here on Saturday. that Vipul & Manish Associates hostel building on the institute's therefore there can be no objec- respective police stations. Money Laundering Act tions of sales and purchases Indiranagar, Bangalore worth TH ED initiated investi- and True Value Management Joka campus, they said. tion to the promise of such wel- He emphasized to evolve a (PMLA) against Virkaran were generated in order that Rs 5.8 crore for which amount gation under the Prevention of Consultant Pvt. Ltd. floated The door was bolted from fare in election manifesto,” one mechanism to assess the effec- Awasty, Vinod Sirohi, KPMG Bush Foods could record was transferred by Virkaran Money Laundering Act (PMLA) numerous dummy companies inside and had to be broken of the provisions quoted by the tiveness of police working at India Pvt. Ltd. and others based increased turnover, profit mar- Awasty from his concern V&R on the basis of six FIRs registered and made their relative and open, a police officer said. EC said. police station level on day-to- on FIR registered by Economic gins and additional stock by Overseas. Sai Chandrasekhar by the CBI, Anti-Corruption associate persons directors of Though no suicide note was Trust of voters should be day basis. "It should be simple Offence Wing, Delhi Police generating approximately equal also received ‘Proceeds of crime’ Branch, Gandhinagar and an these companies to do circular found, all angles, including the sought only on those promis- and comprehensive with com- under various Indian Penal value of sales and purchases in to the tune of Rs 1 crore in the FIR by CBI, Bank Security and trading with purpose to inflate possibility of the student killing es which are possible to be ful- mon and specific tasks in view Code sections criminal con- a year. Artificial profit and account of his father and moth- Fraud Cell (BS&FC), Mumbai books of accounts of Ardor herself, are being explored, he filled, the other provision cited of topographic and crime pat- spiracy, cheating and criminal artificial stock in the book er from Virkaran Awasty which under sections Indian Penal Group Companies. said. PTI by the EC said. “It is stated that terns of the police station, with breach of trust following a value of inventory was record- was spent for medical treatment the election manifestoes are involvement of SHOs and complaint from Hassad ed in the books by showing of his father. Sai Chandrasekhar issued by political parties, can- SDPOs," said the CP. Netherlands BV. The EOW had these bulk sales as domestic further received Rs. 13.79 crores < G 
  GG     didates in respect of a particu- "The Standard Operating consequently filed charge sheet sales,” the agency said.Accused from Virkaran Awasty in his 5   lar election,” the EC response Procedures regarding missing in the case. Sai Chandrasekhar was an company Harin Ventures said. children should be followed in Hassad Netherlands BV, a employee of Hassad Foods Limited, Dubai. Assets identi- I@      Gokhale wrote on Twitter letter & spirit and training/sen- subsidiary of Hassad Food Company and was part of team fied so far of the accused Sai   on Friday, “ECI shockingly sitization for IOs be regularly Company, was allegedly which evaluated the transac- Chandrashekhar located in Jaipur: A delegation of Gujjar leaders on Saturday held ignored the fact that the Union organized. Timely disposal of induced by Virkaran Awasty tions. Sai Chandrasekhar “col- Bangalore and Mumbai and  -   talks with the Rajasthan government following which Government announced it for cyber crime related complaints and Ritika Awasty, Directors of luded and conspired with movable assets in the form of a consensus was reached on 14 points of the reserva- a specific State and said action under effective supervision of Bush Foods Overseas Pvt. Ltd. Virkaran Awasty to cheat balances in bank accounts tion demand made by the community. is taken when election atmos- District Cyber Cells," said the to part with funds amounting Hassad Netherlands.” He had a worth Rs 7 crore have already  (:+ :=>% Gujjar leader Colonel Kirori Singh Bainsla, how- phere is vitiated.” CP. to USD 120 million (approxi- “pivotal” role and responsibil- been attached under PM ever, was not present in the meeting. Earlier this month, Union any of the mini or minor strokes The development comes amid an agitation call given Finance Minister Nirmala Mcan lead to a major stroke in the by the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti over the Sitharaman had released the    222 put out was that I just fell into charming performance as a brought up those remarks in a first month itself, neurologists have quota demand from November 1. BJP manifesto for the Bihar this tuxedo and started mixing reclusive writer who mentors a 1987 interview, he said his warned and cautioned that it should Health Minister Raghu Sharma told a press con- Assembly polls which From Page 1 vodka martinis,” he once com- teenage prodigy in 2000’s opinion hadn’t changed because serve as a wake-up call. ference that a seven-hour meeting of the cabinet sub- promised free COVID-19 vac- For decades, with actors plained. “Finding Forrester.” “sometimes women just won’t Nearly 30 percent of committee and the Gujjar leaders' delegation was held cine once it is cleared by the from Connery to Craig in the When he walked away at He won his Oscar for sup- leave things alone.” stroke victims usually have previously at the secretariat here. He also read out the 14 points ICMR. Opposition parties had leading role, filmgoers have age 41, Hollywood insiders porting actor in 1987 for his Connery was widely criti- experienced mini-stroke which is of agreement on reservation. slammed the BJP for promising loved the outrageous stunts, predicted Connery would soon portrayal of a tough Chicago cized, but still received numer- medically known as transient Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Ashok Chandna free COVID-19 vaccines in its vicious villains and likable, be washed up. Who would hire cop who joins Elliot Ness’ ous honors, including being ischemic attacks (TIA).“Since the said the points of agreement will be met with imme- Bihar poll manifesto and roguish hero who enjoyed a life a balding, middle-aged actor crime-fighters in “The chosen as commander (the symptoms of mini-stroke go away diate effect. Gujjar leader Himmat Singh said the talks demanded action by the of carousing, fast cars, gadgety with a funny accent? Untouchables.” same rank as Bond) of France’s completely - sometimes very quick- were positive and the agreement would satisfy the com- Election Commission, while weapons, elegant clothes and Connery fooled them all, By then he was at peace Order of Arts and Literature ly – mostly patients and relatives munity, adding that there was no need for an agitation alleging that the ruling party vodka martinis (always shaken, playing a wide range of char- with James Bond, and when he and a Kennedy Center honoree heave the sigh of relief thinking that now. "The talks with the government were positive. The was using the pandemic for not stirred). acters and proving equally arrived onstage at the Oscars in 1999. The following year everything is safe. But, it should be government should take action on these points as per political gains. The RJD, the Connery continued as adept at comedy, adventure or ceremony he declared, “The Queen Elizabeth II proclaimed seen as an important warning sign as agreement so that the Gujjars do not have to take the Congress, Shiv Sena, Bond in “From Russia With drama. And age only height- name’s Connery. Sean him a British knight, for ser- a mini-stroke or TIA could be a path of further agitation. If the community is satisfied, Samajwadi Party and the Love,” “Goldfinger,” ened the appeal of his dark stare Connery.” vices to film drama. strong indication that a more severe there will be no further agitation," he said. National Conference all raised “Thunderball,” “You Only Live and rugged brogue; he set a He kept his promise not to In 2005 he was chosen for stroke is on the way,” said Dr Rajinder On Bainsla's absence in the meeting, Singh said if questions on the BJP’s poll Twice” and “Diamonds Are celebrity record of sorts when play Bond again until 1983, a lifetime achievement award by K Dhamija, head of the neurology the community is satisfied with the agreement made promise of free vaccine for Forever,” often performing his at age 59 he was named People when he was lured back by an the American Film Institute. department at the Lady Hardinge on 14 points with the government, he (Col Bainsla) will Bihar, alleging that it is politi- own stunts. magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” offbeat script about a middle- Thomas Sean Connery was Hospital in New Delhi. also be satisfied. PTI cising the matter. “Diamonds Are Forever” He won the affection of aged 007. Based on the only born Aug. 25, 1930, in came out in 1971 and by then fans of the “Indiana Jones” Fleming story that hadn’t been Edinburgh, Scotland, the first of Connery had grown weary of franchise when he played Indy’s nailed down by the film empire two sons of a long-distance   222 The EC had not given me any 
    ??? playing 007 and feared he was- father opposite Harrison Ford Broccoli and Saltzman created, truck driver and a domestic notice, nor had it asked me n’t being taken seriously despite in the third picture, 1989’s Connery took the role and worker. From Page 1 about . Why they are doing this From Page 1 protect its honour and sover- his dramatic performances in “Indiana Jones and the Last helped produce the film. The He left school at age 13 dur- “ECI cannot arbitrarily in the last two days of cam- Against the backdrop of eignty,” he said. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Marnie” Crusade.” He turned in a result was “Never Say Never ing World War II to help sup- revoke the name of Petitioner paigning only they know.” But terror attacks in France and On the occasion, Modi and Sidney Lumet’s “The Hill.” poignant portrayal of an aging Again,” a title suggested by his port his family. from the list of ‘star campaign- the Congress leader defended his criticism being faced by its remembered all those police “I’d been an actor since I Robin Hood opposite Audrey wife, Micheline Roquebrune. “I was a milkman, laborer, ers’ when the entire statutory use of the word “item”. President Emmanuel Macron personnel, who sacrificed their was 25, but the image the press Hepburn in “Robin and Even as the 007 films made steel bender, cement mixer— framework of Section 77(1) of “I was in Lok Sabha for so over a cartoon row, Modi said lives while serving the society Marian” in 1976 and, 15 years him a millionaire, Connery virtually anything,” he once Representation of People Act, many years. There it is men- it was a matter of concern for during the coronavirus out- later, was King Richard to Kevin tried often to separate his own said. 1951 does not grant such pow- tioned in the agenda sheet, item the entire world how some break. “When other countries Costner’s Robin Hood in personality from that of Bond. Weary of day labor, he ers to the ECI,” says the plea. number 1, item number 2... people have come out in sup- are still struggling, 130 crore “Robin Hood: Prince of “I’m obviously not Bond,” joined the British navy and was The poll panel on Friday That was on my mind. I did not port of terrorism. citizens of India came togeth- Thieves.” he once said. “And Bond is medically discharged after three took note of alleged breach of say it to disrespect anyone,” he “In the present situation, all er to give a united fight against He was the lovable English obviously not a human being. years. The ailment: stomach “ethical and dignified behaviour” said. “Yet, I had said that if some- the nations, all the govern- the pandemic. As a result, con man who joined Michael Fleming invented him after the ulcers. and revoked the “star cam- one feels insulted, then I express ments and people of all the India is coming out of the coro- Caine in swindling people in a war, when people were hungry Back in Edinburgh, he lift- paigner” status of the Congress regret,” the former chief minis- faiths must get united against navirus outbreak and marching distant land in “The Man Who for luxury, gourmet touches, ed weights to build his body leader. While the political party ter added. Nath also claimed that terrorism. Peace, brotherhood ahead,” he said. Would Be King” and the bold exotic settings. Those were the and compete in the Mr. pays for the expenditure of a star Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and respect for each other is the He said Jammu and Russian submarine commander things the English loved to Universe contest. He came in campaigner, the candidate pays did not express disapproval identity of humanity. Terrorism Kashmir’s “unification” with in “The Hunt for Red October.” read about following the pri- third, and briefly considered for the expenditure of other about him in particular after the and violence is not good for India completed one year as his Connery delivered a vations of the war.” becoming a professional soccer campaigners. episode, but only said disre- anyone,” he said. government scrapped Article The “real” Sean Connery player, but chose acting because Reacting on the EC’s order, spectful language should not be India understands the pain 370 a year ago. Modi said that had a troubled first marriage he reasoned his career would Nath said, “Which post or posi- used against women. of terror victims very well, as Sardar Patel would have and a history of comments last longer. tion this star campaigner has? terrorism has taken lives of resolved the Kashmir issue had justifying domestic violence. thousands of Indian soldiers he been allowed to do so. In 1962, he married Diane and citizens over the years, the “I am fortunate for getting Cilento, an actress best known PM added. the opportunity to complete the for her role as Molly in “Tom      222 Stressing that the world unfinished task of Sardar Jones.” They had a son, Jason, needs to get united against ter- Vallabhbhai Patel. Now, who also became an actor, but From Page 1 Tharoor wrote to her seeking Minister Capt Amarinder rorism, Modi also called for Kashmir has embarked on its the union proved tempestuous The party is also expecting organisational elections and a Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister fighting all those forces that journey of development,” he and ended in 1974. to form an alliance Government new leader. Ashok Gehlot, Chhattisgarh support it. On the issue of said, adding that efforts were Its impact lasted long after. in Bihar, and if that happened After this crisis, the CWC Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel, securing borders, Modi said the also being made for bringing Cilento would allege that he had the credit of it could be given was also revamped, with mul- several state Congress chiefs country’s soldiers now have the peace and prosperity in the physically abused her and to the Gandhi scion, added the tiple new entrants as permanent and all Lok Sabha MPs belong- capability to give a befitting north-east region. He said Patel Connery defended his behavior source. invitees. These include Digvijay ing to the party had urged reply to the enemies. started the “yagya” (mission) of in interviews. In 1965, he told At a Congress Working Singh, Meira Kumar, Salman Rahul to take over the reins if “Aaj Bharat ki bhoomi par reclaiming India’s cultural her- Playboy magazine that he did Committee meeting in August, Khurshid, Pramod Tiwari, Sonia wants to step down. nazar gadane walo to muh tod itage by ordering reconstruc- not find “anything particularly Congress interim president Pawan Kumar Bansal and Kuljit Rahul Gandhi had expressed jawab mil raha hai (Today tion ofSomnath temple. wrong about hitting a woman Sonia Gandhi had said a new Nagraa and senior most leader his displeasure over the letter. those eyeing to grab our land “The country saw the — although I don’t recom- president would be elected in Ghulam Nabi Azad was The reshuffle also effected are getting a befitting reply),” extension of that yagya in mend doing it in the same way six months. dropped from the team. several changes in roles, with Modi said without naming Ayodhya. The country wit- that you’d hit a man. An open- The move came after 23 The letter had questioned the Congress constituting two China. “India is building hun- nessed the Supreme Court rul- handed slap is justified — if all senior party veterans including Rahul Gandhi’s style of func- new bodies, including one to dreds of kilometers of roads, ing on Ram temple, and peo- other alternatives fail and there Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand tioning following which other assist Sonia Gandhi in her role bridges and tunnels near our ple are now witnessing the has been plenty of warning.” Sharma, Kapil Sibal and Shashi leaders such as Punjab Chief as interim chief. borders. The country is com- construction of a grand Ram When Barbara Walters mitted and well-prepared to Mandir,” he said.   *      !+ ,- ././     3"  R Q .    R

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  ! *     opportunities to shape their Ashok Leyland, ICICI founda- per their aspirations”. International airports, 65% of state. pitals in the state, the number rate in the state stood at 2.62          @AJ  career dreams and contribute tion, Bombay Stock Exchange, He said, “Kashmir offers the population in the age group The Covid-19 deaths in of people discharged from var- per cent. The number of “active   G     ! "  in the accelerated growth of the Universities, IIMs/IITs and abundant raw material for Agro between 15-59 years; over 7 lakh Maharashtra went down below ious hospitals after full recov- cases” in the state dropped        G   economy. Policy Analysts from across the & Food Processing, strategic MSME units, over 10.25% of the 100 mark for the third time ery since the second week of from 1,25,418 to 1,23,585.     ,   ! According to the rough country. location which is truly blessed India's total Hydel Power pro- in less than a week and that too March this year went up to Pune district, which con- estimates at least 65 percent Addressing the gathering of by nature in its abundance, duction; Major handloom and after a gap of more than five 15,10,353. The recovery rate in tinued to be the worst-affected population is below the age Policy Analysts and Corporate home to handloom and hand- handicraft industry with total months. Earlier on October 26, the state rose from 89.85 per city-district in Maharashtra, 5677 group of 35 in Jammu and heads of different organisations icraft, responsive governance, exports of over 5000 crore over the daily Covid-19 toll had cent to 89.99 per cent. saw the total number of cases Kashmir and over 5 lakh during the inaugural session of minimum government, timely the last 5 years. dropped to 84 and two days Of the 74 deaths reported increase from to 3,33,106 to (( unemployed youth are strug- the event, the Lt Governor policy reforms & rapid single We have so much to offer later on October 28, 91 deaths on Saturday, Mumbai account- 3,33,962 while the total num- gling to earn their livelihood Manoj Sinha said that the idea window clearances and indus- and there is a lot that I expect were reported in the state. ed for a maximum of 32 deaths, ber of deaths in Pune increased for want of better career oppor- behind this Youth Engagement trial infrastructure”. this group to contribute for The daily tally of below- while there were seven deaths from 6,671 to 6678. !  tunities. In comparison to the and Outreach workshop is to It also has Strategic advan- accelerated economic growth, 100 deaths on three occasions in Pune, 6 in Thane, 4 in Thane district remained Agartala: A 90-year-old woman national average unemploy- create institutional mechanisms tages which includes-an area the Lt Governor maintained. To in less than a week should be Nagpur, 3 each in Solapur, in the third spot --after Pune has been allegedly gang-raped ment rate of 13.8%, J&K has a to empower and groom our Spread over 2 lakh square kilo- fix the lag, we have before us seen in the context of the fact Sangli and Nanded, 2 each in and Mumbai – after the total by two men in her house in 25% rate, which is almost dou- youngsters and to make them metres with the country’s major Mission 2025 under which we that the previous low of 97 Jalgaon, Akola, Jalna, Yavatmal number of infections rose from Tripura, police said on Saturday. ble the national rate. To address valuable for J&K as well as the tourist and spiritual destina- have to bring opportunities to deaths was witnessed way back and Chandrapur and one death 2,22,507 to 2,23,197 while the The incident took place at the burning issue a day long country. He said, “The Youth of tions, including Mata Vaishno 80% of our J&K youth, he on May 26. each in Palghar, Raigad, pandemic toll climbed from Barhaldi village in Kanchanpur workshop on Youth J&K will be benefited from the Devi Shrine, Gulmarg, Patni added. With 74 fresh deaths, the Nashik, Parbhani, Beed and 5,331 to 5,337. subdivision of North Tripura district on October 24 but her relatives lodged a police com- plaint on October 29, a senior      *     $  :        police officer said. The two men accused of     *   raping the woman are abscond-       I'       ing and a manhunt has been launched to nab them, Amaravati: With schools in to ensure 180 working days. 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On the night of the the Yogi Adityanath will be real respect for girls. health precautions and proto- Class IX and X students go orientation on Covid pre- from American, Europe, demanding for the goods incident, he and another man Government has gone in for a With this decision, the seeds of cols will be followed, including will be physically present in cautions. Classes will be held Australian and African coun- before 15 November 2020. broke into the house and raped paradigm shift in the syllabus for moral values will be sown in the seating of only 16 students per classrooms from Monday from 9.15 am to 1.45 pm, fol- tries in time. The main reason Christmas is celebrated the elderly woman,” the officer basic and secondary education. students. The syllabus will classroom. onwards in afternoon hours on lowed by midday meals,” said is the lack of shipping con- with much fanfare in many said. The woman had fallen ill The plan is being imple- inform about the life of great Allowing limited number alternate days of the week. Veerabhadrudu. tainers for shipping hardware, countries of the world includ- after the incident but she did not mented under 'Mission Shakti' women personalities of India, of students in each classroom For students of Classes VI After physical classes in the locks and electrical products ing America and Europe. inform the police. When her rel- which is aimed to give more success stories, gender equality is aimed at maintaining all to VIII, schools will reopen morning session, online class- abroad. There is a waiting list The construction, painting, atives came to know of the inci- importance and empower the and security-related issues. social distancing norms, it said. from November 23. For Classes es will be held for those who of a minimum of 15 days for repairing and decoration of dent, they lodged the com- 'half-population'. The state gov- Under Mission Shakti, The 2020-21 academic year has I to V, physical presence in could not attend earlier the shipping containers. There new houses take place on a plaint five days later, he ernment is moving towards awareness programmes were since been extended to April 30 classrooms will resume from ones. IANS are many obstacles to sending wide scale before the festival. said. PTI making women self-reliant, organised in various colleges of confident, and ensuring their Uttar Pradesh for nine days. The safety and respect. programmes were organised in *++,   In the first phase of the 6,349 colleges in which 5,57,383  7' +  $   campaign till October 25, the girls and boys, and 1,46,177 higher education department teachers took an oath to ensure !( 
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General of Police, Law and Order, A micro plan is being pre- offline workshops. gas from neighbouring Manipur and and Mizoram. Karimganj DC Anbamuthan M.P. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, who had pared for the second phase of Apart from this, 2,57,407 Tripura. The fresh deadlock at its bor- A senior official in Aizawl said on after the meeting said that Mamit DC reached southern Assam, held a the campaign under which a girls participated in Essay, der with Assam has been continuing Saturday that Bhalla urged both Lalrozama categorically told the series of meetings to normalise the sit- dedicated portal will be Poster, Slogan and Quiz com- since Wednesday despite a series of Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay meeting that they would not with- uation. launched and information about petitions. 2,42,036 girl students top level meetings, officials said on Krishna and his Mizoram counterpart draw their forces from Assam. Festering since October 9, the sit- the programmes being run by and 14,364 teachers from 2,731 Saturday. Lalnunmawia Chuaungo to take steps Due to the National Highway 306 uation along the 164.6-km Assam- all the departments will be colleges participated in physical In Guwahati, Assam Minister to withdraw security personnel from blockade at Lailapur (in Cachar dis- Mizoram border took an ugly turn uploaded on it. The portal will health enhancement and nutri- and senior Bharatiya Janata Party the inter-state border. trict), around 200 Mizoram bound when around 20 shops and houses provide all the necessary infor- tion awareness programmes. leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said on While the Assam Chief Secretary goods-laden vehicles are stuck while were burnt and over 50 people sus- Hyderabad: Telangana registered 1,445 mation and schemes being run In a webinar related to gender Saturday that solving the vexed inter- said that he has instructed Cachar around 100 Assam bound vehicles tained injuries in the attacks and more coronavirus cases, taking its over- for women and girls. equality, domestic violence pro- state border disputes of Assam with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Keerthi from Mizoram returned to the state. counter-attacks by people on either all tally to 2.38 lakh, while 1,486 more Moreover, the maximum tection, POCSO Act, women's other northeastern states is top of the Jalli to ensure that the blockade is lift- Also, the agitators in southern side on October 17. Before the cur- COVID-19 patients recovered, officials participation of women in pub- helpline, 1,783 experts in 2,986 agenda for the party. ed, the Mizoram Chief Secretary Assam refused to call off their block- rent standoff Union Home Ministry said on Saturday. lic welfare schemes will be colleges informed 3,13,996 stu- He said the Central government informed that a few policemen ade - now into its fourth day - of Joint Secretary (North East), Hyderabad accounted for highest 286 ensured. Imparting skill devel- dents about these issues. would take up the issue after the deployed along the border would not National Highway 306, seeking with- Satyendra Kumar Garg had visited infections reported in the past 24 hours, opment training for increasing Anshumali Sharma, Special Assam polls that are five to six be withdrawn till people on the drawal of security personnel from southern Assam and Mizoram earli- followed by Medchal Malkajgiri district employment opportunities will Officer and State Liaison months away. Assam side stopped the activities that Assam's territory. er this month and held meetings with 122, Rangareddy 107, Nalgonda 102, also be emphasised. Officer, NSS, Department of Mizoram's Food, Civil Supplies could “harm public harmony and cre- Mizoram Home Minister the Home Secretaries of Assam and Bhadradri Kothagudem 90, Khammam The decision to include Higher Education, said that and Consumer Affairs Minister K. ate panic”. Lalchamliana said that his govern- Mizoram where it was agreed that 77, Karimnagar 65, Warangal Urban 53, women empowerment in the under Mission Shakti, pro- Lalrinliana said that two trucks have The inter-state border trouble ment would not withdraw its forces both sides will maintain the status quo Siddipet 43, Jagityal 35, Mehboobnagar curriculum of Basic Education grammes were organized by the been sent to Manipur to bring LPG resurfaced after a fortnight on from the state border with Assam till and hold regular talks to prevent any 28, Sangareddy 27, and Rajanna Siricilla and Secondary Education has Higher Education Department cylinders and five more oil tankers are Wednesday along Assam's Cachar normalcy returns. Lalchamliana's untoward incident. 26. been hailed by parents. on issues related to gender being sent to the state. and Karimganj districts, which share announcement came nine days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah Six more COVID-19 patients died in Social worker Varsha equality, protection from The department's Director mountainous borders with two senior officials of the two neigh- also spoke to Assam Chief Minister the southern state, raising its death toll Verma said that this is an domestic violence, POCSO and Lalhriatzuali Ralte said that with the Mizoram districts Mamit and Kolasib. bouring states held a series of meet- Sarbananda Sonowal and Mizoram to 1,336. Telangana's Covid-19 fatality important decision of the Yogi women helpline in various col- help of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, The DCs of Karimganj and ings and the Mizoram government Chief Minister Zoramthanga several rate now stands at 0.56 per cent com- government which will change leges. 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Kolkata: Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and  (   O (  Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution adminis- tered Rastriya Ekta Diwas " " P <= Pledge virtually to all the Chittaranjan:A Vigilance attended this seminar main- members of Indian Railways Seminar on “VIGILANT taining protocols of COVID-19 today i.e. on 29.10.2020. Manoj INDIA, PROSPEROUS precautions. Shri R. Yadav, Joshi, GM and senior officers INDIA” was organised today at CVO & SDGM spoke in details as well as other staff of Metro Administrative Meeting Room, about good works being done Railway took this pledge with on the occasion of Vigilance by CLW and also areas of con- him. Metro men have vowed to Awareness Week 2020 which cerns where Railwaymen preserve the unity, integrity and was started from 27th Oct should be taking more care security of India and uphold 2020. Shri Praveen Kumar while discharging their duties. the spirit of unification of the Mishra, General Manager DyCVO gave presentation on country which was made pos- graced the seminar as Chief some important case studies sible by the vision and actions Guest. Sr Officers of CLW and system improvements. of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.      !+ ,- ././   5

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He started his up helped these students learn makes sure that they have the right Google as institutes were not willing to give you. my blog. Now, I finally had a career when he was as young as 10 skills that I experimented with, like mindset and help them build a career admission to a ten-year-old, which ended up Her most memorable trip, topic I knew I was passionate and has already seen both highs web development, digital marketing, road map for themselves and helps indi- being a good thing as I learned the ability to do she says, was going for the about to write a book on, and and lows. Meet Agra-based Ojas content creation, 3D and VFX at viduals do trial and error with skills like research and figure out things all by myself. I Disney Cruise. “It was a cruise so I did,” she tells you. Batra,A Founder and CEO of Hive Group of an affordable price while web development, data analytics, faced much criticism from my relatives, teach- by Disney itself, taking us The biggest lesson that she Companies and author of Teenage AF, a book they engage in school digital marketing, content cre- ers and friends around, who thought that this through the Scandinavian- has learnt while travelling, she that will be the torchbearer to all the readers studies,” he explains. ation and others,” he tells is not my cup of tea and that my focus should Norwegian route. Since I was says, is to travel is to live. “I feel out there and help them to adapt, improvise This startup you. be on studies at this age. This was something around 10, Disney always fas- that every time I travel, I for- and step forth in life. got acquired in Ask Batra what does it that made me question myself in the early days. cinated me, and being paired get everything else and I feel Take us through your journey. How did you less than a year take to achieve so much at Even when I started freelancing, I had to do with travelling across seas, was like I am just living in the start your career at 10? in 2019. “I had such a young age and he many projects for free as the clients were not able the best part because as I said, moment. Without this serene “When I was 10, I realised that school did- the option to is quick to respond — to trust a 10-year-old to do their work. But I exploring new destinations is feeling, I don’t think life is com- n’t make much sense to me, as what I was learn- take an invest- acceptance of failure learnt from it as well. Today, I even suggest my something I absolutely love. It plete. And so, to travel most ing didn’t have a lot of implementation and prac- ment in and self-believe. students to do their first few projects for free to was truly a dream because definitely is to live,” Goel, who tical application and to a certain extent was out- exchange of “In order to understand how things are implemented the Denmark and Norway were has recently been awarded dated. That was the reason I started experi- 25 per cent achieve something right way. Another big challenge I faced was such tranquil and scintillating Young Exuberant Traveller and menting and exploring practical skills that had equity, but I at any point of your when I started my first company. When I hired places,” she tells you. A Budding Author by India value and were needed in the real world. I exper- rejected that life, be it as a kid, a employees, they wanted to run my company for Taking her love for travel- Book of Records 2020 and imented with different skills and freelanced to and offered teenager or an me as they had issues working for a 14-year-old ling to another level, Goel nominated for the Young implement my skills and understand if it is the whole adult, one needs to but that also gave me many learnings about why recently launched A Luxury Author Award by The India meant for me or not. While I was doing this, I startup as I accept failure and credibility matters,” he tells you. Wanderer’s Book, which is Awaz 2020, says. stumbled upon e-commerce, specifically drop- realised that learn from it. Self- Not that Batra didn’t feel like quitting. He about understanding what lux- Her parents too has been shipping when I was 12 and I was allured even though believe, self-analy- just overcame all the fears and setbacks. “There ury means to you, your pre- extremely supportive and have towards the concept so I invested some of the the idea was sis, persistence were many instances when I felt like quitting. ferred kind of travel. “The always motivated her to do money that I had made through freelancing in good and we towards your goal, But I always had my parents by my side who told book takes you through desti- what she loves the most. my first store. The store failed but I understood were profitable, the ability to make me to give it another try. I also realised that such nations and places you’ve never “I balance my time well by the workings and learned a lot about market- I lacked the decisions and get- situations are a significant part of entrepre- even thought about. Right from setting deadlines and allotting ing and e-commerce,” Batra tells you. knowledge and ting the best out of neurship, and ups and downs will always be hotels and being en vogue to a certain amount of time to Even after the failure, Batra didn’t lose hope. skills required to it is just as impor- there, we just need to learn from them,” he says. going to your destination, this each of my chores. I prioritise He learnt from the mistakes and thought to give scale the startup. tant. Also one should He has a piece of advice for students who book covers it all,” she says. the important things and bal- it another try. “I opened my second store and That’s why after get- understand the differ- want to do something similar in life but are not Having a travel blog for ance the others. I really believe it succeeded beyond my expectations. I ended ting my startup ence between criticism sure of where to start from. “The important three years, writing a book was that if you want something up having 14 successful ecommerce and selling acquired, I went on and hatred and learn to thing is that you start, not where you start, find always on her cards. “I began then you automatically make all of them, and I left dropshipping in 2019 as to work with mul- take it sportingly,” Batra out the skills that are needed in the world and writing my travel blog when I time for it and because I con- I realised that it’s becoming a saturated market tiple startups and says. make a list of five that you might be interested was 12. I showcase all my trav- sider writing, travelling and and it is not suitable in the long-term. While I with corporates His success mantra, in. Start learning and implementing them, as it’s el experiences through writing academics as things I love, I was running my e-commerce stores, I also start- to understand he says, has always all about trial and error. One last thing that I and pictures. My blog is titled make time for them on my ed an EdTech startup to give back to the student operations and skills been to explore things would like to mention that my mentor always Travels A La Carte. And hav- own. It doesn’t feel like an community, as not everyone has the opportu- needed to scale a company. I out of the comfort zone says is that confusion is what leads to clarity,” ing had a blog for three years, added pressure at all,” she tells nity to leave school and go out of their way and also started my marketing and keep challenging he tells you. I always wanted to pen down you. .:&%0%&)44;/%0D;E) f you thought that eight- engine that spells out the got stuck while making the yoga, dance and reading she was curious to create year-olds are only good scanned object’s name in five app. Sometimes the design books,” she says. something that would not only at making sand castles at different languages including was not what was desired and A message that Singhal help nurture a young child’s the beach, then you are English, Hindi, Spanish, sometimes the result was not wants to give out to children of exploratory nature but also clearly mistaken. Meet French and German. perfect. That time, I took my her age is that one should make them self-sufficient, and ManyaI Singhal, a Class IV “I got this idea by seeing teacher’s help and solved the never try to pull down others. the learning experience fun. student of Suncity School, my two-and-a-half-year-old problem. Apart from this, there “There are many children who We are proud of Manya for her Gurguram, Haryana, who has sister who keeps on asking were no major problems, how- bully their classmates. Some perseverance to create this developed a mobile application everyone about the objects ever the design was the most even try to pull down others by app. It’s endearing that despite to help identify everyday that she comes across in daily challenging part,” she explains telling them that they can’t do being a kid herself, she’s trying objects. life. And no one was patient and tells you that there are a a certain thing. Instead one to help other kids deal with The app, Pickaboo (avail- enough to keep on repeating few features that she want to should always motivate his real-life problems with the aid able on Google Play Store), the names of the object until add in the app. One of them classmates. This is the best of technology. We will contin- helps kids scan real-life objects she learns to pronounce it. So being a more personalised quality one can have,” she tells ue to encourage her to find to hear the name. The appli- I made this app to make her touch to the app. you. such creative projects that con- cation takes a picture of the and other children feel inde- It took her around one Seeing Singhal excelling tribute to her holistic devel- object and sends it to a pendent,” Singhal tells you. month to make the app, the in her domain at such a young opment,” Harsh and Shikha Microsoft Image Processing It’s been seven months reason being it is in its simplest age, her parents, teachers and Singhal, Manya’s parents, tell API. Once the API returns the since Singhal has been learn- form. “I worked for about two friends are already on cloud you. description, it is sent to a ing coding on WhiteHat Jr and hours a day on the app,” she nine. 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Challengers Bangalore skipper weren’t brave enough with the bat never sort of drifted towards Washington Sundar (21) and table to cap an encouraging week, the half-turn and swerved a superb Chahal dismissed Pandey and Virat Kohli after his side suffered throughout the innings and cred- Delhi,” Kohli said dew played an Gurkeerat Singh (15 not out) which began with a Clasico win over shot into the corner from 30 yards Saha and then Kane Williamson (8) a five-wicket defeat at the hands it to them - they used the pitch important role in the second tried to resurrect the innings Barcelona at Camp Nou and finish- out. was sent back by Isuru Udana to of Sunrisers Hyderabad here. well and the change of pace,” innings. with a 30-run fifth-wicket stand es with them moving nine points Benzema made it two, chesting give RCB a ray of hope even though Kohli said Saturday’s defeat Kohli said. “It is a competitive “Things changed drastically but they never got the momen- clear of the Catalans, who play away down Lucas Vazquez's cross at the the contest was tilted very much in has virtually made their last game tournament and you can’t take in the second innings. There tum. at Alaves later on Saturday. back post and driving in, before favour of SRH. against DC a must-win for a top- any games lightly or any teams was a lot of dew which we did- Towards the end, both Sundar In between, Madrid came too Valverde struck a sweet half-volley Jason Holder played a 10-ball two finish in the standings. for granted, the situation is in n’t quite predict. They got it right and Morris departed in quick close for comfort to another damag- into the corner. 26-run cameo towards the end to RCB only managed 120 for front of us - we have to win our at the toss eventually. In the end succession to add misery to RCB's ing defeat in the Champions League Ferreiro gave Huesca brief hope take SRH home comfortably. seven after SRH asked them to last game to hopefully finish in it was very difficult to hold the woes. but two late goals salvaged a draw at with 16 minutes left but Madrid were Earlier, SRH strangled RCB by take first strike. the top two. ball. It was clinical performance Borussia Monchengladbach that in never overly troubled and Benzema picking up wickets at regular inter- from SRH bowlers as RCB bats- the end felt like a win. rounded off the win in injury-time, vals after opting to bowl. has now dismissed Kohli for a but failed to capitalise. He was RCB were done in by some men struggled to get going after Huesca, who are yet to win this converting a smart header back Young Devdutt Padikkal (5) record seven times in IPL. caught by Manish Pandey off incisive bowling from SRH bowlers the early dismissals. season, might feel the scoreline was from Rodrygo. Cádiz won at Eibar 2- and skipper Virat Kohli (7) depart- AB de Villiers made a run-a- Rashid Khan (1/24) in the next over upfront, resulting in lack of partner- Jason Holder too shone bright harsh after they squandered early 0 to extend its impressive return to ed in quick succession, falling to ball 24 before perishing and then as RCB slumped to 76 for four in ships, which is the vital for any team with the ball with figures of 2 for chances. the Spanish league after 14 years in Sandeep Sharma (2/20). Sandeep Josh Philippe (32) again got a start 11.4 overs. to post a decent total on the board. 27 from his four overs. Madrid will hope the dip that put the lower divisions. 4  3      !+ ,- ././ Q%    R

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ven with an abundance of religious festi- has versions in several regional languages, Ramlila changes, over the slow-but-stable progression of While the wisdom of these tenets is vals, thirty-six at a conservative esti- performances are almost exclusive to the north. government employment. Leveraging technology respected, there are aspects of the legend that mate, Vijaydashmi or Dussehra has The story’s episodic structure lends itself to in the pursuit of their professional and personal make millennials uncomfortable. (Devotees are remained special. Marking the end of enactment. Individual episodes bear titles like Van aspirations, they have focussed on creativity and different as they see all Ram’s actions as godly Navratri, it celebrates the victory of Gaman (Departure for the Forest), Sita Apharan value-addition. Economically better off than their acts.) There are three instances when Ram’s Egood over evil. A double victory — of the goddess (The Kidnapping of Sita), Lanka Dahan (The parents, owning a home and a car has become de behaviour appears questionable: the deceitful Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura and Burning of Lanka), Raavan Vadh (The Killing of rigueur, as has been affording their children a killing of Vali, the killing of the Shambuka, the of the legendary prince Ram over Raavan, the ten- Raavan). Though similar to the original, these more comfortable lifestyle. shudra ascetic who performed tapas and the headed king of Lanka. Anyone who has witnessed amateur dramatisations can be a purist’s worst While the family remains a core concern, mil- rejection of Sita. The last two appear in the the burning of the enormous effigies of Raavan, nightmare come true. Using local talent for every lennials are aware that having more choices has seventh chapter of the Ramayana, Uttara his two rakshasa brothers, Kumbhakarna and aspect of the production — from lights and music improved their quality of life. However, they are Kanda, believed to be a later addition. Ram’s Meghnad, cannot forget the high-octane drama to scripting, direction and acting — they fre- wary of being trapped by the ‘hedonic treadmill’. treatment of Sita, in particular, is condemned. that is a fitting finale to the preceding nine nights quently combine Bollywood style entertainment. While increased awareness of the world has Nothing new in that: through folk narratives, when one of the world’s oldest epics, the Songs, dances and over-the-top dialogues are meant that they are more individualistic in their women have always shown sympathy with Sita’s Ramayana, is dramatised in parts of North India interspersed with reiterations of the messages of choices, there is a concern about the environment, pain. as the Ramlila. the Ramcharitmanas. a respect for diversity, a growing egalitarianism. However, millennials’ views, focussed on Attributed to the sage Valmiki, composed For instance, in the scene where Surpanakha Articulate on social media, they are ready, the injustice, are gender neutral. Says Teesta, a between 200 BCE-200 CE, the Ramayana (Ram’s makes overtures to Ram and Lakshman, she may through collective power, to generate dissent over thirty-five-year old Food Quality and Supply Journey), a 24,000 verse poem in Sanskrit, is one sashay onstage to the song Yeh mera dil pyaar ka societal ills, to push for change. Chain Management professional, ‘The agni- of ancient India’s principal literary works, a cor- diwana (from the film Don). The next episode, However, as newer realities emerge, hope has pariksha Sita had to undergo was uncalled nerstone of art and culture in, not just the subcon- showing the decadence of Lanka, may have the given way to anxiety. The economic slowdown, for… synonymous with the disrespect and dis- tinent, but across Southeast Asia. The story, com- demon king, dressed in black and gold, quaffing hugely exacerbated by the ongoing Covid-19 pan- trust of a man towards his wife. The founda- pressed, is about Ram, a righteous, dutiful prince, wine and regaling his inebriated court with Urdu demic, has already led (according to a CMIE tion of any relationship is trust. Ram mis- who struggles to rescue his wife Sita from the poetry. Zing is added to speech through rhyming, report) to 21 million salaried job losses. In these judged and misconstrued his wife to defeat this clutches of her abductor, Raavan. as when Hanuman proclaims his loyalty to Ram: circumstances, difficult decisions need to be very basis. He is a man of principles, an ideal Ram’s difficulties, however, begin much earli- Hanuman aapka wafadaar hei, sahayata karne ko taken. As disquiet builds up and a certain amount son and brother, but not perfect — not in er, on the eve of his coronation when, due to the taiyaar hei. of introspection is inevitable, the legend of Ram today’s context.’ machinations of his stepmother, he is exiled for The didactic quality of the Ramcharitmanas, +>*" $*0: ">: becomes less about myth and more about exam- Sanjay Rao, a thirty-year-old commercial fourteen years. The couple go to the forest accom- the razzmatazz of the Ramlila have contributed to <*$*1*(* %( ining the civilisational values it propagates. pilot differs. ‘He was the ideal man, but the panied by Ram’s younger brother Lakshman. the legend’s popularity, but, in the last hundred #*<"%.8=*< Whether we choose to draw inspiration from people he ruled were not. It was they who When both brothers spurn the overtures of the years, movie-making has become instrumental in %(":<:"%( % ">: Valmiki’s original work or from Tulsidas’s wor- made the allegations. As their king he had to rakshasi Surpanakha, she incites her brother the spread of the meta-narrative. Dadasaheb shipful rendition, the fact is that the legend lives take notice and act… though he sent Sita away Raavan, the all-powerful king, who abducts Sita Phalke who made India’s first film, Raja +*1 %" >8$*(%: %" in us. Just as it nurtures us, it is kept alive because to the forest, he remained constant to her, in an and imprisons her on his distant island kingdom. Harishchandra (1913) also made Lanka Dahan >:<- <*$H * * $*( of our anxieties. As audiences of longstanding, we age when kings were allowed several wives.’ In his efforts to rescue Sita, Ram is helped by the (1917). However, the credit for, arguably, the most +>- :/:( *" ">: are in the narrative, seeing something of ourselves A third view is articulated by Tilak, a thir- armies of the monkey king Sugreev, and his min- accomplished and, in their time, extremely suc- +-<" -9 "%$: in its characters and something identifiable about ty-six year old investment banker: ‘The trial- ister Hanuman. A terrible battle follows, Raavan is cessful screen adaptations of the epic belongs to them in us. What makes the Ramayana, in partic- by-fire, though unpleasant, established Sita’s killed. Reunited with Sita, Ram returns to Vijay Bhatt who made Bharat Milap (1942) and .>--: "- $*%("*%( ular, interesting is the way it humanises its hero blamelessness, but casting her away, because of Ayodhya to assume kingship. Ram Rajya (1943). 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Composed Ramayana, first aired in 1987 and, more recently, .-8<*: *( Indian realities, predicated on the notion that the Bharat to continue, as he had been regent for by the 16th century Vaishnava saint, Tulsidas, the in April 2020 when it garnered, according to .-$$%"$:("! ">: =%9: life you live isn’t always the one you want, but the fourteen years, or appointed Lakshman. That chaupais (quatrain verses of poetry popular in the Doordarshan, 7.7 crore viewers. Following the re- =:-( *<: .8"-$4 one you are given. would have been more honourable and taught medieval period) in Awadhi bhasha, are still recit- telecast, the social media was inundated with Ergo, opting to conduct oneself with dignity, his people a well-deserved lesson.’ ed in Hindu homes. Whereas high literary quality memes and discussions, such as Manthara being $*: 9-< %(%*( decency and decorum is praiseworthy. 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It is a play of forms of religious practices like chari- our mind. ty, austerity, pilgrimage and the perfor- The ‘one reality’ I spoke of can only mance of religious rites. be called so if it can be defined and if It requires significant will and per- iving with Coronavirus has been a part of our life for that definition remains constant. But, severance to achieve all four of the months now and despite many proposed solutions, the nothing is constant. Quantum physics above gatekeepers. You will realise, the Lquestion how to deal with the pandemic still remains explains this using the fourth dimen- moment you embark on this path, that unanswered. But one thing that we all must realise is that sion, time, which is ever changing. Since everything will start coming together this is certainly going to come to an end. And probably in every object, molecule and atom is for you, just as a frame of a jigsaw puz- the next few months. It is this hope that has to be nursed defined by at least four dimensions if zle helps finding the pieces within it. even if reports suggest that there is a second surge or a third not more, one of them being time, then Having said this, unfortunately these surge or whatever. Yes, we have all reached the end of the everything is constantly changing, and gatekeepers come with no guaranteed tether and this is a worrisome trend. Already we are witness- nothing is ever really the same. outcomes even though they assure ing desperate steps being taken by many as anxieties are tak- Let’s dive deeper into the scrip- your journey in the right direction — ing their toll on reason. Even the slightest trigger leads to tures. They say there is only one true so in the absence of milestones, at least explosion in many cases. What we need to remember is that reality, although known by several you will have a compass. This path is though our patience is wearing out, that is the one thing we names — the Brahman, the infinite one of faith, perseverance and accep- need today to survive in these difficult times. Even if our mind consciousness or the consciousness tance. is getting wayward, there is need to exercise maximum supreme. It exists beyond the physical But the first step to achieving any patience. Mind is the issue and we have to tame the mind. realm we perceive to be the truth. It of the gatekeepers is recognising the Our predicament is like that of a long distance runner into experiences no emotions, nothing is concept of maya. An easy way is this, his last lap. It is this last lap that creates maximum anxiety right or wrong. Simply put, it is the state you say: “Good morning, maya” every- and coping with this anxiety is the most important require- of nothingness. At this point, you are day as you begin your day, knowing that ment in order to win. If we let our patience wear out in the probably challenging the veracity of what follows will all exist within maya. last lap and commit blunder out of sheer frustration, we stand this idea of the ‘reality’ as you feel the As you go through your day, each time to lose. This is what is happening. Out of sheer desperation, mobile phone in your hand, hear the you receive a bout of awareness and people are throwing all caution to winds. It has to be under- sounds of activity around you. The idea remember that you are living in maya, stood that maximum caution is needed in this last lap. The of ‘nothingness’ being reality seems the finite entity creating the ‘dream’ we dom there is self-control and peace. It say out loud, “oops, maya once again”. lifestyle disruption that stretched rather long has now reached ridiculous, but it truly isn’t. Imagine all live in. Since it is one supreme con- is not attained by rites, rituals or pil- Do this every time you find yourself the brink. While the festive season tempts us to venture out, you dozed off and found yourself sciousness reflecting itself onto all our grimages. Self-control is the conquest wrapped in emotions too. As time goes the last round calls for extreme caution. The mantra, then dreaming of mountains and rivers, minds that creates the dream we see or of the mind where you can look with- by, and if you do this sincerely of course, should be to celebrate with care in the present times. As roads fresh green forests, the wind, people. the world we live in, each of us dreams :=94:(S8%<1 -< in and accept yourself as you are, see- you will find yourself aware of your and streets are getting overcrowded, social distancing has gone In the dream, you were deeply the same dreams, so to say. Imagine you ing the divinity within you. It is about existence being within maya about a for a toss. People are coming out in droves and masks seem engrossed in the conversations and have an empty pot of clay. What does 0.-1 % * #<-.: being emotionless, without compromis- hundred times a day, it becomes a habit, to be a forgotten habit. This may prove dear. The protocols pleasure, peace and excitement, the it contain? Nothing to some, and to -9 .=:*<%( ">: ing on empathy. If there is peace and a part of your everyday life. that we were following in the earlier days of the pandemic view, the sensations. When you wake some it holds air. What surrounds this serenity, there will always be anger and As it is for everything in life, you still need to be followed, rather, more so. Complacence may up that dream dissolves and along with pot? Again, nothing, or perhaps air. %(-<*(.: *( the same goes for happiness and pain. must believe in the realm beyond be dangerous. It is going to be a test of human patience. This it every sensation. That is what maya Now if you break this pot, the air with- :=8%-(! -(.: Emotions can be compared with a see- maya to be able to recognise it, there patience comes from faith. Faith that we shall survive. It seems is. The physical world we live in is real- in merges with that outside and you see saw. The best place to sit is at the cen- are no halfway houses. It is easier said as if people are losing faith and embracing recklessness. It ly only a dream. We are merely reflec- no difference. The pot here is Maya. It .=:*< ">:1 *<: tre on the fulcrum. It is indeed difficult than done. For all you know, it could is not just a question of one’s own life. It is putting life of oth- tions and mirages that have conversa- separates the finite from the infinite cre- 8(*99:.": ,1 ">: for those who give in to temptations be a bedtime story for children, born ers to jeopardy. The fight against coronavirus is a war of attri- tions; feel pain, anxiety, happiness ating an illusion that they are disjoint- and lean towards their cravings. in another time. A story perhaps you tion and more than strategy, the resilience is needed. The and love; eventually only to ‘wake up’ ed when in reality they are the same, -%(4-( %( ">: However, with the right effort and guid- may see it as, however it is far removed battle can be won by default, that is to hang around dogged- to the reality that is nothingness. It is they are one. ance this effort yields unparalleled from fiction. Yet even in the scriptures ly. True, the present generation did not experience a situa- this state of illusion that the scriptures It may seem terrifying to abandon +-<=! 1-8 9%( results that cannot be experienced by they have factored in that those who are tion like this, but that is no reason for not acquiring men- state we are living in. everything you’ve ever believed and #:*.: *( ,=% only the five senses. living in ignorance may discard the tal toughness. Our lifestyle changed drastically in the last few A question arises here, why does it accept that we are just characters of a Self-enquiry or gyan is a process of learning. And so I recommend you decades. As we outsourced everything, our metamorpho- all feel so real if it isn’t, and if it is just dream; and that what we feel, we don’t K #:*.: ,:.*8: clearing the ignorance and delusion. trust their experience and embark on sis from human beings to couch potatoes of television era a dream, how are we all living the same really feel and what we see, we don’t (-">%( "-8.>: Once clear, they are unaffected by the your journey, then trust your instincts. to mouse potatoes of computer era and then to slouch pota- one? This is a tricky concept to under- really see. The question arises, how does going-ons in the world. You find peace Be aware of subtle shifts that may occur toes of the social media is complete. A large section of human- stand. There is a fitting quote I once one achieve this awakening? 1-8 *( ,=% and bliss — peace because nothing — perhaps some coincidences, sensa- ity has forgotten the basic problem solving skills, the think- read in the Yog Vashisht, “The world As explained by Guru Vashisht, the ,:.*8: ">: touches you and bliss because the heart tions that defy conventional logic, per- ing mind has become a vestige. Even small problems appear is a stage, the mind is its magical actor, path to this wisdom lies with the four experiences the truth. It is enquiry that haps behaviour shifts without any big. It is time to reinvent, rather rediscover human poten- the soul is a silent spectator watching gatekeepers at the entrance to the >:*<" gives freedom from delusion and context or even a call out of the blue. tial and practice the art of hanging around in crisis. Patience the show in the light of its own intel- realm of freedom, mukti or moksha. :B#:<%:(.: ">: detachment. 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Look back at your life, if you stay like this and don’t should be treated with respect. Those (*(*( *8"*$ From the time I started you will get your answers. change? equal to us should be treated as friends. preparations, I used to dread the Three years after this hit me, I ● What is that one thing you And those inferior to us should be rish looked hassled while competitive landscape of medical completed my graduation with a will do today? What will be that treated with compassion. filling the exit clearance entrance. Two thousand-odd gold medal, got through merit- one small action you can take Based on this yardstick, God can- Kform. It was his last work- seats out of four lakh applicants; based M.Sc courses and studied at today to move forward? not be chosen as a friend, because, He ing day in the organisation. I it was tough. “Ordinary people one of the best B schools in India. Remember, you and only is omnipresent, omnipotent and omni- thought it was the pain of docu- like me can never crack these I changed, the way I looked you are responsible for where scient, whereas we are His parts. (15.7) mentation that was troubling exams,” I used to tell myself. at the world changed; so did the you are in your career. Own up Similarly, our dealings with our friends him. That day too, with my mind full results. That is why perhaps I your current state, establish will leave much to be desired if we “So Krish, what next?” I of excuses, I came back home could relate with what Krish was where you want to be, have an adopt the same attitude towards God. orate, but we honour God and feel His tressed. Sure enough I turn to God for asked. “I don’t have anything in where an uncle, who happened undergoing. While he had his action plan. Results will follow! Arjuna had to seek forgiveness for jok- presence. Regarding taking shelter guidance and help. Who else can do that hand. I am leaving because the to be a doctor himself, asked me problem statement, I could see Otherwise, you can choose ing with the Lord, the moment he with God as instructed by Lord Krishna better. Fortunately, I am never disap- manager and organisation did about the exam. I vent out my the answers lying within him. to wait for that perfect moment realised who God actually was. in the verse #18.62, I am trying to fol- pointed; My Lord does respond; He not bother to solve my prob- frustrations, which was a long Krish was in the “Why me” zone. when all the variable of the In fact, Gita is an excellent guide low God’s instructions in the verse helps. I have plenty of material needs lems.” Krish said. His response list. When I was done, my uncle He had to shift to “How to” and world will come into perfect to learn what kind of relationship one #18.65, in which He states that we and who else other than God to turn to. was cold. I could sense frustra- asked me a question that “What next” for things to alignment and make way for you should have with God. The very first should develop God consciousness, Being a writer, I need to learn more tion, anger and aggression in his changed my life. “Ketan, how change. He just had to accept to act and succeed. requirement is to follow God’s instruc- become His devotee, make sacrifices for spiritual truths for which I surely have tone as well as in his body lan- many seats do you need? “ he things that were outside his circle Krish waited for sixteen tions. Personally, I find my nature to be Him and offer obeisance to Him. to turn to God; He gives me realisa- guage. asked. “One,” I responded. of influence and commit to years, how long are you going to a deterrent. Because I wish to become I try to be as devoted to God (8.22) tions. And after more than two decades Significant learning “The go get it, stop giving focusing on what was within his wait? exceedingly dear to God. (12.20) I am as my nature permits. Fighting my of writing, I can consider myself some- that I have gained work- yourself excuses”, he said. circle of influence. !  &%    trying to get linked with God in many nature is a big battle for me, because what of a wise man, whom God uses ing as an HR That is when I under- We all have been in this situ-   ways. (14.26) I try to chant “Ram” changing my nature has not been as an instrument, empowering me to Professional is to let stood that there will ation. Ask the following ques- $ throughout the day. When I am not easy. I believe that this is a common write. chanting, I try to remember Him, problem. There is a popular saying To sum it up, I can state with con- which is quite frequent, because my life which goes like this: “Nature and sig- viction that God is indeed a friend but is centered around God. nature don’t change.” They do if we are not in the conventional sense; He is I don’t know if I have become a reg- determined. more like a well-wisher. This became ular practitioner of yoga as described Lord Krishna has spoken about clear to Arjuna, when Lord Krishna in the verse #9.22, but I am trying to four kinds of virtuous people, who wor- preached to him from the verse #18.64 get there. My wife and I have been wor- ship God (7.16) These are: a distressed to 18.72. Similarly, I am under no illu- shiping God in His Laddu Gopal form person, an inquisitive man, a seeker of sion that I can treat God as a friend. for more than three decades. (9.29) We truth and a wise person. 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With this step of is why the atmosphere of con- market at less than the MSP. the MSP of 22 crops. created to sell produce through Similarly, the Farmers trary, the truth is that in con- the Government, farmers will fusion is being created by First of all, I would like to cor- One of the biggest out- e-trading. Through this agrar- (Empowerment and tract farming, there will be be protected against the risk of protesting against the same. rect the misinformation. We comes of agricultural reforms ian reform, the farmers can also Protection) Agreement on agreement between a farmer price fluctuations in the mar- Today after a long period, '%E.%'"3&!!9'% have clarified many times that in the country is that for the earn more profit on their pro- Price Assurance and Farm and a businessman to assure ket due to fixation of the price a serious effort has been made the MSP declaration will con- first time after Independence, duce by saving tax and trans- Services Act, 2020 aims to the price of produce at least at of the produce before sowing. in the interest of farmers and tinue and the Government farmers have got freedom from portation costs. connect farmers directly with MSP. There is no issue of land Along with this, farmers will be for improving their condition. procurement on the MSP will the clutches of middlemen. The question is being traders, companies, processing in this case. No trader can take able to access state-of-the-art Full provision has been made continue in the future. The Till now the farmers were raised again and again that the units and exporters. The farm- loan on a farmer’s land nor can technology, advanced manure, in these Acts to ensure that MSP or procurement at MSP obliged to sell their produce in new provisions will abolish ers will get remunerative prices any recovery be made against seeds and equipment. farmers get remunerative prices has nothing to do with the new mandi and only about 30,000 the Agricultural Produce in every circumstances as the the farmer’s land. This law Under the Essential for their produce and all their legislation. Those who question to 40,000 licensed traders doing Market Committees (APMC). price of their produce is fixed protects the interests of farm- Commodities (Amendment) interests are protected. I will ask the Government regarding the business in the mandis across Here again, I want to make it before the sowing through the ers in a much better way than Act 2020, a provision has been political parties to think once MSP should know that only the country used to fix the clear that the APMC mandis agricultural agreement. the existing contract farming made to remove grains, pulses, again in the interest of the after the formation of the NDA prices of the produce. will continue to work. The Here, I would also like to act of the States. oilseeds, onions, potatoes, etc, farmers and the nation before Government under the lead- Through the Farmers’ only difference is now farmers clarify that the farmers will get Provision has been made to from the list of essential com- whipping up a false opinion. ership of Modi, the MSP is Produce Trade and Commerce have freedom to sell their pro- additional benefits under the make payment of produce to modities. 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