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Trump speaks loud & clear: New strategy, old Boulevard: A Chicago gears up for largest Do more or face game: on Trump and Journey Through Hindi South Asian Film Festival in 8 consequences, Pak warned 9 Afghanistan 16 Cinema 22 Midwest Celebrates 70 Years of Independence at the United Nations BULLET TRAIN TO BOOST Mrs. Padma INDIA-JAPAN BILATERAL TIES Akbaruddin welcoming Ambassador Modi, Abe jointly Lay foundation stone for Rs 1.08 lakh-cr Amina Mohammed , Deputy Secretary General of the Ahmedabad- high-speed train; 15 agreements signed United Nations. Ambassador GANDHINAGAR (TIP): Akbaruddin, in the It may have been a dream center, looks on. come true for PM Narendra Photos / Modi when, on September 14, Mohammed he and his Japanese Jaffer-SnapsIndia counterpart, Shinzo Abe jointly laid the foundation UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Ambassador Amina stone of India's first much- Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the UN was present hyped Rs 1.08 lakh crore along with PRs/Ambassadors of several countries at the bullet train corridor between celebration of 70 years of India's independence, hosted by the Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Permanent Mission of India. The two Prime Ministers It was Indian ambience all over at the Delegates Dining also oversaw the signing of Room at the United Nations building on September 8, 2017. In 15 memoranda of fact, the invitation itself with the picture of a man playing understanding, including on dhol (Indian drum) left one in no doubt that the event will offer disaster risk management, Japanese PM Abe said he hoped that during his next visit to Gujarat, he would "come to music and, of course, food. And, so it was. skills development, Ahmedabad in the bullet train from Mumbai with Modi beside him, enjoying the beautiful cond on Page 3 contd on page 32 scenery of India". Fairly close to DACA deal but citizenship and Dr. VK Raju Honored University of North Texas Establishes CONEY Professorship in Jain Studies ISLAND, NEW DALLAS (TIP): The University of amnesty are not part of the deal, says Trump YORK(TIP): North Texas has named George WASHINGTON (TIP): US Internationally Alfred James, a distinguished President Donald Trump said on renowned faculty member in the department of Thursday, September 14, that he ophthalmologist philosophy and religion, as its first was looking to allow people to stay Dr. VK Raju was, Bhagwan Adinath Professor of Jain here, but not ready for citizenship on September 14, contd on page 32 Clinical Professor, department or amnesty, an announcement that honored by The of Ophthalmology at West The University of North Texas has may benefit 8,00,000 young Asha Niketan Virginia University and Founder-President of The Eye named George Alfred James, a immigrants, including those from Community at a Foundation of America, Dr. VK distinguished faculty member in the India. Trump's statement came a special event to Raju was honored, on department of philosophy and September 14 by The Asha day after top Democratic honor the Niketan Committee in New religion, as its first Bhagwan Adinath contd on Page 32 contd on p-32 York for his humanitarian work Professor of Jain Studies

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I.S. Saluja NEW YORK (TIP): My friend Paul Chhabra who runs two restaurants known as Rajput Restaurant and pretty popular ones in Norfolk, Virginia, called a couple of days ago to say that he was flying with a scientist friend and his wife who is a culture tsar in her own way,in the latter's private plane to New Jersey to attend Varli Food Festival on September 10. And he wished that I visit the culinary expo which will also be an opportunity to see each other. I have known Varli to be a great connoisseur of food and a pioneer in the field of culinary events. A couple of years ago, Mr. Garry Sikka had hosted Varli Food Festival at Mint Restaurant in Garden City, Long Island and I was one of the invitees. And I must say, I was impressed and pleased with myself that I had attended a great food festival. What I know is Varli launched the Food Festival named after her in 2011 The Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor addressed the visitors. He food festival opened to much acclaim and soon became a is seen here with Varli Visitors listening to the Master Chef popular event, with restaurants and caterers lining up for the in the company of the genius that Sanjeev is. Indian cuisine, the main one, was simply delectable. And, on festival and connoisseurs of food rushing to the event. I was told that 40 restaurants, chefs and celebrities from top, there was a huge number of visitors crowding each of the The Varli Food Festival at the beautiful outdoor location of across the globe participated in the food festival. And the scores of food joints. Martinsville Gardens in New Jersey was hosted by celebrity chef and entrepreneur Sanjeev Kapoor. It was a pleasure to meet him after a long time and exchange pleasantries with him although he was constantly mobbed for photographs. Even I had a photograph with him about which my daughter Jaskiran commented that I appeared to be blushing. Well, who wouldn't

Paul Chhabra form Norfolk, Virginia who owns two restaurants there by the name Rajput flew in with two of his friends. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Shahid Siddiqui (Aeronautic Varli, her husband Rickey Singh and their daughter are seen in Engineer, formerly with NASA), Juliana, TV Asia Chairman HR the middle of the crowds at the Varli Food Festival on Shah, Paul Chhabra, The Indian Panorama Chief Editor Prof. Visitors throng the food stalls September 10 Indrajit S Saluja Photos/ Courtesy Gunjesh Desai Sri Chinmoy singers perform at "Culture of Peace" at the United Nations

Ashok Parulekar Srinivas Prasad said, "As one of the oldest civilizations, UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The singers from Sri India has been the home to a continuous stream of great Chinmoy: Peace Meditation at theUnited Nations were spiritual teachers, thinkers throughout the centuries who invited to perform at the United Nations high level forum on have spread the message of a culture of peace". the Culture of Peace held in the General Assembly hall. Sri Chinmoy was one such spiritual teacher. He tirelessly They presented meditative peace songs composed by Sri worked for world peace through his meditations, books, Chinmoy (1931-2007). The event was organized by the music, art, poetry, sports and meetings with world leaders President of UN General Assembly and Bangladesh such as Nelson Mandela and President Gorbachev. In 1970 at ambassador. the invitation of then UN secretary General U Thant,he The United Nations General Assembly President Peter startedSri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Thomson said, "Onbehalf of you all, I'd like to thank Sri Nations, as this meditation group is now called. He was Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at theUnited Nation for that very optimistic about the world peace. He said," A day will beautiful performance and the culture of Peace for which come when our world will be flooded with peace. About UN they have stood for so long". he said, "The UN is now a small plant, so we underestimate In response to the issue raised by Pakistan's permanent An international group singing peace songs composed by Sri its potential, eventually it will become a big tree and protect Chinmoy(1931-2007) at the United Nations General Assembly representative Maleeha Lodhi, the senior Indian diplomat the world". hall in New York for the Culture of Peace event on September 9. SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION Partners with EVENTGURU INC for Diwali at Times Square

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): EVENTGURU INC, organizers of Diwali at Times Square announced September 12 their tie up with SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION (SEF), an organization committed to eradicating curable blindness in India for this year's Diwali at Times Square. SEF aims to reach out to the underprivilegedcommunities in India and provides them with quality eye care free of cost by building operationally self-sufficient super specialty eye care hospitals across the country. Ms. Neeta Bhasin, the founder of EVENTGURU INC. said, "Diwali is the harbinger of hope and allthings good, which is why charitable works are encouraged during this time of the year. To fulfill themost important tenets of Diwali, we are pledging to To quote the Founderand CEO of Sankara Eye Foundation, Mr. https://www.giftofvision.org/ support Sankara Eye Foundation and I urge everyone to donate Murali Krishnamurthy "SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION isvery ABOUT EVENT GURU: Event Guru World Wide is a premier and spread the light of sight." happy to partner with EVENTGURU INC for "Diwali at Times full-service event company specializing in festivals, concerts, This year's Diwali at Times Square's objective is to stand up Square. This partnership will helpSEF bring light into the lives of tradeshows, gala dinners, and press conferences. We with Sankara Eye Foundation's work,raising awareness on visual many more visually handicapped people. On the occasion of this conceptualize and implement events of all sizes and statures. We impairment that affects almost 55 million people and to facilitate grand"Festival of Lights" let us light many, many lamps and have built a team of passionate individuals who are sure to create fundraisingopportunities. SEF has, to this date performed over spread love - Jyot se jyot jalate chalo, Prem kiGanga bahate impactful and memorable experiences for its clients. 1.6 million free eye surgeries for the needy ThisDiwali, Diwali at chalo." For more information contact: Alvaro Olmedo, Diwali at Times Times Square urges everyone to donate and gift the light of sight. For more information please visit Square (212-216-9306) / [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 NEW YORK 3 India Celebrates 70 Years of Independence at the United Nations

CONTD FROM PAGE 1 Over 600 hundred guests who descended at the beautiful venue, with East River flowing by and the colorful lights of Manhattan and Long Island lending romance and charm, were treated to Indian traditional and modern music and a delectable cuisine from various parts of the vast country that India is. It will be no exaggeration to claim here that India offers the most variegated food in the world. And, all of it is delicious. A scintillating musical evening awaited guests who were treated to lovely Indian classical and modern music and enchanting dances, presented by Guests enjoying the musical extravaganza Surati Performing Arts headed by an accomplished dancer Traditional welcome. Tilak being applied on a Rimli Roy who has earned for guest's forehead herself the reputation of being a great promoter of Indian dance forms. The Indian hospitality was evidenced by the fact that the host, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin with his lovely wife Padma Akbaruddin, personally welcomed every guest. The deputy PR and his wife also joined them in welcoming guests who all were greeted at the entrance with a tilak on the forehead, an Indian way to show respect and express warmth. Guests were treated to a scintillating evening of music and dances Vegetarian Vision Takes a Leap Forward with International Health and Wellness Expo

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Vegetarian Vision presented speakers displayed unique healing techniques through crystal its first International Health and Wellness Exposition on bowl sounds, infrared light saunas, hydrogen water, and September 9th and 10th at Penn Pavilion in New Yok City. ayurvedic remedies. Famous vegan chefs, including, Mark Drawing crowds of thousands from New York and visitors Reinfeld, lit up the Expo with live cooking demonstrations world wide, the two-day event celebrated plant based lifestyle, featuring their celebrated recipes. The food hall also and health and wellness awareness. Renowned speakers showcased a variety of oriental teas, live juice and smoothie included dozens of internationally recognized physicians, samples, and vegan meals by Chickpea. scientists, authors, and wellness experts, who spoke about the Saturday culminated in a dazzling night, with Bollywood many health and environment benefits of a plant superstar Mahima Choudhary, who starred as chair and judge based/vegetarian diet. Exhibitors and booth demonstrators of theMr. and Miss Vegetarian Beauty Pageant. The event filled a 40,000 square foot arena at Penn Pavilion's expo hall, brimmed with a colorful spectacle of fashions, and was entertaining guests with live food demonstrations, on site yoga attended by an audience of hundreds. exercises, holistic therapies and new age massage techniques, The pageant was followed by a special gala event, hosted and the very latest in health and wellness products. with honorable congressman Tom Suozzi and Vegetarian Vegetarian Vision founder H.K. Shah, and his wife Malti Vision Founder H. K. Shah. The night featured a keynote Shah, expressed their joy at a ribbon cutting ceremony, which speech by Vegetarian Vision president, Chandra Mehta. Mrs. marked the inception of the event and the organization's 25th Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: (L to R) Front Row: Dr. Sudhir Parekh, Mehta, expressed her delight with the exposition, and wished jubilee anniversary. Kenny Desai, H R Shah, Mahima Chaudhry (Bollywood star, special for a joyful and memorable experience for all guests. She guest), H K Shah (Founder), Chandra Mehta (President), Flora President, Chandra Mehta, then opened the exposition with spoke of her hopes for continued education on the health and Parekh (Vice President) an auspicious lamp lighting ceremony, alongside featured lifestyle benefits of plant based diets, and increased vegetarian guest and Bollywood actress, Mahima Choudhary. Attendants Back Row: Andrew Wicker (New Jersey Assemblyman), David and vegan options for students at schools, and universities, also included, Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir Parekh, H. R. Shah, Patri Green (Vegan Association President), Suhag Mehta (Fashion Show and guests at hotels by working with communities and Chair), K K Mehta (Convention Chair), Malti Shah (Co-Founder) Ji, meditation guru, Vandana Sharma, Regional businesses. She suggested separate cutting utensils when Director, David Green, president of Vegan Association, and Mark Becker, yoga specialist, who opened the first Non-Hindu preparing vegetarian meals, and different oils to fry Mr. K. K. Mehta, convention chair, Nitin Vyas convention yoga center in NYC, Serenity, over 40 years ago, focused on vegetarian foods as a universally accepted standard at all coordinator, and all Vegetarian Vision executive committee "ahimsa," nonviolence, as a spiritual cornerstone of restaurants. The gala event continued with live music and members. vegetarianism. Pavilion hosts, booth exhibitors, and other dance and performances. contd on Page 6 The exposition was a first for the Vegetarian Vision organization, bringingplant based lifestyle and wellness, to a global stage.Null, host of award winning radio shows, and author of numerous NY Times best sellers, delivered a keynote lecture on reversing heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and mental decline through vegetarian and veganism. Harvard trained cardiologist, Dr. Robert Ostfeld spoke further on the many benefits of plant based dietDr. Brian Clement of Hippocrates Health Institute lectured on advanced healthcare, preventing and reversing disease, premature again, and renewing happiness. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Live, The End of Diabetes and The End of Heart Disease, further demonstrated the healthiest ways to eat, and scientific principles of superior nutrition. Speakers: Dr. Joel Fuhrman (left) and Dr. Brian Clement THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIAN ABORAD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 Indian American Scientist Ananda Theertha Suresh honored with Paul Baran Young Scholar Award

NEW JERSEY (TIP): The Marconi Society, dedicated to his passion to make communications As the first in his family to attend furthering scientific achievements in communications and the available to everyone. Access and college, Suresh's goal is to deeply Internet, will honor Google Research Scientist and UC San opportunities for those in developing understand the fundamental limits of what Diego PhD Ananda Theertha Suresh with the 2017 Paul Baran countries are gated by low-bandwidth is possible in data science so that he can Young Scholar Award. The 28-year-old researcher will receive Internet services, as well as by low-end develop a set of tools that will make an the award at an awards ceremony in Summit, NJ on October 3, devices that have limited storage and impact on people who have access to only 2017. intelligence. In most machine learning limited resources. Suresh's research focuses on understanding the most efficient algorithms used to support capabilities "Suresh's work requires very diverse ways to use information, data and communication. As a PhD such as autocomplete suggestions when a techniques ranging from high- student at UC San Diego, Suresh showed why Good-Turing user is searching, the phone sends all the dimensional statistics and frequency estimation works well and developed improvements information about the search to the server approximation theory to information to the technique, creating an estimator that works across fields and the server sends all the information theory, which clearly demonstrates the ranging from genetics to language modeling. At Google back to the phone. Suresh's algorithms depth of his understanding," remarked Research, his work helps provide sophisticated reduce the amount of data that needs to be Yihong Wu, 2011 Marconi Society Young communications capabilities and applications to people with sent to the network on the uplink - the Scholar, Assistant Professor of Statistics low bandwidth Internet connections and low-end devices. bottleneck in the entire process - thereby and Data Science at Yale University and Suresh's innovations in distribution estimation, co-authored reducing data sent and data costs by orders collaborator at the Simons Institute for with Alon Orlitsky and described in "Competitive Distribution of magnitude. the Theory of Computing. Estimation: Why is Good-Turing Good," won a best paper award According to Dr. Michael D. Riley, "Furthermore, it attests to his vision, at the 2015 Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) Principal Research Scientist and Manager intuition and good judgment as a As a Research Scientist at Google conference. In addition, the prestigious 2017 Annual ACM at Google Research, "Ananda's research Research, Suresh follows his passion to theoretical data scientist. I am Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC) chose Suresh's has already led to algorithms that give make communications available to thoroughly impressed by his creative and work for presentation at their first-ever "best of theory" session. better compression for a given everyone systematic way of thinking and great "Ananda applied his philosophy to several important tasks in decompression time budget than we have tenacity when tackling tough research." probability estimation, compression, classification, closeness previously used and this work is now used by millions of people Young Scholar candidates are nominated by their academic testing, and outlier detection," said Alon Orlitsky, Professor of within speech and keyboard input applications in Google advisors. Winners are selected by an international panel Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC San Diego Jacobs products." comprised of engineers from leading universities and School of Engineering and Suresh's PhD advisor and nominator "I am a great admirer of some of the previous Marconi companies, and receive a $4000 prize plus expenses to attend the for the award. "In all these problems he derived crisp, insightful, Society Young Scholar winners and I am humbled and honored annual awards event. Three other Young Scholars were also and surprising results that often required broad vision, keen to be in their company," said Suresh. "I look forward to selected this year.Suresh will receive his award at the same intuition, and mastery of diverse technical skills, a highly interacting with the other Young Scholars and Fellows. I know event where former Bell Labs chief Arun Netravali, regarded as unusual combination for such a nascent researcher." that talking with them and learning from them will inspire me the "father of digital video," will be honored with the $100,000 As a Research Scientist at Google Research, Suresh follows to tackle the most challenging problems in the world." Marconi Prize. Indian Americans Plead Guilty in Multimillion Dollar India-Based Call Center Scam

HOUSTON (TIP): Four more defendants, including three conspirators then used the reloadable cards containing Indian origin men pleaded guilty, Sept 7 to conspiracy and funds derived from victims by scam callers to purchase passport fraud charges during the past month for their roles money orders and deposit them into various bank accounts in liquidating and laundering victim payments generated as directed, in return for cash payments or commissions. through a massive telephone impersonation fraud and Based on admissions in Kumar's plea, beginning in or money laundering scheme perpetrated by a network of around September 2014, Kumar also operated as a runner, India-based call centers. laundering scam proceeds from reloadable cards and Nisarg Patel, 26, most recently residing in Flemington, purchasing money orders using those funds in and around N.J., Dilipkumar Ramanlal Patel, 30, of Ocala, Fla., and south-central Arizona at the direction of both domestic and Rajesh Kumar, 39, of Mesa, Ariz., each pleaded guilty to one India-based co-defendants. Kumar also admitted to using count of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering fraudulent identification documents, including drivers' offenses. The pleas were entered before U.S. District Judge licenses, to receive wire transfers of money directly from David Hittner of the Southern District of Texas. All three victims of the fraud scheme. men have been in federal custody since their arrests in According to Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel's guilty plea, October 2016 and will remain detained until their pending beginning in or around September 2014 through in or around sentencing dates. June 2015, Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel served as a In a related case, Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel, 38, most In connection with his guilty plea, Nisarg Patel admitted runner liquidating victim scam funds per the instructions of recently of Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of that beginning in or around June 2013 and continuing conspirators operating in the Chicago, Illinois, area and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The plea was through December 2015, he acted as a domestic runner in the elsewhere throughout the country. Dipakkumar entered before U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor L. Ross of criminal scheme, liquidating victim funds for conspirators Sankalchand Patel communicated via WhatsApp messaging the Northern District of Georgia. Dipakkumar Sankalchand from India-based call centers and organizational co- with U.S. and India-based associates about liquidating victim Patel has been in federal custody since his arrest in May 2017 defendant HGLOBAL. Patel communicated about the funds that had been consolidated on reloadable cards. and will remain detained until his pending sentencing date. fraudulent scheme with various India-based co-defendants Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel then purchased money According to admissions made in connection with their via telephone, email and WhatsApp text messaging. For a orders and deposited them into various bank accounts as pleas, Nisarg Patel, Dilipkumar Ramanlal Patel, Kumar, percentage of commission on the transactions he conducted, directed. Additionally, Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel and their co-conspirators Patel laundered funds from victims using reloadable cards admitted to entering the U.S. on or about March 26, 2012 perpetrated a complex scheme in which individuals from call and deposited those proceeds into various bank accounts or through Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport centers located in Ahmedabad, India, impersonated officials shipped them via package carriers to others in furtherance on a fraudulent Portuguese passport that was issued to him from the IRS and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the scheme and at the direction of a codefendant. Patel under an alias. To date, Nisarg Patel, Dilipkumar Ramanlal (USCIS), and engaged in other telephone call scams, in a ruse also admitted to receiving direct payments to his personal Patel, Kumar, 53 other individuals and five India-based call designed to defraud victims located throughout the U.S. bank accounts from victims defrauded through the scheme. centers have been charged for their roles in the fraud and Using information obtained from data brokers and other In connection with his guilty plea, Dilipkumar Ramanlal money laundering scheme in an indictment returned by a sources, call center operators targeted U.S. victims who were Patel admitted that beginning in or around August 2013 and federal grand jury in the Southern District of Texas on Oct. threatened with arrest, imprisonment, fines or deportation continuing through February 2014, he served as a runner, 19, 2016. Dipakkumar Sankalchand Patel was charged via a if they did not pay alleged monies owed to the government. liquidating victim scam funds per the instructions of separate indictment in the Northern District of Georgia on Victims who agreed to pay the scammers were instructed conspirators from India-based call centers. Dilipkumar May 3. Including the pleas announced today, a total of 17 how to provide payment, including by purchasing stored Ramanlal Patel communicated via phone and email in defendants have pleaded guilty thus far in relation to this value cards or wiring money. Upon payment, the call centers furtherance of the criminal scheme with his India-based investigation on various dates between April and July 2017. would immediately turn to a network of "runners" based in associates, including by sending lists of reloadable card (Source: USDJ- Southern District of Texas) the U.S. to liquidate and launder the fraudulently obtained numbers to be activated and loaded with victim funds by funds. conspirators in India. 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CONTD FROM PAGE 3 Inc, MC'd by Flora Parekh, and was graced once again by the On Sunday, more guests from around the New York events favorite Bollywood star, life-long vegetarian Mahima metropolitan area arrived at the Health and Wellness Choudhary. Exposition, attending the featured lectures, and visiting the Vegetarian Vision's International Health and Wellness pavilion hall's booths and exhibitions. Exposition proved to be a success of mega proportion. The Expo culminated in a grand finale Sunday night. The Attended by thousands, and hosted by a star-studded list of finale centered around a live fashion show, beautifully pioneers and wellness experts, the Expo made for a special, organized by Suhag Mehta, president of Shreenath Enterprise and memorable experience. Fashion Show Participants

Committee Appreciation: (L to R) Animesh Goenka, Suhag Mehta, Flora Parekh, Chandra Mehta, Mahima Chaudhry, H K Mr. and Ms. Vegetarian Pageant Winners: (L to R) Ms. Shah, K K Mehta, Malti Shah, Mrs. Becker, Vinod Shah, Mark Vegetarian, Mr. Vegetarian, Chandra Mehta, H K Shah, Mahima Becker Chaudhry Vegetarian Vision Committee Members THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 7 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

GUEST COMMENT AS I SEE IT Trump speaks loud & clear: Do more At bullet speed: or face consequences, Pak warned Pakistan gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence and terror.' He Indo-Japan ties, added: 'We have been paying Pakistan millions of dollars at the same time “ that they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting.' He pledged his support to strengthen the Afghan government, while praising India's role in By G Parthasarathy beyond the optics Afghanistan and across the Indo-Pacific Region. He made it clear that he would he Indian-Japanese partnership has been in the making fter waiting anxiously for six do what it takes to act against 'Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist for a decade since Shinzo Abe described it as a months to learn how the Trump organizations', like the Taliban. The Secretaries of State and Defense, and the Tconfluence of two seas while addressing the Indian AAdministration will deal with Parliament. This confluence became a symbolic convergence Afghanistan, Pakistan was rudely shaken US Commander in Afghanistan have echoed the President's comments", the with the laying of the foundation stone of the bullet train when President Trump virtually read out author says, quoting US President Donald Trump. project in Ahmedabad. Partisans are out in strength, debating the 'Riot Act' to the generals in Rawalpindi the merits and demerits of the project, though it is a bit rich and politicians in Islamabad. Never given for the Congress to protest since the very same Mumbai- to sophistry, Trump made it clear that the Ahmedabad bullet train project had figured in two UPA Af-Pak region is the epicenter of global railway budgets, presented by Pawan Bansal and Mallikarjun terrorism, stating: 'Pakistan gives safe Kharge, respectively. Sceptics, though, have a point when they haven to agents of chaos, violence and question the hoopla surrounding a single, stand-alone section, terror.' He added: 'We have been paying keeping in mind that the most difficult part - land acquisition - Pakistan millions of dollars at the same is yet to begin. And not for nothing is Abe called Japan's top time that they are housing the very salesman - he has sold the bullet train idea to India even terrorists that we are fighting.' He pledged though cost considerations had edged the Japanese out in his support to strengthen the Afghan Indonesia and Thailand where China has been the gainer. government, while praising India's role in Arguably, the Indo-Japanese partnership story is not just Afghanistan and across the Indo-Pacific about the bullet train. Japan needs a large market like India to Region. He made it clear that he would do offset the tepid outcome of Abenomics that was supposed to what it takes to act against 'Pakistan's safe pull it out of chronic low growth. New , in return, hopes havens for terrorist organizations', like the to get its hands on sophisticated technology in cutting-edge Taliban. The Secretaries of State and areas. However, Japan is yet to make up its mind about Defense, and the US Commander in technology transfer. On the other hand, Japan's unequivocal Afghanistan have echoed the President's show of solidarity with India in its Doklam standoff with comments. President Donald Trump holds a meeting with members of his cabinet including China should suggest that doubts and hesitations in Tokyo are Shocked by Trump's condemnation, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis dissolving. Pakistan responded by calling a meeting of Partnerships that benefit both sides are a staple of its military dominated National Security File picture international relationships. But PM Modi and his predecessor, Council (NSC), chaired by stand-in PM, political process within Afghanistan, in balance of payments position in Pakistan Manmohan Singh, imbued greater dynamism in ties with Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. The NSC avoided consultation with the Afghan government. is far from comfortable and the much- Japan by extending it to other countries. The two countries responding directly to Trump's remarks. It Rejecting US proposals for early dialogue, touted Chinese assistance for the CPEC is plan to venture in tandem in Africa, while the project to called instead for 'eliminating safe havens Pakistan has indicated that it will enter largely made up of tied loans, with a connect India with East Asian countries is in full swing. There inside Afghanistan', with focus on 'border into such a dialogue only after serious negligible grant element. This credit is need for caution. The Indian taxpayer cannot be allowed to management, return of Afghan refugees consultations with China, Russia and squeeze on Pakistan could also be become the guinea pig for expensive Japanese imports. Indeed, in Pakistan and reinvigorating the peace Turkey. It has also indirectly held out the extended to loans from Asian Development in the New India of PM Modi, the private sector should have process, for a political settlement in threat that it could close US supply routes Bank. The Trump Administration wields shouldered the risks and joy of running bullet trains. That Afghanistan'. Rather than responding to to Afghanistan if it finds US actions substantial clout with the Gulf would have produced some transformation. the view across the world that Pakistan unpalatable. It remains to be seen how the Cooperation Council (GCC). Leading should end support to terrorism, as US reacts to this. The American public and members of the GCC like Saudi Arabia (Tribune, India) demanded by Trump, Pakistan is now a political opinion, especially in the US and the UAE could be very effective in nation in denial, changing the narrative Congress, are becoming increasingly 'persuading' Pakistan see reason! THE INDIAN PANORAMA from ending terrorism to its 'sacrifices' in impatient and angry at Pakistan's India can best contribute to the the 'war on terror'. The emphasis is not on duplicitous role. squeeze on Pakistan by proceeding on its PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: NEW YORK : Chitagam terrorism, but on getting a dialogue The Trump Administration is said to present course of replacing SAARC with Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja FRESNO: Tarlochan Singh between the Taliban and the Afghan have consulted Washington's former BIMSTEC as the primary organization VICE PRESIDENT: Chitagam Saluja DALLAS: Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit government, in which the Taliban will talk Ambassador to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, for regional cooperation in South Asia, CHIEF EDITOR: Prof Indrajit S. Dhillon from a position of military strength. In who hails from Afghanistan, on shaping while stepping up trilateral cooperation Saluja OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS Pakistan's perceptions, Afghanistan its Af-Pak policies. He envisages Pakistan- with Iran and Afghanistan on issues of ASSISTANT EDITOR: Bidisha Roy DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: should be its 'client state', ruled by backed attacks by the Taliban and Haqqani trade, transit and aid to Afghanistan, GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Ashishpal Singh universally reviled terrorists it backs. Network on American supply lines and despite Tehran's recent 'contacts' with : Manjit Sidhu Om Parkash Malik Not surprisingly, Pakistan has received advocates precision drone strikes on the the Taliban. The obvious collusion LUDHIANA: A.S. Arora, R.P.Sharma DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION: backing for its stand from its 'all-weather Taliban within Pakistan, like the attack between the Supreme Court and the military in Pakistan to oust Nawaz Gauri Beri The Indian Panorama friend' China. Beijing has asked the US to that killed the former Taliban chief CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: P.O. Box No. 190067, South show 'understanding' of Pakistan's views Mullah Akhtar Mansour in Balochistan. Sharif makes it clear that the Pakistan and concerns. Not to be left behind, He also recommends US air strikes on army is going to fully call the shots on Baldev Singh / BJ Videos Richmond Hill, NY 11419, Tel: 646- President Putin's loquacious special envoy terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and cross-border terrorism in J&K and Gunjesh Desai / Masala Junction 247-9458 to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov,has spoken initiating action to put Pakistan on the list elsewhere in India. There should be no Jay Mandal, Email: [email protected] like the special envoy of the Taliban. US' of states sponsoring terrorism. Most illusions on this score, while Mohammad Jaffer/ SnapsIndia DALLAS EDITION NATO allies have pledged to support and importantly, he urges: 'Washington should determining policies on our relations Mohammad Shahzad, Zia Khan P.O. BOX 121695, supplement the US decision to expand its also suspend all American aid to Pakistan with Pakistan. It is important that we Nisha Rani ARLINGTON, TX 76012 military presence in Afghanistan. While and use its influence with the World Bank now finalize an imaginative five-year Vaaho Photographers Lovllien Kaurr, VP & Bureau Chief the US would support a dialogue between and the International Monetary Fund to plan for economic assistance to Vijay Shah -Photo Journalist. E-mail [email protected] the Afghan government and Taliban, do the same.' Moreover,he believes that the Afghanistan and coordinate policies DISTRIBUTOR : Phone: 646-247-9458 Trump has made it clear that while his ISI and other Pakistani officials, with links with Kabul to deal with Pakistan- CORRESPONDENTS : www.theindianpanorama.com aims include 'preventing the Taliban from to terrorist groups, should face travel bans sponsored terrorism internationally SACRAMENTO: Parminder S. Aujla Published by Prof. Indrajit Saluja taking over Afghanistan', he would only and other US sanctions. more effectively. We should also ask accept 'elements of the Taliban' in any India would do well to encourage ourselves whether any Indian interest is political settlement in Afghanistan. The congressional and political opinion in the served by denying more military DISCLAIMER US and its allies will, therefore, not accept US to work in the direction Khalilzad has equipment from our stocks of Soviet-era The Indian Panorama assumes no responsibility for the claims a government dominated by the Taliban, proposed. The Pakistani bluff about equipment to Afghanistan, especially made in advertisements. We only sell space. Views published in the newspaper are those of the authors and do not as China and Russia would evidently closing US supply routes has to be met by when two of the four attack helicopters necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper. All rights are acquiesce in. the US and its allies resolutely and supplied by us to Afghanistan are not reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission It is crucial for India to see that it is frontally. The financial sanctions will be operational for want of spare parts. in writing from The Indian Panorama is prohibited. involved in and influences the emerging particularly effective at a time when the (The author is a career diplomat) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 PERSPECTIVE 9 New strategy, old game: on Trump and Afghanistan “The Trump administration has presented its plan for Afghanistan as a regional approach - it's anything but that", says the author.

with IT, we have so many needs. There is an By Varghese K. George This is a continuation of the Obama administration's impression in India that Indians are targeted in Afghanistan; Indians will need as much he core goal of the U.S. must be to policy. In 2015 and 2016, it had held back part of security as any other, but they can do their disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda business. India needs to create a positive view Tand its safe havens in Pakistan, and to “ reimbursements to Pakistan from the Coalition Support in the country about Afghanistan so that the prevent their return to Pakistan or private sector understands the economic Afghanistan… And after years of mixed Funds. Though Mr. Trump spoke tough on Pakistan, it is opportunity in Afghanistan." Mr. White results, we will not, and cannot, provide a believes India has been self-restrained - "for blank check (to Pakistan)… As President, my still unclear what could be the tough measures. Mr. good reasons" - in its role in Afghanistan, greatest responsibility is to protect the though from 2012 onwards the Obama American people. We are not in Afghanistan to White thinks overdoing this could be administration was open to New Delhi playing control that country or to dictate its future," any role that it could agree with the Afghan said the President of the United States, counterproductive: "Increased pressure is likely to push government. "There is value in signaling that announcing a "regional strategy" for Pakistan into a corner, unlikely to deliver results in the U.S. sees India as a critical partner for Afghanistan after the worst year of the Afghanistan. But there is also a risk, because conflict. The President was Barack Obama and terms of cooperation on critical security issues. The feeding Pakistan's anxiety about Indian the year was 2009. influence in Afghanistan is not necessarily On August 21, when President Donald insurgency in Afghanistan is largely organically funded. helpful to either Washington or New Delhi," he Trump unveiled his new "regional strategy" said. for Afghanistan, it was in large part a The safe havens help the Taliban, but I don't think they Following Mr. Trump's speech, Secretary of reiteration of the above speech in terms of State Rex Tillerson said India has a role to play strategic objectives. By now 2016 has become are vital to the Taliban. So even if the pressure on in changing Pakistan's behavior: "India and the worst year of the conflict. Mr. Trump's Pakistan, they have their own issues that they speech was high on rhetoric and low on detail. Pakistan produces results, I don't think its impact on the have to continue to work through, but I think Three weeks later, do we know better? there are areas where perhaps even India can Interactions with people close to the subject, situation in Afghanistan will be significant take some steps of rapprochement to improve including Ahmad Daud Noorzai, head of the the stability within Pakistan and remove some office of President Ashraf Ghani of of the reasons why they deal with these Afghanistan, and Joshua White, who was unstable elements inside their own country." Director for South Asian Affairs at Barack Mr. White feels this is continuation of U.S. Obama's National Security Council, provide policy under President Obama: "The Trump some clues. administration has spoken more clearly and Junking timelines more directly about safe havens, not only for Afghan-focused groups but also for Indian- Mr. Trump's announcement of military focused groups. But again, near the end of the commitment without a deadline in Obama administration there were some strong Afghanistan could be a game changer, both statements and acknowledgment on that issue, agree. "The word on the street is that Afghans particularly after the Uri attack." He adds that are happy. This allows us to create a culture of America always wanted India to remain peace, to build institutions and improve constantly engaged with Pakistan, "despite the of public services," Ahmad Daud disappointments India and the U.S." had with Noorzai, said during an interaction with a Islamabad. There is an unmistakable level of group of journalists and experts at the continuity between the Obama and Trump Afghanistan embassy in Washington last administrations in viewing the India-Pakistan week. He said the most important reason for rivalry as a potential nuclear catastrophe. In Afghanistan's failure to stabilize has been the fact, Mr. Trump mentioned that in his South uncertainty around security. Asia speech, and he has inherited the idea Not announcing a timeline is wise strategy, from the Obama era. feels Mr. White, who played a crucial role in Not exactly regional President Obama's Afghanistan strategy. "We examined the risk of drawdown and the The most tangible measure against Pakistan pressure on Pakistan produces results, I don't The Trump administration has presented outcomes looked ugly. Withdrawal would have came a week after Mr. Trump's speech as the think its impact on the situation in the new strategy as a "regional" approach, but been unwise. Significant scaling up of administration decided to keep $255 million in Afghanistan will be significant." in the last three weeks it is clear that there is American troops would also have been unwise military assistance to Pakistan in suspension Mr. Noorzai said Mr. Ghani is trying to hardly any regional cooperation evolving or to - that is the lesson that we learnt from the until Islamabad demonstrates action against impress upon Pakistan to make the best use of be expected. Russia has termed the strategy a surge (in U.S. troop deployment in terrorist groups. This was earmarked in the Afghanistan's economic potential: "We have "dead end", China has said Pakistan should be Afghanistan). We could not have U.S. budget for 2017. In July, Defense Secretary excellent relations with the countries on the on board. The administration has fundamentally changed the balance of power James Mattis did not provide certification that north, west and south. New trade routes and acknowledged that Russia will work to without a large number of forces there Pakistan was taking action against the opportunities are opening up and Pakistan has undermine America in Afghanistan, but forever," he said in an interview at the Johns Haqqani network, and held back $50 million a lot to gain from it all." believes that China is interested in stability in Hopkins University, where he teaches now from reimbursements to Pakistan for Mr. Trump called upon India to play a larger Afghanistan. In June, the Pentagon's half- (http://bit.ly/JoshuaTWhite). logistical support for the war in Afghanistan. role, but Washington's expectations from India yearly report on the situation in Afghanistan Mr. Noorzai said Mr. Trump's declaration This is a continuation of the Obama are very modest. No specific demand for described India as "Afghanistan's most that the U.S. would go after terrorists has administration's policy.In 2015 and 2016, it had monetary assistance has been made. reliable regional partner" and noted the already made a difference on the ground in held back part of reimbursements to Pakistan Expectations from India interests - conflicting in many cases - of Afghanistan: "From the military point of view, from the Coalition Support Funds. Though Mr. countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, China, this is a huge change. This has already Trump spoke tough on Pakistan, it is still The Trump administration, it appears, Russia and the Central Asian states in impacted the armed insurgents. When your unclear what could be the tough measures. Mr. would like India to help in working with Afghanistan, not to mention Pakistan. The commander-in-chief says to go after the White thinks overdoing this could be Afghanistan's domestic factions in widening new strategy does not appear to be addressing terrorists, the nature of the military presence counterproductive: "Increased pressure is and buttressing the political legitimacy of the this factor and other measures of the Trump changes." So more than the number of likely to push Pakistan into a corner, unlikely current government, and helping it improve administration could aggravate the rivalries. American boots on the ground, the nature and to deliver results in terms of cooperation on its governance. For his part, Mr. Noorzai finds Herein lies the most serious challenge in quality of America's military presence has critical security issues. The insurgency in India's increasing role in Afghanistan very making any meaningful progress in changed, and this could make a difference. Afghanistan is largely organically funded. The welcome. "The Indian private sector must Afghanistan. safe havens help the Taliban, but I don't think come to Afghanistan," he said. "Start your Pressure on Pakistan (The author is a columnist with ) they are vital to the Taliban. So even if the business, make your profit. We could start THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 INDIAN ABROAD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Indian American Appointed as Top Economic Diplomat Indian American professor Receives WASHINGTON (TIP): The White House announced Sep 7th, President Trump's intent to nominate Indian Fulbright Award to India American Manisha Singh of Florida as Assistant Secretary of State, Economic WASHINGTON (TIP): S Shankar Crossing into America: The New and Business Affairs. When confirmed professor of English at the University of Literature of Immigration (New Press, by the US Senate, Singh will succeed Hawai?i at M?noa, received the 2003), which brings together poems, Charles Rivkin, who had resigned prestigious Senior Fulbright-Nehru excerpts from novels and memoirs, short following Trump's swearing-in as the Academic and Professional Excellence stories, letters, and essays to present 45th President of the United States. Ms. Award (Teaching and Research) for 2017- immigrant literature since 1965. This Singh is Chief Counsel and Senior 18. He will soon head to India where he book, San Antonio Express News notes, is Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Dan will teach at the Indian Institute of "a strong and diverse literary story of Policy expert Manisha Sullivan, R-Alaska. At the State Technology-Madras, in , India, multicultural America… likely the most Singh had also Department, under President Bush, conduct research, and interact with original and best introduction to the new worked under Singh served as the Deputy Assistant President Bush students and faculty in India for the immigration available today for its Secretary of State in the Bureau of academic year. balanced, informative, moving, and Economic, Energy and Business Affairs and as a senior aide to The Fulbright-Nehru enables the most comprehensive offerings." The paperback the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. outstanding students, academics, and edition of the anthology was published in Fluent in Hindi, Singh was born in the Indian state of Uttar professionals in India and the United 2005. The book has been used as common Pradesh and moved to the US as a child. She earned an LL.M. in States to study, research and teach in the text in Freshman Experience programs. International Legal Studies from the American University host country. The Fulbright-Nehru award Shankar is a translator from Tamil, Washington College of Law, a J.D. from the University of Florida poses an exciting opportunity for including of the full-length Tamil play College of Law and a B.A. from the University of Miami at the age Shankar both personally and S. Shankar is a critic, novelist, and Water by Komal Swaminathan, published of 19. Singh is licensed to practice law in Florida, Pennsylvania professionally. Originally from India and translator in 2001 in India by Seagull Press and in and the District of Columbia, where she has worked at of Tamil heritage, Shankar is pleased to comparative vernacular literatures and the US by Asian Theatre Journal, and of multinational law firms and worked in-house at an investment have the opportunity to share his Tamil makes a much needed case for a more the famous 18th-century Krishna bank. Ms. Singh also served as the first executive director of the and American cultures with others capacious curriculum." devotional "Alaipaayuthey," which Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services at the through this academic endeavor. He has Shankar's novel No End to the Journey, appears in No End to the Journey as University of Washington, School of Law, where she is crafted experienced India's emergence as an published by Steerforth Press in 2005, is "Restless as the Waves of the Ocean." policy,albeit in an academic setting. economic power and the growth of its set in a village in South India and draws Shankar has published shorter pieces in a In an interview to Washington Examiner, Ms. Singh credited citizens in many educational fields. In on the ancient East Indian epic the wide variety of scholarly and general her interest in public policy was piqued, on a high school visit to 1987, Shankar came to the United States to Ramayana. It tells the story of interest periodicals in India and the US. the Capitol, under a program called Congressional Classroom. pursue graduate studies and received his Gopalakrishnan and his difficult His scholarly articles, poems, reviews, After a successful stint in private practice, working as a legal PhD from the University of Texas at relationship to his son. In favorable and literary essays have appeared in such advisor, Singh switched to translating practice into policy, while Austin. In 2002, he joined the Department reviews, Booklist compared it to Kazuo academic journals and popular venues as serving under Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, at the Senate of English the University of Hawai?i at Ishiguro's Remains of the Day and the PMLA, Tin House, Massachusetts Review, Foreign Relations Committee. M?noa. Indian Express noted that "it packs a Outlook, The Hindu, Pioneer, Village On the nomination, Sanjay Puri, Chairman, US India Political S. Shankar is a critic, novelist, and punch." A Spanish translation of the Voice, and The Nation. "Midnight's Action Committee, said, "USINPAC has worked with Manisha in translator. His scholarly areas of interest novel appeared in 2009. In 2001, Shankar Orphans, or A Postcolonialism Worth Its the past during and she has a proven track record in dealing with are postcolonial literature (especially of published his first volume of criticism, Name," a scholarly article appearing in foreign policy, trade, intellectual property issues and the law. She Africa and South Asia), literature of entitled Textual Traffic: Colonialism, Cultural Critique 56 (Winter 2004), has will be a great asset to the Trump administration. We wish Singh immigration, film, and translation Modernity, and the Economy of the Text been widely read and cited. He has work all the success for the confirmation process. studies. He is Professor of English and (SUNY Press). The book has been forthcoming in PMLA and Comparative Director of the Creative Writing positively reviewed for its explication of Literature. Aside from being Professor in Indian American Doctor chased, stabbed to Program. His most recent book is Flesh the relationship between colonialism and the Department of English, Shankar was death in Kansas, allegedly by Patient and Fish Blood: Postcolonialism, modernity and its innovations of critical Director of the Center for South Asian Sources quoted the US police as saying that the attacker Translation, and the Vernacular (2012; U. methodology. Studies at the University of Hawai'i at of California P.; OrientBlackswan India). A Map of Where I Live (1997), M?noa from 2004-2010. He was appointed repeatedly stabbed Dr Achutha Reddy after a conversation In a citation accompanying the award of Shankar's first novel, intertwines a story Convener of XVIth Annual Convention of KANSAS (TIP): A 57-year-old doctor from Telangana was Honorable Mention from the American of love and political intrigue set in the Forum on Contemporary Theory stabbed to death at his clinic in Kansas on Wednesday. Achutha Comparative Literature Association, the Madras with the memoir of an Indian (India) in 2013. He is 2016 Scholar-in- Reddy,a psychiatrist, was found with multiple wounds in an alley 2013 Rene Wellek Prize committee noted, historian who discovers that Lilliput (as Residence at University of Houston- behind his clinic in East Wichita. One "Over-all, Shankar's book combines in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels) Downtown. of his patients, a 21-year-old man, has theoretical sophistication, deftness of really exists. Shashi Tharoor called the While serving as a Senior Fulbright been arrested and charged with first interpretation and an impressive clarity novel "highly original, compelling, and Scholar, Shankar will undertake the degree murder. and cogency of argument. It makes a vivid," and World Literature Today research project, "Translation, This is the second killing this year of compelling claim for rethinking described it as "a minor masterpiece." Comparatism, and the Tamil Cultural an Indian in Kansas where Srinivas postcolonialism within the framework of Shankar is also co-editor of the anthology Sphere." Kuchibhotla, also from Telangana, was shot dead in February. Reports quoted the US police as saying that the Indian American Cosmetic Surgeon Reappointed to Nevada State attacker, identified as Umar Rashid Dutt, "repeatedly stabbed the doctor Board of Osteopathic Medicine Indian-origin doctor after a conversation". He allegedly LAS VEGAS (TIP): Las Vegas based Indian procedures of the face and body. Achutha Reddy was chased the doctor, who tried to get American cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Samir Pancholi has Throughout his career Dr. Pancholi has attained stabbed repeatedly by away. The accused man was found at a a patient. File Photo been reappointed to the Nevada State Board of a number of accomplishments including country club after a security guard Osteopathic Medicine for a four year second term publishing several articles and serving on cosmetic reported a suspicious person sitting in a car in the parking lot ending June 2021. Earlier, NV Governor announced surgery boards and committees. He's lectured on with blood on his clothes. Besides running the Holistic the appointment of another Indian American cosmetic surgery locally, nationally, and Psychiatric Services, Dr Reddy was affiliated to various hospitals Swadeep Nigam to the NV State Board of Osteopathic internationally; performed live surgery in the region and was known to be a yoga and fitness expert. The Medicine as a public member to the Board. demonstrations of facial, breast, and body cosmetic father of three was from the Nalgonda district and graduated Dr. Samir Pancholi is fellowship-trained in procedures and taught other surgeons his from the Osmania Medical College in 1986. Three years later, he cosmetic surgery and a diplomat of the American techniques. In 2009, Dr. Pancholi was selected as a completed his residency in psychiatry from the University of Board of Cosmetic Surgery. After graduating from guest editor to review peer articles submitted to Kansas Medical School in Wichita. After practicing for more than medical school, he completed a surgical internship The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. This two decades, he started his clinic. Dr Reddy's wife, Beena Reddy,is at Ohio University and then spent 5 years training at Dr. Samir Pancholi is journal publishes leading research and advances in also a doctor Fellow doctors and members of the community Michigan State University in general surgery and fellowship-trained in the world of cosmetic surgery. described his death as a loss to society. The Wichita Eagle then head, neck and facial plastic surgery training cosmetic surgery and a Dr. Pancholi was selected in 2010 as one of Las newspaper quoted Denis Knight, president of the Medical Society programs. In 2006, he completed an advanced, one diplomat of the American Vegas' Top 40 Under 40, honored for gaining of Sedgwick County, as saying: "The Medical Society is year accredited Cosmetic Surgery fellowship Board of Cosmetic recognition in Las Vegas as a breast implant heartbroken over the loss of Reddy." training program through the American Academy Surgery revision specialist. In 2011, he was recognized as a In YouTube videos, Dr Reddy said he also treated chronic of Cosmetic Surgery. distinguished speaker by the American Academy of physical pain through a system he called "Absolute Yoga". He said Dr. Pancholi has trained specifically in and exclusively Cosmetic Surgery and also selected as a chairperson to the he had suffered chronic back pain for 10 years, which drove him practices cosmetic surgery. With an artistic approach, he has Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic to research and develop the system which stressed on the "right developed a focus in breast augmentation and breast implant Surgery. In 2014, Dr. Pancholi was featured as one of Las Vegas' mindset". In February, Srinivas Kuchibotla was killed by a man revision surgery. As one of the fastest growing cosmetic surgery Top 3 "Best-Dressed Gents" by Luxury Las Vegas Magazine, an who shouted: "Get out of my country". The police say Dr Reddy's practices in Las Vegas, Dr. Pancholi is highly respected by his honor that speaks to his eye for aesthetic detail, balance and killing does not appear to be a hate crime. (Source: NDTV) peers and considered a leading expert in cosmetic surgical proportion. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 Harris, Senate Indian American Lawmaker Ro Khanna and Democrats Senator Sherrod Brown Introduce Legislation Introduce Students to Raise Wages of Working Families WASHINGTON (TIP): Sen. Sherrod Brown qualifying income to receive the EITC is (D-OH) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced $15,010 for childless workers and $48,340 for before Profits Act joint legislation in the Senate and House on families with three or more children. Sept 13 that would give working families a "Americans are working longer hours, but too WASHINGTON (TIP): much-deserved wage boost to compensate for many aren't seeing that hard work reflected in After President Donald 40 years of wage stagnation. The Grow their pay. And worse-our tax system can Trump and U.S. Secretary of American Incomes Now (GAIN) Act would actually tax workers into poverty. That's not Education Betsy DeVos greatly expand the Earned Income Tax Credit how we grow our middle class or our named a former official of (EITC) so that more working families and economy," said Sen.Sherrod Brown. "Updating the fraudulent DeVry childless workers are eligible to receive it. the EITC will make sure all workers can keep University to direct the More than 50 members of Congress are more of the money they earned for their Department of Education cosponsoring the bill. work." unit in charge of combating The bill comes at a time when the Trump The EITC is already proven "The EITC is already proven at lifting people fraud, U.S. Senator Kamala D. Administration and Republicans are supporting at lifting people out of out of poverty. By strengthening it to reach Harris joined Senate devastating budget cuts to programs that help poverty. By strengthening it more families and individuals, it can have a Democrats in reintroducing working families in exchange for tax breaks for to reach more families and lasting impact on our economy," said Rep. Ro the Students Before Profits the very wealthy and big corporations. individuals, it can have a Khanna. "In today's age of automation and lasting impact on our Act, a bill to protect students The GAIN Act roughly doubles the EITC for globalization, where work is sometimes economy, said Rep. Ro from deceptive practices and working families and increases the credit for Khanna seasonal and hours are often curtailed, this bill bad actors in the for-profit childless workers almost six-fold. Under the provides every hard-working American with a college sector. The bill proposal, the maximum tax credit available fair income for their labor." ensures students have access U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris increases to $12,131 for families with three or more qualifying The bill also recognizes many Americans live paycheck to to important and accurate joined Senate Democrats in children; $10,783 with two qualifying children; $6,528 with one paycheck and includes a provision that would provide an Early information, strengthens reintroducing the Students qualifying child; and $3,000 with no qualifying children. Refund EITC as an alternative to payday loans and other oversight and regulation, and Before Profits Act Currently, a family of three can receive a maximum credit of predatory lending products. EITC advances would be capped at holds for-profit schools and $6,318 and someone with no children can receive at most a $510 $500 each taxable year and would be subtracted from the their executives accountable for violations and poor tax credit. The proposed EITC expansion would also be phased recipient's total credit when they file their annual tax return. performance. In 2013, as Attorney General of California, out at higher income levels and remain fully refundable. It Instead of receiving the lump sum once a year, this early Harris sued Corinthian Colleges for false and predatory would allow for a worker with no children who makes up to refund makes it easier for working families and individuals to advertising, securities fraud and intentional $37,113 annually to still be eligible to receive the tax credit and pay their monthly bills and provide financial security.The bill misrepresentations to students, winning a $1.1 billion covers a family with three or more children making up to also lowers the qualifying age for the EITC from 25 years old to judgment. $75,940 a year to receive the EITC. The current maximum 21 years old. "For-profit colleges like Corinthian engaged in systemic fraud and preyed on students by falsely promising a meaningful education that would lead to a job. Corinthian's predatory behavior lined its pockets with profit at the Business delegation from India focuses to expense of shattered dreams and mountains of bad debt for its students," said Harris. "That's why I sued them as Attorney General, and then worked with the Department of strengthen bilateral business opportunities Education to forgive the loans for those young adults. It's clear this Administration believes a quality education is a privilege, not a right, so we must fight to protect our WASHINGTON (TIP): A Business students from deceptive practices." delegation from India recently visited Currently, for-profit colleges enroll 10% of all USA, focusing on Defense, Aerospace and postsecondary students, but account for 35% of all student Renewable Energy Sectors. The main loan defaults. Since Corinthian Colleges, the infamous for- objective of the delegation was to create profit institution, closed its doors earlier this year after business opportunities for Indian and extensive allegations of fraud, the U.S. Department of U.S. companies and establish effective Education has discharged $247 million in student loan debt partnerships in these sectors. The held by former students. The Students Before Profits Act delegation visited multiple cities provides for new tools to recoup federal dollars from the including Atlanta (Georgia), Columbia owners and executives who reap huge profits from failed, (South Carolina), Huntsville (Alabama), fraudulent for-profit institutions. Orlando (Florida) Seattle (Washington) and San Diego (California). They also The Students Before Profits Act: participated in the South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo held in ● Authorizes enhanced civil penalties on institutions and Columbia on August 30. their executive officers if it is determined that the "Among the thrust areas, Defense, institution misrepresented its cost, admission Aerospace and Renewable energy requirements, completion rates, employment prospects (power) are the most important sectors in or default rates, and uses those penalties to fund a India. The State of Tamil Nadu is the Student Relief Fund to help defrauded students; thrust area for the aerospace sector and it The main objective of the delegation was to create business opportunities for Indian ● Improves oversight of default rate manipulation by recently opened up 300 acres of and U.S. companies and establish effective partnerships in these sectors requiring the Secretary of Education to use corrected Aerospace Park at Sriperumbudur in members of the Indian delegation Misra, Secretary of Industry for the data to recalculate student loan cohort default rates for Chennai. As the Indo-U.S. relationship is regarding aerospace projects, both civil government of Tamil Nadu-India's sixth institutions of higher education that have engaged in robust and engaging, it is the time for the and governmental, and opportunities for most populous state. Accompanying Mr. default manipulation and make determinations on Indian industries to look for the Alabama companies to supply parts. Misra was India's Deputy Consul General whether an institution should be disqualified from investment partners/opportunities, The delegation was hosted by The D. V. Singh and many others who are participating in financial aid programs; informational exchange, knowledge and North Alabama International Trade integral to investments in the U.S. ● Makes college executives share the risk, giving the technology sharing with the companies Association (NAITA), whose mission is economy. Department of Education broader discretion to require in the U.S. in these sectors", feels The generating international trade in the According to International Air owners and executives to assume personal liability for Indo-American Chamber of Commerce region. Representing NAITA, Anne Transport Association (IATA), India is financial losses associated with Title IV funds and (IACC). Burkett (Director of Planning & the fastest growing domestic market including executives and owners among those against Huntsville was the delegation's final Economic Development for Madison globally, handling over 190 million whom the Department can pursue a claim after stop on a multiple-city tour that included County), said they are excited to explore passengers. Over the next decade, the discharging borrowers' debts; Seattle, San Francisco, and Jacksonville. opportunities for increased collaboration market is expected to reach 337 million ● Prevents "repeat offenders" by prohibiting board The group was comprised of government with India, including joint ventures, domestic and 84 million international members and executive officers of an institution leaders and aerospace industry strategic partnerships, and capital passengers. This growth will create against which the Department has brought an executives who were impressed what investments in North Alabama's demand for new aircrafts, air navigation enforcement action from serving in leadership they saw in North Alabama. Multiple aerospace industry. service technologies, airport security positions at another college. presentations were made by various India's delegation was led by Atulya equipment, and increased infrastructure. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 US 13 Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Murdered Indian techie's widow gets US work visa Calls on FEMA to Incorporate Climate Change WASHINGTON (TIP): An Indian woman, who lost her residency rights in the US following the murder of her techie husband in a suspected hate crime, can stay in the Impacts into Projecting Flood and Disaster Risks country for now after an influential lawmaker helped her get a temporary work visa. WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian continue to foot the bill for inadequate Sunayana Dumala, whose 32-year-old husband Srinivas American Congressman from Illinois preparation. Kuchibhotla was killed at a Kansas bar in February, fell Raja Krishnamoorthi called upon the In July, the House of Representatives out of status because her permission to reside in the US Federal Emergency Management Agency recognized the national security was tied to Kuchibhotla through marriage, Congressman (FEMA) on Sept 11 to issue a report on implications of failing to address climate Kevin Yoder was quoted as saying by NBC News, any steps FEMA is taking to help change. The FY2018 NDAA acknowledged September 14. communities address the increasing that climate change is a direct threat to "We're not going to let this happen to Sunayana," Yoder likelihood of severe weather through national security and required the said on Twitter. Dumala managed to regain her residency incorporating the impacts of climate Department of Defense to take climate status as she lost it after the killing of her husband. change into its risk projections, including change into account when assessing Kuchibhotla, an aviation system engineer and programs flood maps. threats, use of resources, and readiness. manager at GPS maker Garmin, was in the US on a "The scientific evidence of climate It is long past time for civilians to have temporary non-immigrant H-1B visa. change is undeniable and so too is its the same level of preparation. When "When Sunayana lost her status, to me it really added potential to destabilize weather patterns planning for storms, communities need to insult to injury," Yoder said. He later helped her get a and increase the likelihood of extreme have the most up-to-date information temporary work visa of her own. weather events," said Congressman Raja Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote the letter to about the threats and dangers posed by "It would have been a real tragedy, on top of the initial Krishnamoorthi. "As our country FEMA Administrator Brock Long severe weather. Engineers need to know tragedy she suffered, to attend her husband's funeral in recovers from the devastating human and the true likelihood of encountering India and then be locked out of the US because of it," material costs of the recent string of one- important functions of the federal hurricane-force winds, severe floods, and Yoder was quoted as saying. hundred-year floods and hurricanes, it is government. The increased dangers other extreme weather. Dumala was part of a group of Indian immigrants who vital that government agencies, posed by climate change and the recent To this end, I respectfully request that came to support the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants communities, and businesses have the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey you provide me with all the steps FEMA is Act, according to Yoder, the Bill's lead sponsor. The best available risk assessments for future along with the incredible ferocity of taking to help communities address the legislation seeks to eliminate the per-country for storms. To guarantee the quality of our Hurricane Irma underscore the stakes of increasing likelihood of severe weather. employment-based immigrants, allowing Green Cards to weather projections, the impacts of adequate preparation. One-hundred year Specifically,I would like to know if FEMA instead be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. climate change must be taken into floods and hurricanes are happening too is taking the greater odds of severe (Source: PTI) account." regularly; forest fires are raging with an weather and climate change into account In his letter to Administrator Brock intensity and frequency not seen until in the Risk MAP program and when Indian American Raj Shah Long, Krishnamoorthi wrote, "The now; and other severe weather events are drawing flood maps. Federal Emergency Management occurring that outdated weather models The human and economic cost of Appointed to Key White House Agency's responsibility to protect the and maps are not properly accounting for. climate change is no longer academic, and United States from natural and man- If we do not properly prepare for these our failure to take this into account will Position made disasters is one of the most events, our citizens and taxpayers will only increase the toll of future storms." WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump announced, September 12, Congressional briefing held to address appointment of his close aide Raj Shah to a key White House position. rising tide of hate violence The Indian American will serve as Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary. Mr. Shah formerly served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Communications Director. Before joining the The Indian American will serve White House, Shah, who as Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy is in his early 30s, was in SAALT was joined by five members of Congressional leadership and national partner organizations Press Secretary charge of opposition WASHINGTON (TIP): On September nation." incendiary rhetoric that helps to fuel research in Republican National Committee where he led 12, 2017, one day after the 16th Since the election, SAALT has many of these hate crimes. It is crystal a team of experts to carry out research against Hillary anniversary of the tragic attacks of documented over 150 incidents of hate clear that we still have a tremendous Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate. Shah was September 11, South Asian Americans violence against those who identify or amount of work to do, and that work behind all the anti-Clinton campaign during the Leading Together (SAALT), a national are perceived as Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, must come from leaders in Congress and presidential elections. civil rights and racial justice South Asian, Middle Eastern, or Arab from our communities insisting that we Shah's parents immigrated to the US from Mumbai with organization, held a Congressional American, already surpassing totals are not a country that continues this origins in Gujarat. First his father came to the US for briefing to address the rising tide of hate from the year leading up to the 2016 anti-immigrant xenophobic rhetoric. studies in 1970s then moved back to India. But after violence aimed at South Asian, Muslim, election. According to the Southern You can tie a direct thread between marriage his father and mother moved back to the US in Sikh, Hindu, Arab, and Middle Eastern Poverty Law Center, anti-Muslim hate everything that has been happening and late 70s. They lived in Chicago and then moved to Americans under the current groups grew by 197% in 2016, and, the leadership that comes from the White Connecticut.Shah was born and raised in Connecticut. He administration. SAALT was joined by according to the FBI, anti-Muslim hate House. It isn't enough just to be speak attended Brien McMahon High School and was named an five members of Congressional crimes increased by 67% in 2015. out, there needs to be accountability that Ettinger Scholar in Norwalk. He studied government at leadership and national partner "SAALT, along with our national actually takes direct action to ensure Cornell (2002-2006) and received the bachelor's degree in organizations to denounce partners, will continue to demand and that the President understands that he is 2006. administration's anti-Muslim, anti- strive for a just and inclusive society for the President of all of the United States Shah volunteered in Bridgeport for Rep. Chris Shays (R- immigrant policies. all Americans," stated Ms. Raghunathan. of America. Let's see every defeat as an CT) during high school and interned for Sen. Joe "Post-9/11 has transformed into "We stand ready to work with opportunity to grow our movement, and Lieberman (D-CT) and others in Washington as his present-Trump, with hate violence Congressional leaders to mount a let's see every win as a victory in our step interest in politics developed. He interned in the White reaching levels that rival the aftermath decisive opposition to bigotry and to push for that more perfect union." House in 2005. of the September 11 attacks," stated division of all kinds and to reinforce our "It's time that we, together as a nation, By the 2012 presidential election cycle, Shah was deputy Suman Raghunathan, Executive communities' important place in the speak openly and respectfully about how research director at the RNC and he said in that job "he Director of SAALT. "The White House fabric of our nation." to end any hate and violence directed learned what not to do in the 2016 election". He worked has a sworn responsibility to condemn Representative Pramila Jayapal said, towards Muslim, Arab, and South Asian with campaign staff and manager of the Mitt Romney and prevent all forms of hate. Today's "The hate violence we are facing in 2017 communities. I will always stand up campaign and others to plan how, particularly, to try to briefing with Congressional leaders is an is not new. But what we are facing, what against racism and violence. To those defeat Hillary Clinton well before she announced she was important step in making sure this it feels like, is a sanctioned hate that who have faced prejudice know that you running in 2016. Shah was also a co-founder of America administration does not renounce its comes from places like the White House. are not alone and we are with you", said Rising, "a right-leaning political action committee that responsibilities to our communities and We ask that the President cease his Representative Ro Khanna. produces opposition research on Democratic candidates". THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 NO RESTRICTIONS ON H-1B VISA, SAYS US OFFICIAL India, Japan agree to boost ties for peaceful Indo-Pacific GANDHINAGAR (TIP): Deepening their strategic ties further, India and Japan on September 14 agreed to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region in the midst of China’s growing assertiveness and pitched for a “zero tolerance” in combating terrorism, NEW DELHI (TIP): A senior US official on Thursday including towards Pakistan-based groups sought to allay India’s concerns on the H-1B visa JeM and LeT. programme, which is being “reviewed” by the Trump The two countries signed 15 deals in key administration, saying there are no “restrictions” in place. areas, including civil aviation, trade after The official said around 70 per cent of the visas issued wide-ranging talks between Prime under the H-1B category over the past nine months have Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese gone to Indians and that a record 1.2 million visas of Indians counterpart Shinzo Abe as they discussed were adjudicated by the US last year. ways to strengthen cooperation in The year-over-year increase in terms of issuance of H-1B strategic areas of defence, security, trade visas and L1 visas (work permit) to Indians is six per cent and civil nuclear energy. each, the official said. The two leaders also deliberated upon “The President (Donald Trump) spoke about review. There important regional and global issues and are no restrictions but it (H-1B) is under review,” he said, affirmed strong commitment to their adding the issue was not on the agenda for the upcoming values-based partnership in achieving a Indo- US bilateral dialogue on consular relations, but it may free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signing come up in the course of the talks. region where sovereignty and agreements at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar in Gujarat. Pic Courtesy: AFP The issue of the repealing of the Deferred Action for international law are respected, and Children Arrival (DACA) programme, which has hit more differences are resolved through dialogue, INDIA, JAPAN INK 3 MOUS IN SCIENCE & TECH SECTOR than 7,000 Indian-Americans, may also figure in the talks and where all countries, large or small, GANDHINAGAR (TIP): India and Japan on September 14 signed three scheduled to be held on September 27 in Washington. enjoy freedom of navigation and agreements in the science and technology sector to prepare an exchange Trump had signed an executive order in April for overflight. programme for their young scientists and promote joint research. tightening the rules of the H-1B visa programme to stop But significantly, the joint statement The first pact was signed for an international joint exchange programme “visa abuses”. issued after their talks did not mention between Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences (iTHEMS) at The DACA amnesty programme granted work permits to South China Sea directly unlike last year’s Japanese research institute RIKEN and the National Centre for Biological Sciences immigrants who arrived in the country illegally as children. joint statement. (Simons-NCBS), Bengaluru. The official also said the US processed around 88,000 After the 2016 summit during Modi’s Its aim is to identify and encourage young scientists from both the countries to student visa applications last year, which is an increase of 15 visit to Japan, the joint statement had collaborate in the field of theoretical biology. per cent over 2015. Currently, there are around 1.6 lakh said, “regarding the South China Sea, the The other two MoUs were inked between the Department of Biotechnology Indian students in the US, which is the second highest two Prime Ministers stressed the (DBT) and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology number of international students, after China. importance of resolving the disputes by (AIST), Japan. Indian citizens made up six per cent of worldwide peaceful means, in accordance with One of them envisages establishment of “DBT-AIST International Center for immigrant visa applicants, making them the fifth largest universally recognised principles of Translational & Environmental Research (DAICENTER)” in Japan to promote group of new immigrants after those from China, international law including the science and technology in both the institutions and countries. Philippines, Dominican Republic and Mexico. UNCLOS.” The second one is to promote research collaboration between the DBT and the Source: PTI Addressing a joint press event with AIST in the field of Life Science and Biotechnology. Source: PTI Abe, Modi said, “the range of special GURDASPUR LOK SABHA strategic and global partnership is not just and their affiliates,” said a joint statement signed a joint statement which will serve limited to bilateral and regional sphere. issued after the Modi-Abe talks. as a milestone to open a new era for Japan- BYPOLL ON OCTOBER 11 We have close cooperation on global issues It said Modi and Abe condemned in the India relationship... based on that we will as well.” “strongest terms” the growing menace of strongly promote Japan-India special NEW DELHI (TIP): The Election Commission (EC) today In an apparent message to Pakistan, the terrorism and violent extremism and strategic and global partnership to drive announced that the voting for the Gurdaspur parliamentary two sides also called upon all countries to shared the view that terrorism in all its peace and prosperity for Indo-Pacific constituency bypoll would take place on October 11. The seat work towards rooting out terrorist safe forms and manifestations is a global region and the whole world.” had fallen vacant following the demise of BJP MP Vinod havens and infrastructure, disrupting scourge that must be forcefully combated Modi and Abe underlined that the two Khanna. terrorist networks and financing channels through concerted global action in the countries could play a central role in The notification would be issued on September 15, while and halting cross-border movement of spirit of “zero tolerance”. safeguarding and strengthening a rules- September 22 would be the last date for filing nominations. terrorists. “Accordingly, the two Prime Ministers based order in the Indo-Pacific and to this The dates for scrutiny and withdrawal of candidature would The two prime ministers also called for called upon all UN member countries to end, they pledged to reinforce their efforts be September 25 and 27, respectively, while the counting of Pakistan to bring to justice the implement the UNSC Resolution 1267 and to enhance defence and security votes would be held on October 15. perpetrators of terrorist attacks including other relevant resolutions designating cooperation and dialogues, including the The EC said EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail those involved in Mumbai (2008) and the terrorist entities,” said the joint MALABAR and other joint exercises, the (VVPAT) would be used at all polling stations. Thus Pathankot (2016) strikes. statement. statement said. Gurdaspur would become the first parliamentary “They looked forward to the convening The reference also assume significance During his press statement, Abe also constituency in the country where all the polling stations of the fifth India-Japan Consultation on in the backdrop of China repeatedly referred to the recent Malabar Japan- would have VVPAT facility. Terrorism and to strengthening blocking India’s move to declared JeM India-US naval exercise and said The commission said the model code of conduct would cooperation against terrorist threats from chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist by cooperation would be further come into force with immediate effect in the district(s) groups including Al-Qaida, ISIS, Jaish-e- the UN. strengthened. falling under the parliamentary constituency. Mohammad (JeM), Lakshar-e-Taiba (LeT), On his part, Abe said, “we have just Source: PTI UK’s serious fraud office starts probe into laundering by Mallya

NEW DELHI (TIP): In a major development collected substantial information about CBI and ED. that may spell more trouble for controversial Mallya's movable and immovable assets, his Government sources say the SFO action businessman Vijay Mallya, Britain's Serious investment and shares in various companies should strengthen India's extradition case Fraud Office (SFO) is conducting a probe in the UK and bank account details. The against Mallya, presently being heard in against the liquor baron for alleged "money financial investigation agency decided to Westminster Court. To enable extradition of laundering" in UK and beyond. initiate an independent probe against Mallya Vijay Mallya from , a 'dual criminality' Top sources said that British investigators to examine whether the alleged money clause of his illegal activities has to be are probing alleged use of several companies laundering involved British companies linked established according to the extradition treaty for laundering money from India to UK to him. between two countries. The clause demands through a circuitous route and a complex web The UK authorities have informed India cheating of public banks in India by Mallya, of companies, and further to and about its independent 'formal' probe against and subsequent, money laundering has to be other countries. Mallya while seeking details of alleged proved a 'crime' in the eye of British law as In fact, sources said, SFO has already money laundering and assets abroad from well. Source: TOI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 INDIA 15

CHIDAMBARAM’S SON REFUSES India, Pak begin high-level TO APPEAR BEFORE CBI

NEW DELHI (TIP): Karti Chidambaram refused to talks on Indus Waters Treaty appear before the CBI in the -Maxis case, his lawyer NEW DELHI (TIP): India and said. Pakistan have submitted themselves to The agency had called Karti the World Bank for the second time in for questioning today in two months, to help resolve a dispute connection with the foreign over their respective interpretation of investment clearance given in the Indus Waters Treaty, signalling a 2006 in the Aircel-Maxis deal softening of Prime Minister Narendra when his father P Chidambaram was the Finance Minister. Modi’s tough line on Pakistan. The Karti, through his lawyer, has refused to appear before the presence of Deepak Mittal, joint agency saying a special court had discharged all the accused secretary in charge of the Pakistan desk in the matter. “All proceedings connected with the said in the Ministry of External Affairs, in (case)... were also terminated,” the response said. the delegation led by Water Resources “The response has been received by the CBI today at 10.30 Secretary Amarjit Singh is significant. am through a courier service. The response has also been sent The World Bank-brokered water talks through fax and email,” Karti’s lawyer Arun Natarajan said. with Pakistan are taking place over It said after the discharge of the accused and “termination” of Thursday and Friday,in Washington DC. the proceedings, the CBI will not have jurisdiction to issue a Since the Pathankot and Uri attacks last summons in connection with the said case. year, Delhi has discouraged any kind of The World Bank-brokered water talks with Pakistan are According to the CBI chargesheet submitted in a special dialogue unless cross-border terrorism court, -based M/s Global Communication Services comes to an end. Reacting to India’s taking place over Thursday and Friday, in Washington Holdings Ltd. a subsidiary of Maxis, had sought approval for participation in the talks, Bimal Patel, DC. Since the Pathankot and Uri attacks last year, Delhi an investment of $800 million in Aircel. member of the National Security has discouraged any kind of dialogue unless The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs was Advisory Board (NSAB) and Law cross-border terrorism comes to an end. competent to grant the approval. “However, the approval was Commission, told The Indian Express granted by the then Finance Minister. Further investigation that he “doesn’t know what the is being carried out into the circumstances of the FIPB government’s intention is, but it is of the two “Western Rivers” in the Indus meetings between India and Pakistan on approval granted by the then finance minister. The related uncalled for to participate in such system under the treaty. the technical issues of the Indus Waters issues are also being investigated,” the agency had said in meetings to perpetuate a third party But the treaty also allows other “uses”, Treaty are taking place in Washington, 2014. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy claimed that the role”. including the construction of hydro- DC on September 14-15. These meetings former Finance Minister had given FIPB clearance to a deal Patel said he was speaking in his electric plants. India has taken this to are a continuation of a discussion on that should have been referred to the CCEA, headed by the personal capacity. The five-member mean that it can not only construct the how to safeguard the treaty for the Prime Minister, as it alone was empowered to clear foreign NSAB is led by National Security Kishenganga and Ratle dams, but also benefit of the people in both countries.” investments of over Rs 600 crore. Source: PTI Advisor Ajit Doval. “I don’t know why we several other projects, such as the 1000 Delhi’s decision to drop its earlier are going to the World Bank. We should MW Pakal Dul, 120 MW Miyar and 48 objections and agree to participate in a MASTERMIND OF AMARNATH not go to the World Bank. I fail to MW Lower Kalnai on various tributaries Bank-brokered dialogue with Pakistan understand why they (the government) of the Chenab. Pakistan objected and in August in Washington DC surprised ATTACK KILLED IN SRINAGAR are doing this, inviting the World Bank to asked the World Bank to set up a Court of all sides. Senior Bank officials even play a role which should not be there,” Arbitration; as the upper riparian state, complimented both delegations for SRINAGAR (TIP): The state police, the Army and the said Patel. The dispute is over the India was not adhering to its treaty displaying a new spirit of “goodwill and CRPF, in a joint operation, killed Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Abu construction of two hydroelectric plants obligations, Pakistan said. India, cooperation”. Ismail, the mastermind of the Amarnath yatra attack, and on the Kishenganga (330 MW) and Ratle meanwhile, requested the World Bank to Deepak Mittal, the MEA official, was his accomplice on the outskirts of Srinagar on September 14. (850 MW) tributaries of the Jhelum and appoint a neutral expert to look into the present in those talks as well. His Around 4.15 pm, the two terrorists hiding in the area were Chenab respectively. Pakistan matter. participation in this second round is killed in a “very brief and crisp encounter”, Kashmir’s complained that India was violating the Asked about the Bank’s role in the being seen by all sides as a signal that the Inspector General of Police Muneer Khan said. “They were 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, signed under India-Pakistan talks and what it expected Modi government is softening its identified as Abu Ismail from Pakistan and Abu Qasim, the aegis of the World Bank, because it from them, Bank spokesperson Elena position on Pakistan. known as Chota Qasim, also from Pakistan,” he added. was given unrestricted use of the waters Karaban told The Indian Express: “The Source: The Indian Express On July 10, militants had attacked a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims near Batingoo Anantnag, leaving eight passengers dead and 19 injured, triggering outrage across MPs need not the country. Terming the attack “un-Islamic”, Lashkar had India rushes relief materials for denied any role, but the J&K Police claimed to have arrested two persons who had “helped” the three militants led by vote on party Ismail to carry out the attack. Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh “The mastermind has been killed but two militants, one a line in RS poll: foreigner, are at large,” Khan said. The GOC of Army’s NEW DELHI (TIP): India on counter-insurgency unit in south Kashmir, Maj Gen BS Raju, Thursday rushed 53 tonnes of EC to SC said Ismail’s killing was a huge setback to LeT. relief materials to Bangladesh NEW DELHI (TIP): (MPs and pledged all help to Dhaka in and MLAs) were not bound CBSE FOR PSYCHOMETRIC tackling the humanitarian by law to vote in the manner crisis after nearly 400,000 desired by the party they TEST OF ALL SCHOOL STAFF Rohingya Muslim refugees fled belonged to in the Rajya to the country from Myanmar Sabha elections; the Election NEW DELHI (TIP): Placing the onus on schools for the following the ethnic violence in Commission has told the safety of students on their premises, the Central Board of the Buddhist-majority nation. Supreme Court defending Secondary Education today issued new security-related “Operation Insaniyat: High the use of NOTA option for guidelines that included a psychometric test for the teaching Commission handed over 1st elections to the Upper House. and non-teaching staff. consignment humanitarian “There is no mandate Psychometric tests are used to measure an individual’s assistance by India to A volunteer gives water to a child said to be fleeing violence under the law that an elector mental capabilities and behavioural style. The tests are in Burma. Bangladesh,” the Indian (MP or MLA) must vote in designed to measure a candidate’s suitability for a role based mission here tweeted. Bangladesh in this hour of influx of refugees into the manner decided by the on the required personality characteristics and aptitude. The first Indian consignment need,” an Indian External Bangladesh, Government of political party to which he The evaluation is done by a professional psychologist. comes days after Bangladesh Affairs Ministry statement said India has decided to extend belongs and that he has no The Board has asked schools to complete the evaluation High Commissioner in New on Thursday. It said New Delhi assistance to Bangladesh,” the right to not vote for any process within two months and implement the other Delhi Syed Muazzem Ali met always responded readily and ministry said. The relief candidate if he so wishes guidelines, failing which they would face derecognition. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar swiftly to any crisis in material consists of items under Section 79(d) of the The directive comes amid increased concerns about the last week and briefed him about Bangladesh, in keeping with required urgently by the Representation of the People safety of students on school premises following the killing of the problems faced by Dhaka the close ties of friendship affected people, namely rice, Act, 1951, as no a seven-year-old boy in a Gurugram school and the rape of a due to the influx of the between the peoples of the two pulses, sugar, salt, cooking disqualification is mandated five-year-old girl by a peon in Delhi. “Such verification and refugees. “India stands ready to countries. “In response to the oil, tea, ready to eat noodles, for cross-voting thereon in evaluation for non-teaching staff such as bus drivers, provide any assistance humanitarian crisis being biscuits, mosquito nets, tents any election to the Council of conductors, peon, and other support staff may be done very required by Government of faced on account of the large etc. Source: PTI States,” the EC said. carefully. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 FEATURE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 Bollywood Boulevard: A Journey Through Hindi Cinema India's Identities Through Bollywood Cinema: Panel discussion at Lincoln Center

BY MABEL PAIS ndia's Identities through Bollywood Cinema, was a panel discussion at one of Lincoln Center's IFilm Center, in early August. It explored the Hindi film industry's (colloquially known as Bollywood) role in uniting Indians from different religious, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and class backgrounds. For over a century Bollywood has attempted to represent the country's multitude of voices. The panel of expert filmmakers, journalists, and academics explored how Bollywood cinema represents India's various identities and how that storytelling can continue to evolve and include all Indians. Anisha Jhaveri (panelist), Sri Rao (panelist), Pulkit Datta (moderator), Tejaswini Ganti (panelist) The moderator, Pulkit Datta, a freelance filmmaker, led the discussion. He has worked on a Bollywood had captured the hearts of billions next generation of creators from this community wide variety of productions internationally, in across the world over the generations for its and showcase what they are capable of," says Jill addition to writing, directing and producing his vibrance, emotions, and heart-pounding beat that Sternheimer, Director of Public Programming at own passion projects. Datta is also the Media inspired the world's largest entertainment industry. Lincoln Center. Producer for The India Center Foundation, a non- While the performance cast hails from the Tri- "Every person involved is an ardent fan of Hindi profit organization dedicated to promoting dialogue state, the project itself was an international cinema and their passion could be seen in each and cultural exchange between the U.S and India. collaboration between creatives based in the U.S. aspect of the show," says India-based executive Panelists were Tejaswini Ganti (Associate and India. Featuring 18 dancers, 9 musicians, digital producer, creator, and music director Rushi Vakil. Professor, NYU), Sri Rao (screenwriter/producer), backdrops and short films, over 100 years of Indian "The premiere was more than what we could have and Anisha Jhaveri (Film Critic, Indiewire). artistry of Hindi cinema was alive during this imagined. It truly was an evening of pure love, joy, BOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD: A Journey exuberant stage show. This vibrant group of and beauty, and to see the show so thoroughly Through Hindi Cinema, was the mainstay to the dancers and musicians took the audience on a enjoyed made all the hard work of the last 8 months dual events on Bollywood. Created by MELA journey through time as they captured the history worth it," says U.S.-based executive producer, Productions in association with Aaditaal Music of Bollywood, from black-and-white classics to creator, and dancer Heena Patel. Project, the song-and-dance presentation debuting colorful blockbusters, stringing the spirit and With the overwhelmingly positive response, in August, was part of Summer 2017 Lincoln romance of India's grand palaces, mountain vistas, Bollywood Boulevard will commence on a tour in Center's Out of Doors Festival at Damrosch Park. It and sweeping mustard fields to Damrosch Park. early 2018 with a series of performances in attracted over 4,000 patrons. Bollywood Boulevard demonstrated the magnetic February and March in New Jersey, Connecticut, BOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD - a harmonious power of Hindi cinema and Indian entertainment. Pennsylvania, and New York before heading across fusion of live music, dance, and film - led you from Audience members engaged in the performance by the country later in the year. the birth of Hindi cinema to present day. You singing along with the singers and dancing in the Executive Producer Heena Patel, MELA experienced the spirit, artistry, and history of aisles. Productions (USA); Rushi Vakil, Aaditaal Music India's famous film industry from the classics of the Lincoln Center not only served as the presenter of Project (India) black-and-white era and the timeless songs of the show, but also the lead commissioning partner, Artistic Director Heena Patel; Music Director, Bollywood's Golden Era to the foot-tapping breathing life into an idea conceived by Heena Patel Original Music, Background Score Rushi Vakil; blockbusters of today. of MELA Productions and created in partnership Music Team Kanishka Bhatia, Maharshi Patel, Anil The event was inspired by the music of R.D. with Rushi Vakil of Aaditaal Music Project. Jeengar; Choreographer Rohit Gijare (USA); Scenes from various Burman, , and A.R. Rahman, the "There are so many skilled Bollywood dancers Assistant Choreographer Aaliya Islam; Scriptwriter Bollywood movies. dance moves of superstars like and musicians in the five boroughs and New Jersey Bhargav Purohit (India); Film and Animation Faldu and , and romance as captured by - Lincoln Center's backyard - but with limited Studio (India); Backdrop Production Nyasa Photos / courtesyHeena Raj Kapoor and Yash Raj Chopra. It was an escape to professional opportunities. By commissioning this Productions (India); Costume Designer Vaishali Patel, MELA Group grand palaces and mustard fields and dance clubs. show, it was an opportunity for us to invest in the Vakil, Kasbee (India) Dancers included Aaliya Islam, Aria Dandawate, Avinash Gabbeta, Barkha Patel, Bhumit Patel, Bindi Patel, Geatali Tampy, Heena Patel, Manav Gulati, Minal Mehta, Payal Kadakia, Poonam Desai, Pranav Patel, Proma Khosla, Rhea Ghosh, Rohit Gijare, Rohit Thakre, Sean Kulsum Musicians includedAchal Murthy (Bass), Varun Das (Drumkit), Niranjan Nayar (Guitar), Rohan Prabhudesai (Keyboard), Sanjoy Karmakar (Percusion), Harini (Rini) Raghavan (Violin), Harini (Rini) Raghavan, Harshitha Krishnan, KrishnaSridharan, Neel Nadkarni (Vocals). Bollywood Boulevard was commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, along with the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, and The Jay and Linda Grunin Center, with additional support from the Patels. Additional support for the Lincoln Center presentation came from the India Center Foundation, Anil Bansal, and Raoul Bhavnani. For more information on Bollywood Boulevard, please visit: http://bollywoodblvdshow.com/ (Mabel Pais is a freelance writer. She writes on the arts and entertainment, health and wellness, social issues and spirituality) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 17

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er over a decade-long journey in Bollywood has seen many a triumph, including her three National Hawards, and said if her career ends now, she has nothing to lose as she has a huge success story for the rest of her life. Kangana, who made her film debut in 2006 with 'Gangster', said during her journey in the film industry,she has been able to discover herself and conquer her fears. Kangana in an interview said, "I have acted upon my TISCA CHOPRA: THERE IS fears when I was struggling and trying to discover myself, who I am. But now I feel extremely satisfied with my NO STAR FROM INDIA IN discovery about myself, my inherent nature, about who I am as a woman and what my tendencies and capabilities HOLLYWOOD are. I left home with none of the knowledge when I was 15 but at the age of 30 I know a lot about me. ontrary to the perception that Indians "And there is a sense of accomplishment, I am a three- are making their presence felt in time National Award winner, I have shattered box office CHollywood, actor Tisca Chopra says "we records. Even if my journey ends here right now right, I have not yet begun in the West". have nothing to lose. I still have a huge success story in The 43-year-old actor says only two Indian every which ways for the rest of my life." artistes - Priyanka Chopra and - Kangana, 31, fails to understand why she should be have managed to be consistent in Hollywood, fearful about anything in life as she is not scared of anyone. which is not enough to assure India's place in On if she fears not getting work, the actor said she has the international cinema. already achieved more than what she had set out for. "Why In an interview, Tisca says, "We are such a should I be fearful now? When I left home I wanted to be huge country and if one or two people are independent, now I am a megastar, I am a household name, working in international projects, it doesn't I am a woman who knows herself which was the biggest make a difference. They are cast here and there challenge for me. If I am going to be fearful now, I am going when an Asian face is needed. to be fearful my entire life." "I feel only Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan have Kangana is not worried about her career ending in managed to work consistently in the West. Bollywood and said she has complete faith in her abilities Apart from them, I don't think anyone else is and knows that she can try her hand in some other doing anything significant. There is no star profession. from India in Hollywood." "What is it that this industry can give me? This industry The actor says India may be a huge market for can only take from me, it cannot give me anything. If my filmmakers and actors in the West in terms of journey ends here, then too bad. If it continues, then good making money,but they are still not attracted to for them. I will do something else in some other field. I have the content of the movies made here. a lot of faith in my abilities and I am not scared. I am not "We are far from making our place in global enamoured by this world and no one can pull my spirit film market. Chinese, Korean, Iranian and down." Source: PTI Turkish films have set markets for themselves in the West. Source: PTI MOVIE REVIEW unsuspecting debut film as a director is the fact that he doesn't try too hard to make his characters look or sound funny. They are just common people stuck in an uncommon situation and must deal with it. Their CAST: , , , Sonali ways to prove their innocence are as ineffective but Kulkarni that makes you identify with their trauma. What's also refreshing is Shreyas' decision to not follow the DIRECTION: Shreyas Talpade 'Bollywood comedy' template by making his sensitive GENRE: Drama subject seem frivolous. Of course there are enough DURATION: 2 hours 11 minutes silly metaphors that refer to the male reproductive tract but those can be overlooked, given the STORY significance and sensitivity he lends to the topic otherwise. Set in a North Indian village, three distinct men - Credit also goes to the writers for localising the local goon Arjun (Shreyas), retired army officer Hindi adaptation and comic punches well. But what Jagawar Chaudhry (Sunny) and school teacher Vinay pleasantly surprises you the most is the hilarious (Bobby) are shocked to find themselves becoming the Deol brothers jugalbandi in a never-seen-before 'poster boys' of male sterilisation after their pictures comic avatar. Shreyas extracts the best out of them randomly appear on a public service ad promoting and it is their comic timing and odd tributes to each vasectomy.They are soon subjected to public shaming. other's previous hit films that amuse you the most. The three embark on a mission to fight the system that and Talpade's sidekicks too wrongly pronounced them 'sterile' without their deserve a special mention for cracking some quirky consent or knowledge. The film is a Hindi remake of one liners. Sameer Patil's 2014 Marathi film Poshter Boyz. This dramedy that revolves around men who unknowingly promote 'Bina taka nasbandi operation' REVIEW is a light-hearted and clever take on the population The best part about Shreyas Talpade's problem that plagues our nation. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 HOLLYWOOD 19 WITHERSPOON SLAMS HOLLYWOOD FOR SEXISM

ctor-producer Reese Witherspoon slammed Asexism prevalent in Hollywood, saying big studios are uninterested in making films with 'female-driven material'. The 41-year-old actor said she had a tough time finding a distributor for her film 'Gone Girl' initially, but things smoothened after the book became a bestseller. "I've also had studio heads say to me, 'We don't want to make biopics about women,' or more simply, 'We're not interested in female-driven material'." "My first go-round as a producer with 'Gone Girl'? Every studio passed but one. When the book hit number one on the best seller lists, it was a KENDALL JENNER SUED different story," Witherspoon said. The 'Big Little Lies' actor recalled a OVER T-SHIRTS AGAIN conversation she had with Mindy Kaling on racism in the industry. nother photographer has sued model Another thing I think about a lot is Kendall Jenners company Kendall how it feels to be a minority woman AJenner Inc over the controversial t-shirt in America, so rarely seeing yourself line, which featured photographs of musical onscreen, and it's unconscionable. icons with their own likenesses superimposed. When I asked Mindy Kaling, 'Don't According to a report, photographer Al you ever get exhausted by always Pereira has filed a lawsuit against Kendall having to create your own roles?' she Jenner Inc, claiming she had no right to use an said, 'Reese, I've never had anything image he shot of Tupac Shakur, Notorious that I didn't create for myself.'" B.I.G. and Redman in the collection. "I thought, Wow, I feel like a jerk Kendall and her sister Kylie had pulled the for asking that; I used to have parts $125 t-shirts from sale earlier this year after that just showed up for me. I can't photographer Michael Miller took legal action imagine how hard it is to write your against the sisters for using his images without own parts and simultaneously have permission, and planned to sue for any profits to change people's perceptions of they made from the garments during the short what a woman of colour is in today's time they were on sale. society," she said. However, the brand officials had said the Actors such as Jeesica Chastain, copyright infringement lawsuit was "baseless" Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis and because they obtained the shirts with the Emma Watson, among others have rapper's image from a company that had a valid recently spoken up about facing license to sell them. They then said that they sexism in Hollywood. had only sold two of the garments before Source: PTI pulling the stock from sale. Source: IANS MOVIE REVIEW Review

This survival tale has its share of cute THE NUT JOB moments and inspiring life lessons but it strictly caters to the younger audience. At a time when most Hollywood animation studios are making films that appeal to all age groups, this one seems a tad dated in terms of its 2: NUTTY BY narrative approach and presentation. 'There is no substitute for hard work' is the point that the makers strive to drive home. They harp on it endlessly, making it all too NATURE preachy eventually. The animals are adorable but the portrayal of humans is juvenile and Story one-sided. If the mayor wasn't evil enough, you A bunch of squirrels influenced by the have his destructive, control freak daughter, leader of the pack, Surly,are used to leading an who sneers at everything that moves. Their easy-lazy life in the lush green Liberty Park. collective hatred and attack on the animals They happily invade an out of business nut seem uncalled for beyond a point. shop and feed themselves without making an Also, the film fails to offer a spectacular effort to go look for food. But their luck runs visual experience, which could have probably out as the shop explodes and their home (the enhanced an enormously cliched and park) gets destroyed, thanks to a corrupt predictable plot. To cut to the chase, this one's a mayor, who sees more profit in an amusement forgettable sequel, which has its moments but park replacing the garden. Can the fluffy gang not enough to deserve a big screen viewing, survive? unless you are obsessed with talkative squirrels. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 21 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 CHICAGO GEARS UP FOR LARGEST SOUTH ASIAN FILM Legendary Vocalist Bhoomi FESTIVAL IN MIDWEST Trivedi Rocks Chicago “The whirling dancers, clapped hands, and later added distinct sound of wooden sticks struck together in perfect harmony by toe tapping music and people, especially ladies including small girls wearing colorful dress. Tempo of dance picks up gradually as time progressed”- Bhoomi Trivedi

CHICAGO. IL (TIP): New Era Entertainment Presented Garba Dandia Masti by legendary Vocalist Bhoomi Trivedi, also known as Ramleela Girl for the famous hit song "Udi Udi Jay". This event was 1st time ever in Chicagoland for Bhoomi, presented by National Promoter Gaurang Patel, A.B Entertainment Altaf Bukhari, Pankaj will be presented with a Raval & Payal Shah. The event was held Lifetime Achievement Award at Bartlett park district spacious gymnasium from on Saturday, CHICAGO (TIP): Now in its 8th year, Chicago South Asian September 02, 2017 at Bartlett park Film Festival, (CSAFF) will take place from September 29th to district, 700 South Bartlett Road, October 1st and will screen films in three distinct locations Bartlett, IL across the Chicagoland area - the Showplace ICON Theater in This annual ritual colorful Raas Downtown Chicago, DePaul University, and the AMC Theater Garba festivity was presented during in Oakbrook. pre-Navaratri time. Navratri is an This year of CSAFF has been made possible by arts- annual holy event celebrated in honor of Vadodara of Gujarat. She started to festival Altaf Bukhari, CEO of A.B conscious sponsors DePaul University, Counsel General of Goddess Durga Mataji; also worshiped learn music while she was in 8th grade. Entertainment said that such event is India Chicago, Bank of America, B-Raja, West Monroe are goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Trivedi began her Bollywood career intrinsic as it carries the message of Partners, and Air India. Saraswati, the goddesses of health, with 2012 film Prem Mayee with the song unity and brotherhood to new "Our mission at CSAFF is to further diversity and cultural prosperity and knowledge, respectively. "Bahne Dey". However, she rose to fame generation who are born in this county. education in Chicago so that young multicultural filmmakers There was overwhelming with her rendition in Sanjay Leela He also thanked to audiences and and artists can be given a strong platform to tell their stories participation from predominantly Bhansali's 2013 released film Goliyon Ki volunteers for hard work and dedication and share their art", said Festival Manager Jigar Shah. "At the young, enjoying the memorable evening. Raasleela. Her song Ram It was one of the most organized 2017 CSAFF we look forward to our third year of in- Many in the audience, especially ladies Chahe……became an instant hit. events of its kind that Chicago has seen competition sections for both feature and short films and a and children wore very vibrant colorful Before that she is well known as the in recent years. The tremendous energy focus on the pivotal role of women in South Asian cinema. As and dazzling traditional Indian dresses participant of the national singing of the packed auditorium was evident part of this focus, we are proud to host the illustrious Indian for this special juncture with competition show Indian Idol 3,4 and 5 with the non-stop dancing that lasted for actors, Shabana Azmi, Aparna Sen, Rajkummar Rao, and appropriately matching ornaments and editions. In the 5th edition shewas hours with participants ranging from Akshay Oberoi who will be joining us on the Red Carpet at 6 extravagant hairstyles. Navaratri Garba selected as one of the three finalists youth to seniors. The event also included p.m. on Opening Night, September 29th in Oakbrook." is very special for me as it honors Shakti Other than Bollywood songs, she also prizes for the best female and male A carefully curated collection of independent films, shorts, in very rhythmic ways said Nisha had recorded for several Gujarati films. dancers for Garba and Raas as well as documentaries, events and discussions will create the three- Deshpande. Her mother Dina Modi Her recent hit was "Udi Udi Jaye" in film best dressed couple. The event day Festival experience. The Festival will open at the added that "we all love the whole Rees in year 2017 written by Javed concluded in wee hours of morning Oakbrook AMC Theater, with Red Carpet performances by atmosphere of colors, the clothes and of Akhtar. highlighted by devotional Arti of Mataji. local dance companies on the central festival theme of course, the music and then there is Bhoomi's category of singing talent Sponsors of the events were New York "Women in Cinema". always the fun of dressing up". She includes Filmi, electronic pop and rock Life Insurance, American Family There is a stellar lineup of films this year including further explained to Asian Media USA music. It was natural for her to progress Insurance, Big Suchir, Deshi Hut Trapped, Dobara Phir Se, You Are My Sunday, Sonata, that western dress is replaced by to one of the most renowned popular Restaurant, Suga Builders, M. K. Shah Newton, Gurgaon, and many other short films and Lengha-choli, matching jewelry and foot singer during festival of Navratri Financial services, Raag and Rock documentaries. Filmmakers will also be present for wear. "Some prefer to wear traditional entertaining hefty crowd by her Entertainment, Suburban Medical, Dr. moderated Q&A sessions throughout the weekend through outfit while others go for modern look" spiritual and mystical singing of "Raas Ritish Patel, R.N. International, most of these films. Closing night festivities will take place at she added. When asked main purpose of and Garba" Verandah Senior Living, World Smart the Showplace Icon in the South Loop at 8 p.m., including an organizing such event, Dina replied that There were various booths at the LED, Devon Travel, Universal awards ceremony. Renowned actors Shabana Azmi and "this type of organized event promotes event ranging from designer attire and Accounting, Mr. Nilesh Topiwala, Accu Rajkummar Rao will walk the Red Carpet and Ms. Azmi will Indian culture to new generation who jewelry to dish services, banking Tax, World Money Exchange Inc, Hitesh be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Opening are born here Music for Navaratri products and even best-selling books on Gandhi and Anil Shah Night will close with the Chicago premiere of Newton by festival has to keep balance between success! Payal Shah did a marvelous job Media Partner of the event were Hi director Amit Masurkar and includes dynamic performances devotion and entertainment". of colorful complimentary decoration India, Asian Media USA and T V Asia by Rajkummar Rao. Newton premiered at the Berlin Film Internationally acclaimed Indian for the occasion of the hall including the (Photograph and Press release by Festival to rave reviews earlier this year. There will be a Q&A singer, 28, hailsfrom Vadodara, India. entrance. Asian Media USA) session with Mr. Rao after the film. Trivedi hails from a musical family from Explaining the importance of the Zeenat Aman Honored with DCSAFF Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON (TIP): Veteran is credited with a making a lasting impact acclaimed guests including Zeenat Aman, Bollywood diva Zeenat Aman was on the image of its leading actresses by Adil Hussain, Tannishtha Chatterjee, felicitated with lifetime achievement introducing the modern look to Hindi Montgomery County Executive Ike award for her contribution in the field of cinema. Ms. Aman has won numerous Leggett, Delegate Aruna Miller (now cinema at the DC South Asia Film Festival awards including Filmfare Best running for Congress in Maryland's 6th (DCSAFF) which was held Sept. 8-10 at Supporting Actress for Hare Rama Hare Congressional District), directors Anant Montgomery College's Rockville Krishna (1972), Bollywood Awards 'Award Mahadevan, Vinay Pujara, Indira Somani Campusin Washington, D.C. The sixth for Lifetime Achievement' - Lifetime of among others. annual DC South Asian Film Festival was Glamour (2003), and Best Contribution to Alankrita Shrivastava-directed presented by the DC South Asian Arts Indian Cinema at the 11th IIFA awards "Lipstick Under My Burkha" received the Council, Inc. in Partnership with (2011). best feature film award while special jury Montgomery College. The event featured three days of the mention for best feature film went to "The Indian American philanthropist Frank premieres of award-winning films from Valley" and "Elephants in the Coffee" Islam presented the award to the 65-year- South Asian countries. Screenings bagged the prize for the best documentary. old actor saying that she 'defined girlhood included feature films, short films by Ananth Mahadevan got Best Director and womanhood for generations of South Montgomery College Students, and award for Dr. Rukhmabai. Adil Hussain Asians.' Zeenat Aman is best known for documentaries as well as Q & A sessions received best actor award for Hotel her work in Hindi films during the 70s and with directors and actors. The opening and Salvation and Pragati Kolagewas adjudged Yesteryear Bollywood star Zeenat Aman was felicitated with lifetime achievement award at the DC South Asia 80s. An award-winning actress, Ms. Aman closing night galas featured stars and as the best actress for Palyawadasi. Film Festival THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 US 23 Indian American Congressmen USIBC Global Summit Aims to Renew Bera, Krishnamoorthi Included in US-India Key Linkages Jobs for America Task Forces

Two Indian American Congressmen - Ami Bera (California) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois) have been named as co-chairs of Left to right: US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross; Ambassador Alice Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and "Jobs for America" task forces which were launched on Sept 13 Central Asian Affairs and Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Department of State; Ambassador of India to the United States Navtej Sarna; and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorti (D-IL). WASHINGTON (TIP): Two Indian American Congressmen - WASHINGTON (TIP): The U.S. relationship will be determined by the the flourishing mobile economy in India Ami Bera (California) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois) have Chamber's U.S.-India Business Council necessity to expand job creation, and around the world." been named as co-chairs of "Jobs for America" task forces which (USIBC) on Sept 12 hosted the inaugural economic growth, and innovation in "Amazon is pleased to contribute to were launched on Sept 13. House Democratic Caucus Chairman 'Road to Global Entrepreneurship' both countries." the Global Entrepreneurship Conclave Joe Crowley (D-NY) announced the launch of the unified effort Summit, part of its Global The summit included remarks from to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, from House Democrats to craft a real legislative agenda for Entrepreneurship Conclave, in Ambassador Alice Wells, Acting and the empowerment of women in America that will benefit the hardest-working Americans and Washington, D.C. The summit brought Assistant Secretary of State for South India - which are all at the heart of middle-class families in Queens, the Bronx, and across the together key stakeholders, including and Central Asian Affairs and Acting Amazon's business in India," said nation. U.S. government officials, government of Special Representative for Afghanistan Meche. The task forces will create opportunities for job growth, boost India officials, and industry leaders and Pakistan, U.S. Department of State; "As an entrepreneurial company, hardworking families, and give every worker the opportunity to from across sectors to renew the two Ambassador of India to the United Cvent recognizes that bringing people achieve the American dream by developing legislation focused countries' key linkages and advance States Navtej Sarna; Ambassador of together and fostering innovation on investing in key industries, restoring worker benefits, their mutual interests. Israel to the United States Ron Dermer; regardless of borders is a key to success," removing barriers to help workers find stable and well-paying Participants from the U.S. and India and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorti (D-IL). said Aggarwal. "We are proud to be part jobs, helping our veteran communities transition to the discussed the power of innovation and The event also included a panel of a summit that will encourage workforce, and identifying jobs of the future. entrepreneurship to accelerate discussion on building communities entrepreneurship around the world." "Our economy isn't working for far too many Americans. economic growth, create jobs, and through private-sector collaboration, Formed in 1975 at the request of the Middle-class families and hardworking men and women encourage groundbreaking ideas in with participation from Monique U.S. and Indian governments, the U.S.- struggle to attain the opportunities they so greatly deserve, find order to serve the citizens of both Meche, vice president of global public India Business Council is the premier financial security, and retire with confidence," said Chairman nations. U.S. Commerce Secretary policy for Amazon; Angela Baker, business advocacy organization, Crowley. "Americans want to know what Democrats stand for Wilbur Ross addressed the summit, director of Qualcomm Wireless Reach; comprised of 350 top-tier U.S. and Indian and how we'll fight for them. This effort will provide a specific which is the first in a series, and he and Reggie Aggarwal, founder and CEO companies advancing U.S.-India roadmap for how families in Queens, the Bronx, and across discussed the importance of the of Cvent. The discussion focused on commercial ties. USIBC is the largest America can obtain better wages, better jobs, and a better bilateral ties between the U.S. and India. advancing policy frameworks to grow bilateral trade association in the United future." Secretary Ross said the U.S. entrepreneurship, especially in States, with liaison presence in New The task forces will be chaired by a cross-section of members administration is encouraged by India's emerging markets, and the role of York, Silicon Valley, and New Delhi. of the House Democratic Caucus. During the coming months, economic reforms, and he highlighted women in growing jobs and economies. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the co-chairs of the task force will meet with business and labor the important role that the U.S.-India "Many women in emerging economies world's largest business federation leaders, entrepreneurs, and middle-class Americans to develop a Business Council has played in have the ideas and ambitions needed to representing the interests of more than legislative package that will benefit all Americans. furthering the commercial partnership succeed, but are held back by a lack of 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, The co-chairs of the task forces are Reps. Matt Cartwright over its 42-year existence. access to business skills, education, and regions, as well as state and local (Pennsylvania), Jimmy Gomez (California), Donald Norcross "The U.S.-India strategic and networks, and capital," said Baker. chambers and industry associations. Its (New Jersey), Bonnie Watson Coleman (New Jersey), Don Beyer commercial partnership is unique and "Mobile technology can break down International Affairs division includes (Virginia), Brendan Boyle (Pennsylvania), Brenda Lawrence complementary in nature," said Khush common barriers of skill and access and more than 70 regional and policy experts (Michigan), Raul Ruiz (California), Ami Bera (California), Lisa Choksy, acting president of the USIBC. connect entrepreneurs to information, and 25 country- and region-specific Blunt Rochester (Delaware), Mark Pocan (Michigan), Marc "These discussions at the Global resources, and consumers. By fostering business councils and initiatives. The Veasey (Texas), Suzan DelBene (Washington), Debbie Dingell Entrepreneurship Summit are timely and investing in programs that use U.S. Chamber also works closely with 117 (Michigan), Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois), Darren Soto and necessary because we believe that wireless solutions, we are enabling American Chambers of Commerce (Florida), Julia Brownley (California), Ruben Gallego (Arizona), the next phase of the bilateral women entrepreneurs to participate in abroad. Donald McEachin (Virginia), and Brad Schneider (Illinois). Members of WA Delegation Call for Protecting Dreamers

WASHINGTON (TIP): In a letter to Earlier, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal President Trump, led by Senator Patty heavily criticized Trump for his decision to Murray (D-WA) and Indian American terminate the DACA Program. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), "President Trump is destroying the future members of the Washington congressional of nearly 800,000 young men and women who delegation, including Senator Maria were brought here by their parents and know Cantwell (D-WA) and Representatives Adam no other country but this one. After toying Smith (WA-09), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan with their futures and raising their hopes DelBene (WA-01), Denny Heck (WA-10) and with talk of his 'big heart,' Donald Trump Derek Kilmer (WA-06), urged President has shown exactly what his priorities are. He Trump to reconsider his decision to repeal has once again sided with hate and DACA and make sure that Dreamers' xenophobia, putting in place a repeal that is application information is not used for cruel, inhumane and unjust", she said. immigration enforcement. The members Termination of the program will impact also called on President Trump to work with more than 17,500 Washingtonians who have Congress to pass clean legislation to protect been granted DACA status in Washington Dreamers. State. Moreover, this move by the Trump "We write to express our profound administration will cost the state an disappointment in your decision to repeal estimated $1.1 billion in annual gross the DACA program. This repeal will impose domestic product (GDP). severe harm, not only on the 800,000 DACA recipients nationally, but also the broader community," the letter said. "We urge you to Termination of the program will impact more immediately work with Congress to pass than 17,500 Washingtonians who have been clean legislation to protect Dreamers." granted DACA status in Washington State THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 THINGS THAT MAKE YOUR RELATIONSHIP STRONGER es, being understanding, caring, adjusting, et al, are the must-have Ytraits to run a beautiful, long- term relationship. But one cannot underestimate the importance of those little gestures and habits that make your partner smile. We are not talking about expensive gifts and lavish dates; it is about being offered a cup of coffee in the morning when you are down with a horrendous headache. Or, something as simple as dropping your lady love home when it's late. Keeping this idea in mind, here are five sweet gestures that will keep the spark of your relationship alive and bring you both closer... SILENCE ISN’T ALWAYS SEND A GOOD MORNING AND GOOD NIGHT TEXT BAD IN A RELATIONSHIP It's a nice feeling when your day o you always have to talk things out with your begins and ends with a sweet text from partner?" A friend asked me this, as she spoke about your partner. We are not talking about Dhow her boyfriend is never keen on talking things out elaborate, mushy messages that make no after an argument. More importantly, she was beginning to sense. Wishing your partner a good day wonder if having a discussion with him would make matters ahead, or a good night kiss just before better or worse. he/she is about to sleep is all the effort Verbal communication is a small part of the whole required to bring a smug smile on your communication process; expressing what is on our minds partner's face. from time to time keeps misunderstandings at bay.But, as is BE ALL EARS WHEN NEEDED with the phrase "too much of a good thing...", sometimes too much chatting can become a distraction from addressing It's always important to pay heed to pertinent issues, and finding a solution. your partner's problems and offer Psychologists point out that the most important advice. communication — that makes or breaks relationships — is Also, there are days when you just through body language or other non-verbal cues, like tone of want someone to listen to all the crap better. It exposes you both to different life special. These words won't hurt, nor voice, facial expressions, gestures etc. Sometimes, you need that has happened with you throughout situations and tests your compatibility. would they cost you any money... right? to lay off the talking and let silence speak for you. the day, and simply say nothing. It Plus, you both get to spend quality STAYING CONNECTED Coming back to my friend's quandary, no... one must not requires a bit of patience but this mere time together, explore a new place, and always talk things out without gauging the importance of gesture would do all the talking. Be that create memories that you can cherish THROUGHOUT THE DAY what you are about to discuss. person in your partner's life and for years to come. Our hectic lifestyles do not allow us to In short, not talking is also a kind of communication, and eventually, it would take your bond to SAY THOSE WORDS! call them (for no reason!) in every three at times, the need of the hour. It is also important to next level. hours but a one-line message takes no remember that talking means nothing if it is not backed by TRAVEL TOGETHER Speaking the right things at the right time. It shows that your partner is action. You can tell your partner all you want about how time helps to hit the bull's eye! First of always there on your mind and you sorry you are but unless you do something to show it — for Traveling together is one of the best all, express your love to partner and prioritise them over others. example, don't repeat your mistakes, or not hold a grudge a— ways to understand your companion gently remind them how they make your Source: TOI your words mean nothing. FOOD CORNER PANEER PASANDA PUNJABI RAJMA INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 200 gm cubed paneer, 2 1 cup soaked overnight red kidney beans, 1 1/2 tablespoon teaspoon refined oil, 2 yoghurt (curd), 1/2 teaspoon washed & dried fenugreek, leaves tablespoon tomato puree, 1/2 ( methi), 2 pinch red chilli powder, 1 pinch salt, 1/2 teaspoon dash sugar, 1 teaspoon cumin grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon powder, 1 cut into strips cumin seeds, 1/4 cup tomato puree, 1/4 teaspoon powdered capsicum ( green pepper), 1 turmeric, 1 teaspoon refined oil, 2 tablespoon grated onion, 1/2 tablespoon garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder. teaspoon garam masala powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli Method powder, salt as required. To prepare this easy Punjabi Rajma recipe, soak the Method kidney beans in water for around 8 hours. Then take a pressure cooker and add the kidney beans, water and and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium flame. Keep stirring Heat oil in a frying pan on medium flame and add the salt in it. Pressure cook the soaked kidney beans with the ingredients so that they don't stick to the bottom of garlic paste in it. salt for about 20 minutes or till they become soft. Once the pan. Then add coriander powder, cumin powder along done, strain the excess water. Stir for about 30 seconds and add the tomato puree, salt, with dry fenugreek and chilli powder in the pan. Cook till sugar, red chilli powder, cumin powder and garam Now take a pan and add refined oil in it. Heat it over oil floats to the surface. masala. Mix well. moderate flame. Then put grated onions in it and fry till Once done, add in cooked kidney beans and bring it to a they turn slightly pinkish in hue. Add garlic along with Add capsicum and saute for a minute on medium flame. boil. After 2 minutes, add salt and simmer the dish for ginger in the same pan and cook the ingredients for Turn off the flame and add paneer. Mix well. around 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander and about 2-3 minutes on medium flame. Stir well and add garam masala powder. You may also add a dollop of Transfer to a microwave proof bowl and microwave it on yoghurt in the pan and cook on low heat for 2 more cream for a creamy flavour. You can serve this delicious high for 3-4 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander minutes. Punjabi Rajma recipe with boiled rice, jeera rice or even and serve hot with chapatis. Now add tomato puree and turmeric powder in the pan, plain rotis. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 HEALTH & FITNESS 25 GETTING INKED MAY HARM YOUR

IMMUNE SYTEM Packaged food won’t BERLIN (TIP): Getting a permanent tattoo can cause chronic enlargement of the lymph nodes — an important part of our immune system — a study has warned. fight malnutrition Toxic impurities that make up the ink in tattoos can travel inside the body in the form of nano-particles and affect the lymph he Women and Child Development ministry has nodes, researchers said. written to all states and union territories that there Little is known about the potential impurities in the colour Tisn't enough evidence to support the use of Ready-to- mixture applied to the skin. Most tattoo inks contain organic Use-Therapeutic foods (RUTF) for managing severe acute pigments, but also include preservatives and contaminants like malnutrition (SAM). nickel, chromium, manganese or cobalt. This is a blow to the multi-crore complex of international Besides carbon black, the second most common ingredient used NGOs who push packaged food as a strategy to address in tattoo inks is titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white pigment usually severe malnutrition and companies that produce them.The applied to create certain shades when mixed with colorant, WCD letter pointed to the concern that "use of RUTF may researchers said. replace nutritional best practices and family foods that TiO2 is also commonly used in food additives, sunscreens and children should normally be eating". paints. Delayed healing, along with skin elevation and itching, are exposure, researchers said. It said this could impact negatively on continued often associated with white tattoos, and by consequence with the Scientists also used the technique of Fourier transform breastfeeding in children older than six months and use of TiO2. infrared spectroscopy to assess bio-molecular changes in the undermine importance of providing nutritional counseling. The hazards that potentially derive from tattoos were tissues in the proximity of the tattoo particles. The letter referred to the health ministry's February 2009 previously known only by chemical analysis of the inks and their "We already knew that pigments from tattoos would travel letter that categorically stated that the use of RUTF for degradation products in vitro. to the lymph nodes because of visual evidence. The lymph management of malnutrition is not an accepted policy of the Researchers at European Synchrotron Radiation Facility nodes become tinted with the colour of the tattoo. It is the government and that its instructions in this respect should (ESRF) in Germany used X-ray fluorescence measurements on response of the body to clean the site of entrance of the be "strictly complied with". ID21 which allowed them to locate titanium dioxide at the micro tattoo," researchers said. Recently, responding to public health activists and and nano range in the skin and the lymphatic environment. "What we didn't know is that they do it in a nano form, paediatricians protesting against the promotion of They found a broad range of particles up to several which implies that they may not have the same behaviour as commercially produced RUTF for treating SAM, the health micrometres in size in human skin, but only smaller (nano) the particles at a micro level. And that is the problem—we ministry had stated that it was only "temporarily helpful for particles were transported to the lymph nodes. This may lead don't know how nanoparticles react," said Bernhard Hesse, nutritional rehabilitation" and not of benefit to "a common to the chronic enlargement of the lymph node and lifelong from ESRF. Source: PTI household in developing appropriate food habits for children as against home augmented food". The health ministry added that based on findings of SAM alliance constituted by the government, it concluded that what was required was a "comprehensive family centric approach involving care-givers instead of a food centric Serious illnesses that are approach". Source: TOI Fast paper-based tuberculosis spread by mosquitoes test developed

sk anyone what they think the most dangerous creature on BEIJING (TIP): Scientists have developed a fast, paper- the planet is, and the answers will most likely be sharks, based test to diagnose tuberculosis that can be read with a Acrocodiles, anacondas or poisonous jelly fishes. What you smartphone, a technology that is increasingly available in probably do not realise is that there is a creature, just as emerging economies. dangerous as these, lurking near you. Mosquitoes are said to Diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) early can allow patients to cause millions of deaths across the world each year due to their receive the medicine they need and also help prevent the disease spreading ability. disease from spreading. Here are five diseases that mosquitoes spread and ways how However, in resource-limited areas, equipment you can protect yourselves from them. requirements and long wait times for results are obstacles to Malaria diagnosis and treatment. To tackle this problem, Chien-Fu Chen from National WHO suggests that almost half of the world's population is at Taiwan University and colleagues come up with a more risk of getting this disease. Malaria infection is caused by the practical diagnostic test that can be read with a smartphone. Plasmodium parasite and is transmitted by the female Anopheles The researchers combined gold nanoparticles with mosquito. It develops in the mosquito's body for up to 18 days and fluorescent single-stranded DNA sequences that bind to the is then passed on through mosquito's saliva when it bites an mosquito, which is the same carrier of dengue, Chikungunya genetic material of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the individual. Once the malaria parasite enters the blood stream, the has signs similar to that of dengue. These include headache, bacteria that cause TB. infected person shows several symptoms including fever, chills, fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and severe joint These nanoparticles were then incorporated into a paper- sweating, headaches etc. In extremely aggravated cases, the pain. It is also one of the reasons that it is misdiagnosed. If based device. Adding even a minute amount of lab-derived, infection can cause more serious reactions such as kidney failure prolonged, chikungunya can cause severe pain and weakness double-stranded DNA from M tuberculosis changed the and death if left untreated. in the limbs that could last several months. However, there is colour of the test spots within an hour. Dengue fever no vaccine or antiviral drug treatment for this disease, which A smartphone camera was used to analyse the colour is why it is important to take adequate preventive measures change to determine the bacterial concentration. This mosquito-borne infection is caused by four closely related against it. The researchers also tested a tissue sample from an viruses (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4), and is found in Lymphatic Filariasis infected patient to further demonstrate that the device could tropical and sub-tropical climates. Symptoms include high fever, be used in the field. severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain. It Also known as elephantiasis, lymphatic filariasis is an The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in could also include rashes, nausea and vomiting, which might lead infection that attacks the lymphatic system and causes 2015, 1.4 million people died from TB, with most of these to haemorrhagic shock and multi-organ failure. Figures suggest painful, swollen limbs. There are three parasitic filarial deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, that about 100 million people get infected by this virus across the worms that can cause this disease, of which the Wuchereria researchers said. globe. Already more than 11,000 new dengue cases have been Bancrofti is responsible for almost 90% cases. These parasites Early diagnosis could help curb these numbers. However, detected in the country in 2017, causing 11 deaths. can be carried by different kinds of mosquitoes and are conventional methods such as sputum smear microscopy, Chikungunya transmitted to humans through a bite. This parasite is said to chest X-rays and molecular-based tests require equipment, infect around 120 million people worldwide, and almost 1.4 electricity and specialised personnel that are not always Transmitted through the bite of the Aedes Aegypti billion people are at risk of contracting it. available in remote or developing areas. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 NEW LASER TECHNOLOGY CAN MAKE OBJECTS INVISIBLE NASA GRAVITY MAP SHOWS LONDON (TIP): Scientists have developed a cloaking technology that can make opaque materials invisible by using light waves from lasers, paving the way for novel ways MARS HAS POROUS CRUST of camouflaging objects. A completely opaque material is irradiated from above WASHINGTON (TIP): Mars' crust is with a specific wave pattern - with the effect that light waves not as dense as previously thought, from the left can pass through the material without any which means that at least a part of it is obstruction. relatively porous, suggests a gravity map The technique can be applied to different kinds of waves, of the red planet created by NASA and should work with sound waves just as well as with light scientists. waves, researchers said. The finding may help better "Complex materials such as a sugar cube are opaque, understand the red planet's interior because light waves inside them are scattered multiple structure and evolution, according to the times," said Stefan Rotter, from Technische Universitat Wien US space agency. (TU Wien) in Austria. However, scientists said that they "A light wave can enter and exit the object, but will never cannot rule out the possibility of a pass through the medium on a straight line. Instead, it is different mineral composition or scattered into all possible directions," said Rotter. perhaps a thinner crust. For years many different attempts have been made to "The crust is the end-result of outwit this kind of scattering, creating a "cloak of everything that happened during a invisibility." planet's history, so a lower density could Special materials have been worked out, for example, have important implications about which are able to guide light waves around an object. Mars' formation and evolution," said Alternatively,also experiments have been performed with Sander Goossens of NASA's Goddard objects that can emit light by themselves. Space Flight Center in Maryland, US. When an electronic display sends out exactly the same The researchers mapped the density light as it absorbs in the back, it can appear invisible, at least of the Martian crust, estimating the when looked at in the right angle. average density is 2,582 kilogrammes "We did not want to reroute the light waves, nor did we per cubic metre. That is comparable to want to restore them with additional displays. Our goal was the average density of the lunar crust. to guide the original light wave through the object, as if the Typically, Mars' crust has been object was not there at all," said Andre Brandstotter, one of considered at least as dense as Earth's the authors of the study. oceanic crust, which is about 2,900 "This sounds strange, but with certain materials and kilogrammes per cubic metre. Typically, Mars' crust has been considered at least as dense as Earth's oceanic crust, using our special wave technology,it is indeed possible," said The new value is derived from Mars' which is about 2,900 kilogrammes per cubic metre. Brandstotter. gravity field, a global model that can be Image Credit: NASA/Goddard/UMBC/MIT/E. Mazarico To make the laser shine, energy has to be supplied by extracted from satellite tracking data means of a pump beam. Otherwise, the laser material using sophisticated mathematical tools. As a result, previous estimates relied in use before the GRAIL mission. behaves just like any other material - it absorbs part of the The gravity field for Earth is more heavily on studies of the The resulting estimate for the density incident light."The crucial point is to pump energy into the extremely detailed, because the data sets composition of Mars' soil and rocks. of the Moon's crust essentially matched material in a spatially tailored way such that light is have very high resolution. "We are coming to the conclusion that the GRAIL result of 2,550 kilogrammes amplified in exactly the right places, while allowing for Recent studies of the Moon by it is not enough just to know the per cubic metre. absorption at other parts of the material," said Konstantinos NASA's Gravity Recovery and Interior composition of the rocks," said Greg From the new model, the team Makris from the University of Crete in Greece. Source: PTI Laboratory, or GRAIL, mission also Neumann, co-author of the research generated global maps of the crust's yielded a precise gravity map. paper published in the journal density and thickness. These maps Now, self-flying drone to The data sets for Mars do not have as Geophysical Research Letters. show the kinds of variations the much resolution, so it is more difficult Before taking on Mars, the researchers expect, such as denser quickly deliver food, medicine to pin down the density of the crust researchers tested their approach by crust beneath Mars' giant volcanoes. from current gravity maps. applying it to the gravity field that was Source: PTI Apple unveils new smartwatch, says it is world’s top watch CUPERTINO (TIP): Apple unveiled an updated version of its smartwatch GENEVA (TIP): Scientists have developed an autonomous today, as it claimed the device had drone that uses cutting-edge technology to quickly deliver become the top-selling watch in the parcels such as letters, medicine, first-aid supplies and food world ahead of rivals such as Rolex and weighing up to 500 grammes. Fossil. The device will never get stuck in traffic, it is programmed to The Apple Watch Series 3 has its own avoid obstacles, and it can reach destinations on steep or uneven mobile connectivity which allows the terrain, researchers said. user to remain connected without a Its protective cage and foldable design mean that it can be smartphone for phone calls, music and carried around in a backpack and used in total safety. other functions. The drone, developed by scientists at Ecole Polytechnique "The Apple Watch is now the number Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland, is equipped with several one watch in the world," Apple chief innovations that make it particularly safe, autonomous and easy executive Tim Cook told the media to transport. event, the first at the company's The unique idea here is that the drone becomes the package "spaceship" campus in Cupertino. event, where the company was set to what wearables were always intended to that wraps around the cargo before flight, just like a mail While Apple has not provided detailed announce a new range of iPhones. do, and that is to detect maladies before package, researchers said. sales figures for the watch, Cook said The watch with cellular connectivity they impact people," Moor said. "This is The foldable carbon-fibre cage protects the drone and the sales were up 50 percent in the past will be available in nine countries a great step in the industry." cargo in case of a collision or fall. quarter from a year earlier. September 22 starting at $399, Apple The event was a tribute to late Apple The recipient can catch the drone mid-flight without being Apple said the new smartwatch offers said. co-founder Steve Jobs, who died in 2011, injured by the propellers, which are located within the structure several improvements including cellular Analyst Patrick Moorhead of Moor and was the first event at the Steve Jobs and have a safety system so that they stop when the cage is connectivity and applications to help Insights & Strategy, who was attending Theater on Apple's new campus. opened. The origami-inspired design means that the frame can detect health problems such as heart the event, said the new device was a "We dedicated this theater to Steve be folded and unfolded in a single movement. It can be flattened arrythmia. significant step forward with arrythmia because we loved him and because he in just a few seconds, reducing the drone’s volume by 92 per cent "You can receive a call with just your detection. loved days like this," Cook said. so that it can easily be slipped inside a backpack. Source: PTI watch," Apple's Jeff Williams told the "I believe this kind of capability is Source: AFP THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 BIZ & FINANCE 27 GOLD RETAKES RS 31,000 VW RECALLS 4.86 MN LEVEL ON DEMAND PUSH, VEHICLES IN CHINA OVER SOARS RS 650 AIRBAG CONCERNS BEIJING (TIP): Volkswagen will recall almost five million vehicles in China over airbag concerns, Chinese authorities said on Thursday, dealing a new blow to the German automaker in the world’s largest car market. VW and its joint ventures with Chinese partners FAW and SAIC will start withdrawing 4.86 million vehicles fitted with potentially faulty airbags NEW DELHI (TIP): Gold on Sept 14 took strength from a made by Japan’s bankrupt airbag giant positive trend overseas by surging Rs 650 per 10 grams to Takata from March 2018, according to seize the Rs 31,000 level, driven up by fresh local buying. China’s top consumer watchdog. But silver fell sharply by Rs 350 to Rs 41,500 per kg, mainly The announcement came just 10 days due to softening demand by industrial units and coin makers. after VW and its local partners agreed to Tension still brews on the Korean front as North Korea is recall 1.82 million vehicles owing to a digging in its heels over the UN resolution and the sanction faulty fuel pump. over its most powerful nuclear test, analysts said. In March Volkswagen recalled nearly Any major uncertainty, according to experts, is directly 6,80,000 premium Audi cars in China proportional to the appeal of safe haven assets. Simply put, over defects in coolant pumps that could The announcement came just 10 days after VW and its the higher the turmoil, the greater the risk aversion, which lead to engine fires, and another 572,000 local partners agreed to recall 1.82 million vehicles pushes investors more towards safe asset classes, including due to potential problems arising from owing to a faulty fuel pump gold. leaks in the panoramic sunroof. Bullion traders said robust demand from local jewellers as The latest recall involves vehicles in the US, due to the risk that they could devices to evade emissions tests. well as retailers too fed the rally in gold prices. made between 2005 and 2017, according improperly inflate and rupture, The company pleaded guilty in March Globally,gold rose by 0.08 per cent to USD 1,323.60 an ounce to the General Administration of potentially firing deadly shrapnel at the to charges stemming from “dieselgate” after hitting a two-week low of USD 1,318.96. Silver too edged Quality Supervision, Inspection and occupants. and agreed to pay $4.3 billion in up 0.03 per cent to USD 17.75 an ounce in Singapore. Quarantine. The defect has been linked to 16 penalties—on top of $17.5 billion in civil In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per Of the vehicles being recalled, more deaths and scores of injuries worldwide. settlements. cent purity surged Rs 650 each to Rs 31,000 and Rs 30,850 per than 4.7 million units were made in China is a crucial market for VW, Volkswagen still faces legal 10 grams, respectively. The precious metal had lost Rs 650 in Chinese factories and 103,573 are which sold nearly four million vehicles challenges in Germany and worldwide, the last two days. imports. in the world’s biggest auto market last and has so far set aside more than 22 Sovereign continued to be traded at the previous level of years. billion euros ($24.4 billion) to cover Rs 24,700 per piece of eight grams. Takatahas recalled some 100 million VW is still trying to recover from the costs. Experts estimate the final bill In contrast, silver ready dropped Rs 350 to Rs 41,500 per kg airbags produced for some of the largest controversy after it admitted in 2015 to from the scandal could be even higher. and weekly-based delivery cracked below the 41,000 mark by automakers, including about 70 million equipping its diesel cars with defeat Source: AFP sliding Rs 370 to Rs 40,930 per kg. Silver coins, however, held steady at Rs 74,000 for buying and Rs 75,000 for selling of 100 pieces. Source: PTI Shell cos: I-T Dept, MCA to Suzuki to pump in fresh share PAN, audit reports

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Income Tax Department and the investment of Rs 3,800 cr in Gujarat Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) have signed a pact to regularly share data, including PAN and audit reports of GANDHINAGAR (TIP): Japan’s school near Hanslapur facility,” he firms, to crack down on shell companies, the government Suzuki Motor Corp on Thursday added. said on Thursday. announced fresh investments of around Last week Maruti Suzuki India The pact aims at curbing the menace of money laundering, Rs 3,800 crore in Gujarat to add a third Chairman R C Bhargava had stated that black money and misuse of corporate structure by shell car production plant. SMC was also considering setting up a companies, a finance ministry statement said. The company along with its partners fourth production line of 2.5 lakh units The MoU for Automatic and Regular Exchange of Toshiba and Denso will also invest at Hansalpur plant to take its total Information between was signed between the MCA and around Rs 1,150 crore for a new unit to capacity to a million units. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on September 6 and produce lithium ion batteries. Suzuki said as part of strategy for took effect the same day, it said. The new investment in enhancing adapting to new technologies, SMC Under the pact, tax authorities will now relay audit reports capacity of the Hansalpur plant will along with its partners Toshiba and of corporates and specific information from their I-T returns take the company’s total investment in Denso will invest USD 180 million along with PAN data to MCA. the facility to around Rs 13,400 crore, (around Rs 1,151 crore) to manufacture Besides, financial statements filed by corporates with the where it has already put in Rs 9,600 crore lithium ion batteries. Registrar of Companies, returns of allotment of shares and on two plants along with another engine The batteries will be used for “hybrid statement of financial transactions received from banks will and transmission production unit. of 2.5 lakh units per annum, while the vehicles manufactured in India and now be shared between the two departments. The Hansalpur-based plant is Suzuki engine and transmission unit has a export these genuinely manufactured in “A Data Exchange Steering Group has also been Motor Corp’s first wholly-owned unit in capacity to produce 5 lakh units a year. India vehicles to international market”, constituted for the initiative which will meet periodically to India. The overall production capacity of Suzuki said. review the data exchange status and take steps to further Announcing the fresh investments, SMC along with its Indian arm, Maruti The plant is expected to be operational improve the effectiveness of the two agencies,” it added. Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) Chairman Suzuki’s two plants in Haryana will from 2020, he said adding, “We plan to The MoU will ensure that both MCA and CBDT have Osamu Suzuki said the company will increase to 22.5 lakh units annually. continue with our efforts to promote seamless PAN-CIN (Corporate Identity Number) and PAN- invest Rs 3,800 crore on the third plant Currently, the first plant at Hansalpur make-in-India program further”. DIN (Director Identity Number) linkage for regulatory which will have a production capacity of produces premium hatchback Baleno. Last year, SMC had joined hands with purposes. 2.5 lakh units annually. The second plant along with the engine Toshiba Corporation and Denso to set up “The information shared will pertain to both Indian When the third plant starts and transmission units is expected to go a plant in India to produce lithium ion corporates as well as foreign corporates operating in India,” functioning fully, the SMC’s Gujarat on stream in 2019. batteries. the statement said. plant will have a total capacity of 7.5 He said with the new investment, the The three Japanese entities inked an The data will also be shared for the purpose of carrying lakh units per annum. He, however, did company’s Hansalpur facility will will agreement to form a joint venture to tap out scrutiny, inspection, investigation and prosecution. not elaborate on the time for help in generating employment for growing popularity for electric vehicles The government has already said that over 1.06 lakh commissioning of the third plant. 10,000 people, including suppliers. in India and supply lithium-ion battery directors will be disqualified for their association with shell The first two plants also have capacity “We will also construct a hospital and packs in the country. Source: PTI companies. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

BEJAN DARUWALLA Email- [email protected] | Phone : +91-9825470377 | www.bejandaruwalla.com Predictions for the month of SEPTEMBER, 2017 Today there is computerized voice type analysis. My observation is you, Scorpio, Taurus and Libra are blessed with the baritone which persuades people to do your bidding. This is certainly yoga time or yoke time or partnerships of all possible sorts. I suggest yoga and partnership with God will be exceptionally fruitful. Enjoy it. Life is sweet but short. Cleanliness, purity and mysterious creativity is associated with you Virgos because your name is associated with Virgin Mary the mother of Christ. That's why I predict that Virgo Narendra Modi will be able to cleanse and purify the Ganges. Mighty achievement. But Virgos are school masters. School masters are perhaps too rigid and lay down the law a bit too hard for others to follow. A little bit of tolerance and flexibility is needed. After all, all human beings have their failings.

Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: Never believe that your life is useless. Never Leo Sprinter Bolt was defeated in the recent Pressures are certainly going to mount in terms of believe that after your death there will be Olympics. But though defeated the winner prestige and work. Your attitude will be mighty complete silence. Never believe that your bowed down to him and paid homage. This is the important. Stay hopeful, buoyant and do not lose grave and resting place will be unmarked. Be clue to your powerful personality, your image your confidence under any circumstances. You sure that your vibrations will remain in the and finally your great spirituality. The Sun is may have to work hard on two fronts home and ether forever. In other words, be sure that in your main planet therefore the mantra is work very sincerely. The mantra for you is, "OM one way or the other you will never be specially meant for you. OM HRAM HREEM JHRAM JHREEM JHROOM SA GURUVE forgotten. HROM SA SURYAYE NAMAH NAMAH". Taurus: Virgo: Capricorn: Music, the arts and the rhythm of life itself go This is the month when you can sweep away one Pilgrimages, spirituality of totally different naturally with you Taureans. September is the and all by your diligence, intelligence, dimension, tours and the ability to synchronize month for all of this. Add to it genuine inspiration and undoubted sincerity as well as different trends and directions should help you in spirituality, tantra and mantra, birth of imagination. Knowing this it becomes your a thousand different ways. God favors you because children, bhajans, satsangs, entertainment and dharma to do all that you can not only for you certainly deserve it. This is high praise, nobly the natural flow of the energy of life itself. A yourself but for others. Love and duty are the deserved and won. Conference and meetings are month to show how good and great you can be. two wheels of your bicycle. foretold. Gemini: Libra: Aquarius: Ganesha quotes nothing great is easily won, The peace that passeth understanding as the Karmic debts will have to be paid, like it or lump Nothing great is easily lost, Every good deed Bible says can be yours. At the same time, it. The best thing is to accept it and go right ahead nobly done, will repay the cost. paradoxically, you may have to look after the bravely and intelligently. This is not going to be It means in simple language that you will be weak and the helpless. Expenses may mount. It easy. But in life the spiritual path can be one of rewarded in one way or the other for every is a month of paradoxes and contradictions. But thorns and thistles. Yes, you will be able to walk on good deed you have done. It means nothing given faith in God and your own self you will it. Otherwise also this is a slightly uneven month. good ever goes in vain. come out a winner. Pisces: Cancer: Scorpio: You will grow through what you go through. Though your grave might be unmarked be sure As the Bible says, "The truth shall make you Partnerships at all levels are predicted. The that you will never be swallowed in silence. A free". In other words, be absolutely honest in greatest partnership is with your Maker and your time to make your presence felt of transport your dealings and game set a match will be own Destiny. A time to heal others and thus be at and publicity, news and views and messages. finally yours. The simple reason is friends and peace with yourself. In short hostility and love, Extend a helping hand to one and all and well-wishers will flock to your side and support enmity and friendship all come to a meeting point, Mother Nature will do exactly the same for you once they know that you are sincere and co- a very unusual month. Journey with a stop-over is you. operative. possible.

Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological consultations. He can be reached at [email protected] and on phone 011-91-9825470377 www.bejandaruwalla.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 SPIRITUALITY 29

he vivacious festival of Durga Puja resonates with the devotional fervor of Tthe devotees of the Mother Goddess as it celebrates the Shakti (cosmic energy) in its various divine forms. Although it is indeed a significant Hindu religious festival, but it also DURGA PUJA marks a wonderful opportunity for people of various cultures to intermingle with each other. One can see the rich culture and tradition of India, especially , blossom in the ten-day long celebrations of Durga Puja. The major extravagant and ostentatious festivities begin on the last six days of the ten-day long celebrations. The ten- armed divine goddess, riding a lion, is worshiped with great fervor and zeal by Hindus, especially by Bengalis, across the globe. MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGINS OF DURGA PUJA As per the Hindu mythological legends, it is believed that the first ever Durga Puja was performed by Lord Rama in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October). It is said that Lord Rama invoked the blessing of the Goddess before declaring war on the mighty demon, King Ravana. This Durga Puja was quite different from the traditional worship of the mother goddess; therefore, this puja ceremony is also known as 'akal-bodhan', which stands for out-of-season worship. As per the legend, before going into the battle against the mighty Ravana, who had acquired many boons from the Gods, Lord Rama worshipped the 'Mahishasura Mardini' or the slayer of the buffalo-demon for the first time during this time of the year. It is said he made an offering of 108 blue lotuses and lit 108 lamps to seek the blessings of the Goddess. Since then, the tradition of Durga Puja began. HISTORIC ORIGINS OF DURGA PUJA As per the factual history, it is believed that large scale and lavish worship of Goddess Durga began in the late 1500s by wealthy landlords or zamindars of Dinajpur and Mandla in the region of Bengal. During 18th century, Raja Nabakrishna Deb of Shobhabajar, under the patronage of British, organized an elaborate puja in his household. These grand celebrations were open for the royalty as well as peasantry and thus, brought Durgostavs into the public domain. However, Puja itself. Thus, stylistic elements began to years, hung their weapons on a Shami tree on his guru Varatantu to accept by 19th century, the pujas started to be more be added to its exteriors as well as interiors. before entering the court of king Virat to "gurudakshina", after finishing his education. about community gathering rather than show Today,the pandals are made with painstaking spend the last one year in disguise. After the After lots of persistence his Guru, finally of money and power by the zamindars. craftsmanship and detailed work that are completion of that year on Vijayadashmi the asked for 14 crore gold coins, one crore for each The major step towards the beginning of absolutely thrilling. day of Dassera they brought down the of the 14 sciences he taught Kautsa. Kautsa community puja can be traced to twelve The tableaus and idols used for worship weapons from the Shami tree and declared went to king Raghuraj, who was known for his friends of Guptipara in Hoogly, West Bengal, have also gone through dynamic changes over their true identity. Since that day the genorisity and was an ancestor of Rama. But who were the first to collect money from the the period of time, though the basics are the exchange of Shami leaves on Dassera day just at that time he had emptied all his coffers local residents and organize the first small- same as in the early times. Even now, Durga is became symbols of good, will and victory. on the Brahmins, after performing the scale community puja in 1970, which came to worshipped along with her four children and LORD RAMA Vishvajit sacrifice. So, the king went to Lord be known as 'baro-yaari' puja (twelve-pal some attending deities. However, in earlier Indra and asked for the gold coins. Indra puja). This concept of baro-yaari puja was times, these all were part of a single tableau; This festival has immense mythological summoned Kuber, the god of wealth. Indra told replicated in Kolkata by Raja Harinath of nowadays, they are all depicted individually. significance. As per Ramayan, Ram did Kuber, "Make a rain of gold coins fall on the Cossimbazar, who performed such puja at his Durga Puja has immensely evolved since the "chandi-puja and invoked the blessings of "shanu" and "apati" trees round Raghuraja's ancestral home, Murshidabad from 1824 to medieval times. Today, modern aspects as Durga to kill Ravana, the ten-headed king of city of Ayodhya." The rain of coins began to 1831. well as technology has become its integral Lanka who had abducted Seeta and had fall. The king Raghu gave all the coins to The small-scale baro-yaari puja gradually part but the essence of religious devotion for charmed life. Durga divulged the secret to Ram Kautsa, who gave 14 crores gold coins to his transformed into a large-scale sarbajanin, or the Mother Goddess remains the same. how he could kill Ravana. Then after guru. The remaining coins were lavishly community puja, by 1910. The first such puja, CREATION OF GODDESS DURGA vanquishing him, Ram with Seeta and Laxman distributed to the people of Ayodhya city. This which was organized by full public returned victorious to his kingdom of Ayodhya happened on the day of Dussehra. In contribution, public control and public Goddess Durga represents a united front of on Diwali day. remembrance of this event the custom is kept participation, was established in Baghbazar all Divine forces against the negative forces of KAUTSA of looting the leaves of the "apati" trees and in Kolkata by the Sanatan Dharmotsahini evil and wickedness. The gods in heaven people present each other these leaves as "sone" Sabha. The rise of such community Durga decided to create an all-powerful being to kill Kautsa, the young son of Devdatt, insisted (gold). Puja in the 18th and the 19th century is greatly the demon king Mahishasur who was ready to credited for the development of the Hindu attack them. At that very moment a stream of Bengali culture. lightning dazzled forth from the mouths of If Hindus don't maintain Hinduism, Who shall save it? 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(732) 500-7453 Cell: 516.304.8808 Fax: 516.218.8009 Email: [email protected] PH# 718-925-0100 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 contd from page 1 would provide direct and indirect quickly, and to work out a package of border nonviolence and love toward all living beings, employment to about 20,000 people. security, excluding the wall, that is acceptable with nonviolence, non-absolutism and non- Bullet Train to boost to both sides," Schumer and Pelosi said. possessiveness as the three main principles. Fairly close to DACA deal In a tweet early this morning, Trump Mahatma Gandhi adopted many Jain India-Japan bilateral ties however said that no deal has been reached. principles in his life, although he was born but citizenship and "No deal was made last night on DACA. and raised Hindu. The professorship at UNT connectivity, civil aviation and science and Massive border security would have to be is named for the first Tirthankara, a spiritual technology.On the second and concluding day amnesty are not part of agreed to in exchange for consent. guide in Jain tradition who preaches the of Abe's visit, the two leaders issued a joint "Would be subject to vote," he said, refuting dharma, or righteous path. statement at the end of the 12th Indo-Japan the deal, says Trump claims being made by the Democratic leaders. On June 27, 2017 Jain Education and Joint Summit. Pelosi tended to disagree at a news Research Foundation signed an MoU to Speaking at the business summit, Abe said lawmakers Chuck Schumer and Nancy conference at the Capitol Hill. establish the Professorship in Jain Studies at the foundation of the friendship between the Pelosi claimed that they had reached a deal "I do believe that there is an understanding the University of North Texas (UNT). This two countries was laid when his grandfather, with the president to protect about 8,00,000 that down the road, there is an eventual path was the second major initiative after who was the then Prime Minister, visited young immigrants who came to America to citizenship in the DREAM Act, and that successful establishment of the Bhagwan India 60 years ago and his then Indian illegally as children and were given protection overwhelmingly,the American people support Mahavir Professorship of Jain Studies at counterpart Jawaharlal Nehru accepted him by the Obama-era Deferred Action for that," she said. Florida International University (FIU) in with open arms though Japan then had just Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. "In a poll today, over 50 per cent, and then, Miami in 2010. The professorship at FIU has started to recover from the battering of the Trump had scrapped the DACA program you know, 12 per cent want to send them back, flourished in the past 6 years exposing World War. earlier this month. and then others somewhere in the middle. But thousands of students to Jain values through "Today I and Modi have decided to start a "We are not looking at citizenship. We are it came up in the context of the suggestion academic courses and other programs. The new chapter in the friendship and develop not looking at amnesty. We are looking at that there might be other bills to be program at UNT aims to follow in the stronger bonds between the two countries," he allowing people to stay here," Trump told considered, and that did not last long," Pelosi footsteps of FIU to create a perpetual center of said. reporters. said. Jain education and research. UNT is ideally Modi described Abe as a "great friend of Trump said he is very close to a deal on The atmosphere during the White House suited for this endeavor with its many India" and his "best friend". Modi said in 2016- DACA. dinner last night, she said, was very friendly. scholars of Jainism and other Asian cultures. 17, Japan invested $4.7 billion in India, 80% "I just spoke with Paul Ryan, everybody's on "We made it clear from the start that there UNT is also one of the largest Tier-1 US higher than the previous year. "Japan is the board... We are talking about taking care of were certain concerns that we had about some universities with student body of almost third largest investor in India. This shows the people, people who were brought here, people of the president's statements relating to the 40,000 from diverse religious and ethnic optimism in Japan about India's economic who have done a good job. We will only do it if Muslim ban, Charlottesville, DACA decision backgrounds. development and bright future," he said. we get extreme security, not only surveillance and that we needed to establish some trust and James, who joined the UNT faculty in 1983, Expecting the bullet train project to be but everything that goes with surveillance. If confidence as we go forward. has included information about Jainism in completed by 2022-23, Abe said it would stand there is not a wall, we are doing nothing," he "One path to building that confidence and the courses on South Asian philosophy and out as a towering example of the growing said. trust would be the DREAM Act, DACA. The world religions that he teaches in the close ties between the two countries. He hoped In a statement after dinner with Trump at president likes to call it DACA. I believe that Department of Philosophy and Religion. The that during his next visit to Gujarat, he would the White House, Schumer and Pelosi said we have had enough conversation with the department also occasionally offers a course "come to Ahmedabad in the bullet train from that they have reached a deal with him on President with enough reiteration of his on Jainism, which was created after Pankaj Mumbai with Modi beside him, enjoying the DACA. commitment to protect the dreamers, in fact, Jain was hired as an assistant professor with beautiful scenery of India". "We had a very productive meeting at the publicly. You saw his statements, today, that it a joint appointment in the Department of Both PMs also unveiled the plaque for an White House with the president. The would not be wise to send these young people Philosophy and Religion and the Department institute in Vadodara to train about 4,000 discussion focused on DACA. We agreed to back," Pelosi added. (Source: PTI) of Anthropology. Jain taught a similar course personnel to run the bullet train. The project enshrine the protections of DACA into law at North Carolina State University. Dr. VK Raju Honored James also studies environmental movements in India and has traveled Founder-President of The Eye Foundation extensively to the nation for his research. of America. Dr. Raju is a clinical Professor, He said a Jain professorship at UNT "will department of Ophthalmology at West help to fortify the religion program and Virginia University. Through his Eye provide UNT with distinction." Foundation, he has been working all over the "Not every university includes information world, in particular in India, for the about Jainism as part of its courses, but prevention of avoidable blindness among there's a long legacy of the influence of children. He runs eye hospitals in his native Jainism throughout history. The religion's State of Andhra Pradesh. idea of nonviolence was extremely influential A renowned ophthalmologist, he has on Gandhi and also Martin Luther King, who received a number of prestigious recognitions adopted Gandhi's actions during the civil and honors. He was recently admitted to rights movement," he said. "Unfortunately,the Toledo University Hall of fame. idea of nonviolence is now getting less and less attention in the world." University of North Texas Interest from the professorship's endowment will eventually fund conferences Establishes Professorship focusing on nonviolence as it pertains to contemporary issues and bring speakers with in Jain Studies expertise in Jainism to UNT, James said. David Holdeman, dean of the College of Studies. The professorship aims to promote Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, said many Jainism, an ancient religion of India, in the faculty members and students in the college US. It was created in the university's College and at UNT are interested in cultural and of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences with a social issues pertaining to India. USD 500,000 gift from the Jain Education and "We hope that the Jain professorship will Research Foundation. help to foster additional discussion not only of The professorship was established by the Jainism in particular but also of Indian foundation to promote the study of Jainism, religion and culture more generally. We are an ancient religion of India, in the United excited and grateful to be able to launch this States. The central tenet of Jainism is new professorship," he said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 SOUTH ASIA 33 Pakistan poll panel issues arrest Rift in family over Sharif's warrant for ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's election commission has issued a successor as brother, nephew bailable arrest warrant against cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan for repeatedly failing to appear before it in a contempt case. The Election Commission of Pakistan was hearing a case distance themselves against 64-year-old Khan filed by a dissident from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and one of the founding members Akbar S ISLAMABAD (TIP): The sequence of Babar. events that followed the disqualification The ECP ordered the party chief to appear before the court of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif from office by on September 25. the Supreme Court in the Panama The counsel for Khan, Babar Awan, argued that the party Papers case has exposed a rift within the chief was abroad and had returned to the country just an hour Sharif family and the ruling PML-N ago. over the question of who will be the On this, the counsel for the petitioner argued that the ECP's successor of the ousted premier. orders have been violated. The by-election for a National "Had he (Imran Khan) respected the institutions, he would Assembly seat in Lahore, that fell vacant have been present here," said the counsel, asking the with Sharif becoming ineligible to commission to continue with the regular proceeding. remain a legislator, has brought in the Following this, the ECP reserved its judgement in the open the split in the party between his contempt case and issued bailable arrest warrants against daughter, Maryum, and his younger Khan, and ordered him to appear before the court on brother, Shahbaz Sharif, who is September 25. currently the CM of Punjab. The ECP in its order said that Khan should submit surety Knowing the delicacy of the power bond of Rs 100,000 until September 25 to avoid arrest and also struggle, Nawaz, after his ouster, had appear on September 25 for hearing in person. announced his younger brother to be his Last month, the ECP had issued a second show-cause notice successor but to be a PM, Shahbaz had to to Khan after he failed to reply to the earlier notice regarding be elected to the National Assembly.As a the contempt of court proceedings against him. stop-gap measure, Shahid Abbasi was Khan had initially challenged maintainability of the announced PM. Sharif also launched his next polls. are currently in London and will return contempt petition and raised objections over ECP's daughter to be his unofficial political "By announcing Khaqan Abbasi first once the election is over. While both jurisdiction to initiate contempt proceedings against him; the strategist and spokesperson while as the country's interim PM and then father and son have refrained from commission, however, declared on August 10 that it had the delaying the announcement of the name permanent, Nawaz Sharif has expressing their grievances in public, legal right to hear the contempt case. of the candidate who would contest the successfully denied control of PML-N to ex-home minister and Shahbaz's close It had then issued a formal show-cause notice to him, asking by-election. his younger brother till next election in friend, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, has him to submit a reply by August 23. PML-N veterans loyal to Shahbaz had mid-2018," said analyst Nusrat Javed. been doing the job. Khan had accused the ECP of being biased in the foreign privately said that it was just impossible Meanwhile, Nawaz picked Maryum to Nisar recently said Maryum could not funding case following which his counsel had tendered an that elder Sharif would bring his lead her mother's election campaign, be accepted as party leader. "Maryam apology with the commission. (PTI) younger brother as PM. Ahead of depriving his nephew, Hamza Shahbaz, should only be considered as the announcing that his wife Kulsoom from the job. daughter of Nawaz Sharif," he said, Suicide bomb near Nawaz would contest the by-election, it Nevertheless, Shahbaz and his son adding that Maryum had a long way to had almost become clear that Abbasi Hamza, have distanced themselves from go in order to prove herself as a leader. stadium in Kabul kills at least 3 would remain a "permanent PM" till the campaigning of Kulsoom Nawaz. They (PTI) KABUL (TIP): A suicide bomber blew himself up at a checkpoint near the main cricket stadium in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least three people as a Rohingya Hindus too fleeing to tournament was under way, officials said. Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danesh said two police and one civilian were killed and five people wounded. Local Bangladesh Tolo News Television quoted the Afghan Cricket Board as saying all players were safe. The blast outside Kabul International Cricket Stadium took KUTUPALANG, UKHIA place during a match in Afghanistan's Shpageeza Cricket (BANGLADESH) (TIP): Akhira Dhar League, a T20 franchise tournament on the lines of the Indian sits in stony silence in one corner of the Premier League and similar 20-over tournaments. makeshift camp for Rohingya refugees. A statement in Bosnian on Islamic State's Amaq news Her glazed eyes have a blank stare that agency said a suicide attack had been carried out on members seems oblivious of the bustle in the of the Afghan security forces in Kabul, although it was not camp as a fresh wave of refugees arrive, immediately clear whether the statement referred to the same carrying with them scars and hopes. It incident. The Shpageeza tournament, now in its fifth season, takes a long time for Akhira to return to is one of a small number of Western-style sports competitions the present. But the horrors of the along with Afghan Premier League football that have grown recent past have simply overwhelmed up since a U.S.-led campaign toppled the Taliban in 2001. her. A small number of foreign players are also taking part in In the past week, Akhira has seen her the competition. Cricket, which spread from refugee camps in husband and in-laws being hacked to Pakistan, has become one of Afghanistan's most popular death. Masked men armed with guns sports and the national team has become increasingly and machetes beheaded them after they successful, raising the profile of the game. (Reuters) looted everything the villagers had. That they were Hindus, minorities among the Myanmar's Suu Kyi to skip UN General Rohingyas, didn't matter. In the Rakhine Naikhong Chari in Chittagong. Here, are convinced, are not the armed forces state, violence and persecution she is now housed in Hindupara, a as they speak the Rakhine dialect. These Assembly amid Rohingya crisis obliterated religious boundaries. Hindu Hindu settlement within the Kutupalang men, with their faces hidden, had spread women were raped and killed before Camp. a reign of terror in villages with Hindu YANGON (TIP)_: Myanmar's national leader Aung San Suu their villages were burnt. Rikha Dhar, another refugee in settlements. Kyi, facing outrage over ethnic violence that has forced about At Fakir Bazar, the village where Hindupara, recounted how her husband The gun-toting masked men came one 370,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh, will not Akhira was married into barely a year who had a gold shop in Myanmar's Fakir Thursday afternoon and drove us into attend the upcoming UN General Assembly session in New ago, the masked men did not spare a Bazar was tortured by masked men till our homes. For the next six days, they York, a party spokesperson said on Wednesday. single male member. The blood and gore he disclosed where he had hidden the did not allow anyone to come out. On the The crisis over the security forces' fierce response to a that she witnessed still numbs her. "Hadi jewellery. Once he did though, they slit seventh day, when they had gone to a series of Rohingya militant attacks is the biggest problem Suu felay (They kill everyone)," she his throat. "My husband told them about nearby village, we fled for our lives," said Kyi has faced since becoming Myanmar's leader last year. murmurs. How she, carrying a four- the jewellery when they threatened to Bijay Ram, a Rohingya Hindu who Critics have called for Suu Kyi to be stripped of her Nobel month life in her womb, managed the kill our children. They then took him managed to escape along with 120 more peace prize for failing to do more to halt the strife. crossing across the hilly terrain and blindfolded towards the hills. When we families from Oti Roah village in In her first address to the UN General Assembly as national jungle tracts braving wild animals is were fleeing, we found his blood-soaked Myanmar. While trekking through the leader in September last year, Suu Kyi defended her difficult to comprehend but she did body along with hundreds of others," jungle, they found Akhira, Rikha and six government's efforts to resolve the crisis over treatment of the finally make it to Merinja opposite she recalled. The masked men, survivors other women with children. (TNN) Muslim minority. (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 VIRAT IS A BETTER ODI BATSMAN, SMITH AHEAD IN TESTS: CLARKE

NEW DELHI (TIP): and are on even keel as far as leadership qualities are concerned, feels former Australia skipper Michael Clarke even though he rates the Indian as a slightly better ODI batsman. Asked who is a better batsman and leader among the two contemporary greats, Clarke observed: "Virat is a better ODI batsman but just about that. Smith perhaps is better in longer format." "In terms of captaincy, both are equal and they are improving. At the moment, Virat is on top as his team is winning. But again, irrespective of the number of runs you score, what matters is whether your team is winning matches or not," said Clarke, who is here as a TV expert for the upcoming five-match ODI series. , during the last Test series, had stirred the hornet's nest by terming the Australian side as the weakest ever to tour India and even predicting a 4-0 whitewash. Australia eventually did much better to lose 1-2. Clarke was asked the same question about whether this side, led by Smith, is the weakest to tour India, considering it did not even qualify for the Champions Trophy semi-final. Clarke's sense of humour came to the fore similarities between the two sides led by by Australia. won as much as we would like," Clarke as he came up with a cheeky response. and Virat Kohli. The incentive, according to the former replied when asked about the brand of "I am silly but I am not that silly to give you "I think there are similarities. Sourav skipper, should be a 4-1 win which could put cricket, he is expecting from the Aussies. a front- page headline for tomorrow's Ganguly deserves a lot of credit for the Australia on top of the ICC ODI rankings. Most of the Australian players are part of newspaper!" he answered with a wry smile as environment he created. He never took a "A carrot right there for Smith and the boys the which makes it everyone had a good laugh. backseat. MS Dhoni, and Kohli because if they win 4-1 then they become the easier for them to adapt to the conditions. On a serious note, he said: "Obviously, this have all done it in their own ways. The current No.1 side again." "The experience of playing in India makes is an opportunity for this Australian side to Indian team is led by an aggressive skipper "The support staff has to work out the it all the more easier for the Aussies. India is translate their potential into consistent who does not want to lose," Clarke said during way they wish to play. Whether they want to like a second home for these guys as they performance. This team needs to back its a promotional event. play an aggressive brand of cricket or wish have played in the IPL. They know the talent as there's enough talent in the squad." Clarke said premier fast bowlers Mitchell to hold back and play the full quota of overs. conditions and the opposition so there can't The Indian team has played an aggressive Starc and , who are currently "We still have some way to go before the be any excuse," Clarke signed off. brand of cricket and Clarke did find certain recuperating from injuries, would be missed 2019 World Cup, but honestly we have not Source:PTI Pak celebrates international Dhawan to miss first revival with victory LAHORE (TIP): Pakistan took a giant step three ODIs against towards reviving international cricket at home with a 20-run victory over the World XI in a match before excited crowds amid tight security. Australia The T20 match, accorded international NEW DELHI (TIP): status by the International Cricket Council, is India opener Shikhar only the second time Pakistan has hosted an Dhawan has been released international match since militants attacked from the team for the first the bus of the visiting Sri Lankan team in three ODIs against March 2009, killing eight people and injuring Australia to attend to his seven players and staff. wife, who is unwell. Long before the match started, around 9,000 “Team India opener police officers and paramilitary forces were has deployed to the area, cordoning off the team requested to be released hotels and stadium. from the team for the first But the large security presence did little to Babar Azam hit a rapid 52-ball 86. three ODIs of the Paytm temper the enthusiasm of fans in the cricket- The World XI started off well with Tamim Australia tour of India, mad country. Iqbal hitting 18 with three boundaries and 2017, to attend to his wife, Pakistan, sent into bat by World XI skipper smashing three boundaries and who is unwell,” a BCCI , notched 197/5 with Babar a six in his 17-ball 26 but left-arm pacer release stated. Azam hitting a rapid 52-ball 86. Rumman Raees dismissed both in the same The Senior Selection His career-best T20 score had 10 boundaries over to put the brakes on their innings. Committee has decided not and two sixes. Azam added 122 for the second Skipper Faf du Plessis hit four boundaries to name any replacement for Dhawan for the first three matches. with Ahmed Shehzad (39) as Pakistan and a six while Darren Sammy smashed three During the last series against Sri Lanka also, Dhawan had left after the One-day built on the loss of opener Fakhar Zaman for sixes — both scoring 29 — but were unable to Internationals as his mother was unwell at that time. eight. see their team through. The India team for first three ODIs against Australia: Virat Kohli (captain), Shoaib Malik smashed a 20-ball 38 with two For Pakistan, paceman and (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Manish Pandey, , , MS Dhoni (wk), sixes and four boundaries to give the final leg-spinner Shadab Khan finished with two , , , , , Bhuvneshwar touches to the innings. apiece. Source: AFP Kumar, , . Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017