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All states celebrate Turkey to study Donald Trump Venus vanquishes 68th interest in Syria safe zone Vandeweghe to reach Republic Day Australian Open final P-5 P-8 P-11 Briefs President hands over NSG commandos, Tejas make Ashok Chakra to first appearance inR-Day parade awardee soldier’s widow New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) parent unit 4 Assam in January and Airborne Early Warning and President Pranab Mukherjee on 2008. Control System (AEW&C) devel- Thursday awarded the Ashok An Army statement said Dada oped indigenously, made their Chakra posthumously to Havil- was always known as a soft-spo- maiden appearance at the Repub- dar Hangpan Dada for displaying ken, God-fearing soldier with a lic Day parade here on Thursday. exemplary valour and self-sac- resolute will and sharp soldierly The flypast at the parade that rifice while fighting terrorists in skills. left the spectators enthralled de- and Kashmir in May last He volunteered to serve in 35 spite an overcast sky and light year. Rashtriya Rifles in March 2016. drizzle, included Mi-17 V5 heli- Dada’s sobbing widow Chasen On May 27, 2016, the observa- copters that flew with the Indian Lowang received the highest tion post sentry of his company flag and showered flower petals Priyanka Chopra Opens Up About Injury Sus- peacetime military award from spotted four militants moving on the dignitaries and spectators The National Service Scheme (NSS) Marching Contingent passes the President on Rajpath during into the mountainous folds near along Rajpath, Advanced Light through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day tained on Set: "I Got Over-Confident" the 68th Republic Day celebra- his post. Helicopters Rudra and Dhruv, Mi- Parade 2017, in New Delhi on January 26, 2017. PIB tions here. The company commander 35 attack helicopters, C-130J and On R-Day, Indian, Pakistan troops The guest of honour and Crown called Dada and told him to cor- C-17 transport aircraft and fighter The LCA was earlier flown at Agency and produced by Hindu- exchange sweets on LoC Prince of Abu Dhabi, Moham- don off the militants and prevent jets Sukhoi, Jaguars and Mig 29s. the Indian Air Force Day last year. stan Aeronautics Limited, Tejas, med bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and their escape. Despite overcast conditions, It was also flown at the IAF’s fire as a fourth generation aircraft, Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani Prime Minister Narendra Modi While he was deploying the three fighter jets flew at a height power demonstration Iron Fist, can fly at 1,350 km per hour and soldiers on the (LoC) in Jammu watched in silence as Mukherjee stops, Dada came across two mil- of 300 metres from the ground at a Aero India and the Bahrain Inter- is comparable to the world’s best and Kashmir on Thursday greeted each other saluted the courage of the Assam itants face to face. Showing swift speed of 780 km per hour in ‘VIC’ national Airshow. fighters, including French Mi- with sweets to mark India’s 68th Republic Day, Regiment’s soldier. reflexes, Dada shot dead one formation, leaving the spectators Indigenously developed by rage 2000, American F-16 and a defence official said. Born on October 2, 1979, in militant and grievously injured at Rajpath boulevard in awe. the Aeronautical Development Swedish Gripen. “On the 68th Republic day, Indian troops Borduria village in Tirap dis- the other. presented sweets to the Pakistan Army per- trict of Arunachal Pradesh, Dada The injured militant took cover sonnel at -Rawalakot and Hot Spring- was enrolled into 3 Para, Special behind a boulder while two oth- India displays military might, Mendhar crossing points on the LoC as part of Force, and was reverted to his ers fled down a nallah. confidence building measures. “Pakistan Army officials reciprocated the cultural diversity gesture by presenting sweets in return to the New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India’s a drizzle, thousands turned up on down the boulevard. Led by Lt Col Indian delegation,” Defence Ministry spokes- Protesters arrested in military might, its cultural diversity both sides of Rajpath to watch the Abood Musabeh Abood Musabeh man, Lt Col Manish Mehta said here. and achievements in various areas grand march that wound its way Alghfeli, it comprised of the UAE “The exchange of sweets is demonstrative Vizag, Andhra towns were showcased at a grand parade over eight kilometres from Raisina Presidential Guard, the Air Force, of the goodwill by the Indian Army to ensure here on Thursday as the nation cel- Hill, with the imposing Rashtrapati the Navy, the Army and 35 musi- peace and tranquility on the LoC,” he added. , Jan 26 tourist spot, as police sealed all ebrated its 68th Republic Day with Bhavan in the backdrop, to the 17th cians. It was followed by military (IANS) Police arrested scores of roads and erected barricades the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi century Red Fort. The day began and paramilitary contingents, On R-Day, Sena Medal for jawans youths here and in other parts to foil the protests that were Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al with President Pranab Mukher- including mounted troops from who killed Hizbul militant Burhan Wani of Andhra Pradesh on Thurs- fuelled by the social media Nahyan as the Chief Guest. jee unfurling the Indian flag at the the 61st Cavalry and mechanised day as they defied ban orders and inspired by the protests in The country’s main celebration Rashtrapati Bhavan and Prime Min- columns. Martial music belted out /New Delhi: Tucked away in the remote to stage protests demanding Tamil Nadu over Jallikattu. took place at Rajpath here where ister Narendra Modi paying tributes by military bands filled the air as hills of south Kashmir, it is jubilation all around at special category status to the Leading actor and Jana Sena India’s Who’s Who assembled to to the fallen soldiers at the Amar soldiers drawn from some of the the Rashtriya Rifles unit as three of its personnel state. leader Pawan Kalyan, some watch a 90-minute parade that also Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. finest military units marched with have been awarded Sena Medal for having gunned Telugu actor Sampoornesh other actors, opposition YSR focussed on the government’s Make Modi welcomed the President clockwork precision. down dreaded militant commander Burhan Wani Babu was among those de- Congress Party, the Congress, in India initiative to boost manufac- and the Chief Guest, Sheikh Mo- Paramilitary personnel and Del- whose killing plunged the valley into a welter of tained as they tried to march the Left parties and student turing. Amid fears of possible terror hammed, the son of the UAE’s hi Police also walked, step to step. violence that lasted for months. towards RK Beach in this coast- groups declared their support attacks, a tight security blanket was founding president. Making their debut on the oc- As details of the July 8 operation last year al city to stage a silent protest to the protest to put pressure thrown around the national capital President Mukherjee, com- casion were India’s Light Com- emerge, it transpires that young Major Sandeep called by ‘Andhra Yuvatha’ or on the central government to including the venue. Nearly 60,000 mander-in-chief of the armed bat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Air- Kumar, who led the crack team following “action- Youth of Andhra. accord the special status. police and paramilitary person- forces, took salute as the parade borne Early Warning and Control able” intelligence input that Sartaj Aziz and two Tension prevailed at YMCA The YSR Congress Party also nel were deployed across Delhi. began with a 149-member UAE System (AEW&C), both devel- other militants were hiding in a house in Bum- near the beach as about 100 plans to hold a candle light Despite rain-bearing clouds and military contingent marching oped indigenously. doora village, showed nerves of steel and exem- youths holding the national protest at RK Beach on Thurs- plary restraint in the face of extreme provocation flag and with black cloth tied day evening. Srinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) At least the Line of Control (LoC), bodies in neutralizing them.The village, 18 km southeast on their mouth staged the pro- Members of the opposition 10 soldiers 10 soldiers were killed and four of 10 soldiers were found while of , was cordoned off but the news of test. YSR Congress Party were ar- others were still missing after four others were still missing. Army’s presence got leaked, making their task all They carried placards which rested in different parts of the killed in 2 two avalanches hit an army post “Rescue operation is on to the more daunting. read ‘Special status is Andhra’s city since late Wednesday. and a patrol in Jammu and Kash- trace the missing soldiers,” a po- It was a long wait for Major Kumar, Captain Manik right’. Police arrested all the The move comes hours after Kashmir mir’s Bandipora district, officials lice officer said. Sharma and Naik Arvind Singh Chauhan before they protesters for violating prohib- orders were imposed banning said on Thursday. Earlier, the army in a state- could lead their team in storming the house where itory orders and shifted them assembly of five or more per- According to police officials in ment said it lost six soldiers in the militants were holed up. Protesting crowds be- to a police station. sons in the limits of all 23 po- avalanches, Bandipora, seven soldiers were the two avalanches in that gan swelling by the minute, shouting slogans and A curfew-like situation pre- lice stations in and around the rescued from the debris of the occurred on Wednesday and pelting the Army contingent with stones. vailed at RK Beach, a popular city. four missing avalanches in the Gurez sector of Thursday. Sensex BSE 27,708.14 NSE 8,602.75 Modi does it again: Breaks protocol GOLD 22 CT 29,700 SILVER 1 KG 41,700 on Republic Day, walks down Rajpath

New Delhi: Prime Minister one hand, the India’s military sisting of 35 musicians march- Forex Rates Narendra Modi on Wednesday prowess and achievements in ing on Rajpath and presenting Indian Rupees walked down at the Rajpath to various fields was showcased a ceremonial salute to President greet citizens during the 68th on the other was the display of Pranab Mukherjee. US Dollar 68.08 Republic Day celebrations here, state-of- the-art defence and For the first time, a contin- yet again breaking away from cultural platforms left the au- gent of the National Security British Pound 83.95 tradition. dience mesmerised. Guard (NSG), popularly known This is the second time when A major attraction of this as Black Cat Commandoes, took Euro 72.83 Prime Minister Modi walked year’s parade was a 149-mem- part in the parade on Rajpath. Qatar Riyal 18.74 down the Rajpath. He did the ber UAE contingent led by Lt Col The Crown Prince of Abu same last year on the occasion Abood Musabeh Abood Musa- Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed Saudi Riyal 18.32 of Republic Day. beh Alghfeli, consisting of the Al Nahyan, was the chief guest India on Thursday celebrat- UAE Presidential Guard, the Air of the occasion and was ac- UAE Dirham 18.55 Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowed as he leaves after at- ed its 68th Republic Day with Force, the Navy and Army con- companied by a delegation of tending the 68th Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi. PIB great joy and zeal. While on the tingent led by a UAE band con- ministers. Indian Horizon 2 City Friday, January 27, 2017

continue as it has helped the Steps hoped in budget for ‘Make in India’ initiative. We believe the government will an- nounce a budget that will favour cyber security, broadband local manufacturing and support New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As connectivity, especially in rural pared with 16,602 in China, 7,189 ‘Make in India’ and ‘Start-up In- the government pushes for a less- pockets, and push towards making in Mexico, 25,241 in Brazil and dia’ campaigns,” he added. cash economy via digitisation, IT India a less cash-dependent soci- 31,096 in Singapore. “We feel the “The telecom industry has and telecom players are expect- ety, some measures should be an- upcoming budget should address always been pro-development ing the upcoming Union budget nounced to boost the broadband and encourage alternative ways and has favoured a streamlined to contain measures that will penetration in the rural areas,” rat- for payments especially cashless taxation policy with no unwar- seek to strengthen cyber security ings agency ICRA said. transactions and offer additional ranted tax litigation,” said Rajan and make broadband available to “Infrastructure companies benefits on digital payments,” S. Mathews, Director General of all, among other measures. should be encouraged to install said Akshay Dhoot, Head, Tech- the Cellular Operators’ Associa- “As India digitatises rapidly, towers in rural areas and telecom nology and Innovation, Videocon. tion of India. holistic approach to cyber secu- operators should be incentivised Stakeholders also feel pay- The association also wants more rity is a pre-requisite to foster and to improve network connectivity ments through smartphones clarity on provisions in the Income sustain the trust of all stakehold- in those areas,” the agency said, should be encouraged, and for Tax Act, notably 35ABA, on deduc- ers -- consumers, businesses as proposing a centralised fund and this the budget should help keep tions allowed in the case of capital well as government,” said Sanjay tax incentives to encourage in- the cost of devices low. The Nai- expenditure incurred and actually The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the invitees, Rohatgi, Senior Vice President, vestments in this area. du panel proposes a subsidy of paid by assessee on the acquisition during ‘At Home` reception, on 68th Republic Day celebrations, at Asia Pacific and Japan, Symantec. As pointed out in the recent up to Rs 1,000 on smart phones of the right to use spectrum by pay- Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 26, 2017. PIB “The government must consider report of a high-powered panel for non-income tax assesses or ing the requisite spectrum. setting aside at least 8 per cent of of Chief Ministers led by Andhra small merchants. Speaking of computer hard- its overall IT budget specifically Pradesh’s N. Chandrababu Nai- “The smartphone sector is ea- ware and software, especially for cyber security, starting with the du, one factor coming in the way gerly awaiting for a consumer- when the redundancy factor has NIA to probe IED on upcoming budget,” Rohatgi add- of digital payments in India is the friendly budget which will pro- started setting in much faster and ed. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley poor penetration of pay points mote positive sentiment among getting shorter, Hemant Joshi, is scheduled to present the Union for transactions -- like swipe ma- the people and will help to fur- Partner, Deloitte in India, said rail track in Bihar, Budget 2017-18 on Wednesday chines with merchants. ther strengthen the economy,” the depreciation on such items next. “Given the government’s In India, the ratio of pay points said Dhoot. “Further, we expect should be retained at the current forms team focus on increasing broadband is 1,080 per million people, com- differential duty on mobiles to rate of 60 per cent. New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Union (ISI) had conspired to carry out a spate MIT – SOG concludes 7th Bharatiya Chhatra 39 Australian Home Ministry has handed over to the of train derailments in India. National Investigation Agency (NIA) the During interrogation, the Bihar Po- Sansad at MIT on a high in the presence of probe into the seizure of an improvised lice said, the three accused confessed to varsities to par- explosive device near a rail track in Bi- receiving Rs 3 lakh from Nepal citizen dignitaries and students from across India har’s Ghorasahan on October 1, 2016. Brajesh Giri, who is allegedly connected ticipate in edu- The agency has since formed an investi- with the ISI, for planting the bomb on New Delhi, 26th January 2017 The 7th Award, veteran CPM leader Shri. Manik gation team led by an Inspector Gener- rail tracks at Ghorasahan in East Cham- Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad concluded its Sarkar, CM, Tripura said, “I will like to cation fair al-rank officer. paran district on October 1 to cause an three day student parliament at the scenic thank MIT- School of Govt. for conferring “We received the order on Wednesday accident. The tragedy was, however, MIT Pune campus in the presence of digni- me with this honor. I congratulate Prof. New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) For stu- to probe the Ghorasahan incident. The averted. taries and more than 10000 students from Rahul Karad for this unique initiative of dents aspiring to pursue higher ed- case will be investigated by an NIA team The police said Paswan revealed dur- across India. The concluding day saw the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad and urge the ucation in Australia, an education led by an Inspector General-rank offi- ing interogation that the money was felicitation of Shri. Manik Sarkar, Chief Min- youth to enter politics for the betterment fair spread across 14 cities will bring cer. Some team members have reached routed through ISI’s Dubai-based agent ister, Tripura as an ‘Ideal Chief Minister’ by of the country. I hope to see young faces together 40 universities and educa- Bihar today (Thursday) while some will Shamshul Huda to carry out the derail- the hands of Prof. Vishwanath Karad, Prof. entering main stream politics and paving tional institutes under one roof. go later,” an NIA officer told IANS on the ments. Huda is a known operative of Rahul Karad and Mr. Abhay Firodiya. The fi- the way for a brighter future.” The fair to be organised by IDP condition of anonymity. fake Indian currency and has a network nal day also witnessed Shri. Venkaiah Naidu, The student community witnessed Education, will be held at Hotel Le- The ministry’s move came days after in Nepal. Minister of Urban Development, Housing some intriguing speeches by thought Meridien on January 28. It is a free the Bihar Police arrested three suspect- The Bihar Police had accused Paswan and I&B minister, Govt. of India address the leaders like Baba Ramdev, Arnab Goswa- platform for students to gauge their ed criminals -- Moti Paswan, Uma Shan- and his accomplices of the - gathering. mi, Shri. Vijay Goel, Shiv Khera, Tushar prospects, apply directly to the in- kar Patel and Mukesh Yadav -- in con- Express derailment on November 20 last Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad over three Gandhi, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Dr. stitution of their choice and get nection with the case and claimed that year near in Uttar Pradesh, in days saw students participating from Lobsang Sangay and many others. They first hand information on courses, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence which over 100 passengers died. across cities like , Pune, Delhi, spoke on various topics pertaining to na- scholarships etc. , , , Banga- tion building and encouraged the youth The fair will provide an opportu- lore, Hyderabad as well as from countries to build a stronger India by strengthen- nity to have one-on-one interaction like Netherlands, Nepal, Germany etc. A ing our democracy. with Australian universities and in- NPCI advises PhonePe App variety of hot topics were discussed like Baba Ramdev shared an interesting stitutions that include names like Freedom of speech- how much is too perspective while speaking about Multi- Melbourne Institute of Technology, to comply with UPI guidelines much? ; Reservation on caste – social national Corporations – saviors or sabo- The University of New South Wales justice or total injustice? ; Black money teurs? wherein he said, “ MNCs come to and The University of Western Aus- New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The National a statement. “Hence, NPCI has directed and elections – Who will bell the cat? India to only make profit. They invest tralia Deakin University. Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) PhonePe and Flipkart to comply with the amongst others. one rupee and take back hundred. I feel, on Friday directed mobile phone e-wallet UPI guidelines and allow payments from Extending his gratitude towards par- we do not really need any FDI as we are PhonePe to comply with the UPI (Uni- UPI handles of all banks on their Apps.” ticipating students and dignitaries, Prof. self-sufficient in developing our mar- Fashion acade- fied Payments Interface) guidelines. The According to NPCI, it has requested ICICI Rahul Karad, Dean and Founder, MIT- kets. It is quite evident from all the cash development comes a day after the NPCI Bank to allow UPI transactions from Phone- SOG, said, “I am extremely humbled by that was put back in the system due to advised lending major ICICI Bank to ‘open Pe App, as soon as, PhonePe and Flipkart the fantastic student turnout and par- the demonetization drive. My advice to my students par- UPI transactions’ through the mobile start to comply with the UPI guidelines on ticipation for the 7th Bharatiya Chha- the youth is that while starting a busi- phone e-wallet ‘immediately’. “Based on interoperability. “We had a discussion with tra Sansad chapter. I hope the students ness look at the bigger picture and en- a review by NPCI on ICICI Bank’s action ICICI Bank and YES Bank -- the banker to enjoyed all the sessions and were able to sure your business is universal, secular ticipate in Khadi to block UPI transactions made through PhonePe -- to review the matter and arrived take back some learning over these three and scientific.“ PhonePe App, NPCI has noted that Phone- at this,” NPCI had said in a statement. On its days. Our aim of starting BCS was to en- The 7th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad con- India tableau Pe and Flipkart Apps are in contravention part, ICICI Bank had said that a ‘non-banking courage youth to participate in politics cluded with more than 10,000 student of the UPI guidelines of interoperability,” application’ followed a restrictive practice of and somewhere change the negative participation along with a robust line up New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Students of the umbrella organisation for all retail allowing only users of its own UPI handle to connotation politics has. of industrial, spiritual and political lead- Pearl Academy, which has made Khadi payment systems in the country said in make payments on its App. On receiving the ideal Chief Minister ers.fairs and conferences,” he added. an inclusive part of its fashion educa- tion, on Thursday participated in the Khadi India tableau at the 68th Repub- lic Day parade here on Thursday. Honor launches its dual lens SwagphoneHonor 6X in India This was in continuation with the fash- ion, design and business institute’s con- The smartphone is localized for the In- GB version of the phone would begin on stant efforts to promote Khadi -- in sync dian users with EMUI availability in 14 amazon.in starting today at 2pm till 31st with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ef- local lanuguages( Hindi, Bengali, Telegu, January 11:59pm and the first flash sale of forts for the fabric. The students decked in Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, the phone would be on the 2nd of Febru- khadi, performed as part of the Ministry Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Assamese, ary at 2pm on Amazon.in at http://www. of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Maithili & Nepali) and comes with the SOS amazon.in/honor6x tableau while showcasing a collection of button which will act as an emergency The phone will sell exclusively on ama- renowned designer Sharee Basu. Also, alarm and send an SMS to preset numbers zon. “We are pleased to be the exclusive they got an opportunity to meet Modi. and also provide location information.Ad- partner of choice for the launch of Honor They will also be present at Rashtra- ditonally the smartphone will be manau- 6X, the first smartphone for 2017 from this pati Bhavan on Friday to meet Presi- factured in the Chennai manufacturing iconic brand. Smartphones on Amazon.in dent Pranab Mukherjee. unit starting February 2017. have continuously been a top selling cat- “I’m delighted to see that so many “Honor 6X has been designed for con- egory. With this launch, we are pleased to young students of fashion are showing a sumers who would not compromise on offer our customers across India access to keen interest in Khadi. They have been performance, Honor 6X is a device engi- Honor 6X. Customers can enjoy fast and doing commendable work and I hope this neered with uncompromising excellence,” reliable delivery at their doorstep” added will go a long way in popularizing Khadi said Mr. Peter Zhai, President, Huawei Noor Patel, Director Category Manage- among the youth,” Kalraj Mishra, Union India Consumer Business Group. “The ment, Amazon India. Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Honor 6X has been launched to represent The Honor 6X comes in three colors Enterprises, said in a statement. New Delhi, 26th January 2017:Honor, tended battery life. The smartphone has dual benefits of great price point coupled – gold, silver and gray – and the 32GB Nandita Abraham, CEO, Pearl Acade- Huawei’s Smartphone e-brand for digi- been priced at Rs 12,999 (3GB) and carries withbest in class features. Also, we have variant of the device will be available ex- my, said: “Khadi is even more significant tal natives, today launched its much an- best in class features at the price point. designed Honor 6X,keepingin mind the clusively on Amazon.in. The phones will as it’s one of the prominent symbols of ticipated Honor 6X smartphone at an Featuring a generous 5.5-inch full HD youth of India and their discerning needs. available with partner offers like addition- India’s independence. It is our endeav- exclusive event in New Delhi. Honor 6X (1920*1080p) display, the ergonomically The phone is equipped to fill the position al 10% cashback with SBI Credit Card and our to educate our students about the is targeted towards the young uncom- designed Honor 6X boasts a full metal slim of a phone with flagship features in the Airtel 14GB additional data on purchase significance of Khadi and I am happy promisning consumers who want value body (8.2mm thick) with 2.5D glass on the budget segment and will help our con- of every 1GB with the Honor 6X.said Bus- that our students got a chance to be as- based features like cutting edge dual front and curved panel on the back AND sumers to share, explore, and enjoy life siness head Mr. P-SANJIV address to the sociated with Khadi and be a part of the lens camera, sturdy performance and ex- INR 4GB VARIANT--15999.. to the fullest.” The registration for the 3 media persons. prestigious Republic Day parade”. Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 City 3 Sonia condoles death of Russian Ambassador, terms it personal loss New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) second homeland,” she said, Congress President Sonia Gan- adding her party will always dhi on Thursday expressed her honour the memory of Ka- deep grief over death of Rus- dakin who had dedicated sian Ambassador to India Al- his working life to furthering exander Kadakin, terming it “a India-Russia relations, and personal loss” to her family. “achieved so much in this re- In a letter to Anatoly V. gard”. Kargapolov, Minister-Coun- Sonia Gandhi said former sellor, Russian Embassy, she Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi said Kadakin “embodied all and Rajiv Gandhi held Kada- the warmth, generosity and kin in high esteem. steadfastness of the Russian “For me and my family, Al- soul” and India was his second exander Kadakin’s death is a homeland. real rapport with a wide cross- already spent several decades personal loss. Prime Ministers “I am deeply grieved to learn section of Indians won him of his diplomatic career work- Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gan- of the passing away of His Ex- countless friends in our coun- ing to strengthen India-Russia dhi held him in high esteem cellency Ambassador Alexan- try, even as superb diplomatic relations even before he re- and valued his friendship. May der Kadakin. skills won him admiration turned for his second tenure he rest in peace,” she said. The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh taking the salute after unfurling “His large-hearted person- across the political spectrum,” as Ambassador in 2009. Kadakin died here on Thurs- the National Flag, on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day, in New Delhi on ality, his deep love for India she added. “For him, India, where he day following a brief illness. January 26, 2017. PIB and his ability to strike up a Gandhi said Kadakin had breathed his last, was truly a He was 67. Mizoram has assisted 131,940 families in party flays Parri- settled farming: Governor Lt. Gen. Nirbhay Sharma kar for ‘sleeping’ dur- Aizawl, Jan 26 (IANS) Mizoram the northeastern states, practice power projects with a total gen- ing for employment and more than has financially assisted 131,940 traditional and unscientific ‘jhum’ eration capacity of around 70 MW 3,000 youths have attended such families in doing settled farming in- or slash-and-burn method of culti- would be commissioned this year enriching programmes and a large ing R-Day parade stead of the traditional ‘jhum’ culti- vation, in which wild land is cleared fulfilling the state’s total power re- number of them have found gain- Panaji, Jan 26 (IANS) A political ties on your shoulders, there is vation, Mizoram Governor Lt. Gen. and the vegetation burned to make quirement. ful employment outside the state in outfit mentored by former Goa an overload. That is why he was Nirbhay Sharma (retd.) said here on way for new cultivable land. “Mizoram has rich water resourc- the services and hospitality sectors. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh caught sleeping through an im- Thursday. Sharma said that agriculture and es, which can be utilised for hydro “The Kelkang Water Supply Scheme, chief Subhash Velingkar on portant function,” Shirodkar “The state government under the its allied sectors are the primary power generation. The state has a the largest solar energy-based pump- Thursday flayed Defence Minis- said. state’s flagship programme -- New strengths of Mizoram’s growth and potential to generate 4,500 MW of ing water supply scheme in Asia, was ter Manohar Parrikar after pic- The Manch is mentored by Ve- Land Use Policy (NLUP) -- has fi- development and is the very back- electricity if all the rivers are har- commissioned in November 2016,” he tures of him with eyes closed and lingkar, who has been critical of nancially assisted 131,940 families bone of the state’s economy as nessed,” he added. said adding that Champhai district was head drooping during the Repub- the and against an original target of 120,000 more than 70 per cent of the popu- “Mizoram has strived to emerge recently declared an Open Defecation lic Day parade in Delhi appeared Parrikar ahead of the February 4 families for doing settled farming lation is engaged in it. as the cleanest state in India and to Free district while four other districts in the social media. Goa assembly elections. instead of the traditional and age- “Utmost importance and due make cities, towns and villages of are expected to be declared ODF dis- “The Defence Minister has Pictures of Parrikar, with his old ‘jhum’ cultivation,” the Gover- stress is given to the agriculture the state as the cleanest habitations tricts during this year. “The Kelkang been found asleep during the Re- eyes shut and drooping head, nor said after unfurling the national sectors to bring about self-suffi- by 2019. The Asian Development Water Supply Scheme, the largest solar public Day event -- it is a matter while attending the Republic Day flag at the Assam Rifles Ground here ciency and lessen the state’s agri- Bank assisted by North Eastern energy-based pumping water supply of shame for both India as well as celebrations on Rajpath in Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day. cultural dependence on neighbour- Regional Capital Cities Develop- scheme in Asia, was commissioned Goa, of which he remained the amid foreign dignitaries and the The Mizoram government ing states. Mizoram is currently ment Investment Programme, has in November 2016,” he said adding Chief Minister,” Goa Suraksha Services top brass, have gone vi- launched the Rs 2,873 crore-pro- producing only 33.71 per cent of been instrumental in taking up in- that Champhai district was recently Manch President Ghanashyam ral on the social media. gramme in 2010 to give financial the state’s rice requirement, which frastructure such as water supply, declared an Open Defecation Free Shirodkar told the media here. A former Goa Chief Minister, help to tribal ‘jhumia’ families and is the staple food of people in the sewerage and solid waste manage- district while four other districts are “Parrikar is always in Goa -- Parrikar was made the Defence provide them training for settled state. Thus, Mizoram is aiming to- ment,” he told the gathering at the expected to be declared ODF districts campaigning for the BJP even at Minister in 2014. The BJP leader- farming instead of ‘jhum’ cultiva- wards self-sufficiency in terms of Assam Rifles ground. during this year. booth-level meetings. Does this ship has since hinted that Parri- tion. food production with the utmost The Governor said the Mizoram Republic Day was celebrated happen anywhere else... when kar could be sent back to the state Tribals, who constitute 27 per urgency,” he said. Youth Commission has been fa- across the state with a variety of you take too many responsibili- politics after the February 4 polls. cent of the 45.58 million people in Sharma said that three hydro cilitating skill development train- functions. Drizzles on Congress urges EC to put off Social media abuzz with Thursday morn- ing in Delhi commanders’ conference in Dehradun Republic Day greetings New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttarakhand Congress ence not be held during the election time. This con- New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Social social media platforms like Twitter New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) It was submitted a memorandum to the State Election ference can be held after February 15. They will be media was abuzz with greetings and WhatsApp. Hash tags such as a wet morning here with a drizzle Commission requesting it to postpone the Annual most welcome then,” he added. and congratulatory messages on the #AmarJawanJyoti and #ProudOfY- bringing down the temperature in Combined Commanders’ Conference to be held in Rawat further said: “The BJP in Uttarakhand have country’s 68th Republic Day, with ouSoldier trended on Twitter. the national capital on Thursday. Dehradun. The Conference will also be attended by made it clear that they are contesting this election in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa tower being lit People also paid tributes to But it did not derail the Republic Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister prime minister’s name. The Commanders Confer- up in the Indian Tricolour colours Havaldar Hangpan Dada, who was Day parade. Manohar Parrikar. ence will be widely publicised, as it has the PM’s par- trending on Facebook. posthumously awarded the Ashok The minimum temperature was The party also said that the conference should not ticipation. This can impact the elections.” The Con- Pictures of the Burj Khalifa tower, Chakra by President Mukherjee for recorded at 16 degrees Celsius, sev- be held during elections as it will have impact on the gress also said this is like denying a level playing field. the world’s tallest building located showing exemplary courage and en notches above the season’s aver- polls in the state. “An Annual Combined Command- “This is against the directives of the Election Com- in Dubai glowing, were widely cir- killing three terrorists during an en- age, the weather office said. ers Conference is being organised in Dehradun. Both mission. The PM is participating in this conference culated on the social media. Over counter in Jammu and Kashmir in The weatherman forecast similar Prime Minister and Defence Minister will be present to take political advantage,” said Rawat. “According 70,000 people were talking about it May last year. conditions will prevail the next two in this conference. This is being publicised politically to media reports, this conference was to be held at on social networking site Facebook Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mo- to three days. as well,” said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish the China border, Sikkim. Then why is it being held on Thursday morning. hammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who “Moderate rains will occur to- Rawat while briefing media persons. in Dehradun? Commanders conference is a show of People also shared congratula- was the chief guest at the Republic wards the evening or night,” an “We have given a memorandum to the State Elec- strength. It should happen in operational areas. It tory messages, greeting cards, GIFs Day function on Rajpath here, also India Meteorological Department tion Commission. We have requested that the confer- should happen in Pathankot,” he added. (graphics interchange format) on trended on Facebook. (IMD) official told IANS. According to the weather office, 0.2 mm rain was recorded here in Fitness, iron levels may boost the last 24 hours. The maximum temperature will grades in girls hover around 20 degrees Celsius. New York, Jan 26 (IANS) Want functions such as transporting Wednesday’s maximum tempera- to boost academic performance oxygen in the blood, whereas a ture was 25.1 degrees Celsius, three of your daughter? Maintaining deficiency is associated with fa- notches above the season’s aver- a good exercise regimen along tigue, lower work capacity and age, while the minimum tempera- with intake of green leafy veg- poor academic performance. ture was recorded at 12.5 degrees etables, nuts, cereals, seafood Physical fitness is also known Celsius, five notches above the and poultry increases iron lev- to influence overall health, cog- season’s average. “Moderate rains els which may help her improve nition and learning. will occur towards the evening or grade levels, a study has shown. For the study, the team ana- night,” an India Meteorological De- The findings showed that fe- lysed 105 women with an aver- partment (IMD) official told IANS. male students with good fitness age Grade point average (GPA) of According to the weather office, and iron levels achieved higher 3.68 to explore the lesser known 0.2 mm rain was recorded here in grade point averages than unfit combined effects of fitness and the last 24 hours. women who were deficient in iron deficiency on grade point The maximum temperature will iron stores. average. hover around 20 degrees Celsius. “Low iron stores and low aero- In analyses of combined ef- Wednesday’s maximum tem- bic fitness may prevent female fects of iron status and fitness, perature was 25.1 degrees Celsius, college students from achieving GPA was found higher in women three notches above the season’s their full academic potential,” with normal ferritin -- blood cell The Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh average, while the minimum tem- said Karsten Koehler, assistant protein that contains iron -- and perature was recorded at 12.5 de- professor at the University of higher fitness than in those with Sharma at the inauguration of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Government grees Celsius, five notches above Nebraska-Lincoln in the US. Iron low ferritin and lower fitness and of India, as part of the Republic Day 2017 celebration, at the Red Fort, in Delhi on the season’s average. helps the body with essential low ferritin and higher fitness. January 26, 2017. PIB Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 South 4

Pritam to make R-Day celebrated with pomp, Pushkar, Gayathri complment pageantry in Karnataka each other Telugu debut beautifully: Shraddha Before delivering the R-Day Madhavan in the film, told Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Popular Bollywood composer Pritam address, Vala went around IANS. Having worked with Chakraborty will foray into Telugu cinema with Ravi Teja starrer the sprawling ground in an male directors so far in her action entertainer “Touch Chesi Chudu”, to be directed by Vikram open jeep for the guard of career, Shraddha has always Sirikonda. It is nearly after a year and a half that Ravi Teja, who honour and received the sa- been curious to know what’s turned 48 on Thursday, has signed a new project. According to lute from the armed forces on it’s like to work under the di- a statement from producers Nallamalupu Bujji and Vallabhaneni the dais. A military helicopter rection of a female. “I have Vamsi, the film will go on the floors from the first week of Febru- showered rose petals over the always been curious to know ary. “We are happy to collaborate with our friend Ravi Teja. We’d venue. State Chief Minister what a female director brings also like to take this opportunity to welcome Pritamji to Telugu Siddaramaiah was present to the table. In the case of industry,” read the statement. Lavanya Tripathi and Raashi Khan- on the occasion. The Gov- Pushkar-Gayathri, they com- na are being paired with Ravi Teja in the film, for which popular ernor and the Chief Minister plement each other beauti- writer Vakkantham Vamsi has penned the script. Meanwhile, Ravi also greeted the people across fully. Gayathri takes care of also has Telugu actioner “Raja The Great” with director Anil Ravi- the state. Boys and girls rep- the aesthetic part, and she pudi in his kitty. resenting the Seva Dal and gives prime importance to about 3,000 students from Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Ac- excruciating details. Push- Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) in tandem, in the state capi- state-run and public schools tress Shraddha Srinath, who kar takes care of the techni- The 68th Republic Day was tal. About 10,000 people, in- and colleges from across is working with director duo cal side,” Shraddha said. Excited to team celebrated in Karnataka with cluding women and children, the city also took part in the Pushkar-Gayathri in upcom- Although she’s yet to shoot pomp and pageantry amid flocked to the venue and wit- march past (parade) and sa- ing Tamil action-thriller, with Madhavan, Shraddha up with Vijay tight security on Thursday. nessed an impressive march luted the Governor while says the husband and wife had fun working alongside Karnataka Governor Va- past by the contingents of passing before the dais. couple complement each Vijay Sethupathi, who plays again: Sathyan jubahia Vala unfurled the the three services (Army, After the music bands of other fittingly while calling a gangster in the film. Talk- Tricolour at the Field Marshal Navy and Air Force), state the services and the state po- the shots. “They may be two ing about the experience Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Popular comedian Sathyan has land- Manekshaw parade ground and central police forces, Na- lice played patriotic songs, persons but they work like of shooting with Vijay, she ed an important role in Tamil superstar Vijay’s yet-untitled in the city centre here and tional Cadet Corps (NCC) and the audience was treated to one. It’s like one collabora- said: “We recently shot a next Tamil outing. He is excited to team up with the “Nanban” joined hundreds of people in Bharat Scouts and Guides an hour-long cultural pro- tive mind at work,” Shrad- scene which required me to actor. “Working with Vijay will be special for any actor. I’m re- singing the national anthem with military music bands. gramme and sporting events. dha, who is paired with R. just react. ally excited that I managed to bag a role in his next film with director Atlee. Although I can’t divulge any details about my character, I can confirm that I play a comedian’s part,” he said. Republic Day address here at cant, especially in the context Sathyan has already worked alongside Vijay in “Thuppakki” Governor calls the Central stadium, after tak- of all districts in Kerala being and the recently released “Bairavaa”. “I think this will be my ing the salute at an impressive drought affected,” he said. sixth film with Vijay. I join the sets from March,” he said. Vijay parade. “On this Republic Day, each and Atlee reunite after last year’s Tamil blockbuster “Theri”. Kerala‘thought leader’ for He said Kerala is now on the one of us should pledge to The project also stars Jyothika, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Ka- path of rebuilding itself as one grow at least two varieties of jal Aggarwal. To be bankrolled by Sri Thenandal Films, the film of the most advanced societies vegetables in our homes, and will have music by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. rest of India in the world, with a mission to preserve water, consider- , Jan called “Nava-keralam”, which ing the drought situation,” the 26 (IANS) On the occasion of focuses on four key areas, Governor added. Chief Min- the 68th Republic Day celebra- namely, education, agricul- ister Vijayan and senior gov- Telugu title of Mani tions on Thursday here, Kerala ture and environment, hous- ernment officials watched the Governor P. Sathasivam called ing and health. “ I must ap- parade from the gallery of the Ratnam’s next the state the “thought leader” preciate the efforts of the state stadium. Similar parades were for the rest of India.“Although government, led by Pinarayi held in all the other 13 district is ‘Cheliyaa’ our state is small, accounting Vijayan, in focusing on these headquarters where state cab- for hardly three per cent of key areas with a broad vi- inet ministers took the salute. Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) The title of the Telugu dubbed India’s population, yet Kerala sion that aims at an all-round For the first time, the CPI version of filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s upcoming Tamil has always been a ‘thought development of the state, in also got into the act and hoist- romantic-drama “Kaatru Veliyidai”, earlier titled “Duet”, leader’ for the rest of India tune with the national goals,” ed the Tricolour at their party has been renamed “Cheliyaa”. In a statement, the makers with its high literacy, progres- said Sathasivam, former Chief offices. Congress state unit announced on Thursday that the title of the film’s Telugu sive ideas and globally ac- Justice of the Supreme Court. president V.M. Sudheeran version had been changed to “Cheliyaa”. Starring Karthi claimed movements,” said “This rejuvenation package hoisted the flag at the state and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead, the film is set against the Governor Sathasivam in his for agriculture is very signifi- party headquarters here. backdrop of snow-clad Kashmir and has also been shot in Ooty and Hyderabad among other places. Karthi plays a fighter pilot while Aditi will be seen as a doctor. Also star- French car Cinema has power to recreate any ring Shraddha Srinath, RJ Balaji and Delhi Ganesh, the film has music by A.R. Rahman and cinematography by Ravi scenario: Actor Rana Daggubati Varman. Sri Thenandal Films has produced the film, which maker to is gearing up for March or April release. he decided to do the film in be- movie lover, these are the kind of invest 100 mn tween the two parts of Rajamouli’s films I have watched and enjoyed “Baahubali”, Rana told IANS: “Post growing up. The story of ‘Ghazi’ euros in TN ‘Baahubali’, everybody would have is very historic and one that’s not Karnataka Governor expected me to do a commercial known to all. It’s a story that de- film. But I chose ‘Ghazi’ because it serves to be told, but such stories unfurls tricolour has an interesting story to tell. Al- are rarely made,” he said. though made as a bilingual and also “If not for cinema, these sto- on R-Day dubbed in Tamil, this is a national ries will remain history. The film.” “The story is about India and whole sinking of PNS Ghazi Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Vajubahia Pakistan. It’s set in Visakhapatnam, could be recreated only because Vala on Thursday unfurled the tricolour to mark the Republic making it a Telugu film. We’ve also we decided to make it as a film. Day at the Sam Manekshaw parade ground here. About 10,000 Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Cinema dubbed it in Tamil. The Hindi the- Cinema has that power to bring people, including women and children, flocked to the venue Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) French automotive has the power to recreate any real- atrical rights have been bagged by such stories to life. It can rec- at the city centre to witness an impressive march past. Before group PSA partnering with India’s CK Birla group life scenario, says actor Rana Dag- Karan Johar and Anil Thadani, who reate any scenario,” he added. delivering the R-Day address in English, Vala went around the will invest around 100 million euros (Rs 700 crore) gubati as he gears up for the release will release it across the country.” From playing King Bhallaladeva sprawling ground in an open jeep for the guard of honour and setting up a 100,000 units per annum car plant of Telugu-Hindi bilingual “Ghazi”, Rana is fast becoming the go-to in “Baahubali” to a navy offi- received salute from the armed forces at the dais. A military near here.This is a major automotive sectoral India’s first submarine warfare film person for larger-than-life stories. cer in Ghazi, Rana admits the helicopter showered rose petals over the venue. Besides con- investment that Tamil Nadu has got after Chief based on the mysterious sinking of With “Ghazi” and his upcoming transition was very challenging. tingents from the Army, Navy and Air Force, state and central Minister O. Panneerselvam took charge. The PNS Ghazi, a Pakistani submarine, Tamil war-based film “Madai Thi- “Bhallaladeva as a character is police forces, National Cadent Corps and Bharat Scouts and manufacturing capacity for powertrains would during the 1971 India-Pakistan ranthu”, he says he enjoys being a very tough to come out of, be- Guides participated in the event. Chief Minister Siddara- cater to the domestic market needs and global war. For Rana, “Ghazi” was an im- part of such projects because they cause it’s so overpowering and maiah was present on the occasion. vehicle makers. The performance of the indus- portant tale to tell. Explaining why are “rare” in Indian cinema. “As a larger-than-life. trial set-up would be supported by a significant level of localisation in order to reach the neces- sary cost competitiveness. The PSA group is the that gives comfort for the investors. Mantapas could be second French automotive group to set up base French group PSA to set However, they also point out the in- here after Renault. The partnership between PSA ternal opposition to Panneerselvam over 800 years old: and CK Birla group involves two joint ventures. within his AIADMK party as a worry- “As part of the first agreement, the PSA Group will up car plant in TN ing aspect. Opposition parties in the Archaeologists hold a majority stake in the joint-venture com- Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) After a for industries planning to locate their state have been complaining about pany being set-up with HMFCL for the assembly considerable time gap, Tamil Nadu plant in the state,” Kymal said. “The Tamil Nadu losing out to other states BENGALURU: Jan 26 (IANS) The two stone mantapas that and distribution of PSA passenger cars in India,” has now attracted global automo- investment announcement by PSA on the industrial investment front. were unearthed during desilting work in Hosakerehalli Lake, a PSA statement said on Wednesday. “As per the tive group PSA to set up a car plant in is a major development after uncer- PSA, partnering with India’s CK Birla South Bengaluru, on Monday are likely to be more than 800 second agreement, a 50:50 joint-venture is be- the state involving an initial outlay of tainty that was present during the last group, announced its decision to in- years old, say archaeologists. Experts from the state archaeology ing set-up between the PSA Group and AVTEC 100 million euros (Rs 700 crore), said couple of years. A global automotive vest around 100 million euros (Rs 700 department who inspected the structures on Wednesday said Ltd for manufacture and supply of powertrains. industrialists. “The investment an- major putting up a new plant in Tam- crore) in setting up a 100,000 units the architecture of the mantapas resembled the Chola style and “The manufacturing sites for both vehicle assem- nouncement by French PSA group il Nadu will be a major push for the per annum car plant near here. The was definitely much older than the Kempegowda era. Speak- bly and powertrains will be based in the state of is a positive development given the state to attract more investments,” an partnership between PSA and CK Bir- ing to TOI, R Gopal, director, state archaeology department, Tamil Nadu,” the statement added. According to fact that Chennai is the automotive industrialist not wanting to be quoted la group involves two joint ventures. said the mantapas’ step style and its curvature belong to the PSA, the Indian project is in line with its strate- hub,” Ramesh Kymal, Chairman, told IANS. This is a major automotive “As part of the first agreement, the Chola period. “The structures are likely to be 800-1000 years old. gic plan ‘Push to Pass’ and the growth plan of CK Confederation of Indian Industry sectoral investment that Tamil Nadu PSA Group will hold a majority stake Mantapas built during Kempegowda era had gopuras and the Birla group. This long term partnership will allow (CII) Tamil Nadu State Council, told has got after Chief Minister O. Pan- in the joint venture company being ones found in the lake don’t have the same. I have ordered the both companies to participate in the growth of IANS on Thursday. “The major thing neerselvam has took office. Industri- set up with HMFCL for the assembly civic agencies to clear the silt covering the foot of the mantapas. the Indian automotive market, which is expected that has happened in the recent years alists point out that Panneerselvam’s and distribution of PSA passenger There are chances that there may be inscriptions there, and the to reach 8 to 10 million cars by 2025(1) from cur- is that the power cut in the state is good equation with the central gov- cars in India,” a PSA statement said same can throw more light on their history,” he added. rent three million in 2016. almost nil, which is a big attraction ernment is also another positive sign on Wednesday in France. Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 Nation 5 Short Takes ‘Brexit to have adverse Rajasthan celebrates 68th Veteran BJP leader Ram- impact on translations of R-Day with fervour, enthusiasm

das Agarwal dead literature into English’ , Jan 26 (IANS) The 68th Re- Constabulary (RAC), Rajasthan Po- public Day was celebrated with fer- lice, home guards, NCC cadets besides , Jan 26 (IANS) Veteran BJP leader and former Rajya Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Brexit Translation and Policy Debate vour and enthusiasm in Rajasthan on school children participated in the pa- Sabha member Ramdas Agarwal passed away here on Thurs- could have an “adverse impact” at Aberystwyth University in Thursday. rade. After the parade, over 1,200 school day following prolonged illness. He was 80. He is survived by on the funding of works being Wales, told IANS. The state level function was held here. children and local artists performed folk wife and three sons. done in translating foreign lit- Speaking on the sidelines of Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh un- dances. Daredevil teams of the police Besides a two-time national Treasurer, Agarwal was also the erature into English, say writers. the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary furled the national flag at the Umaid performed acrobatics on motorcycles. Rajasthan BJP president for several years. However, some British au- Meet, she said in France and Stadium overflowing with crowds. Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Condoling his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: thors feel Brexit would fade into Germany, the governments pro- Singh took salute and inspected the senior state government officials were “His contribution towards building the BJP in Rajasthan will insignificance over time because vide large amount of money to guard of honour from the marching present on the occasion. be remembered.” Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje literature and arts cannot be re- publishers to translate foreign contingents, which were cheered by and The Governor also honoured state and Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah also condoled stricted by closing borders and literature into their languages. received thunderous applause from the government officers, employees and Agarwal’s demise. there would be a “fight-back”. Philip Hensher, who teaches spectators. police personnel for distinguished and “The number of books of for- creative writing at Bath Spa Uni- Intermittent showers failed to dampen meritorious services on the occasion. eign literature that are trans- versity, said the whole question the spirit and enthusiasm as large num- Reports of similar functions also came ‘Anaarkali Of Aaraah’ not to lated and published is very low. of nationalism and closing down ber of people attended the function. in from state capital Jaipur, and other It is about 3 per cent. Britain borders that Brexit seems to be Personnel from the Rajasthan Armed cities in the state. be missed: Swara Bhaskar translates the least of all the involved with, appear to be “ar- countries of Europe. There is row shafts pointed at the heart Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Swara Bhaskar’s new movie less of curiosity. To make the of literature”. Subhas Chandra Bose deserves more cred- “Anaarkali Of Aaraah” has been locked for release on translated books less expensive, “Literature and arts celebrate March 24, and the actress says this is one film the audi- grants or subsidy from the gov- difference and they draw en- it, popularity: Actor Mohit Marwah ence should not miss. ernment is important to pro- ergy from the difference. They “Ji! Aapkey aashirwaad se (Thanks to your blessings). duce translation. do not stop at the borders of Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Mohit similarities that I have with Colonel Announcement people! ‘Anaarkal iOf Aaraah’ March 24, “European Union provides Europe and they reach out be- Marwah, who is playing the character Prem Sahgal. So, the more I am discov- 2017. This one is a not-to-be-missed,” Swara tweeted. funding and there is a pro- yond to every sort of fragment of an unsung war hero in his upcoming ering his character, I am relating with The film, written and directed by debutant Avinash gramme called Creative Europe. of humanity. They want to reach film “Raag Desh - Birth of a Nation”, says his thoughts and actions easily. Perhaps Das, features Swara as Anaarkali, a star orchestra party An adverse impact in the sphere out to find connections across Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is one that is the reason our director Tigman- performer and singer of double-meaning songs in Aara- of translation is expected af- culture. I think Brexit is going such iconic leader of the Indian freedom shu Dhulia cast me for the role. On the ah town of Bihar. ter implementation of Brexit. to fade into insignificance in the movement who deserves more credit other hand, since he is a brilliant writer, The story revolves around the tumultuous journey of The government has to have an end,” said English novelist and and popularity than he received. the script is helping me to get a good in- Anaarkali as a party singer and as a woman in an unruly agreement with EU to be part critic Hensher. In “Raag Desh”, directed by Tigman- sight,” Mohit said. The film’s shooting is and volatile man’s world. of the programme. I think this Speaking at the session titled shu Dhulia, Mohit plays Colonel Prem in progress. Produced by Sandiip Kapoor of Promodome Motion would not be the (British) gov- ‘Brexit and the Arts’, he cited the Sahgal, an Indian National Army officer, Born and brought up in Delhi, Mohit Pictures, the film also features a cast of actors like San- ernment’s priority,” Alexandra example of West Bengal’s Burd- who under the leadership of Bose, made has various childhood memories of Re- jay Mishra and Pankaj Tripathi. Bachler, Director, Literature wan University which has a unit a huge contribution in getting indepen- public Day celebrations and one of them Across Frontiers, a European translating Australian aboriginal dence for India. is attending the parade. Platform for Literary Exchange, poetry into Bengali. Talking about the unsung hero of the “Attending the parade on Republic Day Meghalaya committed to freedom movement, Mohit told IANS: was always special for me as a kid,” he said, “Though I believe all the freedom fight- adding that it was all the more exciting when fight corruption: Sangma Odisha celebrates 68th ers and leaders -- Mahatma Gandhi, his father -- who was in a honorary post of Jawaharlal Nehru and others who are one of the regiments -- was part of it. Shillong, Jan 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul respected and worshipped by the nation Starting his acting career with the Sangma on Thursday said the government was sincerely com- Republic Day for their contribution in Indian indepen- short film “The Audition” and later mitted to fight corruption in the state. Bhubaneswar, Jan 26 (IANS) Odi- troupes took part in the Republic Day dent movement are truly deserving, (but) “Strangers in the night”, Mohit made his “Fight against corruption needs comprehensive measures sha celebrated the 68th Republic celebrations in Bhubaneswar. While Subhas Chandra Bose deserves more.” Bollywood debut with the film “Fugly” to insulate the system from its vulnerability to corruption. The Day with gaiety and enthusiasm on several cultural teams participated in “Thankfully, with the access to infor- in 2014. As lines between mainstream agenda to fight corruption must be a shared agenda of each Thursday, with state Governor S.C. the parade, performances by school mation, people are getting to know more and parallel cinema are blurring and one of us,” Sangma said at a Republic Day celebration at Polo Jamir unfurling the Tricolour and and college students along with skat- about him and other war heroes. They a wide array of subjects are getting the Grounds here. taking the salute at Mahatma Gan- ing and daredevil shows were the are getting their due credit. In fact, our spotlight in popular film culture, Mohit Sangma said his government had set up a search committee dhi Marg in the capital city here. other attractions during the celebra- film ‘Raag Desh- Birth Of A Nation’ is said: “This is the right time for actors like to recommend names for appointment as the chairperson and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also tions in Bhubaneswar. about three such war heroes,” he added. me to be in the business.” members of the Lokayukta. hoisted the national flag at the Bara- The commissionerate police For his role, Mohit went through re- “I would like to work with directors Moreover, both the central and state government had adopt- bati stadium in and remem- made elaborate security arrange- search work and watched documen- like Shakun Batra who has a very unique ed a number of legislative measures to equip the people with bered the freedom fighters and their ments for the smooth conduct of taries to understand the character as and different approach to subject, Karan appropriate weapons to fight corruption, he said. contributions to the nation. About 78 the Republic Day here. well as the political situation in India Johar and of course Tigmanshu Dhulia Sangma said the overall internal security situation had im- during World War II. “There are some again.” proved in the state in the past 10 months. However, he admitted that militancy in Garo Hill regions was 2 software technology still a matter of concern, but said state and central forces were Bengal joins nation in carrying out the counter-insurgency operations vigorously. parks to open in Tripura Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS) Two the third IIG was set up here. celebrating Republic Day Amandeep extends lead in Software Technology Parks “After a massive state-wide Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Governor K.N. tricts also took part in the parade. The (STP) would soon open in Agar- literacy campaign, Tripura at- Tripathi unfurled the tricolor and took event saw dare-devil motorcycle stunts women’s golf meet tala to boost information tech- tained the top position in lit- salute at a colourful march past at the preformed by the Army. Young girls of nology in the northeastern re- eracy in the country with 96.82 Indira Gandhi Sarani here as West Ben- Ramkrishna Mission Vidyamandira pre- Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Amandeep Drall carded second gion and to reach out to people per cent. Tripura has become a gal celebrated the Republic Day on sented a group dance. straight one-under 71 to extend her lead to five shots at the top of rural and remote areas with power surplus state,” the Gover- Thursday. On the occasion, the Left Front led by after the second round in the first leg of the Hero Womens Pro- e-governance, Governor Tatha- nor added. With Chief Minister Mamata Baner- the Communist Party of India-Marxist fessional Golf Tour here on Thursday. gata Roy said here on Thursday. He also said that Tripura was jee and others watching, units from the (CPI-M) formed human chains across Panchkula’s Amandeep started impressively, carding an er- After hoisting the flag on at the first northeastern state that Army, Navy and Air Force took part in the city in support of the country’s uni- ror free front-nine with birdies on the third, eighth and ninth the Assam Rifles Ground on the implemented the National Food the customary parade with their tab- ty and integrity. holes at the Kensville Golf & Country Club. occasion of the Republic Day, Security Act 2013 from Septem- leau showcasing sophisticated weap- Led by Left Front chairman Biman However, she seemed to lose concentration on the return he said India’s third interna- ber 1, 2015. ons like the Bofors cannons and multi Bose and CPI-M state secretary Surjya and carded a birdie-less back-nine while dropping shots on tional internet gateway (IIG), “The Tripura government is rocket launcher Pinaka. Kanta Mishra, Marxist leaders and activ- the 13th and 18th holes to finish with a total score of 142 after after Mumbai and Chennai, was providing rice at the rate of Rs Models of Indian naval ship Bram- ists formed the human chain calling upon 36 holes. now operational in Agartala and 2 per kg instead of Rs 3 per kg, haputra and aircraft carrier INS Sind- people to stand up against communal in- Kolkata’s Smriti Mehra was second on the leaderboard with would boost internet services as stipulated in the act. For this, hughosh were also exhibited amid tolerance. The national flag was hoisted at a total of 147 after she added a two-over 74 to the first round within the region and with the Tripura has to bear additional much cheers from the huge crowds. union and state government offices across score of 73. rest of the world. burden of Rs 17 crore per year,” Contingents of Kolkata and West Ben- the state. A large number of organisations, Gurgaon’s Gaurika Bishnoi was third a total score of 148 after After an agreement between Roy added. gal Police and Border Security Force educational institutions and clubs also the second round of 74. India’s Bharat Sanchar Nigam The Republic Day was cele- marched. Representatives of the fire bri- celebrated the Republic Day throughout New Delhi’s Mehar Atwal and ’s Saaniya Sharma Limited and Bangladesh Sub- brated across the state with nu- gade and NCC cadets as also students of the state by hoisting flags and organising were tied fourth with identical scores of 150 after 36 holes. marine Cable Company Limited, merous functions 11 schools from Kolkata and other dis- events involving students and children.

the grief of all those who have ‘Bigg Boss’ helped me become Despite unrest, Kashmiri youth lost their dear ones. “The hartals (protests) which mature, says Rohan Mehra extended from week to week proved their brilliance: Vohra caused large economic losses Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Tele- Talking about his three- eviction was a little dishearten- Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) the Republic Day function vices, defence, central police and particularly severe hard- vision actor Rohan Mehra, month journey in the Colors ing for him. Jammu and Kashmir Gover- here. Vohra hoisted the na- forces and other services.” ships for daily wage earners. who is the latest contestant to channel show, he said: “The “Eviction from the show nor N.N. Vohra on Thursday tional flag and took salute at Vohra praised actress Zaira “The violent demonstra- be evicted from the tenth sea- past three months inside the after coming so close to the said despite unrest and odds, an impressive parade at the Wasim. He expressed his un- tors burnt several dozen son of “Bigg Boss”, says the ‘Bigg Boss’ house have been finale was a little dishearten- the state’s youth had proved Maulana Azad Stadium here. happines over the loss of lives schools and set ablaze gov- reality show has helped him full of few ups and downs, few ing, but I am happy that I was their brilliance in various “In Jammu and Kashmir, during last year’s unrest in ernment offices, police sta- become a mature person. bittersweet moments and was amongst the top five contes- fields. our greatest strength is our the and said tions and private properties. “The show, in many ways, a life-changing experience for tants on the show and played a “As we have seen for our- youth who comprise almost the protests were only hurt- “The disturbances caused has helped me grow up into me. I am really glad that I made fair game,” he said. selves in the past few years, half of our population. ing the wheels of progress. irreparable damage to the a mature person. From being the right decision to be part of The TV actor also wished despite the severe constraints “Besides excelling in studies “The prolonged distur- functioning of the education- a pampered son, I have now ‘Bigg Boss’ and could show the luck to his co-contestant and arising from recurring spells and winning awards and na- bance in the valley last sum- al system. The studies of over transformed into an indepen- entire world the real me.” friend Lopamudra Raut and of disruption and disorder, tional fellowships, a growing mer resulted in large human 14 lakh school going children dent person and understand Rohan, who first gained vis- hoped that she comes out as our youth has been doing very number of our students have losses and an unprecedented and nearly a lakh college and the value of relationships,” Ro- ibility with TV show “Yeh Rish- the winner of “Bigg Boss” sea- well in almost every arena,” been gaining high positions in number of security force per- university students were dis- han said in a statement. ta Kya Kehlata Hai”, says the son 10. Vohra said while addressing All India Services, central ser- sonnel were injured. I share rupted,” he said. Indian Horizon 6 Edit Friday, January 27, 2017

the past few decades, the Congress Congress-SP embrace makes its now stands a decent chance of en- Indian Horizon hancing its numbers in the assem- bly and, in any case, can only hope anyone’s game in UP to taste in power in a coalition. By Mohit Dubey With its organisational structure out. He, however, said the political ers,” she thundered. With 19 per in tatters, the 105 seats that have he sealing of the electoral al- situation has changed drastically cent votes that could influence come its way is a “bumper draw”, liance between the Congress in the last 48-hours since the SP- 60-70 seats of the 403-member as- in the words of an old Congress Tand the Samajwadi Party (SP) Congress brokered a deal to stop sembly, political observers here worker. The Congress won a mere has altered the political landscape the BJP. “We as a community want concede that while the Congress 28 seats in the 2012 assembly polls. Friday, January 27, 2017 in Uttar Pradesh for the crucial to keep the BJP at bay and the new aligning with the SP could “offer On the face of it, the BJP is chuck- seven-phased assembly elections alliance seems better placed to do a serious threat” to the BSP, they ling, saying the alliance will result from February 11 to March 8. so,” Faiz-ur-Rehman, a worker at a for now are giving the BSP and in a surge in its favour. “We have While leaders of these two par- city mosque, contended. the Congress-SP alliance a 30:70 always been saying that the SP is Goa is a mixture of several ties claim to have been forced into The writing on the wall seems to chance of splitting Muslim votes. the B-team of Congress and they a political embrace to “stop the for- have already worried the BSP lead- The BSP is stressing to its Mus- are now out of the closet, making ward march of the communal BJP”, ership as its senior leaders, mostly lim voters that the coming together it easier to target them,” said a se- forces with the aim of the tie-up seems to have come as a Muslim faces, have been asked by of the 19 per cent Muslim vote and nior BJP leader. The Congress, he rude shock for the Bahujan Samaj Mayawati to “go out and explain to 23 per cent Dalit vote is potentially pointed out, is still not favoured by winning the election Party (BSP), waiting in the wings to the community that SP-Congress a match-winning cocktail. A sec- the people in and the return to power on the time-tested tie-up will only help the BJP by di- tion, however, dittoes Mayawati’s SP faces strong anti-incumbency. Dalit-Muslim combination. viding votes and that she remains fears that a triangular fight could BJP strategists also say that the Assembly elections in Goa are going to be A resurgent BSP, which is tar- their best bet”. give the BJP an edge it has been SP-Congress alliance to consoli- geting the ruling SP on poor law “The coming together of the SP- waiting for. date the Muslim vote could trigger held on February 4. The BJP, Congress and Aam and order and focusing on the its Congress is nothing but an attempt The jury is, however, out on who “reverse polarisation” on a larger failure during the 2013 Muzaffar- by both sides to piggyback each benefits and by how much from scale among Hindus and force nagar riots which left more than other in the face of certain elec- this alliance. For the SP, it is felt them to stand behind the saffron Aadmi Party have begun hectic campaigning in 60 persons dead and thousands toral defeat,” Naseemuddin Sid- that the alliance is timely as, due to camp. Senior journalist Arvind homeless, has suddenly gone into diqui, the tallest Muslim leader of the infighting within, it was being Bajpayi, who has followed Muslim the state. Ruling party BJP appears confident of a huddle, haunted by the spectre the BSP, said. largely considered knocked out of politics for very long, however, says of Muslims rallying behind the SP- One of Mayawati’s closest aides, the race.The tie-up returns it to the “its an open field for all as of now”. holding on to power in the state. The Aam Aad- Congress combine. Siddiqui scoffed at the “winnability reckoning and it can now pitch in “Campaigning is yet to start. On “There was euphoria in favour of prospects” of the alliance. with its winning and time-tested the face of it, the SP-Congress al- Behenji (BSP supremo Mayawati) Mayawati, on her part, has MY Muslim-Yadav combination. liance seems to have taken a head mi Party is contesting in the state for the first as the electoral race started in Ut- sharpened her attack on both the The pan-Indian acceptance of start. How it pans out during tar Pradesh. The SP was mired in parties and has appealed to the Congress President Sonia Gandhi the course of the polls -- we will time. It will be interesting, however, to watch infighting between father (Mu- Muslims not to be swayed by the and Vice President Rahul Gandhi have to wait and watch closely,” layam Singh Yadav) and son (Chief last-minute tie-up as this was be- as benefactors of the Muslim com- he said. The verdict on the win- how the campaigning unfolds and is conducted Minister) Akhilesh Yadav and the ing done at the “behest of the com- munity stays intact and could ben- nability of this new political com- Congress had little to write home munal forces to weaken the BSP”. efit the SP. For the Congress too, bination will be out on March 11 about. The BSP was a serious chal- “The Congress leadership has sur- it’s a good situation as it is now when votes are counted -- but, for over the crucial 12 days under the changed cir- lenger to the BJP, itching to come rendered before the SP in a bid to riding with a regional party and is now, the two have clearly man- to power at any cost,” a senior Mus- garner a few seats but it has failed back in the fight. Relegated to the aged to create a buzz. cumstances. Political parties in Goa will have a lim voice in the old city pointed the aspirations of the Muslim vot- fourth position in the state over ians new challenge this coming election as they will have to ensure that the candidates they field are Why Election Commission didn’t defer budget by Mohd Asim Khan clean and have no charges of corruption against from announcing sops for the five over? “We don’t have such sweep- wrote. The official said the EC took he Election Commission (EC) states? A highly placed source in ing powers. We only act under the a similar stand this time too. So, them. The Congress announced that it is going has directed the government the poll panel told IANS that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and instead of prescribing a course of Tto refrain from announcing Commission did not want to be MCC is just a moral power,” the action, it left it to the “sense of pro- any state-specific scheme in the seen acting outside its mandate. source said. The official mentioned priety” of the government. Did the to contest alone on their stake. AAP is confident Union Budget 2017 that may in- “We considered the matter care- the 2009 advisory the EC issued Supreme Court’s observation on fluence the voters in the five poll- fully. There were several consid- during the election. Monday also weigh on the EC? of forming the governments in Goa and Punjab. bound states. erations,” the source, privy to the In a letter to Chief Secretaries “Well, no,” said the source. “We The Commission, however, discussions, told IANS. and Chief Electoral Officers of all operate on a different plane. We stopped short of asking the govern- The official said it was primarily states and Union Territories dated operate around the MCC and do The Congress is the B-team of the BJP in Goa. ment of Prime Minister Narendra the government’s prerogative to March 9, 2009, the EC wrote: “The not examine the legal aspects.” Modi to defer the Budget till the present the Budget when it wanted. Commission would like to point out But what if the government, in- So far AAP is still building their organisation in conclusion of assembly elections “Our role is limited to seeing that the prevalent convention that is fol- stead of mentioning a particular in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, the voters are not influenced by lowed in most states is that instead state, announces sops which ap- Goa. It’s going quite good at local level. There Punjab, Goa and Manipur. any means,” the source added. of presenting the full budget, only ply to every state, such as rebate So what prompted the poll panel But if the EC can restrain the a vote on account is taken for 3-4 in income tax or other steps which - an independent, autonomous government from announcing months in cases where a general apply to all Indians? Won’t it influ- will be tough competition between AAP and BJP body -- to take a rather cautious sops, can it not stop the govern- election is imminent or when the ence the voters? approach towards the Budget and ment from presenting the Budget MCC is in operation. “It contributes “Let’s see,” the official said. because Goa is usually a home ground for BJP. merely restrain the government altogether until the elections get to a healthy democratic process,” it ians AAP will give BJP a very tough competition in Goa: AAP puts plastic Braj voters seek answers for their home turf. Elections are always full of sur- area’s environmental prises, no one can predict what can be the out- cards on electoral table By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar decline, political neglect Bharatiya Janata Party government, come of an election ultimately. Goa is actually By Brij Khandelwal or a party known to take regu- the AAP has virtually doubled the cious mangroves and holy green divided into two regions politically South Goa lar swipes at demonetisation doles given under many schemes. t was in the Braj area along shrines from Govardhan to Bar- Fand the government's backing For example, the promised payout the river Yamuna that Lord sana, Gokul to Vrindavan," said for a cashless economy, the AAP for for the flagship Ladli Laxmi scheme, IKrishna is traditionally be- Madhu Mangal Shukla, a pe- and North Goa. As of now AAP has made strong once appears to have placed its faith launched by the current govern- lieved to have spent his child- titioner in the Allahabad High in plastic. ment to improve the sex ratio, has hood, and it was in the stretch Court, which has now ordered inroads in South Goa where anti-BJP votes will One of the unique innovations been hiked from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 between Bateshwar and Vrin- demolition of an incomplete tried by the AAP in the upcoming lakh per beneficiary. davan that he performed the bridge across the Yamuna in assembly election in Goa is handing If the AAP comes to power, the "Raas Leela". Vrindavan. be going to AAP. Over the last two decades, the out rectangular plastic cards, which party has also promised to increase But, say locals, if Lord Krishna In Agra, environmental groups the party claims guarantees delivery the household inflation allowance, were to be born again today, he have been holding meetings and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) has of its promises it has made to voters. Griha Adhar, from Rs 1,500 to Rs would certainly relocate to some organising rallies to draw atten- In Goa, the card, which features 3,000. The party has promised water other place due to the pollution, tion to the sad state of the envi- been a part of coalition government headed by an inky blue sky and coconut palms, and electricity at cheaper prices if it stink and vanishing ghats of the ronment in the eco-sensitive Taj after the typical imagery the coastal wins the February 4 polls. Yamuna, and large-scale defor- Trapezium Zone. tropical state evokes, also has mug- It is these promises which the AAP estation and disappearance of River Connect Campaign both the BJP as well as the Congress. There are shots of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind wants the electorate to consider seri- thousands of community ponds member Dr Devashish Bhat- Kejriwal and Chief Ministerial can- ously while casting its vote while as- in the area. tacharya told IANS: "Despite re- five major parties who are contesting the elec- didate Elvis Gomes, both wearing suring the voter, with the card, that And, it is this colossal damage strictions by the Supreme Court the trademark party caps, and of the party is also here to stay in Goa. to the biodiversity and ecosys- and detailed guidelines by spe- tions and that are Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), In- course the ubiquitous party symbol, "AAP is solemnly pledging tem of the region that over 4.5 cialised agencies, the encroach- the broom. through an 'assurance card' that all million voters of Braj will focus ments on the Yamuna flood The card also has a written guar- the social security schemes in our on during the upcoming Uttar plains continue. 'Petha' (a local dian National Congress (INC), Nationalist Con- antee signed by Gomes, which manifesto will be honoured after my Pradesh assembly polls. sweetmeat) units in the city con- reads: "I, Elvis Gomes, Chief Minis- government takes office," Gomes "Vrindavan residents are agi- tinue to pollute the environment. gress Party (NCP), All India Trinamool Congress terial candidate of Aam Aadmi Party, told IANS. tated at the Akhilesh Yadav gov- "A large number of polluting Goa, guarantee AAP social welfare "The card bears my signature and ernment's flawed 'River Front industries continue to run with- (TMC) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). schemes to you and your family." is being given out by our volunteers Development Project' along the out permission. The green cover Gomes told IANS that the need for in door-to-door campaigns," he Yamuna. Luckily, the high court around Agra is fast dwindling. the assurance card was felt because added. The card empowers the vot- has stayed the scheme, which One wonders where the resourc- Whatever be the result, it will prove that all of the series of U-Turns committed er, he said, to walk into any AAP can- would have been a threat to the es are being siphoned off. The by the Congress and the BJP when- didate's office and rightfully claim river, ancient ghats and the ASI- Keitham Lake sensitive zone is these parties have done their best to appeal the ever they ruled the state. This, he benefits of the promised schemes. protected temples," Friends of under pressure of colonisers and said, had dented the faith of the vot- "This 'assurance card' is my per- Vrindavan Convener Jagannath land grabbers." voters. These entire parties contest is a very in- ers vis-a-vis election promises. sonal guarantee and that of AAP that Poddar told IANS. This has forced residents to "Goa's politicians have gone back the promises we have made will be Poddar said social activists in adopt a resolution to hold can- on their promises and words so delivered," he said. the area have interacted with the didates accountable. Shravan teresting study in itself and will help us in find- many times that they are called U- The AAP is the only party to con- candidates and asked them to Kumar Singh, an eco-activist, turn politicians," Gomes said. test all 40 seats up for grabs in the commit themselves to "restoring told IANS: "We have 'Sank- ing the direction in which Goa will go. Certainly, He said the AAP wanted to accen- assembly elections. the past glory of Braj Dham" by alp Patras' (resolution papers) tuate the seriousness of the party The AAP has taken on the ruling conserving nature's beauty and signed by people and are now Goa is a very rich territory and has many resorts. towards fulfilling poll campaign BJP, the Congress and an alliance resources. "In the name of de- pressuring candidates to come promises to the electorate. comprising of two local parties -- velopment, a lot of damage had clean on environmental issues. And AAP's promises are plenty. Maharashtrwadi Gomantak Party been done to the environment We want them to clearly state People will come from far of places for their hol- In a bid to outdo the spate of so- and Goa Suraksha Manch along and, once known for its green their vision and commitment to cial schemes involving monetary with the Shiv Sena. and dense forests, the whole Agra's environment." idays to these resorts. Goa politics also reflects pay-outs initiated by the outgoing ians area is being denuded of pre- ians the interest of trade and financial prospects. Readers Response and contribution Welcome Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 op-ed 7 Mythology still rules Uttar Pradesh politics The infighting within the ruling Samajwadi Party in the Indian state bears an echo with the epic ‘Mahabharata’ By By Archisman Dinda undergo 14 years of penance and spend toral loss post the family saga could mean he ruling of the Election Commis- his life in a forest along with his wife Sita, the end of the road for him, as the clan will sion of India, handing over the away from the materialist comforts of the solely blame him for defeat. TSamajwadi Party (SP) symbol to kingdom. However, to win this epic battle, he has the incumbent Chief Minister of Uttar Akhilesh, who is being hailed as Rama in to focus more on the spreadsheet of caste, Pradesh (UP), Akhilesh Yadav, has come various posters that have been put up by creed and religious identity that still define as a blow to his father and party patriarch his supporters, has to still undergo the test the politics of UP. Mulayam Singh Yadav, who had created of polls starting next month. The real battle Though Akhilesh wants to focus on his the socialist outfit 25 years ago. The de- has just started for him, as an electoral loss developmental politics that he wants to un- cision was a result of a long-drawn fam- will also ensure his exit from the party and leash on the state, he has to ensure that the ily feud over the control of the party, the draw the curtains on his short political ca- party holds on to the critical Muslim-Dalit seeds of which were sown in 2012. reer. In this political battle, like the 18-day vote bank that his father had engineered After SP won the elections in 2012, Mu- battle of Kurukshetra, Akhilesh’s main ad- years ago. Any split either in favour of the layam crowned Akhilesh — born to Mulay- versaries are his father, uncle and his step Bahujan Swamaj Party or the Bharatiya am’s first wife Malati Devi — Chief Minis- brother who would like to ensure his defeat. Janata Party will only ensure that the wheels ter, while persuing his national ambitions. Poor performance at the hustings of his hard-earned ‘cycle’ — the SP’s party This decision led to brewing of discontent, Akhilesh, is also being likened to Au- symbol — will get deflated on March 11, the especially among Mulayam’s brother Shiv- rangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor of day of the results. pal Yadav, considered a master strategist India, who had imprisoned his father em- Also to Akhilesh’s disadvantage, Shivpal, and popular leader, and Mulayam’s sec- peror Shah Jahan and took over the reins considered to have very effective network- ond wife Sadhna Gupta, who was keen to of power. How history will eventually judge ing with booth-level party workers, is at log- protect the interests of her son Pratik and Akhilesh and whether he will be hailed as gerheads with the former and he will use all daughter-in-law Puja. Rama or admonished as Aurangzeb should his might to ensure his fall. The family feud of the Yadav’s can be be of least concern to him now. His priority Also, there are a large number of Mulay- compared to the epic Mahabharata, where is to hold on to power and ensure that his am loyalists within the party who may also the sons of two brothers fought over the the Yadav family saga by Mulayam’s cousin Yadav family saga is not only a reflection father and uncle are not able to oust him try to sabotage Akhilesh’s eise as many be- right to inherit the kingdom, which eventu- Ram Gopal Varma, who has sided with Akh- of the Mahabharata but also that of the using his poor performance at the hustings lieve that Akhilesh has wronged his father ally led to the battle of Kurukshetra (in pres- ilesh against the other members of his clan. epic Ramayana, which also started as a as an excuse. Until then, the battle is only who brought him up to this level. ent-day Haryana) between the Pandavas The role of Shakuni, who acted as a family feud between the many wives of half won by him. Akhilesh, who was consid- However, the last word in this family saga and the Kauravas and the fall of the family. catalyst in the epic, is being played by King Dasharatha, Rama’s father. His ered a rookie in Indian politics even a few certainly belongs to Mahabharata, where, In Mahabharata, the battle was also hinged SP leader Amar Singh, who is believed to wives wanted to oust Rama from inherit- years ago, has undertaken a mammoth task at the end of the war, all were left in remorse upon the role of Lord Krishna, the Hindu have provoked both Shivpal and Sadhna ing the throne and protect the interest of of trying to single-handedly win the polls — a lesson that the Yadavs can well learn. deity — a role that is aptly being played in to poison Mulayam against Akhilesh. The their respective sons. Rama was asked to in India’s most populous state. An elec- courtesy : gulf news Germany is growing more tolerant of extremism The country has proven that it is more immune to excesses than many other European countries, where extreme parties have come to power By Leonid Bershidsky professor. He stuck to his leftist views and from teaching altogether. The revelations political spectrum, the NPD — the party ferent, far milder but still strongly nation- he values of modern Germany — and evolved into one of Berlin’s most promi- strained the “Red-Red-Green” coalition. that fiercely clashes with Die Linke sup- alist party, the anti-immigrant Alternative its ability to return to a global leader- nent gentrification opponents — a serious Such scandals are what centre-left politi- porters when both demonstrate for oppos- for Germany (AfD) is doing great in local Tship role in recent years — have been achievement in a quickly gentrifying city cians are afraid of when they negotiate alli- ing causes on the immigration issue — has elections and polls. It is now represented based on a blanket rejection of the coun- that’s full of them. ances with Die Linke. Such an alliance on a gained a lease on life from Germany’s con- in 10 of Germany’s 16 state parliaments try’s totalitarian past, both Nazi and Com- Last year, leftist parties did well in the federal level may be the only way to topple stitutional court. German state govern- and poised to get into the federal one this munist. That rejection is now being tested state election — Berlin is a German federal Merkel after the September 24 parliamen- ments had sued for the party to be banned, autumn. Last week, Bjoern Hoecke, head as higher tolerance for both left-wing and state — and the Social Democratic Party tary election, if the SPD, Die Linke and the but the court returned a curious decision: of the AfD’s Thuringia branch, criticised right-wing extremes begins to emerge. (SPD) won a plurality, returning Michael Greens together win more than half the It said that while the far-right party reject- the Holocaust memorial in the centre of Two episodes have illustrated this in re- Mueller to the mayor’s post. On the na- votes (current polls give them a combined ed democracy and pursued anti-demo- Berlin as a “memorial of shame” and called cent days. One is the acrimonious battle tional level, the SPD is the junior partner 40 per cent or so). But the SPD doesn’t cratic goals, which resembled those advo- on Germans to stop apologising for Nazi over the exit of one-time Stasi (East Ger- in the governing coalition with German want the Stasi taint: It would be deadly in cated by the Nazis, “there are no specific crimes. Though AfD co-leader Frauke Petry man secret police) trainee Andrej Holm Chancellor Angela Merkel’s centre-right the western states. So Mueller called for and weighty indications that suggest that condemned Hoecke’s remarks, it’s clear from the city government in Berlin as well Christian Democrats. In Berlin, however, it Holm’s resignation, and the professor quit the NPD will succeed in achieving its anti- that he’s not the only party member with as Humboldt University. The other is a de- forged a different alliance — with Die Lin- the city government so as not to hurt his constitutional aims”. such thoughts. cision by the German constitutional court ke, the successor party of East Germany’s party any further. “It appears to be entirely impossible that Though other parties have called on against banning the neo-Nazi National ruling Communists, and the Green Party. The university fired him, too — a deci- the NPD will succeed in achieving its aims Germany’s domestic intelligence to moni- Democratic Party (NPD). Such a coalition would have been unthink- sion he is appealing in court. But though by parliamentary or extra-parliamentary tor AfD as an extremist organization on In 1989, when Holm was 18, the German able just a few years ago — Die Linke was that’s in line with previous practice of democratic means,” the court said, argu- the strength of Hoecke’s comments, that’s Democratic Republic was just months considered beyond the pale for serious intolerance toward Stasi collaborators, a ing, in effect, that the party doesn’t have unlikely to happen, if only because of the away from its inglorious demise. Not politicians, despite its persistent popu- few things are different. University Presi- enough of a following for a strong electoral party’s strong popular support — 13 to 15 knowing the end was near, Holm faced the larity in the former East. Now, however, dent Sabine Kunst says she wouldn’t have performance or an uprising. Indeed, it’s per cent in recent polls. same old life choices, ones that led him to the party participates in three state gov- fired Holm had he expressed regret about not represented in state governments and Far-right and far-left ideology caused begin to follow his father’s footsteps as a ernments, including the Berlin one. Last quibbling on the questionnaire. And stu- it only won 1.3 per cent of the vote in the no end of suffering in Germany in the Stasi officer. During high school, he ap- year, its member Bodo Ramelow became dents occupied the building where Holm, last national election — far from enough to 20th century. In the 21st, however, both plied to the agency and signed an obliga- the party’s first post-unification regional a popular lecturer, had taught, decorating get into parliament. are not-so-marginally acceptable. This tion to cooperate. At 18, he did five months prime minister. it with signs that say, “Holm Must Leave? Though a previous attempt to ban the could be a sign of normality: After all, of training — as a paper-pusher in one of Protecting long-time residents in work- Then We Stay.” They don’t care about his party, in 2003, had also failed, the reasons Germany has proven that it is more im- the vast organisation’s departments, he ing-class areas from developers and af- Stasi gig: It was too long ago, in another had been different then: The court said that mune to excesses than many other Eu- says, service that counted towards his fluent newcomers is the key issue on the country. So perhaps Holm’s career isn’t since the party had been infiltrated by gov- ropean countries, where extreme parties mandatory military service. Once finished, party’s agenda. So Die Linke tapped Holm over yet despite his adolescent determina- ernment agents, it was unclear whether its have come to power, narrowly failed to he would be required to train as a journal- to become state secretary for housing poli- tion to join the East German version of the true activists or the agents were responsible do so or come dangerously close. But it ist and then go into Stasi service, perhaps cy. But then, in December, a local newspa- KGB. His fight for the rights of poor ten- for the party’s ideological face and actions. could also signal the end of the relatively under cover. That never happened. Holm, per revealed his Stasi past and it emerged ants will certainly continue and perhaps Now, the court showed a willingness to tol- tame German politics that have allowed who is also the grandson of a prominent that he’d lied about it on a questionnaire even gain momentum: The sudden notori- erate a real Nazi-like organisation as long as Merkel to win three elections in a row. Communist and Nazi regime victim, went when Humboldt University hired him. If ety has boosted Holm’s popularity among it has no chance at seizing power. The NPD, It’s getting hotter here now. on to become a sociologist and a university he hadn’t, he might have been disqualified his target audience. At the other end of the of course, no longer even has to try. A dif- courtesy : al-jazeera

Chinese investment in developing the port China at the high port and its neighbourhood has been estimated at around $3.5 billion. The total costs of Its bold presence at Hambantota and Gwadar is worrisome projects along the CPEC are estimated at around $51 billion. There is considerable By G Parthasarathy opacity about the proportion of these in- lombo is the natural port of transit for goods vestments, which will come in the form of 0 ONFIDENT of victory in Sri Lanka’s to and from India. Apart from few vehicles per cent interest credits, concessional cred- prolonged and bloody ethnic con- that India, Japan and South Korea export to its, bank credits with near commercial rates Cflict, President Rajapakse decided Sri Lanka, Hambantota receives virtually of interest, or as foreign direct investment. to develop the Port of Hambantota and its no other goods from international trade. There are misgivings even within Paki- neighbourhood along the south-western Against the annual interest repayment li- stan about who the main beneficiaries of coast. He was determined to make this re- abilities of around $65 million, revenues the Chinese-funded economic corridor will gion his impregnable political base. Taking from trade shipments amount to around be. There is strong opposition within Balo- note of Rajapakse’s aversion to India and $1.3 million. The entire range of projects is chistan, where Gwadar is located, because the Western world, China obliged him by financially unviable. Despite offering free the people of the province have received offering to undertake a number of proj- landing facilities to foreign airlines, there no benefits from Chinese-funded projects. ects, in and around Hambantota. Given In- are virtually no flights to the Hambantota The Saindak Copper and Gold Mining Proj- dia’s focus on the Colombo Port, building airport. The expensive power project is ect in Balochistan’s Chaghai district, be- and taking control of Hambantota, whose also proving a white elephant. Unable to ing developed with Chinese participation, economic viability was questionable, was repay the debt incurred to build the coal- is estimated to contain copper and gold imperative for China. Beijing decided to fired Norochcholai Power Plant, the gov- resources valued at around $70 billion. acquire naval facilities there, in much the ernment is now transferring its ownership The people of Balochistan will reportedly same way it has taken control of Gwadar in to the Chinese, in a debt-equity swap. The local protests. Reports from Sri Lanka in- backed by Pakistan, the ability to inter- receive just 1 per cent of these earnings. Pakistan. Funds for the project were made earnings of the Southern Expressway annu- dicate that this “investment zone” will be dict vital oil supplies. While Hambantota There are also Baloch fears that outsiders, available on near-commercial terms by ally are now less that one-sixth of the debt used by China for manufacturing a wide could well become a crucial part of China’s including Chinese, will swamp the prov- China’s EXIM Bank, which extended cred- repayment bill. Between 2009 and 2014, range of products for export to India. China Maritime Silk Route, Gwadar is fast becom- ince. New Delhi, like many others who are its of over $1.2 billion for the construction the Sri Lankan government’s debt tripled. will thus, in effect, be seeking to export its ing the nerve centre for a China-Pakistan viewing the strategic dimensions of the of the port, and $1.35 billion for a power The current total debt stands at around products from Sri Lanka, making use of the nexus to exercise maritime control over growing China-Pakistan relationship with plant. Assistance was also extended for a $65 billion. Sri Lanka now spends over 90 free trade advantages that Sri Lanka enjoys the sea lanes used for oil/gas supplies from legitimate concern, will no doubt be closely southern highway, a tele-cinema park and per cent of all government revenue to ser- with India. What happens in and around Iran and the Gulf states. The Gwadar Port observing these developments. Last year an airport. Rajapakse’s ambitions for his vice its debts. Sri Lanka’s finance minister Hambantota is of crucial strategic and eco- has been leased to China for 43 years, till saw the first-ever visit by a Chinese nuclear constituency also included a sports zone Ravi Karunanayake has announced that nomic interest to India. We need to make it 2059. China’s Silk Road project connects submarine to Karachi. In more recent days, for a proposed international sports meet his government has decided to sell 80 per clear that the use of Hambantota to berth with the Maritime Silk Route in Gwadar. Pakistan claims to have successfully tested that was never held, and an international cent of the $1.5-billion Hambantota Port Chinese warships and submarines, control The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor its first submarine-launched nuclear-capa- cricket stadium. Not a single international in the south to a Chinese company. China of the Hambantota Port and its surround- (CPEC) connects China’s Xinjiang province ble cruise missile, with a range of 450 km. match has been played in the stadium. Not has also been offered an investment zone ing areas in Chinese hands, will be unac- to Gwadar through Gilgit-Baltistan, which Significantly, this launch came after China, a single worthwhile film has been made in the same region, in another bid to cut the ceptable to India. Gwadar and Hambantota India regards as its territory as it is a part of infuriated by the latest launch of India’s in the tele-cinema project. All Rajapakse’s debt burden. China has now virtually taken will become staging areas for the Chinese J&K. Unlike Hambantota, the Gwadar Port Agni V, warned that it could transfer missile projects in his constituency have been fi- over the port, its surrounding areas and ad- navy to operate across the sea lanes of the project is being financed in a number of ar- capabilities to others to deal with India. nancial disasters. Given its location, Co- jacent industrial park, despite widespread western Indian Ocean, giving the Chinese, eas by 0 per cent Chinese loans. The total courtesy : gulf news

The views expressed in these columns are the writers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indian Horizon or its management.-Editor Indian Horizon 8 International Friday, January 27, 2017

years and beheaded several of them, in- WORLD SNIPPETS Islamic State pushing for Asian links, cluding two Canadians last year. The United States has a $5 million Indian community bounty on the head of Hapilon for leading expansion: Philippines the 2001 kidnapping of 20 people, includ- celebrates Republic ing three Americans, on a resort island. Manila Jan 26 (IANS) The Philippines He has been identified as Abu Sayyaf`s Day in Poland has received intelligence that shows clos- commander on Basilan. er links between domestic militants and President Rodrigo Duterte has recently Warsaw, Jan 26 (IANS) The Indian community Islamic State, its defence minister said on raised the alarm about the prospect of celebrated the 68th Republic Day with great enthu- Thursday, adding weight to worries that Islamic State “contaminating” the Philip- siasm in the Polish capital here on Thursday.Ajay Middle East extremists are building a net- pines if driven out of Iraq and Syria. Bisaria, the Indian ambassador to Poland, unfurled work in Southeast Asia. “They were communicating before but the Tricolour in the presence of hundreds of people Intelligence from allies showed a leader not as much as what they are doing now who assembled in the premises of the Indian em- of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, which when ISIS in the Middle East are having bassy.He also read out the message of President has gained notoriety for piracy and kid- trouble retaining their areas,” Lorenzana Pranab Mukherjee to the nation and reminded the napping in the southern Philippines, was said, referring to contacts between Abu community to promote India at their personal level. trying to spread into new areas of the Sayyaf and Islamic State. “Each one of you is an Indian ambassador and Philippines upon the instruction of Is- Lanao del Sur is a stronghold of a take your role seriously. You have come here to lamic State, according to Defence Secre- the Maute rebel group, which has also represent a shining India. The doors of the Indian tary Delfin Lorenzana. pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Sev- embassy is open to collaborate with you at every “Isnilon Hapilon left his traditional area land of Mindanao, to the northeast of the denied the existence of links between Is- eral of its members have been arrested for step,” Bisaria said. A reception for the diplomatic of operation on Basilan island and went to much smaller Basilan island. Lorenzana lamic State and Muslim militants in the a bombing last year in which 14 people community and the main functionaries of the Pol- Lanao del Sur to see the area and find out did not say which country provided the Philippines and said Abu Sayyaf was had were killed. ish government is to be held later. if it is conducive for them to move there,” intelligence but said it included informa- only pledged allegiance to the network to Philippine forces on Thursday dropped In the last few years, some 4,000 Indian students Lorenzana told a news conference, refer- tion that Hapilon had made the move to boost its profile.Abu Sayyaf, which op- bombs and fired shells at rebel positions have joined various universities in Warsaw and ring to an Abu Sayyaf leader. Lanao del survey the new area “at the behest” of Is- erates in two southern islands, has kid- in the mountains of Lanao del Sur in a bid around, increasing the Indian diaspora. There are Sur is a province on the main southern is- lamic State. The army had until recently napped dozens of foreigners over recent to flush out Hapilon, Lorenzana said. more than 60 Indian restaurants. Indian dishes like butter chicken, samosa, dosa and mango lassi are very popular. Many Bollywood films have their premiere in China may test 400-km range air-to-air missile Warsaw and other Polish towns, particularly Kra- kow, Gdansk and Lodz. Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) China may test fare exercise, over a northwestern desert a 400-km range air-to-air missile which in November. It comes after photographs could take out early warning and aerial circulated on weapons websites late last Japan to hold refuelling aircraft. If successfully tested, year of a Chinese J-16 strike fighter carry- the weapon`s range will be longer than ing a nearly identical missile. evacuation drill amid those of the US and Russia. Chinese fighter jets currently use the The picture of the J-11B twin-engine PL-11 and PL-12 missiles to attack long- N.Korea missile threat fighter jet carrying a large missile sur- distance targets, but their maximum Tokyo, Jan 26 (IANS) The Japanese government faced at the People`s Liberation Army ranges are shorter than 100 km. is planning its first ever evacuation drill to prepare website, state-run China Daily newspaper According to Fu Qianshao, an equip- residents for the possible launch of a ballistic mis- reported on Thursday. ment researcher with the PLA Air Force, sile by North Korea, the media reported on Thurs- A spokesman for the Chinese Air Force China has developed a new missile that day. The drill will be conducted in Oga city in Akita on Wednesday said no official introduc- can hit high-value targets such as early- prefecture on March 17, public broadcaster NHK tion of the potential new weapon has warning planes and aerial refuelling air- reported. Personnel from the Cabinet Secretariat been disclosed by the air force or defence craft, which stay far from conflict zones. and fire and disaster management agency are ex- contractors. Most air-to-air missiles in service pected to take part. The US` longest-range air-to-air missile around the world have a maximum range North Korea launched more than 20 ballistic mis- is the AIM-120D with a range of up to 200 of around 100 km, while a handful of new value targets, which are `eyes` of enemy its flight there until it detects its target siles in 2016. One of them landed off the coast of km while Russia has the R-37 and K-100 types propelled by ramjets can reach 200 jets,” Fu said. “So the successful develop- and dives to strike. Its size would enable Akita. The country has also suggested that it may air-to-air missiles, said to have operation- km, Fu said. ment of this potential new missile would it to be equipped with a large, cutting- test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile. al ranges of up to 400 km. However, all of them are unsuitable for be a major breakthrough in the air force`s edge guidance radar to detect targets. In the emergency drill’s scenario, a section of a The missile`s appearance has attracted combating early-warning planes because weapons upgrade.” All of these capabilities would allow it to ballistic missile fired from outside the country falls attention from military enthusiasts, many of their short ranges, he said. According The range of the missile is expected to deal with large planes and stealth jets, on Japanese territory. The government plans to of whom said such a missile would boost to Fu, long-range ground-to-air missiles be more than 400 km. It could be farther Fu added. Wang Ya`nan, an expert from conduct an actual evacuation during the drill. Resi- the air force`s combat capabilities. are restricted by their fixed deployment than any air-to-air missile used by west- Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said the dents will be told to evacuate to sturdy structures According to the picture, the twin- when dealing with planes far away.“The ern air forces, he said. Fu added that based superlong range of such a missile would using the “J-ALERT” warning system and wireless engine jet stretches about one-fourth of best solution to this problem is to send a on his experience, an ultralong-range mean it could use satellites to relay data public address systems. Japan enacted a law in 2004 the length of the 22-metre-long aircraft super-maneuverable fighter jet with very- missile would enter the stratosphere -- at and control signals. China has already aimed at protecting the public in the event of emer- -- during Red Sword 2016, an aerial war- long-range missiles to destroy those high- an altitude of 20 to 50 km -- and continue tested anti-satellite missiles. gencies. The government has since conducted an- nual exercises to safeguard residents from terrorist attacks and other threats. Turkey to study Donald Trump interest in Syria safe zone

Zia assured Reagan Ankara, Jan 26 (IANS) Turkey on border town taken in August by Ankara- diers have been killed during weeks of in- Pakistan wouldn’t acquire Thursday said it would watch closely backed Syrian rebels from jihadists. tense battles. new US President Donald Trump`s re- Thousands of Syrians have since Turkey has repeatedly called for a “safe n-bomb: CIA papers ported interest in setting up safe zones crossed back to Jarabulus, with the Turk- zone” inside Syria supported by a no-fly in Syria to house refugees, an idea that ish authorities emphasising a degree of zone, which it believes could help to alle- Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s military Ankara has pushed for months. normality has now returned to the town. viate the burden of accommodating Syr- ruler General Zia-ul-Haq had assured the then US US media reported earlier Thursday Ankara launched an ambitious military ian refugees. president Ronald Reagan that Pakistan would not that the Pentagon would be given 90 days operation on August 24 against the Is- However Ankara was piqued by the at build an atomic bomb, documents declassified to draw up a plan to set up “safe zones” lamic State group (IS) and Kurdish militia best lukewarm interest of the outgoing by the US’s premier spy agency CIA revealed. The in or near Syria where refugees from the forces to push them away from its border. administration of Barack Obama in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in its recently nation`s civil war can shelter. Supporting Syrian opposition fight- safe zone idea, adding to tensions in rela- declassified documents of 12 million pages, men- Turkish foreign ministry spokesman ers from different groups, the operation tions. According to Ankara, some 2.7 mil- tions a letter written to the then US President by the Huseyin Muftuoglu told reporters that dubbed “Euphrates Shield” recaptured lion Syrian citizens have sought refuge in then military dictator of Pakistan. The letter was an Ankara would make an assessment af- dations will come out,” Muftuoglu told towns from IS including Jarabulus and Al Turkey from the almost six-year civil war. apparent response to Reagan’s earlier message de- ter seeing what Washington proposed. reporters in Ankara. “Turkey has from the Rai in northern Syria. Currently Ankara- Turkey says it has spent over $25 billion livered to Gen Zia by then US Ambassador Vernon “What is important is what the result will start suggested this. Jarabulus is the best backed fighters are trying to retake the (23.3 billion euros) on the refugees since Walters. “I can assure you that we neither possess be of this study, what type of recommen- example,” he said, referring to a Syrian town of Al Bab but dozens of Turkish sol- the start of the conflict in early 2011. nor have transmitted any designs or specifications of nuclear weapons components to anyone,” Zia wrote in his reply to Reagan. Bangladesh police fire tear gas at anti-coal protest

Seoul mayor drops Dhaka Jan 26 (IANS) Clashes erupted age the unique forest, which is home to in Bangladesh`s capital Thursday as po- endangered Bengal tigers and Irrawad- presidential bid lice fired tear gas at hundreds of cam- dy dolphins. In November, more than paigners protesting against a massive 20,000 people joined a similar protest Seoul, Jan 26 (IANS) Seoul Mayor Park Won- coal-fired power plant they say will de- against the 1,320 megawatt plant af- soon, who has been cited as one of the potential stroy the world`s largest mangrove forest. ter UNESCO urged Bangladesh to halt candidates for South Korea's next presidential elec- Witnesses said Shahbagh Square, construction of the plant. tion, on Thursday said that he decided to withdraw Dhaka`s main protest venue, turned UNESCO said there was a high from the race. into a battleground as police used wa- chance pollution from the plant would "Although I am withdrawing my candidacy, I will ter cannon and fired tear gas and rub- “irreversibly damage” the Sundarbans give my all for the change of government to reflect ber bullets at hundreds of left-wing and which acts as a barrier against storm the people's desire as a member of the Democratic environmental protesters. surges and cyclones that have killed Party," Park said in a statement. “There were some 200 protesters. We thousands in impoverished coastal "I will focus on citizens. As the mayor of Seoul, I fired tear gas at them after they threw villages.Bangladeshi Prime Minister plan to make it the world's best global city, which bricks at us. We also used water can- Sheikh Hasina has defended the proj- is safe and where citizens are happy," Park added. non,” Maruf Hossain Sorder, deputy ect and rejected concerns about it as Park's aides said the decision was attributed to commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan politically motivated. weak poll numbers, Yonhap News Agency reported. Police, told AFP. She said the plant was needed to pro- According to a poll conducted by RealMeter last Local television stations and an AFP vide power to the impoverished south. week, Park's approval rating came to 3.4 per cent, correspondent at the scene said police The website of the mass circulation hovering far below other liberal contenders. Moon also fired rubber bullets at the protest- testing for the last three years against UNESCO world heritage site. Experts Bengali daily Prothom Alo said protest Jae-in, former head of the main opposition, led the ers. At least four people were injured, the under-construction plant which from both Bangladesh and India -- part marches were also held in other key ar- survey at 29.1 per cent. Seongnam Mayor Lee Jae- according to private Jamuna Televi- is 14 kilometres (nine miles) north of of the forest also lies in eastern India eas in the capital although there were myun from the same party stood at 10.2 per cent. sion. Campaigners have been pro- Sundarbans forest, part of which is a -- say the project could critically dam- no reports of any violence. Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 Business 9 Tata-Mistry saga:Sebi finds no Demonetisation: RBI may again violations,mulls stricter norms allow deposit of old Sources said that Sebi apprised its board in the last meeting about the developments regarding Tata- Rs 500 Rs 1,000 notes Mistry case, including the allegations chance to deposit the scrapped of irregularities in removal of inde- Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes pendent directors and on sharing of but the exchange would be for a sensitive information with Chairman limited sum”. “The amounts are Emeritus. It was felt that when a per- as small as Rs 2,000,” HT, quoting son is appointed Chairman Emeri- the sources said. The miniscule tus, the company’s board can discuss amount for deposit would ensure with the person various issues relat- that the window for deposit is not ing to corporate performance, merg- misused, the paper further said. ers and acquisitions, divestments The 50-day deadline to deposit and other important details to ben- the old Rs 500/1,000 notes in efit from the person’s experience. banks came to an end on Decem- According to Sebi, communication ber 31. People, however, will still of unpublished price sensitive infor- have time to exchange the curren- New Delhi, Jan 26, (IANS) Amid of any possible breach of securities mation can be done for “legitimate cy notes at designated RBI coun- the Tata-Mistry battle, Sebi feels that laws, including about corporate gov- purposes, performance of duties or ters till March 31 after giving valid the board of a company can contin- ernance and insider trading norms, a discharge of legal obligations”. reasons for not depositing defunct ue to seek expertise of a ‘Chairman senior official said. However, no seri- Under Sebi (Prohibition of Insider notes in their accounts by Decem- Emeritus’ even after the person has ous breach of the existing provisions Trading) Regulations, communica- ber 30. Prime Minister Narendra left the company, though the regula- has been found so far and any viola- tion of unpublished price sensitive Modi in a surprise announcement tor appears to be in favour of stricter tion that may come to light would be information (UPSI) is permitted on November 8 declared the old norms for removal of independent dealt with accordingly, the official if it is in furtherance of legitimate Rs 500 and 1,000 notes invalid. directors. Ever since the boardroom added. At the same time, the regula- purposes, performance of duties or After the demonetisation, the battle erupted at the conglomer- tor is of the view that the Tata-Mistry discharge of legal obligations. With government had fixed a limit of ate after removal of Cyrus Mistry as episode has shown that further tight- respect to independent directors, the Rs 24,000 per week on withdraw- chairman in October last year and ening of rules may be required for view is that special resolution should al from bank accounts and Rs subsequent allegations by him, in- removal of an independent director. be passed for their removal as is the 2,500 per day from ATMs in view cluding about ‘interference’ by Ratan This stance, which will be shared case for their re-appointment. A spe- of the currency crunch. However, Tata, Sebi has been keeping a close with the Corporate Affairs Ministry, cial resolution requires approval of the RBI has now enhanced the watch on the developments related has emerged since the norms for re- at least 75 per cent of shareholders Thursday, January 26, (IANS) posit of old Rs 500 Rs 1,000 notes, daily ATM withdrawal limit to Rs to the group. The markets regulator appointment of independent direc- while only 50 per cent is needed in New Delhi: In what could come as per a newspaper report. 10,000. The government and the has carried out a detailed scrutiny tors are much stricter already. the case of an ordinary resolution. as a pleasant new year surprise The Hindustan Times, quot- RBI has not specified when the for the people, the Reserve Bank ing government sources reported restrictions will be completely of India (RBI) may again allow de- that the RBI may give “another withdrawn. Spanish company Gamesa’s Andhra plant to open soon US stocks end at record highs earnings per share (non-GAAP) of The plant will make blades first $2.47 dollars, reflecting overall solid and then inverters and genera- execution on production programs tors,” Ramesh Kymal, Chairman and services. Shares of the aircraft and Managing Director of Game- maker surged 4.24 per cent to $167.36 sa Renewable Private Ltd told apiece on Wednesday following IANS on Thursday. He said the the release of the company’s strong investment is part of the group’s quarterly results. United Technolo- Rs 1,000 crore investment plan in gies, another Dow component, also India. posted quarterly profit and revenue According to Kymal the plant is on Wednesday that roughly in line near Krishnapatnam Port, which New York, Jan 26 (IANS) US stocks news agency reported. The S&P 500 with Wall Street expectations. Its is convenient to export the prod- extend gains with the Dow clos- added 18.30 points, or 0.80 per cent, shares fell 0.58 per cent to $110.96 ucts. On the choice of location, ing above the 20,000 milestone to 2,298.37. The Nasdaq Composite apiece. The latest data from Thom- he had earlier said the 24-hour for the first time ever, as inves- Index climbed 55.38 points, or 0.99 son Reuters showed that the S&P 500 Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Spanish company’s Indian subsidiary. power supply, ease of doing busi- tors digested a batch of generally per cent, to 5,656.34. Before Wednes- companies’ blended earnings in the wind turbine-maker Gamesa will “The Nellore plant will be inau- ness, supportive bureaucracy and positive corporate earnings reports. day’s opening bell, the Boeing Com- fourth quarter of 2016 are expected soon inaugurate its new integrat- gurated soon. It is an integrated political leadership, and proxim-  The Dow Jones Industrial Average pany announced fourth-quarter to rise 6.8 per cent year on year, while ed facility in Andhra Pradesh’s plant. Till now a total of Rs 350 ity to markets are the reasons for on Wednesday rose 155.80 points, or revenue of $23.3 billion, with GAAP the revenues are forecast to increase Nellore, said a top official of the crore has gone into that plant. choosing Andhra Pradesh. 0.78 per cent, to 20,068.51, Xinhua earnings per share of $2.59 and core 4.1 per cent. Online labour fast Contraction mode in manufacturing replacing traditional desk to continue: SBI EcoWrap jobs: Report think tank of State Bank of India. ber 2016 and January 2017. As per restaurants, travel agencies and New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) On- “The pace of technology “The yearly SBI Composite Index for the SBI Composite Index, the pace packaging crossed the demonetisa- demand labour platforms and change is breathtaking, bring- January 2017 improved to 47, com- of contraction will be similar in tion bridge, possibly by increased online work-management solu- ing about the biggest advance- pared to last month’s (December December and January with a de- usage of cards. “While sectors such tions are surging globally and ments since the dawn of the 2016) index of 45.5. The monthly In- growth of between 3-6 per cent,” as IT, auto ancillary, textiles, capital leading companies are dissolv- Information Age,” said Paul dex also increased to 50.9 in January EcoWrap said. The think tank also goods, electrical equipment, steel ing traditional hierarchies and Daugherty, Chief Technology 2017 from 49.4 in December 2016,” assessed the performance of 138 and paper have shown growth in replacing them with online tal- and Innovation Officer of Ac- said SBI EcoWrap in its latest report. companies that have declared their top line, power generation and dis- ent marketplaces, a new report centure, in a statement. The SBI Composite Index is an results for the third quarter of this tribution, infrastructure develop- said on Thursday. According to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is indicator of manufacturing activity financial year -- excluding those in ment, and consumer durables re- the report titled “Technology for the new user interface, tackling in the Indian economy and aims to banking, finance and refining sec- corded de-growth in the top line,” People” by global professional both big and small problems by foresee the periods of contraction tors -- and saw an overall revenue it said. As regard the automobile services company Accenture, making interactions simple and and expansion. The index has two growth of 3.3 per cent and a post- industry, based on the results, it the trend is driving the most pro- smart and underpinning the New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) While indices, monthly and yearly, both of tax profit growth of 4.4 per cent. expected the performance to be found economic transformation way we transact and interact overall manufacturing activity will which help in assessing the coun- “Contrary to expectations, con- subdued due to the impact of de- since the Industrial Revolution. with systems. see some improvement in January, try’s manufacturing performance. sumers do seem to have countered monetisation, with the sale of two- Eighty-five percent of execu- Seventy-nine per cent of sur- the country’s industrial output may “As per the index, we believe Index the demonetisation saga,” said wheelers and three-wheelers likely tives surveyed said they plan to vey respondents agreed that AI continue to contract at a pace of of Industrial Production growth EcoWrap, adding consumer sen- to take a bigger hit due to higher increase their organisation’s use will revolutionise the way they around three-six per cent, says the may continue to contract in Decem- timents in sectors like hotels and cash component in their purchases. of independent freelance work- gain information from and in- ers over the next year. teract with customers. lion pounds aside to cover litigation by the US Department of Justice. It Tokyo stocks RBS puts aside over $3bn means the bank is set to report a loss for 2016, the ninth year in a row that open higher RBS has lost money. Chief execu- for US fines tive Ross McEwan has been trying to Tokyo, Jan 26 (IANS) To- The broader Topix index of Edinburgh, Jan 26 (IANS) The end RBS’s legal wrangles so that the kyo stocks rose from the bell all First Section issues on the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has government can sell its stake in the on Thursday as investor sen- Tokyo Stock Exchange, mean- set aside 3.1 billion pounds ($3.8 bank, which was the result of a 45.5 timent was bolstered by the while, gained 16.95 points, or billion) to cover fines in the US, it biilion pounds bailout during the Dow Jones Industrial Average 1.11 per cent, to 1,538.53. With announced on Thursday. The provi- financial crisis. RBS said the “dura- reaching the 20,000 threshold the exception of the mining sion is for an expected penalty over tion and outcome” of the investiga- overnight. The 225-issue Nik- sector, all industry categories the sale of financial products linked tions into its mortgage selling ac- kei Stock Average added 206.66 advanced into positive terri- to risky mortgages before the 2008 tivities before 2008 were uncertain points, or 1.08 per cent, from tory, with securities, insurance financial crisis, the BBC reported. - including whether a settlement Wednesday to 19,264.16, Xi- and bank issues, comprising RBS, which is 72 per cent state- with the Department of Justice (DoJ) nhua news agency reported. issues that rallied. owned, has now put a total of 6.7 bil- could be reached. Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 Business 10 FM may cut taxes, lack of Sebi bars Mallya from trading indirect-tax data may make it tough in securities market New Delhi, Jan 26, Finance Minister what rate. In absence of that one cannot Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Sebi order comes on Arun Jaitley. PTI File Photo. have a reliable projection of GST rev- India’s market regula- account of matters relating Battling slump in demand after shock enue collection,” a tax expert said. tor, the Securities and to improper USL fund di- demonetisation, Finance Minister Arun VAT data of states cannot be taken to Exchange Board of In- versions. According to the Jaitley may look to spur consumption calculate the total GST revenue because dia (Sebi) on Wednesday PWC-UK report, Rs 655.55 through lower taxes in next week’s Bud- the rate of taxation for different prod- barred beleagured busi- crore and according to the get, but he faces a peculiar situation as ucts may change under GST and also nessman Vijay Mallya and E&Y report, Rs 1,225.24 precise projections of indirect tax col- that the data with states is not always six officials of United Spirits crore of USL funds were lection in 2017-18 are unavailable due very reliable, he said. Until tax rates for Ltd (USL) from trading in wrongly diverted. “It ap- to GST. Finance Ministers usually weave different products and services are de- the securities market with pears that Mallya in his ca- around their welfare spending proposals cided, one cannot arrive at a reliable immediate effect. Mallya pacity as Chairman of USL based on projections of direct and indi- revenue projection for 2017-18, another and six other officials of during the relevant period rect tax collections in the fiscal. Projec- expert said. USL, including its former was instrumental in the di- tions of collection in direct taxes, made Also, the Centre has to compensate managing director Ashok version of funds from USL. up of personal and corporate tax, would states for loss of revenue from imple- Capoor were “restrained In his endeavor to supply be available but with the rollout of Goods mentation of GST. This compensation from accessing the securi- funds from USL to various and Services Tax (GST) deferred till July in first year is projected at a minimum ties market and prohibited companies/entities of the 1, no reliable projection of indirect tax of Rs 55,000 crore even as some states from buying, selling or oth- UB Group including KFA, collection for 2017-18 fiscal is likely to be have put it at Rs 90,000 crore in view of erwise dealing in securities he had exerted pressure on available, tax experts said. Indirect taxes slowdown in economic activity follow- in any manner whatsoever, the key managerial persons have three major components -- customs, ing demonetisation. So in effect, the either directly or indirect- (KMPs) to comply with his central excise and services tax. While a government will have projections of ly”, according to a Sebi instructions,” Sebi stated. Noting that individuals in this case were serious listed companies or allow projections of customs revenue would be direct tax collections in 2017-18 as well order released here. The “Similarly, in his capacity holding key managerial and had larger implications them to deal in the securi- available, the same for excise and service as that of customs or import duty, but Sebi also restrained him as the Managing Director positions in listed compa- on the safety and integrity ties market. “Therefore, tax may not be present as the same are it will have to do presumptive calcula- and Capoor “from holding of USL during the period nies have to follow high of the securities market. pending investigations in to be subsumed in GST. The GST is also tion for other indirect taxes to project position as directors or key when funds were diverted, standards of integrity and “Investors might have the matter, effective pre- to subsume state VAT.And typically the the overall revenue collections which it managerial persons of any Capoor was in charge of ensure good governance, based their investment ventive and remedial ac- Centre would account for roughly half of could spend on welfare and infrastruc- listed company”, adding and was responsible to the regulator said: “By di- decisions on the manipu- tions needs to be taken the total nationwide GST revenues after ture schemes, he said. Another tax ex- the directions shall come USL, for the conduct of verting substantial funds lated books of accounts against the persons in or- excise, service tax and VAT are subsumed pert said that since the GST is not likely into force with immediate its business. It is therefore from USL to companies of prepared and presented der to safeguard the integ- and weave around its budget. But this before July 1, Jaitley may in his Febru- effect and shall be in force prima facie clear that Mal- the UB Group, Mallya and by these persons. It would rity of the securities mar- year is peculiar, experts say. “No reliable ary 1 Budget propose some changes till further directions. lya, Capoor along with the other KMPs have engaged therefore not be in the ket,” it added. Sebi has projection of the GST revenue is available in indirect tax rates on some products Mallya expressed sur- other KMPs were active in an act or practice which interest of the securities sought replies from Mallya because the GST Council is yet to decide and services till such time that the GST prise at the development, in facilitating and/or had prima facie operated as a market and the interest of and six others within 21 which product or service will be taxed at takes over. saying he had not received knowledge of the diver- fraud or deceit on the pub- investors to allow persons days and indicate if they any intimation from Sebi sion of funds from USL to lic shareholder/investors of such doubtful demeanor wished to avail an opportu- or given a chance to state the companies of the UB of USL.” Sebi said that the to continue to act as KMPs nity of personal hearing in Recovery on after initial his case. Group,” the order added. alleged violations observed in the company or in other the matter. demonetisation impact: Lenovo Yoga Book: Usher in new Tata Motors era of productivity Prime Minister Naren- the impact of demon- season which may have dra Modi on November 8 etisation. He, however, continued but then we New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Keeping in mind degrees and offers a smooth transition be- also serve as a canvas for users who love announced that the old Rs said: “Since the second had the demonetisation the computing and mobility needs of on-the- tween four modes -- browse, watch, create working with the creatives. You actually 500 and Rs 1,000 denomi- half of December we see impact.” He added, “In go consumers, Lenovo has unveiled the Yoga and type. The halo keyboard -- which is a full never have to charge or replace the real- nation notes would be some clear signs of re- November the impact was Book -- a perfect laptop-tablet bonding that touchscreen, back-lit keyboard weaving soft- pen accessory as it does not require batter- invalid and were replaced covery and we are pretty 35 per cent as compared redefines user experience. At Rs 49,990, Yoga ware and hardware into one fluid interface -- is ies and ink can be replaced with standard with new Rs 500 and Rs optimistic for the fourth to October. In Decem- Book hits the sweet spot between content cre- the main feature and will immediately attract ink tips just like that of a conventional pen. 2,000 notes. reuters file quarter. Let’s keep fingers ber it grew half way. This ation and consumption, resulting in a seam- attention. Made with glass, the touchscreen is The device does not dissipate heat outside photo After witnessing crossed.” Prime Minis- month we expect to match less blend of creativity, productivity, mobil- meticulously designed to give a rough, matte even when you run several applications at a a “huge impact” due to ter Narendra Modi on both October and last Jan- ity and entertainment through a suite of new feel and finish, along with anti-glare coating time due to its fan-less design. The ports are demonetisation in No- November 8 announced uary.” When asked about hardware and software features. The features to ensure the best touch-type experience. The limited but that can be expected given the vember, homegrown auto that the old Rs 500 and Rs outlook for the next fiscal, include instant halo keyboard, dual-use sty- keyboard lacks physical keys, showing up a size. You get micro-USB, micro-HDMI and major Tata Motors says it 1,000 denomination notes Pisharody said: “This quar- lus that writes both on paper and screen, and solid white outline on Yoga Book’s second micro-SD ports. The internal storage is 64GB is seeing signs of recovery would be invalid and were ter we expect to be steady productivity-driven Book UI. Under the hood, panel only when it is required. The halo key- and you need to rely on SD cards if you want since the second half of replaced with new Rs because of the pre- buying Yoga Book packs an Intel Atom X5 quad-core board constantly “learns about and adapts to” to store more data locally. The speaker grille December. 500 and Rs 2,000 notes. which might take place as processor, 4GB of memory, the typing habits of its user, with built-in pre- located at the sides produces good sound, “It was huge in both Elaborating on the impact we are moving to BS-IV.” 64GB ROM and runs on Windows 10 Pro diction and artificial learning software. complementing your multimedia experi- businesses (passenger on commercial vehicles Depending on the quan- operating system. Here is what works for the The 10.1-inch, full-HD IPS display pro- ence. The 8,500mAh Li-ion battery lasted for and commercial vehicles) (CV) business, Ravindra tum of pre-buying dur- device. Yoga Book has stunning looks and will duces vibrant images and has a good colour approximately 10 hours with a slew of mul- but not only on us but had Pisharody, the Execu- ing the quarter, the next surely get noticed whether you carry it in of- gamut. Yoga Book also comes with a stylus timedia apps and productivity tasks. What huge impact on indus- tive Director Commercial quarter may be slightly fice or keep it in the living room. Touted as but it does not work on the screen directly, does not work? The dual-use stylus feature is try as well,” Tata Motors Vehicles of Tata Motors, weak but with GST com- world’s thinnest 2-in-1 and weighing just 690 instead it works with the pad down. From fun to look at but unless you write regularly, Chief Executive Officer said, “This fiscal has been ing in later part of the year, grams, you can carry the device just like a doodles and drawings to notes, everything you probably won’t use it often. When you and Managing Director a bit up and down. We had the company expects sec- smartphone. you create is instantly digitised and saved type on a normal keyboard, the tactile feed- Guenter Butschek told a strong start to the year... ond half of the year to be As with other Yoga products, it has the dis- with the OneNote app available on Yoga back is critical as your fingertips can feel the PTI when asked about We had a good festival strong, he added. tinctive watchband-style hinge that folds 360 Book with Windows. The “Createpad” will different keys to help you locate keys. Apple expands fight over patent Assembly and Lok Sabha Elections licensing, sues Qualcomm How Uttarakhand Voted a violation of China’s Anti- comm. Recently, the US Fed- Monopoly Law and the other eral Trade Commission (FTC) Vote Share Seats Won requests a determination of accused Qualcomm of main- 55.93% the terms of a patent license taining a monopoly over chips BJP Congress Others between Qualcomm and Ap- for cellular phones through a 47.64% Total Seats ple for Qualcomm’s cellular “no license, no chips” policy Congress standard essentials patents,” under which it will supply its BJP 43.14% Assembly: 70 Lok Sabha: 5 Qualcomm said in a statement baseband processors only on 40.98% on Wednesday. However, the condition that cell phone 38.51% 33.79% Qualcomm said it had not manufacturers agree to Qual- 33.80% 33.13% 36 35 seen the Chinese complaints comm’s preferred license 26.91% 38.31% 31 32 but learned about them from terms. While Apple uses its 34.40% a Beijing Intellectual Property homegrown processors to 29.59% 33.08% Court news release. “These power the iPhone, it relies 19 21 filings by Apple’s Chinese on modem chips from Qual- 25.45% 31.90% 23.06% 15 14 subsidiary are just part of its comm especially in the US. 20.71% Others New York, Jan 26 (IANS) sued Qualcomm for nearly $1 efforts to find ways to pay less According to a report in Los 7 Taking its legal fight against billion over royalties, with Cu- for Qualcomm’s technology. Angeles Times on Wednes- 5 5 3 the US chip-maker Qualcomm pertino-based tech giant alleg- Apple was offered terms con- day, in early 2015, Qualcomm 9.67% 1 1 global, Apple has filed two ing the wireless chipmaker did sistent with terms accepted by paid a $975 million fine and complaints in Chinese courts not give fair licensing terms for more than one hundred other lowered certain patent royalty 2002 2004 2007 2009 2012 2014 2002 2004 2007 2009 2012 2014 alleging that Qualcomm’s its processor technology. “Ap- Chinese companies and re- rates for certain smartphones Assembly Lok Assembly Lok Assembly Lok Assembly Lok Assembly Lok Assembly Lok patent-licensing practices ple has filed two complaints fused to even consider them,” sold only in China as part of a Sabha Sabha Sabha Sabha Sabha Sabha amount to extortion. The against Qualcomm in China. said Don Rosenberg, Execu- settlement with China’s anti- move comes days after Apple One of the complaints alleges tive Vice President of Qual- monopoly regulator. KBK Pollgraphics Indian Horizon Sports Friday, January 27, 2017 11 India v England, 1st T20I: England cruise to 1-0 series lead

Eng 148 for 3 (Morgan 51, Chahal 2-27) beat IND Plunkett and Ben Stokes were given 147 for 7 (Raina 36, Moeen 2-21) by seven wickets a brief to bowl length and just short of it, while ensuring the batsmen KANPUR JAN 26 (IANS) : They in, seemed rather obsessed with do not have room to use their pace waited, and waited, and waited, power-hitting. They had gone to relieve the pressure. Moeen Ali and finally England’s bowlers had through the entire World T20 was at his restrictive best, picking the chance to spearhead a victory playing proper cricket, only to be up 2 for 21 in four overs, targeting on this tour. True, none of them brutally swept aside by West Indies the stumps with flat darts and in picked up more than two wickets, in the semi-final. From the moment the end their specialist spinner Adil but that only established how good Virat Kohli carved the second ball of Rashid was not even needed. they were as a unit. India were kept the match for four through point, it Eoin Morgan: The winning run to a measly 147 on a pitch that seemed like they were trying go for is happening. The openers did wasn’t in anyway untoward and the boundary every single ball. It make it easy for us in the middle as icing on the cake Eoin Morgan did not pay off tonight, as England order. Allows us to take some more shellacked a half-century to make dashed a little bit of the Republic time and control. Thought Sam did sure his team took a 1-0 lead in Day celebrations at a jam-packed outstandingly well. There’s always the three-match series.India, who in Kanpur. conpetition for places in the side, had lost the toss and were put Tymal Mills, Chris Jordan, Liam which is great to see. Venus vanquishes Vandeweghe to reach Australian Open final Federer edges MELBOURNE JAN 26 (IANS) : Venus semi-final later on Thursday, looking to set she was rustling up regular break points Wawrinka thriller Williams drew on the experience of 73 grand up a ninth grand slam final between the but her difficulty was converting them and slam campaigns to rally from a set down for American sisters. "It's an unbelievable thing Venus saved all seven in the second set to to reach final a 6-7(3) 6-2 6-3 victory over fellow American to watch Serena Williams play tennis, I have even up the contest at 1-1. Coco Vandeweghe on Thursday to set up a to say," Venus added. "I'd love more than The world number 35’s hopes had relied possible Australian Open final against her anything to see her across the net from me on the accuracy of her serve and booming sister Serena. on Saturday." winners but her challenge faded as the The 36-year-old sealed the win when EARLY BREAK unforced error count racked up -- she made Vandeweghe went long after 146 minutes Vandeweghe, riding a huge wave of 51 overall -- and her first serve percentage on Rod Laver Arena to reach her second confidence after reaching the last four at a hovered around the 55 percent mark. Melbourne Park final, 14 years after she lost grand slam for the first time, had clinched Venus, serving solidly and producing her first to Serena in 2003. a tight first set on a tiebreaker but only the odd winner out of the very top drawer, Venus danced around the court in managed to convert one of 13 break points clinched a fourth break early in the deciding breathless delight and gave the crowd an over the contest. set and eased through to her first grand slam elaborate version of her traditional victory That single break gave the unseeded final since Wimbledon in 2009. twirl, having ensured she would become the 25-year-old a perfect start to the match and “Everyone has their moment in the sun,” oldest Australian Open women's finalist in even though the older American broke back, Venus added. “Maybe mine has gone on a the professional era. Vandeweghe raced through the tiebreaker while but I’d like to keep that going. I got "Oh my gosh, it means so much, mostly to take the first set of the tournament off nothing else to do, let’s keep it going.” because she played so well," said the 13th her compatriot. Venus has not won seven Coco Vandeweghe, riding a huge wave seed, who hit 11 aces and 30 winners. grand slam titles by crumbling after giving of confidence, clinched a tight first set on a "She played so unbelievable and I had up a set and, knowing that the momentum tiebreaker. to play defence the whole time it felt like." was slipping away from her, struck back Venus Williams reached her second MELBOURNE JAN 26 (IANS) : Roger Six-times champion Serena Williams faces with two breaks for a 4-1 lead in the second Melbourne Park final, 14 years after she lost Federer edged a five-set thriller against Croatian Mirjana Lucic-Baroni in the second stanza.Vandeweghe still had a chance while her first to Serena in 2003. his fellow Swiss and close friend Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open on Thursday to become the oldest Grand Slam finalist in 43 years. AUS V PAK, 5th ODI: Warner, Head tons set up Australia victory The 17-time Grand Slam champion saw off the world number four 7-5, 6-3, Australia 7 for 369 (Warner 179, Head 128) beat Pakistan 312 (Azam 100, Sharjeel 79, Starc 4-42) by 57 runs 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 in three hours and five minutes and will face either Rafael Nadal Pakistan would have required the national side. Promoted to open plundered against Bangladesh in or Grigor Dimitrov in Sunday’s final. third-highest successful chase with Warner for the second time 2011. Towards the end of his 128- It will be 35-year-old Federer’s sixth in ODI history if they were to in the series - Usman Khawaja was ball innings, Warner appeared Australian final and 28th Grand Slam emerge with a consolation win; it left out of this XI - Head finished to be struggling with cramp, and decider in total, and caps a marvellous was simply too big a task, despite with 128 off 137 balls. Further finally fell to a slower short ball comeback after the second half of last a century from Babar Azam and records could have been broken from Junaid Khan that was slashed season was ruined by a knee injury. a typically entertaining 79 from had Warner stuck around a little away to point, where Babar took The four-time Australian Open Sharjeel Khan. Although Pakistan longer. Although they set a new a good catch low to the ground. champion becomes the oldest man managed their highest total of the Australian ODI partnership record - Remarkably, though Pakistan had to reach a Grand Slam final since series - 312 - they still suffered a 57- beating the 260-run second-wicket gone 41 overs without taking a Australia’s Ken Rosewall (39 years 310 run defeat, and will fly home with a stand between Warner and Steven wicket, they claimed another one days) at the 1974 US Open. 1-4 ODI series loss to sit alongside Smith against Afghanistan in the only two balls later, when Smith In an enthralling contest, Federer won their 0-3 result in the Tests. 2015 World Cup - the all-time ODI skied his second delivery off Junaid the opening two sets before Wawrinka Perhaps the only disappointment opening partnership record eluded and was well taken by Wahab clawed back to take the semi-final into for the crowd was that Warner did them by two runs. That remains Riaz, who ran with the flight of a fifth, only for Federer to prevail with a Adelaide JAN 26 (IANS) : all-time highest ODI partnership not turn his 179 into a double- the 286-run stand between Sanath the ball from mid-on and jarred service break in the sixth game. What a way to celebrate Australia for Australia, a 284-run stand that century. It was Warner's 13th Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga for his knee while landing. At least “Yes, it is real now. I can talk about Day. David Warner and Travis set up a hefty win over Pakistan in one-day international hundred, Sri Lanka against England in 2006. those chances stuck for Pakistan - playing in finals for the first time,” Head gave the Adelaide Oval the final match of the series. For a but the local spectators equally And Warner fell six runs short of the same cannot be said of much Federer said on court. “I have been crowd special reason to enjoy the dead rubber, this game had plenty appreciated the maiden century equalling the highest individual of their fielding on this tour, and dodging that bullet for the last few days national holiday by rewriting the of bounce - at least, while Australia from Head, the South Australia ODI score by an Australian, the fielding coach Steve Rixon might now talking about the next round and record books and compiling the were batting.Their 7 for 369 meant captain now making his way in the unbeaten 185 that Shane Watson have to go back to square one. the next round but this is the last one. “So I will leave it all out here in Australia and (even) if I cannot walk for another five months, I will give it all I Sindhu, Srikanth advance to pre-quarterfinals of Syed Modi have.” Wawrinka, who beat Nadal in the 2014 Australian Open final, was bidding JAN 26 (IANS) : Olympic seeded sixth and has been in rampaging to reach his fourth Grand Slam final and silver medallist PV Sindhu hardly broke any form at the Premier Badminton League, his second in Melbourne. sweat but defending champion Kidambi brushed aside NVS Vijetha 21-11 21-9 and The two Swiss jockeyed in the opening Srikanth had to toil hard to advance to the Bodhit Joshi 21-16 21-8 in the first two games with Federer having three break prequarterfinals of the $120,000 Syed Modi rounds to set up a clash with 15th seed points in Wawrinka’s second service International Grand Prix Gold badminton Dhani, who defeated Aryamann Tandon 21- game and Wawrinka getting two break tournament here on Wednesday. 12 21-17 in another second round match. points, but all were saved. Sindhu tested the conditions at the Babu Praneeth, seeded ninth, beat Aditya Wawrinka had another break point Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium en route to Joshi 21-14 21-9 in the first round and then saved in the 11th game but he paid for a her easy 21-9 21-11 win over compatriot defeated Ashish Sharma 21-15 21-10 to make netted forehand in his next service game Anura Prabhudesai in a lop-sided women's it to the pre-quarters, while Chinese Taipei to drop the opening set in 50 minutes. singles contest, while third seed Srikanth champion Sourabh, 11th seed, dispatched Wawrinka netted a backhand on break staved off a spirited challenge from fellow Rahul Yadav Chittaboina 21-11 21-17 before point in the sixth game of the second Indian Lakhanee Sarang 15-21 21-7 21-14 beating Shubham Prajapati 21-6 21-10. set and angrily smashed his smash in in his opening men's singles match before Hong Kong Open finalist Sameer Verma, reaction, receiving a code violation notching up a 21-5 21-12 win over Malaysia's eighth seed, emerged winner in the opening warning from the chair umpire. Zulhelmi Zulkiffli. game after Kartik Jindal retired when he The match turned quickly for The 21-year-old Sindhu, who won the was trailing 1-5 and the Indian then beat K Wawrinka as Federer raced to a two sets China Open Super Series last year, will Ajay Kumar 21-13 21-14 to make it to the lead after holding three set points. face another Indian Lalita Dahiya, while next round. Among other seeded shuttlers, Polikarpova, who beat India's Riya Pillai 21- hard before getting the better of Singapore's Wawrinka left the court for a medical third seed Srikanth, who is coming back World No 15 and second seed Hans-Kristian 12 21-11. Aakarshi Kashyap, Sri Krishna Priya Yong Kai Terry Hee and Kean Hean Loh 15- timeout and returned to the court with after recovering from an ankle injury, will Vittinghus of Denmark, his fifth seeded and Migdha Agrey also reached the second 21 25-23 21-14 in the opening match. Top tape around his right knee. face compatriot Ansal Yadav, who beat compatriot Anders Antonsen, Malaysia's round after winning their respective openeing seeds Mathais Boe and Carsten Mogensen of But Wawrinka hit back with two breaks 16th seed Pratul Joshi 18-21 21-16 21-16 Zulfadli Zulkiffli, seeded 7th, Israel's 13th seed round matches. Among other prominent Denmark fought back from a game down to to take the third set in just 26 minutes as in another match. Among other Indians in Misha Zilberman and 12th seed Emil Holst names, Spain's Beatriz Corrales, third seed, beat young Indian combo of Satwik Reddy and Federer became loose, giving his Swiss men's singles, H S Prannoy, Verma brothers also reached the pre-quarters. In women's sixth seeded Indonesian Hanna Ramadini and Chirag Shetty 22-24 21-14 21-14 in a thrilling friend the chance to play his way back -- Sourabh and Sameer, B Sai Praneeth singles, Polish Open winner Rituparna Das Dinar Dyah Ayustine, fifth seed, also reached game, while Denmark's second seeds Mathias into the contest. Federer held his two and Harsheel Dhani also reached the third spanked Nepal's Nangsal Tamang 21-5 21-6 the second round. In men's doubles, India's Christiansen and David Daugaard beat Krishna remaining service games to win on the round. 2016 Swiss Open winner, Prannoy, and will take on eighth seeded Russian Ksenia Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy had to toil Prasad Garaga and Dhruv Kapila 21-18 21-14. first of his three match points. Entertainment 12

Indian Horizon Friday, January 27, 2017 Indian Horizon Sagarika finds new mentors Makers of 'Baar Baar Dekho' ready and Arshad has been a learn- ing experience. Naseeruddin Sir has lots of energy. We shot for a with a new promotional strategy combined scene recently and the Baar Baar Dekho apart from al- feeling was amazing. He has a ready being touted at 2016's most very warm presence on the set," romantic movie , is also the most Sagarika told PTI. "While Arshad, tracked movie for the unconven- more than anything else, is spon- tional promotional plans they taneous and keeps on doing im- come up with. Breaking the mar- provisations. That is a great quali- keting template this film has more ty to have as an actor because you 1st times than ever ! After releas- get to a learn a lot as co-stars," she ing a song before the trailer , hav- added. 'Irada' is helmed by debu- ing never seen before Round table tant directors Aparna Singh and conference of producers, they are Nishant Tripathi. The actress says now up to something new. the directors got in touch with her Having a another trick up their as they had liked her performance sleeves , Team Baar Baar Dekho in "Chak De! India". "Aparna got has unleashed their "Moments in touch with me because she had campaign". The team is releasing seen 'Chak De' and said she need- delightfully mesmerizing stills of ed somebody like that character Sidharth and Katrina everyday. who is strong, independent and From a special photo shoot, Jai voices her opinion. That is how I and Diya (Sid and Kat) promise came on board for the film." to freeze some magical love mo- Sagarika, who also participated ments and give us a reason to in season six of TV reality show smile and making us Baar Baar with the lead pair. The makers soaring chart numbers! Two good "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khila- Dekho moments from our lives. of Baar Baar Dekho would be re- looking actors plus A union of the di", has no plans to do any more The pictures convey what the leasing more such visuals, for the masterminds equals One interest- shows on the small screen. "I did film is all about , In the directors audience to have a dekho into the ing premise , this movie is a must Bollywood actress Sagarika worked together in 'Ishqiya' and Khatron Ke Khiladi because I con- words "It is really about the small lives of Jai and Diya. Social media watch! Baar Baar Dekho is pro- Ghatge says it was a learning ex- its sequel 'Dedh Ishqiya'. Sagari- nected with its sports, adventure moments in life, and, if you don't is abuzz with Baar Baar Dekho duced by Excel Entertainment and perience working with Naseerud- ka, best known for her debut role theme. I have done lots of adven- pay attention, your life will pass and with the launch of their mo- Dharma Productions, directed by din Shah and Arshad Warsi in the as Preeti Sabarwal in Shah Rukh ture sports myself. I had the time you by and not much will be left.` ments campaign , there seems to debutante Nitya Mehra. The film upcoming film 'Irada'. The film, Khan-starrer 'Chak De! India', to do the show so I did it. I cherish Moments as a campaign has made be crazy excitement. Baar Baar is scheduled for a worldwide re- which revolves around a social says Naseeruddin has tremen- memories from the show but TV the audience fall head over heels Dekho's music is already seen lease on 9 September 2016. issue, brings back the pairing of dous energy as an actor. was only a one off thing. I have no Naseeruddin and Arshad who "Working with Naseeruddin plans to get back to it." Prabhas offered a whopping amount of 5.5 cr

News is Prabhas, often referred to as Baahubali Why Aditya couldn't go has been offered 5.5 crore to get on board with a fitness brand. Yes, that's right! Prabhas who is know for his fitness, in real life as well as reel has for a Road trip in USA! not left any stone unturned. The actor has been working continuously at a stretch for his upcom- Travelers are born out of Passion, and they particu- ing film, which is a sequel of 'Baahubali'. This larize passion to only one thing that is Wanderlust, shows how tenacious he is and the amount of ef- and Aditya Roy Kapur is one amongst them. Aditya forts he puts for the character. His physique and is known as an avid traveler, when it comes to travel- body is something that the boys have started ideal- ling, Aditya is very passionate about it and often goes izing the actor as the fitness guru and so a fitness on road trips. Aditya Roy Kapur also plans his journey brand has approached the actor to come on board meticulously, so once he is en route, he is not falling as their brand ambassador. The ad makers want short of anything on his way to the destination. The to capitalize on the star's immense following that last time Aditya was in USA he had also gone for a long he has gained and has emerged a true Baahubali road trip there, & had enjoyed every bit of the trip. in real life too for audiences! The actor has kept This time too Aditya is in USA, but unfortunately he himself fit through several natural ways like rock cannot go for a road trip because of professional com- climbing, outdoor workouts, run etc and this has mitments. Aditya is a part of Dream Tour along with caught the eyes of the ad makers. The fitness brand other actors; Aditya Roy Kapur will sing live and en- approached Prabhas with a whopping amount of thrall us by his singing talent. The actor has prepped 5.5 crore. However the actor has turned down the hard for this, & has also undergone vocal training for offer as he is currently only concentrating on the two months so that he could give his best. Aditya Roy shoot of the sequel of the film! People from all sec- Kapur cannot go on road trip in USA now because of tions of society have fallen in love with Prabhas professionalism, and his belief that work is worship. because of his hard work and efforts.

Shraddha Kapoor to Diana celebrates the beauty of women deliver double treat! hraddha Kapoor the versatile diva will be singing and dancing on Sher own song in Rock On 2! The actor has bowled everyone with her brilliant performances in her former films. Shraddha will be showcasing a dance performance on the song sung by the actor herself in her upcoming film Rock On 2! It's going to be sheer magical for her fans who will witness the actress do an entire package of en- tertainment! We have witnessed Shraddha's dance moves in the film ABCD 2 along with co star Varun Dhawan and her performance was towering. Shraddha who comes from a family of singers has been singing since childhood and has sung before in her films and ev- ery song has been so melodious and shows how much she enjoys it. The ac- tor also is a terrific dancer. It looks like Shraddha is going to set the tempera- tures high with an entire dose of sing- Many youngsters try to emu- in the upcoming film Happy alise is that often a fair amount ing, dancing and acting in ROck On 2 late their favourite Bollywood Bhag Jayegi. She says that even of photoshop has gone into the The actor has always given superlative actors. At times, however, they she was conscious of her physi- beautiful magazine covers that performance on screen and her fans tend to take extreme measures cal appearance while growing they see. Not to mention the love to witness every obstacle that she and end up ruining their health. up. `I was skinny as a kid. And time spent on make-up and hair overcomes effortlessly. Shraddha has Model-turned-actor Diana Pen- a tall, lanky, awkward teenager! before a shoot. We don't just bagged packed 3 films as of now and ty, who isn't oblivious to this fact, This made me self-conscious at wake up every morning looking the actor also has learnt how to play a says, `Going on extreme diets to the time." like that!" Diana explains why, guitar meanwhile prepping up for her look a certain way is not worth it Ask her if she thinks actors despite being approached to character for Rock On 2. The actor has because modelling, while being and models are unintention- judge various beauty contents, left no stone unturned and it surly is an exciting and glamorous pro- ally responsible for setting un- she has never accepted the offer. a double treat for her fans to see her fession, isn't worth risking one's realistic fashion standards, and She says, `Each of those girls is perform.Even his friend and colleague, health and life for." The actor, Diana says, `Yes, and no. Young beautiful in their own way, and Hrithik Roshan expressed his love for who made her Bollywood debut girls look at us and think we are it would be difficult for me to the trailer of 'Wazir'. with Cocktail (2012), will be seen flawless. What they don't re- pick one over the other".

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