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)-0%- 12 the GFP both have 3 MLAs politician. strength now is 36 after Sunday, and resignations of Earlier, even as Parrikar’s ## each they hold the key to any The Congress is currently Parrikar’s death. two Congress MLAs Subhash funeral procession was on, the JP MLA Pramod Sawant Government formation. the single largest party in the The strength of the House Shirodkar and Dayanand Sopte Congress yet again staked an Bwas on Monday named as “We have managed to con- State with 14 MLAs. The BJP has reduced due to demise of last year. abortive claim to form a && )-0%- 12 the new Goa Chief Minister vince the alliance partners and has 12 legislators in the 40- BJP MLA Francis D’Souza ear- The NCP has one MLA in Government in the coastal after party bigwigs, including finalised the formula of two member Assembly, whose lier this year, and Parrikar on the Assembly. State. he speculation for alliance president Amit Shah and Deputy Chief Ministers for Tbetween the Aam Aadmi Union Transport Minister the State,” a senior BJP func- Party (AAP) and the Congress Nitin Gadkari, could bring tionary said. came to an end after AAP’s about a consensus on his name Parrikar was heading a Delhi convener Gopal Rai on by making the other claimants coalition Government com- Monday made it clear that to the post from the alliance prising the BJP, three MLAs there would neither be any partners agreeable to his can- each of the GFP, the MGP and alliance with the Congress nor didature, according to sources. three Independents. a rollback of any of its candi- Sawant was the Speaker of Shah said it will be hard to dates in the national Capital. the Goa Assembly. fill the void left by Manohar The statement came a day Swant’s name was cleared Parrikar even as reports sug- after the AAP declared its can- hours after late Chief Minister gested that two MGP MLAs didate for the seventh Lok Manohar Parrikar’s funeral cer- could switch over to the BJP to Sabha seat in Delhi. Asserting emony, also attended by Prime increase its number in the that “enough is enough”, Rai The Congress is confused and Minister Narendra Modi, con- Assembly from 12 to 14. said these are the final seven everyone is giving different cluded at Goa’s Capital Panaji. Sawant has been a promi- candidates of the party and statements,” Rai said. Sawant will be assisted by nent presence in Goa’s political there is no question of “any roll The ruling AAP had earli- two Deputy Chief Ministers — scene since Parrikar’s illness back”. er on March 2 announced the Goa Forward Party (GFP)chief was announced in October Rai said despite facing stiff names of its candidates for the Vijai Sardesai and 2018. In February, the BJP opposition from its workers, six Lok Sabha seats. The AAP Maharashtrawadi Gomantak leader had updated the public the party was open to an declared its seventh candidate Party (MGP) MLA Sudin about the State of Parrikar’s alliance with the Congress in for West Delhi Lok Sabha seats Dhavalikar. Interestingly, the health, after the CM was admit- Delhi but after waiting for so on Sunday. The party insiders two who have now been ted to AIIMS in Delhi. long and constantly hearing said the name of Balbir Singh “accommodated” had earlier Sawant represents the conflicting statements from Jhakhar was announced after staked their claim to the top Sanquelim constituency and is the party, we have decided the recalcitrant attitude of the post in the State. an Ayurveda practitioner by that now even if the Congress Congress leadership towards There was no Deputy CM profession. He was close to approaches us, there will be no forging an alliance in the post in place when Parrikar was Parrikar, who was understood alliance in Delhi. national Capital. CM. But since the MGP and to have groomed him as a He also said there has been The other six AAP candi- no communication from the dates are Atishi from East Congress and it clearly shows Delhi, Guggan Singh from that the grand old party is “not North-West Delhi, Raghav ! serious” about elections in Chadha from South, Dilip " # ! $ Delhi. “AAP will fight the Lok Pandey from North-East, *+ " " % & Sabha polls on the issue of full Pankaj Gupta from Chandni ' Statehood and it is ‘late now’ for Chowk and Brijesh Goyal from R Monday asked the Congress Party (BSP) and Rashtriya Lok ( %) talks on an alliance in Delhi. New Delhi seat. not to “spread confusion” and Dal (RLD) alliance. said the alliance was capable of “The Congress is free to defeating the BJP on its own. field its candidates on all the 80 Hours later BSP’s poll ally seats in UP alone. In other Samajwadi Party (SP) the SP words, our alliance (of SP- too echoed Mayawati’s view. In BSP-RLD) is capable enough of a tweet, SP president Akhilesh defeating the BJP. The Congress Yadav said, “In Uttar Pradesh, should refrain from spreading Q R the SP, BSP and RLD alliance confusion about leaving seven is capable of defeating the BJP. seats for the (SP-BSP-RLD) & )30 The Congress party need not tweets made it clear that the alliance,” Mayawati tweeted. spread any kind of confusion.” party will not enter into any Mayawati also said, “The day after the Congress said Mayawati even dared the alliance with the Congress. BSP would like to make it Ait was leaving seven Lok Congress to go ahead and field On Sunday, the Congress clear once again that there is no Sabha seats for the SP-BSP- candidates in all the 80 Lok announced that it was leaving alliance or understanding with RLD combine in Uttar Pradesh, Sabha seats in the State. seven Lok Sabha seats in the the Congress in UP and any- BSP supremo Mayawati on The BSP chief in a series of state for the SP, Bahujan Samaj where in the country.” $ " O " # ! $ $ % & ! " #, $$ ' - . %) $ ' "45" one steamer all decked up for her, and they all jumped into # Priyanka, and no arrangement the boat. n an hilarious turn of events for another boat to carry them The boat was soon stuffed Iduring the boat campaign by along to cover Priyanka’s poll beyond its capacity and became " Congress general secretary compaign. unstable. On boatman’s frantic $!% Priyanka Gandhi on Monday, The drama started as soon instruction, some people a boat carrying media persons as Priyanka — who reached the aboard had to get off. But as the ) and some Congress leaders ghat around 11.30 am — got boat reached the middle of the *+ ran aground at Manaya ghat of onto her steamer. There was no river it ran aground in low '), Allahabad from where room for the media. water there. And it could not $ -% . Priyanka started sailing to However, as soon her boat budge an inch from there. reach Varanasi. started sailing, media persons Following which, a boat As media persons reached and some other Congress was called in to take the stuck # the Manaiya Ghat, they saw just found another boat following journalists back to the pier. %
)-0%- 12 Purvanchali votes in Delhi. Mishra joining the BJP. “We are national Capital. Sources in the Delhi BJP said learning from past instances, in As per the Election he burgeoning population the party is focusing on Baniya 2012, during civic elections, the Commission data, in Delhi, Tof Purvanchalis (people and Purvanchali communities Delhi BJP fielded 18 there are at least 20 Assembly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) for the Lok Sabha elections. Purvanchali candidates and 12 constituencies or 80 municipal has altered the poll demogra- “Party is in the process of managed to win, and in 2017 wards where Purvanchalis con- phy of the national Capital. deciding the names of two the party gave tickets to 43 stitute 17 to 47 per cent of Punjabis, who used to domi- leaders each from the Purvanchalis and out of them the vote. nate the public discourse and Purvanchali and Baniya com- 34 won. As the Purvanchali The ruling Aam Aadmi poll outcome in the past, now munity while one candidate population is growing, one Party (AAP) has 13 MLAs stand relegated to play the sec- each from Jat, Punjabi and leader is not sufficient to rep- from Putvanchal background. ond fiddle to the domineering Dalit communities will be field- resent the community,” said a Gopal Rai, AAP’ Delhi con- Purvanchalis. ed,” said sources. BJP leader. vener and a Minister in the The situation has propelled When asked about anoth- If one considers voters’ Delhi Cabinet, hails from east- regional parties to select more er Purvanchali leader part from calculations in Delhi, the sig- ern Uttar leaders, representing Delhi BJP party president nificance of Purvanchali voters Pradesh while Deputy Chief Purvanchalis. The BJP is like- Manoj Tiwari, the party sources in Delhi can be measured by Minister Manish Sisodia ly to field at least two candi- hinted at former Congress MP the fact that they form nearly belongs to neighbouring dates eyeing sizeable from West Delhi Mahabal 35 to 40 per cent of votes in the Ghaziabad. # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+,
/ " & !%$ 1 5 % :12 finalised their candidates for state is headed by AICC gen- Delhi (by senior BJP leaders tion after our family, having dates. All surveys too have " 7 $ $ 5 any of the four Himachal Lok eral secretary (organisation) K for parliamentary board meet- its hold in this region, joined also gone in my favour," he #2 5 ynasty is alive and kicking Sabha seats seats - Shimla, C Venugopal. The panel is to ing)." the BJP just 21 days before the claimed. $ ' Din the hill state of Mandi, Hamirpur and Kangra. meet soon to shortlist candi- Responding to Singh's state polls," he claimed. BJP is apparently in ' ' ) #1 Himachal Pradesh. Sons and In a recent Facebook post, dates for the central election statement, Aashray retorted, Sharma expressed optimism favour of reallocating the seat $ grandsons of political veterans Shimla Rural MLA and a scion committee (CEC) to take a "If I am not member of the that he would get a BJP tick- to its sitting MP Ram #7 @ from the state, from both BJP of erstwhile princely state decision. Former Union BJP, my father Anil Sharma et from Mandi. Swaroop Sharma, who had $ $ and Congress, are eyeing nom- Bushahar, Vikramaditya Telecom Minister in PV (who is a minister in Jai Ram "The party will surely won the seat by a margin of ' $ #7 5 ination of their respective par- Singh, said, "I have not applied Narasimha Rao-led Congress Thakur-led BJP government honour his family, which nearly 40,000 votes. $ ' ties for the Lok Sabha polls. for ticket from Mandi seat as government, Sukhram's in Himachal) Pradesh too is helped the BJP's perform bet- had secured 3,62,824 ' $ $ $ # Former Union Minister my father has taught me to grandson Aashray Sharma has not a BJP member." ter in Mandi district. I'm votes in 2014, defeating Sukhram's grandson Aashray control my ambitions." not only expressed his will- "I along with my father fully optimistic about the Congress candidate 3 Sharma is eyeing a BJP ticket "If the Congress leadership ingness to contest from Mandi met (BJP president) Amit party allocating me a ticket Virbhadra Singh's wife !4*%5 ! 1 5 @ ticket for Mandi Lok Sabha gives me this responsibility, I but has even begun election- Shah in Delhi in October for the Mandi Lok Sabha Pratibha Singh, who had got $ 5 seat with Himachal's former am ready for that as my father eering here. before the Himachal assembly seat," he said. 3,22,968 votes. $ : #L7 : Chief Minister Virbhadra has also taught me to fight for BJP's Himachal unit pres- elections in 2017 and joined "Moreover, I am cam- Sukhram, 91, has repre- 5 ' @ Singh's son Vikramaditya the party and the country in ident Satpal Singh, however, the BJP," he added. paigning on directions of sented Mandi in Lok Sabha $ $ #7 Singh hoping to get that of every situation," he added. said, "Sharma is not even a pri- "It was for the first time in (senior party leaders from) thrice in 1984, 1991 and 1996, @ Amarinder Singh $ ' ) industry”, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Government in the state of backtracking on the $ # 5 ": E: Monday demanded special tax rebates and promises it made to the people of Punjab of gen- % 5 & $ other special measures for packages at par with erating 25 lakh jobs for the youth per year, he ' @ ' $ ' the neighbouring hill states to revive and sur- said that it had aggravated the problem. 1 1#2 $ $ vive the state’s industrial sector. Party’s state industry and trade wing chief $ ) ' “The government in the saddle should Naina Mittal pointed that when SAD president $ #7 ' come out of its cosy confines and help reviv- Sukhbir Badal was Industries Minister in the $ ing the pace of industrial development by allow- then NDA government led by Atal Bihari # ing special income tax rebate and other pack- Vajpayee, it had allowed certain special tax ages as allowed to certain hill states in the coun- rebates and other packages to some hill states, try,” said AAP MLA from Barnala Gurmit Singh including Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Meet Hayer. Uttrakhand. “Sukhbir did not speak on behalf D @ $ Hayer said that the government should of the people of Punjab, which reflected his anti- % : $ address the issues and concerns of the indus- traders’ face,” she said. $ #7 # trialists and traders by allowing special tax Accusing the SAD MP and the Union $ 1 2 :# rebates and pump in other measures essential Minister for Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur ' : , 2 for the revival and survival of the industry in Badal, Hayer said that it was a matter of grave $ +< FM : the state. This would not only save industries concern that she failed to set up even a single $ '
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1)%25"1 from Faridabad and Rattan Lal respectively and discussed the meeting. Three-time for- – were also deliberated upon. 10 parliamentary seats in the Kataria from Ambala. probable candidates for the two mer MP Arvind Sharma, who For Rohtak seat, names of state. he BJP is likely to field The three MPs were also seats. had joined the BJP last week is Arvind Sharma, OP Dhankar, Discussion was held on Tthree sitting MPs in present during the meeting in Earlier, it was speculated also seen as a contender from Shamsher Singh Kharkara are probable candidates on 10 Haryana while new faces will New Delhi. Kalraj Mishra, that new faces will be fielded Karnal, Rohtak and Sonepat under consideration, sources seats and party’s campaign be seen on seven other Lok incharge for the Lok Sabha from Karnal and Kurukshetra seat. said. Candidature of singer strategy for Lok Sabha polls, Sabha seats in the state. elections in Haryana, Chief seats, represented by BJP’s Union Minister Maneka Hans Raj Hans is being con- Jain said. The committee has Haryana BJP election com- Minister Manohar Lal, party’s Ashwini Kumar Chopra and Sanjay Gandhi, the seven-time sidered for Sirsa constituency given the responsibility to mittee in its meeting held in co-incharge for Lok Sabha rebel BJP leader Raj Kumar BJP MP has expressed interest (reserved), names of MLAs Kalraj Mishra, Vishwas Sarang, New Delhi on Monday dis- polls in Haryana, Vishwas Saini. However, the party is to contest from Karnal con- Nayab Saini and Pawan Saini Haryana CM, Subhash Barala cussed probable candidates on Sarang, party’s Haryana now gearing to field new faces stituency while the party also were discussed for to finalize the candidates and 10 Lok Sabha seats in the incharge Anil Jain and Cabinet from Jat dominated seats of discussed the possibility of Kurukshetra and candidature submit the list to the BJP cen- 77 state. Ministers were present in the Sonepat and Bhiwani- her candidature from of Finance Minister Capt tral election committee, he At present, the BJP has meeting. Mahendragarh as well. Kurukshetra constituency. Abhimanyu and IAS Brijendra added. ' $ seven MPs in the state. Sources said that the party The names of IAS The names of two other Singh were discussed for Hisar The election committee is : The election committee is is unlikely to field BJP MPs Brijendra Singh, son of Union contenders for the BJP ticket in seat. After the meeting, Anil likely to meet on March 22, believed to have given nod to Ramesh Chander and Minister Birender Singh, CM’s Karnal – Sanjay Bhatia, an Jain, incharge for Haryana when the candidates will be the candidature of sitting MP Dharmveer again from media advisor Rajiv Jain, party aide of Chief Minister and party affairs, while talking to finalized and the list will be $ Rao Inderjit Singh from Sonepat and Bhiwani- leader Krishna Gahlawat were Kiran Chopra, wife of sitting the mediapersons said that we submitted to the party high HI Gurugram, Krishan Pal Gurjar Mahendragarh constituency discussed for Sonepat seat in BJP member Ashwani Chopra have many ticket aspirants for command. $ #1 $ ' +L
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He said that the com- The senior Congress leader added that in Haryana in the polls. later increased to 17 after Kuldeep Bishnoi’s Azad, said the order was withdrawn last mittee is headed by former Chief Minister his experience in Andhra, back in 2003- The parliamentary election in Haryana HJC’s merger in the party in 2016. week because the party wanted to declare he Congress, which is plagued by fac- Bhupinder Singh Hooda and has 15- 2004, was that while the leaders may have are much later in the sixth phase and a date a few other committees for Haryana simul- Ttionalism and infighting in Haryana member as announced in the previous their personal feuds, after they travel for the launch of the poll campaign would taneously after ensuring that all important state party unit, is planning to launch a bus order, which was withdrawn on Friday. together for a few days, spend time with be decided soon, he added. leaders of the state representing various yatra to bring all its warring state leaders The faction-ridden Haryana Congress each other, the differences disappear. Notably, the faction led by former CM Chandigarh: Three days after castes and parts of Haryana were accom- together in view of Lok Sabha polls. is at present desperately looking to make When asked if he is sure that the model Hooda had been demanding to make him withdrawing the order of coordination modated. The voting to10 Lok Sabha seats in a comeback in the state. Haryana Congress will work in Haryana, which is suffering the state party chief. Last year, Bhupinder committee list for Haryana Congress, He maintained that the remaining Haryana is scheduled to be held on May is divided in two dominant groups each led from factionalism since long, Azad said, Singh Hooda, along with his 12 loyalists the party on Monday issued the same committees including campaign commit- 12. by state party chief Ashok Tanwar, a dalit “Andhra was a bigger state at that time. MLAs had carried out a rath yatra to con- list. tee, management committee for Lok Sabha The Congress has planned to launch leader and former Chief Minister Haryana is comparatively a smaller state nect with the people of all 90 constituen- The coordination committee will be will be announced in a few days. a bus yatra to carry out its election cam- Bhupinder Singh Hooda, an upper caste Jat. with 10 Lok Sabha seats and 90 assembly cies while his detractor Ashok Tanwar had headed by two-time former Chief Minister The announcement of coordination paign on 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state. When asked about infighting in the seats. After Lok Sabha polls, assembly polls kicked off a cycle yatra in the state. Bhupinder Singh Hooda and have 15 committee had on Friday last reportedly “We are hopeful that travelling and din- Haryana Congress, Ghulam Nabi Azad are also scheduled to be held later this year.” Apart from factions of Hooda and members including state party chief Ashok upset Hooda and his loyalists, who had ing together during the course of the cam- said, “I have planned that all party leaders We have another 6-8 months before the Tanwar, senior leaders including Kumari Tanwar, CLP leader Kiran Choudhry, been demanding his appointment as state paign through bus yatra will help to iron will travel in a bus across the state while state assembly elections are here and we Selja, Randeep Surjewala, Kuldeep Bishnoi, MLA Randeep Surjewala, Rajya Sabha MP party chief. out differences among the state party campaigning for polls so that the leaders would try to touch all assembly con- Kiran Choudhry heads other factions Kumari Selja, MLA Kuldeep Bishnoi, Hooda, however denied such reports leaders and put a united fight against the can resolve their differences and the party stituencies during this bus tour and within the party. Mahender Pratap Singh, Ajay Singh Yadav, and maintained that the party is united. BJP in Haryana,” said Congress general sec- can present a united face in polls.” strengthen the party, he added. The Congress could retain only one Rohtak MP Deepender Singh Hooda, for- “The coordination committee will retary in-charge of party affairs in Haryana, “The details of the yatra will be final- Azad, who was appointed as in-charge Lok Sabha seats out of 10 in Lok Sabha polls mer MP Navin Jindal, Kailasho Saini, Anil meet on Tuesday to chalk out strategy for Ghulab Nabi Azad while talking to the ized. I had started this bus yatra model of Haryana Congress unit in January is yet 2014. In assembly polls held later that year, Thakkar, MLA Kuldeep Sharma, MLA Lok Sabha polls,” he said while talking to mediapersons on Monday in New Delhi. nearly 20 years ago when I was in charge to visit Haryana and conduct a meeting of the party was reduced to 15 seats, even los- Jaivir Singh Balmiki and Sardar Jaipal Singh the mediapersons in New Delhi. He was accompanied by Haryana state of the party’s affairs in Karnataka and then state party unit in the state. ing the status of the main opposition party Lali were members of the committee. Hooda said that the party is united and party chief Ashok Tanwar. replicated it successfully in Andhra The Congress leader said that his to the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in While announcing the coordination is confident of winning all 10 seats in Azad also announced that the coordi- Pradesh. I am sure that it would work in appointment has come a little later but he the state assembly. committee for Lok Sabha for Haryana Haryana in general elections 2019. nation committee for Lok Sabha polls for Haryana too,” Azad said. is confident that the party will perform well The number of Congress MLAs had Congress, party senior leader Ghulab Nabi # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+,
) -"7$ $ ' J && )-0%- 12 (DCP), North-East district, a were engrossed in sorting out )-0%- 12 police control room (PCR) the issue, the tragedy struck as n a tragic incident, three call was received regarding a rashly driven LGV just ran ertain chapters on caste Imen died after they were the incident at about 12.15 am them over near Dharampura Cconflict will be removed allegedly hit by a speeding on Monday following which red light. Three men who were from the NCERT history text- Light Goods Vehicle (LGV) in a police team rushed to the standing there, were crushed books for class 9 as part of cur- national Capital North-east spot. below the wheels. riculum rationalisation exercise district's Shahstri Park area. "On spot, the trio The erring vehicle's move- initiated by HRD Minister The incident occurred on the injured was rushed to nearby ment has been traced to Prakash Javadekar to reduce intervening night of Sunday hospital where Chander and Nazafgarh area in outer Dellhi, burden on students. "Of the the and Monday at Dharampura Zahid were declared said the DCP. chapters that are to be deleted red light. brought dead by the doctors "The driver of the canter, include one on clothing and how The deceased have been whereas Jamil was referred to identified as Manohar (35) social movements influenced identified as Chander (53) a Trauma Center where he was caught by people and how we dressed," the National resident of New Seelempur, succumbed to his injuries handed over to the local police. Council of Educational Research Zahid Hussain (40) and Jamil during the treatment," said A case of rash and negligent and Training official said. Ahmed (45) both residents of the DCP. "During initial inves- driving causing death under "The second chapter is on Delhi's Shastri Park. They all tigation it was revealed there section 304 of Indian Penal the history of cricket in India used to work as labourer in the was a collision between two Code (IPC) has been registered and its connection to the poli- area. According to Atul Kumar unidentified car with a TSR. at Shastri Park police station. tics of caste, region and com- Thakur, the Deputy The crash attracted people The bodies have been sent for munity while the third focuses Commissioner of Police from the vicinity. While they autopsy." the DCP added. on the growth of capitalism and how colonialism altered the lives of peasants and farm- ers," the official added. ' In 2016, the CBSE had issued a circular to all its affili- ated schools informing them that the section 'Caste Conflict and Dress Change' was omitted from the curriculum and no questions from this section && )-0%- 12 steal the car keys from the they would be coming to should be asked in 2017. counters. Sector-23 elhi Police on Monday The accused have been Dwarka in a stolen Maruti Darrested two notorious identified as Pramod (30) a Swift Desire car following criminals after a brief scuf- resident of village Atta in dis- which a trap was laid. fle with police team in trict Bulandshehar Uttar "Police team signaled the Delhi's Dwarka area. The Pradesh (UP) and Praveen driver of that Swift car to accused used to target car (29) alias Doctor a resident stop but the driver in order parked outside the Gyms in of Delhi's Najafgarh. With to flee from the spot, brushed Delhi and Haryana. Posing as their arrest Delhi Police has the car with the tree trunk. a costumer, the accused used claimed to have solved 9 Meantime the police manage to go inside and used to cases of theft and robbery to trap the car from all sides. registered against the The driver identified as accused at Delhi and Pramod started to scuffle Haryana. with the Sub Inspector Vivek According to Anto and during this SI sustained Alphonse, the Deputy minor injury on his right Commissioner of Police hand but was soon over- (DCP), Dwarka district, tip powered. The team manged off regarding the duo to apprehend both the car accused was received that occupants," said the DCP. # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+, !! 5 (6
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Saharanpur, Kairana, of the grand alliance to take on was to get. Bihar mahagathbandhan. Jitan Ram Manjhi too is not going to accept at any cost, said Simultaneously, notification *%(!=0,8 $+.> Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Meerut, the might of NDA. Sources also say that things Amid hard bargaining by budging from his demand for a senior party leader. was also issued for Assembly 4( % 4 % (? %@@% Baghpat, Ghaziabad (VK BPCC president Madan have reached an impasse on smaller parties, the major play- equal number of seats.. One of the constituent elections in four States - 4* 4 !$ * (! Singh) and Gautam Buddh Mohan Jha sought to refute account of the Lalu Prasad’s ers — RJD and Congress — AICC sources said RJD is CPI(ML) too has asserted that Andhra Pradesh (all 175 con- Nagar (Mahesh Sharma) will reports of a rift, claiming “we RJD asking the Congress to be have locked horns over the seat not ready to give more than decisions relating to the state stituencies), Odisha (28 of vote in the first of the seven- have made no demands. Seat- content with eight seats, but the sharing arrangements. eight to nine Lok Sabha seats to “could not be taken while sit- total 147 constituencies), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal phase general elections. sharing talks are making good latter is making a “demand” of Bihar political sources said Congress which had already ting in New Delhi.” “You can- Sikkim (all 32 constiuencies) Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), The Jammu and Baramulla progress. not less than 11. Four of the 40 RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, finalised its candidates not take a decision about Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh (all 60 Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), seats in Jammu & Kashmir will The elections have just Lok Sabha constituencies in who is in jail (currently in hos- on 11 seats for the ensuing by holding parleys in New constituencies). Sikkim (1), and the Union also go for polling in the first begun. Wait for two-three days Bihar would go to polls in the pital), is keeping close watch polls. Delhi. All the constituencies in Territories of Andaman and phase. and you will come to know our first phase, notifications for over the development and In the given scenario, if the You have to be here, among both the Telugu-speaking Nicobar (1) and Lakshadweep All the 175 Assembly seats formula as well as other details,” which have been issued on determined that the RJD will Congress too sticks to its posi- the people of the state, to assess States Andhra Pradesh and (1), the notification said. Eight in the Andhra Pradesh assem- Jha said who reached Delhi to Monday. not contest less than half of the tion, the RJD will have to sac- the situation on the ground and Telangana will go to polls on constituencies (out of 80) in bly, 60 of Arunachal Pradesh, convey the feelings of Bihar to The current impasse sur- total 40 seats. rifice at least four seats to then take a realistic decision,” April 11 in the first phase. In Uttar Pradesh, two (of 42) in 32 of Sikkim and 28 of the central leadership. faced following RJD leader RLSP's head Upendra is accommodate others allies of CPI(ML) general secretary the first phase, voting will take West Bengal, four (of 40) in Odisha's 28 assembly seats The “mahagathbandhan” Tejashwi Yadav indicating “fis- pressing for not less than four the mahagathbhandhan. And Dipankar Bhattacharya place in Andhra Pradesh (25 Bihar and two (of 6) in Jammu will also cast their vote in the in Bihar formally acknowl- sures” as crisis deepened in the seats while HAM supremo this is something Lalu is not stated. seats), Telangana (17), & Kashmir will also go to first phase on April 11. - $ !"!!$%!% ! Q $ R" )-0%- 12 The bus yatra would also mark the party’s campaign for eeking to scotch specula- the assembly elections slated )-0%- 12 Pappu... And now ‘Pappu’s woman! It is condemnable,” Stions about a rift in its State later this year, he said. “We will Pappi’ has also arrived! Wasn't Gurjar told PTI. “The BJP on unit, the Congress on Monday now follow the Andhra- nion Culture Minister and Priyanka already a daughter of its own should take some said it is united in Haryana and Karnataka model, which I had UBJP MP Mahesh Sharma this nation, a daughter of the action against him.” will display this unity when started about two decades back, has kicked up an unsavoury Congress. And would she not Sharma also claimed oppo- leaders undertake a bus yatra to to put all the leaders in one bus controversy by describing remain so in future? What sition leaders do not want a launch its election campaign and take them around,” Azad Congress president Rahul new has she brought in?),” he strong Government at the there. Itdenied differences said. Gandhi as “Pappu” and his sis- told a crowd of his supporters Centre but a weak one. They among functionaries over a The Congress did it in ter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as during his speech delivered want to support “Pappu, who state coordination committee Karnataka in 1999-2000 and in “Pappu ki Pappi” during a poll on March 16. has remained a Pappu”, he meeting being called off after Andhra Pradesh in 2003-2004, campaign in Gautam Buddh Regional politicians like said. He also attacked the being announced. he said . Nagar, inviting sharp riposte West Bengal Chief Minister Congress party for keeping Congress general secretary “They are different before from the Opposition Mamata Banerjee or her the Nehru-Gandhi family at the in-charge of Haryana Ghulam entering the bus, but when they A purported video of Karnataka counterpart H D helm. Nabi Azad's remark came days come out of the bus after a few Sharma's speech in his parlia- Kumaraswamy would make “First (Pandit Jawaharlal) after a coordination committee weeks, they are one. Twenty mentary constituency's no difference to the local peo- Nehru, then (former PM) Rajiv in Haryana was withdrawn leaders become one. When Sikandrabad area has gone ple even if they were “to come Gandhi, then Sanjay Gandhi, soon after it was made public. they speak from one stage, viral on social media in which dance or sing” here, Sharma thereafter Rahul (Gandhi) and Reportedly, a section in the & & $ . ' when they eat from the same he is seen condemning not only said. now Priyanka (Gandhi state unit expressed resent- ( %) plate, they become one. So, we Gandhi family politicians, but “If Mamata Banerjee Vadra)...And if there will be ment over inclusion and exclu- are working out this plan for a also other regional leaders dances Kathak (a classical another, it will also be a sion of some leaders in the The committee is likely to denied any resentment or dif- yatra” as part of its Lok Sabha bus tour,” Azad told reporters including BSP supremo dance form) here, Gandhi. Are they doing some panel. Two days ago, the party meet on Tuesday with former ferences over the committee's poll campaign in the State, here. During the yatra, he said, Mayawati, TMC chief Mamata Kumarasawamy, the CM of favour to the country?” he had announced the coordina- Haryana Chief Minister formation. Azad said. leaders would be laying the Banerjee and SP president Karanataka, comes and sings a asked. tion committee for the State Bhupinder Singh Hooda as its In its proposed meeting on Polling in 10 Lok Sabha foundations of the party's cam- Akhilesh Yadav. song here, who is going to lis- “If you want to rise above and later withdrew it, but there chairman, Azad said. Tuesday, it would decide the seats in the State will be held on paign for the Assembly elec- “Pappu kehta hai main ten to them? They have just 72 them, you can see only one was no major reason, he said. The Congress leader has date for the launch of the “bus May 12. tions. prime minister banunga… seats (in Lok Sabha). How will tiger and that is (Prime Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, they get 200 more (for a sim- Minister) Narendra Modi,” he Pappu.. Aur ab 'Pappu ki Pappi' ple majority)?” the Minister said. (3) bhi aa gayi hai. Wo Priyanka said. Congress national secre- Gautam Buddh Nagar goes * 1! kya pehle hamare desh ki beti tary and UP-west co-incharge to polls on April 11 in the first nahi thi kya, Congress ki beti Dheeraj Gurjar slammed the of the seven-phased Lok Sabha nahi thi kya, aage nahi rahegi Minister for his remarks. elections. Sikandrabad, which ( 1 kya? kya naya leke aayi hai? “As are his thoughts, so are geographically falls in the (.4 (Pappu says he wants to his words. Being on such a Bulandshahr district, is a part New Delhi: With the objective patrolling aspects and aspects become Prime Minister. responsible post, Sharma ji has of the Gautam Buddh Nagar of fostering closer military ties related to humanitarian mine )-0%- 12 Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, made such a remark against a parliamentary seat. 2! with African nations, the first assistance. ever Africa-India Field The participating coun- he average assets of 153 )-0%- 12 AM Khanwilkar and Ajay Training Exercise-2019 called tries from Africa include Benin, TMPs who were re-elected in Rastogi said. AFINDEX-19 started in Pune Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, 2014 grew by 142 per cent, * 8 he Supreme Court has said The bench further said, “A on Monday and will end on Kenya, Mauritius, averaging 13.32 crore per MP, Tthat acid attack is an crime of this nature does not March 27. At least 17 nations Mozambique, Namibia, with Shatrughan Sinha, Pinaki “uncivilised and heartless deserve any kind of clemency. from the African continent are Niger,Nigeria, Senegal, South Mishra and Supriya Sule shar- ! crime” which does not deserve This court cannot be oblivious taking part in the exercise to Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, ing the top honours. Among any clemency. of the situation that the victim plan and conduct humanitari- Uganda, Zambia and the MPs, the highest rise of New Delhi: The scourge of ter- the people of two countries, relations between Japan and The apex court observed must have suffered an emo- an mine assistance and peace Zimbabwe came together for 116.73 crore was made by rorism threatening the world growing engagement in many India, Harivansh said it would this while asking two convicts, tional distress which cannot be keeping operations under the opening ceremony along Shatrughan Sinha, who was figured prominently during fronts, the future of India- be ideal if the Upper Houses of who have already undergone compensated either by sen- Chapter seven of the UN Peace with a contingent of Maratha with the BJP. In 2009, his assets the talks between India and Japan bilateral relation is full of the both Parliaments sign an five year jail for throwing acid tencing the accused or by grant Keeping operations. Light Infantry representing were around 15 crore which Japan when a parliamentary promise and potential. agreement to strengthen par- on a 19-year-old girl in 2004, of any compensation.” Giving details of the inau- India. went upto 131 crore in 2014. delegation led by Deputy The Indian delegation liamentary cooperation for to pay 1.5 lakh each as addi- The court delivered its ver- gural conclave, officials said Major General Sanjeev Pinaki Mishra of Biju Chairman Harivansh visited included Bhubaneswar Kalita, which the work is underway. tional compensation to the dict on an appeal filed by the here on Monday the exercise Sharma, General Officer Janata Dal (BJD) showed an that country recently. Noting Shamsher Singh Manhas and Referring to the Summit victim. state challenging the March 24, will focus on exchange of best Commanding, Golden Katar increase of 107 crore in his that terrorism tops the list of all Banda Prakash( all Members of meeting in 2018 between both The top court also asked 2008 judgement of the practices between the partici- Division, who was the Chief assets, to 137 crore in 2014. existential threats that the Rajya Sabha), the Secretary- the Prime Ministers, which the Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh High Court pating nations, team building Guest for the opening cere- The third highest jump world faces today, the Deputy General, Rajya Sabha and other achieved numerous milestones Government to pay compen- which had reduced the 10-year and tactical level operations in mony, reviewed the parade, in was made by Supriya Sule of Chairman thanked Japan for officials of the Rajya Sabha covering areas as diverse as eco- sation to acid attack survivor jail term awarded to both the conduct of United Nations presence of a large number of the Nationalist Congress Party expressing solidarity with India Secretariat, an official press state- nomic cooperation, maritime under the Victim men by a trial court to five mandated tasks to include Defence Attaches and other (NCP) whose assets climbed in its fight against global terror. ment from the Rajya Sabha said. security, new and digital tech- Compensation Scheme. years. establishment of a new mission, officials of the participating from 51 crore in 2009 to The Speaker of House of The Indian delegation nologies, agriculture, food pro- “Indeed, it cannot be ruled According to the victim, siting of a United Nations countries. A fly past by a set of 113 crore in 2014. Representative, Japan with interacted with their Japanese cessing and healthcare part- out that in the present case the she was on her way to college Headquarters for Peace Advanced Light Helicopters According to Election whom the delegation interact- counterparts under the aegis of nership, the Deputy Chairman victim had suffered an on July 12, 2004 when the two Keeping operations, siting of and Cheetah Helicopter of the Watch and Association of ed condemned terrorism and Japan-India Parliamentary called upon the Japanese com- uncivilised and heartless crime men came on a two-wheeler Military Observer sites during Indian Army carrying the flags Democratic Reforms (ADR), assured assistance to India in its Friendship League(JIPFL). panies to participate in flagship committed by the respondents and threw acid on her and fled the peace keeping missions, of United Nations, India and average asset growth for 153 fight against terrorism. Deputy Appreciating the role of JIPFL initiatives such as Make in (two convicts) and there is no the spot. She had suffered 16 protection of civilians, nuances the AFINDEX was the high- MPs in five years (from 2009 to Chairman expressed that given in providing bipartisan politi- India, Digital India, Skill India room for leniency which can be per cent burn injury in the of standing combat deploy- light of the opening ceremony. 2014) was 7.81 crore. the close friendship among cal support for strengthening and Smart cities. PNS conceived,” a Bench of Justices incident. ment, convoy protection, PNS The independent public research groups compared financial details submitted by 153 MPs who were re-elected in 2014. ( ) * + The study found that aver- age assets of these MPs in 2009 was 5.50 crore which )-0%- 12 Ramalingeshwara Temple, the World Heritage site selec- tion, the earth was dug three more than doubled to 13.32 dates back to 1213 AD during tion process. meters deep for the foundation. crore. aving been pipped by the period of the Kakatiya While many structures of It was then filled with sand and Among the top 10 high net HJaipur City last year, the ruler Ganapati Deva. Now the the 1200 AD era are now in for the sand mixture to become worth MPs include Harsimrat 800-year-old Warangal-based temple, known for its architec- poor status, this temple, dedi- strong, it was mixed with gran- Kaur Badal of Shiromani Akali Ramappa Temple, the only tural marvel is under the pro- cated to God Shiva seems to ite, jaggery and Karakkaya Dal (SAD) at number 6 and temple in the country named tection of the Kakatiya Heritage have remain untouched by the (Chebula),” said the ASI offi- Varun Gandhi of the BJP at after its sculptor Rampapa, has Trust (KHT) that has been vagaries of the weather. For cial. 10th slot. Gandhi had shown been nominated for the pushing it for the World instance, there are cracks from Another unique feature of his assets to be only 4 crore in UNESCO World Heritage site Heritage tag since 2012, even the beams on the temple floor the temple is that it was carved 2009 which jumped to 35 selection process for 2019. It is before the formation of the but despite this, the structure with dolomite rocks, which crore in 2014. India's only entry this year. The Telangana State. has not collapsed. “The tem- are so intricate that even a hair At the party level, 72 BJP Archeological Survey of India The dossier was submitted ple roof (garbhalayam) of the can pass through it. The pillars MPs showed an average jump (ASI) has written to the to the Centre in 2018 along temple is built with bricks have 13 significant carvings, of 7.54 crore while 28 UNESCO for its nomination, with the dossier of Jaipur city. which are so light that they can probably indicating the thir- Congress MPs had an average said sources in the premier Both technically qualified but float on water. Also, it is built teenth century during which rise of 6.35 crore in their conservation agency under the the Centre chose Jaipur city on the sand box technology, the temple was built. Every assets. Union Culture Ministry. over Ramappa Temple in 2018. which made it resistant to Shivratri, a Hindu festival ded- Among top leaders, Located in Palmapet in Now, said an official in the ASI, earthquakes and other natural icated to Lord Shiva, the tem- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Mulugu district, the Ramappa the temple has become the calamities. Depending on the ple witnesses huge congrega- assets went up from 2 crore in Temple, also known as the country's only nomination for size and area of the construc- tion of Hindu devotees. 2009 to 7 crore in 2014. # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+, $'($ )$ $ %Q 3 7 pressure from subaltern ranks Both the parties had joint- from Raiganj, Isha Khan in both the sides party source L0-0)7) ly contested the Assembly elec- Chowdhury from Malda 3 7 sounds philosophical adding CPI(M) candidate Dr Nandini ith alliance talks between said. “We want an alliance. The tions in 2016 with the Left North, his uncle AH Khan her party has no problem with Mukherjee a professor of com- Wthe Congress and the leaders should shun their per- 2) -73 Front managing to get nearly Chowdhury from Malda South, ntimely spells of squalls colours as “we use blue, pink, puter science from neighbour- Left Front almost crumbling sonal ego and look at the inter- 90 percent of its votes trans- Adhir Chowdhury from Uover the past a few days yellow and many other hues.” ing Jadavpur University. down, Bengal tended to head ests of the common people who "-:2:7,371 ferred to the Congress where- Behrampore, Abhijeet seem to have given the Roy and her husband a for- “Yes South Kolkata is a for a four-corner fight in the have been suffering at the as the latter managing to trans- Mukheree from Jangipur, Abu Trinamool Congress’ candi- mer TMC MLA and a scholar highly conscious political con- general elections. Leaders from hands of TMC,” said Abu 71-7 )% fer about 74 percent of its Hena from Murshidabad, dates a respite from early sum- have been in and out of the stituency,” she says adding how- both the parties said they had Akhtar a Congress worker votes transferred to the Left. Nepal Chandra Mahato from mer heat which is easily visible party on more than one occa- ever the people here “are tradi- not been approached by the from Kolkata said. “Had the Congress been able to Purulia. from the face South Kolkata sions. The couple had left the tionally Congress-Trinamool other side after Saturday “We want an alliance to , :,371 transfer its votes like we did we The Left Front however party nominee Mala Roy. Congress to join Mamata Congress and lately Mamata evening. resist both the TMC and BJP as would have formed the was holding a marathon meet- Taking advantage of the Banerjee’s battle against the Banerjee-oriented. So I am Subsequently Pradesh both are the two sides of the "-71-703 Government,” said a senior ing on its next strategy. Insiders “extended Spring,” Roy the Left Front before coming back confident that I will win.” Congress president Somen same coin,” said Samarpan PCC member adding “Though said that one group in the Chairman (equivalent to Speaker to the parent party. Banerjee had once won Mitra on Sunday night flew to another Congress worker from :2%-:3;71- out of 294 the Alliance got 77 Front was for leaving the 17 of a State Assembly) of Kolkata Subsequently she joined the this seat by a huge margin of Delhi with a list of 42 probable Kasba blaming party MP seats we lost out to the seats to the Congress irrespec- Municipal Corporation and a TMC again in 2015 to become 2.35 lakh votes she reminds not candidates for party president “Pradip Bhattacharya and Deep :- 32)M Trinamool Congress in 70 seats tive of the other party’s stance “homemaker to the hilt” has a councilor and then the forgetting however that BJP Rahul Gandhi’s approval. PCC Dasmunshi for the failure of by small margins of 150 to which would not only save the drawn forward the fervor of Holi Chairman of KMC. Ever since, candidate Tathagata Roy had in leaders on Monday said talks.” L 4,000 votes.” CPI(M) from allegations of by a few days even as she plays she has been loyal to the party. 2014 elections come second Gandhi had “given his go- CPI(M)’s Dilip Jana want- Keeping that prospect in spoiling the alliance but also with colour while in election trail. “I am a loyal soldier of taking a lead from a couple of ahead and anytime soon the ed the party to “shed its big- mind a number of leaders on keep doors of talks open. “Everyone has a child hidden Mamata Banerjee. She has asked Assembly segments. AICC may declare a prelimi- brother attitude and follow the respectively. both sides had been asking for The second groups wanted inside. I too am no different. So me to go, contest and win the On the possible Left- nary list of 12 or 15 candidates.” path shown by the great Jyoti The Congress had also alliance between “particularly to go it all out to give the when I have found this oppor- polls from a constituency one Congress alliance she says, “I Even as Congress on Basu to sew up the alliance.” been asking for Raiganj seat because the Election Congress the real feel of its tunity to play with Aabir” or represented by herself. I will try don’t consume rejected stuffs,” Monday went ahead with its The Congress had been where former Union Minister Commission looks more seri- strength in the State. The third Gulaal (dry colours), “particularly my level best to do that” she says and on BJP one of her party men decision to announce its can- asking for 18 seats while the Deepa Dasmunshi had in 2014 ous beginning its area domi- opinion wanted to leave 11-13 with the children of the neigh- in the midst of taking a mid-day says “western disturbances do didates’ list the Left tended took Left was not willing to part with lost out to the Left Front’s Md nation exercise pretty early.” seats --- including the 4 seats bourhood,” she says liberally leave of a couple of hours when come occasionally only to fade a cautious approach withhold- 13-14 seats. Out of the 18 seats Salim by a wafer-thin margin While the Congress was the party had won in 2014 --- smearing faces with green Aabir. she goes back home to have a away with time,” reminding the ing its decision for the remain- the major bones of contention of 1,300 votes. With the almost ready with its list of 12 for the Congress. And why does she use light dinner with rice, fish, curry, “people of Bengal are largely not ing 17 seats which it had left was Purulia --- from where the “CPI(M) trying to dictate its candidates sources told your The BJP which had fast green only? “There is no hard neem-brinjal fry and some chut- communally oriented. You can out pending seat-sharing dis- Congress had in 2014 polled terms on us” and with Rahul reporter that the party could come up as the prime opposi- and fast rule about colours. ney. “I take plenty of water dur- firm up some support by con- cussions between the two sides. about 2.5 lakh votes whereas Gandhi categorically asking field Priya Roy Chowdhury tion party in the State on the Spring is the season of colours. ing my campaigns,” she says fusing nationalist and commu- Amidst talk process the Left the Left had got 3.25 lakh the State party units “not to from Coochbehar, Sukh Bilas other hand was likely to Any colour can be used. Green aware that her constituency was nal ideas but permanently the had earlier announced its list of votes—and Basirhat where the make compromise on the Burma from Jalpaiguri, announce its own list of can- however is more favourite once represented by the likes of fight will remain between Left 25 candidates. Left and Congress got about party’s prestige we had no Shankar Malakar from didates on Tuesday, party because it carries a meaning. It Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. ideology and the one preached There has considerable 2.84 lakh and 1.20 lakh votes other way but to stop the talks.” Darjeeling, Deepa Dasmunshi sources said. is more akin to nature,” she She contesting against by Mamata Banerjee.” !"# $% & $' ()' ' + ',"'
1-))2 39 seats on its own. challenge posed by the break- Though Tamil Nadu will away AMMK faction. tage is set for the ‘mother of see four-cornered contests in all While the AMMK is sure & )30 incident and the protest, a Sall battles’ in Tamil Nadu. the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies to erode the strength of police team led by senior offi- Both the DMK and the and the 18 assembly by-polls AIADMK in some of the con- ith the first phase of Lok cers rushed to the spot and AIADMK, the two main pro- (this may go up to 21 by-polls stituencies dominated by the WSabha polls inching clos- defused the situation. They tagonists, announced the as the apex court would decide Thevar community ( the com- er, some unidentified miscre- assured the agitated mob that names of candidates and con- by this weekend the pleas by the munity to which Dhinakaran, ants tried to fuel communal the idols would be repaired or stituencies from where the par- opposition DMK to conduct Sasikala belong), what type of hatred in the sensitive replaced and the culprits would ties would lock horns for con- the by-polls in three more damage the MNM would cause Gorakhpur by throwing broken be brought to justice in the trolling the State as well as the vacant seats which are is yet to be seen. Kamal Haasan, idols in Padri Bazaar area on shortest possible time. Centre. enmeshed in legal imbroglio), who prefers to be addressed as Monday morning. Circle officer of Voters in Tamil Nadu will the main fight would be Ulaga Nayakan (Global Hero) Luckily, the local police Gorakhnath, Pravin Singh, said decide on April 18 which polit- between the fronts led by the is yet to declare the ideology of responded to an SOS in time that prima facie it appeared to ical formation should rule not AIADMK and the DMK. the party though it has seen and assured the agitated peo- be an act of mischief and a only the country but also the The AIADMK leadership many leaders making an exit. ple of initiating stern action probe was underway. fate of the Edappady had shown that it is no differ- The AMMK would contest against the perpetrators. The police were trying to Palaniswamy government in ent from the DMK in dynasty from 38 constituencies in the A heavy police force was identify those responsible for the State. This is because the and family politics. The list of State leaving one seat to the later deployed to avert any the incident. by-polls to be held on the AIADMK candidates include P SDPI. “It is certain that the untoward incident. Meanwhile, in same day to 18 assembly con- Raveendranatha Kumar (son of AMMK and the MNM would The police also registered Muzaffarnagar, a 17-year-old stituencies is crucial as well as deputy chief minister O end up as also ran in this bat- a case against unknown per- Dalit girl was gang-raped by critical for both the AIADMK Panneerselvam) , Manoj tle. These parties are unlikely sons and started investigation. five youths at Phulat village and the DMK. Pandian (son of former Speaker to make any impact in this elec- As per reports, residents of under Ratanpuri police station There are two more fonts Paul Pandian) and VVR Rajan tion . The DMK is having an Padri Bazaar area in on Sunday evening and the in the State in addition to the Sathyan (son of Madirai MLA overall advantage in this elec- Gorakhpur where shocked to entire act was filmed by the two fronts led by the traditional Rajan Chellappa) who will tion ,” said Sam Rajappa, vet- find at least 12 broken idols miscreants. After a case was rivals, the AADMK and the contest from Theni and eran commentator. strewn at the roadside on registered, the police arrested DMK. The AMMK led by Madurai respectively. J But T Ramakrisnan, author Monday morning. The idols three of the accused. TTV Dhinakaran (who was Jayavardhan, who is seeking re- and columnist is of the view from Natveer Baba temple and As per the report lodged by eased out of the AIADMK election from Chennai South is that one should not underesti- other roadside places of wor- the girl’s brother, she had gone along with his aunt and former the son of AIADMK senior mate the AIADMK led front. ship were dumped there after to the field on Sunday after- Jayalaluthaa aide V K Sasikala) minister D Jayakumar. “TTV Dhinakaran will pose damaging them. noon to collect fodder for cat- and film actor-turned politician Interestingly, only six of sit- problems. But Eda As the news of recovery of tle when the five accused Kamal Haasan too are in the ting 37 MPs who won the 2014 Palaniswamy and broken idols spread, hundreds forcibly dragged her to a fray in all the constituencies. Lok Sabha election have been Panneerselvam are seasoned of local residents converged on secluded place and took turns While the AMMK is having an re-nominated to contest this politicians who are capable of the spot within no time and with her. electoral alliance with the SDPI, time. The party leadership has springing surprises. This is an raised slogans against the police The miscreants filmed the an Islamic extremist outfit, the brought in the old war horses open match in spite of the fact and one community, alleging entire act and threatened to Makkal Neethi Maiam of like KP Munusamy and Agri SS that DMK-led front has a slight 4 )% M) N 7 ! its hand in the mischief. make the video public if she Kamal Haasan is fighting all the Krishnamurthi to take on the edge,” said Ramakrishnan. , 8+9: %) On learning about the reported the matter to anyone. " &$ ) .//$0 #$ %& , $ ' ' )/& & him brought dead. Ahmad Lone from his home in This is the fifth incident Dogripora village, Awantipora herself wrote to the Chief Chidambaram and facilitate errorists shot dead anoth- since past week in which civil- in Pulwama and later dumped 1-))2 Election Commissioner stat- his fraudulent victory,” Ter ‘unarmed’ youth outside ians were targeted by terrorists his body in an adjoining village. ing that Chidambaram’s win Jayalalithaa had told the CEC. his home in Reshipora area of and four among them later suc- Same day terrorists shot at n what could be a major was by fraudulent means and Though the case was filed Tral in South Kashmir’s cumbed to their injuries. and injured National Conference Irelief to Congress strong- not based on the votes cast by in 2009, the court is yet to Pulwama district on Monday A civilian, a woman SPO block president Mohammad man and former union the electorate. complete the hearing . “For evening. and an army deserter were Ismail Wani outside his home at finance minister P Chief minister J five years, Chidambaram The deceased has been iden- killed and a National Bijbheara in south Kashmir’s Chidambaram, AIADMK Jayalalithaa, in a letter to the played all tricks to get the case tified as Mohsin Ahmad Wani Conference (NC) leader was Anantnag district. leader Raja Kannappan quit chief election commissioner derailed. Once the court son of Gh Mohammad Wani. injured in these firing inci- On Wednesday, terrorists the party and joined the DMK in 2011 had said that during agreed to take up the case, it According to ground dents. killed 37-year-old youth on Monday. Raja Kannappan counting of votes in the 2009 took us nearly three years to reports, “Wani was shot at by On Saturday, a woman Showkat Ahmad Naik outside had filed an election petition Lok Sabha election , ‘blatant collect the evidences and sub- terrorists outside his home in Special Police Officer, Khusboo his home at Pinglina village in in Madras High Court chal- irregularities’ were committed mit the evidences. Then there Reshipora village of Tral on Jan, was killed by terrorists in Pulwama district. Naik had lenging the election of by the Data Entry Officers at were the routine delays due Monday evening”. He was shift- Shopian inside her house. joined the Army but deserted Chidambaram from the Sivaganga to further the poll to retirement of judges and ! 4 & .! . ed to sub district hospital in the On Thursday terrorists during training in September Sivaganga Lok Sabha con- prospects of Chidambaram. court holidays,” explained . 7 area where doctors declared abducted 40-year-old Manzoor last year. stituency in the 2009 General Jayalalithaa said in the let- Saravana Kumar, the Madas 4. %) Election. Though it is more ter that 3400 votes polled by High Court lawyer pursuing than decade since he filed the Kannappan from 11 polling the case. According to Lt- Col petition, the case is getting stations were entered in He said though Raja Devender Anand, Ministry of dragged on much to the relief favour of Chidambaram and Kannappan had crossed over Defence Spokesman in Jammu, of Chidambaram. 1617 votes polled by the later to the DMK, it would not “Pakistan army initiated ‘unpro- The victory of were entered in favour of the affect the case. “He would not voked’ ceasefire violation by Chidambaram in the 2009 AIADMK candidate. She said be able t withdraw the case as shelling forward areas and tar- election was shrouded in con- this was done by the DEOs at that stage is over. We expect geting Indian posts along the troversy from the day the the behest of the then DMK the court to pronounce the line of control in Sunderbani results were announced. government and no action verdict in this year itself” said sector sunday evening at around Though the returning officer was taken against the opera- Saraana Kumar. 6.30 p.m”. The firing continued initially declared that tors who indulged in such Raja Kannappan jumped 4 & .! in the area for about four hours, Chidambaram lost the elec- grave offences. the fence on Monday and local reports claimed. tion, the former had to retract “The votes that were phys- went to the DMK camp as the & After a brief lull, Pakistan the announcement. At the ically entered by the counting AIADMK leadership over- army once again resorted to end of the day Chidambaram agents/ counting officers of looked him while selecting 24 year old Rifleman heavy shelling early Monday was declared elected by a Kannappan were deliberately the candidates for the Lok Aattained martyrdom in a morning in the same sector at wafer thin majority of 3354 changed by the DEOs at the Sabha election. Chances are fresh incident of ceasefire vio- around 5.30 a.m In response, votes, the lowest margin of time of making entries in that his case against lation along the line of control Indian army retaliated strong- victory from south India. Form-20. A comparison of the Chidambaram may remain in Keeri Battal area of ly and effectively. As the firing Raja Kannappan’s argu- hand written entries made by as the longest fought election Sunderbani sector of Rajouri continued Rifleman Karamjeet ment was that the data entry the counting agents of petition in the country. Tamil district early Monday morning. Singh received critical injuries operators employed in the Kannappan and the entries Nadu electorate are electing Three other soldiers of the and later he succumbed to his counting station by the then made by the Data Entry their MPs on April 18 and Indian army also received injuries. Lt Col Devender DMK government entered Operators in Form 20 would there is no possibility of any injuries and were rushed to the Anand said, “martyred army the votes polled by him in the clearly reveal that the votes verdict in this case by that nearby army hospital. jawan hailed from Janer village account of Chidambaram and polled in favour of Kannappan time. As tennis commentators Tension prevailed in the of Dharam Kot tehsil in Moga vice versa. J Jayalalithaa, the were entered with mala fide say, it is Advantagearea following fresh escalation district of Punjab and is sur- then Leader of the Opposition intention to favour Chidambaram. since late Sunday evening. vived by his parents”. 3 ! %) % 9
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Terming and BJP workers accompanied chief minister Manohar pancreatic cancer on Sunday. leaders and workers to pay Parrikar as Chief Minister of the funeral cortege from the Parrikar, who died after a long After arriving in the coastal their last respects. commoners, the Cabinet reso- Kala Academy Arts and illness. state, Modi reached the Kala Parrikar, a four-time chief lution remembered his contri- Cultural Centre, where the The meeting will be held at Academy in Panaji where he minister, died at his private res- bution to the welfare of armed remains had been kept 5 pm at the institute’s P C paid his last respect to the 63- idence Sunday evening after forces and ex-service men. throughout the day for the Saxena auditorium here, an year-old senior leader. He met battling the pancreatic ailment After observing a two- public to pay last respects to the IIT-B spokesperson said. Parrikar’s family members and since February last year. The minute silence, the Cabinet nearby Miramar beach. Parrikar, 63, who had also offered his condolences to IIT graduate represented Panaji meeting chaired by Prime The mortal remains of been the defence minister, died them. Assembly seat in the state for Minister Narendra Modi Parrikar, wrapped in the on Sunday evening at his pri- Defence minister Nirmala over two decades. passed a resolution which said, national tri-colour, were placed vate residence in Goa after bat- Sitharaman also met Parrikar’s Parrikar’s final journey will in his death the country has lost on a pyre amid a 21 gun salute tling a pancreatic ailment since family members. begin after 4 pm. an able administrator who was at the beach and his elder son over a year. Earlier in New Delhi, a His last rites will be per- affectionately called the “chief Utpal Parrikar consigned it to . %) In 2017, he addressed the Union Cabinet meeting was formed at 5 pm at the Miramar minister of commoners.” flames. 55th convocation of the convened to condole the beach here, next to the memo- “Shri Parrikar will be Parrikar, 63, is survived by 4 $& / $& ' + . 5 33$ He served as Defence Minister Mumbai-based institute where demise of Parrikar, following rial of Goa’s first chief minister remembered for his simplicity two sons, two daughter in-laws $ % / ) 5$ $3/$ 3 $& in the Narendra Modi cabinet he told the graduates to take up which Modi left for Goa. Dayanand Bandodkar, who and his abilities as an excep- and a grandson. 6%) '/) $ $0$ '$/$ ' from 2014-17 before returning jobs in social and development BJP president Amit Shah was also cremated there. tional administrator. His con- Top BJP leaders including to state politics. sectors. will also be in the coastal state Parrikar would be accord- tribution to the building of Prime Minister Narendra 3/ . ' $ +/&$' His death has triggered a An alumnus of the famed to take part in the funeral pro- ed a state funeral with full mil- modern Goa and to the mod- Modi, BJP President Amit political crisis in Goa, with the institute, he also asked students cession of the late leader, the itary honours, according to the ernization of India’s Armed Shah, Union Ministers Nirmala floral tributes to Parrikar. Parrikar was Chief BJP being unable to come up to join politics and the Army, party said. home ministry. The central Forces as well as improvement Sitharaman, Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Chief Minister of Goa on four sepa- with a alternative Chief said a former IIT-B student The chief minister’s body government has announced to the lives of ex-Servicemen Smriti Irani, Suresh Prabhu Minister Devendra Fadnavis rate occasions, but could not Ministerial candidate, who is who was present at the convo- has been kept at the Kala national mourning on will never be forgotten,” the res- and Ramdas Athawale offered also paid his last respects. complete a single term in office. acceptable to coalition allies. cation ceremony. Academy to allow the public Monday. olution read. PNS 2 $ " . $/3$ ' $ 4$(' .$& Mumbai: When a young and shooter recalled while talking in international champi- little known Tejaswini Sawant to PTI over phone. onships. Panaji: Thousands of people was in urgent need of financial “The amount was around She said after the early suc- thronged the streets of the state help to participate in a shoot- Rs 1 lakh and it was the most cess in her career, she received capital Monday to catch a final ing world championship in needed help for me that changed offers for a job in the Goa gov- glimpse of Goa chief minister Germany, Goa chief minister my entire career,” she said. ernment and financial help for Manohar Parrikar, who died of Manohar Parrikar came as her It helped Sawant move travel and training expenses till a pancreatic ailment, as his ray of hope. ahead as she scored 397 and 396 she wanted to play. mortal remains was brought to The support not only out of 400 in two rounds of the “I regret that I could never the BJP office here for party enabled the shooter from event, comfortably securing a thank Parrikar properly for workers to pay their last respect. Kolhapur in Maharashtra to place among the mainstream his contribution in my life and His remains would be participate in the competition shooters to represent India. career,” the shooter said while taken to Kala Academy, around in 2005, but also became a The boost further helped expressing her grief over his three km from the BJP office, turning point in her career as her in improving her perfor- demise. later on Monday, to allow the she scaled new heights there- mance game by game, and she When contacted, Patil, who public pay their tribute to him. after, Sawant said. subsequently became the first is currently Maharashtra’s rev- A pall of gloom descended Her only regret now is that Indian woman shooter to win enue minister, said he shared on the BJP office and hundreds she could not thank the chief a gold medal at the World close ties with Parrikar. of Parrikar supporters turned minister enough for his gen- Championships, with a world- He said when Sawant emotional when his mortal erosity which made a big con- record equalling score in the approached him, Parrikar’s remains, wrapped in the tri- tribution in her life and shoot- 50m rifle prone event in 2010 name came to his mind and he colour, was brought there. ing career. in Germany. called up his number for help. The truck carrying the 63- “It was a brief meeting “I could do it only because “He was like that (generous). year-old chief minister’s body with Parrikar along with fam- of two people. First, Manohar In case of Tejaswini, Parrikar travelled 5 km from his private ily friend and senior BJP leader Parrikar for his trust and finan- helped her in his own capacity. residence in Dona Paula to Chandrakant Patil. He just lis- cial support, and then He didn’t use the government Panaji, as people tried to catch tened about my performance Chandrakant Patil, who took money. Though he spent from sight of the popular leader, who and estimated the expendi- my case to Parrikar,” she said. his pocket, he never brought up rose from the small coastal state ture. He then signed a cheque Since 2006, Sawant won the issue in our subsequent to become the country’s ! ! P for me immediately,” the ace several gold and other medals conversations,” Patil said. PTI defence minister. PTI %) <
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team of Indian Coast AGuard (ICG) personnel rescued six members on board a tug “Revti” after it capsized in the Arabian Sea off the Worli Seaface in south-Central Mumbai on Monday. The ICG personnel were continuing their search one missing crew member from the capsized tug. `Revti’ was on way from Mumbai to Tarapur when the mishap took place. There were in all seven members on board the ill-fated vessel. Acting on a distress call % ) >)? from `Revti’ , the authorities M4 N @ diverted the Indian Coast ! # '! Guard Ship Amartya, a fast patrol vessel on surveillance “CG ship responded to the presently stable,” an ICG press coordinated search,” the release Ramesh J Keni (55), Dilip mission, to undertake search distress call and reached posi- release said. added. Yadav(29), both from Mumbai, ! . % >!%? ! and rescue mission. tion of Tug at 10.54 am and res- “In addition to the surface The authorities identified Shanu Kumar (19), from %) cued six from the sinking ves- search by two ships to find one the rescued sailors as Rashid Mumbai and Salem Siddiqui sel. The recovered crew has missing crew, two helo sorties Quasim Sorathiya (38), Tonoy The missing crew member been provided with necessary by chetak helicopter have been Chalak (22), both from was identified as one Abdul first aid and their condition is launched to undertake sea-air Midnapur, West Bengal, Azeez (53). # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+, 3 7 2 ! +* "2'3 '#8 $ 67 % #8 $ 8 1:%#*-/1*$+ ' ! $ / " 0 % ( $) O ' ) ( ' $ $ @ $ 2 2 ( + $ ( 2 + / 8 % eclining to release Kuldip Nayar’s - $ posthumously published book, % On Leaders and Icons: From # Jinnah to Modi, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh % Dinformed the veteran journalist’s wife that on . - ( 4 2 perusing the book, “I found a reference on 2 5 5 # - - page 172 that during my prime ministership, Government files would go to Sonia Gandhi’s * house. This statement is not true and Kuldip . did not check with me about its truth. In this + background, I would find it embarrassing to attend the book release function on February 8, 2019.” Raconteur par excellence, Nayar wrote that Singh’s lack of a popular base helped - 4 $ 1-4$3 ( his political career. Selected as Prime Minister, for 10 years, he served as a “convenient front . ! 6 man for Sonia Gandhi and her dynasty.” -4$ # Government files would go to her residence !.. where senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel guided her in day-to-day Government affairs. % ( This is hardly news for most Indians. What is startling is the revelation that when former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru suffered a stroke in January 1964, Indira 7-6 5 Gandhi ruled the country in the name of -4$ 8 her ailing father. Lal Bahadur Shastri, as mation. Indira Gandhi wanted ty byte regarding his power in the Kashmir with them, I did not 55# 6 + Minister without portfolio, “began quietly Shastri cremated in his home country he created. muck up my own creation…” $ dealing with the files marked to Nehru. town, Allahabad, away from Raj Interestingly, Nayar recounts (Mountbatten and Independent Indira Gandhi did not like this. She would Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi that when he met Louis India, Vikas: 1998: 56) 1$3 9 55# : S insist on seeing important files herself and Nehru had samadhis. She Mountbatten near London on Nayar says Jinnah sowed + + -4$ before sending them to Shastri. The latter had already (though Nayar omits )4":4: 2))1 October 1, 1971, the latter the seeds of separation when, % learnt of this but did not protest”. to mention it) denied him the recalled a conversation with during his first official visit to Nehru’s ambition to make Indira Gandhi Prime Minister’s residence at :30-%71-:--%: Jinnah at the Viceroy House in East Pakistan, he insisted that $ his successor was visible to all. In 1959, UN Teen Murti by turning it into a 3;:-"723) Delhi on April 9, 1947: “I told Bengalis would have to learn -4$ % 5 Dhebar stepped down as Congress president memorial. An enraged Lalita Jinnah that his moth-eaten Urdu, Pakistan’s national lan- ;<<= and aware of Nehru’s desire, proposed Indira trounced Indira Gandhi by 01-)%&"2)512: Pakistan would not last more guage. Yet, in India, Nehru Gandhi as next president. Aghast, Home threatening a fast-unto-death. ;2":73;;2 2 than 25 years.” Mountbatten allowed Sheikh Abdullah to . Minister Govind Ballabh Pant protested that Indira Gandhi then opposed claimed he told Jinnah that East impose Urdu on Jammu & # -4$ ( her frail health would hinder the extensive inscribing Shastri’s famous slo- E2:2773-:7 Pakistan would become an inde- Kashmir, when Kashmiri has a 6 + travels required of a Congress president. But gan, “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” on his 2:7)1- pendent country in 25-30 years. rich literary tradition. Nehru raised his voice: “she is healthier than samadhi at Vijay Ghat; Lalita However, his former Press advis- Nayar reveals that Nehru 6 ( both of us — and could put in longer hours threatened self-immolation. 2):2:7-%717 er, Alan Campbell-Johnson, told had said, “Even if Kashmir $ of work.” With that, Indira Gandhi was unan- Later, searching for an appropri- ,-)5 2:03& % Nayar, “Mountbatten’s memory were to be handed over to . * % O imously elected and cleared the first hurdle ate prime ministerial bungalow, probably fails him. I should have Pakistan on a platter, Pakistan to prime ministership. Indira Gandhi inspected the 1E-73 -") known if he had made such a would think of some other way O Indira Gandhi’s name came up after Shastri home, sneered at his remark.” Cyril Radcliffe, who to keep its quarrel with India 5 Nehru died but Morarji Desai’s ambition “middle class living” and left the &"%& 2:7)O: delineated the border, concurred alive, because Kashmir is only thwarted a consensus and the mantle fell on place to the family. )723) with Campbell-Johnson: “You are a symptom of a disease and that Shastri, who died of a heart attack less than Despite his gargantuan the first person to tell me this. I disease is hatred of India.” % two years later in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Nayar, memory, Nayar states that Jinnah )5&5-#4-72) had never heard it before.” Surely Nehru realised that the # . + who was in the media delegation, recounts joined the Indian National 2)%2)-1"& One wonders why object of hatred was India’s $ that Shastri retired slightly agitated as the Conference in 1906. Actually, the 30-%:1-2 1 Mountbatten, who presided Hindu majority. Though he . accompanying Indian media had badgered Conference had merged with the over the bloody Partition and does not say so overtly, Nayar him about the return of Haji Pir and Tithwal Indian National Congress (INC) ,%& 173 decapitation of India’s northern places the burden of maintain- ) to Pakistan after the 1965 war. Angered over in 1886; Jinnah joined INC in frontier to serve the West in the ing plurality solely on the Hindu + # the concession, his wife, Lalita, had refused 1906. He recalls Jinnah’s first 23:-&"%&3) emerging Cold War, embell- community. His ode to Noor to speak to him over the telephone. speech as President of Pakistan, & :12" ished the truth. Speaking to Jehan should have queried why + $ At the dacha, Swaran Singh asked wherein he admits the intractable Larry Collins and Dominique famous artistes in cosmopolitan Nayar, “Who do you think the next Prime problem of minorities in both 01-) :12"2 Lapierre in 1972, Mountbatten Mumbai went to Pakistan. Why, Minister will be?” Nayar repeated what countries: “…All the same, in this 1:"2 1 claimed, “I was always con- when Maharaja Hari Singh ran Shastri had told him a few months earlier: division it was impossible to vinced East Pakistan would a secular Government, did his “If I die in the next two years, my successor avoid the question of minorities 27-""4 never work. The whole concept court artist, Malika Pukhraj, go will be Indira Gandhi. If I survive, it will be being in one Dominion or the of two different peoples being to Pakistan? Above all, why did YB Chavan (then Defence Minister)”. In other.” Clearly, Jinnah knew the 7"%2723) held together over all those Saadat Hasan Manto? * % R % Delhi, he recalls, Lalita Shastri asked him, problem he was creating but went miles by the same religion was (The writer is Senior Fellow, “Where were you? Can’t you see he has been ahead. More tellingly, the Quaid- absolute nonsense. But West Nehru Memorial Museum and % % 1 poisoned, his whole body is blue?” e-Azam’s speech was not broad- Pakistan was something else, I Library; the views expressed are There was distressing politics over the cre- cast by Radio Pakistan: A reali- wanted it to work.... I wanted personal) ) * + #( ! 4 # ; 2 ' 2$ 2 ' 2 ; 5 ( ' 2 $ H ' $#7 9 O ' &)I' #7 H9 I' $ # # ' 2 ' " 9 # # : 2 # 45 ((5 4 $ ( 3(9 * $ !%4 ( 4 4% 6$ * K 5 K % K P K% : # 4 4 4 44 9 !4 - . 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flow of 670 mld (million litres per NMCG is developing infra- four major tributaries of Ganga — Declared as an authority in is indeed a gargantuan task. day) of sewage into Ganga while structure for sewage treatment, the Yamuna, Gomati, Damodar October 2016 under the Realising that the scores of 243.27 has been earmarked for surface cleaning, afforestation along and Mahananda — and further Environment Protection Act of interception and diversion drains, improving the Patna riverfront the river bank, monitoring indus- broad-based in 1995 with the inclu- 1986, NMCG has since then taken sewage treatment plants and sewage involving construction of new ghats, trial effluents, development of river sion of other rivers and renamed as a collaborative approach, converg- pumping stations need to be oper- promenade and community-cum- front, saving biodiversity and the National River Conservation ing multiple agencies at both the ated and maintained efficiently — cultural centre among others. improving public awareness. With Plan (NRCP). Also, 34 other rivers Central and State level under one which has been one of the weak The Namami Gange pro- seven thrust areas and 21 action were taken up for cleaning with the roof with an aim to achieve the goal links in the efforts made to clean the 12)O::1- gramme, which is undertaking this points, it has enough on its plate to same model of GAP. of clean Ganga within the next river over the last three decades — <#K massive task as an Integrated qualify as a separate Ministry. However, while GAP has man- decade or so. it has opted to award Operation and & 9; Conservation Mission, was Efforts to clean up Ganga had aged to spend less than 4,000 crore With a catchment area of Maintenance contract for a period ' renewed effort to cleanse the approved as a flagship programme started as early as in 1979, when the in three decades, the reconstituted 8,61,494 square km, the Ganga of 15 years to SPVs, which involve Ganga was made by Prime by the Union Government in June Central Board for the Prevention body (NMCG) has already spent basin covers no less than 11 States, various stake holders. $ O Q AMinister Narendra Modi 2014. With a budget outlay of and Control of Water Pollution was 5,650 crore, and for year ending five of them being on the mainstem. With an allocation of a dedicat- under the Namami Gange pro- 20,000 crore, it has the twin objec- directed to undertake a comprehen- March 31, 2019, projects worth The river itself is 2,525 km long ed budget for five years and adopt- gramme, more than three decades tives of effective abatement of pol- sive survey, and its report ultimate- 2,295 crore are expected to be with a 1,000 km long stretch in ing a hybrid annuity-based PPP ' #7 &: after a similar attempt was made by lution, conservation and rejuvena- ly formed the basis for setting up of completed. With an outlay of Uttar Pradesh alone. Around 43 per model, NMCG hopes to achieve the $$ $ former Prime Minister Rajiv tion of the national river, Ganga. the Central Ganga Authority (CGA) 20,000 crore for the period 2015- cent of India’s population depends so far elusive objective, especially as Gandhi at Varanasi. Pursuing this Additionally, under the Ganga in February 1985. The Ganga 20, NMCG is aiming big with 267 on it while it makes 57 per cent of these funds are non-lapsable. NMCG seemingly elusive objective, anoth- Gram project, the Ministry of Water Project Directorate (GPD) was projects sanctioned so far costing the nation’s agricultural land fertile. has already attracted notice as one er round of foundation stone-laying Resources, River Development & established as a wing of the 26,360 crore, of which 82 have Ninety seven towns on the of the four short-listed initiatives — $ ' ceremony for projects in Bihar, Ganga Rejuvenation has identified Department of Environment, with been completed. main river stem have 155 drains dis- which includes Ofwat of the UK, #7 estimated to cost a whopping 700 1,674 gram panchayats situated on a budget of 350 crore to adminis- A comprehensive management charging 2,853 mld of sewage into Water and Electricity Company of crore, was taken up with much fan- the bank of river Ganga in five States ter the cleaning up of Ganga and to plan for Ganga was the result of a it. In addition, 1,109 gross pollut- Saudi Arabia and Water Services ' fare, this time in Patna. (Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, restore it to pristine condition, brain storming report by a consor- ing industries, mainly tanneries, Regulatory Board of Kenya — for the National Mission for Clean Jharkhand and West Bengal). A sum with the Ganga Action Plan (GAP) tium of seven IITs in January 2015. paper, pulp, sugar, textile, dyeing Public Water Agency of the Year ' #7 $ Ganga (NMCG), under the Ministry of 829 crore has been released to launched on June 14, 1986, by Adopting a comprehensive and distilleries are discharging toxic Award of 2019. Hopefully it would O R of Water Resources, River the Ministry for the construction of Rajiv Gandhi in Varanasi. approach, NMCG has brought effluents into it. Tributaries such as emerge as the winner. O # Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, toilets in 1,674 gram panchayats of From 1993 onwards, GAP-1 Ganga and its tributaries under Ramganga and Kali also contribute (The writer is former member, plans to spend 452.24 to prevent five Ganga basin States. was extended as GAP-2 to cover one umbrella. to the polluting load. 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Grappling with financial woes, the car- by sustained foreign fund According to data released country’s trade deficit amid 2017, said Sunil Sharma, Chief However, auto index, cap- rier has been looking at ways to raise fresh inflows and narrowing trade by the Commerce Ministry, the positive global cues. Investment Officer, Sanctum ital goods, IT, teck and health- funds. &,2 deficit. marginal 2.44 per cent rise in The 30-share benchmark Wealth Management. care indices ended lower by up “... An additional four aircraft have been Besides, weakness in the exports as well as lower imports advanced to hit a high of “First and obviously, dra- to 1.36 per cent. grounded due to non-payment of amounts ith the clouds of uncertainty darkening over greenback against major glob- of gold and petroleum products 38,369.59 as buying activity matic inflows have come in Investor sentiment also outstanding to lessors under their respective Wthe survival of his 25-year-old airline, Jet al currencies and a heavy buy- in February significantly nar- gathered momentum. However, from FIIs. Capitulation by retail remained upbeat on narrowing leasea agreements,” the airline said in a fil- Airways chairman Naresh Goyal on Monday sought ing in domestic equities aided rowed the country’s trade investors locked in gains push- has happened, and short cov- trade deficit, according to mar- ing to the stock exchanges. to reassure the 16,000-strong staff of the efforts to the forex market sentiment deficit to $9.6 billion. ing the key index into the neg- ering by the bears seems to be ket experts. As mentioned earlier, the company is restore the “much needed stability” in its operations domestically. Meanwhile, the Financial ative zone to hit a low of underway. Next, capital sitting The marginal 2.44 per cent actively engaged with all its aircraft lessors at the earliest. The dollar index, which Benchmark India Private Ltd 37,952.10 before bouncing back on the sidelines that is waiting increase in exports as well as and regularly providing them with updates Since a larger number of its over 100-fleet are gauges the greenback’s strength (FBIL) set the reference rate for to end 70.75 points, or 0.19 per out the elections, is going to lower imports of gold and on the efforts taken to improve the liquid- grounded leading to drastically curtailed operations, the against a basket of six curren- the rupee/dollar at 68.6088 cent, higher at 38,095.07. start feeling the pull of runaway petroleum products in ity, it said. airline is struggling to prevent a nose-dive somehow. cies, fell 0.20 per cent to 96.40. and for rupee/euro at 77.7827. Likewise, the 50-stock NSE equity prices against idle cash,” February significantly nar- “Aircraft lessors have been supportive of Goyal, in a communication to employees At the Interbank Foreign The reference rate for Nifty finished 35.35 points, or he said. rowed the country’s trade the company’s efforts in this regard,” it said, Monday evening also said talks with the airline’s Exchange, the rupee opened at rupee/British pound was fixed 0.31 per cent, higher at On a net basis, foreign deficit to $9.6 billion, data adding that all efforts are being made to min- strategic partner Etihad Airways and SBI-led lenders 68.92 and advanced to a high at 91.1184 and for rupee/100 11,462.20 after hitting the day’s institutional investors (FIIs) released by the commerce min- imise disruption to its network. are going on. The UAE carrier owns 24 percent in of 68.45 during the day. It Japanese yen at 61.50. high of 11,530.15 and a low of bought shares worth a net of istry Friday showed. Meanwhile, the shares of the company the airline. finally settled at 68.53, a rise of Further lifting market sen- 11,412.50. Among Sensex com- 4,323.49 crore on Friday, Strengthening gains, the closed at 237, up 0.87 per cent on the BSE. “Once again I assure you that I am personally 57 paise against the dollar over timent, foreign institutional ponents, Bajaj Finance topped while domestic institutional rupee appreciated 54 paise to During the day, it touched a high of 238 and committed to have the resolution process complet- its previous close. investors (FIIs) put in 1,822.99 the gainers list by surging 2.84 investors (DIIs) were net sell- 68.56 against the US dollar intra- a low of 233.40. ed as soon as possible and restore the much-need- This was the highest clos- crore on a net basis on Monday, per cent. ers to the tune of 2,130.36 day. Global crude benchmark At the NSE, the shares closed 0.68 per ed stability to our operations at the earliest,” Goyal ing level for the rupee since provisional data showed. Other winners were crore, provisional data available Brent crude futures fell 0.15 per cent higher at 236.75. said in a letter to the staff who are apprehensive of August 1, 2018 — when it “Overseas investors have PowerGrid, RIL, Axis Bank, with BSE showed. cent to $67.06 per barrel. Earlier this month, Jet Airways their future with the airline. ended at 68.43. bought $2.4 billion in equities Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, “What we are witnessing Investor sentiment was also Chairman Naresh Goyal said that more than The airline is sitting on a debt pile of over 8,200 On Friday, the domestic this month, taking net foreign IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, and what markets seem to be buoyed tracking a firming 50 of its aircraft were not operating. crore and has defaulted thrice since January, includ- currency had closed at 69.10 purchases to $4.7 billion, the NTPC, HDFC Bank, Asian telegraphing is a tilt back trend in most Asian bourses As per its website, the airline has a fleet ing on some forex debt. against the US dollar. highest in Asia. Global funds Paints, ICICI Bank, ITC, Sun towards synchronised stimu- and a higher opening in of 119 planes. On 14 February, its board had approved a bank- In the last six trading ses- have raised holdings of rupee- Pharma and Yes Bank, rising lative policy at some point in European shares on speculation “The payment of interest due on March led- resolution plan, whereby the SBI-consortium of sions, the rupee has appreciat- denominated bonds by $833 up to 2.29 per cent. the medium term future by the that the US Federal policy 19, 2019, to the debenture holder will be lenders will become the largest shareholders in the ed by 161 paise. million this month, HDFC On the other hand, Maruti Fed, ECB, Japan and Chinese makers will lower interest rate delayed owing to temporary liquidity con- airline and Goyal would exit the management as the “Indian rupee continues Securities’ Sharma said citing Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti central banks,” he said, adding forecast after weaker-than-fore- straints,” it said in a separate filing. chairman and board member. advancing for the sixth day in exchange data. Airtel, HCL Tech, M&M, L&T, that these environments are cast economic data on Friday. ' 0 % ",2$ E ,#))2 :- # 4 4-- )-0%- 12 $' . )-0%- 12 he Government on Monday $ )-0%- 12 illionaire Anil Ambani Tcautioned against fake web- Bon Monday thanked his sites claiming to be registration he Government has con- brother Mukesh and his wife portal for Kisan Urja Suraksha &,2 Tstituted an inter-minister- Nita for extending “timely evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan ial Panel for monitoring, sanc- support” after his debt-laden (KUSUM) scheme and said n RBI-appointed panel on tioning and implementation firm Reliance such websites may be misusing AMonday sought sugges- of projects under the 10,000- Communication cleared pay- the collected data. tions from the public on long- crore FAME-II programme, ments due to a service The scheme, formulated term solutions for economic aimed at incentivising clean by the Ministry of New and and financial sustainability of mobility. provider just a day before Renewable Energy (MNRE), MSME sector, including ways The Project expiry of deadline set by the aims to promote use of solar to improve credit rating mech- Implementation and Supreme Court. energy among the farmers. anism to help them raise funds Sanctioning Committee will “My sincere and heartfelt “It has been noticed that at competitive rates. be chaired by the secretary in thanks to my respected elder few websites have cropped up The panel is undertaking a the Department of Heavy brother, Mukesh and Nita, claiming to be registration por- comprehensive review of the Industries and will have other for standing by me during tal for KUSUM scheme. Such All potential beneficiaries KUSUM scheme with the objec- sector to identify causes and members including NITI these trying times, and websites are potentially duping must avoid depositing any reg- tive of providing financial and propose long-term solutions for Aayog CEO, Department for demonstrating the impor- general public and misusing istration fee or sharing impor- water security to farmers. its development, the central Promotion of Industry and tance of staying true to our data captured through fake tant data on fake websites, it The scheme consists of bank said in a statement. Internal Trade secretary, strong family values by registration portal,” the min- said, adding “they can contact three components — 10,000 The committee was set up Department of Economic extending this timely sup- istry said in a statement. their DISCOMs/state renew- MW of decentralised ground- in January under former Sebi Affairs secretary and secre- port. I and my family are The MNRE further said able energy nodal agencies or mounted grid connected chairman U K Sinha. taries in the power and new grateful we have moved that DISCOMs or electricity can visit official portal of the renewable power plants, instal- MSMEs contribute about and renewable energy ministry, beyond the past, and are distribution companies and ministry for necessary infor- lation of 17.50 lakh standalone 45 per cent of the manufactur- among others. deeply touched with this ges- state nodal agencies shall mation related to the scheme.” solar powered agriculture ing output, over 40 per cent of The Department of Heavy ture,” he said in a brief state- implement the KUSUM Last month, the Cabinet pumps, and solarisation of 10 total exports of the country, Industries, in an order, said the ment issued through the scheme for which the detailed Committee on Economic Affairs lakh grid-connected solar pow- and around 8 per cent of the committee is constituted “for company spokesperson. guidelines will be issued soon. (CCEA) approved launch of ered agriculture pumps. country’s GDP. the purpose of overall moni- toring, sanctioning and imple- mentation of the scheme, with immediate effect and until fur- ther orders”. The panel’s terms of refer- ence includes modifying cov- erage parameters for various components and sub-compo- nents of the scheme, reviewing demand incentives annually or earlier based on price and technology trends, modifying limits of fund allocations among different segments and types of vehicles, reviewing the cap for maximum incentive per vehicle, and deciding other scheme parameters for its smooth roll out.
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Like for Wwhich you can consider for post-holi cleansing ur eyes are among example a diet suggestion by our grandma and of your skin, hair and nails: those body parts, a plan given by a gym instructor will match First, you can opt for cleaning up after Holi Owhich are extremely nowhere during these festivities. But it is an indi- is to shampoo generously, and wash off the susceptible during Holi. Uses vidual’s responsibility to kill those little sweet 0" !"3 colours from the hair. It is also advised to oil the of synthetic colours that are craving monsters jumping inside or to satisfy hair again after the shampoo in an order to lock composed of chemicals pos- them with a little or optional indulgence. It has the moisture in the hair. Second, you should sess a great threat to one’s eyes. to be you and only you who can decide what and he incidence of type I Diabetes is rising by three per cent every clean your skin after Holi celebration with a face- The artificial green colour how much you are going to eat by following your Tyear, with nearly 75,000 new children being diagnosed to have wash which is gentle, and not harsh on the skin. used on Holi comes from ming or a heart. T1DM every year. Type I Diabetes is also known as Insulin Third, you can put some aloevera gel on the copper sulphate, which can What are the basics of diet which need to be Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) and Juvenile Onset areas affected by the colors or sun burn caused cause several eye infections kept in mind during festivals? Diabetes Mellitus. As of 2018, there were at least 97,000 cases of due to the long exposure in sunlight. It can also and allergy. ing and watery discharge. TESTS TO DIAGNOSE Festive season diet is very essential and a juvenile Diabetes reported in India alone, which is alarming. be helpful to reduce the itching on the skin, Eye infections are caused Eyelids become inflamed and, EYE INFECTION: Tests for beginning to the basics is by stocking the right Type I Diabetes is an autoimmune disorder which affects the caused due to the mixing of glass into the Holi by bacteria, chemicals or other sometimes, you may experi- diagnosis of eye infections type of food to munch on during celebrations. pancreas, and stops the production of insulin. Insulin is a hormone colours. microbiological agents. There ence blurred vision. The longer like viral retinitis, endoph- Getting your hands on the right ingredients is which plays a number of roles in the body’s metabolism. Insulin Fourth, you can clean up after playing holi. are different types of eye infec- the synthetic colour is in the thalmitis, and Fuch’s uveitis. the best to watch your calories and keeping your regulates how the body uses and stores glucose and fat. Many of Gently massage on your face and body with tions with different causes eye, the more damage it will Molecular panels for diagnos- diet healthy even amidst the celebrations. the body’s cells rely on insulin to take glucose from the blood for sesame seed oil as it helps in protecting the skin and treatments. Most com- cause. ing these conditions are based You can choose to go nutty over the nuts energy. The hampering of the production of insulin leads to along with helping in removing the residues of mon eye infections are con- You can save yourself from on advanced molecular since they contain the healthy fats which can help laboured functioning of other internal systems. The circulatory the colours. junctivitis/pink eye, keratitis, eye allergy post Holi by wash- methods and provide greater your skin and hair without any further harm- system, nervous system, skin, eyes, feet and others, are all impact- The final measure which you can take to endophthalmitis, blepharitis, ing your eye immediately with than 90 per cent sensitivity ing to weight. A handful of dry fruits like raisins, ed by Diabetes. clean up after playing holi is to apply a hair mask sty, uveitis, cellulitis and ocu- plain water and continue with the assurance of 100 per almonds, figs, pistachio, apricots, and cashews, Juvenile Diabetes has been connected to viral infections like or hair pack. It can be well prepared by using lar herpes. washing for at least ten min- cent specificity, leading to are few healthy eating as well as gifting options mumps, rubella, and even in-utero enteroviral infections, along the domestic remedies like making a mixture of EYE ALLERGY: Eye aller- utes. The particles of the faster and effective treat- during this Holi. Dried fruits can also be added with early stage nutrition. However, one of the most direct and henna powder, lemon juice and curd. Apply it gy post-Holi is fairly common. chemical will wash away and ment. to several home-made low-calorie sweets dur- apparent causes till date has been genetics. Men and women with on the hair and wash after an hour, it will make Symptoms of eye allergy you will feel relaxed. There are % ( & ing the festival as well. type I Diabetes tend to stand a greater chance of passing on the your hair free from harmful chemicals of the include redness of the eye, a number of eye drops that can 3B( ( It is also important to avoid deep ghee indul- disease to their children. Holi colours and will ensure that your scalp is itching, tearing, burning, sting- help you relieve eye allergy. ( gence along with white sugar and instead, In case of women with type I Diabetes, the risk is higher in completely clean, while locking back the nour- switching over to sweets made from jaggery or case of pregnancies after the age of 25. About one in every seven ishment in the hair. dark chocolate with dry fruits will be a far bet- people with type I Diabetes have a condition called Type II Ensure that if you find any serious issue pop- skin. What you can do as a measure of precau- ter option. Sweets made from white flour, sugar, Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome. This condition leads to ping up, then you need to consult a rightly qual- Playing Holi is fun, but it’s hectic to get back tion is to keep a first-aid box, or medicine pouch and ghee must be minimised to keep excessive thyroid and malfunctioning of adrenal gland. The child’s risk of ified dermatologist for the same. your skin in the very same condition as Holi handy with yourself so that if any emergency calories at bay. Eating healthy as well as gifting developing Diabetes in this case is as high as 50 per cent. colours grasp the nourishment of the skin and strikes, it can be helpful. In that you can keep healthy items must be a proper mantra this Holi. It is crucial for families to be aware of the risk factors, and the 6 & thereby, turn it dry. Here are some of the tips some antiseptic powder, solution, cream, and Spicing of healthy festivals can be done with possible impact on their children. The best way to prevent/pre- Holi — the festival of colours is finally here, which you can adapt for a healthy skin, post Holi lotion, bandage, anti-burning cream, band aid, savory and sweet foods by adding cloves, saf- pare for possibility of the disease is regular screening, regardless. bringing a lot of fun and joy with itself. It’s a great celebration. One should also consult a qualified anti-allergic tablets, body oil, moisturiser, petro- fron, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper- There are tests that can accurate- amuse to drench into the hues of colours but at dermatologist for taking extra special care. leum jelly, face and hand cream, sunscreen to corns and others. Besides giving a good flavour ly assess risk of Diabetes, bifur- the same time it can be hazardous to our skin, Follow the following steps and get rid of all your protect the skin from sunburn. These solutions to foods these are enriched with several biolog- 43$!0$ $'' cated below. nails as well as hair, as it can result into acne, jitters. can act as a saviour for your skin from any kind ical properties to help the health with several $ $ & $0 $ Glycosylated Hemoglobin: rashes and many other skin diseases. It’s quite First, have a bath in lukewarm or normal of hazardous skin diseases or rashes that can be benefits. These are also readily available in our Which tells us the average blood an important thing to make yourself prepared water to remove the dry colours from the skin. caused due to the Holi colours. Indian kitchens as well. 3 $'$ $ + $ sugar level over the last two to well in advance for the same, you can do so by Do not use soaps as it is alkaline in nature and To keep yourself healthy and fit you can rely & $) &&) $ three months, to identify whether keeping the points in mind. can be harsh on the skin, and can cause further " on the following tips: & .$ '= $ we are at a risk of developing dia- First, apply ice cubes and massage with the dryness. For face, choosing cleansing cream over Many skin treatments should be avoided Try to stick to your daily work out regime if betes or already have Diabetes same for around ten minutes as it will close the facewash is a better option as it will sooth the during the festive season of Holi as it can affect you follow any. Because little more food indul- $ $' $ Post-diabetes: After being open skin pores thereby, preventing the acne to skin and won’t be causing any itching or irrita- adversely to our skin as there is colour mixed gence with a break of workout regime can trig- ''$'' $/$$/' detected with diabetes: appear on the skin. Second, you can put tion. Gently massage the cleansing lotion all over in the air and everywhere throughout the atmos- ger a sudden weight put on. Insulin level: The main anabol- almond oil on your whole body as it acts as a the skin and remove it with a moist cotton. phere. It can cause severe skin diseases like skin Cooking fiesta during festivals is a stress buster + $'$ ic hormone of the body, regulat- wall between the skin and the color, preventing Second, after washing the facepack, you can peeling, rashes, itching, or irritation and others. for many. However, empty stomach cooking ing the metabolism of carbohy- the colour sticking onto the body. It’s also apply moisturiser all over the body. Skin treatments which involve exfoliation in any might result in snacking on each and every stuff drates, fats and protein. enriched with Vitamin E, providing nourish- Third, coconut oil can be used as a skin of the forms like scrub, peel, or dermabrasion your eyes get hold on. To avoid this, it is best is C peptide level: As a means of ment to the body. The third thing which you can cleanser and to lock the moisture in the skin. should be avoided before or just after Holi, either to cook while you are not too hungry or distinguishing type I diabetes from type II. do to prepare yourself before indulging into the Fourth, to remove the colours from the fin- instead you should go for mild hydrating and keeping unhealthy snacks out of your easy reach Antibodies, GAD and other pancreatic antigens colours is to put sunscreen on the whole body gertips, or around the nails you can mix the rose oxygen infusion rejuvenation treatments to prep in kitchen closets. Glutamic Acid Decarboxylace Antibodies (GADA or Anti- to shield your skin from the exposure to the per- water into the warm water and dip your hands your skin and make it healthy from within. You Grocery shopping during pre-festival prepa- GAD): This test looks for antibodies built against a specific enzyme ilous UV Rays, which can also lead to tanning. and feet in the same. can use home based remedies like aloevera as rations must be linked with some principles to in the pancreatic beta cells that produce insulin and Insulin Auto The fourth thing which you can do for a safe Fifth, you can do to take care of your skin it moisturises the skin, reduces inflammation, follow. Like opting for only healthy foods to store Antibodies (IAA). Holi is to put petroleum jelly around the finger- is not to use any body or face scrub, exfoliators, and thereby, turning the skin cool, it also helps and avoiding unhealthy stuff from the beginning. In addition to attacking beta cells, the immune system in peo- tips, nails, in between the fingers, at the back- after at least 48 hours of playing holi. in reducing the peeling of the skin. It soothes Refrain from non-veg meals and opt for more ple with type I Diabetes also targets insulin. This test thereby, looks side of ears, and on the lips as well. The final Finally, you can adapt to take care of your the irritated skin and helps in reducing sunburn, natural vegetables and fruits in meals. Else opt for those antibodies that target insulin measure which you can take for a hassle free Holi skin is to avoid going out in much exposure to and areas which feel hot and painful. a mantra to keep a balance between veg and non- While, these are tests that directly indicate diabetes, there are is to shampoo as well as condition your hair well the sun. However, the best way to take precaution of veg diet with mindful diet instead of binging on certain other tests can also prove to be indicators of developing before playing Holi too, because if the pre-dirt skincare during Holi is to consult a qualified der- non-veg entirely giving the festival a reason to diabetes and should be regularly monitored like lipid profile, kid- of the hair mixes with the colours, it can dam- matologist for the same. yourself for overeating. ney profile tests, thyroid tests, skin & eyes age your hair at a great extent resulting into Holi colours can lead to skin rashes or skin % ( 4 ( ! 4 Always remember to stay hydrated and have Additionally, there are molecular tests which can be under- rough and dry hair, which can further lead to infection which can result into severe burning 3 F( ' plenty of water and other fluids. taken to assess the genetic root. Type I Diabetes is determined by a huge amount of hair-fall. and itching that can be very much harmful to ( ! F3 % ,B& the presence of one or more autoimmune markers. One can get tested to assess the levels of these, to determine the possibility of (% developing type I diabetes, or complications thereof. 4 Diabetes can’t be cured (yet), but it can be controlled. Growing with Diabetes can be quite challenging for kids, from physical as The weather is just right to play Statistics by the well as an emotional point of view. Children with Diabetes require ecently Pharmazz India Pvt Ltd pre- technological answers to life-threatening WHO indicate balanced nutrition, exercise, and most importantly, support from Holi. While most people take care Rsented its nine years of research done challenges faced by millions of Indians,” Athat there are those close to them. of the skin and nails when they for developing life saving drugs at a con- Pharmazz Co-founder Anil Gulati, PhD, about 466 million people Medical science is striving endlessly to ensure easier manage- play with colours, many forget ference. These drugs will be helpful in MD, said. across the world with dis- ment of the disease, to enable young patients of type I Diabetes cases of accidents, maternal mortal- Millions of Indians are afflicted by abling hearing loss. This number is like- to lead fulfilling lives. In a situation with so much at stake, fore- that haircare is just as important. ity, diarrhoea and burns as these these injuries and diseases every ly to increase to 900 million by 2050 if no warned is definitely forearmed, and it falls on parents, doctors, ROISHANI DEVI shares tips to can control excessive blood loss year. For instance, we have very action is taken. The need of the hour is to and the adults in their lives to ensure that we take this responsi- prevent damage to them or fluid loss from the patient’s high rates of car crashes. People lay emphasis on early identification and bility. body to such an extent that are injured and bleed. Millions intervention for hearing loss. More than doctors can effectively get have lost their lives from the one billion young adults aged between 12 hen you are playing the hair from damage. extra time of 6-7 hours to save blood loss. Our drug has and 35 years are at risk of hearing loss due Holi, you forget the After you have finished the life. The event was attend- already saved lives in clinical tri- to exposure to higher recreational noise damage the colours playing with colours, it is impor- ed by medical researchers from als, and we hope it will be success- levels. Around one-third of people over 65 W Cayenne peppers are a type of chili can do to your skin, eyes and tant to wash your hair proper- India and the US. ful and save more,” Dr Gulati said. years of age are affected by disabling hear- pepper. They belong to the nightshade family of hair. But that doesn’t mean ly. First, thoroughly wash your Twenty highly-credentialed Indians Considering the preclinical and clin- ing loss. flowering plants and are closely related to bell peppers and that you can’t enjoy this fes- hair with plain water to are executing human trial tests in 25 major ical data till date, the chances of survival It is recommended that people who are jalapenos. Cayenne peppers are a popular spice used in tival of colours. Here are get rid the colour. Indian medical institutions, that address are very high. The drug has shown continuously exposed to a noise level of many different regional styles of cooking, and they have tips that one can follow: Use a mild sham- shock from serious blood loss, stroke from remarkable effects in patients of hypov- greater than 85 dB should be provided been used medicinally for thousands of years. Putting lots of poo. Leave it on reduced blood supply to the brain, olemic shock. Three important surrogate hearing protection. Tips from Heart Care The capsaicin in cayenne peppers has metabolism-boost- hair oil is an ageold for about 10 Alzheimer’s disease and injuries to the clinical endpoints for hypovolemic shock Foundation of India: ing properties. It helps increase the amount of heat your trick to prevent the minutes. Rinse spinal cord. are blood pressure, blood lactate and base- Traffic flow around areas like schools body produces, making you burn more calories per hair from getting and apply a con- “This conference shows Indian doc- deficit. The results demonstrate all three and hospitals should be minimised as day. damaged. Ensure that ditioner. You can tors and scientists collaborating on new points significantly (P<0.001) improved. much as possible. Signboards displaying Cayenne pepper may you oil them at least an make your own ‘Silence zone’, ‘No honking’ must be help boost the stomach’s hour before you start shampoo using placed near them. defense against infections, playing with colours. One shikakai, reetha and ' 7 Ban the use of horns with jarring increase digestive fluid can use almond oil. orange or lemon peel. If $ $ ' : % : & sounds, motorbikes with damaged exhaust production and help Drink lots of fluids. 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The DUP's 10 lawmakers with the extra time. 2: ,% and shooting dead 50 people, activity is to formally obtain L0 +=' ment faces a deadline of the end prop up May's Conservative “We have to know what the ustralian counter-terror- including five Indians. material that may assist New #2 of Tuesday to decide whether government, and their support British want: How long, what is akistan's former military Aism police on Monday The New South Wales Zealand Police in their ongo- $ ' they have enough votes to pass could influence pro-Brexit the reason supposed to be, how Pruler Pervez Musharraf has searched two homes linked to (NSW) Joint Counter ing investigation,' it said adding M the deal, so that a vote can be Conservatives to drop their it should go, what is actually the been admitted to a hospital in the family members of the Terrorism Team on Monday ''the family of the Australian $ , held on Wednesday. opposition to the deal. aim of the extension?” German Dubai after suffering a reaction gunman accused of killing 50 two properties on the state's man arrested in Christchurch <=L May's spokesman, James Still, May faces a struggle to Foreign Minister Heiko Maas from a rare disease that has people at two mosques in mid-north coast. One of the continues to assist police with HJL I Slack, said Monday that the reverse the huge margins of told reporters in Brussels. weakened his nervous system, Christchurch to obtain mater- properties being searched their inquiries.' government would only hold a defeat for the agreement in “The longer it is delayed, the his party has said. ial that may assist New Zealand belongs to Sharon Tarrant, the Police further assured the ;# vote if there is “a realistic Parliament. It was rejected by more difficult it will certainly be.” General (retd) Musharraf, Police in their investigation mother of the attacker. community that that there was prospect of success.” May is 230 votes in January and by 149 Belgian Foreign Minister Didier 75, who has been living in into the terror attack. ''Around 8.30 this morning no information to suggest a 0+ likely to ask for a delay to Brexit votes last week. Reynders agreed, saying: “We Dubai since March 2016, is fac- The attacker, identified by (local time) officers from the current or impending threat at the Brussels summit. If a deal Influential Conservative are not against an extension in ing the treason case for authorities as Australia-born NSW JCTT executed a search related to this search warrants. 6@: $ is approved, she says she will ask Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg said Belgium, but the problem is — suspending the Constitution Brenton Tarrant, 28, targeted warrant at a home in the town The NSW JCTT compris- +< the EU to extend the deadline he would wait to see what the to do what?” Opposition to in 2007, a punishable offence immigrants during Friday of Sandy Beach, near Coffs es representatives from the $ until June 30 so that Parliament DUP decided before making up May's deal centers on a measure for which he was indicted in prayers. Witnesses said vic- Harbour. A short time later, a Australian Federal Police, NSW has time to approve the neces- his mind on whether to support designed to ensure there is no 2014. tims were shot at close range. second search warrant was Police Force, the Australian sary legislation. May's deal. hard border between the U.K.'s A conviction for high trea- He was arrested shortly executed at another home in Security Intelligence ' ' If it isn't, she will have to “No deal is better than a bad Northern Ireland and EU mem- son carries the death penalty or after entering two mosques -- Lawrence near Maclean,'' the Organisation (ASIO) and the # seek a longer extension that deal, but a bad deal is better than ber Ireland after Brexit. life imprisonment. Masjid Al Noor and Linwood statement said. NSW Crime Commission. @ ) $ )3!4 ++% (" / '( 2 "!3$3!"%!% """+ 4 + - She held talks with discussions with Shahid, &7"- 17 blue hooded top. killed when an immigrant- President Solih, Foreign Defence Minister Mariya Police warned citizens not hating white nationalist opened he Maldives on Monday Minister Abdulla Shahid, for- Ahmed Didi, Finance Minister gunman killed three peo- to approach the man, whom fire at two mosques in Treaffirmed its “India-First mer President Mohamed Ibrahim Ameer and other min- Aple and wounded nine oth- they identified as Gokmen Christchurch, New Zealand Policy”, saying it looks for- Nasheed and other top leaders. isters. ers on a tram in the central Tanis, but call authorities during Friday prayers. There ward to working closely with The External Affairs She also met Maldivian Dutch city of Utrecht, sparking instead. was no immediate indication India on all issues and will Minister and Solih took stock Home Minister Imran Abdulla a manhunt that saw heavily The Utrecht attack came of any link between the remain sensitive towards its of the progress made in bilat- on Monday and discussed steps armed officers with sniffer three days after 50 people were two events. security and strategic concerns eral relations since his visit to to continue the upward trajec- dogs zero in on an apartment as External Affairs Minister India in December 2018. tory in bilateral relationship. building close to the shooting. Sushma Swaraj held talks with Swaraj and her Maldivian “Foreign Minister Shahid Authorities immediately the country's top leadership. counterpart Shahid during reiterated his government's raised the terror alert for the The Maldivian leaders their meeting on Sunday dis- “India-First Policy” and said area to the maximum level, also expressed commitment to cussed the entire gamut of that his Government looks and the city's mayor said a support India's efforts to com- bilateral relations and also forward to working “terror motive” was the most bat terrorism, particularly noted the number of high level closely with the Government of likely theory. cross-border terrorism, and exchanges, between the two India on all issues. Dutch military police crimes such as piracy, organ- countries over the past three He also reiterated that the went on extra alert at Dutch ised crime, narcotic drugs and months. Government of Maldives airports and at key buildings human trafficking. They recalled the visit of would remain sensitive towards in the country as the Utrecht Swaraj arrived here on Prime Minister Narendra Modi India's security and strategic manhunt took place. Sunday on a two-day visit, the to attend the swearing-in cer- concerns, “ according to a joint A few hours after the first full-fledged bilateral trip emony of President Solih in statement. shooting, Utrecht police from India to the strategically November as well as his visit to Maldives is an important released a photo of a 37-year- located Indian Ocean island India in December. country for India's maritime old man born in Turkey who nation after the government of The bilateral talks between security and there have been they said was “associated with President Ibrahim Mohamed the Foreign Ministers was fol- concerns in India over China's the incident.” The photo Solih came to power in lowed by a joint ministerial growing influence over the showed a bearded man on November last year. meeting in which Swaraj held country in the last few years. board a tram, dressed in a dark E & E72 ) 274 ope Francis met Monday Pwith Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, France's highest- ranking Catholic official, who was expected to tender his resignation after receiving a six- month suspended jail sentence for failing to report sex abuse by a priest under his authori- ty. The Vatican confirmed the meeting took place within the city state but did not provide any details. Barbarin, 68, is the most senior French cleric caught up in the global paedophilia scan- dal that has rocked the Catholic Church. He said after his March 7 conviction that he would travel to Rome to tender his resignation. If accepted, Barbarin would become “bish- op emeritus” of the southeast- ern French city of Lyon but remain cardinal, meaning he could still vote on a new pope. The Argentine pontiff could take several weeks to decide whether to accept the resignation. The pope has pre- viously defended the cardinal, saying in 2016 that his resig- nation before a trial would be “an error, imprudent”. But Francis said in February that “no abuse must ever be covered up, as has hap- pened in the past”, or be under- estimated. 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A gen- ' #2 tleman to the core, simple in demeanour !( %(3 % ' and well respected. Spent few short 2 moments with him... very dignified, $$ 2 fought his illness bravely. Prayers and condolences. '!' "*! Anupam Kher: Deeply deeply sad- #2 $ dened to know about the untimely ctor Mahesh Babu who never shies demise of Manohar Parrikarji. He was Aaway from giving it back to the soci- one of the most real, dignified, intelligent, ety, especially to his fans, reached out imme- $ M warm, down-to-earth and honest person diately to his ardent fan from Srikakulam I had met. He had a great quality of who’s suffering from cancer and had a wish # inspiring people so effortlessly. Will miss of meeting his favorite actor. : him. 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Condolences and strength to official authorities and set up a meeting with #& $/3' $ )'$ Kay Kay Menon: Manohar Parrikar, the family in this tragic time of grief. his fan (Parvin Bybi) at the earliest. a fine example of ‘simple living, high Shankar Mahadevan: A big void “Mahesh didn’t want to inform any one $%3 ' $ thinking’. A personality that inspired which can never be filled. An extreme- before going. He wanted to keep it is as " 7E confidence in every position that he ly sad day for India as we have lost one smooth as possible. He met her early in the served for the Nation. RIP Sir. of the finest leaders, Manohar Parrikar. morning and spent quality time. He’s now $ Randeep Hooda: Man of few words, My heartfelt condolences and prayers for in touch with her parents as well to con- simple, epitome of integrity and efficien- the family. stantly know about her health and help $ # cy, a straight shooter, defence minister, L) '! them out in every way possible.” 2 ' O JF$ 2 )+99)9 )#) &! $ $ #,7- E2E $ A recent study conducted by Godrej said they slept after midnight while the t’s scientifically proven that children Interio revealed that children are one of ideal time would be around 10 pm. # Iwho don’t get adequate amount of sleep, most sleep-deprived segments in India. According to the sleep-o-meter data, develop cognitive and behavioral prob- They launched the sleep@10 campaign in respondents between 18-25 age group, lems years later. Getting less sleep hurts 2017 that focused on addressing the ris- 29 per cent go to sleep between 12 mid- these cognitive processes in many ways. ing concern over sleep deprivation. It was night to 2 am while 58 per cent rarely +L First, it impairs attention, alertness, con- found that over 93 per cent of Indians are sleep at 10 pm which is declared as an centration, reasoning, and problem solv- sleep-deprived. apt time for sleeping. Among respon- FK@ @ ing. This makes it more difficult to learn The study is based on the insights dents between 26-54 age group, 36 per @ efficiently. Second, during the night, sourced from Indians that have taken cent get less than six hours of shut eye various sleep cycles play a role in consol- their sleep test on the sleep-o-meter. Over while only eight per cent respondents are $ idating memories in the mind. If you 3.5 lakh Indians have taken the sleep test able to sleep at 10 pm. For the respon- don’t get enough sleep, you won’t be able and Delhi was found to be one of most dents above the age of 55 years, 41 per @ to remember what you learnt and expe- sleep-deprived city in India. The study cent sleep after 10 pm but before 12 am $ @ rienced during the day. Teenagers are also revealed that the problem of not sleep- while 40.4 per cent rarely sleep around ; : $ prone to depression. Lack of sleep can ing on time wasn’t only restricted to the that time. &:$ '# also have negative effects on children’s adults in Delhi but kids as well wherein The exam times are stressful not 7 $#%&# performance in school, during extracur- only 60 per cent of respondents below 18 only for children but everyone around ricular activities and even in social rela- years feel drowsy and tired after waking them and especially for parents. One of $ tionships as it plays a critical role in think- up which shows that sleep deprivation is the first steps parents must take to tack- $ @ ing and learning. Conditions like atten- on a rampant rise among the next gen- le anxiety and stress related to exams is tion-deficit/hyperactivity disorder eration. Around 45 per cent of the chil- to ensure that children are getting ' (ADHD), lack of concentration and high dren respondents admitted that ‘screen enough sleep. Getting adequate sleep is # risk of obesity are linked to too little sleep time’, including television and phone, highly essential during exams as it in children. Everyone needs at least nine could be delaying their sleep hours while helps them to focus, retain, and recall hours of sleep per night. 41 per cent of the children respondents information better. 16 # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+, 5 / :22 :77" + ! * ' " ; $ ne gets a feeling of trav- sifications. “People are interested in On this floor, there are more elling back in time. The the rajas and the royalty. A lot of prints, all of which are again anony- image is familiar, yet it thought process has gone into what mous. Most of the time, it is only the is not, for it has been would people like to see. You can name of the press that one comes to stripped of any appear- engage with an academic portrait and know of, while the artists would by Oance of modernity, including the look at the ornamental jewellery and large remain anonymous. The chaos that becomes normal when while being exposed to a legacy prints are divided into sections, so there is an abundance of human pop- which has been put together,” she there is a representation of the ulation. An elephant cart pulling a says. heads of each of the princely states, load next to the footsteps of Delhi’s Many of these paintings look like a recreation of the 1911 Coronation Jama Masjid has the possibility of they have been done in a studio set- or even one of George V and the holding the viewer enthralled. Then ting. Poonam explains the reason for royal consort Queen Mary in the one there are the chariots of this. “These paintings often took off which pertains to the time of the Mahabalipuram, no longer placed from photographs. The artists would British Raj. There is a separate sec- within the sanitised surroundings of imagine a studio with drapes and tion on the freedom struggle, which today but rather appearing to be cushions and include these in the is rich in its representation of the straight out of Mowgli’s world akin paintings.” heroes of the time, primarily to the old, abandoned palace inhab- There is also an interesting story Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash ited by King Louie. behind how Indian artists started Chandra Bose. What is interesting The 144 prints by Thomas and doing portraits. Poonam says, “When to note is that while the ones from William Daniel, which featured in travelling European artist like Frank the British Raj are more formal and the six volumes of Oriental Scenery Brooks were given commissions to stiff, these are more of a represen- published between 1795 and 1808, paint portraits, the Indian artists tation that is rooted in popular cul- occupy the top floor of the realised that the foreigner is getting ture. “A lot of literature was being Drishyakala exhibition, which is good money for painting the written, which included caricature being displayed at Barrack number maharaja. Moreover, making a life- and sarcasm, during the freedom 4 inside the Red Fort, a monument size portraits was royal and regal struggle. It was important to give which can be considered to be the which added more value to their art representation through means of heart of Shahjehanabad. Put togeth- which the Indian artist was quick to visual media as people can associ- er by the DAG, these works are a understand. As a result, they too ate this easily with what they were part of one of the four exhibitions started doing commissioned works reading,” says Poonam. done with the Archaeological Survey during the 18th and 19th century.” The post-Independence section of India as part of the public-private Interestingly, while the subjects are includes not just calendars but partnership. They represent the story documented, often there is no trace advertisements as well. The chang- of India between the 16th century to of the artists who remain anonymous ing mood in the country can best be the Independence. since they were doing commis- summed up by the addition of ‘Shri’ These exhibitions, which have sioned portraits and did not sign it. which is considered auspicious to the works from private collections, A really massive painting made name of what was essentially a museums and more, took more by Bourn and Shepard shows Nawab British company. than six months to put together. “We Mohammad Ali Khan Bahadur “We have tried to put together got in touch with curators from out- them with important art works,” she were representation of divinities,” she ing), which was a style of art with (1881-1947) of Malerkotla, Punjab the prints according to how it was side DAG in 2017 and started says. points out. However it is not just the bold sweeping brush-strokes, that the done in the 1930s. An oil on canvas, happening. These prints started towards the end of the same year. But So, while the ground floor has prints which make the cut at the artist is known for. On the contrary, it shows him in his regalia. The with Brutish era and go on to the it was in the last six or seven months the works of nine National Art exhibition. Verma was a master it can be classified more in the genre colours are fresh and well-preserved, Freedom Struggle and that work started on it in full swing,” Treasures, Abanindranath Tagore, draughtsman and so his sketch- of an impressionist landscape which including greens which have tenden- Independence. So while being divid- says Poonam Baid, Researcher and Amrita Sher-Gil, Gaganendranath books too have been put on display. is representative of his early works. cy to fade away. “It still has its orig- ed into sections, it is also chronolog- Project Coordinator, Exhibitions & Tagore, Jamini Roy, Nandalal Bose, At the entrance itself, flanked on Similarly Amrita Sher-Gil’s inal frame which weighs 380 kg and ical but then some of the events were Publications, DAG. Nicholas Roerich, Rabindranath either side by rooms that display the works are showcased not just by her it required 12 people to carry it. The happening simultaneously. So over- There was a definite idea behind Tagore, Raja Ravi Varma, and Sailoz works of the nine artists, is the Indian paintings but also by a sculpture of massive 108.0 x 60.0 inch painting laps are obviously there are many putting this up at a central place Mookherjea, the first floor is dedi- Constitution adopted on January 26, two wild cats — one of the few done was brought in separately and framed things were happening simultane- which does not fall into the realm of cated to portraits, which include 1950 which was not a printed doc- by the artist. here,” says Poonam. ously,” says Poonam. a traditional art gallery. “The idea those which are academic as well as ument. It was entirely handcrafted by “The works of these nine artists However, it was not just the roy- Two smaller rooms also have behind putting these up at the Red royal, by impressionists and expres- the artists of Shantiniketan under the cannot be exported,” informs alty which was getting their likeness newspapers, many of which have since Fort, which features on the list of sionists, and also popular prints guidance of one of the national Poonam. She also says that this is one painted. There is an entire section on then shut, on display. However, it is must-visit for everyone and not just during the period of freedom strug- treasures, Acharya Nandalal Bose, of the biggest exhibitions which has Parsis, who were the first people who the third section on the second floor art afficionados, is to cater to the gle and Independence. “Many of with the calligraphy texts done by works of all of the nine artists under got into trades and businesses. “The which is really captivating. The common people who would not oth- these canvasses and water colours Prem Behari Narain Raizada in N-3 -"-2)7-"-:7-% one roof. “We selected the paintings royalty and the rajas were getting Daniels — William and Thomas — erwise visit something like the Art were done to build a momentum Delhi. 2)"34 74# 373; on the basis of every genre, different their portraits done and since the who were uncle and nephew were also Fair. Besides, it would give them a towards popularising art in that Another important work by the 713&517"3 -::1: kinds of work and when it was done Parsis considered themselves next to artists who travelled across India start- sense of belonging to their heritage. period and that is how prints came artist is the Haripura that Nandlal did 53)-2)7301771-4O% by the artist. It also includes unseen royalty, they too commissioned art- ing from Calcutta in 1788. They did This would enable them to see the in the picture,” says Poonam. It is on for the 1938 Congress session. “We 2 -73:--#43& ) works,” she adds. works. They used to sit in the studio a series of prints. “The Daniels did national art treasures together, which the third level that the works of felt that this was important due to its As an aside to this particular settings and got these made by something which was interesting. have never been seen before,” says Daniels feature. historical context and people should -)55-0271) show, there are also timelines of each artists like Pithawala or Pestonji They started at one point and finished Poonam. The effort seems to be bear- However, there are also overlaps. see it. But there is also a mytholog- %-2 3"7"27)% of the artists which highlight the Bomanji as they had the money to at another and whatever they saw, they ing fruit as about 2,000-3,000 peo- So while Raja Ravi Verma made ical print as well as nature studies that 33 771-3")-)7 important dates in their lives. get it done.” documented. So it is essentially a doc- ple are coming in every day. The way paintings, he also set up the litho- he did in Shantiniketan and some -0- -"4012 -,-2)5 Additionally, there are also films on Another section is devoted to umentation of India at that time,” she they browse and even the discussions graphic press and became the first collages. So all the genres of the artist each of the exhibitions to enable the artists who have made self-por- says. Not surprisingly, these have that they have among themselves person to print a picture in India. “He and what all of them represent can -Q3:-%73 -5 4 public to better understand the idea, traits like the ones by Pestonji become an important historical doc- make it apparent that this is their first was a pioneer who set up a press and be seen,” says Poonam. 012 11:,--) the artist as well as the works on dis- Bomanji or Kishori Roy. There is ument. As has the exhibition. brush with art at close quarters. “We churned out oleographs and litho- An early work of Jamini Roy for &7735-71-"O play. also a photograph which has been (The Drishyakala exhibition is want to hold their attention. Our pri- graphs of his paintings so that every instance does not show the influence Moving on to the next floor, hand-tinted to make it look like a on display till July 31 at the mary motivation was to reach out to home had a Raja Ravi Verma as these of the Kalighat Pat (Kalighat paint- there are portraits of all sizes and clas- painting. Red Fort.) mails and messages have altered the seem insignificant.” He says that it way we sit and communicate with important to make the current gener- & Epeople today. Purchasing stamps to ation realise that they were originally post letters has become a bygone prac- , used as modes of payment to transfer tice. We have lost the art of detailing and messages and facilitate revenue collec- the pleasure of waiting to instant com- tion, and taxation. munication. Nevertheless, nostalgia con- $ ) The exhibition also aims to help he chunk of cement that fell from the ceiling of a her- tinues to be the favourite among the ones people take into account that apart from Titage building missed an octogenarian former Union who lived it, and as well the ones who 1 ' ' ' 11 277 their fiscal purposes, many states also Minister — a tenant — but has brought to the fore the poor have only heard of it through their ances- utilised them as a way of celebrating the upkeep of the historic structures in the city, mainly due tors. material heritage and culture of their to the absence of proper laws. Presented by the Gujral Foundation, region. The stamps show the use of Ironically, the 109-year-old Park Property of a Gentleman, Stamps from the exquisite calligraphy in diverse lan- Mansion on the iconic Park Street had Nizam of Hyderabad’s Dominions, a US- guages and architectural tropes that received a prestigious heritage award based collector Hanut Ewari has inher- existed in the erstwhile Hyderabad. for restoration of the colonial era ited a collection of rare stamps and stamp Well, one of the most special ele- structure from the Kolkata Municipal sheets from his grandfather, Nawab ments of the exhibition, Pramod says, Corporation (KMC) and the Indian Iqbal Hussain, who also served as the is the “focus on the architecture of the National Trust for Art and Cultural postmaster general of Hyderabad under Nizam’s dominion” on the stamps. The Heritage (INTACH) in 2013. the reign of seventh and last ruling Nizam collection also includes the first stamp West Bengal Heritage of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The ever issued by the Nizam government Commission (WBHC) Chairman and artist Shuvaprasanna exhibition, curated by Pramod Kumar in the city; a wide range of postage Bhattacharya said on an average two buildings of heritage KG, showcases the collection that has stamps in different colours, values, value were being destroyed every day in Kolkata, the first grown under the stewardship of Ewari inscriptions and sizes; stamps featuring capital of colonial India where the British East India with a plethora of stamps from across the and properly maintained when he first believes that India, being a country with references like poetry, transition in lan- monuments from across the Nizam’s Company had set up its base. globe. looked at them. He says that it is also an vast diversity and history, can easily use guage, artifacts, writings, graphic art and dominion as well as the last stamp issued “It is unfortunate that in Kolkata, almost two build- Says Pramod, “The oldest stamp in evidence of how the paper used for these and develop more archives for a deeper various other things not talked about by the princely state, with the most spe- ings of heritage importance are destroyed every day due the Ewari collection is from 1866. The stamps has yellowed but didn’t decay understanding of history and hence, a today,” says he. cial one being the rare stamps issued in to the lack of proper law. I have no idea if the people are collection consists of more than three through the years. “They were properly better development of the future. He feels He narrates that when the Ewari the city to commemorate the victory of aware of this,” Bhattacharya said. million stamps and valuable, unusual and maintained and in a healthy condition. that we don’t know how to use our family approached him for the curation the Allied Powers in the Second World The city has as many as 1,475 heritage buildings. representative pieces from across what We didn’t have to restore any of it,” archives appropriately and effectively. and presentation of their collection, he War. Bhattacharya said due to complex ownership a huge ances- were called the princely states, including informs Pramod. “Museums and archives are a record that felt it was important since it “is some- “There is also Penny Black (the first tral property, which upholds the city's culture and heritage, related paraphernalia such as blind and Well, archives and repositories are this existed and in a particular way. If we thing that will talk about the print his- adhesive postage stamp in the world in remains stuck in legal limbo. wet stamps, invitation cards, original let- much more than just shelves stacked with look at them closely, we will learn about tory of India. These stamps reflect the 1840), and a King George VI series of “Due to this, we also cannot take up the property. Some ters, calligraphy art, postcards, revenue historical records. They are a crucial col- things that are completely forgotten or postal history and transition of visual Indian postage stamps depicting differ- amendments should be made to the existing laws to safe- stamps of the region, erroneous stamps, lection of the different kinds of materi- ignored in the modern-day advance- and graphic arts in the country. With the ent modes of transportation used to guard the heritage properties. There should be a commit- seals and monograms.” al cultures inherited over the ages. The ments. 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No media should blame the Indian team if they ) 24 he deadly New Zealand shootings plan to boycott playing Pakistan," he said. Twhich Bangladesh cricketers narrowly )-0%- 12 Asked what should be done if the two " 12 avoided means security will remain an teams meet in the final, Gambhir said in that "absolute priority" going into the World ormer India opener Gautam Gambhir on case, India should forfeit the final. nternational Cricket Council CEO Cup, the head of cricket's governing body FMonday said the BCCI should either snap "Two points are not that important. IDave Richardson on Monday said said on Sunday. all cricketing ties with Pakistan, including Country is important, those 40 soldiers who he doesn't forsee any threat to the Fifty people died in attacks on two multi-lateral events, or engage with the arch- lost their lives are far more important than high-profile India-Pakistan World mosques in Christchurch on Friday, in what rivals at every level as "there can't be con- a cricket match. If we let go of a World Cup Cup match, insisting that the two is believed to be the worst assault on ditional bans". final, the country should be ready for it. teams are bound by an ICC agree- Muslims in a Western country. Gambhir, who called for snapping ties "Certain section of society says that don't ment to show up. Bangladesh's Test cricketers were just a with Pakistan after the Pulwama terror mix sports with politics but Jawans are far "For ICC events, all teams have few minutes from being caught up in the attack, said the Indian Board has to decide more important than a game of cricket." signed a members' participation India and Pakistan, Richardson said massacre, arriving in a bus at one of the and be prepared for the consequences. India drew the International Olympic agreement which requires them to it is completely up to the two crick- mosques as shooting began. "There can't be conditional bans. Either Committee's (IOC) ire after Pakistani shoot- participate in all the matches of the eting boards. The third Test between Bangladesh and you ban everything with Pakistan or open ers were denied visas for the Delhi World tournament and (in case of) any The ICC CEO said the percep- New Zealand which was due to start in everything with Pakistan. What has hap- Cup owing to the Pulwama attack. The IOC unjustified non-compliance with that tion about Pakistan among the rest Wellington on Saturday was cancelled and pened in Pulwama is absolutely not accept- suspended all discussion on hosting of provision, the playing conditions of the world is slowly changing and the team returned home. able," Gambhir, who was recently con- major events in India and told other inter- will kick in and the points will be the world body is supporting its Speaking on the sidelines of Pakistan ferred the Padma Shri, said. ! national federations to halt interactions awarded accordingly (to the other member board to bring back inter- Super League (PSL) final in Karachi, the "I am sure it's going to be difficult for 4' & with the country. team)," he said when asked about the national cricket to the nation. International Cricket Council (ICC) chief India to boycott them in ICC tournaments The IOC demanded that the Indian matter. He also said that the successful executive David Richardson said security but stop playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup," But the request was turned down at the ICC Olympic Association must provide govern- There were demands that India hosting of Pakistan Super League had to remain "an absolute priority". said the left-hander. Board meeting in Dubai. ment assurance that none of the participat- should boycott the game against (PSL) matches will do a world of "I don't think security is anything new, Outspoken in his support for the armed Gambhir cited England's forfeiture of ing countries would be denied visa in case Pakistan in the World Cup in good towards achieving the goal. obviously something happening in New forces on social media, Gambhir reiterated their 2003 World Cup round-robin fixture India host any event. Recently, wrestling Manchester on June 16 in the wake Richardson also thanked for- Zealand probably took a lot of people by that there should be a blanket ban on engage- against Zimbabwe in protest of the Robert wold body withdrew the Asian junior cham- of last month's Pulwama terror eign players, who made the trip to surprise and it emphasised the need not to ment with Pakistan even if it comes at the Mugabe regime. pionship from India owing to the unresolved attack. Pakistan for PSL. be complacent, especially going into the cost of being ostracised by the sporting com- "England decided in 2003 and they matter. "The ICC's motto is clear we "Step-by-step, certainly Pakistan World Cup," Richardson said. munity. wouldn't go to Zimbabwe, they forfeited. If Asked if India's stand could lead to a don't want to mix politics with is on the right path," he said, assur- "I know the work has already been done The BCCI had appealed to the ICC to BCCI decides not to play against Pakistan, sporting boycott of the nation in the near sports." ing ICC's support to the PCB in its by the security director together with all the snap ties with countries from where terror- everyone should be mentally ready to give future, Gambhir said that he wouldn't mind Asked about the ICC's role in the efforts to encourage foreign teams to security agencies in the UK and they are emanates in a veiled reference to Pakistan. those two points," he said. that. resumption of bilateral ties between visit Pakistan. leaving no stone unturned," he added. # &#%( $#) *#% +,-./+, '3 6 8 R & &)2 1 ayern Munich took out their BChampions League frustra- > tions on Mainz as James Rodriguez claimed his first Bundesliga hat-trick on Sunday in a 6-0 romp to fire the $ K< @ , Bavarians back to the top of the table. After Wednesday's $" , =@< & "2: today, because it's important for our sup- & ) 1-:7-" porters and for us." ngel Di Maria scored twice as Paris Kylian Mbappe put PSG in front ernardo Silva has said he wants to ASaint-Germain eased to a 3-1 vic- on the stroke of half-time with his B"make history" at Manchester City tory over Marseille on Sunday to 26th league goal of the season, but after helping the Premier League lead- extend their long unbeaten run against Valere Germain equalised in the first ers move a step closer to an unprece- their arch rivals and move 20 points minute of the second period. dented quadruple. clear at the Ligue 1 summit. Argentine Di Maria Silva played a key role in keeping A group of PSG ultras were restored the home team's City's four-pronged pursuit of honours ) ! boycotting the opening stages of advantage, though, and on track by sparking a thrilling fight- the game over the team's shock Marseille 'keeper Steve back as Pep Guardiola's side overcome Champions League defeat by Mandanda was sent off for a two-goal deficit to beat Swansea City .) Manchester United, but when a clear handball 30 yards 3-2 in their FA Cup quarter-final on they arrived they were given a from goal. Saturday. 16th win in 19 meetings with Di Maria's wonderful Not only did Silva score City's first Marseille, alongside three free-kick added further goal at Swansea's Liberty Stadium but / 7 draws, to cheer. gloss to the scoreline, he also set up Sergio Aguero's late win- Banners reading "We don't although Mbappe ner in south Wales to keep alive hopes & 2 ) forget", "respect the establish- saw a late penalty of adding the FA Cup, Premier League ment" and "banknotes in place saved by visiting and Champions League titles this sea- C Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso on Sunday said of a heart" were hung in a sec- substitute Yohann son to the League Cup that is already Athat he is more upset by an "unacceptable" bust- tion behind the goal to make Pele. in their trophy cabinet. up between midfielders Franck Kessie and Lucas Biglia clear supporters' unhappiness at The capital "All the players feel that this sea- and-a-half will be very tough. these games where you have to show on the sidelines at the San Siro than his team's 3-2 derby PSG's 3-1 home loss to United on giants have not son can be special," said Silva. "It will be crucial, to make some- character," explained Silva. defeat to Inter. March 6. lost to Marseille "Last season was special in the way thing special and to try to write an "We could have been out after Ivorian Kessie, 22, and Argentina midfielder "There are some thing we can't since a 3-0 defeat at the Stade we won the Premier League; this sea- important page in the history of this arriving at half-time losing 2-0, so we Biglia, 33, had to be pulled apart by teammates amid change, we have to accept that we Velodrome in November 2011. son can be special because we've club, and that's what we'll try to do." have to keep our focus, knowing our drama on and off the pitch in the "Derby Della had a very, very sad defeat — very, With the Ligue 1 title effec- already won one competition, we're still In the meantime, the Portuguese opponents are very strong. Madonnina" between the Milan city rivals very bad for us. But we started again tively secured, the only compe- playing for three," the 24-year-old midfielder was buoyed by the manner "There are no perfect teams, so we in northern Italy. at Dijon (last week) and even today tition left for PSG to play for this added. of City's victory over Swansea. try to improve, we know that in some Kessie, who had been substituted, the guys showed their character," said season is the French Cup, in "We can win three or lose all of "It's very important to win these moments of the game we're not as good was furious at something said by Biglia PSG coach Thomas Tuchel. which they face Nantes in the them as well, so it will be very tough, kinds of games as well, not only the as some teams, and we try to improve on the bench and had to be held back by "I'm glad we could show that semi-finals next month. so yeah, we know that the last month- games you win four or five-nil, but that. teammates as he repeatedly lunged at the Argentine. "The defeat that hurts me the most was Kessie and seeing what happened on the bench," said Gattuso, after his team's five-match winning run * ? in the league was ended. "That is something I cannot accept with the way I see football, the way I see the team and the group ethic. "There has to be respect for everyone in the dress- &,2 to win this one. Asia, we are back," sure on not letting it happen a matter of small details and the ing room and it was just unacceptable. Chhetri said at the post match today," he added. sending off was a big handicap for "This means the world to me and that is why it is n elated Bengaluru FC skip- media conference late Sunday Asked where he would rate us," Lobera said. a double defeat. I will have my say over the next few Aper Sunil Chhetri termed his night. this win, Chhetri quipped, "Top- Despite the loss, the FC Goa days," he warned. team's maiden Indian Super Now by winning the ISL, two. Number 2." head coach said he was "proud of Both players later apologised. League victory against FC Goa as Bengaluru FC will play in the The winning coach Carles his players". Tensions were also high on the pitch, with Andrea a "sweet one" especially after his AFC Asian Cup next year. Cuadrat said that the team was "Till today, we were focused Conti who had come on for Kessie after 69 minutes side had faltered in the sum- Chhetri also said it trying not to take the game to the today only on this game (the seeing red for a tackle on Inter striker Laurtaro mit clash last season is "commendable" that penalties as then it can be any- final). From tomorrow onwards, Martinez, but a VAR review saw the referee change it against Chennaiyin FC. a player like Ferran body's game. we will start working towards the to yellow, to the fury of Inter coach Luciano Spalletti, Courtesy Rahul Corominas, who "We were trying not to get (upcoming) Super Cup. I said to who was sent off for dissent. Bheke's championship- bagged the Golden into tie-breaker as it then becomes my players in the dressing room Matias Vecino scored after just three minutes for winning header in the Boot award, did not a lottery a lot of times. We are that I am proud of them and Inter, days after his team's Europa League exit, with second extra time, get any chance against happy that one ball in the box gave (what) they have done in the sea- Stefan de Vrij adding the second on 51 minutes, to give Bengaluru defeated FC Goa his team on all the three us the victory. This is the seventh son. Inter a two-goal advantage. 1-0 in an edge of a seat thriller occasions when the two goal done by a set-piece and it "I am thankful to the players For Milan, Tiemoue Bakayoko headed in after 57 on Sunday night to win their teams clashed. shows how important set pieces and they have been very profes- minutes with Mateo Musacchio reacting quickly to fin- maiden ISL title. Bengaluru had "The message from the coach are in the game," Cuadrat said. sional. It is sad that we cannot take ish off a rebound (71), just after Lautaro Martinez slot- last year lost last year's final to was that we should try to attack Meanwhile, FC Goa coach the trophy to Goa," he noted. ted in the third from the penalty spot for Inter. Chennaiyin FC but as soon as we lose the ball, we Sergio Lobera termed Ahmed Meanwhile, Lobera's name "We've found the young striker who can put things "Last year after the final, I said should fall back and defend and E ! )!7 Jahouh being sent off the field has been 'linked to' the vacant right for us," Spalletti said of Martinez. next year we'll come back. Right have numbers (at the back). For after earning a red card as the key India coach job and specifically Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic cleared a late from the ball boy to Carles players like me, Miku and Udanta Nishu (Kumar) and (Harmanjot) open chances against us in three moment of the match. asked about it, the Spaniard said, Samuel Castillejo header with Patrick Cutrone also (Cuadrat — the coach), everyone (Singh), it was not easy because we Khabra got that security when games," he said. "The key moment was when "(It is) always nice to be linked to denied a last-gasp equaliser with Danilo D'Ambrosio wanted this. We wanted to win it are attacking minded people," Udanta and I traced back. It is "Last year, we conceded off set were reduced to 10-men in the national team of a great country clearing on the line. Inter leapfrog AC Milan and are (the title) badly. When you lose Chhetri said. commendable that a player like pieces and we were dominant first half of extra time. It was a like India, but I have one more two points ahead in third with Roma on fifth. the way we did last year, it's sweet "I am happy we did it because Coro (Corominas) did not get until those two goal, so we were very tight game was going to be year contract with FC Goa."