VOL - I SUNDAY 27 ISSUE NO. 340 NOVEMBER, 2016 PAGE-8 BHUBANESWAR THE KALINGA CHRONICLE (Air Surchange - 0.50P) FOLLOW US 2.50 ON TWITTER Popular People’s Daily of Odisha twritter.com/thekalingchronicle Shah targets Naveen Jamir asks for innovation Bhubaneswar (K- sures that universities hance their employ- Bhubaneswar (K- denied a hearse, is a ous UPA government Coastal Highway, Temple in Puri, he CN): “Teaching and are confronting with, ability prospects. CN): BJP National "shame", for the had given Rs 23,000 which will be Life- said. Research constitute he said, “This is a call He further said President, Amit Shah Naveen Government. crore to Odisha in line of the State. "The BJD Gov- the centrality of for action, to think leadership is central has held Chief Min- Mr.Shah said the 2013, the NDA Gov- While huge ernment is not letting learning and primacy seriously about what for providing an insti- ister Naveen Patnaik of knowledge in a we are doing, to value tutional vision and responsible for university. Almost all research and quality galvanizing academic Odisha’ backward- rankings use both education and to en- consciousness among ness and poverty. these as benchmarks sure that our institu- faculty and students. Accordingly for assessing the tional policies and He expected dynamic Mr.Shah today called quality of universi- practices are well leadership from vice- upon the saffron ties. The weightage aligned with our pri- chancellors and tak- cadre to bring an given to research orities". ing responsibility and “END” to the BJD tends to be more in Expressing seri- being accountable for Government in the the rankings of uni- ous concern over one‘s decisions. state which had versities recognizing campus indiscipline Jamir urged upon "failed to meet the the importance of re- and violence, and the academic com- basic needs of the search,” said Gover- echoing with con- munity to think glo- people". nor and Chancellor of cerns of parents and bally and gain "While many Universities S C students, the Gover- strength from the states like Gujarat, Jamir while address- nor said university is power of collective Madhya Pradesh, ing the Vice Chancel- an open and safe endeavour. Jharkhand have de- lors at Raj Bhavan place for learning and Finance Minister veloped in a few here today. intellectual growth; Pradeep Kumar Amat years, Naveen Our universities and not a battle and Higher Educa- Patnaik Government ought to become fer- ground or safety haz- tion Minister Dr. has failed to provide youth from Odisha ernment has sanc- amount was given to the benefits of the tile avenues for inno- ard. Pradeep Kumar drinking water, elec- migrated to other big tioned Rs 63,000 the state for the devel- Central Schemes to vation and generation Citing the chal- Panigrahy were tricity, health and cities like Surat, crore in 2016. From opment of rural percolate the com- of ideas through re- lenge faced by uni- among others who education to the Hyderabad, Rs 764 crore in the roads, waterways, mon man," Mr.Shah search and publica- versities in preparing addressed the confer- people”, blamed BJP in search of work as 2013 Rail Budget, the electrification, alleged. tions, Dr.Jamir said. students to face chal- ence. Principal Sec- Chief. the State Government amount was hiked to health, education and So he urged the Presiding over lenges in a real world, retary to Governor, Naveen Babu has had failed to provide Rs 4,682 crore in other sectors, Chief people to "uproot" the the conference of the Governor urged C J Venugopal, Prin- done nothing in the them employment. 2016, BJP Boss in- Minister cry “Central BJD Government in Vice Chancellors, the upon establishing cipal Secretary last 17 years for the Rejecting the formed the cadre. Neglect”. the next election in Governor said collaboration with Higher Education, G development of BJD's allegation of Mr.Shah said that The Union Petro- 2019. Odisha now has 15 the industry and busi- V V Sarma, Secre- Odisha," he told the Centre's negligence NDA Government leum and Natural Gas State Universities in- ness sectors to bring tary Skill Develop- gathering at the BJP's towards the state, the has announced to Ministry has planned Union Ministers Jual cluding four newly in new ideas and ment and Technical massive rally. BJP chief claimed spend Rs 20,000 investments of Rs Oram, Dharmendra formed universities thinking, developing Education, Sanjay He said the plight that the Centre had crore for the develop- 33,000 crore in Pradhan, Odisha BJP and one Unitary Uni- skill and allowing Kumar Singh and of Dana Majhi, who given Rs 1.30 lakh ment of the National Odisha, while President Basanta versity in IIIT. students to learn other senior officials carried his wife's crore to Odisha in the Highways in Odisha NALCO was en- Panda and BJPLP Stating rising ex- about the practical were present in the body on his shoulders last two-and-a-half of which, Rs 4,500 gaged in developing Leader KV Singh pectations and pres- side of things to en- meeting. for 10 kms from the years. crore was meant for the peripheral areas Deo also addressed hospital after being While the previ- the 450 KM long of Sri Jagannath the huge gathering. Salt price on rise Bhubaneswar (K- ing away from the through the Govern- Padhi fires maha missive CN): In view of the salt industry. The ment run kiosks after Bhubaneswar (K- ernment of Odisha due to unilateral ac- fected Odisha. And in Sukhanalla, Ghu- increasing price of situation is similar in people suffered from CN): Odisha Gov- filed a complaint with tion taken by the future it is likely to mariya, Mongra II, salt across the State, other districts includ- thyroid disorder for ernment has asked the the Ministry of Water Chhattisgarh Gov- affect the equitable demand is being ing Balasore and using non-iodized and Samodanisda II. raised for controlling Puri. salt in the ernment. share of Odisha in the Chief Secretary Mr.Padhi in his Waters of River its prices like other As the salt pro- state.However, the letter has pointed out Mahanadi, pointed Mr.Padhi asked items -- potato and duction is quite inad- proposed scheme that the Government out Mr.Padhi. Mr.Dhand to restrain onion. of Chhattisgarh has Equitable share of from taking forward While other planned for utiliza- State of Odisha in the construction of consumer goods’ tion of 27.48 Million Mahanadi Waters is any of the projects prices are minimal Acre Feet (MAF) 15.95 MAF and mentioned by the across the State, the salt imported from water from the Inter break up is 12.28 Government of State River MAF in minimum other states is being Odisha. Mahanadi. flow and 3.67 MAF sold at Rs 17 or 18 a This is far in ex- in the surplus flow. Notably, Govern- KG in the market. cess from the equi- As the Govern- ment of Odisha has Annually arou- table share of ment of Chhattisgarh tried to settle the mat- nd 3.50 lakh tonne Chhattisgarh in the planned six barrages ter through negotia- salt is required for do- waters of River unilaterally for utili- tions but as the mestic and commer- Mahanadi, which is zation of 0.84 MAF Chhattisgarh Gov- cial purpose in the only 8.3 MAF, said of water and which ernment was adamant State, while the pro- Mr.Padhi. are under construc- and not cooperating duction has been con- Chief Secretary tion cannot be sus- with the Riparian fined only in 40,000 reminded his counter- tained in Law or in State in a bonafide tonne. part in Chhattisgarh Equity, said manner, so it ap- Most of the equate in the State, faced red tape. that its share in the Mr.Padhi. proached MoWR to farmers have quit salt the Government is The traders of waters of River So the State Gov- constitute a Water making in the coastal not able to put a cap other states are reap- Government of Resources (MoWR) Mahanadi is not more ernment has asked the Dispute Tribunal and belt districts. The salt on the price of the ing huge benefits that is used for cook- processed salt , which from salt trade in the Chhattisgarh to im- in this regard. than 8.3 MAF in the refer the matter to the Government of ing is mostly im- is sold at Rs 17-18 per state by fleecing the mediately stop con- Government of minimum flow of Tribunal under Sec- Chhattisgarh to stop ported from Andhra KG in the state. people. The State struction and opera- Odisha in the Depart- 20.61 MAF as as- tion 5 (1) of the Inter tion of ongoing bar- ment of Water Re- sessed way back in construction and op- Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Similarly, the Government, which eration of the six bar- State River Water and Gujarat. salt that is used in fac- is providing Re 1 rice rages, so also future sources (DoWR) on 1945 and 2.5 MAF in Disputes Act, 1956. projects planned on 19 November has the surplus flow as rages. The plan to pro- tories and electricity and controlling the The complaint River Mahanadi. filed a complaint un- total surplus flow an- Mr.Padhi has also duce 70,000 tonne in work is being im- prices of potato and was filed on 19 No- Chief Secretary der Section 3 of the nually is 6.17 MAF. the State by 2020 ported from Andhra onion, the similar asked Mr.Dhand to vember by the Princi- Aditya Prasad Padhi Inter State River Wa- So the excess uti- immediately stop seems in files of the Pradesh. step needs to be taken pal Secretary Water State Government. The State Gov- in case of salt in the today has dashed a ter disputes Act, 1956 lization of 16.65 construction and op- letter to the Chief seeking constitution MAF of water under Resources Pradeep The farmers in ernment had prepared state, said former eration of seven on- Secretary of of a Tribunal for ad- existing, ongoing and Jena with Union Sec- Ganjam, the highest a blue print to provide Minister Food sup- Chhattisgarh; Vivek judication of the wa- future expansion of going projects like retary MoWR Sashi salt producing district iodized salt at the rate plies and Consumer Dhand after the Gov- ter disputes emerging the projects has af- Kalo, Arpa, Sondhar, Sekhar, said sources. in the state, are turn- of Rs 3 per KG Welfare. HE ALINGA HRONICLE ENTERTAINMENT BHUBANESWAR, SUNDAY, 27 NOVEMBER, 2016 T K C Popular people’s Daily of Odisha 2 BT Exclusive! Nadira Zaheer Babbar Bombay (KCN): hasn't done till date in Nadira Zaheer her life. In an exclu-

It’s already known that eliminated contestant friend in Student of the Year but before enter- Babbar will soon be sive chat with Priyanka Jagga is making a comeback on Bigg ing films, he had a taste of reality TV as he seen enacting both Bombay Times, she Boss 10 as a wildcard entry and joining her participated in MTV Roadies and Splistvilla. her mother and her- opens up on finally will be three celebrities — actor Sahil Anand, In fact, Sahil appeared on season four of self in a play to be being able to write a German-Russian actor Elena Kazan and in- Roadies, which also had current Bigg Boss featured at the Prithvi play on her mother ternational model Jason Shah. The three names contestant Bani J. Sahil and Bani’s shared his- Theatre Festival. and work with might not be popular but going by their pro- tory will surely bring a new angle to the game The soon-to-be Makarand Desh- files, it is certain that they will bring a lot of and while Bani is going strong in the house, it 70 actress wishes to pande at the same drama to the controversial reality show. will be interesting to see how Sahil’s entry do everything she time. Sahil is best known as actor Varun Dhawan’s affects her stay. Deepika stuns in lat- est trailer of 'xXx BJP takes poster war with BMC to streets BHUBANESWAR one of the busiest tariat, Head of De- out of gear. Deepika Padukone’s old actress is seen in a fierce Serena avatar in bold look and her ac- (KCN): A day before Tension ran high her Hollywood debut tion sequences give us the visit of national at Power House ‘xXx: The Return of the chance to see a dif- BJP president Amit Square following Xander Cage’ is a treat ferent side of the to our eyes. ‘Piku’ star in this new Shah to the Capital clash between police Paramount Pic- trailer of the film. For City, the BJD-ruled and BJP activists tures recently released the Indian audience, Bhubaneswar Mu- when the cops asked the latest trailer of the Paramount Pictures nicipal Corporation the party workers action-adventure film India also released the starring Vin Diesel in trailer in Hindi, Tamil (BMC) removed BJP staging demonstra- the lead. The 30-year and Telugu. posters and hoardings tion to vacate the triggering road place. The irate BJP blockade and the con- workers resorted to sequent traffic chaos violence by on the road leading to vandalising BMC ve- Raj Bhawan here on hicles which led to Thursday. the clash. Outraged by the However, nor- action of BMC, BJP malcy was restored workers resorted to after assurance from road blockade at Commissioner of Po- Power House square lice YB Khurania to for nearly six hours reinstall the posters, and damaged ve- banners and hoard- hicles of the Corpora- ings highlighting the Sunny Leone stuns in a bikini as she flaunts her toned tion. visit of Shah. boy. She made her debut with a cameo The prolonged routes of the City partments and CRP The BJP lodged a appearance in The Girl Next Door. Former porn actress has also worked in Hollywood movies road blockade at connecting Raj Square, threw traffic complaint against Pirate’s Bloodand The Virginity Hit. Power House square, Bhavan, State Secre- BMC Mayor Ananta No break for the ‘Breakup Song’ singer Bombay (KCN): sometime now. “Writ- was way back in 2011, There was a small part tures Deepika als and they wanted a ‘Mental Manadhil’ ing music... I want to and that’s how far I in the song that fea- Padukone in the visu- female voice. I just from OK Kanmani, sing something that I could reach happened to be around ‘Mei Nigara’ from 24, have written from Bollywood from then, so they told me and now, ‘The scratch. How cool Toronto. But it helped to try it out, and it all Breakup Song’ from would that be,” she me get a foot in the came out well,” she Ae Dil Hai Mushkil... says, a little lost in door, as several music says. Jonita Gandhi is on the thought. “I have writ- composers recognised She was then spot- crest of a wave. Over ten in the past, but I am me, and next thing I ted by A.R. Rahman, telephone from just very picky. So I know, I was doing a with whom she Mumbai, the 27-year- am not sure whether tour with Sonu Nigam worked on the album old says with a laugh, many of those will see in North America,” Raunaq and Tamil “My phone has been the light of day,” she she says. Following film OK Kanmani, buzzing with mes- adds after a pause. the tour, Jonita de- among others. “I was sages ever since the Meanwhile, she is buted in Bollywood in Chennai once, so he (‘Breakup’) song re- consciously making with Chennai Express. asked me to come to leased. Many were sure that her YouTube “Till then, I had his studio and record quite surprised when channel (Jonita Music only performed in live in Tamil. Thankfully, I they came to know has over half a lakh shows. I hadn’t re- had people around me that I had sung it. I am followers) thrives – corded a Bollywood who really supported not sure why.” As for given that’s where she song from scratch. me. I had no idea how Jonita, it was one of began her journey as a Understanding and well I was singing the the most fun projects musician. “I used to learning a composi- that she had done. “We record my song vid- tion on the spot was words. I had to rely were partying and re- eos, all covers, on my new to me. So I was completely on who- cording… it was dra- phone and post them,” extremely nervous,” ever was directing the matic,” she says. she recalls. Later, as she recalls. The first videos to visually set Jonita has a lot on her channel continued song she recorded was everything right,” she her plate, from record- to gain visitors, she the title song of says with a laugh. “On ing for movies to per- started making profes- Chennai Express for my first trip to forming live gigs. But sional videos, self- Vishal-Shekhar. “The Chennai, while work- she also talks about a produced videos and song was already ing with Rahman sir, I dream that she has collaborating with dif- done, and the male had no idea who we been holding on to for ferent artistes. “This voice was by SPB sir. were recording for. THE KALINGA CHRONICLE BHUBANESWAR, SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBER, 2016 Business/Commerce 7 Popular people’s Daily of Odisha Rupee plunges to 68.86 against US Centre to compensate dollar despite RBI intervention States every quarter for MUMBAI(KCN): No need for panic expected the rupee to tainty." the dollar. The rupee fell to a on rupee fall, govt remain under pres- In 2013, pressure Since the U.S. record low of 68.86 monitoring situation: sure, with the RBI on the current ac- election on Nov. 8, on Thursday, pres- Official continuing to inter- count triggered heavy foreign investors GST revenue loss sured by a rallying have sold a net $1.59 NEW DELHI(K- amount would go to to a state under Goods U.S. dollar, capital billion from equity CN): States will re- the Consolidated Fund and Services Tax outflows from emerg- markets and $2.02 ceive provisional of India and would (GST) regime and the ing markets, and wor- billion in debt. compensation from form part of the over- tax revenue it would ries about the Although foreign the Centre for loss of all tax kitty, which as have got under the old country's demone- investors are pulling revenue from imple- per statute, is divided indirect tax regime af- tisation drive. money away from mentation of GST ev- in a fixed proportion ter considering a 14 Despite repeated India's capital mar- ery quarter, but the fi- between the Centre per cent increase over interventions by the kets, analysts say its nal annual number and the States. the base year of 2015- central bank to slow strong economic would be decided af- The remaining 50 16. The draft law the slide, the rupee growth should lend ter an audit carried out per cent would be dis- would be taken up for breached its previous some support to the by CAG. bursed among the consideration by the low of 68.85 to the currency. Foreign ex- The compensa- States in the ratio of GST Council headed dollar set in August change reserves also tion would be met their total revenues by Finance Minister through levy of a cess from SGST in the last Arun Jaitley and com- 2013, when the coun- are at a near record called 'GST Compen- year of the transition prising all state repre- try was mired in its high and inflation re- sation Cess' on luxury period. sentatives at the next worst currency crisis mains low. in more than two de- MODI'S GAMBLE cades. It was trading at vene to smoothen rupee selling, but this There are wor- The Reserve 68.82 as of 0826 volatility but without time India is seen as ries, however, that Bank of India inter- GMT, down about defending a specific being far better posi- Prime Minister vened again in the af- 0.4 percent on the level. tioned to resist out- Narendra Modi's ternoon, after spend- day. "It is frankly dif- flows from investors shock move this ing around $500 mil- The rupee has ficult to say where the attracted by higher month to ditch higher-denominated lion in the morning, fallen around three rupee will be in the U.S. interest rates. banknotes could dent but the rupee was percent so far this near-term," said Expectations that growth. able to claw back month, its biggest fall Pramod Patil, Vice President-elect The move, an- only a fraction of its against the dollar President, Global Trump will pursue an nounced on the eve of losses. since August 2015, Markets at United expansionary fiscal U.S. elections, has Related Article though it has fared Overseas Bank. policy that will drive sparked widespread Rupee near all- better than many "We will have to inflation higher and frustration among In- time low, tumbles 28 other emerging mar- wait and watch lead to higher U.S. dians struggling to paise to 68.84 ket currencies since Trump's actions once interest rates are be- get new notes, and is Sensex falls 146 Donald Trump's he is in the White hind rising U.S. expected to dent the items and sin goods Any compensa- meeting on December points on F&O ex- shock win in the U.S. House, only then will yields that have at- consumer demand like tobacco, for the tion paid to a State 2-3. The Council, at its that powers the first five years. found to be in excess earlier meetings, de- piry, weak rupee presidential election. we have some cer- tracted investors to economy. Analyst said they Any excess of the amount actually cided on a 4-tier GST amount after the end due to them after the tax structure of 5, 12, of five year tenure in Comptroller and Au- 18 and 28 per cent. Currency change hits Oppo the 'GST Compensa- ditor General (CAG) Luxury items tion Fund' so created, audit would be ad- and demerit goods would be divided be- justed against next would be taxed at the Bhubaneswar(KCN): 7, they (opposition) you so worried over tree. Now, Narendra to recede," Mr.Shah tween Centre and the year's compensation, highest rate and would BJP National Presi- were asking Prime Modiji's move Modi’s demonetiza- ridiculed. States, said the draft the draft law said. also attract a cess to dent Amit Shah to- Minister Narendra against black tion flood has forced Hailing demon- GST compensation The loss of rev- create a Rs 50,000 day said Opposition Modi what steps had money," he said, add- the leaders of the SP, etization as Modi's law made public by enue to a state will be crore corpus for com- Leaders in the Coun- "Master Stroke" to the Centre today. the difference between pensating states for try are hard hit by the put an end to black Half of the excess the actual realisation loss of revenue. strategic move of the money in the country, Prime Minister the BJP National Narendra Modi President said there against black money. should be no reason Mr.Shah said for the opposition to "Modiji's move on be afraid. black money has Mr. Shah also made leaders like slammed Congress Manmohan Singh, Vice President Rahul Mamata Banerjee, Gandhi's concern Arvind Kejriwal, over cross-border ter- Mulayam Singh, rorism. "Gone are the Mayawati and others days of Manmohan uncomfortable. The Singh and Sonia Gandhi when terror- glow on their faces ists sneaked into In- has disappeared," he dia and wreaked told the huge gather- havoc. Now, the ing at the BJP's 'Jan Modi Government Jagaran has been giving a be- Mahasamabesh'. fitting reply to all Referring to such misadventures," former prime minis- he said. He said ter Manmohan Modi's determined Singh's criticism of political willpower the Currency Re- and the Indian sol- forms decision in diers' valor could en- Rajya Sabha, Shah sure a secret opera- said, "Demonetiza- tion on the terrorist camps on the other tion has pained side of the border. Manmohan Singhji.” been taken to curb ing that parties with Congress, Mamata, Lauding the prime Mr. Shah also black money. How- different ideologies Mulayam, Mayawati minister's effort to wondered why would ever, after November had joined hands on and Kejriwal to take boost the country's the opposition leaders 8, they are saying the issue. "When shelter under one image across the be unhappy over the why such a step," the there is a flood, umbrella. They are world, Mr.Shah said "measure against BJP Boss said. snakes and mon- waiting for Modi's different countries black money". "I ask them (op- gooses, rats and cats flood water (step now welcomed our "Till November position), why are stay together on a against black money) country. BHUBANESWAR, SUNDAY, 27 NOVEMBER, 2016

www.thekalingachronicle.com THE KALINGA CHRONICLE SportS Popular people’s Daily of Odisha 8 Rahul out again with forearm Saqlain Mushtaq desirous of becoming injury, Dhawan back in contention MOHALI(KCN): Ranji Trophy. dengue after being Indian cricket team's Dhawan who named in the squad. England’s full-time spin coach poor fitness record in has recovered from This year, he suffered the ongoing home thumb fracture and a hamstring strain MOHALI (KCN): they are spinners. bowling coaches, the wards its spinners and the Dawn reported. season continued as has already played a during the Kanpur Former Pakistan Test And it is not just in team is usually ac- that has invariably led During his short opener KL Rahul was Ranji Trophy match Test where he looked cricketer Saqlain the subcontinent, but companied by only to their batsmen not stint with England, he today ruled out of the against Rajasthan at in fluent touch during third Test due to a Wayanad may be both innings. forearm injury sus- named in the squad The injury cost tained during the sec- for the next Test him four Tests (two ond match. match in Mumbai in each against NZ and Rahul had earlier case Rahul doesn’t England) before he missed out two Tests get fit in time. came back at Vizag. and five ODIs against In case he gets However, the New Zealand after fit, chances of includ- team management’s suffering a hamstring ing a third opener in- desperation to make injury during the creases, after this lat- Rahul play saw them Kanpur Test match. est injury. keep the news of him "KL Rahul sus- Rahul’s second having a forearm tained a blow to his injury blow comes af- bruise completely un- left forearm while ter Wriddhiman Saha der wraps. fielding in Vizag. In- suffered a thigh strain Rahul was seen jury got exaggerated in Vizag. batting at the nets on in the nets. He feels In both cases both days when India uncomfortable while team management trained at the PCA batting. BCCI medi- waited a bit more Stadium. That he has cal team advised him than usual to reveal exaggerated was re- rest to fully recover," the news as both vealed during the the official statement Rahul and Saha are toss. from the team stated. first-choice players in Similarly, Wri- Paceman Ishant their respective posi- ddhiman Saha has Sharma was out of tions in this had tendonitis and he New Zealand series Indian Test team. travelled with the with Chikungunya, Skipper Virat Kohli team to Mohali from Mushtaq has called when you go abroad fast-bowling coach being able to cope guided the hosts how Rahul with a ham- has time and again Vizag and was only on the England and on the fourth and fifth when on tour. with good quality to counter Yasir string injury, Shikhar vouched for both ruled out after scans Wales Cricket Board day of the Test match Saqlain also ar- spin in the sub-conti- Shah's bowling attack Dhawan with the players’ abilities. revealed the injury. (ECB) to appoint a the spinners are the gued that the impor- nent. besides helping off- thumb injury, Rahul in his na- Both Kohli and full-time spin bowl- main bowlers,” tance of spin bowling However, team spinner Moeen Ali Bhuvneshar Kumar scent international coach Anil Kumble ing coach before ex- ESPNcricinfo quoted is undervalued in En- director Andrew and leg-break spinner with a back strain and career spanning 10 made it clear that pressing his desire to Mushtaq as saying. glish cricket com- Strauss had recently Adil Rashid tacti- now Wriddiman Saha Tests, 3 ODIs and 5 Wriddhiman firmly fill in the position. “The whole pared to other disci- suggested that the cally. has also encountered T20 Internationals remains the first The Pakistan off- team relies on them plines of the game. ECB is open to the Rated as one of tendonitis issue. has suffered from choice keeper in Test spinner is currently so spin is a main thing idea of appointing a the best off-spinners Rahul was health issues as well matches for India. assisting the England and you have to have Referring to spin-bowling coach of modern cricket, drafted in the side af- as injuries. The list of injury team on a brief a full-time coach for former England spin- on a more permanent Saqlain had also ter scoring a half-cen- He missed out on and illness for India consultancy basis, the spin … not just ner Graeme Swann’s basis - though per- helped Saeed Ajmal tury and a century on the one-off Test has been pretty big having joined the for the main team but recent comments, haps not on full-time. in re-modelling his his comeback into the against Bangladesh in since the start of the squad after the two on the county circuit Saqlain said, “It's not Saqlain, the in- bowling action after Karnataka team for 2015 summer due to home season. Tests in Bangladesh. as well. I believe just me saying this. ventor of ‘doosra’, the off-spinner was "It is very impor- that,” Saqlain, who But I think a few was previously roped suspended from tant to have a full- will leave the team weeks age Swanny in by England follow- bowling in interna- time spin coach. If following the ongo- mentioned it. Lots of ing their 75-run de- tional cricket. How- you look at the high- ing third Test of the experts mention it.” feat at the hands of ever, he is yet to work est wicket-taker in three-match series in Swann had Pakistan in the open- with the Pakistan Test cricket and the Mohali, said. slammed the English ing match of the cricket team in a ma- highest wicket-taker Although En- set up on how it has three-match Test se- jor role. in one-day cricket, gland employ various double standards to- ries in July this year, Chennaiyin desperate to turn clock back CHENNAI(KCN): NorthEast placed “More than maximum points from Borges means the Chennayin FC might sixth, a spot above on Elano, it’s Bruno the last two games and midfield needs a bit of be feeling a sense of deja vu. Last season they were poor in the opening games before going on to lift the tro- phy with a string of dominant perfor- mances towards the end. This year, the task may not be that easy as they have lost the players who made the difference last time — Elano Blumer and goal-difference. Pelissari that we have hoping that other re- tweaking. “This will a John Stiven Mendoza. If the lack of spark missed. Last season, sults go our way,” said crucial game for both. Though Che- in attack is one area of when Elano was not Materazzi on the eve Only Mumbai are nnaiyin finally broke concern, the fading playing, Pelissari of the encounter. safe. All others have a their NorthEast United backline is something made all the differ- NorthEast United chance. I feel our per- FC jinx with a 1-0 vic- that needs addressing ence. Also Mendoza. are more relaxed as formance this season tory in October, there as well. Apart from the We have conceded too they have a game in has not been that bad is a sense of confusion 18-year-old Jerry many goals and hand. Victory against but the scoreline sug- in Marco Materazzi’s Lalrinzuala, the de- wasted opportunities Pune four days back gests the opposite. The camp as they gear up fence has not been up since the start. The has lifted their spirits. stability is better than for the second leg at to the mark. Bernard league this year has But just one away win what it was a few the Jawaharlal Nehru Mendy has shown not gone according to this season — a 1-0 weeks ago. Our target Stadium in Chennai signs of slowing plans. We did not play verdict in Pune — is to win, just like on Saturday. The hosts down. Marquee player like the way we does not make for Chennai did in and their opponents John Arne Riise has thought we could. We good reading. Suspen- Guwhati,” said coach are on 14 points, with not impressed either. are aiming to get sion of Rowllin Nelo Vingada.