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‘HUMBL’ DESIGNED AROUND MY LIFESTYLE’ { Page 11 } www.dailypioneer.com Fire in Gandhi Art 370 sparked separatism, aided Hospital Municipal polls HYDERABAD: Thanks to the alertness of Gandhi Pak to stoke terrorism: Modi Hospital staffers who swiftly cleared the paediatric surgical PNS n NEW DELHI wing, a major mishap was likely to be put off l PM hails its revocation averted as fire broke out on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘historic’ third floor of the hospital l on Thursday strongly defended premises on Thursday evening. TRS sees ‘powerful wave' in favour of BJP in 48 his government's decision to l Keeping J&K under Central The hospital staff man- l revoke Article 370 in Jammu rule well-thought move aged to evacuate the infants municipalities KCR's original plan for elections in and Kashmir, saying the provi- l undergoing treatment in the sion has not given anything Dream of Sardar, Mookerjee, paediatric wing well before August on hold l Mum is the word in the pink party except separatism, corruption Vajpayee fulfilled: Modi the fire engulfed the ward, and family rule to the state, and l Each govt official in J&K to officials said. "As soon as we L VENKAT RAM REDDY Pakistan has used it as a tool to sensed the fire, we shifted the n HYDERABAD According to TRS party sources, KCR is now spread terrorism. In his televised get LTC, HRA & other patients to other paediatric not keen on holding elections this month, as address to the nation, Modi allowances wards. We will conduct an The recent momentous devel- ground-level reports obtained from party hailed his government's decision enquiry into the issue to opments in Kashmir, specifi- to revoke the Article as "historic" know the cause of fire," Dr. P. cally the political mileage that leaders and cadre suggest that there is a and said a new era has begun in more development. I do not Sravan Kumar, superinten- the saffron party derived cut- 'powerful wave' in favour of BJP in the state, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. think it will remain Union dent, Gandhi Hospital said. ting across party lines, have following Centre's handling of Kashmir issue "The dream of Shyama Territory for long. Ladakh will Following the incident, impacted the timing of elec- Prasad Mookerjee, Atal Bihari eral and illegal" and strongly Spelling out his government's remain the UT," Modi said. authorities said the power tions to urban local bodies in Vajpayee, Sardar Vallabhai Patel protested by downgrading development plans for J&K, he Earlier this week, the Union lines to the third floor of the Telangana, though Chief be in a position to hold elec- and crores of Indians has now diplomatic ties, Modi said said state government employ- government revoked Article hospital were cut off and the Minister and TRS supremo K tions in August. been fulfiled," he said. Pakistan used Article 370 as a ees including police will soon get 370 to withdraw special status to Fire Department was alerted. Chandrasekhar Rao has been However, the scrapping of Asserting that no one has "tool to spread terrorism". benefits on par with employees J&K and bifurcated the region keen on conducting the polls Article 370 as well as bifurca- been able to justify how the "In last three decades, over of other Union Territories and into two UTs — Jammu and Continued on Page 3 in August to capitalize on the tion of Jammu and Kashmir by Article 370 and Article 35A was 42,000 people lost their lives," he all vacant posts in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh. They also winning streak of the pink the BJP-led NDA government benefitting people of the state, said, adding "we will rid J&K of Kashmir, and Ladakh will be got Parliament nod for it. party. The ruling TRS, which at the Centre and the enact- the Prime Minister said these terrorism and separatism under filled, creating employment Prime Minister Narendra was in a hurry to conduct ment of enabling laws in provisions did not give anything new measures." opportunities. He also assured Modi on Thursday said that President municipal elections, has Parliament - all within a week except separatism, corruption, He also said over 1.5 crore people of J&K that they will get keeping Jammu and Kashmir slowed down considering - have changed the political terrorism and family rule. people of J&K were being opportunity to elect their rep- under central administration gives assent developments in Kashmir. municipal polls would be landscape in the country. Attacking Pakistan, which has denied benefits of legislations resentatives in a transparent for "a brief period" was a "well- According to TRS party held in August. He TRS party leaders termed India's move as "unilat- meant for the entire country. way. "As J&K will see more and thought move". sources, KCR is now not keen even said that he and cadre in districts to NMC Bill on holding elections this would finish all elec- fear that a powerful NEW DELHI: President Ram month, as ground-level reports tions in state in KASHMIR wave is sweeping in Nath Kovind has given his obtained from party leaders August and focus on favour of Modi and Showers assent to the National Medical and cadre suggest that there is offering 'real time IMPACT BJP across the coun- Commission Bill, 2019, which a 'powerful wave' in favour of administration' to peo- try, especially among Death sentence for likely to fade was passed by both Houses of BJP in the state, following ple from August 15. urban electorate and if Parliament, Union Health Centre's handling of Kashmir Accordingly, KCR got the elections are held at this Minister Harsh Vardhan said issue. KCR himself made an new Municipal Act passed by juncture, it would only bene- in Telangana on Thursday. announcement in the the Legislature in July, after fit BJP. sexual assault on infant PNS n HYDERABAD "It will be notified in the Legislative Assembly in July convening a two-day special Gazette soon. After that, rules and also at party meetings that session of the Assembly just to Continued on Page 2 l Warangal Court delivers verdict in 48 days Following a fortnight of rainy will framed and the NMC will days, the state is to witness be constituted subsequently. PV KONDAL RAO crime. The accused sexually fair skies for the forecast of All these will be done within n WARANGAL assaulted a nine-month-old girl the Indian Metrological six months," Vardhan said. Pakistan stops in the Kumarpalli area of Department (IMD) suggest "It is a huge and visionary Delivering fastest-ever judg- Hanamkonda city on June 18. fall of the downpour which reform in the medical educa- Samjhauta ment in a hyper-sensitive The kid was sleeping along with was caused due to the tion sector by the NDA gov- POCSO case, the First her parents on the terrace of cyclonic circulation which ernment under the leader- Express at Additional Sessions Judge of their house when the accused prevailed over North Bay of ship of our visionary Prime Warangal district court con- took her away. The parents and Bengal for nearly two weeks. Minister Narendra Modi-ji, victed Praveen, accused of sex- citizens of Warangal demand- "Intensity of the cyclonic and will prove to be a mile- Wagah ually assaulting and murdering ed instant justice in this case. circulation which prevailed stone in the years to come," he PNS n NEW DELHI an infant, and awarded death Local legislator Vinaya over North Bay of Bengal has said. sentence to him on Thursday. Bhaskar, accompanied by par- reduced, and therefore the Indian crew members and The additional district Judge ents of the kid, had urged the rainfall in the state is likely to guard escorted the Samjhauta Jayakumar passed the judg- state government and home be reduced," informed IMD Express from Wagah border ment in just 48 days from the minister to entrust the case to meteorologist. Kerala film to Attari after Pakistan date on which the crime took FAST-TRACK the fast-track court. The police The day temperatures authorities stopped the train place. too filed a comprehensive across the city and in the are director on their side, sources said. This reflects the potential of JUSTICE charge-sheet within a short likely to increase marginally They said that Pakistan courts to deliver fast-track jus- period, thanks to witnesses from the current 28°C to had stopped the train at tice in line with the recent direc- The case involving Praveen and samples collected through 31°C. "There would be gen- escapes from Wagah border claiming secu- tive of the Supreme Court to set was referred to the fast-track scientific processes, including erally cloudy sky with one or rity concerns, and passengers up exclusive centrally-funded court by the administration as through DNA tests, CC camera two spells of rain, and the kidnappers were stranded briefly. courts to deal with POCSO activists of various civil society clippings and post-mortem chances of heavy or very THRISSUR: Kerala film Pranab Mukherjee "When we received the cases in districts having more organisations had demanded report details. heavy rainfall are low," sug- director Nishad Hassan, who information from the Pakistani than 100 cases. "instant justice" in the heinous Continued on Page 4 gested the met official. was kidnapped by three mask- authorities at around 2:14 pm, wearing unidentified people, we assured them that there are has escaped from captivity receives Bharat Ratna no security concerns and the and was presently undergoing train should come here. Godavari basin projects yet to receive inflows medical treatment near here, PNS n NEW DELHI Two others received the However, we also told them police said on Thursday. award posthumously — icon- that if necessary an Indian crew Hassan was kidnapped on Pranab Mukherjee - former ic singer Bhupen Hazarika and and guard will escort the train PNS n HYDERABAD in Godavari basin present a con- Wednesday. President and a life-long Nanaji Deshmukh, one of the to Attari," a senior railway trasting picture, with none of the Speaking to media, a police Congressman respected across founding members of Bharatiya official said. As per the latest While irrigation projects in the projects receiving any inflows, in official said that Hassan has party lines -- has received the Jan Sangh, which later evolved information, the Indian crew Krishna basin are brimming spite of heavy rains in suffered injuries and was country's highest civilian award, into the BJP. Mr Mukerjee's had moved the train from with inflows, those in the Maharashtra and other catch- undergoing treatment. the Bharat Ratna, from his term as President of India, a Wagah and it is expected to Godavari basin are yet to receive ment areas. "Hassan miraculously man- successor President Ram Nath post enabled by the Congress, arrive at Attari shortly. any inflows and are in fact not According to reports from the aged to escape from his kid- Kovind. The award ceremony at ended in 2017. But the leader The Samjhauta Express, in a position to meet the need Telangana Irrigation nappers after spending almost the Rashtrapati Bhawan this — who dubbed himself Citizen named after the Hindi word of water for irrigation purpos- Department, the Sri Ram Sagar a day in their captivity. Since evening was attended by top Mukherjee after stepping down for "agreement", comprises es. Project (SRSP) received just he had suffered injuries he was leaders, including Prime — had made headlines, most six sleeper coaches and an AC In the case of Krishna basin, 12213 cusecs inflows in the last taken to a hospital and is like- Minister Narendra Modi, who notably last year with his con- 3-tier coach. The train service the Jurala project is full and the 24 hours. SRSP, a multipurpose ly to be shifted to a state-run hailed him as the "outstanding troversial decision to attend an was started on July 22, 1976 Srisailam Project is expected to Thursday evening, with water at to Nagarjuna Sagar Project, project, caters to several parts of medical college," said the offi- statesman of our times" when event of the Rashtriya under the Simla Agreement become full in the next two days 874 ft (FRL 885) in Srisailam bringing cheers to farmers northern Telangana. cial on the condition of the names of the recipients were Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideo- that settled the 1971 war and inflows have started into the with live storage of 162 TMC, under NSP ayacut. anonymity. announced in January. logical mentor of the BJP. between the two nations. Nagarjuna Sagar Project. As on officials let out about 90 cusecs However, irrigation projects Continued on Page 2 TODAY ALMANAC Gold likely to hit Rs 40K mark in a week Centre working on stimulus Month & Paksham: Shravana & Shukla Paksha NAVEENA GHANATE n HYDERABAD During the month Panchangam of Ashadam, sales package to counter slowdown Tithi : Navami 10:00 am The aggressive gains in value were typically low. Nakshatram: Anuradha 09:59 pm of gold over the past few days However, sales PNS n NEW DELHI Nirmala Sitharaman. The Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start have left people in a 'wait and industry has sought lower GST watch' mode. Experts said haven't picked up The slowdown-hit economy rates on automobiles and any important work) that in about 7-10 days, the even after the start may soon get a booster dose introduction of a scrappage Rahukalam: 10:46 am – 12:21 pm yellow metal is likely to hit the of Sravanam. Vara from the government with the policy that incentivises new Yamagandam: 03:31 pm – 05:06 pm Rs 40,000 mark for 10 gm. Lakshmi Vratham is Finance Ministry working on purchase. The Government Varjyam: 03:50 am - 05:31 am The surge in prices is attrib- being celebrated this a stimulus package for the has already reduced GST on uted to international investors industry including a slew of electric vehicles. Gulika: 07:36 am - 09:11 am coming back to invest in the year with gold coins financial measures ranging The stimulus is also likely to Good Time: (to start any important work) metal. With trade tensions of lower weight from tax cuts, subsidies and cover the financial markets Amritakalam: 11:21 am - 12:59 pm continuing between US and other incentives, sources said. that may get relief from the tax Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:56 am - 12:46 pm China, investors no longer Official sources said the on FPIs imposed in this year's want to bet on stocks and of Sravanam. Vara Lakshmi Manepally Jewellers, said, 2 gm. It is actually a good time package would not only aim to Budget. While Finance HYDERABAD depend on dollar value. On Vratham is being celebrated "Rupee value changed from Rs to invest in gold as it going to reduce the cost for the indus- by providing more money into Ministry officials are unwilling WEATHER Thursday, 24-carat gold com- this year with gold coins of 68 to Rs 71, which has touch Rs 40,000 in a week or try but would also lay out pro- the hands of consumers and to indicate what changes could manded a price of Rs 39,000 lower weight. Sale is 25-30 per impacted the price of gold. two." cedures that would further reducing the prices of con- be made, sources said the mat- Forecast: Thunderstorm per 10 gm, which is the high- cent lower in the city. The impact felt in India is big- Internationally, gold is at an provide impetus to ease of sumables by reducing indirect ter has been discussed inter- Temp: 28/24 est-ever for the metal in the However, in a trend witnessed ger. People typically buy gold all-time high of $1500 an doing business. tax rates of a host of con- nally and certain changes Humidity: 87% country. across the city people are coins during this season. ounce. For Indian market, As concerned voices rise in sumption items. could be announced this week. Sunrise: 05.57 During the month of exchanging old gold jewellery While there the footfall in there is a 3 per cent discount India Inc over a consistent fall Already, a separate package Sitharaman is meeting rep- Sunset: 06.45 Ashadam, sales were typical- to avoid feeling the pinch of stores is high, volume being running owing to lack of liq- in demand, the measures is being looked at for the auto resentatives of the financial Current Weather Conditions ly low. However, sales haven't price rise. sold is low. People who would uidity. would also try to address the sector whose representatives sector on Friday and a clarity Updated August 8, 2019 5:00 PM picked up even after the start Gopi Krishna, director of buy 10 gm are buying about Continued on Page 2 issues of raising consumption recently met Finance minister is expected to emerge. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019 hyderabad 02

Uttam claims Teachers' unions call for protest on Aug 20 MP FAULTS GOs FOR Shah ‘insulted' PNS n HYDERABAD The cited among assurances Action Committee of Teachers repeatedly ignored by the state Organization asked the gov- Alleging that the state govern- government, the issue of Inter ernment to hasten the TRT TS people ment had failed to fulfill its District Transfers and IR Secondary Grade Teachers PNS n HYDERABAD assurances, Government (Interim Relief) and PRC recruitment and fill 1,378 posts, school teachers unions across (Provisional Revision include those of physical edu- KALESHWARAM WORKS TPCC chief N Uttam Kumar the state have called for a Commission). Besides, there cation teachers, school assis- Reddy has alleged that Union protest at all district head- have been no teacher promo- tants in Hindi language sub- PNS n HYDERABAD The centre to stop the Yellempally Project to lift 160 Home Minister Amit Shah quarters on 20 August and tions for the last 5 years, though jects and Hindi language pun- works immediately TMC of water from Godavari had "insulted" the people of urged teachers to join a 'Chalo many school assistant and dits. They mentioned that for Member of Parliament from and prevent the river of Kaleswaram project to Telangana by stating that the Hyderabad' rally at Indira Park Head Master posts were vacant. the past four years these posts Bhongir Komatireddy Venkat misuse of the huge amount the existing executing agency Bill granting separate state- on 1 September. Apart from that, the Joint have remained vacant. Reddy has alleged a mega duly relaxing the existing pro- hood for Telangana was 'scam' involving thousands of pertaining to the government visions and ratification of the passed behind closed doors crores in the execution of the exchequer action taken by the engineer- in Parliament. Kaleswaram Lift Irrigation —KOMATIREDDY VENKAT REDDY in-chief, Kaleswaram Project. Mentioning that Shah Project (KLIP) and has Lok Sabha MP from Bhongir The MP said that execution made the questionable state- demanded the Centre to initi- of the foregoing works required ment during the discussion ate immediate action in this pump house with Metallic approximately Rs.40,000 crore; on Article 370, Uttam Kumar regard. Pumps, including supply, erec- yet, this was not mentioned in questioned the "silence" of On Thursday, Komatireddy tion testing and commission- the GOs released by the gov- TRS MPs in this regard and submitted to the Prime the Telangana government had ing of Electro Mechanical and ernment on August 6th, 2019. asked them to specify Minister's Office a memoran- issued three government Hydro Mechanical works, with Apart from this, the govern- whether Shah was right in dum in this regard. He urged orders with regard to accord- allied works, Pressure Main, ment did not call for global commenting on the creation Prime Minister Narendra ing permission for entrusting Delivery Cistern, Approach tenders for determining the of Telangana state. Modi to order an inquiry into additional works resulting due Channel, Gravity Canal, executing agency on nomina- On Thursday Uttam told the 'scam' to unearth facts. He to enhancement of lifting including construction of CM tion basis. He said that funds media persons: “Was BJP not asked the Centre to stop the capacity from 2TMC water & CD works and Head running to thousands of crores interested the creation of project works immediately and per day to 3TMC water per day Regulator from Medigadda were being swindled. The gov- separate Telangana state?" He prevent misuse of government for the Medigadda Lift System, Barraga to Annaram Barrage, ernment intentionally failed added that the Congress had funds. Annaram Lift System and from Annaram Barrage to to mention the estimated costs created separate Telangana In his memorandum, Sundilla Lift System i.e. con- Sundilla Barrage and from for executing the works, he state only after deliberations Komatireddy mentioned that struction of Lift System with Sundilla Barrage to Sripada alleged. with all political parties. Rs 3,350 cr spent on Haritha Haram since 2015 n Survival rate in city, where maximum saplings were planted, just 40% n PNS HYDERABAD The project involves planti- n wood, sandalwood, and fruit- ng 120 crore saplings outside of Phase Year Planted This year, bamboo is bearing plants to farmers for The Telangana government, the forest area to increase the in Cr also being planted to agro forestry. "The survival utilizing funds under the cover, 10 crore saplings in 1 2015-16 15.86 increase the source of rate is likely to be more because National Rural Employment Hyderabad city, and other 100 income for small and farmers know how to grow Guarantee Scheme (NREGA), crore saplings inside notified 2 2016-17 31.67 marginal farmers trees," the forest official spent Rs 3,350 crore during the forest areas. observed. four phases of Telangana Ku The Forest Department, 3 2017-18 34.07 According to reports, the Haritha Haram between 2015 which administers the project department is introducing 37 and 2019. Additional funds across the State, is not clear 4 2018-19 32.0 species of fruit-bearing tree may be required for the fifth about the survival rate of the species in degraded forest areas phase, considering that the saplings. 5 2019-20 83.30 to support the growth of government is planning to "The survival rate is the 5 years' total 196.88 macaques and other arboreal nearly triple the planting of poorest in the city, lingering species. "The aim is to return saplings. between 40% and 50% -- a lit- Aim of the state 230.0 monkeys to forests and prevent The target of Chief Minister tle less in certain areas where their intervention and depen- K Chandrashekar Rao is to the sapling is not protected or right way and at the right has decided to do the same yet dency on cities and towns," for- expand the State's forest cover watered on a timely basis," a location," asserted a forest offi- again. The city limits get a est officials said. from the existing 24 percent to forest official said. cial. He continued, "The majority of saplings compared This year, bamboo is also 33 percent by planting 230 According to the district- department has decided to to other districts in the state being planted to increase the crore plants across Telangana wise report prepared by the plant more trees at government where the survival rate is high. source of income for small and by 2019. Statistics provided by Forest Department, the city and private institutions like Forest Department officials marginal farmers in coopera- the Forest Department suggest under Greater Hyderabad schools, colleges, universities, claim that the survival rate of tion with the Central govern- that the Chief Minister's plan Municipal Corporation hospitals and departmental saplings at 7,600 km national ment's Bamboo Mission. may not materialize at least in (GHMC) jurisdiction will get offices, where the chances of and state highways is excep- During the fifth phase of the city. about 830 lakh saplings this survival are more when com- tionally high, at 90-95%, where Haritha Haram, 83.30 crore Speaking at Haritha Haram year, which is expected to pared to those planted at street the maintenance is handled by saplings are expected to be awareness event in a school, increase the city's green cover corners." respective national and state planted across the State. In the Mayor Bonthu Rammohan by 4.16 percent. Right from the first phase of highway authorities, along with four previous phases, the gov- said: "10 crore plants are to be "Most of the saplings die the project, the survival rate of the Forest Department per- ernment planted 196.88 crore planted in the city in the next partly because of human inter- a majority of saplings planted sonnel. plants, with unclear survival five consecutive phases of vention and partly because in the city has been poor. Still, The department is preparing rates, out of its aim of planting Haritha Haram." saplings are not planted in the this year too, the government to distribute saplings of teak- 230 crore saplings by 2019. Municipal polls likely... Projects in Gold likely to hit Rs 40K Continued from Page 1 mance in Warangal, Nalgonda Godavari basin... Continued from Page 1 and Mahabubnagar districts Continued from Page 1 Since urban electorate vote are also haunting TRS. Abhishek Chanda, director of in municipal polls, the party In this backdrop, local TRS Right now it has 10.39 TMC Capsgold Bullion, said, leaders want KCR to postpone leaders and cadre feel that it is as against its gross capacity of "Locally, traders are selling municipal polls at least till better to put off polls at least 90.31 TMC. The water level in for Rs 39,000 though the October with a hope that the for the next two-three months, the project is much low, com- price internationally is euphoria over Kashmir will die instead of taking chances. pared to that during the same already Rs 40,000. This is down by then. The pink party After registering surprise time last year. because there has been no fears that TRS may lose at least victories in four LS seats in Even Lower Maniar Dam, movement of stock in India. 48 municipalities, if polls are May 2019, the BJP has inten- Nizam Sagar and Singur pro- Imports are already at the rate held this month. sified its activities across jects are staring at shortage of of Rs 40,000 and that will Party leaders and cadre Telangana and is trying to water for supply to meet irri- reflect prices in the country. for the last 10 years. Abhishek have brought to the notice of position itself as the main gation needs in the region, In next one month, 10 gm said, "In 2009-2010, gold KCR the prevailing mood and opposition party in Telangana, with no sign of any inflows till gold will cost Rs 43,000 and which was selling at Rs said that if elections are held replacing Congress. now. will only go higher. The stock 20,000 for 10 gm, hit Rs now, the BJP will make big It has stepped up its attack The Sripada Yellampally market is at an all-time low in 30,000. Now again, gold is gains in erstwhile Nizamabad, on TRS from all sides, target- Project is the only one on the India. People are cutting reacting to prices after 10 Adilabad, Karimangar dis- ing KCR's government on Godavari River in Telangana down on dependency on years. Consumer demand is tricts as the Lok Sabha seats in alleged corruption in irrigation which is near its FRL of 485 stocks and dollar, and are opt- not going down because of these districts are held by BJP projects, non-implementation ft. As it has been receiving ing to invest in gold which is high prices. We are expecting MPs, who trounced TRS in the of major poll promise of Rs 1 steady inflows over the past safe." sale to increase, especially in May 2019 Lok Sabha polls. lakh crop loan waiver, and per- week, it has 19.34 TMC as However, experts opine September to October as it is Similary, fears of BJP ceived failure of the govern- against gross capacity of that there is no need to panic wedding season and the fes- putting up a good perfor- ment on all fronts. 20.175. as gold has not appreciated tive season."

HYDERABAD BULLION RATES Food redistribution app launched GOLD n Uber Eats will deposit food from cancelled orders in nearest ‘Feed the Need' centre ` 37,270 (10 gm) ` 620 PNS n HYDERABAD port by depositing food from 'Feed the Need' app was defi- SILVER cancelled orders to the nearest nitely one of GHMC's flagship In order to reduce the wastage collection zone. The delivery programmes which will go a ` 43, 600 (1kg) of food in the city, GHMC has will be carried out by an Uber long way in reducing food waste ` 700 launched a 'Feed the Need' Eats courier partner, who will and feeding the needy. app on Thursday. It is estimat- have the option to choose a Mayor Bonthu Rammohan ed that about 25-30 per cent of drop-point nearby. called up on corporate institu- CHICKEN food is wasted in the city. The The programme aims to pro- tions to join hands with 'Feed RATES `/KG wasted food is disposed or col- vide the facility to collect excess the Need' initiative and enable lected by GHMC dumpsters food from hotels, homes, com- installation of more fridges to Dressed/With Skin `155 under the garbage collection munity functions and online cover the entire GHMC area. Without Skin `177 initiative. food suppliers. Speaking at inau- Uber Eats also partners with Broiler at Farm `107 'Feed The Need' app is devel- has requisitions from various gural, GHMC Commissioner M NGOs 'Feeding India' and oped for mobile phones by a institutions that have a need for Dana Kishore said that the 'Robin Hood Army'. start-up called Rathh. It allows the food. Online monitoring of users to register as food donors the entire operations is done to EGG and offers an option of 'collect ensure easy collection and dis- RATES `/100 or drop off' at the nearest com- tribution. munity fridge. The fridge loca- At present, 30 strategically- HYDERABAD 315 tions (30 as of now) are on a GIS located refrigerators in GHMC VIJAYAWADA 332 platform, allowing them to be limits enable stocking of excess VISAKHAPATNAM 350 easily located. An SMS alert is food. The civic body will tie up received by the NGO partners with more NGOs to ensure that RETAIL PRICE `3.15 (IN HYDERABAD) who arrange for a pick-up. excess food reaches the needy. Simultaneously, the NGO also Uber Eats will extend its sup-

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HYDERABAD |FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019 hyderabad 03 RIME Counselling begins for UG CORNER Three die, 3 injured in Youth ends life after losing bet courses in agri university HYDERABAD: A 21-year-old mishap at Shamshabad PNS n HYDERABAD student, studying in a private Admissions process degree college committed The combined counselling for suicide by hanging himself at Youths in car were driving fast, ram into lorry parked on the highway admissions into undergraduate has been combined his home on Wednesday. courses in agriculture, veteri- for courses in Officials said he took the PNS n HYDERABAD in a private hospital. Prashanth nary science, horticultural extreme step after losing Rs and Sai are also being treated began in Hyderabad. The and parents about prospects agriculture, veterinary 40,000 in a cricket bet. The Three students were killed and there. Shamshabad police counselling is conducting by and opportunities in agricul- science, horticultural deceased, Ravi Kumar, a two others were injured when reached the spot and shifted Professor Jayashankar tural courses. Rao said sever- resident of Vengalrao Nagar in their car rammed into an ille- the bodies to Osmania hospi- Telangana State Agricultural al job opportunities are due to in Telangana Borabanda was pursuing his gally parked lorry at Satamrai tal and the injured to a private University (PJTSAU) campus come in the agricultural sector agriculture university first year in BSC at Prathiba in Shamshabad in the wee hospital.The parked DCM did in Rajendranagar. for students who successfully degree college, hours of Thursday. The youth not have parking lights on. Vice-Chancellor of PJTSAU complete the UG or PG cours- Kukatpally.According to the were said to be intoxicated at Police launched a hunt to nab V Praveen Rao started off by es. Quoting a survey done by police, Ravi owed a person the time of the incident. the driver of the lorry who handing over an admission let- an international organisation, of time. It stands 1st among named Rajashekar, Rs 40,000 The deceased were identified absconded after the accident. ter to a student, Manisha who he said there will a demand agriculture universities in after losing a cricket bet. as 22-year-old Anil Kumar, a The youth were driving the car secured 411th rank in more than one lakh agriculture south India and 3rd in the Rajashekar kept on harassing resident of Bandlaguda, 20- rashly, an official said. Telangana EAMCET-2019. She graduates in the food sector in country according to the rank- him to pay the money. Ravi's year-old P Srikant of Police registered a case opted to join the Bachelor of India and globally spread over ings done by Indian Council of father then sold property to pay Shamshabad and 24-year-old under Section 304a of the IPC Veterinary Science and Animal the next 10 years. Agricultural Research (ICAR), the gambling debt. However, Harish Goud. Srikant was a (death by negligence) and are Husbandry (BVSc & AH) Rao said that PJTSAU has New Delhi. Vice-Chancellor Rajashekar continued to harass student, while Anil and Harish investigating the incident. course at College of Veterinary been able to become one of the Rao announced that PJTSAU him for another Rs 40,000. worked in private firms in The car is registered on Science in Rajendranagar. best agriculture universities will start one more agriculture Unable to bear the constant Shamshabad. Friends of the Prashanth Reddy's name and The V-C advised candidates in the country in a short span college in Adilabad next year. harassment, he hanged himself deceased, Prashanth Reddy One of the injured sits dazed on the road (R) The car in which they were travelling has 19 challans worth Rs 4,230. to a ceiling fan. The SR Nagar and Sai, also travelling in the Earlier, in a similar mishap police have registered a case car, were injured and are said were near Satamrai and head- lorry on the highway. Anil on July 11, a family of five was and launched an investigation. to be in a critical condition. ed towards Aramghar when and Srikant died on the spot injured as their car rammed Fire in Gandhi According to the police, the the car, driven at high speed, from the impact of the crash. into a parked lorry on the Rajiv Revanth asks GHMC to Depressed woman youth were on the highway rammed into a parked DCM Harish died during treatment Gandhi Highway in Siddipet. Hospital commits suicide Continued from page 1 HYDERABAD: A 35-year-old act on illegal structures woman who was depressed Delay in 2BHK Hospital staff said they start- after not being able to conceive OU to start paid coaching PNS n HYDERABAD ed shifting the infants after committed suicide by hanging works irk MP asks officials to detecting fumes in the paedi- herself at Kismathpur in Malkajgiri MP Revanth Reddy atric surgical ward. Fire ten- Rajendranagar on Thursday. asked GHMC to act on unau- answers phone ders managed to control the The deceased, P Aruna was classes for competitive exams residents thorised constructions made calls and follow fire within minutes. "We have married to Ramgopal and were SUSHMA NAGARAJU PNS n HYDERABAD by Emaar properties in sent two fire engines, one residing at Kismatpur. n HYDERABAD Coaching will be Gachibowli. basic protocol from Musheerbaad depot and According to the police Residents of Bojagutta on Speaking at the GHMC one from Secunderabad depot. officials, the couple were Osmanians can soon access conducted for Thursday staged dharna general body meeting, basic protocol. He It took us about 15-20 minutes married for 12 years and have coaching classes for all-India civil services over the delay in construc- Revanth said, "Several asked members to to douse the flames and get the no child. Aruna was civil services and other stan- tion of 2BHK houses. villas have come up use the power to situation under control," said undergoing treatment at a dardised tests for a seat in post- exam, GRE, Residents have vacated their in Emaar proper- summon offi- fire control room officials, private hospital, but her graduate courses abroad, but it TOEFL, IELTS houses for construction of ties in Gachibowli. cials to the gen- adding that the property dam- condition remained the same. is not for free like before. government's flagship According to my eral body. He age was under assessment. She then slipped into Following the instructions of on campus 2BHK houses. knowledge, subject suggested that depression. In the wee hours in-charge Vice-Chancellor for a fee However, the snail pace at to correction, there is special funds be of Thursday, her husband Arvind Kumar, Osmania which the construction is no permission given procured under found her hanging to the University authorities are try- number of students attending A student from College of going on has troubled the to such properties by the Swachh Bharat Mission Inter admissions ceiling fan in their bedroom. ing hard to restart coaching classes was about 200. It helped Arts and Science, Deva, said, beneficiaries. The residents GHMC. Land allotment can from the Centre for construc- The Rajendranagar Police said classes for students appearing the students, especially those "Most students lack commu- finding it difficult to stay in be given by TSIIC, but the tion of STPs. GHMC com- date extended that no suicide note was found. for civil services, GRE, TOEFL, who could not afford paid nication skills because of they rented houses, staged a municipality needs to accord missioner Dana Kishore said Officials registered a case and IELTS and others. The ground coaching. do not apply in central uni- protest at GHMC head- permission. Take this as my that under Ganga Action Plan PNS n HYDERABAD are investigating the incident. reality is the university lacks "In yesterday's meet with versities for PhD. Classes on quarters. official complaint and tell us and Jal shakti Abhiyaan, the UGC grant to resume it. the in-charge Vice-Chancellor, communication skills that we Addressing the protes- by when you will act on it. civic body will take the assis- The Telangana Board of PD Act against Therefore, to overcome the directions were given to uni- will take up will help stu- tors, Mayor Dr Bonthu There are 400-plus buildings." tance for proposal of STPs. Intermediate education drug trafficker difficulty the university is plan- versity authorities to start dents, besides coaching for Rammohan informed that He said as per the Municipal Meanwhile, Revanth also sug- extended the last date for ning to charge nominal coaching classes soon. Earlier, civil services exam, GRE, construction of 2BHK hous- Act, the civic body can demol- gested that GHMC needs to phase-2 admissions into first- HYDERABAD: Rachakonda amounts from students who we could run it with the UGC TOEFL and IELTS. ing scheme would be com- ish constructions that it finds identify locations in the city to year Intermediate to 16 August. police detained a drug peddler take the coaching. grant but we had shutdown due Engineering students too can- pleted soon and to be allot- unauthorised. Critisising the set up statues in memory of The board sent a circular to from the Visakhapatnam Earlier, coaching classes were to funds crunch. Now again not afford high fees for cours- ted to those who vacated lack of response from officials, late leaders Jaipal Reddy, principals of government and agency area under PD act on conducted for free. But since there is a plan, but finances es. The university should first for the construction of Revanth said officials don't Sushma Swaraj and Mukesh private junior colleges offering Thursday. In an ongoing drive the grant from UGC has remain an issue. So this time indeed have free coaching. It houses. answer phone calls and follow Goud. the two-year degree course. against offenders, Rachakonda stopped, the university had we cannot offer the coaching must also arrange for coaching police commissioner detained stopped offering coaching for free. The university will for NET and JRF on the cam- a drug peddler identified as classes for free at College of soon decide on a nominal fee," pus. Students who attend Kamoji Kondal. He was Arts and Science. It has been said Osmania University reg- coaching centers outside end involved in three ganja five years now. Back then, the istrar Gopal Reddy. up paying huge sums." Tolichowki to be rid of mosquitoes, trafficking cases in Rachakonda and AP since 2017, said commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat. Police arrested the Junior doctors hyacinth-clearing operations on man and his gang members on OIC staffers awarded June 11 and recovered 185 kg stage dharna at PNS n HYDERABAD ganja from their possession. Tolichowki area is particularly prone to the The GHMC has cleared the Property offender Indira Park RI in insurance scam Langer House lake of hyacinth menace because there are many lakes in the arrested PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD n Branch manager growth that had been the vicinity, including the Langer House lake. Vinay Kumar major cause of massive breed- HYDERABAD: A 53-year-old Responding to the Indian Officials of Oriental Insurance ing of mosquitoes in its waters. Clearing hyacinth will reduce the growth of Chengalpattu was man involved in 26 property Medical Association's (IMA) Company (OIC) were con- The lake-clearing work took mosquitoes to a great extent, a GHMC offences was arrested by call, junior doctors staged a victed by the CBI court on sentenced to five years of about a year to complete. Nacharam police on Thursday. dharna at Indira Park Dharna Thursday. rigorous imprisonment Personnel of GHMC's ento- entomologist said Gold ornaments worth Rs 1.80 Chowk, calling it Vaidya Cases were booked against mology wing worked at the lakh were also seized from his Mahaghatana, on Thursday Suresh Damodar, senior divi- Yeramalla received a five-year lake for months together to col- to clear hyacinth growing in tions to proliferate. Tolichowki Tolichowki, Golconda, Langer possession. The accused was to oppose the MNC Bill sional manager in Oriental term with a fine of Rs 75,000. lect leaves floating on the water the lake owing to the use of the area is particularly prone to the House and Company Bagh identified as Shaik Abdul Jaffar introduced by the Centre. Insurance, and others who Surveyors Venkata Krishna with bare hands. Subsequently floating trash collector. He menace because there are are teeming with swarms of alias Md Safiuddin alias Jaffar, The doctor's displayed were involved in criminal con- Srinivasa Raju Penumatsa, the corporation also deployed said, "We will soon clear many lakes in the vicinity, mosquitoes, but things will an auto driver living at Mini placards demanding that the spiracy and committed serious Srinivas Chitrapragada and a mechanical floating trash hyacinth floating on Shah including the Langer House ease as soon as the hyacinth is Brindavan Colony in Centre must amend Clause irregularities in the settlement Sridhar Reddy Aredla were collector that cleared the lake Hatim Talab too in Tolichowki lake. Clearing hyacinth will cleared from the lakes. Tolichowki. The arrest was 32 of the Bill. They said they of claims related to motor convicted to undergo four of waste in two weeks. which is also a mosquito reduce the growth of mosqui- The entomology wing is made after Jaffar stole 5.9 tola would continue their agita- damage, fire and marine dam- years' RI for and asked to pay Khairatabad Zonal breeding spot." toes to a great extent, a GHMC also planning to use thermal gold ornaments from Uppal. tion till the government gave age and caused a loss of Rs a fine of Rs 60,000. Gopagoni Commissioner, Musharraf Ali Rains provide ideal condi- entomologist said. fogging to eliminate mosqui- The investigation of the case a handwritten assurance on 57.07 lakh to the insurance Kailasam, who died during Farooqi, said GHMC was able tions for mosquito popula- For now, areas like toes. led to his arrest on Thursday. conducting NEET examina- company. investigation, was abated from He has a criminal history and tion as it was earlier. According to poilce, Suresh, the case, police officials said. was involved in as many as 26 In a related development, was convicted and handed Other employees identified property offences in the limits TJS chief Prof M rigorous imprisonment (RI) of as Srinivasa Reddy, Prasad T-Hub Invites of Malakpet, Madhapur, Kodandaram, former MLC seven years and a fine of Rs Raju, Ravi Kumar Raju BJP defaming Nehru, says Kukatpally, Amberpet, Meerpet, Prof K Nageshwar and cine 85,000. Branch manager Vinay Gadiraju, Padmaja Rani, startups Miyapur, Uppal, Dundigal, actor Dr Rajashekar and his Kumar Chengalpattu was sen- Srinivasa Raju, and Saroornagar, KPHB, Asif Nagar, family members extended tenced to five years of RI with Satyanarayana Raju were sen- Neredmet said Nacharam solidarity to the striking a fine of Rs 75,000 and admin- tenced to two years' RI with a T Cong Loyalists Forum Incubation police inspector M Mahesh. junior doctors. istrative officer Shiva Kumar fine of Rs 50,000. Programme Suggests the Nehru's critics to learn history first PNS n HYDERABAD

PNS n HYDERABAD the Indian government of Telangana government's Debris moved from heritage site, but not cleared when Sardar Patel was the startup initiative T-Hub on Telangana Congress Loyalists Home Minister. Blaming Thursday called for applica- MAYANK TIWARI Forum (TCLF) alleged that the Jawaharlal Nehru is a part of tions for the third batch of n HYDERABAD In a bid to clear the BJP has attempted to portray BJP's strategy to defame a Lab32, - an incubation pro- as if there were differences leader, who is held in high gramme for early-stage tech Construction and demolish- road before Bakrid, between former Prime esteem not only in India but product startups. The third ment (C&D) waste piled up GHMC has made Minister late Jawaharlal Nehru the world over, to mislead batch of Lab32 will com- near Qutub Shahi Heritage and the Home Minister late which was handled very deft- people of the country", it mence from 1 December Park - Eidgah - was pushed debris mounds near Sardar Patel during the dis- ly by Sardar Patel. Coming to lamented. 2019, and the call for appli- away by the side of the road by monument cussion in the parliament on the issue of Kashmir's acces- The TCLF said that Nehru cations commenced on GHMC workers to pave way Abrogation of Article 370 and sion to India, it became imper- made an immense contribu- Thursday. for vehicle parking on the near residential colonies is Kashmir Re-organization Bills. ative to assure the people of tion to India's Independence The third edition of Lab32 upcoming Bakrid festival. filled in with construction and The BJP also attempted to J&K that steps would be taken and was the torchbearer of the will focus on leveraging the "The GHMC is trying to demolishment debris. blame Pandit Nehru for the to protect their culture, their freedom struggle under the power of the in-house team. push the debris beside the According to the heritage inclusion of Article 370, TCLF rights and aspirations and leadership of Mahatma The ecosystem of alumni, road instead of completely activist Mohammad Abdul alleged. TCLF said that it is Article 370 was the way out. Gandhi. He spent more time in mentors, industry experts removing it from the Eidgah Nayeem, there is a plan to build seriously condemning this Had it not been for this, jail during those days than any and investors will help the road. It will only become a big- villas on the vacant space attempt by BJP. Kashmir becoming an integral other prominent leader, new batch to accelerate ger heap of waste there," said the stench of rot. belongs to it. There is fear of between Fort and Qutub Shahi Those questioning Article part of India would have been imprisoned nine times spend- growth and achieve their Feroz, a resident of the area. Says Mohammed, the care- developers clearing the Tombs. In an online petition, 370 and who is responsible for a big question mark as ing 3,259 days ie over 9 years respective goals. Some of the "The waste was lying in a cor- taker of Qutub Shahi Mosque dumped waste and starting Nayeem alleged that if the it should first brush up their Pakistan was hoping to make in prison, it explained. TCLF most innovative startups ner, which has now spilled over located on Eidgah road, "Local constructions on this lush housing project comes up it knowledge of history and not Kashmir their territory, it leaders Marri Shashidhar from industries such as on the entire stretch of the politicians are quiet about the green site between Golkonda will severely affect tourism make statements to distort it, opined. Reddy, Sambani Healthtech, Fintech, Smart road," he said. matter, partly because the land Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs." around Golconda and the TCLF advised on Thursday in "We can create confidence in Chandrasekhar, M Kodanda Mobility, Sustainability, Social The one-km-long road at is under litigation. Some say it Just a few metres away lies Qutub Shahi Tombs. Such a a statement. At the time of the minds of the Kashmiri Reddy, B Kamalakar Rao, T Impact, Smart Cities, Edtech, Qutub Shahi Heritage Park at belongs to the Army, and while the outer fortification and the scenario could also harm the Independence, the integration people and hence Article 370 Nagaiah, Dr P Vinay Kumar, A among others, will be short- Eidgah is lined with C&D the revenue department claims moat of Golconda Fort. This is government's efforts to obtain of over 500 princely states was the only way out. It was a Shyam Mohan and G Niranjan listed from hundreds of appli- waste, dotted with plastic bags, ownership of the land, the undisturbed as of now, but a World Heritage tag for Qutub into India was a big challenge, very considered decision by released the note. cations. bottles, animal waste that emits Wakf board too says the land another section of the moat Shahi Tombs. 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PNS n HYDERABAD State to pitch tribal event for Centre’s nod The biennial 2BHK houses, evicted The Telangana government will pitch with the Central tribal festival of Tension prevails in district; woman tries to set herself ablaze government once again for Sammakka- according the biennial tribal Saralamma PNS n KHAMMAM went to the colony and asked festival of Sammakka- The police and them to leave the houses Saralamma Jatara at Medaram, Jatara at Tension prevailed at immediately. a national festival status. Medaram draws Musalimadugu in Khammam Revenue However, the illegal occu- The festival draws at least 2 district when some persons Department officials pants protested refusing to crore devotees not only from at least 2 crore 'unauthorisedly' occupied vacate the houses. Earlier, the Telugu States but also from devotees 2BHKs built for the homeless had tough time they said, they removed their neighbouring Madhya in the village by break open- in getting premises 35-odd huts in the colony on Pradesh, Odisha and ing the locks on Sunday last. the promise of issuing hous- Chhattisgarh. Reviewing and plastic-free environment. The Revenue and police vacated es. What would be our fate if arrangements for the festival in Care should be taken to department officials had a the government refuses to a meeting held at Secretariat ensure that the festival is con- tough time in evicting the allot us 2BHK houses? They here on Thursday, Forest ducted as per the sentiments of people who allegedly occu- On the directions of the questioned the authorities. Minister Indrakaran Reddy, the tribals and Adivasis, they pied the 2BHKs. Commissioner of Police Tafsir Meanwhile, high drama pre- Panchayat Raj Minister Ministers Koppula Eshwar, Indrakaran Reddy, Errabelli Dayakar Rao addressing the review meeting said calling for preparing pro- Earlier Tahsildar Jannu Iqbal, the Wyra police regis- vailed at the scene when a Errabelli Dayakar Rao and posals to constitute Medaram Sanjeeva reached tered a case against the illegal woman doused herself in Welfare Minister Koppula land would be acquired for Rs Rao was fond of the festival and Bhagiradha water would be festival committee. Musalimadugu and asked the occupants. kerosene and tried to set her- Eshwar said that all arrange- 10 crore in the vicinity of also called for permanent supplied to the devotees dur- They called for the erection unauthorised occupants to On Wednesday, revenue self ablaze. ments are being made to con- Gadde, elevated platforms arrangements to host the event, ing the festival. of huge digital screens in vacate the houses. However, officials, accompanied by the Some of the illegal occu- duct the festival from February where the idols of tribal deities they said recalling how the They called for a compre- Warangal and Hyderabad to they paid no heed to his police, went to the housing pants fell at the feet of the 5 to 8 next year. Moreover, the would be placed bringing them event was held successfully hensive report on arrange- give wide publicity to the event. advice. The Tahsildar brought colony. DRO and sought justice to Ministers hinted at reminding from forests. twice in the first regime of the ments from the officials for They called for preparing a the issue to the notice of District Revenue Officer them. At last, the officials had the Center once again on The celebration of the festi- TRS. submission to the Chief full-scale plan to host the event District Collector RV Karnan Sirisha, Tahsildar Sanjiva, a tough time in convincing according to the national fes- val would be conducted com- Near the elevated platforms Minister at the next meeting. ready by the time the next who later instructed the DCP Dasai Prasanna Kumar, the unauthorised occupants tival status to the event. pletely as per the directions of where deities are kept there The arrangements should be meeting, which will be held police officials to evict the CI Rama Kant, Sis Tandra to leave the houses after they They said that Union Tribal Adivasis and tribal priests, should be provision for staying made taking into consideration next month. illegal occupants and take Naresh, Srinivas and Yellaiah convinced them that their Welfare Minister and Tribal they said entrusting the task of of devotees, offices of the RTC past experiences. Services of MLC Pochampalli Srinivas legal action against them. and a posse of 100 policemen issue would be looked into. Welfare Ministers of all States holding consultations with and the police permanently, officials who worked during Reddy, Tribal Welfare Secretary would be extended invitation them to Mulugu District they said asking the officials to the last event should be Maheshdutt Ekka, to take part in the event. Collector and Eturunagaram acquire land near the vicinity utilised. Endowments Commissioner Besides, representatives of trib- ITDA project officer. The of the Gaddelu for RS 10 crore. They asked the officials to Anil Kumar, Mulugu district Use modern tech al welfare associations would Ministers ordered officials to All arrangements should be ensure that no harm would be Collector Narayana Reddy, Death sentence for also be invited to the event. To make arrangements perma- made for the benefit of devo- done to the forest wealth while Panchayat Raj E-in-C in farming: make permanent arrangements nently to conduct the festival tees and there should be no making arrangements. They Satyanarayana Reddy, ITDA to hold the event once in two on a grand scale. Chief inconvenience whatsoever to also reflected on ensuring the project officer Chakradhar Rao sexual assault... years, the Ministers said that Minister K Chandrashekhar them near the venue. Mission creation of the pollution-free and others took part. Continued from Page 1 that a total of 40 witnesses were Minister questioned. Since the case per- PNS n MAHABUBNAGAR While delivering the ver- tained to an infant and the gov- dict, the Additional Sessions ernment was also keen on pro- Minister for agriculture and Judge Jayakumar said the viding justice to the victim's civil supplies S Niranjan Reddy Rains damage cotton accused had confessed to the family, the trial was conducted asked the Agriculture crime in the presence of the in the Additional Sessions Department officials to educate court. Panchayath Raj Minister Court of the district. farmers on the use of modern Errabelli Dayakar Rao hailed Initially, soon after the inci- technologies in cultivation, crop in Karminagar the verdict and opined that jus- dent, following widespread use of fertilizers and others tice in the present case was swift protests, a special investigation through orientation-cum- PNS n KARIMNAGAR acres by Thursday evening. 50 per cent mark in many as per expectations. The parents team was constituted with ACP awareness camps. The Minister Heavy rains, which have areas. However, the incessant of the victim as well as local leg- Sridhar, Inspectors Sampath was speaking during a review Cotton production has been lashing the State for the rains brought rays of hope in islator Dasyam Vinayabhaskar Rao,Subedari inspector meeting with the Agriculture Minister Koppula Eshwar felicitates students who secured government jobs declined drastically in the dis- past one week, inflicted losses the region and the area under lauded the efforts of the police. Sadanandam and other staff. Department officials in Pebber trict due to the extreme weath- to the cotton crop in about cultivation increased to 82,500 The Warangal CP The verdict, pronounced in Mandal of Wanaparthy district er patterns at the stage of 10,000 acres as the crop was acres from around 40,000 acres Dr.Ravinder held a media con- just 48 days, could be regarded on Thursday. On the occasion, flowering. Incessant rains in submerged. in just one week. Since the area ference here in this connection as one of the rare judgments in the Minister reviewed various Study circles yielding the past one week caused dam- The Kharif action plan set under cultivation has not and detailed how the police col- the country. Further, since the programmes undertaken by age to crop, resulting in pro- by the agricultural wing has set touched the target set by the lected various pieces of evi- pieces of evidence were pro- the officials and assured that duction declining. However, a target of covering 1.12 lakh Agricultural wing, it is dence in this case and prepared vided in 21 days, it would those who didn't get Rythu the paddy transplantation has acres of paddy transplantation estimated that the target would a fool-proof charge-sheet in remain a major achievement of Bandhu, the amount would be results: Koppula swelled from meager 40,000 and by the beginning of the be attained in the next ten record 21 days' time. He said the police, the CP said. cleared soon. PNS n HYDERABAD has been providing free acres in the last week to 82,500 August but it didn't touch the days. coaching through study cir- Welfare Minister Koppula cles for BCs, SCs and STs for Eshwar has said that the State the benefit of the rural poor. Government has been taking Several aspirants have got necessary steps to see the jobs in the Police Department youth of the BC, and SC com- as constables, VROs in munities in top positions and Revenue Department and has been giving necessary panchayat secretaries in training and support to them. Panchayat Raj Department. At a programme held to appre- He appreciated 18 candi- ciate candidates who got jobs dates coached by the BC receiving training at the BC Study Circle and 39 coached and SC study circles here on by the SC study circle who Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav administers Thursday; he exhorted the secured jobs as SIs. The SC deworming tablet to a student on Thursday candidates to grab the oppor- study circle helped 780 can- tunities being offered to them didates get government jobs by the government and reach ranging from income-tax top positions in life. officer to bank officials, he Minister administers Earlier, students used to said. Special Chief Secretary rush to private study circles as Ajay Mishra, government soon as notification was secretary Burra Venkatesam issued. Unlike the earlier and others took part in the deworming tablets times, the TRS government meeting. PNS n HYDERABAD would be administered the de- worming tablets, he said. Minister for Animal MLA of Musheerabad Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Mutha Gopal stressed on per- Jagga welcomes Centre's Yadav on Thursday adminis- sonal hygiene. Joint Collector tered deworming tablets and Ravi noted that children syrup among the school chil- because of worms in their decision on J&K dren at the government high intestines are not able to focus PNS n HYDERABAD 370 by the Congress leaders. school in Musheerabad in con- on education and wanted par- He exhorted that leaders in nection with the National ents to ensure that such chil- Congress MLA from Congress have full freedom to Deworming Day. dren are given albendazole Sangareddy T Jagga Reddy express their personal opin- Referring to anaemia among tablets or syrup. has stated that the leaders in ions. "Some Congress leaders people of the age group 1-19, The Minister distributed Congress have the freedom to spoke against abrogation of he blamed the worms for the tablets among the students and express their personal opin- Article 370. The first Prime cause and albendazole will prizes among winners of vari- ions on anything, unlike any Minister of the nation late deworm the children. He want- ous competitions organised in other party. Stating that Jawaharlal Nehru stayed in ed government officials of the connection with the National Shyam Prasad Mukherjee and jail for the sake of freedom. relevant department to coor- Deworming Day. District Sardar Patel, whom BJP prais- Nehru also donated his assets dinate with the management of Medical and Health officer Dr es, were worked as Ministers to the nation," he said. Majority private schools to administer Venkati, district educational in Congress government, he of the Kashmiris interested to the tablets and syrup to them officer Venkata Narsamma, said and added that there was merge in Pakistan but Nehru as an art of the deworming district welfare officer Jhansi nothing wrong in speaking made them merge in India, exercise. Lakshmi, DEO Nagarjuna and against abrogation of Article Jagga Reddy said. At least 10 lakh students others took part in the event. Don't fall prey to social media: Harish Asks sportsmen to excel in their chosen fields and emerge as State-level players PNS n SIDDIPET facilities are put to good use. Former Minister and Siddipet Moreover, he asked the PETs MLA T Harish Rao has advised to pay attention and make cit- sportspersons to practice izens walk daily and practice sports well and study further yoga. Soon he would review and advised them against with the PETs on how to turn falling prey to social media. He Siddipet into a healthy city. He wished that the Siddipet dis- advised the athletes to not to trict should produce State- waste much time on social level sportsmen. media and destroy their Declaring open the 6th district- careers. level junior athletics selections Earlier, municipal chairman tournament at the district Rajanarsu said that the people sports stadium here on of Siddipet used to go to Thursday amidst fanfare, he Sangareddy as there was no exhorted the sportsmen to stadium here then. However, excel in their chosen fields and MLA T Harish Rao addresses athletes at a programme in Siddipet with the initiative of Harish emerge as State-level players. Rao, a stadium has been built. So far, the district produced 28 SSC pass percentage, he said and Siddipet has a swimming He appreciated Harish Rao national-level sportsperson, he desired that the district should pool of international stan- for developing the city in all said appreciating the organis- rank number one in sports and dards, football court, basket- respects. ers of the event. games. He assured physical ball court, indoor games He exhorted the sportsmen The district ranked number education teachers to take steps shed, handball court and a to shine their best in sports and two in the state in education, to lay athletic tracks in the dis- gymnasium, he said asking games and bring good name to medical, health services, and trict police parade grounds. the PETs to ensure that these Siddipet. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS Pak closes 3 air routes Kolkata to get world's 1st museum for Indian carriers on Chaitanya Mahaprabhu PNS n KOLKATA will ensure maximum engage- PNS n NEW DELHI ment of the visitors. The muse- The world's first museum ded- um has been designed by the Amid rising tension between icated to the life and teachings National Council of Science India and Pakistan over the of 16th-century saint and social Museums (NCSM). revocation of Article 370 of the reformer, Chaitanya While the museum seeks to Sushma Swaraj's Constitution ending special Mahaprabhu is ready to be play a key role in creating status to Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated at the city's awareness among the present ashes immersed in Islamabad has closed down Baghbazar Gaudiya Math on generations, its primary objec- river Ganga three out of nine air routes for August 13, an official said. tive is to preserve all the evi- mroha (Uttar Pradesh): Ashes Indian carriers. Chief Minister Mamata dence of Vaishnava heritage, of former External Affairs The move, second this year, Banerjee will inaugurate the living traditions as well as the Minister Sushma Swaraj were would affect national carrier technically-enabled 'Sri intangible heritage which are immersed in river Ganga at Air India's flights going to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu disappearing very fast," the Brajghat, Hapur in Uttar Europe, the US, and Middle Museum' built to preserve The Gaudiya Mission, a spir- by visiting the museum. official page of the museum Pradesh on Thursday amid East among others. information related to the itual and philanthropic organ- The museum is a three- said. A rich collection of chanting of mantras. The rituals Flying time of around 50 great saint. isation established in 1935, storey structure built on an resources such as the saint's were performed by Sushma flights will increase by about "The museum is the dream propagates the teachings of area of approximately 1,350 memorabilia, artefacts, manu- Swaraj's daughter Bansuri. The 10-15 minutes. 3 hours," a senior Air India given to the state of Jammu & project of Gaudiya Mission Sri Chaitanya and the square metres and includes scripts, rare books, pictures and deceased minister's husband "The major route which we official told IANS. Kashmir. which will be a reality after it's Vaishnava faith. It has many galleries, public utility areas other valuable exhibits are on Swaraj Kaushal, Meerut-Hapur use for our long haul flights are The flag carrier had suffered On Wednesday, Pakistan inauguration on August 13. centres in India and temples in and a library. display. People can even get a MP Rajendra Aggrawal, still open and hence the impact a massive loss of Rs 430 crore downgraded diplomatic ties Amidst the prevalent cruelty, London and New York. Each floor is dedicated to glimpse of hsi original hand- Bharatiya Janata Party leader is not much right now but we due to another air space clo- with India and also suspend- clashes or say intolerant situa- He said that they aimed at different phases of the saint's writing. Also, there is an audi- Sudhanshu Mittal and others have got initial inputs that the sure by Pakistan following the ed trade. It has also told India tions in our society, we wish to spreading the message across life starting from his birth, his torium, archive, meditation were also present. A special remaining air routes will be Balakot airstrike by the Indian to withdraw its High showcase Mahaprabhu's teach- society and not just keep it marriage with Vishupria, jour- room, Library, space theatre prayer was performed at the shut. Air Force in February. Commissioner to Pakistan. ings and vision and serve the restricted to the devotees. They ney throughout the country up and a canteen. Public Works Department guest "The impact will be huge as The current closure of air While the air space closure society," Bhakti Nishtha want researchers, intellectual to the period after he attained Multimedia display, light house at Garh in Hapur before flying time for our ultra long space is being seen as retalia- would affect Indian carriers, Madhusudan Maharaj, the mis- and scholars to avail of the 'Sanyasa' (sainthood). and sound illustrations have Sushma Swaraj's ashes were haul flights using Pakistani tion by Pakistan to India's Pakistan is also expected to sion's assistant secretary and library facilities and experience Life-size models, 3D films, been used for an immersive taken for immersion in a boat. airspace would increase by 2- decision ending the autonomy take massive financial hit. museum in-charge told IANS. a detailed life of Mahaprabhu audio tracks and animatronics experience. Sushma Swaraj, who touched millions of lives by turning Twitter into a helpline, died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 67. She was cremated State govts' obligation to protect Wing Com. with full state honours on Wednesday. Abhinandan likely Eight students hurt as rights of mentally ill prisoners classroom roof PNS n NEW DELHI retary in the Ministry of Health, emphasised the need for more to get Vir Chakra caves in NHRC Chairperson Justice H L active participation of all stake- GONDA (UP): Eight Dattu has said that protection of holders and highlighted the PNS n NEW DELHI schoolchildren in the age group the rights of prisoners with efforts made by the Centre of 5 to 8 were injured on mental health issues is an oblig- towards improvement in the Wing Commander Thursday when part of the roof ation of state governments. mental healthcare sector. Abhinandan Varthaman, who of their classroom collapsed on Booking e-ticket on The rights panel chief raised Only 19 states have imple- had shot down a Pakistani F- them in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda the issue during a day-long mented the Mental Healthcare 16 near the Line of Control district, police said. national level review meeting on Act so far, he said, adding that (LoC) in February resulting in The incident occurred in the mental health, hosted by the 10.6 per cent of the adult pop- his capture and subsequent IRCTC may cost more H L Dattu afternoon at the Dariyapur NHRC at India International ulation in the country suffers release by Islamabad, is likely Primary school, run by the PNS n NEW DELHI drawing service charges on Centre here on Wednesday. from mental health issues, to be decorated with the Vir state Basic Education online tickets. The Finance The protection of the rights In his address, the which is a "huge number" Chakra, one of India's top mil- department, SP Raj Karan In what could spell some bad Ministry had assured Railways of prisoners having mental NHRC chairperson requiring holistic concept of itary honours, defence sources Nayyar said. They were rushed news for the Railway passen- that it will compensate for the health issues is an obligation of safety nets, legal frameworks said on Thursday. to the local community health gers, booking e-ticket on losses that the ticketing arm state governments under also said the efforts and medical care facilities. Along with Abhinandan, centre from where they were Indian Railway Catering and had to bear owing to the deci- Section 103 of the Mental to improve mental He appreciated the NHRC pilots of the five Mirage-2000 Abhinandan Varthaman taken to the district hospital for Tourism Corporation sion, sources further said. Healthcare Act, 2017, as also for its efforts in bringing dif- fighter jets, who had dropped better medical care, the SP (IRCTC) may cost more as the Sources said that IRCTC emphasised by the Supreme health care in the ferent stakeholders to discuss bombs on a Jaish-e- own aircraft, a MiG-21 Bison, said, adding the students are for Railways ticketing arm is may again impose a service Court in one of its recent judg- country have been the subject and improve the sit- Mohammed (JeM) terror had been hit by a missile forc- said to be out of danger. Senior mulling to bring back service charge of Rs 20 on booking ments, Dattu said. uation through collaborative launch-pad in Balakot area in ing him to eject from the administrative and police charges levied on e-tickets. online tickets for sleeper class In his address, the National made but a "huge approach. Pakistan's Khyber- fighter jet before it crashland- officials visited the school and Sources told Zee Media and Rs 40 for booking tickets Human Rights Commission Earlier, Jaideep Govind, sec- Pakhtunhkwa province, are ed in Pakistan. also met the injured, he added. that the Finance Ministry has for Air Conditioned class. chairperson also said the gap" still remains retary general of the NHRC, also likely to be decorated with Pakistani security forces written a letter to the Railways The IRCTC board meeting efforts to improve mental between the gave an overview of the com- Vayu Sena medals. had captured Abhinandan, department asking it to use its will soon be held where the health care in the country mission's several engagements "The final list of gallantry but released him to India discretion on levying service decision on bringing back ser- have been made but a "huge requirements and with reference to the mental awardees will get the nod around 60 hours later at the charge on booking online vice charge may be taken, gap" still remains between the availability of facilities health. from President Ram Nath Wagah border. tickets. sources added.In order to requirements and availability He said that some states Kovind on August 14. Only The bombing of the JeM This was reportedly neces- incentivise cashless transac- of facilities in the sector. in the sector have introduced good practices after the list has been formal- terror facility in Balakot was siated after the Finance tions through online booking, Flagging it as a matter of seri- which need to be replicated by ly approved by the President carried out by India in retali- Ministry expressed its inabil- IRCTC had withdrawn service ous concern for the commis- 3,827 are available. Against the others. can we disclose the names of ation of a terror strike in ity to provide Rs 88 crore that charge on booking online tick- sion, he said consistent with its requirement of 20,250 clinical Union Health Secretary awardees to the general pub- Jammu and Kashmir's the ticketing arm had to bear ets during several intervals, policy to monitor the mental psychologists only 898 are avail- Preeti Sudan and representatives lic," a senior Indian Air Force Pulwama on February 14 in after withdrawal of service and extending the deadline health sector, it felt necessary to able. Similarly, there is an acute of the various Union ministries, official said. which 40 Central Reserve charges on booking e-tickets. multiple times. This to a point evaluate the ground realities shortage of paramedical staff state governments, state human Abhinandan had strayed Police Force personnel were Notably IRCTC had to incur that from November 2016 post implementation of the also," Dattu was quoted as say- rights commissions, the Medical into Pakistan territory after killed. huge losses post demonetiza- uptill now, no service charge Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. ing in a statement by the Council of India and Nursing shooting down the F-16 dur- The Vir Chakra is the third tion when it decided to pro- on booking e-tickets are being "There is a requirement of NHRC. Council of India, among others ing a dogfight that had taken highest wartime military mote digital India by with- levied. 13,500 psychiatrists but only Sanjeeva Kumar, special sec- were present in the meeting. place on February 27. His award in India. Governor of Tripura Ramesh Bais calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Today Nagaland, Tripura, 2 held for assaulting SAIL chairman, his driver Case registered against PNS n NEW DELHI Defence Colony saw a man one of the accused caught the Guj Governors being beaten up by four men driver while the other three meet Modi Four men have allegedly near Hudco Place, August assaulted Chaudhary," said 200 for mob lynching assaulted Steel Authority of Kranti Road. The staff imme- Kumar. NEW DELHI: The Governors of India Ltd (SAIL) Chairman diately rescued him and caught A case under section 307 PNS n AGRA The case in Agra took place Tripura, Gujarat and Nagaland Anil Kumar Chaudhary and two of the accused," said Vijay and section 34 has been regis- on Tuesday but came to light on Thursday called on Prime his driver after their car Kumar, Deputy Commissioner tered at the Hauz Khas Police The Uttar Pradesh Police has on Wednesday when video Minister Narendra Modi. bumped into another vehicle in of Police (South). Station. registered a case against 200 footage of the assault was Ramesh Bais, Acharya Devvrat south Delhi, police said on "The two injured were iden- "We are investigating the people after a man was brought to the attention of the and R N Ravi were recently Thursday. tified as Chairman of SAIL, case from all possible angles. allegedly thrashed in Agra on police. Mercedes appointed as Governors of Two of the assaulters in the Anil Kumar Chaudhary, and The two arrested accused have suspicion of being a child Circle Officer Sadar, Agra, Tripura, Gujarat and Nagaland incident on Wednesday night his driver N.K. Pathak, who been identified as Lalit from lifter. Vikas Jaiswal, told reporters speeds at 214 respectively. Devvrat was have been arrested by police, were going towards Siri Fort," Anil Kumar Chaudhary Dwarka and Amardeep from The incident comes less that a case has been registered earlier the Governor of whereas the other two are police said. Uttam Nagar. Teams have been than 48 hours after Madhya against 200 people. He added kmph on Himachal Pradesh The Prime absconding. Chaudhury and his driver "During investigation, it was formed to nab the other two Pradesh Police arrested nine that city police was in the Minister's Office posted on "At around 10.50 p.m. on were rushed to a trauma cen- found that his car was hit by accused," said Kumar. persons in Khargone district in process of identifying the Yamuna Twitter pictures of the three Wednesday, two bikes of the tre where they were discharged the car of the four accused. As Police have seized the car connection with a similar inci- accused with the help of video meeting Modi separately. highway patrolling staff of after necessary treatment. they both came out of their car, involved in the accident. dent. footage of the incident. PNS n AGRA

A record number of fatal accidents on the Yamuna Expressway has neither Farming, eating, trends affecting climate change: IPCC report alarmed nor proved a deter- rent to speed crazy car dri- PNS n NEW DELHI of the Parties of the UN change, and is beneficial for the ity (yield and production), vers. Convention to Combat It also takes conservation and restoration of access (prices and ability to The Agra RTO has a sent Land is already under growing Desertification (COP14) in ecosystems and biodiversity, he obtain food), utilization (nutri- an E-challan to the owner of human pressure and climate New Delhi in September and time for trees said. tion and cooking), and stabil- a Mercedes which zoomed change is adding to these pres- the UN Framework and soils to According to the report, ity (disruptions to availability). past at 214 km per hour late sures. At the same time, keep- Convention on Climate when land is degraded, it "Food security will be on Monday night. CCTV ing global warming to well Change Conference (COP25) store carbon becomes less productive, increasingly affected by future cameras recorded the move- below 2 degrees Celsius can be in Santiago in Chile in effectively. Land restricting what can be grown climate change through yield ment of the car at the 108th achieved only by reducing December. is a critical and reducing the soil's ability to declines, especially in the trop- milestone. greenhouse gas emissions from "Governments challenged absorb carbon. This exacer- ics, increased prices, reduced Corridor in-charge Manish all sectors, including land and the IPCC to take the first ever resource, says bates climate change, while nutrient quality, and supply Singh sent the speed data to food, the Intergovernmental comprehensive look at the the IPCC report. climate change in turn exacer- chain disruptions," said the Agra RTO Anil Kumar Panel on Climate Change whole land-climate system. We bates land degradation in many Priyadarshi Shukla, Co-Chair who sent a Rs 2,000 E-chal- (IPCC) said in its latest report did this through many contri- different ways. of IPCC Working Group III. lan to the owner and recom- on Thursday. butions from experts and gov- Celsius, if not 1.5 degrees. limits to the contribution of the same time, natural land "The choices we make about Responding to the IPCC mended cancellation of the The IPCC, the world body ernments worldwide," said In 2015, governments land to addressing climate processes absorb carbon diox- sustainable land management report, Britain-based Christian driving licence. for assessing the state of scien- IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee. backed the Paris Agreement change, for instance through ide equivalent to almost a third can help reduce and in some Aid's Global Climate Lead The Mercedes has a tific knowledge related to cli- "This is the first time in goal of strengthening the glob- the cultivation of energy crops of carbon dioxide emissions cases reverse these adverse Katherine Kramer told IANS: Puducherry-registered num- mate change, its impacts and IPCC report history that a al response to climate change and afforestation. from fossil fuels and industry," impacts," said Kiyoto Tanabe, "The global food system con- ber plate. potential future risks and pos- majority of authors -- 53 per by holding the increase in the It also takes time for trees he said. Co-Chair of the Task Force on tributes up to a third of our After the tragic death of 29 sible response options, saw the cent -- are from developing global average temperature to and soils to store carbon effec- "Land already in use could National Greenhouse Gas total greenhouse gas emissions people in an early morning Summary for Policymakers of countries." well below 2 degrees Celsius tively. Land is a critical feed the world in a changing Inventories. and needs to change." accident on the Expressway the Special Report on Climate This report shows that bet- above pre-industrial levels and resource, says the IPCC report. climate and provide biomass The report also says that "It is crazy that malnourish- in July, the state government Change and Land approved by ter land management can con- to pursue efforts to limit the "Land plays an important for renewable energy, but early, coordinated action to address ment is a problem even for has stepped up vigil and the world's governments on tribute to tackling climate increase to 1.5 degrees. role in the climate system," said far-reaching action across sev- climate change can simultane- over-consumers in rich coun- taken a series of steps to con- Wednesday in Geneva, change, but it is not the only Land must remain produc- Jim Skea, Co-Chair of IPCC eral areas is required," said ously improve land, food secu- tries, often through lack of fruit trol speed driving. Switzerland. solution. tive to maintain food security Working Group III. Hans-Otto Portner, Co-Chair rity and nutrition, and help to and vegetables and over con- State Roadways drivers are It will be a key scientific Reducing greenhouse gas as the population increases "Agriculture, forestry and of IPCC Working Group II. end hunger. sumption of meat, while peo- being tested for alcohol con- input into forthcoming cli- emissions from all sectors is and the negative impacts of cli- other types of land use account The report shows how man- It highlights that climate ple in poor countries continue sumption periodically and a mate and environment negoti- essential if global warming is to mate change on vegetation for 23 per cent of human aging land resources sustain- change is affecting all four pil- to suffer from a lack of avail- constant watch is being kept ations such as the Conference be kept to well below 2 degrees increase. This means there are greenhouse gas emissions. At ably can help address climate lars of food security: availabil- able food." on speeding vehicles. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019 nation 06

SHORT READS PONZI CASE 303 kg fake gold found Shameful, foolish to think of in mastermind's flat completing Afzal's task: Naidu PNS n BENGALURU PNS n INDORE attacked. The vice president said only a few out of the 920 The Special Investigation Team Vice President Venkaiah universities in the country are Meghalaya minor (SIT), probing the multi-crore Naidu on Thursday dubbed as in news for the wrong reasons. ponzi scam involving IMA shameful and foolish the "(In these universities) gang- raped in Jewellers, recovered 303 kg fake thinking of "some people" some disputes come to light. Gurugram gold pieces from a posh flat that they would complete the Some say they will com- belonging to the mastermind task left unfinished by plete the unfinished task of GURUGRAM: A 14-year-old girl Mohammed Mansoor Khan in Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru," Naidu pointed from Meghalaya has been gang the city, an official said on Afzal Guru. Asserting that out, without naming any insti- raped by four persons in Thursday. India's unity and integrity tution. "India is our country. Haryana here, Gurugram police "The 5,000-odd fake gold Delhi, he has been in the cus- were of prime importance Something happening in PRO Subhash Bokan said on pieces in biscuit shape were The 5,000-odd tody of the Enforcement and one should be concerned Kashmir, we are all con- Thursday. The incident came to found in dozen boxes hidden in Directorate (ED) for question- about happenings anywhere in cerned. Something happening light after the victim's parents fake gold pieces approached the Meghalaya a motor room above Khan's flat in biscuit shape ing him on the alleged transfer the country, be it Kashmir or in Kanyakumari, we should all on the sixth floor near a swim- of funds through hawala route Kanyakumari, Naidu said be concerned. Unity and House in the national capital ming pool on the roof-top," SIT were found in dozen in violation of the Prevention of those supporting Afzal Guru's integrity of the country are and reported the incident late boxes hidden in a motor on Wednesday. Officials of inspector BK Shekar said. Money Laundering (PMLA) actions intend to destroy the Some people say they will complete the task left paramount for us," he said. The posh flat is one of the 23 room above Khan's flat on Act by the IMA firm. country's democratic system. Naidu further said unwant- Meghalaya House then properties the SIT raided and The ED has also attached Afzal Guru was convicted unfinished by Afzal Guru. Such a thinking is ed controversies were being escorted the victim and her the sixth floor near a family to register the complaint seized on Wednesday as part of swimming pool on the Khan's assets valued at Rs 209 for his role in the attack on shameful and foolish because Afzal Guru tried to raked up over food in some the investigation into the scam crore, including immovable Parliament in 2001 and was blow up Parliament as part of a conspiracy to destroy our states. "Some are organising at a Gurugram police station. roof-top Bokan said a probe was on information Khan disclosed properties, gold and jewellery hanged and buried in New democratic system 'beef festival' and 'anti-beef underway and efforts were on to its sleuths during the pre- — BK SHEKAR, SIT inspector and huge deposits in many Delhi's Tihar jail on February festival'. Unnecessary contro- — VENKAIAH NAIDU, Vice President to identify the accused. An FIR liminary interrogation. banks," the SIT said in release. 9, 2013. "Some people say they versies are being stirred in was registered at Rajendra Park "The flat in 'Alexandria' The ponzi scam came to will complete the task left some areas by holding a 'kiss Police Station on Thursday. apartments on Richmond Road investors across the city, state light on June 10 when the IMA unfinished by Afzal Guru. Guru tried to blow up cratic system," Naidu said. festival'. Why create dispari- in the city centre is among and the country. showroom in the city centre did Such a thinking is shameful Parliament as part of a con- Naidu said he was in ty by having such festivals?" Khan's properties with Rs 300- "Though Khan is in 14-day not open for business after a and foolish because Afzal spiracy to destroy our demo- Parliament when it was he said. crore combined value that were judicial custody till August 14, week-long closure for Eid at the attached by the Bengaluru we are seeking his custody end of Ramzan amid reports Urban district office, as they again to quiz him on many that Khan fled to Dubai to FADNAVIS SPEAKS TO YEDI were bought from investments things he claimed or disclosed escape the wrath of investors for thousands of stakeholders made in 2-3 video clippings he causing huge loss to them. Injured tigress dies during in the ponzi schemes," said released on the social media "Interrogation of 25 people Shekar. Khan used to show the from Dubai before returning to arrested in the case, including 12 fake gold pieces and other jew- the city via New Delhi on July directors of the IMA is going on treatment in Bandhavgarh Woman constable ellery ornaments as part of his 20," said the inspector. simultaneously to unearth the commits suicide company's inventory that can be Since Khan returned from scam and trace where deposits PNS n UMARIA exchanged for the investments Dubai to India on July 19 and of about 40,000 investors have in Dwarka made by about 40,000 gullible to Bengaluru on July 20 via New gone," said Shekar. A tigress that had suffered NEW DELHI: A woman injuries in a territorial fight in constable allegedly committed Karnataka to the Bandhavgarh Tiger suicide by hanging herself Reserve (BTR) of Madhya inside her rented Celebrate I-Day with pomp: release Pradesh few months back, accommodation in Dwarka area died during treatment on on Wednesday night, the police Almatti water Thursday morning, an official said on Thursday. According to said. With this, total four tigers the police, the deceased has UP govt to madrasas PNS n MUMBAI have died in the BTR in a fort- been identified as Lalita, a 2006 PNS n LUCKNOW registrar SN Pandey to all night, the official said. batch constable posted at deputy directors of minority In the backdrop of unprece- "The tigress named T-23 Chhawla police station. She was The Uttar Pradesh Board of department and district dented floods in western was injured in a territorial found hanging inside the Madrasa Education has issued minority welfare officers on Maharashtra, Karnataka has fight with a tiger under The tigress named T-23 was injured in a territorial bathroom near the ventilation an advisory to all madrasas - Wednesday. The letter advised agreed to release five lakh Dhamokhar range of the area inside her house in Durga Islamic academic institutions them to promote good quali- cusecs water from Almatti reserve in March this year. She fight with a tiger under Dhamokhar range of the Vihar area. "We received a call CBI questions - in the state to celebrate ty programmes and also dam to help affected people was kept in an enclosure in reserve in March this year. She was kept in an around 11:30 p.m. from her Independence Day with send their report to in Kolhapur and Sangli dis- Bathan under the reserve's enclosure in Bathan under the reserve's Tala zone and was neighbours informing that no Praful Patel in traditional fervour the board. tricts, an official said on Tala zone and was undergoing undergoing the treatment. However, she died on Thursday one was opening the door of and also pay trib- Besides flag Thursday. the treatment. However, she her house while she was not aviation scam utes to martyrs hoisting and The official from the died on Thursday morning," morning responding to her phone calls. and acquaint stu- singing of the Chief Minister's Office said BTR's in-charge deputy direc- — AK SHUKLA, BTR's in-charge deputy director A team reached there and found PNS n NEW DELHI dents with contri- national anthem, Maharashtra Chief Minister tor A K Shukla said. the house locked. The door was bution of freedom the letter asked Devendra Fadnavis on "T-23 had stopped consum- broken and a team went inside. The CBI questioned former fighters. them to pay trib- Thursday spoke to his ing food since the last couple died in Umaria district in the two-year-old tiger cub was She was found hanging inside civil aviation minister Praful There are 16,461 utes to martyrs, Karnataka counterpart B S of days as her condition had past two weeks. Earlier, the found in Ghanghuti forest area the bathroom with the help of a Patel on Thursday in con- madrasas in Uttar highlight importance Yediyurappa, who agreed to deteriorated. She was badly BTR has lost three tigers in ter- of Umaria district, an official dupatta," said a senior police nection with alleged cor- Pradesh. of Independence Day, pre- release five lakh cusecs water injured in the territorial fight ritorial fights. had said. Earlier, carcass of a officer. The police rushed her to ruption in giving profitable "You should direct all sentation of national song by from Almatti Dam in and could not recover fully The deaths were reported at 10-month old cub and that of a hospital where she was routes of Air India to private madrasas in your divisions madrasa students, giving Karnataka. This will help to despite the best efforts by the a time when Madhya Pradesh an eight-year old tigress named declared brought dead on airlines based in west Asia, and districts to celebrate information about freedom bring down the water level doctors," he said. Shukla said regained the status of the T-62 were found on July 27 arrival. officials said. Independence Day with tra- struggle and its background in the flood-affected areas in that there are estimated to be country's "tiger state" after a and 28 respectively in the Patel reached the CBI ditional pomp and gaiety," and acquainting students with western Maharashtra, he 110 tigers in the BTR. gap of nine years. Kallawah range of the BTR, the headquarters at around 11 in said a letter sent by the board's lives of freedom fighters. said. This is the fourth big cat that On July 29, the carcass of a official said. 9 drowned, 4 missing the morning for question- after rescue boat ing, a source said. overturns in Maha The Supreme Court had handed over the case to the SANGLI: Nine people drowned CBI, in which it was alleged Planes for rebel MLAs, no helicopter BJP MP regrets and four were missing after a that Patel abused his official boat engaged in rescue work position as the minister to overturned in a water body in make Air India and Indian Maharashtra's flood-hit Sangli derogatory remarks district on Thursday, an official Airlines give up profit-mak- for flood-hit people? JDS mocks BSY ing routes and timings in said. The mishap took place favour of national and inter- PNS n BENGALURU near Brahmanal village in Palus national private airlines, against Prakash Raj tehsil when the private boat Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) was carrying around 30 to 32 causing huge loss of market The JD(S) on Thursday hit out PNS n BENGALURU Simha tweeted. Prakash Raj share of the national carri- at the BJP government in You (BJP) could arrange special aeroplane to ferry was quick to welcome the people affected by the flood to ers. It was also alleged that Karnataka on the issue of tack- disgruntled MLAs (of Congress and the JDS) to Mumbai but BJP Lok Sabha member from gesture and responded on a safer place, Pune divisional commissioner Deepak such acts of commission ling the flood situation, alleg- you could not arrange a helicopter for the poor people dying Mysuru Pratap Simha on Twitter. Mhaisekar said. "Nine bodies were made on extraneous ing it could not deploy heli- due to flood Thursday regretted posting "Thank you Pratap Simha. I have been recovered so far. considerations, causing copters to evacuate affected derogatory article against accept your apology. We may Around 14 to 15 people, who immense losses to the people but had arranged spe- multi-ligual film actor have differences with our fell from the boat after it national carriers and pecu- cial planes to ferry rebel MLAs Prakash Raj and with- ideology but let us not overturned, swam to safety," he niary benefit to private to Mumbai. led by H D Kumaraswamy col- Karnataka, where the rain fury drew his comments get personal and said. Police officials and domestic and foreign air- "You (BJP) could arrange lapsed last month after the has left nine people dead, from Twitter and dirty on social disaster management lines, they said. special aeroplane to ferry dis- group of rebel MLAs resigned, authorities said on Thursday. Facebook media as we both personnel were making all Surprisingly, a CBI gruntled MLAs (of Congress reducing the government to a The worst-hit was Belagavi "unequivocally." are successful indi- efforts to trace the missing spokesperson said the and the JDS) to Mumbai but minority. district, where six people have "Dear Prakash viduals in our persons, he said. The private agency does not comment you could not arrange a heli- former Prime Minister H D Thereafter, the BJP staked lost their lives, while 40,180 Raj, I had posted a respective fields. boat was being used by locals on ongoing investigations. copter for the poor people Deve Gowda alleged. "Do you claim to form the government people have been evacuated. derogatory article It's our responsibil- to rescue people stranded in It is alleged that foreign dying due to flood," the Janata get sadistic pleasure by seeing and B S Yediyurappa was Two persons lost their lives against you and your ity to set good exam- the village affected by the flood airlines were given unre- Dal (Secular) tweeted. Those lakhs of people in distress? Is sworn in as Chief Minister on in rain-related incidents in family on 2 and 3rd ples." following heavy rains in the stricted entry into India and who arranged the stay of rebel this why you toppled a per- July 26 and his government Uttara Kannada district, from October 2017. However I At a function on October 2, district, sources said. major routes were given to MLAs in the five-star hotel in fectly functioning govt? To see later also proved its majority. where 3,088 people have been understand these were unwar- 2017 the actor lashed out at Brahmanal village is located on them without taking any Mumbai could not set up even people suffer? Shame on you!" Nearly 44,000 people have so evacuated till date, and one in ranted and hurtful. Therefore, those who "celebrated" the the banks of the Krishna river, reciprocal benefits to Air the rice starch centres for the the JDS said. The Congress- far been evacuated from flood- Shivamogga, according to offi- I unequivocally withdraw and killing of his family friend and which is in spate after the India. poor people, the party led by JD(S) coalition government hit and rain-affected areas of cial figures. regret Twitter and FB posts," journalist Gauri Lankesh. heavy downpour in the area. Will expedite comprehensive India is making a mistake in Kashmir: Bloomberg editorial survey of illegal industries, ndia's shock decision this ically. Instead Modi's govern- week to revoke the autono- The clear implication is that Modi's ment seems convinced it can Imy of its restive state of Hindu nationalist BJP was intent on continue to ignore, isolate and Delhi govt tells NGT Jammu and Kashmir is a cru- deter its rival. One result is that cial test for Prime Minister eliminating rather than celebrating trade between the two coun- PNS n NEW DELHI Narendra Modi. Without a a Muslim-majority state tries has now broken down The AAP government change of course, he's likely to entirely. The Delhi government has told a bench headed fail. Perhaps most galling, told the National Green by NGT Chairperson Kashmir is arguably the local leaders under house lenging the unique rights though, is that Modi neglect- Tribunal that all the depart- Justice Adarsh worst legacy of the fratricidal arrest, dispatched thousands of enjoyed by some other states in ed to bring on board those ments concerned have been Kumar Goel that as partition of British India in troops to the already heavily India. The clear implication is Indians with the greatest stake directed to expedite compre- 1947. One of more than 500 militarized state, evacuated that Modi's Hindu nationalist in his decision: Kashmiris. BJP hensive survey of non-per- per the present status princely states in the subcon- tourists, imposed a curfew, Bharatiya Janata Party was officials insist that closer inte- missible industries in resi- report received from tinent at the time, its Hindu and cut off communications intent on eliminating rather gration will improve the lives dential areas and to close the three municipal ruler cast his lot with India of Kashmir matters for two rea- Given these sensitivities, links. than celebrating a Muslim- of Kashmiris by opening the them at the earliest. corporations, they are after tribal fighters from sons. One is that the state is the Modi's government might've The parliamentary maneu- majority state. floodgates to jobs and invest- The AAP government told still continuing the Pakistan attempted his over- primary flashpoint for the approached the matter with vers the government used to Changing Kashmir's status ment, but this is questionable. a bench headed by NGT survey work throw. The two nations have world's most dangerous nuclear discretion. Quite the opposite. ram through its decision were won't do anything to ease ten- (Private investment in India hit Chairperson Justice Adarsh since fought three wars over the rivalry; terrorist attacks there With no warning, it revoked so dubious they've already sions with Pakistan. To the con- a 14-year low earlier this year, Kumar Goel that as per the overwhelmingly Muslim terri- have repeatedly brought India Article 370 of the Constitution landed before the Supreme trary, it will further empower while unemployment stands at present status report received the Supreme Court, a meeting tory. India controls the bulk of and Pakistan to the brink of of India, which granted Court. the Pakistani military, long the a 45-year high.) In any case, a from the three municipal cor- was held with all the agencies the state; Pakistan administers hostilities. It's also the lone Kashmir a degree of autonomy, All this hardly needed doing: main roadblock to peace on the sudden influx of outside busi- porations, they are still con- concerned on December 12, about a third and China claims Muslim-majority state within while breaking up the state into Most of the special privileges subcontinent. India desperate- nesses would fuel paranoia tinuing the survey work. 2018 under the Chairmanship a portion of its Himalayan Hindu-majority India, and thus two "union territories" largely afforded to the state on paper ly needs a real strategy to and resentment among locals, In pursuance to the of the Chief Secretary of Delhi, plateau. an essential test of the country's controlled from New Delhi. had long been whittled away in engage with Pakistan, com- as it has wherever else such November 26, 2018 order of the tribunal was informed. How India treats its portion diversity and tolerance. Authorities placed hundreds of practice. Nor is anyone chal- mercially as well as diplomat- policies have been tried. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 09, 2019 vivacity {food} 07

CHEF TALK ‘Consistency is the key’ Michelin star chef SRIJITH GOPINATHAN blends Californian produce with Indian aromatics and traditional spices to create a melange that reminds you of home and childhood. By SAKSHI SHARMA

ften, when you are abroad, you hanker for flavours from Ohome. So it is not surprising that as one walks the streets of Stockton at Union Square in San Francisco, the smell of Indian-inspired food at Campton Place Restaurant triggers memories and nostalgia, which is bound to exercise an almost magnetic pull towards itself. It offers a refined version of contemporary Cal-Indian cuisine, which has earned Expect the unexpected the restaurant its second Michelin star, establishing it as the only Indian-influ- enced restaurant in the United States Lord of the Drinks at Gardens Galleria might make you laugh at its little and Europe to have got this honour. The restaurant has changed the movements and revolution at a broad- glitches but the place ensures that you go back satisfied, says AYUSHI SHARMA architecture of Californian cuisine as er level. Srijith says, “There has been chef Srijith Gopinathan blends fresh a significant shift in consumers’ food icture this. A wave of Edison bulbs and ingredients with India’s multi-faceted choices and preferences. golden lights, layered across the ceiling, regional dishes, aromatics and tradi- Vegetarianism and organic cooking form an arch, which creates a vibe of a tional spices. Most Westerners often have stood as powerful food tools for jazzy pub. The amalgamation of a legion confuse Punjabi cuisine or the vari- chefs and restaurateurs to evolve, of shades of blue on the walls, paired ants that have sprouted all over innovate and provide more bespoke Pwith black and white-stripped wallpapers, the Europe, especially UK, to be the sum cuisine experiences to the guests.” place does look like a fun one to hop into. As I total of the Indian cuisine. The intro- As the digital era is the new real- entered The Lord of The Drinks, Noida, the aura duction of dishes from other parts of ity, people capture the food and was relaxed and the crowd was still filtering in the country, which are numerous, var- flavours on phone and spread the slowly. ied and different, is a gradual and word about the dishes, which has The place offers a menu of contemporary ongoing process, of which Srijith too dahi puri in which vividly-coloured turned social media into a vehicle to Indian, European and Oriental cuisine. The man- is a part. It is dishes from peninsular vegetables sit on top. The saucer below popularise them. To this, he says, ager suggested that I should start with some India with a Californian twist that he the pot is filled with pebbles, moss and “This is one more reason that chefs Cheese pao bhaji and at the mere mention of the serves at his restaurant. some bits of dry ice to replicate the spend a lot of time to enhance the aes- dairy product, my expectations spiralled to level Talking about his Cal-Indian stunning San Francisco fog. (When thetics of the dish and make it more 100. Yes, I wanted to go for it because I absolute- fusion and experiments, he says, “I hot water touches the ice, it fumes.)” appealing for their patrons. I believe ly love it. But then disappointment was in store. love artfully integrating Californian The chef, born and brought up in it’s one of the best ways to connect, The dish was served with a small ricotta vada, produce and Indian cooking tech- India, talks about his roots, “I have showcase and communicate what plated with fried chillies and masala onions. But niques. The intricacies that I blend in always believed in my homeland and you are eating and spreading the word no matter how hard I looked (or in this case, tast- include replacing yogurt with yogurt the kind of cuisines that the country about different cuisines that one can ed) there was no ‘cheese’ to be found in the so- foam, mint chutney with mint ice, can offer to the world. The authentic experience.” called ‘cheese pao bhaji.’ Upon inquiry, they tamarind with tamarind gel and flavours and spices have helped me in Sharing his source of inspiration, claimed that it was there. Maybe it was but if that crunchy puri with a combination of creating and innovating some of the the chef says, “Everything around me was so the quantity was meagre, almost akin to be too many even if you like all of them individ- ed ingredients in the drink did compensate for grains and dehydrated olives, which finest dishes at the restaurant. It is very is inspiring. From my grandmother’s a drop of water in the ocean. ually? Clueless, right? It surely left me feeling the the earlier disappointment. are used for extra texture and flavour- important for a chef to always stick to cooking to my wife’s to farmers’ mar- While ordering the next dish, the graph of same. The toppings included grilled mix of Hopping on to the next dish, I ordered ing.” his roots and involve those skills and kets to a guy with his chaat cart on the my expectations was already on the brink of a aubergines and zucchini, roasted bell peppers, nachos, which actually turned out to be cheese The chef believes that consisten- techniques in food preparations.” streets and of course fellow chefs.” precipice. So I stuck to the safe option of caramelised onions and tomatoes. It was like a ones. The anomaly made me dissolve into a fit cy is the key to success. “This is the Indian cuisine is spreading its He elaborates on how it all began, Bruschetta bars, but decided to stir things up with celebration of different flavours which burst of giggles. Not writing and specifying cheese in reason I have earned a Michelin star wings and gaining recognition at an “I grew up being influenced by the the category by ordering Parmesan and Rocket. together in my mouth and created one organic the menu before nachos while doing so with the for eight years in a row for the San international level. Talking about the exotic spices of southern India that The basic bruschetta mainly involves rubbing raw whole that was scrumptious. pao bhaji, which did not even have a hint was Francisco dining establishment, same, Srijith tells us, “The regional filled the air of my home. My back- garlic on grilled bread and a topping of chopped To accompany the dishes, I ordered a cock- the trigger. Of course, the drink too had start- including two stars in 2016 and cuisines of India have been recognised yard blossomed with ginger and tomatoes with basil. But the one that I had was tail — Orange Cosmo. With a base of vodka and ed taking its effect and made me a bit light-head- 2017,” he says. and admired all over the world. turmeric and my grandmother always imaginative — a bruschetta topped with some orange juice, it was blended with the triple sec, ed. The tortilla chips came in a blue and white- Giving an insight about his sig- There are several speciality restaurants tasked me to collect these culinary rocket walnuts. ‘Expect the unexpected’ was an orange-flavoured liqueur made from the dried stripped plate, overloaded with creamy melted nature dish Spice pot he apprises us, in the world that are known for their treasures and bring them into the description that crossed my mind. The bar, served peels of bitter and sweet oranges. Even though cheese and topped with sour cream and olives. “It is one of the dishes that is loved by authentic taste and flavours. Every family kitchen, where I observed with ricotta, parmesan cheese, rocket walnuts and the drink’s base and flavour could have perfect- It was the best combination that one could have Indian guests. It was invented as a cuisine of India is stellar. The north lessons on utilising every part of an a few drops of olive oil, left a strong, creamy tex- ly accompanied the pizza, it was too diluted asked for. The initial cheese craving was finally result of an experiment. I went to a Indian one has travelled outside the ingredient and spice. Since then, I ture in my mouth. because there was an excess of ice which made fulfilled. garden shop and bought lots of pots country before the one from south. So have always been passionate about After munching on the bars, the graph it indistinguishable from chilled water. The man- The manager then asked me to pick some but then you are not supposed to serve the latter is still new and fresh to the cooking. I strive to do better than yes- undoubtedly surged. It was the turn for a pizza. ager took not more than a minute to replace the desserts to end the meal. However, I was so sati- food in them. I just wanted to create larger Western world. People appre- terday and keep learning and innovat- I ordered their special one — Lord of Verdure. It drink with an untitled cocktail, however, “spe- ated that I decided to give them a miss. Even the visual. I was so pleased with the ciate change and new things and that ing at work. Learning while cooking was a combination of a number of toppings with cially curated” by the mixologist for me. With the though desserts, I believe, are the best of a meal, result that I picked up some food- is exactly what is happening right now is an ongoing process in every chef’s a super crunchy base. Do you have an answer to Bowen whisky and lime juice as its base, it tast- I did not fear missing out on anything as I was friendly pots for the restaurant to with south Indian cuisine.” journey. I have come a long way since this one — how many toppings on a pizza would ed of strawberry and kaffir lime. The well-blend- satisfied with most if not all the delicacies served. serve my Californian interpretation of He is witnessing the new food I started.”

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Let it to 180 degrees. the lid on, stirring occasionally l minutes. desired doneness. come to the surface of the Cumin powder: 1 tsp l until the chickpeas are cooked. l Refined oil: 100 ml l Grind all the ingredients Marinate pumpkin chunks l oil without stirring. l Cinnamon powder: 1/4 tsp Prepare the sauce. l Strain and heat sauce in l with quatre epices, salt and one l Tip in the roasted pumpkin and Sliced onion: 50 gm of mint chutney to make a l l Take it out half done. l Parsley, chopped: 2 tbsp tablespoon minced garlic. Roast one teaspoon chopped parsley. Heat some oil and toss a pan and toss the chops. For mint chutney: smooth paste. Add Just before serving, press l Tri-coloured quinoa, cooked: for 15 to 20 minutes. 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Courtesy: Saints N Sinners HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Pakistan hits back Freezing economic ties won’t have much consequence but Triple talaq turnaround the cessation of diplomatic ties is not good for both nations here is no doubt that after the Balakot strikes, which showed how Pakistan’s The new legislation is a great opportunity to think of education that can nourish Tjihadi adventurism could be curbed while staying well under the nuclear threshold, and and nurture mutual understanding among people, religions and communities now the reorganisation of Jammu and tainly created a niche for its Kashmir, which removes Kashmir as a pre- sincerity among Muslim men condition for diplomatic engagement, our west- and practically the entire women population of India, irrespective ern neighbour has to have a new script. Till of religious affiliation. then, it has to keep up the noise and bluster Everyone is happy for their of aggression, hemmed in as it is by interna- Muslim sisters. While the spread of education among the Muslim tional pressure advising restraint against community has been slow and escalation and the US making its strategic rel- JS RAJPUT scattered, it has created an evance conditional upon helping it swing the Taliban in Afghanistan. It is also enlightened group of young peo- t was indeed revealing to observe the ple, who think of future in a glob- true that while both Balakot and the revocation of Article 370 may have seem- defenders of triple talaq making patho- alised world. They are conscious ingly shocked Pakistan, it was implicitly prepared for the boldness of Modi 2.0, logical attempts to overcome the embar- of their responsibility to the its Prime Minister Imran Khan grudgingly admitting that at least he could get Kashmir rassment they now face all around after community and are aware how the passage of a Bill, which makes it a the acts and activities of certain moving. And now that Modi has indeed moved the cheese in Kashmir, Pakistan Icriminal offence. Not that they have totally internal elements lead to avoid- has no option but to wipe off the spilt milk. Since there cannot be naked aggres- lost on logic and reason, certain elements able apprehensions about reli- sion, it has done the next best thing — squeezing diplomatic ties with India, recall- among them stand decimated even in basic gion. They know how urgent it political acumen and comprehension. It is not is to project the right picture of ing its envoy and sending back ours, shutting down airspace and Samjhauta that only Muslim women are happy and Islam. They know that it would Express and suspending trade. relieved, their sisters from other religions are be feasible only when the educat- And contrary to perception, Pakistan isn’t imploding. Yes, its economy is in equally happy for them. Celebrations were ed and devoted within the com- multi-religious and this is indeed a encour- munity initiate all-out efforts to a bad shape and to that end it has taken steps, no matter how cosmetic, to crack aging sign. What should have really happened spread education. down on terror factories and convince the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), after the Shah Bano judgement of 1985 was People across religions now which blacklists IMF and World Bank loans and grants to terror-funding States, delayed because of short-sighted political want to educate their children — vision of vested interests. The damage to the both boys and girls — without that it is making progress. It may have lost its diplomatic edge but not been blunt- Muslim community was indeed immense and gender distinction. Not only ed completely as it has negotiating power with the Taliban. So it would be wrong immeasurable. Never before were the much- education, they all want “good to assume that it would come around to India’s terms or change tack on Jammu hyped secular credentials so openly exposed quality education, useful skills in and Kashmir. Yes, India’s latest moves have clearly removed the possibility of before the people of India. a good school”. This is a great It will be needless to recall the numerous change from the 1950s and 1960s talks as a continuing weapon of stalling under the garb of good intention. It has instances and efforts to misuse the concept of the last century. People per- also reclassified the Kashmir issue as not one of aspiration but a creation of and practice of “secularism” as these are wide- ceive education as an agent of Pakistan-exported terror. Yet, robbed of its favourite pitches, Pakistan did counter ly known to the people. It is, however, worth- social and economic change and while to recall that the makers of the Indian transformation. Education in Balakot robustly, shooting down our aircraft, denying its own F 16 loss and through Constitution probably had the premonition India has to confront innumer- an aerial dogfight at least showed that it was capable of reciprocal hitback, no of the shape of things to come. Because of its able problems and supportive matter what the diplomatic consequence. Similarly, even though it knows that possible misuse, they did not feel the need to inadequacies but it is the respon- put the term “secularism” anywhere in the text sibly of the nation to offer edu- raising the UNSC resolution bogey is fruitless, considering it has violated it with of the Constitution. They knew that the Indian acceptable to the community. It and misled their fellow men and of them? Dowry, child marriage cation that empowers, prepares its own intrusions, it will make big announcements to take care of domestic imper- culture was secular; people lived all the years has learnt from experience and women that these are matters of and divorce are unacceptable young men and women, who are atives. It is using the same logic to internationalise Kashmir, using its changed with full respect for diversity of varied kinds, more so from the fate of hollow religion. It is worth a million among civilised people and there committed, competent and including religious diversity. After 1967, promises made to it, which never experiences how at this stage, can be no exceptions. Legal pro- imbued with values to serve status as the raison-d-etre of renewed neighbourly hostilities, challenging India’s political morality in the country underwent fructified. Muslims have now those very people are thankful to visions are necessary and can be their fellow men and women. “internalisation” with “externalisation” of alarmist impacts. a sea-change, culminating in the imposition geared up to embrace the new the legal provisions banning of great support to social initia- The content and process of Truth be told, the cessation of bilateral trade ties will hit it more as India has of Emergency in June 1975. The term “sec- world of education and knowl- dowry and child marriage. Social tives. These can certainly be education is to be so designed ularism” was introduced in the Preamble to edge, of social reforms and cul- transitions are indeed daunting minimised. Legal provisions are that right from the sensitive ini- been downgrading volumes consistently, particularly after Balakot, considering the Constitution only in 1976, during tural dynamism. They are ready and not easy to undertake. necessary — though not suffi- tial years in school, it nurtures the trade was being used as a conduit for funding terror operations inside Kashmir. Emergency, and approved by Parliament. to eliminate practices lie triple Then there are always ele- cient — they are useful deterrents values of respect for diversity of Our export bouquet to Pakistan is really limited considering it has never given Even then, one must concede, the Hindi talaq and Halala and would suc- ments, who relate every practice, that can be of support and assis- every conceivable variety. In term panthnirpeksh was approved and not — ceed in doing so in spite of cer- ritual or an ill-conceived belief to tance in extreme cases. These are India, practically every class- us “most favoured nation” status though we had done so in the past. Most of repeat not — dharamnirpeksh, as is being fre- tain elements within the commu- religion. They mislead people to particularly necessary to deal room is a multi-religious interac- what we sell to Pakistan are agri-products, which can easily be diverted to mar- quently used by politicians, who had and still nity trying their best to subvert serve vested interests. These days with anti-social elements that tive opportunity. Further, every kets in Southeast Asia. Cross-border volumes shrank as India imposed 200 per have, all the intentions to use “secularism” the process of inevitable change. such elements are overshadowed resist positive change. teacher has studied in a multi- politically. There is a huge distinction between The majority community — the by politicians. Every Indian The passage of the triple religious environment and now cent customs duty on imports after Pulwama. While India’s exports to Pakistan the two terms. The major blame to engineer Hindus — too underwent a sim- knows how leaders of all hues are talaq Bill is a great opportunity teaches in a similar environment. stood at $2 billion, imports were about $500 million per year. Imports from Pakistan and create entrenched divisions between ilar transitional phase. always on the lookout to trigger to think of education that would Why should every child declined by 92 per cent to $2.84 million in March this year compared to $34.61 Hindus and Muslims and also within differ- Such a change is invariably communal conflicts that inflict nourish and nurture mutual not know about the basics of ent communities in each of these religions tedious, slow and even painful. A unfathomable misery on families understanding among the peo- the religion of his/her neigh- million in March 2018, according to commerce ministry data. Mutual trade makes must be shared by leaders, who touted for personal recollection would be and dent the fabric of social cohe- ple, religions and communities. bour? Why should they not up for really minuscule proportions for both in world markets. Of course, in a decades together that they were the only pertinent to illustrate the point. sion and religious amity. The debate on the Bill offered a know how that every religion healthy scenario, both countries could have a significant volume of transforma- defenders of “secularism” (read Muslims). Some five decades ago, when the While a lot is being discussed rare chance to certain well- respects women and that as tive trade in the region, some estimating a $37 billion potential, but that in any They knowingly created distrust and appre- police intervened in a case of about how the triple talaq Bill will known self-proclaimed secular they grow up, they must hensions between the two communities. The child marriages and dowry in a impact Muslims, one would like political outfits to make mid- strengthen it. The triple talaq case has never been pursued. So there isn’t much to rue either. But yes, a diplo- nation, including a vast majority of Muslims, village in Central Uttar Pradesh, to give some thought on how the term correction in their approach Bill reiterates the determina- matic freeze doesn’t work any which way. A stalemate does give Pakistan time now understands the politics behind the con- animated discussions on the passage of the Bill is an occasion and attitude towards real “secu- tion of the nation that women to recalibrate and reconfigure a new “bleeding cuts” policy. Meanwhile, the voluted interpretation of “secularism” and issue followed for months togeth- that offers great opportunity to larism.” They must realise that must be respected, given their based upon that, its sustained and unscrupu- er among villagers — of both strengthen our social cohesion their political survival is linked to due by one and all, and in Government must take care of engaging with the mature civil society, as also lous use to widen the divide between the two communities. They were not and religious amity among all public assessment and the same doing so, there can be no dis- legitimately elected political leaders of the Valley, who have so far invested them- major religions. As they say, the cat is out of highly educated intellectuals but Indians. This has been of consid- is no more in their favour. They crimination of any kind. India selves in our democratic processes, and not leave them out in the cold. Pakistan the bag and the mischievous strategy has simple village folks, who had erable concern to one and all — themselves are responsible for is in the process of finalising its backfired. “learnt to live together.” The Hindus and Muslims. How long their decimation. National Education Policy. is precisely looking for this alienated space to occupy and justify its interven- In the political firmament of the day, general refrain there was “why shall the two communities What must worry them the This is the best opportunity to tion. Given the brutality of the lockdown, with news trickling in of food short- those who believe in change and are willing should there be any interference depend on Government and most is the fact that Muslims have ensure that due emphasis is ages and pellet gun attacks, the Government shouldn’t compound the local’s to grow up and grasp public mood have from the Government in matters local police and not think of shown how hollow their procla- given both in content and shown in the Rajya Sabha that India is chang- that are purely personal, of mutu- creating strong and impregnable mations were as they proclaimed pedagogy on gender justice. sense of being let down. A flashpoint could then become a volcano. ing for the better. The machination to use “sec- al concern and interaction social interactive frameworks to be the only well-wishers of the (The writer is the Indian ularism” as a tool to keep Muslims of India between two families?” There that would not permit the cun- community. The party in power Representative on the Executive A rate cut to nowhere away from the mainstream is no longer were many, who waxed eloquent ning politician to exploit any one has done its homework, has cer- Board of UNESCO) The RBI has cut interest rates to the lowest levels in nine S O U N D BITE Some people say they will In America they used to tell Seeking to interfere in the The problem is you can years but can that jumpstart the Indian economy? complete the task left actresses they expired at 30. jurisdiction of the Constitution change our friends but it is not he 35 odd-basis point cut in inter-bank unfinished by Afzal Guru. That's why I was scared. of India by invoking an in your hands to change your Such thinking is shameful Now I don't care alarmist vision of the neighbour. I pray that no one interest rates by the Reserve Bank of India and foolish. about getting older. region will never succeed. gets a neighbour like we have. (RBI) was seen as an indication that a T Actor Foreign Ministry spokesperson Defence Minister Vice President quarter per cent cut was too little and a half —Venkaiah Naidu —Salma Hayek —Raveesh Kumar —Rajnath Singh per cent cut may be a bit too much. Whatever it was, it is seemingly unlikely that this will be the booster shot the Indian economy needs because banks are still hesitant to lend money L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR to customers and even if they do, few are pass- ing on the benefits of lower rates to customers. Meddling with India Leaders like Sushma will never be born again All-rounder leader Almost all our banks, particularly public sec- tor ones, are still suffering from the profliga- Sir — Close on the heels of the his refers to the editorial, “Swaraj of spirit” (August 8). Sir — This refers to the editorial, cy with which they forwarded loans a decade ago. So when the Chairman of bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir Cherubic, smiling, motherly — many people would fit “Swaraj of spirit” (August 8). The into two Union Territories, China Tthis description. But if the name is Sushma Swaraj, the untimely demise of Sushma Swaraj India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India, says that he looks to the heavens came out with a weird and pro- head would bow in reverence and affection. She was a politi- was shocking. She became the to pray when speaking about top insolvent accounts, it becomes evident that voking statement that converting cian par excellence, outstanding parliamentarian, great youngest Cabinet Minister in Ladakh into a Union Territory humanist and global diplomat. There would be a unanimous Haryana at the age of 25; the first even the reforms on the insolvency code haven’t really helped matters. And now was “unacceptable” to it and concurrence of opinion on the above qualities of her. During woman Chief Minister of Delhi; the dramatic collapse in non-banking financial companies has only made the urged New Delhi to avoid “uni- her stint with the Modi 1.0 Government as the External Affairs first woman spokesperson for any situation worse. But is it just about a switch, as some are commenting, that could lateral actions” in Jammu & Minister, her Twitter handle became so popular that millions national party; and the first woman turn 18 months of gloom overnight? Is India just in a vicious cycle of negativi- Kashmir. The Chinese hypocrisy, of followers were all praises for the soft-hearted Minister. leader of the Opposition — she has however, is well evident in the Her out-of-the-way outreach to the Indian diaspora was rev- many firsts to her credit. ty that is making consumers and companies hold on to the purse strings tight? simmering protests in Hong Kong olutionary. It was as if sympathy and empathy were embed- She was the one, who as the Could an injection of positivity be the change that India needs, one that will make that have entered the ninth week. ded in her heart. Swaraj stood straight, there was no arro- The noble leader was respected across party lines. On her information and broadcasting banks lend again and consumers buy again? But where will that injection of pos- As the Global Times said, gant tinge in her demeanour. last day, too, Swaraj breathed politics as she compliment- Minister declared the Hindu film “China opposes #India putting An eloquent and persuasive orator, she was always ed the Prime Minister, saying she was waiting for the day industry as an industry. During itivity come from is the question. Quite clearly, it is not going to be from rate Chinese territory in the western on point. But for her deteriorating health, she could have Article 370 would be scrapped. The respect and love the her stint as the External Affairs cuts, unless thanks to the reduction of interest rates, it becomes apparent that section of the border under its had many more superlative years as a parliamentarian and humanist, accessible and amiable politician command- Minister, she rescued more Indians the best way to deploy one’s financial assets is to spend because the money administration, which affects minister. She was a fighter. At the swearing-in ceremo- ed were unique and unmatchable. from various parts of the world China’s territorial integrity and ny of Narendra Modi 2.0 Government, Swaraj's appear- Ganapathi Bhat than before. No matter who the will not earn much interest in the bank. May be the positivity that India needs sovereignty.” However, India was ance at the venue sparked an energy among the audience. Akola visitor, she welcomed all with will be a good monsoon, which will lead to a positive festive season come spot on in making a quick folded hands. She even helped September with Onam kicking off the upbeat sentiment. Indeed, the Onam floods response, saying Jammu & the Indian Government’s move to People’s Minister the youngest ever Cabinet Pakistani nationals in getting visas Kashmir’s reorganisation was bifurcate J&K, China has refused Minister at the age of 25 in 1977. for medical treatment in India. of 2018 in Kerala were the ignition source for the dramatic slowdown in sales purely an internal matter concern- to grant visas to a group of Second, by becoming the first Besides she was instrumen- for the Indian automotive industry. ing the territory of India. It may Indian pilgrims, who were to pro- Sir — This refers to the editorial, female Chief Minister of Delhi. As tal in resolving the Doklam cri- The events surrounding Kashmir notwithstanding, the government really needs be noted that China has kept the ceed to Tibet for the Kailash “Swaraj of spirit” (August 8). a former External Affairs Minister, sis. Indeed, she was the most border with Ladakh “live”, partic- Manasarovar yatra. It is clear that Sushma Swaraj was one of the she was always reachable on social humane Minister. Truly, she was to ramp up its efforts on the economy. Because not only are behemoths dra- ularly in recent years, resulting in China is stoking anger and hatred most loved politicians of India, media and came to help Indians, an all-rounder. matically scaling back new hires, the class of 2019 is finding it impossible to on-and-off needling along this against India in collusion with who was regarded as the people’s who faced issues abroad. Above Bal Govind get jobs as companies have begun layoffs. This, and not the reactions in Kashmir, sector of the 4,057 km Line of Pakistan. India must handle this Minister. Her contributions to the all, her down-to-earth personal- Noida Actual control that stretches from situation strategically. BJP and its predecessor, the Janata ity won many hearts. should be keeping Narendra Modi up at night. The cycle of negativity has to be Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh. TK Nandanan Party, are noteworthy. She made Adrian David Send your feedback to: broken and a rate slash frankly does not cut the mustard. In an apparent retaliation to Chennai history twice. First, by becoming Chennai [email protected] HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN New India from POINTCOUNTERPOINT PAISE DEKAR AAP KISIKO BHI SAATH LE SAKTE HO. HIS (AZAD’S) STATEMENT WILL BE USED BY the outside THE VISIT OF AJIT DOVAL TO JAMMU AND KASHMIR PAKISTAN ON GLOBAL FORUMS. HE SHOULD WAS ORCHESTRATED WITH MONEY. IMMEDIATELY APOLOGISE FOR THE COMMENTS. With a slew of decisions taken in Jammu & Kashmir, —CONGRESS LEADER —BJP NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON the Government and corporates must ensure economic growth with the well-being of people GHULAM NABI AZAD SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN Don’t forget the tribal day KUMARDEEP BANERJEE Have things really changed for the Koraga community? Sabitha’s story reveals impressive handrayaan-2 completed an important “space mark” this week as it manoeuvres to break free from mother earth’s gravita- strides have been made but there’s a long way to go to end the stigma around untouchability Ctional pull. It is this “gravitational pull” that helped it click some Instagram-worthy “green and blue” images of the beautiful plan- et we inhabit as seen from outside. In some days, perhaps, it may even send detailed images of its earthy origin country, India. But ever since its departure from the homeland, the latter’s history and geography would have changed for those on “New India”, terra firma. What many term as one of the most “bold and historic deci- sions” taken since independence, the Narendra Modi Government has reorganised the special status accredited to Jammu & Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 and scrapping 35(A) through a Presidential Order. What changes on ground would be a histori- an’s delight and a social scientist’s lab in motion. SWAPNA MAJUMDAR For most citizens outside Kashmir, beyond an initial barrage of hyper jingoistic social media messages, life is likely to go on t first glance, 21-year-old Jeetha looks like as before. However, when the iron curtain of communication ban just another student at the prestigious lifts from the Valley, the youth in Kashmir will have a question: AMangalore University in Karnataka. But with one difference — she belongs to the Koraga What is our future? Will outsiders take away our land and job? community, an aboriginal tribe teetering on the Finding an answer to this question will be the biggest task for brink of extinction and considered untouchable. India as well as the Modi Government in many months to come. As India commemorates World Adivasi Day How should Kashmir be handled? How can faith be restored? or the International Day of World’s Indigenous And what gestures and acts will lead to the full integration of Peoples on August 9, have things really changed heart and soil? for the Koragas? Have they been given equal One of the early signs to improve the State’s economic well- opportunities or does the stigma of untoucha- being has emerged in the proposed Investor Summit in Srinagar bility still singe them? and Jammu in the coming months. After all, the Valley has been Perhaps the answer lies in the location of the a destination of choice for honeymooners. But apart from the Koragas in the caste and tribal hierarchy. A look at the latest Census data shows that the propor- hospitality and tourism industry, as also being a rich treasure tion of tribes in India to the total population is house of mineral products, it has relatively not touched agro/for- 8.6 per cent. There are 705 Scheduled Tribes est produce, too. Many key companies such as Dabur, PepsiCo (STs) notified in the country. Among them are and Coca Cola, among others, have manufacturing facilities in the Koragas living in Kasargod district in the Jammu region. Jammu & Kashmir is also home to some of north Kerala and four districts in Karnataka — the finest traditions in the MSME sector such as shawls and other Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Shimoga and Uttara handicrafts. As per available data, Jammu & Kashmir has one Kannada. In 1986, their declining population led of the highest levels of unemployment rate in India and it has the Government to categorise them as partic- so far also been almost shut to the world as far as the Ease of ularly vulnerable tribal group. According to the Doing Business Index is concerned. This situation may well 2011 Census, the population of the Koragas is just 14, 974. This is down from 15,146 enumer- change with a clever mix of humanitarian economic policy for ated in the 1981 Census. the new territory, which absorbs cultural intelligence before sink- Historically, like most other tribes, the ing into pie charts and data. Koragas have faced considerable social and eco- Realising its potential, major trade bodies, including the nomic deprivations. Various legislations like the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), have recommended a pol- Karnataka Forest Act, 1963, which divided the icy agenda to kickstart reforms-based growth for sustainable indus- forests into reserve and village forest as also the trial growth and improved investment climate in Jammu & Kashmir. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, alienated the tribe This gave her the chance to support needy, mer- X, didn’t disappoint. She passed school with fly- village to stop the practice. Although they have The region’s per capita income, as per the CII’s data, is nearly from their sources of livelihoods. Ousted from itorious students like Jeetha. ing colours, obtaining first class. Thereafter, there stopped it, they are still considered untouchables 55 per cent of the national average. There is a fresh Valley of thou- the forest lands their ancestors had occupied for Currently a student of sociology under was no looking back. by the upper castes, who do not allow them to sands of jobs and millions in investments waiting to happen. It generations, the primitive tribal group eked their Sabitha’s tutelage, Jeetha has much to learn from After graduating from the Besant Women’s enter their houses even today,” she said. living from weaving baskets made from bam- her professor. While she, too, has had to face eco- College in Mangalore, Sabitha did her post-grad- Although Sabitha has not been able to alter is here that reiteration needs to be done on some of the key chal- boo and forest creepers and manual scavenging. nomic hardships, Jeetha’s problems have been uation in sociology from Mangalore University this as yet, she is trying to change mindsets of lenges to this socio-economic transformational opportunity. All Exacerbating their condition was the far less than those faced by Sabhitha. in 2010. Not only did she stand second in the children from the community not to allow dis- firms, which participate in the proposed Investor Summit, besides inhuman traditional practice called anjal, par- Only five when her father died, Sabitha still university, she passed the National Eligibility- crimination force them to drop out of school. making big ticket high-value announcements at the dais, should ticular only to the Koragas. Under this custom, managed to pursue studies, juggling her time Cum-Entrance Test (NEET) when she was in the She gives motivational speeches and guides follow it up quickly with action and money sunk in the Valley. The the upper castes handed out food leftovers and between household tasks, looking after her third semester of her masters. Conducted by the them as she did with Jeetha. “Education blueprint for this must be drawn up now in the company board- old clothes when they wished to transfer their younger brother and school. But in 2002, University Grants Commission (UGC) for eli- changed my life and I want others from my rooms as this will be a new territory. misfortune to the Koragas. This included mix- tragedy struck again. Her mother died in an acci- gibility to appointments as university lecturers, community to understand its value. It is a The Valley may not have the most skilled talent available for ing hair, nails and other inedible substances dent and Sabitha, then in Class X, had no choice the NEET is considered to be a tough hurdle to power that can change destinies, just as it has modern manufacturing and services sector. Therefore, the in the food and forcing them to eat it in the but to drop out of school. Her first priority was cross. But Sabitha showed her academic brilliance mine,” said Sabitha. Government’s Skills Development Ministry must take up the job belief that their troubles would thus be passed to find a job so that she could take care of her by first clearing NEET with ease and then the Sabitha is keen to influence State policies to on. This practice flourished because survival younger brother. Around this time, the Samagra State eligibility test conducted by the Mysore improve prospects of her community and is of upskilling youths in the Valley in various facets of Industry for many Koragas depended on this dole. Grameena Ashrama (SGA), a community- University in 2011. In December 2013, she was completing her doctoral thesis on the evalua- 4.0 urgently. This will be a game-changer if done in the right man- Afflicted by malnutrition, anaemia and fatal based organisation working for tribals, was map- appointed assistant professor in the department tion of policies and programmes in tribal ner, in partnership with the private sector and with sufficient mon- illnesses, mortality was high among the com- ping children from the Koraga community, who of sociology in Mangalore University. development and education as a means of social etary incentives. It will allay fears of losing access to resources munity. Literacy levels were abysmally low, had dropped out of school. It was trying to per- Sabitha credits education for helping her mobility for the primitive tribes of Karnataka. and jobs for the local youth, prevent any uncalled migration and especially among women. suade them to return to education with the sup- overcome the inferiority complex she suffered She wants her research to further women’s prevent them from falling prey to the mischievous ploy of “not- Although the community has progressed port of ActionAid India, a not-for-profit organ- from belonging to an untouchable caste. “I faced empowerment in the Koraga community since so-friendly-neighbours.” This will create a fresh talent pool of over the last 15 years, after realising many of its isation. During one such meeting with the com- discrimination because of my caste in school. I many are still unable to access their Government eligible local youth, ready to be absorbed in new factories/plants rights, Jeetha, whose parents work as sanitation munity in Gundmi (Sabitha’s village), SGA coor- had to pick up the teacher’s shoes. Many times entitlements primarily because of ignorance and and investment grounds coming in. workers, had to work hard to overcome econom- dinator Ashok Shetty heard about Sabitha and I was made to stand outside the classroom. Many an overwhelming feeling of inferiority. Third, with new investments coming in and, of course, hordes ic and social barriers to continue her education. went to meet her. This meeting was to be a turn- of my classmates were not allowed to sit with “I don’t want my daughter, who has just So, getting admission into the university was like ing point in her life. other children and made to sit on the floor. turned one, to suffer from any complex. The of tourists, the fragile biodiversity of the region must be kept in a dream come true for her. But much of this was Shetty asked her to work as a paid field Several schools have earmarked the last bench lady, who I wanted to hire to look after her, mind. The region may, perhaps, be one of the last few preserved also possible because of the doors that were worker with SGA to help in their campaign to for Koraga students. But after I worked with SGA refused the job after she heard I was a Koraga. eco-sensitive oasis on planet earth. Tourism should go hand- opened by Sabitha Koraga, the first girl from the empower the Koragas. He also offered assistance and became more aware of my rights, I became So, the stigma still continues. But being a Koraga in-hand with environment protection and preservation of the rich endangered Koraga tribal community to be should she wish to restart her education. confident enough to sit on the first bench when is a matter of pride for me. If more women are ecological diversity that is unique to this territory should be pri- appointed Assistant Professor in the university For the next 20 months, Sabitha worked with I returned to school,” she recounted. educated, they will overcome the entrenched ority. So any unplanned move should be scrutinised. Not every- six years ago. SGA, helping to organise and inform self-help This was not the only tradition she over- caste discrimination with their merit,” Sabitha thing can be about more money and jobs — some will have to Sabitha, who was the first to break the glass groups (SHG) of women in the community. turned. She stopped the practice of anjal com- contended. have a green lens to it. Baby steps in the right direction now will ceiling, encouraged and motivated Jeetha to pur- However, even during this time, she yearned to pletely in her village with the help of the Koraga Hopefully, a documentary on her achieve- help Chandrayaan-2 send more “green” patches amid tranquil sue her dreams besides helping her with books. resume studies. When this became known to Federation. But the stigma is yet to end. “I still ments commissioned by the State Government’s “blue” when it lands on the moon and gets back with fond mem- It was fortuitous that Sabitha also held the addi- SGA, Shetty ensured she got a room in the SGA remember the humiliation while accompanying department for tribal development will help fur- tional responsibility as administrative officer of office to study and the required tuition. my mother to collect food leftovers. So I ther Sabitha’s cause. ories of “Naya Bharat.” (The writer is a policy analyst) the university’s Scheduled Caste (SC) and ST cell. And Sabitha, who had dropped out of Class worked hard to persuade the community in my (The writer is a senior journalist) Latest solar scheme is a non-starter The Government’s launch of the KUSUM programme to promote solar power bodes well for farmers, DISCOMs and the environment. But there FOREIGN EYE are impending challenges, including a huge financial liability on farmers themselves. Moreover, will they really be willing to join the scheme? The Union Government will give In short, the scheme could be a plant: `45 million) being their contri- capital subsidy to cover 30 per cent of gateway to a wonderland wherein bution upfront? Servicing the loan of the cost while the State will bear farmers will be better off, DISCOMs `13.5 million (30 per cent of `45 mil- another 30 per cent. Of the balance 40 financially healthy and environment lion) will be even more excruciating as per cent, the farmer will get 30 per cent will bear less pain. But this scenario interest alone at subsidised @7 per cent as loan at a concessional interest rate appears too good to be true. will come to `945,000 annually. and will have to pay 10 per cent from Given the State of Union’s precar- Moreover, till such time the solar his pocket. The total cost of implement- ious finances, garnering the required plant is commissioned and becomes NO END IN SIGHT UTTAM GUPTA ing the scheme is estimated to be about resources of `34,000 crore for capital operational, it will be double-whammy Hong Kong’s fabric is ` 146,000 crore, of which the Centre’s subsidy will be a big challenge. For the for the farmers, who will continue to unravelling. Thirteen of the n a recent interview, Minister of contribution will be `34,000 crore. same reason, getting the States to con- spend money on diesel for running the State for Power and Renewable The scheme has the potential to tribute another 30 per cent will be a pump set in addition to servicing the 18 districts have seen IEnergy RK Singh informed about bring about a fundamental transforma- the environment. Saving on oil import farmers and households at heavily sub- daunting task. Even more worrying is loan. They may not survive for the day protests. On Monday, Hong a scheme viz the Kisan Urja Suraksha tion in not just the way farming is done bill will be an added bonus. sidised rates or even free (under direc- the balance 40 per cent, which has to when the gains from captive source Kong’s first general strike in evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM), to augment farmers’ income but also At present, there is overexploitation tion from their owner viz, the States). be arranged by the farmer. Apart from start accruing. half a century brought out which the Government proposes to help in giving a new lease of life even of ground water, courtesy unrestrict- Even after charging exorbitant rates the 10 per cent, which he has to give Given the impending challenges in teachers and construction implement over a period of three years. to power distribution companies ed availability of electricity at heavily from industries, they are unable to upfront, the responsibility of amortis- particular, a huge financial liability on Intended to promote the use of (DISCOMs), which at present are lit- subsidised rates (even free in some make up for the shortfall in realisation ing the loan component, 30 per cent, them, the big question is whether the workers alike, halted metro solar energy in rural areas, KUSUM erally on a ventilator, gasping for life. States). However, in a scenario of hav- from sale to these preferred con- falls entirely on him. farmers will really be willing to join the lines and cancelled allows a farmer to use his barren land For the farmer, the solar plant will ing their own power source juxtaposed sumers. Their woes are exacerbated by Today, the Government perceives scheme. This is most unlikely all the hundreds of flights. Many — currently lying fallow — to set up a not only supply all his electricity with an incentive that they can increase large-scale power theft. the farmers’ economic situation to be more when for decades, they are used who were largely apathetic solar plant on it for 1 MW or so (in case requirement (for running pump sets their income by selling surplus power, Now, if farmers can meet their so precarious that it was prompted to to free/heavily subsidised power the land is cultivable, he can set it up and other needs, including domestic the farmers will be motivated to shun power requirement from the captive give `6,000 annually to the farmers arranged by power-hungry politicians, about the original issues are on stilts and grow crop below). consumption) but also generate sur- the current unhealthy practice, there- source (solar plant), this will obviate the under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan who thrive on populist measures such furious at the behaviour of Whereas, during the crop season plus, particularly during the non- by conserve and prevent depletion of need for supply from DISCOMs. Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) so that as this. When the present is easy going, politicians and police, but (spanning over three to four months), cropping period, which can be sold to ground water. When the latter does not have to sup- they can buy agricultural inputs such why would they transit to an effort- views are polarising: Others the farmer can use the power for cul- generate cash. Besides, this will dras- For the DISCOMs, this could be ply electricity to the former, the losses as fertilisers, seeds and pesticides based, self-driven system san sops? are angered by or fearful tivation, for the remaining part of the tically reduce spends on diesel (irriga- a blessing in disguise. Currently, a major associated with such supplies (albeit at among other things. How then are they KUSUM may be a non-starter! year, units generated at the plant will tion bill can go down by as much as 90 reason for their incurring loss year- subsidised/below cost tariff) will auto- expected to pay a huge sum of `4.5 mil- (The writer is a New Delhi-based of the disruption. be purchased by the Centre. per cent) and help reduce the load on after-year is the supply of power to matically disappear. lion @10 per cent (cost of 1 MW solar policy analyst) (The Guardian editorial) HYDERABAD | FRIDAY | AUGUST 9, 2019 money 10 CAPSULE Sensex soars 637 pts on tax relief buzz; Nifty at 11,000-mark PTI n MUMBAI 37,327.36. It hit an intra-day long-term capital gains tax. high of 37,405.48 and a low of After gyrating 750 points during the Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai The BSE Sensex soared 637 36,655.41. 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Treel sensors (from 1.74 per cent higher at On the other hand, Tata draw higher surcharge on including taking a relook at the barrel. the recently-acquired Treel Mobility Solutions) strengthens the company's SOLAR MANUFACTURING position in the domestic market, JK Tyre said in a statement. “The introduction Commerce min to assess TERI for focus on full value chain of Treel sensors is the first such high-tech move towards PTI n NEW DELHI tal clearance and develop solar creating a smart tyre in Indian manufacturing plants along the markets. It provides an To achieve India's solar ener- lines of SEZ," Shankar said. enhanced value proposition to RCEP impact on revenues: FM gy target of 100 GW by 2022, Shekhar Dutt, Director vehicle owners, particularly India should take up full value General, Solar Power Developers fleets, by reducing their PTI n NEW DELHI Australia, China, India, Japan, chain of solar manufacturing Association (SPDA), said, the operational costs,” JK Tyre & South Korea and New Zealand. from polysilicon to modules size of the solar market across the Industries Chairman and The finance ministry has asked The agreement aims to cover in a phased manner, says a world is very big. India should Managing Director Raghupati its commerce counterpart to issues related to goods, ser- report. develop manufacturing capaci- Singhania said. The company assess the revenue implication vices, investments, economic In the first phase, about 15 ty not just for the domestic mar- has introduced tyre pressure of the proposed mega free- and technical cooperation, GW capacity could be target- ket, but also for terawatt market. monitoring systems (TPMS) trade agreement RCEP, sources competition and intellectual ed over a period of two to three He added that this will lead via Treel sensors that help in said. property rights. years for manufacturing of to enormous possibility of gen- monitoring the tyres' vital In a letter to the commerce In the merchandise sector, all cells and modules with full erating employment in India. statistics, including pressure department, the revenue the countries want India to value addition and with an “The rationale for the deci- and temperature. department also suggested it to eliminate customs duties on overlapping backward inte- sion to go for manufacturing is form a joint team of officials to maximum number of goods as gration plan, the report by The It is possible to have self-reliance with an aim to sus- understand the revenue (cus- the country's huge domestic Energy and Resources Institute indigenous solar tain our own national solar pro- toms duty foregone) implica- market provides immense (TERI) said. manufacturing facility gramme without any hiccups tion of RCEP. opportunity for exports. But, TERI Director General Ajay that delivers on the three under circumstances of inter- "The revenue secretary has the domestic industry has raised Mathur said the challenge is to national issues,” said Ashvini written a letter to the com- serious concerns over presence match demand and indigenous points of reliable energy Kumar, Senior Director, merce secretary to calculate the In a letter to the commerce department, of China in the grouping. manufacturing capacity with access, cost of supply, and Renewable Energy, TERI. revenue impact of the pro- the revenue department also suggested India trades in over 11,500 international manufacturing local manufacturing that can Asserting that it is a good Tenure of SBI MD posed agreement," they said. products. Certain sensitive sec- capacity. meet demand starting point, Mathur added, The Regional it to form a joint team of officials to tors such as agriculture are "It is possible to have indige- further steps of inviting a Dinesh Kumar AJAY MATHUR Comprehensive Economic understand the revenue (customs duty mostly kept out of the purview nous solar manufacturing TERI Director General group of financial experts to extended by 2 years Partnership (RCEP) is an of such agreements to protect facility that delivers on the assess the costs and incentives agreement being negotiated foregone) implication of RCEP the interest of farmers. three points of reliable energy (for solar manufacturing) need NEW DELHI: The by 16 countries since 2013. So Experts have mixed views access, cost of supply, and ing a Phased Manufacturing to be carried out. Appointments Committee of far, 27 rounds of talks at the over the impact of this pact on local manufacturing that can Programme (PMP), under the TERI is an independent, the Cabinet led by Prime chief negotiators level have countries, such as China, and the pact, several sectors includ- India. Biswajit Dhar, professor meet demand," he said. Make in India plan. multi-dimensional organisa- Minister Narendra Modi has been conducted. disproportionate loss in cus- ing dairy, metals, marine prod- of economics at Jawaharlal The report's main recom- Stressing that India should tion, with capabilities in extended the tenure of State Several challenges in both toms revenue due to elimina- ucts, electronics, chemicals, Nehru University, is of the mendations are that the gov- make every effort to develop research, policy, consultancy Bank of India Managing goods and services sectors still tion or significant reduction in pharmaceutical, plastics and opinion that free trade pacts ernment should consider pri- indigenous manufacturing, and implementation. It has Director Dinesh Kumar Khara persist and need to be resolved import duties. textiles have registered reser- are not about only giving mar- oritising PV manufacturing Ajay Shankar, Distinguished pioneered conversations and by two years. "The before reaching the conclusion India registered trade deficit vation on the proposed agree- ket access, but also getting value chain as a strategic indus- Fellow, TERI, said, the gov- action in the energy, environ- Appointments Committee of of negotiations RCEP. in 2018-19 with as many as 11 ment. that access in other countries. try, and local manufacturing ernment should invite bids ment, climate change, and sus- the Cabinet has approved the The 16-member RCEP bloc RCEP member countries, RCEP bloc includes the 10 India is looking for a bal- capacity of 15 GW of ‘full for manufacturing of solar tainability space for over four proposal of the Department of has targeted to conclude the including China, South Korea ASEAN members (Brunei, anced trade agreement, as it value chain Silicon Ingot to panels with full value addition decades. Financial Services for negotiations by November this and Australia, out of the group- Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, would cover 40 per cent of the solar modules' should be oper- in India, along with ensured The report by TERI was extension in the term of office year. The major challenges in ing of 16 nations. Malaysia, Myanmar, the global gross domestic product ational at competitive prices by sales for four years. titled ‘Solar PV Manufacturing of Dinesh Kumar Khana, Managing Director, State Bank front of India include widen- Further, in a comprehensive Philippines, Singapore, and over 42 per cent of the 2024. "It should also provide land, in India: Silicon Ingot & Wafer of India for a further period of ing trade deficit with member stakeholder consultation on Thailand, and Vietnam) and world's population. For this, it suggests initiat- power supply and environmen- - PV Cell - PV Module'. two years with effect from August 9, 2019, or until further orders, whichever is Goldman bets earlier...," according to a Nearly half of Indians government order. another 25 bps Tiffany to enter India; open open to taking loan for repo rate cut improving lifestyle: Survey before Dec stores in Delhi, Mumbai PTI n NEW DELHI PTI n MUMBAI PTI n NEW DELHI Galtié, executive vice-presi- Around half of Indians surveyed dent of global sales, Tiffany & are open to taking loans espe- After an unconventional 35 Iconic American jeweller Co. "We are proud to work Maruti Suzuki cially for fulfilling family needs basis points reduction in the Tiffany & Co said it will enter with India's leader in luxury City Union Bank Q1 and upgrading their lifestyle, a repo rate, the Reserve Bank is the Indian market in partner- retail, RBL, to develop a mean- launches BS- net profits up 14.8% report said on Thursday. likely to go in for another 25 ship with billionaire Mukesh ingful presence and further The survey commissioned basis points rate reduction in Ambani's Reliance Industries expand our brand equity in VI- compliant to Rs 185.64 crore by Home Credit India, a con- the December quarter amid and plans to open its first store this important market." CHENNAI: Private sector City sumer finance provider, growing concerns over growth, in Delhi this year and one in Reliance Brands Chief Ertiga Union Bank has recorded a revealed that nearly one-third Agriculture loans (0.7 per says a report. In the third bi- Mumbai next year. In a statement, Executive Officer Darshan 14.8 per cent rise in its net of respondents are willing to cent), credit card EMI (1.1 per monthly monetary policy Tiffany, which is known for its Tiffany said it will Mehta said Tiffany needs no PTI n NEW DELHI profits for the April-June take a loan for a consumer cent), travel loans (1.5 per review, the central bank cut diamond engagement rings and enter the Indian introduction in India -- it is icon- quarter to Rs 185.64 crore. durable item such as mobile cent) and medical loans (3.7 the repo rate for the fourth robin's egg blue boxes, will be ic and timeless."We look forward Maruti Suzuki India on The Tamil Nadu-based bank phone, television and refrig- per cent) are the lowest ranked time in a row to 5.40 percent- another marquee name to join market through a to bringing Tiffany's renowned Thursday said its popular had recorded net profits at erator etc. categories of loans, it added. - a nine-year low, and retained the ever-growing portfolio of joint venture with jewellery collections and superla- multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga Rs 161.64 crore during year The other popular loan cate- The survey was conducted neutral stance going forward. Reliance. In May, it had bought Reliance Brands Ltd tive diamonds to India," he said. petrol version has become ago period. Net profits for the gories are two-wheelers (23.3 per across 12 cities and 2,571 The central bank also British toy-store chain Hamleys. Reliance Brands Ltd (RBL), BS-VI emission norm com- year ending March 31, 2019 cent) and personal expenses respondents were evaluated to revised downwards the pro- In a statement, Tiffany said more than 320 stores in over 25 which began operations in pliant and will be available at were at Rs 682.85 crore. (20.3 per cent), the survey said. provide a near to accurate pat- jection of GDP growth to 6.9 it will enter the Indian market countries with over 80 in Asia- 2007, is part of the oil-to-tele- a starting price of Rs Total income for the April- This is followed by car pur- tern of savings, spending and percent for FY20 from 7 per- through a joint venture with Pacific, as well as e-commerce com group Reliance Industries 7,54,689 (ex-showroom June quarter grew to Rs chase (12.5 per cent), house borrowing behaviour in the cent in its June estimate. Reliance Brands Ltd. websites in 14 markets, is tar- Ltd (RIL). Delhi). 1,192.53 crore from Rs (12 per cent) and gold (10.5 country. "We now see a high prob- "Through a joint venture, geting the world's second- RBL's portfolio of brand This is the sixth model 1,018.61 crore registered per cent), it said. Around 34 per cent respon- ability of another cut by 25 Tiffany plans to open new biggest gold jewellery market. partnerships includes Armani from the company's portfolio same period last fiscal. For When asked about the dents said they rely on friends basis points rate cu in Q4 of stores in Delhi in fiscal 2H "As a global luxury jeweller Exchange, Bottega Veneta, after Alto, WagonR, Swift, the year ending March 31, future, 33 per cent of respon- for advice while taking loans, 2019," Goldman Sachs said in 2019 and Mumbai in 2H 2020, with stores in many of the Brooks Brothers, Bullfrog, Baleno and Dzire to be BS-VI 2019 total income was at Rs dents are likely to take it for followed by family at 31.8 per a research report Thursday. capitalising on its already world's most important cities, Burberry, Canali, Coach, DC, compliant, Maruti Suzuki 4,281.55 crore. consumer durables while per- cent and colleagues at 25.4 per The RBI also said the CPI strong image and brand Tiffany's emergence in these Diesel, Dune, Emporio India (MSI) said in a state- The bank's shares were sonal loans are the next high cent, Home Credit India Chief inflation is projected at3.1 awareness in this emerging Indian commerce centres with Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, ment. trading at Rs 192.65 apiece,down by 2.11 per cent interest segment at 28 per Marketing Officer Marko percent for second quarter of and style-conscious luxury their growing luxury con- G-Star Raw, Gas, Giorgio Commenting on the over previous close in BSE. cent followed by two wheelers Carevic said citing findings of FY20 and 3.5-3.7 per cent for market," the statement said. sumer base presents a unique Armani, Hamleys, Hugo Boss, development, MSI at 22.8 per cent. the survey. the second half. Tiffany, which operates opportunity," said Philippe Hunkemoller, and Iconix. Executive Director, Marketing and Sales Shashank Srivastava said, "With the new BS-VI com- pliant petrol engines, much China’s imports from US fall 19% in July amid trade war ahead of the government deadline, we reinforce our PTI n BEIJING China's total exports rose 3.3 last week in Shanghai ended exchange. commitment towards clean- per cent over a year earlier to The latest data with no sign of agreement. Chinese leaders express con- er environment." Chinese imports of American USD 221.5 billion, rebounding Envoys are due to meet again fidence their economy can sur- BS-VI petrol vehicles will goods plunged in July as a tar- from June's 1.3 per cent con- follow President next month. vive the tariff fight. have substantial reduction iff war with Washington inten- traction amid weakening glob- Donald Trump's Economists warn the truce is Importers of American soy- in emissions, thus con- sified. al consumer demand. Imports threat last week fragile because the two sides beans and other goods are try- tributing to a safer and Imports of US goods fell 19 shrank 5.6 per cent to USD still are separated by the dis- ing to switch to Brazilian, cleaner environment, he per cent from a year earlier to 176.4 billion, an improvement to extend agreements that caused talks to Russian and other sources, but added. USD 10.9 billion, customs data over the previous month's 7.3 punitive duties break down in May. supplies are limited and costs "We are committed to showed Thursday, though that per cent decline. Trade weakness has added to are higher. ensure that our full product was an improvement over "Shipments in and out of to an additional pressure on Xi's government to Farmers who use soybeans range will progressively be June's 31.4 per cent fall. China held up better than USD 300 billion shore up economic growth as animal feed have been told BS-VI compliant during the Exports to the United States expected last month, but a China's global trade surplus Washington and Beijing are and avoid politically dangerous to switch to other grains. year, ahead of regulations declined 6.5 per cent to USD sustained turnaround still looks widened by 60 per cent over a locked in an increasingly cost- of Chinese job losses. While American exporters coming into the effect," 38.8 billion. unlikely in the near-term," said year ago to USD 45.1 billion. ly tariff war over US complaints imports Beijing agreed last year to have been hit hardest, Chinese Srivastava said. Beijing has retaliated for US Julian Evans-Pritchard of The surplus with the United China steals or pressures com- narrow its trade surplus with industries including electron- The availability of BS-VI tariff hikes in a dispute over Capital Economics in a report. States was little changed but panies to hand over technolo- Beijing retaliated with its own the United States by buying ics that Beijing sees as its eco- variants on these large vol- trade and technology by China's central bank rattled stood at USD 28 billion, a level gy. penalties and ordered more American natural gas nomic future have suffered ume models several imposing its own punitive global financial markets this that might fuel American pres- The United States and other importers to find non-US sup- and other exports but scrapped double-digit declines in sales to months ahead of the man- duties and suspending pur- week by allowing its yuan to sure for Chinese concessions in Chinese trading partners com- pliers. that plan after one of Trump's the United States, their biggest dated date reflects Maruti chases of American soybeans weaken to an 11-year low trade talks. plain Beijing's plans for gov- The fight has battered tariff hikes. market. Suzuki's commitment and other goods. against the US dollar. Imports of US goods were ernment-led development of exporters on both sides and The Chinese government Economists say even if a set- towards environment The latest data follow That would make Chinese down 28.3 per cent in the first global competitors in robotics disrupted trade in goods from said in June that any purchas- tlement with the US is reached, friendly vehicles, the com- President Donald Trump's goods less expensive abroad but seven months of 2019 com- and other fields violates its soybeans to medical equip- es must be at a reasonable level, China's exports this year will be pany said. threat last week to extend puni- the currency's 5 per cent pared with a year earlier, market-opening commitments. ment. suggested Beijing was becom- lackluster due to weak global Over 70,000 units of Next tive duties to an additional decline this year against the according to the General Trade has weakened since Trump and President Xi ing more cautious about mak- demand, putting pressure on Gen Ertiga have been sold USD 300 billion of Chinese dollar is too small to completely Administration of Customs of Trump started hiking tariffs on Jinping agreed in June to ing big commitments before it manufacturers that support since its launch in November imports. offset US tariffs of 25 per cent. China. Chinese goods last June. resume negotiations but talks sees what Washington offers in millions of jobs. 2018. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Friday August 9, 2019

FOR A BETTER TOMORROW women defecating in the open After learning was shocking. They often had REVIVAL OF to wait until it becomes dark. about the plight This struck me hard and I would often wonder about of a slum near the many health issues that would eventually follow,” Chandana says. “That is when her house, I decided to build toilets and a water storage facility for HANDLOOMS interior designer them. Since building perma- nent structures was illegal, I Minister Md Mahmood Ali and Jayesh Ranjan inaugurating the event Attended by Kaur Menon Tejdeep Chandana thought to provide them with temporary/movable toilets bureaucrats and Sumanth cum bathroom facility.” Chandana started with ministers, worked towards basic research on what can be done for their betterment, and on how to increase self- alongside ardent making their respect among the female dwellers. Afterwards, she met supporters of lives easier and with manufactures and spoke to them about her cause to get handlooms, the healthier the best price. Once research on the topic was finished, she Serlingmapally MLA National s the saying goes, held a meeting with the slum Arekapudi Gandhi, in the ‘Every journey of a dwellers to address their issues presence of corporator Ragam Handloom Day thousand miles and explain to them the disad- Nagender Yadav. Chandana begins with a sin- vantages of open defecation. spent around `80,000 to build A gle step’, Chandana This project this facility. She also ensures was celebrated Sumanth, an inte- was recently regular water supply into these rior designer by profession, inaugurated slums. in Hyderabad has taken that step to provide byAt a time when prime pro- certain necessities for a slum jects like Swachh Bharat are with a bang, in the city. It’s been just two being promoted quite vehe- months since she moved to mently in our country, she reports her apartment in mentions that authorities did- Serlingmapally. The balcony n't respond in spite of submit- in her apartment provid- ting several grievances. “This SREENATH S ed her with fresh views project will only be a success Priyadarshi of the nearby lake and when people residing in the KURUP sunsets. However, slums understand the perils from that space, she of open defecation and ational Handloom Indian textiles on a contempo- was also able to see a use these facilities. We Day was celebrated rary format. I feel very happy to slum nearby, from will be constantly pompously on be working on such a venture which she was able encouraging them to Wednesday at the that is both challenging and to understand that instil that habit.” N State Gallery of Art, interesting.” they lacked even Further under- Madhapur. The Rina has also worked with var- the most basic standing the plight of event was inaugurated by ious weavers from West Bengal, amenities. The these slum dwellers, Telangana Home Minister Md Benaras, etc. and developed a slum comprised of Chandana is planning to Mahmood Ali. The event was specific style from there. Talking Nobody else in the country works on double around 250 people provide sanitary napkins to hosted by the Department of about her unique experiences ikats other than Pati Patola, which is limited to where 100 were women there, as she feels the Handlooms and Textiles under from Telangana, she said, women and 45 of present condition of men- Jayesh Ranjan, Principal “Nobody else in the country sarees. However, they work neither with cotton them were chil- strual hygiene is disturbing Secretary of Industries; and works on double Ikats other nor with the kind of dexterity like that of Telia dren. and needs a change. She also Shailaja Ramaiyer, Director of than Pati Patola, which is limit- Rumal. They don’t work on patterns either. I am “People were observed that the pattern of Handlooms and Textiles. The ed to sarees. However, they work openly defecating garbage disposal in these event witnessed the revival of neither with cotton nor with the very sure that there are endless possibilities in the public as slums is also critical and prop- Telia Rumal Ikat and the recre- kind of dexterity like that of Telia from the weaves made in Telangana they had nowhere er action needs to be taken. ation of Mahadevpur Tussar silk Rumal. They don’t work on pat- RINA SINGH else to go; especial- Chandana Sumanth sarees in natural dyes. terns either. I am very sure that ly the plight of — SREENATH S KURUP Mahmood Ali, during the there are endless possibilities inaugural ceremony, observed from the weaves made in the need to promote handlooms Telangana.” When asked about and the measures taken by the her takeaway, she mentioned state government for its promo- that it’s been an enriching expe- tion. “Handloom products have rience working with the weavers. ‘Humbl’ designed around my lifestyle’ a history of being part of the “I came here not only for fash- swadesi movement, an integral ion but also to explore different part of our freedom struggle. dimensions in this format.” uperstar Mahesh Babu who is quite busy with However, during the later years, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, the his films has been expanding his horizon by COMFORT ble. A lot of my person- we saw a fall in the consumption actor from Mallesham, playing successfully venturing into new businesses. TRUMPS STYLE ality reflects on the of these products. At present, the titular character, says, “It feels S Recently, he opened the plush and luxurious brand. It’s not something owing to an increase in the bud- good to share the stage with the AMB Cinemas at Gachibowli in Hyderabad. How conscious are which we did overnight. get given for the revival of hand- Babai of handlooms Now, the actor is taking us into a world of you when it comes to This was something that loom products and other efforts (Mallesham). I wish we will be clothing by launching his clothing brand, ‘The Humbl choosing your clothes on was going on in my by the state government, big able to educate people on the Co’ in collaboration with SPOYL. On the occasion of a daily basis? mind for a long time. companies have come forth to greatness and speciality of hand- National Handloom Day, Mahesh unveiled his cloth- — My style has always When Bhargav buy these products,” says the looms.” ing line. The brand features easy-to-wear styles for men been very simple and approached us, his vision minister, adding that their sole The notable showstoppers of the of all age groups with over 160 styles that start at a pock- classic. I always wear and clarity excited me aim is to showcase the quality of events include Director-General, et-friendly price of `599. Some of the designs were what I am comfortable and I started this. It handloom products a Telangana State Special Protection exhibited by models on stage during the launch. in. I like to be in a wouldn’t have been pos- nd create a sustainable market. Force Tejdeep Kaur Menon; and Speaking at the launch, the actor said, “The clothing checks shirt and jeans. sible without him. A big Mahmood Ali also highlighted actress Anasuya Bharadwaj. Sadly, line is an expression of my personal style and way of life. The thanks to him and Spoyl. the efforts taken by Chief Minister ace badminton player Saina values of simplicity and humanity that I believe in, forms BACK TO THE ROOTS K Chandrasekhar Rao and former Nehwal who was supposed to the core of the brand’s mission statement. Through The REFLECTION OF IT Minister KT Rama Rao when have been the guest of honour was- Humbl Co., I want to cement my relationship with my What will be the he was in charge of the ministry. n’t present. fans by inspiring them to live real and stay hum- choice from your own PERSONALITY The Home Minister also received Jayesh Ranjan on a concluding ble.” brand if you have to Why did you choose a memorandum from Chintakindi note stated that he felt happy to Bhargav Errangi, Spoyl CEO said, “We are wear it? the name ‘Humbl’ for Mallesham, the Padma Shri see Gen-Next designers con- very happy to associate with Superstar — It’s the Roots col- your brand? awardee and the man behind Asu tributing towards the handloom Mahesh Babu to build a product that’s truly lections which is very — I always had this weaving machine. The memoran- industry. “All I can say is that the reflective of his star-power and his down-to- special from our brand. idea to come up with a dum suggests a sharing of the cost future looks bright. I wish all of earth off-screen personality. I am looking for- It gives employment clothing line. When of a machine between the govern- us to go back with a message to work with weavers. A showcase ward to the exciting direction that The Humbl opportunities to our Bhargav gave me the ment and the beneficiary. support the handlooms of our of Handloom weavers’ stalls Co will take the Spoyl. We believe that Humbl rural weavers in both presentation, they came The event also witnessed a state and our country. This is a from across Telangana and a few will emerge as a major celebrity brand in Telugu states. That’s my up with this name and I unique fashion show featuring heritage our country inherited other states will also be on dis- social commerce.” favourite collection instantly connected to it. traditional and contemporary and we must try and enable our- play and sale until August 12 at After Vijay Deverakonda, Mahesh Babu is along with checks shirts. I felt it is close to my garments designed by Rina Singh selves to get handloom products the People’s Plaza arena on Mahesh Babu the second Telugu actor to be launching his belief and personality. I and seven other emerging so that the weavers of our coun- Necklace Road. Design colleges own clothing brand. Last year, Vijay had #STAY HUMBLE observed that the letters designers from the state. Rina is try, who are sustaining this her- from across the state would also unveiled his own clothing line called Rowdy. ‘M’ and ‘B’ were side by the Founder and Designer of Eka itage can benefit from it.” be participating in the stalls and Soon after the announcement of his launch, What does Humbl side in Humbl. The — a renowned fashion label A unique addition this year is an intercollegiate design compe- congratulatory messages started to pour in mean to you? graphics team have now with a huge clientele including Gen-Next Designer Section, pro- tition with handloom fabrics from fans all over. Some even started a count- — Live real, stay hum- underlined it. many celebrities. Speaking to The moting upcoming designers to will be held as well. down to his birthday today. Pioneer, she said, “I work with use handlooms of the state and More photos on Page 12 12

Hyderabad Friday August 9, 2019 what’s brewing? PARTY CITY GUIDE

MUSIC THEATRE SAFARNAMA ANDE KE CHILKE lRenowned singer Lucky l Set in the 1960s, about a household that Ali will take you on a ride primarily indulged in vegetarian meals; eggs were a taboo. Interestingly, the house’s daughter-in-law through his soulful would brave the troubles and resort to eating melodies along with his some of the yellow and white goodness. She other popular numbers. would also secretly cooking this forbidden delight August 10, 7.30 pm, and serving it to her husband and brother-in-law. Shilpakala Vedika, August 10, 8.15 pm, Phoenix Arena, HITEC City. Madhapur. EXHIBITION

MAIDANAM l Based on one of the most famous and most controversial of Chalam’s novels, it is about Rajeswari, a young, frustrated housewife. It all starts with her thorough disillusionment with LIKE THE AIR I BREATHE her tradition-bound, unfeeling, emotionally lArtist Bakula Nayak exhibits her paintings sterile lawyer-husband who treats her as a

Renu Desai inspired by the beautiful epic love poem piece of property, as one who fulfils his sexual Jhansi l Ritusamharam and vintage ephemeras. and social needs. l Ongoing, until September 2, 6.30 pm, Kalakriti August 10, 7.30 pm, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills. Art Gallery, Banjara Hills.

OXFORD DRAWINGS l This exhibition showcases exquisite works by renowned and eminent artist KG Subramanyan l Ashwini Narayan l Swapna done in the year 1987-88 while he was at Oxford. Ongoing, until August 13, 5 to 7 pm, Taj Falaknuma Palace, Falaknuma. KAIFI AUR MEIN lA theatrical and WORKSHOP musical journey which will be KNIFE PAINTING Shabana Azmi's lA free workshop organised by Suman tribute to her Krishna and Nandini R Penna will deal with father Kaifi Azmi. different techniques to use knife to paint on a Javed Akhtar will canvas. Materials will be provided by enact Kaifi in this venture. organisers. August 11, 7 pm, Shilpakala Vedika, Madhapur. August 10, 11 am, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills. HANDLOOM JAMBU DWEEPAM COMEDY lThis 1988 political satire starts with two VOGUE FRIDAY COMEDY characters — a king, Prajapati, and his Sevak, ashion Nandi — finds that they are shipwrecked on an lJoin Funny Side Up for an evening of island called Jambu Dweeepam. The island is Fenthusiasts and standup comedy where 4 phenomenal comics ruled by Bruhaspathi, a revolutionary leader handloom will make you ROFL. The show is headlined by who believes in inequality and social justice. supporters were the hilarious bachelor with a unique style, Toby What ensues is a battle between the conflicting Thomas, Hyderabad’s best kept and funniest spotted at an event ideals of the two leaders. secret. August 10, 7 pm, Phoenix Arena, HITEC City. organised to August 9, 7.45 pm, The Coffee Cup, Sainikpuri. celebrate National Handloom Day at Green Park in DON’T JUDGE Hyderabad. Gracing the limelight lStage Adda brings Sumit Sourav, Raunak Rajani, and Shreeja Chaturvedi together for the were actresses Renu Desai and very first time to your city Hyderabad with a Jhansi. Many socialites and laughter dose.

models walked the ramp Hina Rai August 10, 7 pm, IQ Lounge, Somajigudda. l donning exquisite handloom elangana Home Minister Md Mahmood Ali (centre) felicitating Chintakindi Mallesham at designs — both traditional the National Handloom Day event organised at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur. Director and modern. T GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details of Handlooms and Textiles Shailaja Ramaiyer (left) was also present. along with a poster and contact number to [email protected]

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Rules l Each row and column can contain each number (1 to 9) exactly once. l The sum of all numbers in any row or column must equal 45. 13

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The actress talks to NAGARAJ GOUD about her I DON'T FEEL entry and growth in the industry, the support she I'M A CROWD gets from her family, her upcoming release PULLER YET: Kathanam, and the reason for refusing Bigg Boss 3 offer ANASUYA fter her feisty act as it. However, she is taken into custody as and thus started my journey. My career my kids every five Rangammatha in last year’s a prime suspect. How she comes out of is better than it was yesterday and I’m hours. I couldn’t picture blockbuster Rangasthalam, this complex situation and the measures happy in the space I’m in right now.” leaving them for two A Anasuya Bharadwaj admits she takes to thwart the next set of mur- Continuing in the same breath, she months and lock myself to having been narrated close ders unfold like a thriller,” Anasuya goes on, “When I was working with a in a house,” explains to 13 scripts, but none caught shares. VFX company, many directors who Anasuya who wrapped her fancy like Kathanam, which marks The makers approached her to head- dropped by the office on work offered up shooting for Vijay

the directorial debut of Nadendla Rajesh. line the film believing in her crowd- me their next films, including some big Deverakonda’s maiden Vijay Deverakonda In the making for a long time, the mur- pulling abilities, while she has a different ones. I was young and naïve to decide at production venture, der mystery will open in cinemas this take on it. “I don’t think I’m a crowd that time. Besides, my family had reser- featuring Tharun Priya Prakash Varrier Friday and she believes it will be a litmus puller but they felt otherwise. I’ve cate- vations about the industry. After mar- Bhascker. A test for her box-office standing. “I play gorically told them that my image is dif- riage, my husband supported me in my Hyderabad-set tragic an assistant director Anu who is keen on ferent and the role they offered me is dif- efforts. Slowly, I gained the trust of my comedy, it is direct- PRIYA VARRIER’S making her film. It’s a role with multi- ferent. However, I had a tiny bit of con- in-laws and they left it to me to make my ed by debutant ple variations, allowing me to discover fidence that since I’ve featured in the film, choices. After TV, films happened. Shammir. She more as an actor. She is an orphan and people might think it has something in Kshanam not only helped me connect admits to having LOVE TO VIJAY prepares a bunch of stories to get a break- it, prompting them to visit cinema halls,” with audiences but also choose and signed a couple through. After going through her bit of she hopes, pointing out that she never decline roles. Films are satisfying the of new projects ctress Priya Prakash Varrier, who became struggle just like every other aspiring imagined coming across a day where a artiste in me, which, I must say, I’ve dis- as well, the an overnight star, after a clipping of her filmmaker, she finally gets the nod of film will be promoted with her posters covered very late in the day.” details of Malayalam debut Oru Adaar Love went producers for a murder mystery. Turns all over the city. “I’ve never dreamt of Recently, Anasuya was in the running which will be viral, hogged the lime light again after she out, what she has written on paper tran- becoming a heroine. I was doing a job to be a contestant on Bigg Boss 3 but she made by the A posted a picture with actor Vijay spires for real and she immediately when I took a break for my marriage. I had to overlook the offer. “I’m addicted respective pro- Devarakonda on her Instagram feed. approaches cops and briefs them about saw an opening for a programme on TV to my family. I can’t help but video call duction houses. The actress wrote, “Nuvvante naku chala ishtam. (I like you a lot)” Soon after uploading the picture, the post went viral on social media platforms. Many rumours surfaced on the internet as to why the wink queen met Vijay. As an actor, Rahul The diva is soon going to hit screens across the globe 4th time happy: with her Hindi flick Sridevi Bunglow.

wants to associate with Manchu Vishnu with Manchu Vishnu his family experimental cinema to go live when The actor-director is excited about the release of his second directorial project, wife gives birth and talks about the various processes ctor Manchu Vishnu, who announced that he is going to become dad for the fourth time he had to go through to make sure earlier this May, plans to do an Instagram live A of his wife giving birth to their new baby. Earlier, posting a picture with his wife that his work will make an impact on a Viranica flaunting the baby bump from atop the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the actor had writ- larger audience ten on Twitter, “A special announcement from a spe- cial location. From Vini’s home town and favourite place, limited section of the audi- might distract the audience we are delighted to announce that Ari, Vivi, and Avram ence. On how did he fit into from concentrating on the film, are now going to be joined by a fourth little angel! (sic).” Nag’s larger than life persona he rejected the idea. “Moreover, On Thursday, the actor took to Twitter to announce on screen and yet retain his I’m not a star who can bring his plan of doing an Instagram live of his wife giving sensibilities, Rahul adds, “I value to the film. I also didn’t birth to their new baby. It seems Kajal Aggarwal, who wrote the first draft in 25 days see the need to do a guest is now cast alongside him in a Hollywood film direct- and sir liked it. However, he appearance in a Nagarjuna- ed by Jeffrey Chin, has something to do with this idea. felt it was too classy, lacking starrer. It was not worth a sin- “After lots of discussions/ deliberations with the beau- in universal elements. I gle paisa,” he declares, adding tiful @MsKajalAggarwal; I am planning to do an insta- understood where it was that he hasn’t made up his gram LIVE of @vinimanchu giving birth to our new coming from and I got into mind on his next script yet, baby!!!! Thanks @MsKajalAggarwal Just love your idea his zone thereafter. The final though he admits to being in (sic),” he wrote on Twitter. Viranica’s due date is around script was locked after nine discussions with production the corner. drafts; with writer Kittu house Sithara Vishnu got married to Viranica, niece of the late entering the film in the third Entertainments for YS Rajasekhara Reddy, who was the Chief Minister of ctor-turned-direc- between me and Nag sir but it draft.” his third directorial. united Andhra Pradesh, in 2008. In 2011, the couple tor Rahul was his call at the end of the As far as casting goes, he — NG was blessed with twins Ariaana and Viviana, while Ravindran who has day,” he shares. mentions a democratic process their son Avram joined the family last year. directed superstar Manmadhudu 2 is an official was followed with both him A Nagarjuna for remake of a 2016 French com- and Nag tossing relevant names Manmadhudu 2 edy Prête-moi ta main. After around. He, however, was par- understands that comparisons agreeing to tailor the film to ticular on veteran Lakshmi to with 2002 hit Manmadhudu is suit Telugu sensibilities, Rahul portray Nag’s mother. “I was inevitable despite his offering took almost seven months to adamant on her and if she was- Vijay Raja's debut film to hit not being a proper sequel. pen the final draft. He believes n’t available I didn’t mind the “Manmadhudu holds a special in meticulous pre-production, film getting delayed. Luckily, place in many people’s hearts. a reason why he completed his we managed to get her. She has screens on Aug 23 I like it a lot as well and when- maiden film Chi La Sow in less delivered a tremendous perfor- ever I’m under stress, I watch than 35 days. “One and a half mance. It was an honour to irector duced under Wet Brain it. The comic portions of the months before Manmadhudu 2 work with her,” he exults, Ramakanth’s Entertainment banner, film bring a smile to my face,” script was locked, I began the excitement evident on his face. Edaina stars Pooja Solanki and he states, adding, “We don’t pre-production. Before the Acting has taken a backseat D Jaragocchu Sasha Singh in female want the audience to compare principal shoot began, I narrat- for the actor after he made the starring Vijay leads roles, while Vennela our film with Manmadhudu ed the story to the unit and switch to direction but he is Raja, son of Kishore and Naga Babu since both are different regard- sought their feedback. Doubts keen to don the greasepaint actor Sivaji Raja is all will be seen in support- less of belonging to the same too, if any, were cleared before again. Rahul, who was last ready to hit theatres on ing roles. genre. We are sure that, 15 min- going to sets. That way there seen in Samantha-starrer U- August 23. The film’s trailer utes into the film, the audience won’t be any differences of Turn, says, “I have stories wait- The action-comedy released by VV Vinayank will watch it as a first film.” opinion on shoot day. Nag sir ing to be narrated to me but and horror-thriller film in April this year has The idea of naming the film also believes in investing a lot one thing’s for sure is that I written and directed by received huge response Sivaji Raja Manmadhudu 2 was proposed of time on pre-production and don’t want to associate with K Ramakanth and pro- from the audience. by Annapurna Studios’ think- the whole exercise helped us normal cinema; I want to do tank. The reputed Tollywood with the efficient shooting. We good experimental cinema. If Vijay Raja production house has pro- went to floors in May first week it’s a small one, if I feel I can Pooja Solanki duced the film along with and wrapped up proceedings improve as an actor, I would Viacom 18 and Anandi Arts. by July first week.” want to do it.” “There’s nostalgia value to the While Nag made a career out In fact, his assistant directors title, which we felt would fur- of commercial films, Rahul’s asked him to do a small role in ther enhance our film’s appeal. Chi La Sow was raved for being Manmadhudu 2 but fearing A long discussion ensued real, classy and catering to a that his sudden appearance Arvind Swami to play MGR in Thalaivi? ctor Arvind J Jayalalithaa biopic, Kangana Ranaut as title and first-look poster Swami, who Thalaivi. With the pro- Jayalalithaa and the on February 25, on the was last seen ject due to go on floors biopic will be made in 71st anniversary of in Mani from October, the mak- multiple languages. Jayalalithaa. A Ratnam’s ers are busy finalising MGR played an To be shot and Chekka rest of the cast. important role in the released in Tamil, Telugu Chivantha Vaanam, is According to reports, it life and career of and Hindi, the film is said to have been roped is believed that Arvind Jayalalithaa. It was after being bankrolled by in to play former Tamil Swami has been signed, great contemplation the Vishnu Induri. While Nadu chief minister and but an official confirma- makers zeroed in on GV Prakash has been legendary actor tion is still awaited. Arvind Swami. roped in to compose MG Ramachandran Thalaivi, which will be The project was music, Nirav Shah will in the upcoming directed by Vijay, stars announced along with its crank the camera. Arvind Swamy 14

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choices and to have the opportunity for self growth. “Empowerment ‘IF YOU ARE WEARING SOMETHING AND comes in many forms, CONSTANTLY TWITCHING IT, DON’T WEAR IT we must recognise and appreciate it con- BECAUSE LIFE IS LIVED OUT OF INSTAGRAM stantly,” says she. THESE DAYS. YOU STILL HAVE TO BE IN Is a background BOLD AND check important for THAT OUTFIT AND MOVE AROUND’ Swara before associating herself with any brand? She says, “As a post, you still have to be in that out- T-series public figure, I can do a back- fit and move around. You have to ground check on the information feel good to look good. It has director that is available in the public been proven that when you realm. But I don’t have access to feel your best is when Bhushan Kumar any greater information than the you are at your best,” rest of the people. One definitely says she as she tells SAKSHI SHARMA BEAUTIFUL does a basic check of what is avail- walks out in eeling good in your able and what people know about style. that the penetration of lingerie is imperative, Actress Swara Bhasker tells AYUSHI the brand. However, I don’t think regardless of whether that you can hold celebrities music through social media, F anyone else will sneak SHARMA that most brands are on responsible for the things that are a peek of you in it or not in public.” not. It has always been board the feminist bandwagon for their She feels that if you are wearing is so huge that it makes waves a very personal and practical item. something and constantly In 1913, Mary Phelps Jacob got twitching it, “don’t wear it” even if the film doesn’t appeal crafty with some handkerchiefs and promotion campaigns because it sells just for the sake of wear- ribbons to create the first modern- ing it because life is day bra. It was more for utilisation and they have begun to realise that lived out of and as a protecting garment for Instagram breasts. However, today, lingerie is “Lingerie lets us express all of that motional strategies with campaigns some- these days. defined by a sales pitch dependent when we don’t want to project them based on women empowerment, thing that “A f t e r on the male gaze — something that to the outside world.” She goes on the most recent example being Fire has to be the is only meant to be seen by your to add about the new trends that Within Me by Levis, and she says, earned, pro- WINGS partner; something that is to be brands are keeping in mind while “Brands have realised that it is tected and worn for someone else. But it is as creating them. “The most satisfy- important for them to be in touch sort of re- usual as other clothes and a health ing thing about lingerie brands with the aspirations and emotions earned con- guard. today is that they have become of their consumers, especially stantly. In a black bralette paired with an quite aware that there is no one women, who, in our country, are Women all-beige blazer and trousers, actress body type. The perfect type for now becoming more vocal. They empower- Swara Bhasker celebrates the first women hasn’t always been a size are much more aware about their ment for her anniversary of Clovia, a luxury lin- zero. The model that you see on the rights now. The brands are just is the free- OF MUSIC gerie brand. She feels that lingerie cover of magazines is not the only catching on to that. And because dom to could see how dis- voice their thoughts but I am is as normal and regular as any- body type or colour. Now brands media has become so sensitive to make her tracted Bhushan not bothered because I am thing else. We have been always are catering to everyone,” says she. gender issues, being feminist is the own Kumar was with his making songs for the people hush-hush about it because we are The actress feels that to have a new cool. Everyone is on board the I phone which kept and majority of them are lov- “shy.” But it’s been around since the brand which caters to women’s feminist bandwagon because it buzzing with ing it. The day they will stop beginning. “We have been watch- needs is so important. She says, “To sells and brands have begun to numerous calls. He giving me revenue, I’ll stop ing it in advertisements since have a comfortable innerwear and realise that. It’s wonderful to see said, signalling towards the making them. Moreover, they childhood — ‘yeh andar ki baat clothes that can actually enable you brands putting their name phone calls, “See, we are every- are my songs and I have the lib- hai,’ ‘ yeh toh bada toing hai,’ ‘craft- to get going is so vital. Innerwear behind a good cause. So body’s priority not only in erty to do whatever I want to ed for fantasy’ and what not. If we is something that we don’t value why not support terms of music but also films. with them.” can celebrate the comfort of men’s enough. But lingerie brands are them?” We have got a great bouquet of Good music is something innerwear as we have been doing doing a great job. It feels good to The actress films now.” that can be rejoiced upon even for so many decades, why can’t we see that women now have the lib- believes that The one thing he always after ages. Bhushan believed do the same for women’s? What is erty to make a choice of what will freedom wanted to achieve was his that old songs, from the ‘80s the big deal there? Why do we have look best on them. I love to wear is father Gulshan Kumar’s dream and ‘90s, have a different charm to shy away from it? Why do we something that is comfortable yet Blazers of spreading the wings of music altogether and it’s because have to cover it in a black polybag full of colours and something that worldwide and making T-series nobody could have come up while selling it?” she questions. can enhance what you already a music company which with a sound back then, which Well, indeed, lingerie should be have. It’s nice to see more lin- Bhushan proudly feels he has would have worked today considered as a means of uplifting gerie brands not getting ctor Ayushmann “accomplished.” He is proud of except for romantic tracks. He women themselves. “Innerwear is scared by an opinionated Khurrana has the fact that he has achieved said, “With the changing pref- something that should be for the woman.” good value for his brand, even erences, you have to reinvent women to feel bold and beautiful,” Ask Swara why A the most after taking over the company the tracks because people want says the Veere Di Wedding actress. so many brands enviable line up of content in tragic circumstances after his to listen to the song in a new Swara is known for how she puts are associat- cinema under his belt. Riding on father’s demise in 1997. beat with new singers today. forth her strong opinions. She ing their five back to back hits, the poster The brand has recently co- Everyone has their wishlist says, “It’s important to be confident pro- boy of quality cinema has four produced, Batla House, an and I cater to a majority of in everything that you do. And it’s brilliant projects under his belt action and thriller film starring them.” That is the reason all his okay to be noisier about the things which he hopes would deliver John Abraham and Mrunal 30 re-creations have worked till that you want and you know are maximum entertainment to Thakur. Bhushan feels that it is date and have been major hits. right.” audiences. not easy to put songs that go The way Indian music It’s a commonly-known “These four films will present with the narrative of the film industry has functioned has fact that women have me in four absolutely different especially in a thriller like this changed over the time. It has multiple personalities avatars that no one has ever one. It is important for the evolved gradually from cas- and disparate emo- seen me play. I’m relishing the company to insert songs that settes and CDs to the digital tions. And, challenge they have posed and I take the story of the film for- means, which has conquered Swara PARINEETI ADMITS TO am actually very excited about ward and not put in merely for the markets. The digital space believes, BEING DEPRESSED doing such different films the sake of it. Bhushan said, has paved a way not only for because they push me in “We shot five songs but the mainstream languages but ple continue to make a liveli- ctress Parineeti Chopra's different directions,” says removed two because it was for the regional ones as well. hood from it.” holding the story back.” Giving Bhushan said, “We need to There are hits like Kala confessions of a depressive phase Ayushmann. Ain her life have gone viral. The examples about the hit songs of cater to all our languages. That Chashma and Tukur Tukur, actress recently described the phase the film, Rula Diya and O Saki is why we produce songs in which have compelled one to as the ‘worst time of her life,’ and ‘The first Bollywood Saki, he said, “I am happy Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, groove to their beats but the said she went into a shell. film I watched was with the way these songs sync Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Bengali, films, Baar Baar Dekho and Asoka with the script.” But people etc. All of this matters a lot in Dilwaale did not do that well. “The end of 2014 and the year (Santosh don’t enjoy such songs at a bringing us to where we are What is it about the films that 2015, those one-and-a-half years Sivan's 2001 party or at home so he feels that today.” The music company don’t perform well onscreen were the worst time of my life. directorial). I saw Daawat-e- as a music company, “we have grabbed the opportunity dur- but their music makes waves? Two of my films, Kareena (Kapoor) to keep that too in mind.” ing the transformation stages “Because of social media, the Ishq and Kill Dil were released dancing in it and she The concept of musical of music and catered to all the penetration of music is so huge back-to-back and didn't was looking stunning. remakes have always been a spaces where people looked for that even if the film doesn’t work,” she said. She talked It was like watching point of debate and controver- entertainment. He said, “It is a appeal to the consumer, its about this in an interview The Last Of The sy. In Batla house, the song, O good platform that we are wit- music does. One of the exam- while promoting her Mohicans or Saki Saki, performed by Nora nessing today. It is so conve- ples is my own film, Roy, forthcoming film, Braveheart. After that Fatehi, is a remake from the nient that music can travel which flopped big time but I Jabariya Jodi. “I just I watched Devdas, film Musafir (2004). Though across within minutes. I know got all the awards for its music,” took life into my own and then Black. Nora is getting praises from all so many actors, composers, explained he. hands because I Sanjay Leela Bhansali over for her moves and per- lyricist who are getting the Going back into the time he thought if I go into has been a huge part formance but Koena Mitra, opportunity to showcase their set up his business, he said his this pit I will never of me wanting to do the actress who featured in the talent on the web and are love for music is an inheritance come out again,” Hindi films.’ original version of the song did gaining appreciation. Many from his father. “Initially, I did said she. — Jacqueline not find it good and tweeted producers are into web series not realise it but the way I was Fernandez that “it’s a mess”. Bhushan said, instead of films now. I hope running the business at a young “People have the freedom to digital stays forever and peo- age made it evident.” Twist, curl and tease ur hair is certainly like a crown that can never Texture and voluminous hair is here to be taken off our heads. O And it is very much a stay as India changes its outlook on part of our identities and self-image. With how to treat the mane organically, the growing focus on sustainabili- ty in our lifestyles today, people are says CHAHAK MITTAL natural solutions for People colour their hair to feel new increasingly heading towards a your hair?’ Pedrozo’s about themselves. It’s fun to keep more organic approach when it answer would be, colouring. Though you could also comes to hair management. They do The question of what the new, ‘ideal’ one. Women with curly hair “Keratin.” It is certainly be harsh on your hair if you keep not merely wash and style their hair futuristic hair would be like in India had often been looked at as rebel- one of the most sought using colours regularly without anymore but also hydrate, protect is a deliberative one. Especially for lious and wild. Even men with curls after treatments for the moisturising it often.” And this is and put efforts to strengthen it. And international hairstylist Marcelo are seen as felonious and undisci- hair. And it’s the reason why, he says, there is a need for more many of them are looking to do so Pedrozo, who looks at the Indian plined. However, Pedrozo points out why it’s becoming a herbal and organic products for hair with healthy and wholesome ingre- hair type as bouncy and wavy. He towards how “curly, voluminous and growing trend here. to be introduced in India. dients and products with a few or points out that its future is just tak- texture” hair have also been taking “Keratin is very good There would also be a special no chemicals. ing rounds like a merry-go-wheel. the lead today. “The West has a wide and healthy for hair. It focus on “waste management” tech- In a bid to promote sustainabil- And this year, it went back to the market for curly hair. The global keeps their shine ele- niques at salons. “We are creating ity and create space for an eco- Eastern way of experimenting with curly girl (CG) community has been ment intact. It works fume extractors in which we take all friendly business model for all hair in the 80s. “Everything is going very much appreciative of the curly great even in different the toxic gases, harmful chemicals global beauty brands and salons back and also getting accepted. trend. However, much to the sur- kinds of weather like and fumes out of the salon infra- across the country, a luxury and pre- The trends in those decades were prise of Indians, there is an active India. structure. We are also installing mium beauty brand has introduced quite ahead of their time. I believe, CG community in the country as However, one of the salon bins, which will have five-bin ‘Project Green Salon’ which uses in every season, some of the decade well, which is only growing,” he says. es and are shiny, healthy and boun- most evergreen trends that have structure inside salons. Each one hair colours extracted from “bam- becomes a trend. Previously, there For him, it was only in India that cy. The material of their hair is so been followed, since hair experi- would be dedicated to different boo” sticks. was fluffiness in hair and so many he realised what the “beauty of hair” perfect, smooth and strong. It’s gr- mentation first begun, is hair colour- materials — metal, paper, hair, So how can we make salon finger waves in the 40s. Today, it has is. He tells us, “I started my hair sty- eat as a stylist to experiment with ing, irrespective of the place it hap- plastic things and cans. We will also spaces greener? Just alter the use of again become the top trend.” ling journey 12 years ago. But I had- their hair and with more techniques. pens in. Pedrozo believes that hair be working closely working NGOs almost everything — from plastic, Wavy, curly and straight hair n’t understood what the beauty of Now with no chemicals, their stuff colour has more to do with a per- to educate more people about this hair colours with chemical, and types are the most common ones in hair was until I came to India. I obs- would be even greater than ever.” son’s identity and self perception to create a new future of hair in metal cans — to biodegradable the country. However, straight has erved how they take care of their When advertisements go like, ‘In than just style. He points out, “It has India,” says Arpit Jain, CEO of the options and natural ingredients. been commonly looked at as the hair here. Indian hair has huge wav- search of one of the most trusted, a lot to do about our personal image. beauty brand. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY I AUGUST 9, 2019 sport 15

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ottenham made the head- Tlines on a busy final day of the Premier League transfer window with deals in the pipeline for Giovani lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon, but their hopes of signing Paulo Dybala are fading. Across north London, Arsenal are expected to com- plete moves for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney and centre- back David Luiz from Chelsea. Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku's prolonged transfer to Inter Milan is also close to completion after the clubs reportedly agreed on a deal that could rise to 80 mil- lion euros (?74 million, $90 mil- lion). Lukaku arrived in Milan early on Thursday, leaving Liverpool players watch as Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko takes his penalty in shoot out after the match ended in a 1-1 draw during the Community Shield match between Manchester City and Liverpool AP United facing a race against time to find a replacement AFP n LIVERPOOL set a new bar under Pep Guardiola. bumpy pre-season that saw an under- despite interest in Juventus for- Liverpool vs Norwich City have further strengthened the strength side beaten by Borussia ward Mario Mandzukic. issing out on the Premier League Live from 12:30am IST squad that won a first ever domestic tre- Dortmund, Sevilla and Napoli. Spurs chairman Daniel title despite a record-breaking STAR SPORTS NETWORK ble of trophies in England last season with But Klopp believes the squad he has Levy has been under pressure Mcampaign was eased by winning the club record signing of Spanish mid- assembled will be bolstered by Alex from manager Mauricio a sixth European Cup for Liverpool last Klopp, though, believes the founda- fielder Rodri and will be the benchmark Oxlade-Chamberlain, Adam Lallana and Pochettino to build on the season, but ending a 30-year wait to be tions are already in place for another tilt for Liverpool to beat. Rhian Brewster’s return to fitness, while progress made on and off the crowned English champions is now at the title after spending over £230 mil- A 1-1 draw between the sides, with Naby Keita can have a bigger impact in field as Tottenham moved into more important than ever on Merseyside. lion in the past two years on the City edging a penalty shootout 5- his second season in English football. a new 62,000-capacity stadium leave without an adequate Liverpool manager Jurgen Jurgen Klopp’s men are expected to likes of Alisson, Virgil van Dijk 4, in the Community Shield last “People think that players from and reached the Champions replacement, having missed Klopp confirmed the European strike first blood in the title race when and Mohamed Salah. weekend again highlighted how lit- other clubs, other countries, are better League final last season. out on Lukaku. champions would not delve they kick off the Premier League season “You should never do trans- tle there is to separate the English than the players we have here but with- They have made just one Arsenal are badly in need of into the market at the last against newly-promoted Norwich under fers because other clubs are and European champions. out really having the proof, because those summer signing so far, with defensive recruits to shore up a minute after making just three the Friday night lights of Anfield. doing transfers,” Klopp told Sky Yet, in contrast to last season players haven’t played here,” he said. French international midfield- backline that conceded 51 low-key additions in teenagers However, unlike most of their com- Sports. when Liverpool were the least “It means whoever wants to start has er Tanguy Ndombele joining Premier League goals last sea- Sepp van den Berg and Harvey petitors who have delved into the arms “That makes no sense, it’s not affected of England’s big six by the to be at his top level. We have proper for a club-record fee from Lyon, son to miss out on Champions Elliott and back-up goalkeeper race for talent in another transfer win- about that. And if you sit back for late return to pre-season of play- competition and that’s exactly what you but all that is set to change in League football for a third Adrian. dow where Premier League clubs have a second and have a look at the squad, ers at the World Cup, Klopp has a tougher need.” the final hours of the window. straight year. By contrast, Merseyside spent over £1 billion ($1.2 billion), the do we need more players?” time in ensuring his side hit the ground Winning the Champions League Argentine international Tierney travelled to neighbours Everton are hoping European champions have been conspic- On the evidence of last season, running. also booked Liverpool’s place in next midfielder Lo Celso is expect- London on Wednesday after to complete a host of last- uously quiet in the transfer market. there is precious little for Liverpool to The prolific front three of Salah, week’s UEFA Super Cup and Club World ed to complete a season-long the payment structure of a ?25- minute deals to add to six Teenage talents Sepp van den Berg improve on. Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane were Cup in December, meaning they have five loan deal that will contain an million move from Celtic was arrivals already at Goodison and Harvey Elliott have been snapped up all involved in international tourna- trophies to play for this season. obligation on Tottenham's part finally agreed between the Park during the window. with an eye to the future, while Spanish CITY SET THE BAR ments again this summer. However, it is ending 30 years of hurt to make the transfer permanent clubs. Everton are hopeful of tak- goalkeeper Adrian will replace Simon A Premier League points tally of 97 Liverpool have decided against by winning a 19th league title come May next summer. Luiz is also set for a switch ing Manchester United defend- Mignolet as back-up to Alisson Becker would have won the title in any season investing heavily in back-up for that trio that will determine whether Liverpool’s And Spurs' long-running across London to replace er Marcos Rojo on loan and in three low-key arrivals. bar the last two as Manchester City have and their presence was missed in a season has been a success or failure. interest in England under-21 departed Arsenal captain could still land Crystal Palace's international Sessegnon will Laurent Koscielny, who joined Wilfried Zaha after the Ivorian be realised in a reported 25 mil- Bordeaux earlier this week, in submitted a transfer request and lion deal that could rise to 30 a ?8 million transfer from did not train with the Eagles on Bagan draw million including add-ons. Chelsea. Thursday. No more business is Leicester are also set to use away from Coutinho set for Barca stay DYBALA NO-GO expected at Premier League some of the 80 million they However, a sensational champions Manchester City received from Manchester between these European giants with the sec- swoop for Dybala has reported- after they secured right-back United for Harry Maguire on Durand s/f ond encounter taking place in Michigan on ly broken down, with Juventus Joao Cancelo from Juventus on Sampdoria midfielder Dennis PTI n KOLKATA Saturday. unwilling to let the Argentine Wednesday. Praet for 20 million euros. “It was a pretty open game and we were ormer champions Mohun able to give many of the squad some min- FBagan inched closer to secur- utes so it was a positive outcome for us,” ing a semifinal berth with a sec- added Valverde, who is without the injured ond successive win, while Lionel Messi for this US mini-tour. One grass pitch, 1.4 billion people Gokulam Kerala and FC Goa Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona’s $134 won their respective group open- million signing from Atletico Madrid, was ers in the 129th Durand Cup, lively from the start, linking up well with here on Thursday. strike partner Luis Suarez. -cricket on sticky wicket in China Smarting from a 0-3 reversal Coutinho has traveled to the United against Peerless in the Calcutta States but wasn’t in the match day squad Football League at their same having been granted extra time off follow- home venue three days ago, the ing his exertions at the Copa America last Mariners had no trouble against month. ATK, as Joseba Beitia set up one for Fran Morante in a 34th CROWD BACKS BARCA minute corner kick and struck It was the Italians, managed by former another in the 53rd minute to Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who earn a 2-1 win. created the more clear cut openings. Ashish Pradhan struck the A superb move on 18 minutes saw solitary goal for ATK from a Lorenzo Insigne denied by a brilliant point Boris Singh pass in the 78th blank save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen minute but that was not enough before Belgian Dries Mertens fired just wide. as Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Barcelona were struggling to find any Sankar Roy executed a couple of rhythm but seven minutes before the brilliant saves under the bar to break, captain Busquets superbly curled deny the former Indian Super home, much to the delight of the pro Barca League champions a draw. crowd of 57,062. Mohun Bagan, who had Philippe Coutinho trains during Barcelona training session at Camp Nou Coutinho/Instagram Three minutes later, however, Napoli beaten Mohammedan Sporting deservedly drew level, ex-Real Madrid 2-0 in the Durand Cup opener on AFP n MIAMI rently at Paris St Germain, has also been midfielder Jose Callejon’s effort was turned August 2, lead the Group B table touted to make a sensational return to the past Ter Stegen by Umtiti who endured a AFP n BEIJING The ICC has made growing the game in the with six points from two match- arcelona coach Ernesto Valverde La Liga champions, although it has now difficult half in defence, as did new sign- world’s second-biggest economy a priority, but es, and a draw against Indian Bclaimed on Wednesday that Philippe been suggested that arch rivals Real Madrid ing Junior, the full-back who was making hey play on a football pitch with plastic the current number is measly considering Navy on August 17 would be Coutinho is set to stay at Camp Nou despite are also weighing up a move. his debut. Twickets and most Chinese people have never China’s population. enough to seal a last-four berth. strong interest in the unsettled Brazilian “The plan is to count on Coutinho,” Suarez and Griezmann were both even heard of cricket. The Ashes it is not. Shanghai’s Huang Zhuo, a pioneer of the The Kolkata ISL franchise, from the Premier League. Valverde stressed. “The transfer windows replaced at half-time but the game lacked But a devoted band of followers says the sport in China, is among those who believe that who had drawn Indian Navy 1- The latest status update came after are open but we expect him to stay of the intensity of the opening exchanges with sport is gradually growing in China, where there Chinese cricket can flourish. 1 in their first match, have one Croatian Ivan Rakitic score a 79th-minute course. a succession of substitutions from both is thought to be only one grass cricket pitch for A swashbuckling batter, she represented point from two matches to suf- winner to see off Napoli 2-1 at the Hard “And as for Neymar, the last time I came managers. a population of 1.4 billion. China at the Asian Games in Guangzhou in fer an early exit with one match Rock Stadium in Miami. to this stadium I had to answer a load of With 23 minutes remaining, Ousmane They are up against it with scant domestic 2010 and at Incheon in 2014. There was no to go, versus Mohammedan Former Liverpool forward Coutinho questions about him. Two years later and Dembele hit the post with a curling effort media coverage and limited facilities, and cricket at the 2018 Games. Sporting, on August 16. has distanced himself from a move to it’s the same again. It’s like it’s following me. but only Napoli’s Arkadiusz Milik will know Chinese cricket making worldwide headlines for China’s women came fourth in 2010, when Marcus Joseph struck a hat- Tottenham — he was also linked with I don’t know what is going to happen.” how he missed from close range a few min- paltry scores. cricket made its Asian Games debut, and it is trick as Gokulam Kerala FC Arsenal — and with the transfer window Croatian midfielder Rakitic struck utes later, the Polish forward somehow In 2017 the men’s national side was bowled set to return to the Games in 2022 in China’s began their campaign on a in England closing Thursday, the chances with a crisply driven effort after an own- putting the ball over the bar with his chest. out for a humiliating 28 runs against Saudi Hangzhou — where the country’s second grass resounding note with a 4-0 of the 27 year-old returning to England goal from Samuel Umtiti had cancelled out And the excellent Rakitic made Napoli Arabia in a World Cricket League regional qual- pitch is under construction. thrashing of Chennaiyin FC in appear slim. Sergio Busquet’s opener for the Spaniards. pay by drilling in from the edge of the area ifier. Huang was introduced to the game in 2006 the Group D opening fixture at Former Barca forward Neymar, cur- This was the first leg of two matches to secure the win for Barcelona. And this January the women’s team were by the visiting Asian Cricket Council, which the Sailen Manna Stadium in skittled out for just 14 runs against the United wants to get the world’s most populous coun- Howrah. Arab Emirates, then the lowest women’s total try and its growing middle class into the sport. The Trinidad and Tobago in T20 International cricket. “We were in university when cricket first striker gave them a 39th minute Undeterred, a handful of spectators recent- entered China,” she said. lead and the Kerala outfit had a City land Cancelo as Danilo joins Juve ly turned out to watch Shanghai’s women’s team, “To be honest, we didn’t really know what quiet start only to pump in and saw them thrash a Hong Kong outfit in a it was.” three more goals in an action- has impressed me, from the City. His best years are ahead of 20-overs-a-side game reduced to 15 overs The 33-year-old Huang, who teaches crick- packed 10 minutes after the AFP n LONDON facilities, to their style of play. him, he’s technically proficient because of the heat. et at school, warned that if success comes, it changeover. Manchester City signed “I am always looking to and has the physical attributes In the absence of a grass cricket pitch — could be a way off. The third ISL outfit in Portuguese international right- develop my game and win tro- we desire.” there is one in China, but it is 1,500 kilometres “I think China is now paving the road for action, FC Goa, who were play- back Joao Cancelo from phies and I believe I can do that Danilo was part of the City (1,000 miles) south in Guangzhou — the growth because we all hope to start (fostering ing with their developmental Juventus with Brazilian full- here, so now I’m really looking squad that has won five domes- women played on an artificial football pitch. talent) young,” she said. side, scored through Liston back Danilo heading in the forward to the new season and tic trophies in the past two sea- “The first question (I get asked is), ‘What’s “So what we have been doing is youth train- Colaco’s 26th minute strike, other direction to join the Italian testing myself in the Premier sons, but has played second fid- cricket?’” said Ma Fei, an umpire who with his ing, and specifically, making cricket more which proved decisive against champions. League.” dle to Kyle Walker at right-back. whites and sun hat certainly looks the part. popular and laying the foundations in Army Green in the Group C fix- City will pay a net fee of Cancelo won one Serie A “It’s been a pleasure to be Ma, who also goes by the Pakistani-sound- Shanghai.” ture at Kalyani Stadium. 28 million euros ($31 mil- title with Juventus after a 40 mil- part of the success City have ing name Malik, then tells the frequent inquisi- Shanghai, because of its large number of Liston first missed a chance lion) with Cancelo’s move lion euro move from Valencia enjoyed in my time here,” said tors that it is a bit like baseball. expatriates, is one of the main cities in China to score from the penalty as the valued at 65 million euros last year. Danilo, who has signed a five- “And then they understand,” he said, for cricket. ball bounced back to him from and Danilo costing 37 mil- “Joao is a fine player and an year contract with Juventus. adding that he was attracted to the game by its The first recorded cricket match in China Lalawmpuia and then an Army lion euros. excellent attacking full-back “The club have been fantas- “ceremonial procedures... the tea breaks, for was played in 1858 between officers from the defender slotted it home to give “City are a fantastic club, who will provide us with a real tic with me from day one and I example”. British Navy and a Shanghai side. the Gaurs an early lead. with a brilliant manager and I threat on the right-hand side,” will always be grateful. Reliable figures are hard to come by, but the But while the British Empire spread the Real Kashmir and FC Goa am delighted to be here,” said said City director of football “The Premier League title International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s game to Australia, South Asia, the Caribbean now both have three points each Cancelo, who signed a six-year Txiki Begiristain. wins will stay with me forever governing body, said in 2017 that about 80,000 and Hong Kong, among others, mainland as it's a two-head race for the contract on Wednesday. “He fits the profile of play- and I will always have City in my people played in China. Half of those are China resisted colonisation and the sport semifinal in Group C. “Everything about them er we want here at Manchester heart.” women and girls. never caught on. HYDERABAD | FRIDAY I AUGUST 9, 2019 sport 16 Serena makes winning return Williams beats Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in her first match since Wimbledon final

Williams, ranked 10th, wanted, which was go for the Rafael Nadal returns to Daniel Evans during second round of play at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament AP seeks her fourth WTA Canada shots that I had the opportuni- crown after 2001, 2011 and ty to. 2013 and improved her match "And, of course, there were record at the event to 31-4, a couple unforced errors, but I winning half the 10 break think that's part of the process. Nadal, Thiem advance at points she earned against "For me, I'm just happy that Mertens. it was my first match in a while "Now that I'm just injury- and I was able to get in the free, I'm just enjoying being groove of things quickly." The able to train, and I haven't been victory gives Osaka the inside rain-hit Montreal Masters able to do it since January, real- track on taking the top spot in ly," Williams said. Monday's new rankings. AFP n MONTREAL well. Now is the moment to low Canadian Felix Auger- "So I just think that the fact Pliskova could overtake compete,” Nadal said. Aliassime a 6-3, 3-6 win. that I can train and practice Barty, the French Open cham- afael Nadal and Dominic “Today I competed enough Raonic, a 2013 finalist and get in the gym is really pion who lost in Toronto on RThiem advanced into the well to be through. Tomorrow here, was unable to go on going to be helpful for me." Tuesday, and Osaka both after third round of the ATP is another challenge.” That test after winning the second set to Mertens broke for a 2-1 lead beating 37th-ranked American Montreal Masters, with Thiem will be against Argentina’s square the contest. but Williams answered in the Alison Riske 6-4, 6-7 (4/7), 6- achieving a personal best in Guido Pella, who beat Radu Auger-Aliassime got a sixth game to pull level at 3-3. 2. Canada. Albot 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2). walkover win against his com- "I know when I got down The 27-year-old Czech Top-seeded holder Nadal Nadal is seeking his third patriot last June on grass in one break I got real negative," must reach the semi-finals for suffered through a two-hour title of the season and now Stuttgart when Raonic suf- Williams said. any chance at taking world rain interruption before dis- stands 38-6 in 2019. He was fered a back injury. "I don't know what hap- number one, but if Osaka missing Britain’s Daniel Evans playing for the first time since The senior Canadian beat pened on the first time I got makes the last eight, Pliskova 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on Wednesday. losing a Wimbledon semi- the youngster in spring, 2018 down. (She) just played really must reach the final to have a Austrian second seed final to Roger Federer a month in Indian Wells in their only Serena Williams celebrates a point against Elise Mertens during the Rogers Cup women’s tournament AP well. She's obviously a really hope at being number one Thiem, who claimed a clay title ago. completed match. good player. I just needed to next week. at the weekend at home in Thiem was relieved to have Greek star Stefanos AFP n TORONTO up event. She won after taking the first just double down and get more Pliskova will next play Kitzbuehel before crossing the broken his duck in Canada by Tsitsipas, last year’s Canada "I feel like my movement is set 6-2 when Germany's focused." Estonia's 19th-ranked Anett Atlantic, won his first match in finally winning a match. runner-up, was dumped out 6- erena Williams looked great — been working on my Tatjana Maria retired with a left Next in the path of the for- Kontaveit, who made the third Canada after five losses, defeat- “It’s a great feeling. It’s not 4, 3-6, 6-3 by Poland’s Hubert solid in her first match fitness, so I felt like it really was abdominal injury. mer world number one will be round when Spain's Carla ing home hero Denis only the first match win here, Hurkacz, whom the world Ssince losing the able to shine through today," With Osaka's triumph, Russian qualifier Ekaterina Suarez Navarro retired with an Shapovalov 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. but also against a great player,” number five had defeated in Wimbledon final, defeating Williams said. Australian Alexandrova, who eliminated injury at 7-5, 3-1 down. With weather forecasts he said. three prior matches. 20th-ranked Elise Mertens of "I'm loving Ashleigh Barty China's Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-3. Romanian fourth seed Simona dicey for the next few days, the Thiem on Thursday faces Japan’s fifth seed Kei Belgium 6-3, 6-3 on going out there and was ensured of Osaka had not played a Halep outlasted American Spanish top seed got a taste of 2014 US Open champion Nishikori was unable to prof- Wednesday at the WTA I'm loving kind of being dethroned match since losing to Yulia Jennifer Brady 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 the conditions he might face as Marin Cilic, who defeated it from a match point, losing in Toronto tournament. running. So it's a next week as Putintseva in the first round at (7/5). the 18-time Grand Slam cham- Australian John Millman 6-3, 3 hours nine minutes to The 37-year-old American, good thing." world number Wimbledon. Ukraine teen Dayana pion defends his Canadian 6-4. Frenchman Richard Gasquet. one crown shy of a record-tying Also moving into the third one, although it could be Czech "I thought I played really Yastremska beat two-time title. Spain’s 10th seed Robert 24th Grand Slam singles title, round was Japan's Naomi Kristyna Pliskova instead of well despite the fact that we major winner and former num- “Today, the main thing RAONIC, TSITSIPAS OUT Bautista Agut advanced while advanced in 75 minutes at her Osaka, the reigning US and Osaka who swipes the top only played one set," Osaka ber one Victoria Azarenka 7-5, was win. I’ve been playing Injury-prone Milos Raonic number 12 John Isner was first US Open hardcourt tune- Australian Open champion. spot. said. "I was able to do what I 7-5. and practising more or less retired to hand 18-year-old fel- sent out in straight sets. Five debutants Amla retires from int’l cricket Hesson parts ways with KXIP IANS n CAPE TOWN brotherhood called #proteafire. I would like to thank my par- Former Australian all-rounder in India squad outh Africa’s star batsman ents for their prayers, love and Tom Moody is one of the big inter- SHashim Amla on Thursday support, it is their shadow over national names in a long list of appli- announced his retirement from me that enabled me to play for cations the BCCI has received for the all forms of international crick- years under the Protea sun,” chief coach’s job in the Indian crick- for world c’ship et. The 36-year-old will, howev- Amla said in an official state- et team. er, continue to feature in domes- ment. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time tic cricket along with the Mzansi “Also, My family, friends with the Kings XI franchise and wish Super League T20 franchise and agent, my teammates and to thank them for the season I had in tournament in South Africa. every member of the support charge. Whilst disappointed not to be “#BreakingNews @amla- staff throughout this incredible able to build on the work we did this hash today called time on one of journey. A heartfelt thank you year, I’m sure success isn’t too far away the great international careers of to every one of you,” he added. for them. I wish them all the best for the modern era when he Speaking on the develop- the future,” Hesson said in a message announced his retirement from ment, CSA Chief Executive which he also posted on Twitter. all formats of international Thabang Moroe said: “It is Hesson, who was at the helm of cricket. He will continue to be always sad to bid farewell to one Mike Hesson during Kings XI Punjab training Kings XI Punjab for only a season, available for domestic cricket as of the true legends of the game. session KXIP/Twitter though remained tight-lipped on the well as the Mzansi Super League. “But at the same time this reasons for his departure from #AmlaRetires,” Cricket South Hashim Amla plays a shot during his innings against Sri Lanka AP/File Picture is rather an occasion to celebrate PTI n NEW DELHI Kings XI Punjab and future job Africa tweeted. the richness that Hashim prospects. Amla played 349 matches runs at 46.41 with 28 centuries and 7,000 ODI runs. brought to the game around the ike Hesson on Thursday Hesson coached the Black Caps across the three formats for the and 41 fifties. In 181 ODIs, Amla world both on and off the field. Mannounced he has parted ways for six years, highlighted by their Proteas and scored more than His ODI career was equal- amassed 8,113 runs at 49.46 His humility has always been with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab, memorable run to the 2015 Cricket 18,000 runs, including 55 cen- ly successful as he was ranked with 27 hundreds and 39 half- his standout quality and I can- lending credence to the speculation World Cup final in Melbourne, a turies and 88 half-centuries. among the best batsmen in the centuries. not imagine a better role model that the New Zealander is also in con- semifinal finish at the 2016 World Amla remains the only format, holding the South “I learnt many lessons dur- to teach us all how to lead bet- tention to be India’s next chief coach. Twenty20 in India and a home Test South African cricketer to score African record of 27 ODI tons. ing this incredible ride, made ter lives. He has added great The local media in New Zealand series win over England in April a triple century in Test cricket. He was also the quickest to many friends and most impor- value, not only to the Proteas reported that Hesson has applied for 2018 which lifted them to third on In 124 Tests, Amla scored 9,282 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000 tantly shared in the love of a but also to the country at large.” the top job in both India and Pakistan. the world rankings. PTI n NEW DELHI Good show at Olympic test event eteran L Sarita Devi (60kg) will be gunning for her Sehrawat dazzles as Bulls register easy win Vfirst world championship medal in more than 10 years after she was named in India’s 10-strong women’s PTI n BENGALURU Telugu Titans responded boxing squad on Thursday, along with five debutants. will boost confidence: Mandeep strongly as Armaan scored the first Along with Sarita, India Open Gold-medallists PTI n BENGALURU sensational all-round display Super Raid of the night, but three Neeraj (57kg) and Jamuna Boro (54kg) also made the Afrom Pawan 'Hi-Flyer' straight successful raids by squad which will be headlined by six-time world cham- good show at the Olympic test event will help Sehrawat and an assured perfor- Bengaluru Bulls negated the effect pion M C Mary Kom (51kg), who was picked on Aboost the team’s confidence ahead of the mance from the defence helped of that effort and teams headed Wednesday without a trial on the basis of her perfor- Tokyo 2020 qualifiers, India vice captain Bengaluru Bulls beat Telugu into the half-time break with mance in the past few months. Mandeep Singh said on Thursday. Titans 47-26 at the Patliputra Bengaluru Bulls leading 21-14. Manju Rani (48kg), Jamuna Boro (54kg), Neeraj The Indian men’s hockey team is scheduled Indoor Stadium in Patna on Telugu Titans' defence start- (57kg), Manju Bomboriya (64kg), and Nandini (81kg) to play three matches at the Olympic test event Thursday and complete a hat-trick ed the second half by pinning will be competing in the mega-event for the first time. in Tokyo, starting August 17 against world No of wins. With this victory, down Rohit Kumar, but what fol- Mary Kom’s selection without a trial was on 12 Malaysia, world No 8 New Zealand and world Bengaluru Bulls climbed to third lowed was a run of four successive Wednesday criticised by former junior world Nikhat No 16 Japan, with the top two sides competing place in the VIVO Pro Kabaddi points for Bengaluru Bulls that left Zareen, who alleged that she was stopped from fight- in the final. Season 7 standings, just a point Telugu Titans with just a solitary ing a scheduled trial bout on Tuesday. “The test event will give us youngsters good behind league-leaders Dabang man on the mat. Bengaluru Bulls' World Championships Bronze medallist Lovlina exposure of how the conditions are in Tokyo, and Delhi. defence made no mistake in tack- Borgohain (69kg) was also picked without undergo- playing there will also motivate us even further The star raiders on both ling the raider and inflicting a sec- ing trials, which concluded on Thursday. The big event to secure a position at next year’s quadrennial teams were off to a fine start, with ond All-Out on Telugu Titans. is scheduled in Russia from October 3 to 13. event,” Mandeep said. Rohit Kumar and Sehrawat com- Telugu Titans then reduced Eight-time Asian medallist Sarita Devi, a world The Indian team, currently ranked world No Mandeep Singh celebrates after scoring Hockey India/Twitter bining to score their team's first their opponents to just three on champion in 2006, confirmed her place after defeat- 5 in the FIH Rankings, will be the top-ranked three points, while Siddharth the mat through a few quick ing last year’s world Bronze-medallist Simranjit Kaur. team taking part in the competition. Harmanpreet Singh has been handed the captain- 'Baahubali' Desai answered with a raids. But a Super Tackle by Simranjit had won a Gold in the Indonesia President’s “We are going to play Malaysia, Japan and cy of the team. couple of his own for Telugu Mahender Singh followed by a Cup last month. New Zealand and these teams have great quali- The 24-year-old Mandeep, who is one the Titans. Desai's two-point raid in two-point raid from Sehrawat Fresh from claiming the Gold at the Umakhanov ty in all departments. On the other hand, our most experienced players in the team, will play the third minute of the match left put Bengaluru Bulls up by 14. Memorial International last week, Haryana pugilist team has a lot of younger players with two debu- deputy to Harmanpreet. Bengaluru Bulls with just two men just three men on the mat, but Telugu Titans managed to Neeraj continued her winning streak by edging Asian tants as well, along with players who will be look- “It is definitely a new challenge for me per- on the mat, but a brilliant Super they Super-Tackled Rohit Kumar reduce Bengaluru Bulls down to Championships Bronze-medallist Manisha Moun to ing to prove a point as we progress towards next sonally to be given more responsibility in the Tackle from Sehrawat followed by to cut their deficit down to two. A just three men yet again, but a spell secure the 57kg berth. year’s Olympic Games,” Mandeep said. form of the vice-captaincy of the Indian team. I a successful raid helped his team couple of two-point raids in suc- of four Super Tackles in four min- In the 75kg category, Asian Championships Gold- With several senior players like P R Sreejesh, take pride in playing for the nation, and to be able regain momentum. cession by Sehrawat and Rohit utes by Bulls' defence not only kept medallist Pooja Rani was beaten by Saweety Boora, a Manpreet Singh, Birendra Lakra, Akashdeep to get more responsibility, I feel it motivates me Sehrawat added a couple of helped Bengaluru Bulls inflict the All-Out at bay but also Gold-medallist from the same tournament a year Singh and Ramandeep Singh being rested for the even further to bring more success to the coun- more points to his tally, which the game's first All-Out and give increased their team's lead to 20 before. tournament, defender and drag-flicker try in the upcoming tournament.” reduced Telugu Titans down to themselves a nine-point cushion. with under three minutes left.