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NATION | Politics WORLD | Asia No power can stop Ram Hong Kong polls draw temple construction in record turnout after Ayodhya, says Rajnath 3 months of protests 11 www.asianage.com RNI No. 57290/94, Regd No: DL-SW-05/4189/15-17 Vol. 26 No. 279 | 32 PAGES | `5.00 WINDOWS ■Sena, Cong, NCP plea for Maha floor test in 24 hrs; hearing at 10.30 am today SC seeks gov, Fadnavis letters PARMOD KUMAR NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 MLAs kept The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the Sharad blasts Ajit for Centre to place before it in Mumbai the letter by Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh hotels to foil Koshiyari inviting chief minister Devendra poaching bid bid to ‘sow confusion’ Fadnavis to form the government and also letter SONU SHRIVASTAVA Ajit: Am still in NCP ■ Sharad: No pact with BJP submitted by Mr MUMBAI, NOV. 24 Pope Francis lights a candle Fadnavis claiming major- BHAGWAN PARAB after laying flowers at ity support. Shiv Sena president MUMBAI, NOV. 24 Hiroshima Peace Memorial A special bench com- Uddhav Thackeray Park in western Japan on prising Justices N.V. met Nationalist In a fresh twist to the Sunday. — AP Ramana, Ashok Bhushan Senior Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, Prithviraj Congress Party legis- power struggle within and Sanjeev Khanna Chavan and Abhishek ‘Manu’ Singhvi at the Supreme lators in the presence the Nationalist Congress sought the two letters to Court in New Delhi on Sunday. The Supreme Court is of their party chief Party, Maharashtra’s Top BJP leader and be placed before the them hearing a joint plea of Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Sharad Pawar at new deputy chief minis- by 10.30 am on Monday, Party (NCP) and Congress on Sunday against the deci- Hotel Renaissance on ter Ajit Pawar on when the court will hold a Sunday. “Both lead- Sunday asserted he was former MP CM sion of Maharashtra governor, inviting BJP to form the further hearing on the ers are trying to boost still with the party and Kailash Joshi dies petition by the Shiv Sena, government. — PTI the morale of legisla- that Sharad Pawar con- Bhopal: Former Madhya Nationalist Congress request Mr Tushar Mehta had appeared for the tors, assuring them tinued to be his leader. Pradesh CM and senior BJP Party and the Congress to produce those two let- Maharashtra govern- that they would stick However, his claims leader Kailash Joshi died at seeking a direction for a ters by tomorrow morn- ment. together to form the were promptly shot a hospital here on Sunday floor test within 24 hours. ing at 10.30 am, when the Senior counsel Kapil government,” said a down by the senior after prolonged illness, a “As adjudication of the matter will be taken up, Sibal, appearing for the party legislator, who Pawar, who claimed that family member said. He was issues and also the inter- so that the appropriate Shiv Sena, informed the was present at the Ajit was “trying to mis- 91. “He breathed his last at im prayers sought by the order will be passed.” court that the petitioners hotel. lead the people”. petitioners to conduct a The court asked solici- had served copies of their The Sena chief also While Ajit Pawar said the Bansal Hospital here,” NCP chief Sharad Pawar after a meeting with party his son and former state floor test within 24 hours tor-general Tushar Mehta petition to all the parties met his own party’s the BJP-NCP alliance has to be considered after to place before the court — the Centre, the legislators at Hotel would provide a stable MLAs in Mumbai on Saturday night. At least nine NCP minister Deepak Joshi said. MLAs who attended swearing-in of Ajit Pawar as PM Narendra Modi perusing the order of the the two letters — one by Maharashtra govern- Lalit in suburban government in the state, governor as well as the Mr Koshiyari and the ment, chief minister Mumbai. Meanwhile, Sharad Pawar countered deputy chief minister of Maharashtra returned to the expressed grief at Joshi’s party fold and expressed solidarity with party chief demise and lauded his con- letters submitted by Mr other by Mr Fadnavis — Devendra Fadnavis and the Congress leaders it by saying there was no ■ Turn to Page 4 Sharad Pawar. — PTI tribution towards strength- Devendra Fadnavis ... we as it noted that no lawyer were put up at J.W. question of an alliance ening the Jan Sangh. Marriott Hotel. with the BJP in Full report on Page 4 A NCP legislator Maharashtra. Sena-NCP-Cong ‘BJP flew 3 NCP said that Mr Ever since he was Thackeray had told sworn in as deputy CM, has support of MLAs to Delhi in Ban on Bodo outift Cong will corner BJP over the legislators that all Ajit Pawar had gone three parties — Shiv incommunicado. 165 MLAs: Raut chartered plane’ extended for 5 yrs Sena, Congress and However, he got active NCP — were united. on the social media after Mumbai, Nov. 24: Shiv Mumbai, Nov. 24: The New Delhi: The Centre has “Mr Pawar is known nearly 30 hours by post- Sena leader Sanjay Raut NCP on Sunday night extended the ban on Maha in Parliament today for pulling off the ing a series of tweets. He on Sunday claimed the claimed three MLAs, Assam-based Bodo insur- SREEPARNA minister. The Congress, Pawar, who is known as a impossible. changed his Twitter bio Sena-NCP-Congress who among others had gent group NDFB by anoth- CHAKRABARTY which moved the wily politician and had Therefore, we are cer- to “Deputy Chief combine has the support attended swearing-in of er five years, saying the NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 Supreme Court along walked out of the tain of attaining suc- Minister, Maharashtra,” of 165 MLAs to prove Ajit Pawar as deputy outlawed outfit has contin- with the NCP and Shiv Congress after challeng- cess this time too,” he but described himself as majority in the chief minister on ued to indulge in violent After the initial cautious Sena on Sunday morning, ing Sonia Gandhi’s lead- said, quoting the Shiv a “Nationalist Congress Maharashtra Assembly, Saturday, were flown to activities, including treading, the Congress had on Saturday kept ership many years ago. Sena chief. Party Leader”. and said the BJP’s “gam- Delhi in a chartered killing and extortion, and Party has come out in full away from the joint Sena- However, Mr Pawar is Sources said that Initially, Ajit Pawar ble” of breaking Ajit plane by the BJP the undermine the country’s support of the Shiv Sena- Sharad Pawar press con- learnt to telephoned Mr some policemen in thanked several top BJP Pawar from the NCP same day. NCP chief territorial integrity. Sharad Pawar combine in ference in Mumbai Patel and assured him he plainclothes were leaders, including Prime will backfire. spokesperson Nawab Full report on Page 4 the Maharashtra political though Congress treasur- would put the NCP’s spying on the NCP Minister Narendra Addressing reporters Malik said the three drama and is geared up to er Ahmed Patel and house in order and that MLAs at Hotel Modi, for their congratu- here, Mr Sanjay Raut MLAs have said that Bolivia likely to hold corner the BJP over the Maharashtra in-charge the Congress should Renaissance. As a latory messages. “Thank alleged that they are with the party. matter in both Houses of Mallikarjun Kharge did guard its own MLAs. result, the legislators you Hon. Prime Maharashtra Governor He said while Daulat fresh elections soon Parliament on Monday. address the media later. After this, the Congress were shifted to the Minister @narendramo- Bhagat Singh Koshyari Daroda and Nitin Pawar La Paz: Bolivia’s interim The BJP’s Devendra Sources told this news- went forward and its top Hyatt, as the legisla- di ji. We will ensure a allowed the new govern- have sent video mes- President Jeanine Anez Fadnavis had taken the paper that the early morn- lawyer leaders Kapil tors of the three par- stable Government that ment (headed by BJP’s sages saying they are signed off on new elections oath as chief minister ing/ midnight coup on Sibal and Abhishek ties would remain in will work hard for the Devendra Fadnavis) to with the NCP, another Sunday, in a key step along with the NCP’s Ajit Saturday had left the “Manu” Singhvi chal- a 2-km radius. welfare of the people of be formed on the basis of MLA Narhari Zirwal’s towards ending weeks of Pawar, who claimed the Congress top brass initial- lenged the oath-taking by Meanwhile, senior Maharashtra (sic),” he “bogus” documents message was shared on unrest and turning the page support of his party’s ly worried about the Devendra Fadnavis and ■ Turn to Page 4 tweeted. But his later shown by Ajit Pawar. the Twitter handle of the on Latin American leftist MLAs, as deputy chief stand taken by Sharad ■ Turn to Page 4 ■ Turn to Page 4 ■ More on Page 3 NCP. — PTI icon Evo Morales. Full report on Page 11 I never had COUNTERPOINT Boris’ new India beat Bangla in Eden’s Pink Test N-E students manifesto the desire to for stronger join politics, rush to Delhi India links says Modi ADITI KHANNA AGE CORRESPONDENT to block CAB LONDON, NOV. 24 NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 British The patience, restraint JD-U to oppose Citizenship Bill Prime and maturity by people Minister after the Supreme MANOJ ANAND ◗ A powerful North Boris Court’s Ayodhya verdict GUWAHATI, NOV. 24 East Students Johnson proves that there is Organisation dele- on Sunday nothing bigger than the With protests against the Johnson launched national interest for Citizenship (Amend- gation has rushed the Cons- Indians, Prime Minister ment) Bill escalating to New Delhi to ervative Party mani- Narendra Modi said across the Northeast, a drum up support in festo for the Sunday in his monthly powerful North East December 12 general “Mann Ki Baat” radio Students Organisation Parliament to block election with a cen- The Indian cricket team with coach and officials pose for a photo after winning the address. He said India delegation has rushed to passage of the tral pledge to “get second match and test series over Bangladesh in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Sunday. had moved ahead on a WEATHER New Delhi to drum up controversial bill Brexit done” and An untested pink ball was not able to reduce the glaring gulf between the two teams new path, with a new as India bulldozed Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in their first ever day-night O support in Parliament to make the UK resolve. Max: 26 C block passage of the con- Parliament. The leaders “Corbyn-neutral by Test to record a 12th home series win in a row. ■ Report on Page 14 — AFP While interacting with O Min: 15 C troversial bill. of these two student Christmas”, as well a group of NCC cadets, RH: 58% Saying the student lead- groups are likely to reach as forge closer ties Mr Modi also said: “I Rainfall: Nil ers have reached New out to other political par- with India. never had the desire to Delhi and were seeking ties soon to garner sup- The party’s mani- Billionaire Bloomberg is eyeing enter politics, but now I Forecast: Windy day appointments with all port. festo makes a specific am a part of it, I give my NDA and non-NDA politi- It is significant that the reference to the post- best on how to work for cal parties to lobby Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) Brexit ties with the the people.” ASTROGUIDE against the CAB, NESO had earlier claimed it was dynamic Indian econ- one last prize: the White House When a cadet asked Vikari: Dakshinayana chairman Samuel Jyrwa due to its opposition to omy and engage dias- him, “Had you not been said they had met senior the Citizenship pora communities to CATHERINE TRIOMPHE do. He They included fierce a politician, what would Tithi: Kartika Bahula JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi (Amendment) Bill 2016 enhance UK business NEW YORK, NOV. 24 becomes the Wall Street critics Bernie you have been?” Mr Chaturdasi till 10.42 pm who assured them the that the government was access to such emerg- 18th candi- Sanders and Elizabeth Modi said it was a “diffi- Star: Swathi till 10.58 am JD(U) would continue to forced not to list the pro- ing markets. A hyper-industrious bil- date in the Warren, both of whom he cult question”. oppose the bill. AASU posed law in the Rajya “We will also forge lionaire, a three-term pack that sees as “extremists.” He said: “Now this is a Varjyam: 4.12 pm to 5.42 pm chief adviser Samujjal Sabha earlier this year, stronger links with mayor of New York and a includes Mr Bloomberg will be very difficult question Durmuhurtam: 12.25 pm to Bhattacharyya and its even after the bill was the Commonwealth, climate change activist, three others working for a long-await- because every child goes Bloomberg 1.09 pm and 2.38 pm to president Dipanka passed in the Lok Sabha. which boasts some of Michael Bloomberg is in their 70s, ed chance to take on fel- through multiple phases 3.22 pm Kumar Nath are also part The Citizenship Bill the world’s most now eyeing one last prize: plus a fellow billionaire, low New York tycoon in life. Sometimes one of the delegation. seeks to grant citizenship dynamic economies the US presidency. Tom Steyer. Donald Trump, with wants to become this, Rahukalam: 7.30 am to 9 am Both AASU and NESO to non-Muslim immi- such as India, with The 77-year-old giant of Mr Bloomberg will whom then-mayor sometimes one wants to are hopeful that the grants from Bangladesh, which we already the financial world offi- count on leveraging his Bloomberg often rubbed become that, but it is SUNSET TODAY 5.25 PM JD(U) can play a key role Pakistan and share deep historical cially announced that he fortune — Forbes ranks shoulders at social true that I never had the Afghanistan, who after and cultural connec- events, occasionally even desire to enter politics, SUNRISE TOMORROW 6.51 AM in bringing together par- was joining the race for him as the 15th richest ties opposing the religious persecution in tions,” notes the the 2020 Democratic nom- person in the world cur- offering words of praise, nor had I ever thought MOONRISE TOMORROW 5.10 PM Citizenship Bill to build a their home countries manifesto. — PTI ination Sunday, but he rently — to make up before turning his back about it.” MOONSET TODAY 3.59 AM united opposition in ■ Turn to Page 4 has some catching up to ground on the favourites. ■ Turn to Page 4 ■ More on Page 3 PAGE Special 2 THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI Odisha’s Red Zone Malkangiri opens a new chapter of development The Odisha government in association with the governments of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh crushed the rebel activities and undertook development activities in the area. Malkangiri is today connected with major cities like Hyderabad and capital Bhubaneswar. AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO Can we survive BHUBANESWAR THE CHANGE IN THE STATUS OF THE REGION HAS BEGUN nce considered the most dreaded without our forests? zone of the state for recurrent blood- TO WITNESS THE LOCAL TRIB- Oshed by Maoists, Odisha's ALS WAKING UP TO A NEW Malkangiri district is waking up to a new AKSHAY HEBLIKAR sugar belt because of these era of development. The district is now PHASE OF PROGRESS AND rivers. Thousands of farm- witnessing brisk activities in all fields - PROSPERITY BENGALURU ENVIRONMENTALIST ers grow sugarcane here. starting from reorganisation and strength- AND DIRECTOR OF ECO WATCH Thousands of small and ening of the administrative unit to boost- big industries also function ing of agriculture, tourism and culture modern sports complex has been con- hebecause of these rivers. We potentials, improving healthcare and child structed to channel the youth energy world have 65 major rivers in development. towards positive works,” said Sudhakar Twepeninsular India, which The Odisha government in association Das, a veteran journalist-cum-social live in irrigate millions of with the governments of Chhattisgarh activist who in the 1960s ventured into this today is in hectares of agricultural and Andhra Pradesh crushed the rebel hilly and forested region on foot, told this a state of land, enable industry and activities and undertook development newspaper. imbalance, provide employment to activities in the area. With construction of After normalisation of the situation and with an lakhs of people. Therefore, good roads and bridges, Malkangiri is infrastructure development activities in ecosystem the importance of keeping today connected well with major cities like the district, especially after the much- constantly in threat. Water, the balance in an ecosys- Hyderabad in Telangana and state capital awaited Gurupriya bridge was inaugurat- forests and air are severely tem must be understood Bhubaneswar. ed on July 27, 2018, the inflow of tourists, damaged by increasing from many angles. Forests The change in the status of the region both domestic and foreign, to the district population and the are seminally important has begun to witness the local tribals wak- A little over a year The spurt in the economic activities has in a has appreciably increased. The scenic resource demands that for the entire socio-cultural ing up to a new phase of progress. ago, Malkangiri, locat- way encourged the tribal teenagers and youths, Chitrakonda and Balimela reservoirs, the come with it. Life as we and economic systems of A little over a year ago, Malkangiri, hills of Khariput inhabited by the primi- know it has changed drasti- civilization. located at a distance of around 650 km ed at a distance of led astray by Maoist leaders earlier, to pursue tive Bonda tribals, Satiguda dam, Bharavi cally and not entirely for The Western Ghat forests from state capital Bhubaneswar, remained around 650 km from higher studies and sport activities, besides temple, Goi Hill and Tarini Temple are the the better, for much of it is also are a strong source of an inaccessible zone as it lacked good state capital undertaking horticulture and agricultural activi- major draws for the tourists. irreversible. It's not easy to economic dependence and motarable roads. After the Koraput- Bhubaneswar, ties under the guidance and support of the state Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, correct, rebuild or compen- survival of certain commu- Jepore-Malkangiri road was rebuilt with remained an inaccessi- government agencies who has renamed as many as 151 villages sate for the environmental nities who live on the the help of paramilitary forces, long-route ble zone as it lacked of the district that remained cut off for loss and damage. While fringes of these forests. bus services have become regular and fre- good motarable roads After normalisation The scenic decades from the mainland as Swabhiman some areas can be rejuve- There are also many kinds quent. The good road has also facilitated After the Koraput- of the situation, the Chitrakonda and Anchal (Area of Pride), has vowed to bring nated, others are either of minor forest produce easy movement of security personnel in Jepore-Malkangiri road, about rapid socio-economic development beyond repair or will take like flowers, fruit, honey the district and intensified their anti- inflow of tourists, Balimela reservoirs, to the district. an exceedingly long time to and even leaves of certain Maoist activities. long-route bus services both domestic and Goi Hill and Tarini “The state government will soon launch recover. Ecosystems are trees like the Flame of the Apart from Koraput-Jeypore-Malkangiri have become regular foreign, has appre- Temple are the major a new scheme Socio-Economic extremely complex, sensi- Forest, which are used as road, the rebuilding of several other roads and frequent ciably increased draws for the tourists Transformation and Upliftment (SETU) tive and intri- plates when have led to the district headquarters get- programmes for development of cate - every move sewn together. ting connected with Hyderabad city in Swabhiman Anchal, the erstwhile cut-off has a ripple This forest pro- Telangana, several other towns of Andhra cajoled by Maoist leaders to join their out- ago. The bloodshed has almost stopped. region in Malkangiri which is now con- effect. In many duce is the main Pradesh and Dantewada town fits, preferring to pursue higher studies The district has not witnessed any major nected with Gurupriya bridge,” said the cases, it is diffi- source of liveli- Chhattisgarh. Good connectivity has sud- and sport activities, besides undertaking Maoist activities in the recent past. There CM. cult even to pre- hood for the denly resulted in the tribal people, who horticulture and agricultural activities has been no casualty of security personnel At least 151 villages were cut off from cisely under- ECOistic fringe communi- otherwise remained confined to the area, under the guidance and support of the or civilians either in recent times. Health mainland when the Balimela Hydro Power stand the nature ties who use and coming in contact with a wider world and state government agencies, different services in the district, which in 2016 reg- Project came up in 1972. The villagers, of the damage that is suf- treat them as sources of availing different livelihood opportuni- banks and non-governmental organisa- istered death of more than 100 infants due marooned by the reservoir, had to depend fered. livelihood. ties. tions (NGOs). to Japanese Encephalitis, have developed on boats to go to other parts of the district. Take for instance, the Unfortunately, the impor- The spurt in the economic activities has "Malkangiri, which since 1995 saw gory significantly and a number of Kendriya forests of the Western tance of forests is only con- also in a way encourged the tribal scenes of killings, is no longer a Red Zone Vidyalayas, Model Schools have come Ghats. These are not ordi- fined to wildlife but as a teenagers and youths, who for years were as it used to be known until a few years up in the district. Besides, a nary mountainous or ter- matter of fact their impor- restrial forests, they are tance extends far beyond it. unique as they are variedly Forests are the backbone of situated and comprise the economy of a large sec- many endemic species of tion of the society. We need plants and animals. They to see more deeply the offer several important eco- humongous impact of such logical 'services' - oxygen, forests on the humanity as fruits, medicines, aromat- a whole. In the last couple ics, timber and more impor- of decades these forests tant, have the power to mel- have been encroached, low the effects of hurri- chopped and cleared for canes, floods and other various reasons like tim- storms that would other- ber, which is used in con- wise destroy our agricul- struction, mainly. The tural crops and wipe away sparse forests then don't top soil. These forests bring attract the rain bearing a lot of rain from the clods from the Sea and cut- Arabian sea and distribute ting down the forests also this precipitation over a dries up water points. large area of forest and sur- We must understand that rounding lands. the trees are the lungs of Major rivers originate the earth and their destruc- from these forests includ- tion will eventually lead to ing the Cauvery, Krishna, the bizarre consequences of Mahadai, Kali, Malaprabha droughts and unseasonal and Ghataprabha, which rains which recently lam- facilitate the irrigation of basted the North millions of acres of agri- Karnataka region and also cultural land and enable the Kodagu district which hydropower projects that is still green in our memo- produce huge amounts of ries. Cutting trees along the electricity. roads of the forests to North Karnataka has widen roads and so on must become India's largest also be avoided.

Voices raised in songs of devotion as Going nuts: A hungry bull and a 450-year legacy crowds throng to he man with the proverbial “Basavanagudi was surrounded by the BBMP and Muzrai departments seek the blessings of ‘100-watt smile’ and down- villages that cultivated groundnuts. are at the forefront of the festival’s to-earth manner, is well- So back then, the festival was organisation. “It’s the result of a col- Nandi and Lord versed with the history of anchored by the farmers laborative force.” his locality. Basava is themselves. However, since To set the tone for the fair Shiva, the steady Tanother term for ‘Nandi’, or bull. this is no longer agricul- following official delega- hum of customers How did this locality in Bengaluru tural land, farmers have tion of duties, he said, come to be named after him? “That moved to the outskirts of “Preparing Basavanagudi haggling, as far as goes back to Kempegowda’s time,” the city,” he explains. is the first task. Every year, says Satyanarayana. “Groundnuts There are also many more we begin with three clean- the eye can see, an were grown here but the farmers varieties being sold today, up drives. One on Friday, found, to their disappointment, that as vendors stock different URBAN then a day before the fair ocean of brown – their crop was being consumed in produce. “Some buy their and of course, one the day the nights by a bull.” The bull, or the groundnuts from K.R. LEGEND after the fair comes to an groundnuts, laid out Basava, is believed to be the gate- Market, others visit farm- end.” This year, the plat- along the streets. keeper of Kailasha, the abode of ers in the nearby villages. This is where form of the festival is also Lord Shiva. “They decided to appeal There are still farmers who we feature used to provide awareness This is to Lord Shiva, to stop this bull from come in person, from about the use of plastic and ravaging their livelihoods. So, they places like Magadi, Anekal the untold waste segregation. In the Basavanagudi in offered their produce to the Nandi and Dodballapur, who rep- stories every context, he said, “Our cele- first before it was given for human resent their community in Saturday brations shouldn’t cause November. Former consumption. Kempegowda, who is person even harm to the environment.” mayor and current known as the founder of Bengaluru, today.” His approach to the fair took it upon himself to construct a A few lakh visitors goes beyond the discharging his offi- corporator in temple, dedicated to Lord Basava. arrive each year, as well cial duties. Mr. Satyanarayana says, Basavanagudi, B.S. The fourth Monday of Kaarthika Visitors at a Kaddlekai Parishe (for representation only) and (right), as the 2000-odd vendors “Fairs like Kadlekai Parishe are Maasa was devoted to the farmers corporator and former mayor, Katte Satyanarayana participating in the fair. platform for upholding the culture of making their offering. That’s how Basavanagudi has our land. With the city becoming a Satyanarana, shares the locality around the temple diligently purchased and fried or notions of entertain- become an “adda for food- multi-cultural site, we have to take a special bond with became Basavanagudi (temple of boiled back home. “I’m unable to ment and the Parishe has ies, lovers of performing pride in not only exhibiting our cul- Lord Basava). Since it became a sort enjoy the fair now,” he says, some- expanded also, with arts and of course, the ture, but also share the stories of our the old tradition. He of meeting point for farmers, what sadly, “My responsibilities as a games, petting zoos and devotees, seeking the land to the foster generation and Kempegowda conceptualised a festi- corporator means I have a checklist even circus performanc- blessings of Lord Shiva.” people from other cultures.” tells Vishaka V. val, the Kadklekai Parishe.” of things that need to be attended to! es to keep customers It’s a high-security event, Taking inspiration from the iconic Satyanarayana has always lived in Earlier, I was free to roam around entertained. The BJP with around 500 police Kadlekai Parishe in Basavanagudi, Warrier about the Basavanagudi and the Kadlekai and enjoy the jaathre!” government in 2008, he says, “turned officials of various ranks and from chapters of the same have emerged Kadlekai Parishe Parishe brings back many memo- Bengaluru’s commercialisation has the festival into a cultural extrava- the Home Guards appointed for the in Malleshwaram and Yelahanka. ries, going back to when he was a cast its spell on the Parishe, says ganza, where dance, music and folk two-day festival. BMS Hospital, Speaking in this regard, he said which will take place child himself. “I remember farmers Satyanarayana. Today, instead of sit- art are performed by residents and which is in the area, has been well- “The traffic woes in the city have arriving in vehicles to offer their ting in a vast open space, the Parishe professionals. These happen in equipped in case there is a medical made it difficult for people to make it on Nov. 25 and 26. produce and participating in the zigzags its way around the buildings. Basavanagudi’s parks.” Today, there emergency of any kind. Drinking to the fair. Therefore, this is a good fair,” he smiles. Groundnuts were Culture is always changing, as are are also more vendors than farmers. water is provided by BWSSB, while initiative.” Politics

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TIMELINE Galaxy of 9.30 AM: Senior Shiv Our alliance has 165 MLAs, claims Raut Sena leader Sanjay Raut says Ajit Pawar supported the BJP politicos Shiv Sena leader says party can prove majority in 10 minutes flat if governor calls for identification parade due to the fear of jail 9.30 AM: NCP MLA witness SC Mumbai, Nov. 24: Shiv If the governor calls Baban Shinde, the Sena leader Sanjay Raut for an identification supporter of Ajit on Sunday claimed the parade, in 10 Pawar, meets party Sena-NCP-Congress com- chief Sharad Pawar hearing bine has the support of minutes we can at his Silver Oak 165 MLAs to prove major- prove our majority residence New Delhi, Nov. 24: The unprec- ity in the Maharashtra edented hearing in the Supreme Assembly, and said the — Sanjay Raut, 9.50 AM: NCP MLA Court on Sunday, on a plea by BJP’s “gamble” of break- Shiv Sena Anil Patil, who accompanied Ajit the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress ing Ajit Pawar from the leader combine against the Mahara- NCP will backfire. Pawar for the oath shtra governor’s decision to Addressing reporters ceremony, tweets invite Devendra Fadnavis to here, Raut alleged that Fadnavis on Saturday saying he is with the form the state government, saw governor Bhagat Singh returned as chief minis- party politicians like ex-chief minis- Koshyari allowed the new ter propped up by NCP’s 10.30 AM: NCP ter Prithviraj Chavan and government (headed by Ajit Pawar, who was made Leader Dilip Walse Randeep Surjewala in the BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis) his deputy, just hours Patil reaches Ajit packed courtroom to witness to be formed on the basis after the new alliance of Pawar’s residence proceedings. of “bogus” documents Shiv Sena, NCP and 11 AM: Jayant Patil, The post-poll alliance of the shown by Ajit Pawar. Congress reached a con- the newly appointed three parties christened as He also said the dead- sensus that Sena chief NCP legislative party ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’, which line of November 30 given Uddhav Thackeray will leader, reaches Raj was busy devising modalities of to the government to be their chief ministerial Bhavan, to meet the government formation in prove majority is only to candidate. governor along with Maharashtra, was caught enable defections. Mr Fadnavis and Ajit the support letter of unawares as the fluid political “The Shiv Sena, NCP Pawar were sworn in by party MLAs situation changed dramatically and Congress (together) Governor Koshyari at a on Saturday morning as first have 165 MLAs. If the gov- hush-hush ceremony 11.05 AM: BJP MLA the President’s rule was revoked ernor calls for an identifi- here, leading to lifting of BJP MLA meet in the presence of Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrakant Dada Patil, Ravindra Chavan and then Fadnavis and Ajit cation parade, in 10 min- the President’s rule in the Bhupendra Yadav and other leaders at Vasant Smriti in Dadar, Mumbai, on Sunday. — DEBASISH DEY reaches Hotel Pawar were sworn-in as chief utes we can prove our state. Renaissance at minister and deputy chief min- majority,” Mr Raut said. Ajit Pawar’s volte face Powai, where NCP ister respectively around 8 am. He said Ajit Pawar made created fissures in the MLAs have been put Leaders of the alliance includ- the “biggest mistake of NCP, whose chief Sharad up ing Congress spokesperson Ran- his life” by betraying Pawar distanced himself Will complete 5-year term: BJP 1 PM: BJP leader deep Surjewala, Shiv Sena MP Sharad Pawar, a people’s from his nephew’s dra- Ashish Shelar says Gajanan Kirtikar and NCP lea- leader. matic action, saying the that chief minister der and Rajya Sabha lawmaker “Breaking Ajit Pawar decision to back Mr Shelar says Sena committed sin of abandoning its founder’s thoughts Devendra Fadnavis Majeed Memon were seen wait- from the NCP is the last Fadnavis was his person- has the support of ing outside the courtroom much gamble of the BJP which al choice and not that of AGE CORRESPONDENT Speaking after the meet- the ‘sin’ of abandoning its trust with a majority in 170 MLAs and he will before the start of the crucial will backfire,” the Rajya the party. MUMBAI, NOV. 24 ing, Mr Shelar said that founder Bal Thackeray’s the 288-member Assembly. prove the majority proceedings at 11.30 am. Sabha member said. “If the BJP had majori- the strategy to comfort- thoughts of aligning with “The legislature party 3 PM: The meeting of Despite being a Sunday, the Ajit Pawar “misled” his ty, why was the swearing As the power struggle in ably pass the floor test was the BJP by going with the meeting deliberated on BJP legislative party courtroom was packed with party MLAs, he alleged, in done in such secrecy?” Maharashtra intensifies, discussed and decided in Congress and the NCP for strategy to be adopted dur- starts at Vasant lawyers, scribes and leaders of adding that and most of Raut asked, and said the the BJP has expressed the meeting. “We also the sake of acquiring ing the floor test,” he said. Smriti parties even before the hearing them had returned to the governor acted in a confidence that its govern- passed a resolution con- power in Maharashtra. He also justified began. They were all trying NCP fold. “biased manner”, giving ment would complete its gratulating Devendra “The Sena committed the BJP’s move to align 3.40 PM: Shiv Sena hard to get closer to the dias to Mr Raut also said that enough time to the BJP. five-year term. Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar the sin of abandoning Bal with Ajit Pawar, saying chief Uddhav watch the proceedings. November 23 was a “black “The Shiv Sena and The BJP held a meeting on taking oath as chief Thackeray’s thoughts of even the Sena has joined Thackeray holds a Journalists had a tough time Saturday” in the history NCP were given 24 hours of its newly elected MLAs minister and deputy chief aligning with the BJP and hands with Congress pres- meeting with Sharad in jotting down notes as lawyers of Maharashtra. and the BJP has been at its office Vasant Smriti minister. The state wit- insulting the popular ident Sonia Gandhi. He Pawar and the NCP and the leaders jostled for space The BJP has no right to given time till November at Dadar on Sunday after- nessed a festive atmos- mandate by going with the also said that Ajit Pawar’s MLAs at Hotel in their bid to go near the dias call the Emergency 30,” he said. noon. The meeting was phere when Mr Fadnavis Congress and the NCP,” he whip would be applicable Renaissance in an already packed court- imposed by Indira Gandhi Taking a dig at the BJP, attended by most of the took oath as the CM,” he said. to MLAs of the NCP by 4.11 PM: Ajit Pawar room. Mr Chavan and Mr as ‘black day’, he said. Mr Raut said, “I thought 105-elected members of said. Mr Shelar expressed the virtue of him being the tweets thanking PM Surejewala were seen sitting on In a dramatic turn of the BJP understands the BJP, barring six The party also accused confidence that Mr Fad- ‘leader of the NCP legisla- Narendra Modi chairs earmarked for lawyers in events, Devendra trade.” — PTI MLAs. the Sena of committing navis will win the floor ture party.’ the courtroom and they keenly watched the proceedings. The top court asked the Centre to place before it on Monday morning the letters of the gov- BJP flays Sena over ‘Missing’ MLA urges Sena supporter ernor inviting Mr Fadnavis and of the BJP leader staking his chief’s ‘evil deeds’ family not to worry attempts suicide claim to form the government in the state. SONU SHRIVASTAVA Mumbai, Nov 24: Nationalist Congress Mumbai, Nov 24: A Shiv Sena supporter The three-judge bench headed MUMBAI, NOV. 24 Party (NCP) leader Nitin Pawar, for whom allegedly tried to commit suicide in by Justice N.V. Ramana, for the a missing complaint was filed on Sunday, Maharashtra’s Washim district time being, did not accede to the Emboldened by its new government in the has posted a video urging the people to apparently after being upset over party fervent request of the petition- state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) not worry about him. chief Uddhav Thackeray not becoming ers that the Fadnavis govern- has launched a scathing attack against its “I request my family and the people to the chief minister, police said on ment be asked to undertake a former ally, Shiv Sena. not worry about me. I am with Sharad Sunday. floor test within 24 hours. BJP leader and MLA Ashish Shelar on Pawar, Ajit Pawar and Chhagan Bhujbal. The incident took place at Manora The bench, also comprising Sunday hit out at the Shiv Sena, stating Nothing otherwise should be thought, by Chowk on Saturday evening when Justices Ashok Bhushan and that evil deeds were committed when my family and people,” he said in the Ramesh Balu Jadhav, a resident of Umari Saniv Khanna, rather said that Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray had gone to video. village in Washim, located around 580 km the issue that the state govern- meet Congress leader Ahmed Patel in the A complaint had been filed by Nitin’s from Mumbai, came there for some work. ment be asked to undergo an middle of the night. Mr Shelar's jibe was son at Panchwati police station, saying When he got the news that BJP leader immediate floor test would be in reference to a late-night meeting that his father had gone out of home for a Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the taken up on Monday after perus- between Mr Patel and Mr Thackeray on meeting of the party on November 23, but chief minister, Mr Jadhav, who was ine- ing the letters of the governor November 12. According to sources, the had not returned. briated, inflicted several cuts on his NCP leader Jayant and Dilip Valse Patil come out after meeting and the BJP leader. — PTI meeting took place at a five star hotel in Nitin has won from the Kalwan assem- hands with a blade, an official at Digras Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar at Churchgate in Mumbai. bly seat in Maharashtra. — ANI police station said. — PTI Mumbai on Sunday. — ASIAN AGE Modi hails people’s maturity after Ayodhya verdict BHU staff seeks Prime Minister says public’s restrain proves that there is nothing bigger than national interest for Indians replacement of AGE CORRESPONDENT “It is my hope and wish is true that I never had the supreme. The values of With agency inputs that New India imbibes this desire to enter politics, nor I peace, unity and goodwill NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 feeling and forges ahead in a ever thought about it,” he are paramount in our coun- spirit of peace, unity and said. try,” he said. The Prime Muslim teacher The patience, restraint and goodwill,” he said. In other In his last Mann ki Baat Minister said the apex court maturity displayed by the remarks on the programme address on Diwali, Mr Modi verdict was “embraced with NITIN MAHAJAN ◗ In a letter to people after the Supreme while interacting with a had referred to the 2010 open arms”. NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 Court delivered its verdict group of National Cadet Allahabad high court judg- “They accepted the verdict President Ram in the Ayodhya case proves Corps cadets, Mr Modi said, ment on the Ayodhya issue. with ease and with peace... About 50 faculty mem- Nath Kovind, the that there is nothing bigger “I never had the desire to He had recalled how the I am particularly grateful to bers and former profes- academics have than national interest for enter politics, but now that I government, civil society them for the patience, sors of the Banaras pointed out that the Indians, Prime Minister am a part of it I give my best and people had maintained restraint and maturity Hindu University have Narendra Modi said on on how to work for the peace and harmony back shown by them,” he said. come out in support of appointment of Mr Sunday. In his monthly people.” then. The prime minister was of students opposing the Khan was done by “Mann ki Baat” radio pro- When one of the cadets PM Narendra Modi with Chhattisgarh governor Anusuiya “This time too, when the the view that while on the appointment of Firoz violating tradition gramme he said after the asked him “had you not Uikey during a meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. — PTI Supreme Court pronounced one hand, a protracted legal Khan to the Sanskrit “historic verdict”, the coun- been a politician, what its judgment on November 9, battle has ended, on the Vidya Dharm Vigyan ment of any non-Hindu to try has moved ahead on a would you have been,” Nr a very difficult question life. Sometimes one wants to 130 crore Indians once again other, the respect for the Department (earlier the department would new path, with a new Modi described it as a “diffi- because every child goes become this, sometimes one proved, that for them, judiciary has grown in the known as the faculty of cause disruption to the resolve. cult question”. “Now this is through multiple phases in wants to become that, but it national interest is country. Hindu theology). religious, tradition, In a letter to President karna kanda education of Ram Nath Kovind, who is students training to be also a visitor to the Ba- acharyas and shastris of BJP will win naras Hindu University, the religion,” the submis- these senior academics sion to the President Odisha’s Ganjam district set to have called for the imme- adds. all 15 bypoll diate annulment of the The submission to the appointment of Mr Khan President has the signa- seats: BSY to the department and for tures of over 50 serving introduce water-bells in schools Bengaluru, Nov. 24: him to be placed in any and retired members of Karnataka chief minis- other Sanskrit-teaching the Sanskrit Vidya AKSHAYA KUMAR SAHOO ● The collector said 3.15 pm from Mondays to ter B.S. Yediyurappa on department of the Dharm Vigyan depart- BHUBANESWAR, NOV. 24 Fridays. “On Saturdays, the Sunday said the party university. ment. The letter of the the initiative aimed at bells will be rung at 8 am, 9.30 would win all the 15 The academics have senior serving and Odisha’s Ganjam district making drinking of am and 10.50 am. Each break seats and victory margin pointed out that appoint- retired faculty of BHU administration has decided water a habit among will last for five minutes and of BJP candidates would ment of Mr Khan was comes soon after the to introduce ‘water bells’ in children to ensure that it will be compulsory for be the matter of debate done by violating the tra- Rashtriya Swayamsewak schools under its jurisdiction every student to drink in the December 5 dition and established Sangh affiliate, to ensure that students drink they stay hydrated. water during that period,” he Assembly bypolls in the norms of the University Samskrita Bharati, adequate quantities of water said. state. the letter says, “the backed Mr Khan for the to stay healthy, a senior offi- Amruta Kulange. Mr Panda said all the “With a deep sense of Sanskrit Vidya Dharm appointment to the post. cial said on Sunday. The collector said the initia- schools in the district have responsibility, I am say- Vigyan department “The students of this All the schools in Ganjam tive aimed at making drink- drinking water facilities. ing that we will win all should not be tinkered department can’t be district have been instructed ing of water a habit among “Most of the children carry the 15 seats. The matter with as the appointment forced to study under a to ring three ‘water bells’ children to ensure that they water bottles to the schools. of debate, however, is of any non-Hindu is Muslim or Christian from Monday to remind chil- stay hydrated. Those who do not have bottles the difference of votes against the established teacher. If this is down it dren to drink water, the offi- The initiative was first can drink water from the with which the BJP can- norms and tradition of is going to lead to cial said. started in Kerala and repli- institutes’ facilities,” he said. didates will win the by- the department.” unprecedented chaos and “We have decided to intro- cated in Karnataka and The DEO said the elections,” he said at They stated that the the acharya parampara duce water bells in all schools Telangana while Andhra collector is mooting to pro- rally at Banavasi in department has been would become void. If in the district, including gov- Pradesh is considering imple- vide the children with water Uttara Kannada district. operating for over 100 educated under a non- ernment, private and menting it across the state, he bottles that are not made of Mr Yediyurappa was in years and the appoint- Hindu the doors of Anganwadi ones, from said. single-use plastic under the Banavasi to campaign ment of a non-Hindu employment and reli- November 25. The necessary Ganjam District Education ‘Mo School’ (My school) Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi rides a for BJP candidate Shiv- would be a break in tradi- gious practices by Hindu instructions have been issued Officer (DEO) Sanatan Panda initiative. bicycle during the Fit India Movement, part of Swami aram Hebbar who was tion, causing irreperable organisations would be to school authorities,” said said the water bells would be However, he added that this Vivekananda Swasthya Cycle Yatra, in Patna on previously elected from damage to the students ad forever closed for these district collector Vijay rung at 11.40 am, 1.30 pm and may take some time. Sunday. — PTI the Congress. — PTI university. “The appoint- students,” the letter adds. Governance

Governors, LG’s are “most important link” to PAGE ensure better coordination between Centre and states, says President Ram Nath Kovind Nation 4 THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI Centre extends ban on Bodo Former MP CM Kailash insurgent outfit by 5 more yrs Joshi passes away at 91 Knowledge more important than AGE CORRESPONDENT ◗ The ministry said “For the aforesaid rea- unlawful association with WITH AGENCY INPUTS the group has been sons”, the notification immediate effect,” it said. Leader’s ‘unusual’ sleeping habit had cost him his chair faith to understand NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 said “the Central govern- Accordingly “in exercise indulging in extor- ment is of the opinion that of powers conferred by RABINDRA NATH plained of to one year. Buddha The Union home ministry tion of money from the NDFB’s activities are sub-section (1) of section 3 CHOUDHURY discomfort. He was said to have on Sunday extended the detrimental to the sover- of the Unlawful Activities He breathed been forced to ignore the — Dalai Lama various sections of BHOPAL, NOV. 24 ban on Assam-based Bodo the society to eignty and integrity of (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act his last in protocol of receiving Tibentan leader insurgent group, the India and that it is an 37 of 1967), the Central Veteran Jan Sangh the hospital then Prime Minister National Democratic finance and execute unlawful association”. government hereby leader and first non- in the morn- Morarji Desai at the air- Front of Bodoland (NDFB) its plans to create a The Central government, declares the NDFB, along Congress chief minister ing. port here, when the latter by another five years. separate Bodoland the notification added, is with all its groups, fac- of Madhya Pradesh The former chief min- had arrived in Bhopal on “The NDFB has been also “of the opinion that tions and front organisa- Kailash Joshi, whose ister, who had created a a three-day visit to MP SHORT TAKES indulging in illegal and of the Unlawful Activities unless NDFB’s unlawful tions, as an unlawful asso- brief tenure in office was record then by winning then, as he had fallen violent activities, intend- (Prevention) Act, 1967. activities are kept under ciation”, the notification marred by a bizarre con- Assembly polls from his asleep at the time. Youth kills self after ing to undermine the sov- The ministry said by its control, the organisation said. troversy over his “unusu- home constituency of In fact, the Opposition ereignty and territorial unlawful and violent may re-group and re-arm The ban on NDFB comes al” sleeping habits, Bagli in Madhya Pradesh then had made his sleep- quizzing over drugs integrity of India in fur- activities, the NDFB has itself, make fresh recruit- with immediate effect and passed away here on for eight times in a row, ing habits a major issue therance of its objective of been “undermining the ment, indulge in violent, will last for five years, said Sunday after prolonged headed the Janata Party to target his government. Bhubaneswar: A youth of achieving a separate authority of the govern- terrorist and secessionist a senior official of the illness. government in the state Born on July 14, 1929 in Kukudanga village in Talcher Bodoland”, said Union ment, spreading terror activities, collect funds Union home minister. The The widower was 91 in June, 1977. the village of Haat area of Odisha’s Angul dis- home ministry in a notifi- and panic among people, and endanger the lives of ministry said the group and is survived by three His ‘unusual’ sleeping Pipliya in Dewas district trict allegedly committed cation, extending the ban causing carnage and eth- innocent citizens and has been indulging in sons and three daugh- habits had caused embar- in MP, late Mr Joshi was suicide after being repri- on the north east militant nic violence, resulting in security forces person- extortion of money from ters. rassment not only to him one of founding mem- manded by police over group. The ministry killings and destruction of nel”. “Therefore, circum- various sections of the He was admitted in a but also for his govern- bers of Jan Sangh (the brown sugar consumption. extended the ban on NDBF properties of non-Bodos, stances do exist, which society to finance and exe- private hospital last ment then, leading to old face of Bharatiya The deceased, identified as under the provisions of inhabiting the Bodo-domi- render it necessary to cute its plans to create a month after he com- curtailment of his tenure Janata Party). Jesha Pradhan (26), was sub-section (1) of section 3 nated areas in Assam”. declare the NDFB as an separate Bodoland. returning home with his brother after attending a wedding. In the meantime, a police team was questioning UP student ED plans to two youths on the particular ‘No power can stop road for consuming brown sugar. The cops reportedly abducted, start PMLA detained Pradhan and his building of mandir’ brother. Though the two raped by probe on brothers pleaded innocence, Pandu (Jharkhand), Nov. sor to the police took their photo with 24: Union defence minis- BJP) had said the accused duo and repri- youth in car ter Rajnath Singh on that there can- Ibobi Singh manded them. Later, Sunday said no power in not be two Pradhan went home and Muzaffarnagar (UP), the world could get in the Constitutions, AGE CORRESPONDENT ended his life. Nov. 24: A 24-year-old way of construction of a two prime NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 college student was “grand” Ram temple in ministers and allegedly abducted and Ayodhya. Rajnath two flags in More trouble raped in a moving car by Addressing a poll meet- Singh one country. seems to be in Maoists torch 9 a 26-year-old man with ing here in Bishrampur We have ful- store for for- the act also being filmed Assembly constituency, filled his dream and lived mer Manipur vehicles in C’garh by his friends in Uttar the minister also noted up to the promise made in chief minister Bhopal: Maoists on Sunday Pradesh’s Muzaffar- that the Rafale fighter our poll manifesto.” O. Ibobi Singh, torched a number of vehi- nagar district, the police jets, acquired by the coun- Condemning the Maoist as the Enforcement cles and machineries used said on Sunday. try from France, were violence over the past two Directorate (ED) is for mining in the iron ore New Mandi station capable of destroying ter- days in the poll-bound preparing to initiate a mining facility of state- house officer Sanjiv ror camps across the bor- state, he said, the BJP money laundering probe owned National Mineral Kumar said the victim, der. governments at the against him on the basis who is a B.Sc student, An NCC cadet displays his skills during the National Cadet Corps Day in Jabalpur on Amid “Jai Shree Ram” Centre and the state of CBI’s FIR. Development Corporation Sunday. — PTI (NMDC) at Kirandul in was heading to college chants, he said, “A grand would give a befitting According to sources, Chhattisgarh’s south Bastar from her house on Ram temple will be built reply to those responsible the ED have collected district of Dantewada. Saturday morning, in Ayodhya and no power for the attack. relevant documents per- According to the Bastar when she was waylaid in the world can stop that “I have seen a couple of taining to the case police, a group of armed on Bhopa Road by a car from happening. The path incidents happening in against Mr Singh from Naxals stormed the NMDC’s with Subodh and two of Barter ‘PoK for tomatoes’: for construction of the Jharkhand. the CBI. The CBI on Kirandul mining, located on his friends in it. temple has been cleared “You should be rest Friday registered a case Bailadila hills and set ablaze According to the com- by the Supreme Court.” assured that the BJP gov- against Ibobi Singh to six dumper trucks and three plaint lodged by the Talking about the abro- ernments at the Centre probe the alleged misap- excavators. The ultras also girl’s uncle, she was MP farmers’ offer to Imran gation of Article 370 in and the state will not propriation of govern- looted 16 mobile phone sets abducted in the car by Kashmir, the veteran BJP allow anybody to use ment development funds from drivers and helpers of the accused and force- RABINDRA NATH ■ as `400 per kilo these leader said, “In 1952, Dr guns. A befitting reply worth `332 crore. these vehicles, before flee- fed intoxicant at gun- CHOUDHURY In a letter to days, making Mr Khan a Syama Prasad Mookerjee will be given to them,” he “The ED will probe if ing the spot. point. BHOPAL, NOV. 24 Pakistan’s PM, the butt of jokes by people in (founder of the Bharatiya insisted.” the proceeds of crime of Subodh raped her in Jhabua farmers' his country. Jana Sangh, the predeces- — PTI the misappropriated the moving car while the Tribal farmers of Jhabua union said their offer A girl in Pakistan was government develop- Parents end lives act was filmed by his in Madhya Pradesh have of "tomato for PoK" seen wearing ‘tomato ment funds were used by friends, the complaint made an ‘offer’ to would not only help chain’ instead of custom- the accused to create after killing kids stated. Pakistan Prime Minister bring down prices of ary gold chain in her neck Snake bite case: Victim’s personal assets, which A few hours later, the Imran Khan to help the the vegetable in during her wedding could be attached under Agartala: A couple allegedly victim was dropped out- latter end the unprece- apparently to poke fun at the Prevention of committed suicide in West side her college and dented tomato crisis fac- his country but Mr Khan for acute short- classmates threatened Money Laundering Act Tripura district after poison- threatened of dire con- ing his country, suggest- also normalize age of the glossy red veg- and subsequent prosecu- ing their two children, the sequences, if she report- ing him to barter Pak- India-Pak rela- etable in the country. Wayanad, Nov. 24: have been trained to talk tion could be launched”, police said on Sunday. The ed about the incident, it occupied Kashmir (PoK) tions. Five tribal dominated Classmates of a girl, who against the school. No, it sources said. incident has triggered a stated. SHO Kumar said with the pulpy vegetable. districts of Madhya died of snake-bite at a was not the case. Our The CBI on Friday political slugfest in the state police registered a case In a letter to the crick- to Pakistan from Madhya Pradesh, Jhabua, Ratlam, government school here, friend and classmate conducted searches at with the CPI(M) and the against the absconding eter-turned- PM of Pradesh. Khargone, Shajapur and alleged on Sunday that died. We will stand strong the official and residen- Congress blaming it on Subodh and his two Pakistan, the Jhabua Besides deportation of Dhar, are known for pro- they were threatened by in this case. We will stand tial premises of the for- unemployment and starva- friends, whose identities farmers’ union said their fugitive underworld don ducing tomato. some people, claiming to with her family,” mer Manipur Congress tion, while the ruling BJP are yet to be ascertained. offer of “tomato for PoK” Dawood Ibrahim to India Tomatoes were earlier be past students, for giv- Nimisha, a classmate of chief minister O. Ibobi accusing the erstwhile Left The SHO added that would not only help bring by Pakistan, the farmers supplied to Pakistan from ing statements against Shehala told a TV chan- Singh in Aizawl, Imphal Front rule for its alleged fail- the victim along with down the skyrocketing also sought apology from these districts through the school management. nel. Her father Rajesh too and Gurgaon in connec- ure to implement poverty her family had left their prices of the vegetable in the neighbour for the ‘mandis’ (agriculture The students said they said some people threat- tion with the case. eradication measures. The village and shifted to a his country but also nor- 26/11 Mumbai terror markets) in Mumbai and were threatened when ened them by saying wit- During searches at Mr police recovered the bodies place in Muzaffarnagar malize relations between attack. Delhi. However, farmers they went to record their nesses would have to face Singh’s residence, the on Saturday and sent them town due to constant India and Pakistan. The offer by Jhabua in these districts have statement with the Child the consequences alone. CBI had recovered for post-mortem. harassment from The letter has also set farmers comes in the stopped supplying tomato Rights Commission about The police have regis- `11.47 lakh in cash and — PTI Subodh. some other conditions to wake of tomato prices in to Pakistan in protest the snake-bite incident. tered a case in this `26.49 lakh in old — PTI resume supply of tomato Pakistan touching as high against Pulwama attack. “They alleged that we regard. — PTI demonetised currency. SHARAD BLASTS AJIT PAWAR Bloomberg eyes White House SC seeks letters MLAs kept in hotel ■ Continued from Page 1 father of two daughters neering at Johns Hopkins ■ Continued from Page 1 that said it had the sup- ■ Continued from Page 1 Radhkrishna Vikhe Patil, ■ Continued from Page 1 when Trump entered poli- has joined other billion- before earning a Harvard deputy chief minister port of over 144 MLAs to Congress leader Ahmed who had crossed over tweets raised eve more eye- tics.“I’m a New Yorker, aires in signing the so- MBA. Ajit Anantrao Pawar. form the government Patel had arrived at the from the Congress to the brows in political circles. He and I know a con when I called Giving Pledge, He went to work at the In the course of the under the leadership of J.W. Marriott Hotel on BJP ahead of the October said: “I am in the NCP and see one,” he said dismis- which commits them to Salomon Brothers invest- hearing, Mr Mehta Uddhav Thackeray. In a Sunday to meet the MLAs Assembly polls. shall always be in the NCP and sively of Trump during contribute more than half ment bank in 1966 and informed the court that House of 288 MLAs, 144 is from his party. Mr Patel When asked about the @PawarSpeaks Saheb is our the 2016 presidential cam- their wealth to good caus- rose quickly to the rank of he has no instructions the halfway mark. was holding a meeting in speculation, Mr Vikhe leader. Our BJP-NCP alliance paign. es. partner before leaving from the governor and he Kapil Sibal, appearing the hotel with senior lead- Patil gave a cryptic and shall provide a stable Mr Bloomberg had toyed He supports cultural with a $10 million bonus was appearing in his for the Sena, and ers, a source sad. open-to-interpretation Government in Maharashtra with the idea of running organisations, advocates in cash and bonds. capacity as solicitor-gen- Abhishek “Manu” Senior Congress leader reply, stating: “I have for the next five years which as an independent, before against smoking and vap- He and partner Matthew eral. However, later dur- Singhvi, appearing for Nasim Khan said: “We good relations with all will work sincerely for the wel- finally — fearful of divid- ing and last year donated Winkler founded financial ing the hearing, he clari- the NCP and Congress, are confident that the BJP MLAs.” fare of the State and its people ing Democratic voters — $1.8 billion to his alma news firm Bloomberg LP, fied that he was appear- sought a direction for the will fail in proving its Mr Chavan told (sic).” throwing his support mater Johns Hopkins revolutionising stock ing for the Central gov- floor test within 24 hours; majority on the floor of reporters that some His comments created a lot of behind Hillary Clinton. University to help poorer exchanges with its inno- ernment. while senior counsel the House.” Congress MLAs had told confusion within the NCP as In March, Mr Bloomberg students pay tuition. vative computer termi- The court, for the time Mukul Rohatgi, appear- PTI adds: Senior him about they indicated Sharad Pawar said he would not run this In 2018, he spent $100 nals that financiers could being, kept in abeyance ing for a group of BJP Congress leader Ashok the move by the BJP. was aware of his nephew’s time around and could do million to help access data far quicker the prayer seeking a and Independent MLAs, Chavan on Sunday “Our MLAs are united actions. more good by supporting Democratic candidates than before. direction to governor urged the court to issue alleged that BJP leaders and will not be poached,” However, the NCP chief the eventual nominee regain control of the US Mr Bloomberg is fond of Koshiyarti to invite the notices and give two to had booked rooms in Mr Chavan said. promptly came forward to than by taking on the House of Representatives. pointing out that his “Maha Vikas Aghadi”, three days to place all the hotels where his party The Congress legisla- clear the dust. “incompetent” Trump. Still, Mr Bloomberg will amassed fortune dwarfs comprising the Shiv relevant records before MLAs were put up and tors were earlier sup- “There is no question of But he has changed his have to contend with his Trump’s, even though the Sena, NCP and Congress, the court. were contacting some of posed to leave for Jaipur, forming an alliance with mind. As a successful image as an elitist swim- President started in busi- them. Speculation was but were later put up in @BJP4Maharashtra. NCP has businessman who shuns ming against a ness with millions of dol- rife that the task of get- Mumbai in view of the unanimously decided to ally political labels, economi- Democratic orthodoxy lars from his father. ting MLAs into the BJP’s fast-paced political devel- with @ShivSena & cally conservative but lib- that has moved left on tax- And Trump clearly Cong will corner BJP fold has been entrusted to opments, according to @INCMaharashtra to form the eral on gay rights and ation and immigration. chafes at the comparison, ■ Continued from Page 1 rent government in the senior leader sources. government (sic),” Mr Pawar abortion, he has grown And as mayor, Bloomberg dismissing his physically Ajit Pawar in the state was “illegitimate” tweeted. increasingly worried by — who travels in private smaller rival as “little Supreme Court. and that a floor test was “Shri Ajit Pawar’s statement left-wingers Warren and jets — was accused of Michael” on Friday and On Sunday, the the only solution. “Our is false and misleading in Sanders running Joe turning New York into a positing that Bloomberg Congress demanded an demand is simple. Let us N-E students in Delhi order to create confusion and Biden close. playground of the rich “doesn’t have the magic to immediate floor test, and have a floor test, and who- false perception among the But can Bloomberg win while backing tough do well.” Bloomberg does alleged that the BJP was ever has the majority will ■ Continued from Page 1 ests of the indigenous people (sic),” he added. over Democratic voters? police tactics that dis- share one concern with “running away” from be established. The BJP entered India till people, but also a viola- Earlier, the efforts of NCP He points to his successes criminated against Trump: what would he do proving its majority in and Ajit Pawar are shying December 2014. tion of the Assam Accord. leaders to bring Ajit Pawar as an executive who minorities. No one denies with his business should the Maharashtra away and running from Expressing deep Besides continuing with back to the party yielded no helped revitalise post-9/11 his business acumen, he become president? Assembly as it does not proving their majority on anguish over the BJP’s the movement against the results. Senior leaders Jayant New York, his advocacy which took him from a Would he hang on to the have the required num- the floor of the House. plan to pass the CAB, bill across the Northeast, Patil and Dilip Walse-Patil met and financial support for middle-class early life purse strings, knowing bers. Congress leader and “The moment a floor AASU president we are here in Delhi to Ajit Pawar at his residence to gun control and his work north of Boston to his that doing so could raise former CM Prithviraj test is ordered, our major- Dipankar Nath said: “The take our protest to the persuade him to change his on climate change. exalted status as one of conflicts of interest? Chavan said the Supreme ity will be established and Narendra Modi govern- national level.” The mind. But their efforts yielded Mr Bloomberg has been the world’s most powerful When New Yorkers Court should order a floor it will be proved that the ment wants to pass the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind no positive results. a special UN envoy for cli- media moguls. picked him for mayor, test immediately to stop BJP in a surreptitious communal and unconsti- has, meanwhile, opposed Rohit Pawar, the grand- mate action since 2014 and Born February 14, 1942 Bloomberg did not give up the horse-trading by the midnight operation, tutional citizenship bill to the plan to carry out the nephew of Sharad Pawar, has helped several US into a Jewish family — his company ownership, but BJP. using the office of the offer protection to illegal NRC exercise all over the meanwhile, also appealed for states, counties and cities father was an accountant he did step away from day- Congress’ chief governor, constituted an Bangladeshis. This country, as well as the unity both within the family finance emissions-reduc- at a dairy — Bloomberg to-day management. spokesman Randeep illegitimate govern- attempt to pass the bill is proposed Citizenship and the party. ing projects. The divorced excelled in electrical engi- — AFP Surjewala said the cur- ment,” he added. not only against the inter- Amendment Bill. PAGE News+ 5 THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI 50 YEARS AGO IN Health policy pointers for India in PM reaffirms faith in socialism New Delhi: The requisi- China’s tryst with privatisation tioned meeting of the All India Congress Committee concluded the principle of liberalisa- its two-day delibera- Sucheta tion and fair play, private tions with a categorical sector participation in assurance by the Prime Dasgupta healthcare is here to stay Minister, Mrs Indira in India and at the global Gandhi, that level. Government would go focus Interestingly, India is not ahead with the imple- alone in its struggles to mentation of the party’s balance equity with prof- socialist policies and ■ Our neigh- itability in this domain, programmes. and insurance costs with, The meeting today bour’s experi- say, revenue. The experi- elected ten member ence of a large economy including Mrs. Indira next door, that of China, Gandhi to the Working ence of com- which, significantly, has Committee. followed an egalitarian The requisitioned mercialising model of development, AICC session did not offers lessons and clues to adopt any formal resolu- medical care our problems. These have tion on the economic been carefully researched policy. provides and cogently presented to After Mrs. Gandhi policy enthusiasts in the made a statement on valuable field by Rama V. Baru, fac- economic policy, the ulty at the Centre of Social House debated it for insights into Medicine and Community three hours. Health, Jawaharlal Nehru Interim Congress balancing University (JNU), New President C. Delhi, and Madhurima Subramaniam concerns of Nundy, sociologist and announced at the meet- assistant director at ing that panels would be equity and Indian Institute of appointed for various Chinese Studies, in a slim subjects and their volume titled reports would be sub- access to Commercialisation of mitted to the Working Medical Care in China: Madhurima Nundy (3rd from left) and Rama V. Baru (4th) at the launch of their book at India International Centre Annexe in New Delhi Committee before the drugs, diag- Changing Landscapes plenary session at nostics and (Routledge, pp.112, `695). Bombay. It would indeed be the scheme which funded ● The SARS healthcare network before between public funding of from lower income house- The interim President original sin of liberal illib- basic healthcare. Public it shifted to market social- social insurance for cura- holds who do not make it Mr. C. Subramaniam treatment eralism if we refuse to hospitals were commer- epidemic in 2003 ism. This, as well as the tive services and provi- to government colleges announced the nomina- look at these invaluable cialised and autonomised. had acted as a availability of govern- sioning of private health- are moving out to China tion of 10 others to the with revenue insights that have come up Foreign capital entered wake-up call for the ment funding, has enabled care. Its now-limited and Ukraine for medical 21 member committee in this process and not the business through Chinese government it to undertake course cor- investment in public insti- education because the which will also be an and growth pressure policymakers to manufacturing and sale rections whenever public tutions, especially at the course fee is cheaper. It is interim body until the factor them into their of medical devices soon which responded by health indicators have multi-specialty (‘sub-spe- leading to money going plenary session to be thoughts on the viability after economic liberalisa- reinvesting in and dipped too low or there has cialty?’) level, means the out of the country and held in Bombay in the verprescripti of Ayushman Bharat and tion in the 1980s. The strengthening been any kind of crisis. imperative to generate brain drain. Upon return, last week of December. on of costly the challenges of the 1990s saw the growth of primary-level ‘gate- For instance, the Severe revenue in the short term these students who have Initiating a drugs, gratu- Accredited Social Health private hospitals at the Acute Respiratory through healthcare opted for the English discussion on the eco- itous diag- Activist programme, the secondary and tertiary keeper’ healthcare Syndrome (SARS) epidem- remains an important medium courses of med- nomic policy, Mrs. nostic tests building block of India’s levels by Chinese entre- ic in 2003 had acted as a goal. This brings up the ical study which are of a Gandhi said that the and informal sadly-neglected National preneurs in the eastern So what are the lessons wake-up call for the question, should all arms lower standard are Congress had passed ententesO between private Rural Health Mission. The and southeastern that the China experience Chinese government and activities of the gov- unable to clear exams and many resolutions on clinics and the corner ASHAs are indeed India’s provinces, especially in in privatising medical which responded by rein- ernment be aimed at fiscal compete with homegrown economic matters at drugstore? These are equivalent to China’s bare- Beijing and Shanghai. care provide us? These are vesting in and strengthen- prolificacy? Pertinently, doctors.” Avadi, Bhubaneswar, everyday realities that a foot doctors — community Quite laudably, China three-fold. The first is that ing primary-level ‘gate- China continues to be the However, the private sec- Bangalore and other patient in every city and health workers trained by had achieved near-univer- at 6.36 per cent of its gross keeper’ healthcare. Third, world’s largest manufac- tor’s influence in this field places. “I wish to assure small town routinely suf- allopaths to man the net- sal health coverage with 90 domestic product China the government has rein- turing economy and is irreversible. “That’s you that everything stat- fer en route to treatment. work of primary-level per cent of its rural popu- invests about five-and-a- vested in a deeper exporter of goods with a because when markets ed therein would be car- Money may not be the healthcare centres in the lation enjoying it by this half times more than public health insurance growth rate that is cur- come in, they reconfigure ried out.” doctor’s dilemma as much world’s most populated time. By 1985, however, India in healthcare. India scheme. This happened rently higher than that of the health sector. There is Without making a ref- as it is that of the unethi- country. With privatisa- this percentage had fallen invests only 1.15 per cent when out-of-pocket expen- India. a certain logic of the mar- erence to the 10-point cal businessman; and it is tion kicking in starting to 5.4 per cent. The 1990s of its GDP in this sector. diture of citizens shot up Says Prof. Baru, author ket that plays out in this programme Mrs. inevitable for private 1978, the barefoot doctors saw rapid increase in out- And for China, this invest- in the first decade of com- of the study and part of a case and the public sector Gandhi stressed that healthcare providers to have decreased in of-pocket health expendi- ment is increasing. mercialisation to 60 per pioneering unit of China is increasingly being since the time before the see illness as a market to numbers. ture and inability to Second, unlike India cent of the population. watchers in public health: transformed by its pres- session was limited, she exploit and have the share- The late 1970s saw the access care. It led to a where the NRHM has very With government inter- “Why don’t you see the ence. That is what the was not going into the holder’s and not the advent of market social- reversal in health status little penetration and is vention, this figure has value in investing in edu- China experience shows details of these patient’s best interests at ism in China leading to indicators and a resur- alarmingly understaffed again come down and is cation and health? Even us, that the public sector economic pro- heart. Yet, call it a failure decollectivisation of agri- gence of communicable where it is present, China now at 30 per cent. medical education has as we once knew it is no grammes.” of public funding or of culture and the collapse of diseases such as had already succeeded in The Chinese govern- now been commercialised longer there anymore,” policymaking; or call it the cooperative medical tuberculosis. building a robust primary ment’s role today is split in India. Indian students Prof. Baru says. Fantastic storytellers and where to find them: Organic markets! Sunder Nursery’s restoration. herself back thirty years ago Only, the gardens and tombs from “shouting about it from don’t need words to words to the rooftop” when she discov- sell. They are there to see. The ered how living and eating pancake is sold entirely on organic boosted her “energy Reshil Charles Tanvir Logani’s word, with the levels and immunity”, but invitation to visit his “Crumaco allowed her conversion to flow kitchen and farm and vet the into starting (and recently opt- meanwhile ingredients for yourself”, ing out of) the organic brand should I want justification. Conscious Foods, as well as run But at that time, in that an organic store and become a ere’s a joke I heard place, the story is the backbone consultant to young entrepre- ■ It’s an early — Lalaji lands up of the product at Urban organic neurs setting up organic cafes at the nutritionist markets. and brands. “The stories about November with all sorts of To be clear — what we are talk- where and how sellers source dietary problems ing of here are not simply raw their products help in better Sunday morn- ranging from cho- organic ‘produce’ markets communicating them”, she lesterolH to sugar. Nutritionist (though raw produce is avail- agrees. “customers can see tells him to switch from white to able) where the seller spreads through smart words and the ing at the black rice and refined sugar to out carrots and tomatos straight ‘gut’ feeling, plays a key role. If jaggery. Lalaji finds his solution from the farm with no exchange the product does not make the restored 90 at the Sunday organic market. It of words, other than haggling difference it claims to, the story works him wonders. He goes on for price. Be it Chennai, falls flat.” acre Sunder to tell ten more lalas. The nutri- Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Why organic is expensive and tionist becomes Rujuta Diwaker Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, whether one should blindly con- Nursery against (possibly the most commercial- Ahmedabad, Goa (all cities with vert to it is another debate all ly successful one in the country) urban organic markets), a com- together with arguments on the magical and organic markets transform mon trend of weekend organic both sides. One fact is, that for into a goldmine for entrepre- markets has emerged over the the moment these markets cater backdrop of a neurs with the gift of a gab that years that are held in malls, to a small section of society can turn you lactose intolerant, farmhouses, restaurants, his- with money to experiment 14th century even if you are not! toric sites and gardens. The (remember Lalaji?). Dr It’s an early November Sunday products cover a wide range of Shantiswaroop Dhar, a leading Serai... A large morning at the restored 90 acre honey, organic red, black and Gastroenterologist, points out a Sunder Nursery against the brown rice (pardon me if I few more. “Before switching to part of the coun- magical backdrop of a 14th cen- missed a colour), essential oils A glimpse of the Sunday organic market at Sunder Nursery near Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi gluten free/wheat free/dairy tury Serai. Old tombs stand for the body and soul, home- free products, one needs to first firmly rooted in their colourful made muesli, Himalayan pink check whether they are actually try goes through past, surrounded by endless salt, Kombucha tea, plantation and figured If I’m here I might with her husband. tions before settling in at The allergic to gluten, dairy and gardens that bear generously coffee, craft beer and all sorts of as well put out some gluten-free “I personally vet each story Sundar Nursery courtyard in wheat in the first place. Yes, eat- life eating every- spread trees and flowers no less other pesticide and preservative vegan pies”, start pouring out before I offer a space to anyone Delhi. “you do know that we ing clean and pesticide free food in colour. If further plans mate- free ingredients for your meals. as hooks to lure you into arms to set up a stall at the market. have become the largest and does make people (possibly) feel thing the organ- rialise, then soon Humayun’s The sellers are an interesting distance. Once you actually There are quite a few vague and most trusted market all over lighter and better, but there are tomb on the other side of the mix of mid-career shifters, show interest, some very superficial brands and sell- India?” she states, based on the many who have health issues ic evangelists road (and the Zoo behind) will energetic young start-ups, interesting personal ers out there. Over the conclusion of being “told so by despite that. Food is one aspect be connected to it and Delhi’s retired folk and some very back stories of why For years I’ve developed a customers”. of life. A lot of people feel that shun, possibly equivalent of New York’s happy and glowing people who a lot of the sellers the nose to sniff them The ‘story’ continues at the as long as they eat clean, they Central Park (and also one of wear their brands on their turned organic, moment, these out and keep them Bandra Farmers Market in can smoke and drink away, sleep not even aware Time magazine’s 100 greatest sleeves and look the product (lit- emerge. It is hard markets cater to far from my mar- Mumbai, where “there are those at odd hours — all factors that places in the World) will have an erally, in the case of the essen- not to sample a ket”, assures customers who come right at contribute to rising stress lev- of what ‘clean’ interconnected five-kilometre tial oils and ‘homemade’ items). product or buy a small section of Meenu Nagesh- the start, get their products and els, that eventually make or path winding through a com- Since the products are some- that ‘gluten-free’ society with waran, who charges leave. Those who come with break health.” Hence, a large food is. Just mendable example of preserv- times a complete shift from pie, when you money to `2,500 a stall at her time in hand, do their entire part of the country goes ing a historic city’s heritage. what the regular stores and hear of how eating experiment year-round Sunday weeks shopping and sample all through life eating happy to eat. But when I ask for a pancake at markets offer, statements like ‘clean’ has helped organic market — The sorts of organic products while everything the organic evangel- a stall at the ‘Earth Collective’ “this honey comes from bees in some of them live bet- Earth Collective. Having having conversations with the ists shun, possibly not even organic market that sets up here Himachal that extract nectar ter with Diabetes and in turned organic herself in sellers about the story behind it, aware of what ‘clean’ food is. You won’t find every Sunday in the courtyard, from a specific flower known for some cases, overcome cancer. the early 2000s after being diag- and those who come to eat and Just happy to eat. You won’t find the story “made with our own its benefits”, “I source my rice Or when Annu tells you how she nosed with diabetes, she went enjoy a Sunday morning and get them in these bubbles (oops, I them in these home-made cacao, and ingredi- from the Northeast so the lesser used work as domestic help at on to start a home kitchen, give to know more about the organic meant markets). ents sourced from our organic known Northeastern farmer the house of an expat and learnt organic cooking classes and world and make new friends in bubbles (oops, I farm” to justify a single piece at and can get his due”, and the how to make ‘vegan khana’ slowly came into the organic the process.” Reshil Charles is a Web and `250, evokes the same ‘feel good’ punch line from the white man there, and today runs business with the market, Kavita Mukhi, founder of the TV producer, presenter and meant markets). sensation as the one about in the corner who “loves India a healthy catering business which has shifted many loca- Bandra market, may have held writer who tracks trends c m y k c m y k MIND POWER DALE CARNEGIE JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN PAGE Tell the audience what you’re going to say, It [Communism] did not offer an answer to 6 say it; then tell them what you’ve said the question: Why should a man be good? 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The sorry spectacle in Subhani Maha tarnishes India n light of the fact that Maharashtra governor B.S. Koshyari on Saturday swore in the BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister and NCP’s Ajit Pawar as deputy CM in circumstances that suggest a new Ilow has been hit in Raj Bhavan’s conduct, it was expected the Supreme Court would direct that this absurd government prove its majority on the floor of the House without any further delay. Regrettably, the court did not do so when the Shiv Sena, NCP and the Congress approached it Saturday night for an urgent hearing. It agreed to hear the matter on Sunday, but ended the day in about an hour without passing a final order. Instead, it asked for the submission of two documents: Mr Fadnavis’ letter to the governor claiming majority support, and the governor’s letter agreeing to swear in the CM and his deputy (at 8 am Saturday in a hush- hush manner after the Centre revoked President’s Rule at 5.47 am, which suggests duplicity). Knowing these details is important in constructing the scene of the LETTERS crime, as it were, and in gaining a full political understanding of the murky story. However, what is indubitable is that a floor test must be held ‘Pawar’ play is the pivot JUST DESSERTS since, at the level of technicality, a government has already been sworn in. In not ordering a If a floor test is inescapable, then it follows it Apropos the article, floor test right must be done without allowing time for the “Another close one as purchase of MLAs and the breaking of parties, away, the a practice for which the BJP’s top leadership power eludes Pawar” Supreme Court has gained unprecedented notoriety since of this game of thrones (Nov. 24), let us not appears to 2014. In not ordering a floor test right away, waste our sympathies have given in to the Supreme Court appears to have given in to rashtra. During the time Congress scalped then the pleadings the pleadings of the solicitor-general and the that they ruled the state CM Ashok Chavan in the on the wily Maratha. BJP’s counsel. Both appeared to be pressing till 2014, the NCP spared Adarsh housing society History has come full of the for more time through their arguments. no opportunity to corner row, Ajit staged a coup solicitor-general On Monday morning the Supreme Court will Dhaval Kulkarni the Congress despite by forcing his uncle’s circle after 41 years and the BJP’s continue the hearing. Pleadings may ensue on being allies. hand to become the back Sharad Pawar had counsel the documents sought by the court. Based on In 2014, when the BJP, deputy chief minister, these it is possible the court may cast doubts Shiv Sena, Congress and forcing out senior leader backstabbed his own on the governor’s action. While that may be no NCP, fought the state Chhagan Bhujbal. party to fulfil his desire bad thing, that is not the plea of the parties that sought the urgent hear- Assembly elections on However, Ajit’s frequent of becoming chief mining. The hearing was sought for a floor test post-haste. The Supreme Court here is some- floor test in the their own, Mr Pawar outbursts, including one has failed to oblige. thing about Maharashtra Assembly. pulled out another rabbit where he questioned if ister with the support of This raises questions as it gives the experts at inducing defections more uncle-nephew Chinese whispers from his hat. they should urinate in the Janata Party. Then time to ply their trade. relationships doing the rounds since Senior NCP leader empty dams, led to a con- The events between Friday night and the moments at dawn on Saturday in Maharash- the Shiv Sena launched Praful Patel extended troversy. Charges of he hoped to become do not place President Ram Nath Kovind in a positive light either. He suc- Ttra’s politics. Some begin parleys with its former outside support to the impropriety in execution Prime Minister and chal- cumbed to the Centre’s pressure to sign on the dotted line to end Central on an earnest note as a ideological foes NCP and BJP, which had emerged of irrigation projects to lenged the projection of rule in Maharashtra — practically in his sleep. Prime Minister Narendra nephew is pitched in pol- Congress suggested that as the single-largest, yet the tune of around Rs Modi used his emergency powers to recommend ending Central rule itics by a doting uncle, a section of NCP leaders, short of the halfway 70,000 crores in a depart- Sonia Gandhi as the PM under Article 356 of the Constitution without taking the matter to the but the subsequent who feared being probed mark. This brought down ment once controlled by face on the grounds of Cabinet, but where was the emergency? falling out is bitter. One by Central agencies like the negotiating power of him also found Ajit in Alas, the way the story has unfolded, key national institutions have been such example is Shiv the Enforcement Direc- the Shiv Sena, which was the eye of a storm. her foreign birth, but placed under the scanner while the Maharashtra Assembly has not been Sena chief Bal torate for alleged misde- the second in terms of The defeat of Ajit’s son was shown the door for constituted yet, although the results came out on October 24. Such an Thackeray and meanours, could break bench strength, by con- Parth in the Lok Sabha anti-party activities. unconscionable delay in MLAs taking the oath lessens our democracy. Maharashtra Navnir- ranks to join the BJP. veying that if it dithered elections, and the victory man Sena (MNS) presi- While negotiations on joining the Devendra of Mr Pawar’s other Now, his nephew and dent Raj Thackeray. between the three parties Fadnavis-led govern- grandson Rohit (grand- political disciple Ajit But the present politi- were on, Congress lead- ment, the NCP would son of NCP patriarch’s cal imbroglio in ers said they were non- seize the opportunity. older brother Appa- has shown his own Rein in those rogues Maharashtra, where Ajit plussed at Mr Pawar Senior BJP leaders saheb) in the Assembly prowess in deploying Pawar, nephew of dragging his feet on seal- admit the NCP-BJP bon- polls also carry an under- ilan Krishna Rao, 27 years old, a tech entrepreneur, was rushing Nationalist Congress ing the power-sharing homie continued well current of discord and the same tricks and for a meeting when his red-coloured compact car flew off the Party (NCP) supremo pact. until 2017. simmering tensions turned the tables on the Mnewly inaugurated Bio-Diversity fly-over, landed on the road Sharad Pawar, rebelled Despite his long Like most relation- within the family. senior Pawar. below, killing Mrs Satyaveni, who was waiting with her daughter, while against his uncle to join innings in politics, Mr ships, Ajit Dada’s blow- While the jury is out on on a search for a house in the locality. This was a second gruesome acci- hands with the BJP, is Pawar, who has often hot, blow-cold relation- whether Mr Pawar was Rahul Chouhan dent on the flyover. A few days ago, a zooming car hit four youth who had different from the usual been described as a 24x7 ship with his uncle is an hand-in-glove with his Ujjain stopped their motorcycles to take selfies — two were thrown off and fell uncle-nephew saga. politician by even his open secret. Inducted petulant nephew or was down — dead. The NCP had almost political adversaries, into the state Cabinet in indeed outfoxed by him, HOPE FLOATS Every day, across our country, people go out on roads of all kinds for the sealed a deal with the certainly cannot count the 1990s after a brief the NCP chief's often dis- business of their lives. Every day newspapers are filled with reports of Shiv Sena and the consistency as one of his stint in the Lok Sabha missive statements THE MIDNIGHT COUP engineered such mindless deaths, caused by erratic irresponsible drivers — some Congress, a month after virtues. from Baramati, the mer- about staking claim to by the BJP could prove to be drunk, some driving faster than they should for adventure, and many oth- the Assembly results Hence, adding to the fog curial Ajit, whose out- power with the Shiv shortlived with the Supreme Court ers, plain irresponsible. Often, they kill innocent pedestrians, smaller were declared, signalling of mystery around the spokenness often tran- Sena and his long meet- set to review the governor's vehicles, innocent bystanders, who surely don’t deserve it. an end to the stalemate developments is Sharad scends the thin line with ing with Prime Minister decision to install a government in We are a nation of law-breakers. We drive aping our powerful leaders, in Maharashtra. This Pawar’s own track rec- arrogance, gradually Narendra Modi, ostensi- Maharashtra. Though the NCP is a for whom the roads are cleared, zooming past at lightning speed, sirens was caused by the Sena’s ord, something that has rose in the ranks, edging bly to seek aid for dis- divided house, with its chief blaring. We ape them, honking our way out of impossible jams, at menac- dogged refusal to honour relegated him to what his out seniors. tressed farmers, has set Sharad Pawar’s contention that the ing speeds; and feel powerful. Such people shame us, threaten us and its pre-poll alliance with sympathisers claim, is In 2004, when the NCP the cat among the majority are still with the party, make a case that we perhaps do not deserve anything better than bullock the BJP. the best Prime Minister secured two seats more pigeons. and the Shiv Sena and the carts. A day later, Ajit Pawar India never had. than the Congress, it The Marathi movie Congress sticking together, the It is a feeling of terror with which most of us drive, walk and tread out, seemingly revolted Since Mr Pawar rather inexplicably Sinhasan, penned by equations could change very with the greatest achievements of humanity — automobiles, flyovers — against his party and the plunged into electoral handed over the chief journalist-author Arun quickly. There is not an iota of becoming an instrument of death, and both the incidences and probabili- authority of his uncle in politics by becoming an minister’s post to the lat- Sadhu, is a political doubt that the situation is very ty of death in a road accident rising for each one of us. an early morning coup. MLA from Baramati in ter. This was attributed thriller which unspools a fluid at the moment. Yes, the police have to adopt a no-nonsense approach to rash and drunk- He was sworn in as 1967, his career has been to Pawar Senior’s move fictional but similar N.J. Ravi Chander en driving and stringently enable law and act against those who ratio- deputy CM to chief min- characterised by fre- to cut his ambitious game of thrones being Bengaluru nalise that talking on a mobile while driving, not wearing a helmet or a ister Devendra Fadnavis. quent volte faces. nephew and other con- played in Maharashtra. seat-belt is harmless. Sharad Pawar had In 1978, Mr Pawar, then tenders to size. The rela- As former foes come DETER GOONDAISM Till then, we as a society can only paraphrase Gurudev Rabindranath openly pitched Shiv Sena in the Congress (Reddy), tionship between the two together for power and Tagore, and pray, “Father, don’t let my country die... on its roads.” boss Uddhav Thackeray toppled his party’s alli- was strained further pelf, their selfish, petty A GROUP OF STUDENTS from as the combine’s chief ance government with after Mr Pawar’s daugh- ambitions in stark con- Bihar allegedly thrashed four fel- ministerial candidate. the Congress(I) to become ter Supriya Sule entered trast with the squalor of low students from Kashmir at a pri- Needless to say, this loss Maharashtra’s youngest Parliament. Mumbai’s toiling classes, vate university in Rajasthan’s of face will be intense for chief minister. Then, he Mr Pawar’s sympathis- the protagonist, political Chittorgarh district late on Friday. THE ASIAN AGE the Sena, which is the secured the support of the ers claim “Saheb” wants reporter Digu Tipnis, is One of the students, Tahir Majeed, primary adversary of the Janata Party, which to see “Supriyatai” as the eventually driven insane was seriously hurt. This brutality NCP in large swathes of included leaders from the first woman chief minis- in this cult classic. perpetrated by youngsters is part T. VENKATRAM REDDY Maharashtra. Jan Sangh, the BJP’s ide- ter of Maharashtra, over- This is perhaps a ratio- of a growing trend. In 2017, locals Editor in Chief Despite Pawar Senior ological predecessor. riding Ajit’s claims. nal reaction for any sen- had attacked Kashmiri students Printer & Publisher: T. VENKATESWARLU vehemently stating he After his government In 2010, when the sitive real-life Digu when they went into town to pur- THE ASIAN AGE offices are located at: New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru National Youth Centre, 219 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, was unaware of Ajit’s was dismissed by Indira Tipnis, who may be chase fruits and groceries. In 2016, New Delhi-110002. Phone: (011) 23211124. moves, even dispassion- Gandhi in 1980, Mr watching the game four students were beaten up over Mumbai: Sigma House, # 43, Ground Floor, R. A. Kidwai Marg, Near Wadala Rly Station, Wadala (West), ate observers of the Pawar merged his Though Mr Pawar unfold from the sidelines rumours of them cooking beef. The Mumbai - 400 031 Phone (022) 24195301 Fax (022) 24195347 Maratha strongman’s Congress(S) into the par- has moved to as farmers commit sui- administration should sit up and Kolkata: 4th Floor, Chowdhury Building, 8/1A Little Russel Street, Kolkata 700 071. 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hen the Indian parlia- the 42nd constitutional amendment as 33 members of the Reichstag detained on the outbreak of the The report observes: “If the real ment reassembled for its when top Opposition leaders had under emergency laws, in order to Second World War. He contended ground of internment had been that winter session on Nov 18, been put in jail without trial in June push through the Enabling Act that the arrest and detention violat- the member was likely to prove an Wits upper house resound- 1975. It recast the Indian polity radi- which gave him sweeping powers to ed the immunity from arrest embarrassment to the executive in ed with the cry of “where is cally and gave her wide powers to establish his dictatorship. The law enjoyed by parliamentarians. The parliament no such affidavit could A.G. Farooq?”, a reference to 82-year-old ban political parties. disqualifies from membership of the issue was referred to as the have been sworn without the com- Kashmiri leader Farooq Abdullah’s The Supreme Court had rejected a legislature a person convicted of a Committee of Privileges. Its report mission of gross perjury.” Noorani house arrest since Aug 5, when the challenge to imprisonment without criminal offence and sentenced to is the basis on which the law on the Can anyone doubt for a moment Modi government laid its unclean trial. Earlier in 1952, the Madras imprisonment for a specified term. subject rests in Britain and India to that such “embarrassment to the hands on Kashmir’s identity and its High Court had expressed its help- But preventive detention is not pun- this day. executive in parliament” was the very existence. lessness. But it did raise the ques- ishment for a crime. It is preventive, Hard cases make bad law. In 1939, very reason why the MPs in India The event is notable for two rea- tion about the legality of the mass not penal. In 1969, the Supreme few had sympathy for Capt Ramsay, were arrested on June 26, 1975, and Who is to judge sons. First, it was a rare occasion arrest of Opposition leaders as dis- Court said: “It must be emphasised who was suspected of being a Farooq Abdullah in 2019? when New Delhi’s notables spoke up tinct from the arrest of an individ- that a detenu is not a convict.” This Fascist collaborator. The committee The report conceded that “no for the oppressed Kashmiris. In real- ual legislator. It said: “If a party in is flouted in Kashmir. was swayed by precedents paraded express decision covering the point ity, though, the MPs were voicing a power detains a political opponent South Asia is yet to acknowledge before it — mostly cases of Irish submitted to your committee has the misuse of fear for their own rights. This or continues his detention with the the debt it owes to German jurist the members. The house was not undu- been taken”. It relied heavily on a brings me to the second question: is mala fide object of stifling opposi- late Dr Dieter Conrad. He wrote ly anxious to extend its protection to 1641 resolution of the Commons that it open to the government to wipe tion and prejudicing the party to with learning and insight on consti- Irish MPs. But none cared to go “privilege of parliament … is not to parliamentary out the Opposition in Parliament by which he belongs in a forthcoming tutional developments in Pakistan, through the report itself. The home be used to the danger of the putting in prison opposition leaders election, there would be an under- Bangladesh, Nepal and India and secretary stated on oath that Capt Commonwealth”. But who is to be without trial? mining of the basis of the had friends in these countries. We Ramsay had not been detained for the judge of the misuse: the courts or During the “emergency”, a Constitution.” The Supreme Court relied on a British precedent — the anything said in parliament. He the executive? privilege? euphemism for dictatorship, Indira has expressed no such fears. case of Capt Ramsay, a member of affirmed on affidavit that he was sat- Gandhi rushed through parliament In 1933, Hitler imprisoned as many the House of Commons. He was isfied as to the grounds of detention. By arrangement with Dawn Word SPY DRYUARY STEPFORD APP PAGE A campaign to encourage abstinence A software program with a conformist, Oped 7 from alcohol during January stereotypical, or thoughtless design THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI Seeking secretive funds, govt overruled RBI late at a time when the Finance value of bonds issued in a year. Bill is already printed.” Adhia ELECTORAL BONDS-1 “RBI has now appreciated the wrote, despite the RBI respond- merits of the Electoral Bearer ing on the first working day Former finance Bonds and is broadly in align- Nitin Sethi after it was asked for comment. minister Arun Jaitley ment with DEA’s proposal,” “We may, therefore, go ahead took just hours to dis- Economic Affairs Secretary with our proposal.” Garg wrote in a note to the On the same day, his col- miss the RBI’s warning Finance Minister. “We could league Tapan Ray agreed with that electoral bonds accept RBI’s suggestion on Adhia. The file moved with could funnel black restricting the tenor of the lightning speed, and finance money into politics Electoral Bearer Bonds to 15 This is Part 1 of the 6-part comments” on the proposed minister Jaitley signed off on it and destabilise the days.” #PaisaPolitics investigative amendment, to Rama immediately. Most other suggestions made series by HuffPost. Reprinted Subramaniam Gandhi, then a Two days later, on February Indian currency, by the central bank were with permission from deputy governor of RBI and 1, 2017, Jaitley proposed the documents show ignored. The bond scheme was Huffington Post. second-in-command to Urjit creation of electoral bonds, and floated, allowing any Indian Patel, the bank’s governor at the amendment to the RBI Act, faith”. citizen, corporates, or other ays before the time. as a means to introduce trans- “All the issues raised in the entities such as trusts and unveiling The RBI’s reply, recording its parency and “cleanse the sys- email are on the policy deci- NGOs, to buy the bonds from electoral unequivocal opposition, was in tem of political funding in sions taken by the then respec- SBI branches and donate them bonds, a by Monday, January 30, 2017. India”. The next month, the tive competent authorities. In to political parties secretly. secretive way The RBI said that electoral proposals passed into law with this context, it may be men- to channel bonds and the amendment to the passage of the Finance tioned that in the Government AN ANONYMOUS NOTE money to the RBI Act would set a “bad Bill 2017. organisations all the decisions If the government had little political par- precedent” by encouraging This seemingly innocuous are taken in good faith and in interest in the RBI’s opposition ties, the Narendra Modi gov- money laundering and under- tweak to the RBI Act and other the larger public interest. to the electoral bond scheme, it ernmentD pretended to ask the mining faith in Indian ban- amendments, rammed through Interpretation of decisions also appeared to be taking Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for knotes, and would erode a core in haste and with little consul- taken may have different per- advice from unusual quarters. its opinion, only to summarily principle of central banking tation, was a windfall for spectives, hence an appropri- Among the documents dismiss the central bank’s legislation. India’s political parties—par- ate explanation may only be HuffPost India obtained under reservations, previously un- Electoral bonds, the RBI said, ticularly the ruling Bharatiya given, after taking into consid- the RTI Act is what appears to published documents obtained would effectively be a type of Janata Party (BJP). eration all he aspects factored be an early concept note on by HuffPost India reveal. “bearer bond” — a notoriously Previously, Indian corpora- into the decisions making electoral bonds. The undue haste shown by opaque financial instrument tions had to give details of process,” said the finance This early note is unlike most the government was striking that carries no trace of its their political contributions in ministry. memos prepared by the Indian given how serious the RBI’s ownership. their annual statements of bureaucracy: it is undated, objections were, the following “Bearer instruments have accounts. Also, they could not BYPASSING THE RBI unsigned, and printed on a account — based on these doc- the potential to become curren- donate more than 7.5 per cent It was only after the govern- An internal government document recording then-finance secre- plain sheet of paper bearing no uments— shows. cy and if issued in sizeable of their annual profits aver- ment had got the concept of tary Hasmukh Adhia's summary dismissal of the Reserve Bank of letterhead. Thus far, electoral bonds quantities can undermine faith aged over three years. Foreign Electoral Bonds and opaque India's opposition to electoral bonds. This memo is part of tranche HuffPost India shared the worth at least `6,000 crore have in banknotes issued by RBI,” companies could not donate to donations to political parties of documents obtained by transparency activist Commodore note with one serving and one been sold since March 2018. Of the bank wrote. “The bonds are Indian political parties at all. legalised by using its brute Lokesh Batra (Retd). retired IAS official. One of the first tranche, worth `222 bearer bonds and are transfer- The BJP-led government’s majority in Lok Sabha and them currently serves as secre- crore, the BJP has garnered 95 able by delivery. Hence who amendments changed all that. questionably bypassing the exempt from keeping records from Tapan Ray by then. On tary to the Union government per cent of the money accord- finally and actually con- Indian companies, including Rajya Sabha, that it began to of names and addresses of the same day, RBI governor and another has served in this ing to data compiled by the tributes the bond to the politi- shell companies which have no internally discuss how the those who contributed through Urjit Patel also met finance position before. Both said on Association for Democratic cal party will not be known.” business but to channel money bonds would really work. electoral bonds, the note minister Jaitley to discuss the condition of anonymity that Reforms. Ordinarily, such strong oppo- to political parties, individuals Finance ministry mandarins added. structure of electoral bonds, the note did not show the typi- On a Saturday four days sition by the RBI would have as well as other legal entities, began to fill in the details. At This was in stark contrast to show records of the finance cal language that officers are before Budget Day in 2017, a made any administration such as trusts, can now anony- this stage, the government pre- Jaitley’s section of the speech ministry. expected to use. senior tax official spotted a pause. Usually, any govern- mously buy unlimited pared a more detailed rebuttal in Parliament on electoral In August, as a follow-up to “How to manage with wrinkle in the presentation the ment amends laws only after amounts of electoral bonds and to the RBI’s concerns on its bonds, which had begun with the meetings between Jaitley Electoral Bond?” the note finance minister was scheduled formal consultations with min- quietly hand them over to a internal records. the title, “Transparency in and Urjit Patel, the RBI wrote began, “A bearer bond is one to make before Parliament. istries and other government political party of their choice Where the RBI had ques- Electoral Funding” and ended to the finance ministry and that does not carry name of In his speech on February 1, entities which may be impact- to encash. Foreign companies tioned whether, contrary to the by claiming, “This reform will pointed out the drawbacks of any particular beneficiary and 2017, Arun Jaitley, India’s ed by the proposed changes or can also now route money to government’s claims, the bring about greater trans- the scheme yet again. title belongs to the holder of finance minister at the time, have a view on the matter. Indian political parties. bonds would actually bring parency and accountability in There was an “inherent scope the bond. Exchange of hands in planned to unveil “electoral But in the case of electoral Now, as the Supreme Court transparency to political fund- political funding, while pre- of misuse of such bonds for such bonds leaves no trail.” bonds”: a controversial, legal- bonds, the top echelons of the considers the validity of the ing, the finance ministry offi- venting future generation of undesirable activities,” wrote The note suggested two kinds ly-sanctioned instrument that Modi government had already scheme, a tranche of docu- cials said, “The secrecy of the black money”. Kanungo, the RBI Deputy of electoral bonds that could would allow corporations and made up their mind. ments obtained by transparen- donor is the core objective of The note, contradicting the Governor. “You may appreci- run in parallel. other legal entities to anony- RBI’s concerns were sum- cy activist Commodore Lokesh the scheme of electoral bonds.” government’s claims in public ate that globally there are It recommended a “physical mously funnel unlimited marily and swiftly dismissed Batra (Retd) reveal how the To counter RBI’s warning of complete anonymity for hardly any precedents in bearer bond model” for bonds amounts of money to political by Hasmukh Adhia, who was RBI — the guardian of India’s that the bonds would seriously donors, noted, “However, the recent times for issuance of up to Rs 2,000, though it also parties. then revenue secretary, in a banking and financial system undermine a core principle of records of the purchaser are bearer bonds.” admitted there was a risk of If written into law, these single short paragraph on the — was misled, ignored and central banking and set a bad always available in the bank- Yet, in a sign that the RBI this being used for money laun- anonymised electoral bonds same day the finance overruled in the Modi govern- precedent, the finance mining channel and may be knew it was fighting a losing dering. For amounts greater would legalise the influence of ministry received the central ment’s hurried quest to find istry did not even try to pro- retrieved as and when required battle, the bank made a last- than Rs 2,000, the concept note big business and open the bank’s letter. legally-approved routes for not vide an economic argument. by enforcement agencies.” ditch attempt to make the suggested digitally generated opportunity for offshore “It appears to me that the RBI just Indian but also foreign It bluntly noted, “Parliament This meant that only the gov- scheme a little less vulnerable bonds, managed by National money to pour into Indian poli- has not understood the pro- companies to funnel money to is supreme and has the right to ernment would know exactly to fraud and money-laundering. Payments Corporation of tics. posed mechanism of having political parties through an legislate on all subjects of gov- who had bought these bonds. “India can consider issuing India. The note admitted there But there was a hitch — the pre-paid instruments for the untraceable path. ernance including the RBI Once the finance ministry the instruments, on a transi- was a chance for money laun- RBI had to be brought on board purpose of keeping the identity Not only did the government Act.” had decided how the electoral tional basis,” the note conclud- dering in this case as well. first. of the donor secret, while dismiss the RBI’s initial objec- By June 2017, four months bonds would function, a meet- ed, and offered suggestions to “This reads more like it was Legalising these anonymous ensuring the donation is made tions to electoral bonds, it also after Jaitley’s electoral bonds ing was scheduled on Jaitley’s limit the scope of misuse of the written outside the govern- donations would need amend- only out of fully tax paid ignored most of the bank’s sub- announcement in Parliament, direction on July 19 2017, bonds: The bonds should only ment and given to the governments to the Reserve Bank of money of a person,” began sequent suggestions to make Economic Affairs Secretary between finance ministry offi- be valid for 15 days after they ment as a concept note,” said India Act, the tax official wrote Adhia’s note to the secretary the scheme less vulnerable to Tapan Ray and his office had cials, the Election Commission were issued, only those holding the retired bureaucrat who in a note dated January 28, for economic affairs, Tapan fraud and less prone to desta- written up how the bonds of India and RBI to “finalise the accounts with banks that are reviewed the note. HuffPost 2017, to his superiors in the Ray, and finance minister bilising the Indian currency. would work in practice. structure of Electoral Bonds.” fully verified under the Know India has been unable to inde- finance ministry. He drafted Jaitley. The finance ministry told “The information regarding The Election Commission offi- Your Customer norms should pendently verify the origins or the proposed amendment and Yet, rather than provide sub- HuffPost India via email that it purchaser and payee shall be cials attended the meeting; the be allowed to buy these bonds; author of this note. sent it up the ranks for the stantive arguments to counter would not be able to provide kept secret by the issuer RBI did not. the bonds should be issued Eventually the government finance minister’s approval. the RBI’s concerns, his note detailed responses to specific bank,” the note that Ray On July 28 2017, RBI deputy only twice a year for a short did discard this mysterious On the same day, at 1:45 pm, revealed that the government questions because it was busy agreed to said. “These details governor B.P. Kanungo sepa- duration and only by the RBI note and formulate the current an official in the finance min- had never been serious about preparing next year’s Union would also be beyond the rately met the then economic Mumbai office. version of the electoral bond istry shot off a perfunctory 5- RBI’s feedback to begin with. Budget, but said that all the purview of RTI.” affairs secretary S.C. Garg, Finally, the RBI also wanted a scheme. line email, “requesting early “This advice has come quite decisions were taken “in good Political parties would be who had taken over the role cap on the maximum aggregate ■ To be continued

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Prince enticed to Chelsea for whom become impossible to manage. patience. these are mere words for to flow in your throat… To feed the media, in order to Andrew from all Royal duties he won trophies. He managed As will literature festivals... and As the mystic Dadu those who are not on the she drinks the juice of her placate it, was a tactic adopted funded from the public purse. the iconic Manchester United all cultural tourism as well! Dayal said: One's self is a path of experience. They own self-nature. by Princess Diana. She gave an The questioner asked, “Is the where again he won but was Shall we all just stay where we tender plant wherein have no use for others Sahajo says: The sage interview just when things were Monarchy fit for purpose?” sacked within three years. are, and communicate via satel- blooms the flower of just as the word, water, alone is blissful, she has getting bad for her and turned Alarm bells rang in the Palace. After a brief period appearing lite link-ups? Why not, say the Sahaja; The true guru does not quench thirst. found the eternal joy. the tide. But for that you need a Prince Charles visiting New on TV as expert commentator, eco warriors! teaches how to achieve it Talking of the mystic sympathetic interviewer, a few Zealand was consulted and he is back in business. in a natural way, but very woman, whose name was Swami Chaitanya Keerti, rehearsals, some tears, or better Prince Andrew was downgraded. Tottenham Spurs, another iconic Kishwar Desai is an award-win- rare are the persons who Sahajo, Osho explains: In editor of Osho World, is still, tearful remorse, and a The Royal Family puts its repu- London Club in the Premiere ning author. Her new book, can understand it. the bliss of awakening, the author of touch of victimhood. Not every- tation above family ties . League sacked its manager Jallianwala Bagh, 1919: The Basically, Samadhi is she drinks the juice of her Mindfulness: The Master one can do it. Manifestoes of the political par- Mauricio Pochettino one third Real Story, has just been not something that we own self-nature. And it is Key Prince Andrew managed to do ties are coming out. Liberal way into the season and published. 8.2 teased? PAGE HMD Global has confirmed it will launch a new Nokia phone on Technomics 8 December 5. THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI SHORT TAKES China surveillance tech PLANNING TO GIFT A GADGET? While the idea of a tech gift Tech products are no sounds nice, it would be wise to longer just a battery, remember that such gifts could components and some come with a mess of unintended software. Such tools can cos aims for global biz costs and complications, like the add value to a person’s need to buy additional gear, or the life. Let's take a closer China’s involvement has stirred controversy in the past chance that you're exposing look at some best someone's privacy in a way they practices you should keep Villepinte (France), Nov. Hikvision, which has didn't ask for. in mind. 24: Chinese firms are supplied cameras for the omnipresent at a Paris video surveillance system EXTRA ACCESSORIES homeland security trade in the French city of Nice, PRODUCT show, capitalising on their is not present at Milipol It would be wise to check if the gadget needs SUPPORT vast experience in devel- this year. any extra accessories or is ready to use right out oping surveillance sys- A number of the compa- Routine tems for Beijing to con- nies present come from of the box. While a robot vacuum may be the software 1.2 BILLION quer the global market the Shenzhen region near trendiest gift of the year, a Roomba robotic vac- updates are despite concerns the tech- Hong Kong — home to uum cleaner would need extra brushes, filters, or an important ACCOUNTS nology has been used to telecommunications virtual barriers to work properly. part of own- violate human rights. equipment maker Huawei. EXPOSED With 89 out of 1,100 com- “It’s the Silicon Valley of ALREADY OWNED DEVICES ing a tech panies demonstrating China,” said Yolen Ye, product. Not New Delhi, Nov. 24: Security their wares at the Milipol Times recently the sur- Corporation sports com- sales manager at GDU, These days, most devices have their own little only do researchers have discovered a security trade fair, China veillance system was used munications gear that which makes mini drones ecosystem. So, it would be wise to check up on updates flaw in an unprotected server is the best represented of against China's Uighur integrate images from equipped with cameras. the already existing device ecosystem of the that exposed 1.2 billion the 53 nations present save minority as part of a body cameras to smart- The firm has already make a prod- records of personal data. for host nation France. crackdown in Xinjiang. phones equipped with big sold a model to Thailand person. The best example in this regard would uct better According to Cnet, the But contrary to weapons Human rights groups antennas. for use in monitoring for- be the smart speakers. While few devices sup- over time, but unprotected Elasticsearch and ammunition on dis- and outside experts say “Each police officer can est fires, but the GDU says ports all major virtual assistants, most tend to they can fix server exposed records includ- play at other stands, more than one million have the tactical situation the drones are capable of cater to a specific one. Thus, such a device ing email addresses, employ- Chinese firms offer non- Uighurs and other mostly displayed on their smart- tracking up to 30 targets and improve ers, locations, job titles, lethal equipment: helmets, Muslim minorities have phone,” said Sylvain while the cameras can would be incompatible to the ecosystem the security names, phone numbers and bullet-proof vests and tac- been rounded up in a net- Shuang, who represents feed systems that identify PRIVACY RED FLAGS of a device. social media profiles. tical clothing for special work of internment the firm in francophone licence plates or faces. As such, it's The exposed data included forces or riot troops. camps across the fractious Africa. Chinese armaments With data being touted as the new oil, some an index sourced from data Jamming equipment. And region. Coupled with images firm Norinco is also pres- even more people may not be comfortable with the idea of important to enrichment company People cameras, lots of cameras. Beijing, after initially from the network of sur- ent at Milipol, but with an always-on microphone in their home. Data Labs (PDL) and con- China is known for its denying the camps exist- veillance cameras, police facial recognition technol- have confi- tained 622 million unique heavy police surveillance, ed, now describes them as in command centres have ogy rather than assault Moreover, as our digital lives integrates with dence that email addresses. However, with market research firm vocational schools aimed more information upon rifles or battle tanks. our regular lives, it has become quite necessary companies PDL did not own the server IHS Markit estimating it at dampening the allure of which to base decisions, “In China, facial recogni- and it is likely that a customer has already deployed 176 Islamist extremism and especially since “we can tion is not a new technolo- to protect sensitive information on the devices. are going to failed to properly secure the million cameras to moni- violence through educa- integrate facial recogni- gy and we realise this is a At the very least, one should take note of for,s continue to database. — Agencies tor public spaces across tion and job training. tion systems,” he added. safe country because in like Facebook or Amazon, which are constantly support the the country. China's involvement in most public spaces, we surrounded by privacy questions and concerns, device(s) That number is expected the tech fair has stirred BARRED FROM US have this system to secure to expand to 2.76 billion, or controversy in the past. PUBLIC CONTRACTS the situation,” said a rep- if you're considering buying a gadget. through nearly two for each citi- Organisers closed the The company already resentative of the state- updates,

zen, by 2022. stand of one Chinese firm makes 40 percent of its owned firm who asked Do your own research by reading reviews especially Coupled with facial at the previous fair in 2017 sales outside of China, that his name not be used. W of the product. Read more than one review when securi- E recognition technology, in after human rights cam- owing in part to having It is more difficult to sell I and look for similarities in which China is also a paigners from Amnesty acquired firms in Britain, the technology in Europe V ty issues are E compliments and discovered

world leader, the surveil- International called them Canada and Spain. as “they have fears that it R lance network is an impor- out for allowing it to dis- But Hytera Communi- impacts privacy,” he issues. (as they tant element of Chinese play handcuffs that deliv- cations Corporation has added. But he said it offers often efforts to control its popu- er electric shocks and found itself barred from advantages in situations lation. Concerns about the other equipment that seeking public contracts like preventing football are). system appear to be well could be considered tor- in the United States, as violence as police can be placed. ture instruments that are has fellow Chinese compa- alerted when persons According to a trove of banned in the EU. ny Hikvision which is the known to commit violence government documents The stand of Hytera world’s top video surveil- arrive near stadiums. released by the New York Communications lance firm. — AFP

HOW TO BE MORE SECURE ONLINE MUSK: 1.46 LAKH With each and every day, threat actors are deploying new and CYBERTRUCK complex attacks that range from simple phishing attacks to ransomware. Here’s how you can be keep yourself safe from such ORDERED SO FAR attacks. Bengaluru, Nov. 24: Tesla CEO Elon Musk ANTIVIRUS VPN said on Saturday that there have been about Security experts will always Use a Virtual Private 150,000 orders thus far OnePlus set to open 100 advise users to install a licensed Network or VPN to pro- for the electric carmak- REDMI K30 antivirus on their devices be it tect yourself online. While er’s Cybertruck, which mobile or laptops. Users must also there are quite a few was unveiled late on Thursday. experience stores in India SPECIFICATION make sure that the software is detractors to this debate, “146k Cybertruck always up to date. An Antivirus not it is still one of the best orders so far, with 42% Coimbatore, Nov. 24: LEAKED ONLINE only protects the users from ran- ways to protect yourself choosing dual, 41% tri & Premium smartphone ONEPLUS REVEALS somware attacks, it also prevent online from regular threat 17% single motor”, maker OnePlus is aim- AGE CORRESPONDENT Musk said in a tweet, ing to open 100 experi- DATA BREACH MUMBAI, NOV. 24 various Trojans, bot attacks and actors. A VPN helps pre- adding separately that ence stores across 50 malwares vent snooping of data. the orders were cities in India by 2020, a ■ In yet another data breach, OnePlus's online store The Redmi K30 has been on achieved without any company official has has been hit by hackers where an "unauthorised the cards for Chinese brand UNIQUE PASSWORDS 2-FACTOR advertising or paid said. party" accessed some customers' personal Xiaomi for quite some time Despite users being advised to AUTHENTICATION endorsements. The brand currently information. now. While not a lot about the The launch of the has over 25 experience phone was known for a while, use unique password for each differ- Last, but not the least. Cybertruck pickup suf- stores in the country, ■ The company informed its users that all payment leaked images have now ent service they use, most users are Use a 2-Factor fered a setback when its nearly 70 service cen- information, passwords and accounts are safe but revealed many specifications often guilty of repeating the pass- Authentication or 2FA app “armored glass” win- tres, and is present in the name, contact number, email, and shipping of the upcoming device. word for different service. Other to protect yourself from dows shattered in a 2,000-plus large format The Redmi K30 will come much-anticipated retail stores across address in certain orders may have been exposed. with 5G support, which has offence is the fact that users try to being hacked. While it unveiling. The overall India, OnePlus India already been confirmed by use a syntax for their password as may be quite frustrating look of the electric vehi- Regional Marketing ■ According to Xiaomi. The phone will also they can easily remember the pass- for users to use such cle had worried Wall Head, Darshana Bala 40,000 the smartphone feature dual front-facing cam- word for the service. Use password codes, it also helps frus- Street on Friday. said in a press release OnePlus had suffered a player, the hack- eras like the Samsung Galaxy At the launch, Musk on Sunday. similar security breach in S10+. The new live photos managers to avoid remembering trate the hacker from had taken aim at the Bala, here to open its er’s entry point show what these dual cameras those complex passwords accessing your account design, power and dura- first experience store on January last year when this time was look like. bility of mainstream Saturday, said the new hackers gained a loophole in New specs revealed also trucks, only to be shaken store launch was in line access to the its website, include a big 6.66-inch screen when the windows of with the company's their personal but did not with no notch and 120Hz Tesla’s new vehicle shat- increased focus on data provide any refresh rate. An Adreno 618 tered while being tested. expanding its offline additional GPU suggests that the phone The blunder overshad- footprint across India. details. will use either a Snapdragon owed the launch, which OnePlus was now look- 730 or a Snapdragon 730G. was live-streamed from ing forward to operating This also means that the high- Los Angeles and made 100 such experience er end K30 Pro that will launch #cybertruck a trending stores across 50 cities by ■ Users who later could feature a word on Twitter. the year 2020, with spe- were hit by the Snapdragon 800 series proces- Some Wall Street ana- cial focus on tier 2 cities sor, just like the K20 Pro. lysts praised the launch, and beyond as well, the breach may The MIUI 11 running phone but others doubted the official added. receive spam will launch in December, as futuristic design’s mass The new store was and phishing confirmed by Xiaomi CEO Lei appeal. With a starting inaugurated by actress emails as a Jun. The Pro variant will be price of $39,900, the Sruthi Haasan and is a result of this launched later, in 2020. We still Cybertruck’s angular part of its ongoing incident. have no concrete launch dates body in gun-metal gray offline expansion plan, for either of the devices. resembles an armored the release said. vehicle. — Reuters —PTI Iranian hackers are targeting MS interested in xCloud exclusives industrial control systems Project Scarlett, however, remains to be Microsoft’s main focus for now AGE CORRESPONDENT ed focus are targeting the APT33 carrying out a disrup- AGE CORRESPONDENT own cloud-based stream- to develop so it's likely to ensuring the service is idea and secure strong with agency inputs physical control systems tive cyberattack rather than with agency inputs ing service, xCloud, be a long while before we running smoothly so that exclusives for its stream- HYDERABAD, NOV. 24 used in electric utilities, mere espionage or reconnais- HYDERABAD, NOV. 24 reports TechRadar. hear anything about any users can play the games ing platform, it would cer- manufacturing, and oil sance, it's seen incidents According to the report, potential exclusives. they want at launch. tainly make the service an For long, Iranian hackers refineries. where the group has at least Ahead of the launch of its Microsoft's Kareem Meanwhile, in an inter- During the XO19 show even more compelling have been attributed to digi- At the CyberwarCon confer- laid the groundwork for those cloud-based game stream- Choudhry said that the view with TechRadar, itself, 50 new games were proposition and stir up tal espionage. Now, these ence in Arlington, Virginia, attacks. ing service, Google made company is having discus- Microsoft made it clear announced for the service trouble for competitors state-backed actors seems to Microsoft security researcher The group's fingerprints huge promises. However, sions with first and third- that xCloud is very much which is currently in pub- like Google Stadia. have stepped up their game Ned Moran plans to present have shown up in multiple when Stadia made its party developers but a “multi-year journey” for lic preview for Android Especially as Microsoft by sabotaging entire comput- new findings from the compa- intrusions where victims debut last week, most felt emphasised that these the company so it's possi- devices in the US, UK and has a leg up on Google in er networks in waves of ny’s threat intelligence group were later hit with a piece of with was still in beta as talks are still in their ble we're talking about Korea. terms of its first party cyberattacks across the that show a shift in the activi- data-wiping malware known most of its exciting fea- “early stages” and years down the line, if at Project xCloud is expect- studios with its growing Middle East and occasionally ty of the Iranian hacker as Shamoon, Moran says. tures weren’t available at Microsoft doesn't “have all. ed to launch on Windows Xbox Game Studios. even the US, according to a group APT33, also known by McAfee last year warned that launch. Now, Microsoft, any announcements to For now, Microsoft is 10 PCs and roll out to At the moment, though, report on Wired. the names Holmium, Refined APT33 was deploying a new which doesn’t want to be share” at the moment. naturally prioritising get- more markets sometime Microsoft's main focus is According to Wired, one of Kitten, or Elfin. According to version of Shamoon in a left behind, announced Choudhry further said ting existing Xbox titles in 2020. likely to be on Project Iran's most active hacker the report, the Microsoft has- series of data-destroying seems to be looking at that new content and IPs into the Project xCloud If Microsoft did decide Scarlett which is due to groups appears to have shift- n't seen direct evidence of attacks. exclusive games for its can take around two years preview library and to move forward with this launch in late 2020. 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■ Beijing makes major trade war compromise Dipam started BPCL sale RCom lenders reject quick China to raise IP process before Cabinet nod Anil Ambani FC BUREAU strategic investor along BITES NEW DELHI, NOV 24 with management control. resignation It also approved sale of 30.8 The Department of per cent of its 54.8 per cent New Delhi, Nov 24: theft penalties Investment and Public interest in Container Corp Reliance Communi- INDICATORS % Asset Management of India Ltd, or Concor. cations (RCom on Sensex 40,359.41 -0.53 Beijing, Nov. 24: China (Dipam) has started the Apparently in a hurry to Sunday said its lenders Nifty 50 11,914.40 -0.45 said it will raise penalties sale process of Bharat conclude the sale of BPCL have rejected the resig- on violations of intellectu- Petroleum Corp Ltd within this fiscal, the nation of Chairman S&P 500 3,110.29 +0.22 al property rights in an (BPCL) more than a month Dipam has set a 50-day Anil Ambani and four Dollar (`) 71.94 -0.07 attempt to address one of before the Cabinet decision deadline for an outside other directors, and Pound Sterling (`) 92.82 -0.44 the sticking points in last Wednesday to sell the asset valuer to carry out asked them to cooper- trade talks with the US. entire government stake in the valuation of all assets ate in the ongoing cor- Euro (`) 79.33 -0.33 The country will also the oil major. ties and assets, including of the oil major from the porate insolvency reso- Gold (10gm)* (`) 37,895▼58 -0.15 look into lowering the In the run-up to the deci- intangibles, and value date of issue of an appoint- lution process. thresholds for criminal sion, the Dipam had on them by comparison meth- ment letter, as per the RFP. Ambani, along with Brent crude ($/bbl)* $63.39 0.00 punishments for those October 11 issued adver- od, income capitalisation, The last day for submis- four directors Ryna IN 10-Yr bond yield +6.495 -0.010 who steal IP, according to tisements seeking transac- discounted cash flow, cost sion of bids for appoint- Karani, Chhaya Virani, US 10-Yr T-bill yield +1.771 0.00 guidelines issued by the tion and legal advisors as aproach or re-placement ment as asset valuer was Manjari Kacker and government on Sunday. It well as asset valuers for valuation method. November 4. Suresh Rangachar— * As of 9:30 pm IST didn’t elaborate on what the stake sale, but masked The corrigendum said: According to sources, had resigned from the such moves might entail. the identity of the state- "Strategic disinvestment of once the process of valua- company earlier this The US wants China to owned firm by merely say- state of Government of tion is completed, invita- month. commit to cracking down ing they operate under the India in a CPSE may be tion of price bids from In a BSE filing, RCom on IP theft and stop forc- administrative control of read as 'Strategic disinvest- potential acquirers can be said its Committee of IBC may be ing US companies to hand the Ministry of Petroleum ment of Government of done soon after. “The stake Creditors (CoC) had over their commercial and Natural Gas, or India shareholding of 53.29 sale will follow a two-stage met on November 20. amended to secrets as a condition of Ministry of Power, or per cent in BPCL (except process of first inviting "...(the committee doing business there. opening up the financial ment the strengthening of Ministry of Shipping or its equity shareholding of expression of interest had) expressed a unani- shield buyers China said it’s aiming to sector and enforcing intel- IP rights, it said. Ministry of Railways. 61.65 per cent in (EoI) from potential bid- mous view that the res- reduce frequent IP viola- lectual property rights -- In May, the US added After that on November Numaligarh Refinery Ltd ders, who will after due ignations cannot be The Centre plans to amend the tions by 2022 and plans to issues at the core of US Huawei Technologies Co 20, the Cabinet Committee (NRL) and management diligence be asked to sub- accepted," it noted. Insolvency and Bankruptcy make it easier for victims demands for change in to what’s known as the on Economic Affairs control thereon) along mit price bids in the sec- The filing further Code to provide immunity to of transgressions to China’s economic system. entity list in an effort to (CCEA) gave the go-ahead with transfer of manage- ond part,” the source said. said: "...It is being duly companies taking over stressed receive compensation. “Strengthening IPR pro- block US companies from for the BPCL sell-off. ment control to a strategic Sources, however, said communicated to the assets from prosecution for The two countries are tection is the most impor- selling components to Soon after the Cabinet buyer." that the Dipam might aforesaid directors of financial crimes committed by working toward a partial tant content of improving China’s largest technolo- approval, Dipam unmask- It may be noted that the invite EoI from potential RCom that their resig- erstwhile promoters. This will trade deal and leaving the the IPR protection system gy company. Huawei is ed the identity of disin- CCEA also approved sale of bidders pending receipt of nations have not been help make the insolvency more controversial issues and also the biggest incen- accused of being a threat vestment targets by issu- the government’s entire valuation report but price accepted and they are process more attractive, sour- for later discussions. tive to boost China’s eco- to America’s national ing ‘corrigendum’ to the stake in Shipping Corpor- bids will come in only after advised to continue to ces said. The Centre may move China’s chief trade nego- nomic competitiveness,” security, and has denied October 11 Request for ation of India Ltd (SCI), getting the valuation perform their duties an amendment to the IBC in the tiator spoke last week according to the guide- those claims. Proposals. The RFP want- THDC India Ltd and North report. A similar process and responsibilities as current Winter Session. about its plans for reform- lines. Local governments ed asset valuer to identify, Eastern Electric Power will be followed for SCI and the directors of RCom ing state enterprises, will be required to imple- — Bloomberg describe and list all proper- Corp Ltd, or Neepco, to a Concor, they said. and provide all coopera- tion to Resolution Professional in the cor- FPIs invest porate insolvency resolution process." Govt mulls RCom had posted a `17,547 cr in MPC to be split on rate cut decision consolidated loss of Rs 30,142 crore for the equity market cut in rice FALAKNAAZ SYED Inflation Index (CPI), came Consequently, IIP growth below 5 per cent in September 2019 quarter MUMBAI, NOV. 24 in at a 16-month high at 4.62 for 2QFY20 was poor at 2QFY20…The MPC mem- due to provisioning for reserve price per cent for October, (-)0.4 per cent as against 3 bers’ perception about liabilities after the Weak economic growth breaching the RBI’s medi- per cent in 1QFY20. ‘flexible inflation targets’ Supreme Court's ruling New Delhi, Nov 24: Sitting and higher inflation will um-term target of 4 per After the fourth bi- will be tested in the on statutory dues. on a huge buffer stock, the put the Reserve Bank of cent due to a spike in food monthly monetary policy December policy,” Upasna This had marked the government is considering India’s (RBI) Monetary prices, especially vegeta- on October 4, the RBI has Bhardwaj, Chief Econo- second highest loss cutting reserve price of Policy Committee (MPC) in bles and is likely to remain been emphatically firing mist at Kotak. posted by any Indian rice by almost Rs 500 per a difficult spot when it outside its comfort. Core on all three cylinders of “We expect the weak corporate till date, after quintal for bulk buyers to meets in early December to inflation, however, was rates, liquidity, and guid- 2QFY20 GDP report, which Vodafone Idea Ltd's Rs boost its sale through open deliberate on further benign at 3.5 per cent, con- ance. The MPC has cut will be released before the 50,921 crore losses. market. accommodation. tinuing to highlight weak rates by 135 bps backed by early-December rate During the quarter, Foreign portfolio investors However, there is no plan Many expect a split among demand impulse. liquidity and guidance as review, to prod the MPC to RCom set aside Rs infused a net Rs 17,722 crore to cut wheat price, official the six MPC members over On the other hand, the lowered their GDP growth well. Economists feel that a ease rates by 25 basis 28,314 crore on account into the markets in November sources said. a rate cut decision, given dismal Index of Industrial projections steeply. For pause at this juncture points next month...Our of provisioning follow- so far amid encouraging The Centre is consider- the economic meltdown. Production (IIP) perform- instance, Moody's Investors could reverse part of the forecasts include another ing the Supreme Court domestic and global cues. ing revision of reserve The decision would depend ance for the second consec- Service cut India's econom- transmission that has 25bps reduction in 1Q20,” order on calculation of Depositories data shows FPIs price of rice from Rs 2,785 on whether the MPC mem- utive month in September ic growth forecast for cur- occurred through the bond said Radhika Rao, annual adjusted gross pumped in a net sum of Rs per quintal to Rs 2,250 per bers believe that the recent pointed to a deep slump in rent year to 5.6 per cent markets, making it an Economist at DBS Bank. revenue of telecom 17,547.55 crore into equities and quintal to boost sale from increase in food inflation is economic activity. The from 5.8 per cent estimated uphill task to convince Madhavi Arora, companies.RCom's total Rs 175.27 crore in the debt seg- central pool stock under transient. The MPC is weakness was broad-based earlier, saying the GDP banks and markets to pass Economist at Edelweiss liability includes Rs ment during Nov. 1-22, taking the Open Market Sale scheduled to meet during across a mix of consump- slowdown is lasting longer on previous rate cuts. Securities said, “For the 23,327 crore licence fee the cumulative net investment Scheme (OMSS) in 2019-20, December 3-5 and tion and investment indica- than previously expected. “With CPI inflation likely RBI, it presents a tough pol- and Rs 4,987 crore spec- to Rs 17,722.82 crore. sources said. announce the final out- tors. With tight domestic Similarly, Nomura cut GDP to overshoot the MPC’s tar- icy dilemma of overshoot- trum usage charges. The Food Ministry runs come for the fifth bi-month- credit conditions persist- projections to 4.9 per cent get of 4 per cent by around ing inflation, undershoot- RCom is going throu- OMSS to sell wheat and ly monetary policy on ing amid weak global YoY from 5.7 per cent in 75-125 bps over the next few ing growth and fragile fis- gh insolvency proceed- rice stored in buffer stock December 5, a week after demand, economists expect 2019 and to 6 per cent from months, we believe that the cal state. However, we think ings following an appli- by the Food Corporation of the government releases India’s recovery to be 6.9 per cent in 2020. policy decision will be split the current underlying cation filed by Swedish CG Power may India. Foodgrains are sold the second quarter GDP delayed and the pickup to September IIP growth among the MPC members growth-inflation mix con- telecom gear maker through tender at a numbers on November 29. remain below potential. was at (-)4.3 per cent. led by given that inflation is tinues to be favourable for Ericsson. remove Thapar reserve price to mills and Inflation as measured by Global rating agencies and weak momentum and trending above 5 per cent counter-cyclical monetary — PTI as promoter user industries. —PTI the Con,sumer Price domestic economists have adverse base effects. and growth is likely to be stance.” After sacking founder Gautam Thapar as the chairman of the company, fraud-hit CG Power & Imports putting pressure Industrial Solutions has moved Market in consolidation mood to declassify him as promoter, as any association with him will ASHWIN J PUNNEN Financial Services. be prejudicial to the interests of MUMBAI, NOV. 24 Foreign funds continued the company, according to the on domestic pepper prices OPENING to be net buyer in the firm's annual report. Thapar, The domestic market is markets. Foreign portfo- who was non-executive chair- RITWIK MUKHERJEE has actually been dump- likely to remain lacklus- lio investors (FPIs) man of the company, was KOLKATA, NOV. 24 ing its produce in India by tre during the week with infused a net Rs17,722 removed on August 29. making use of the Indo-Sri the government policy crore into the Indian mar- In a little over two months Lanka free trade agree- announcements and glob- BELL kets in November so far from now, the harvesting ment. Sri Lanka can al geo-political events PROJECTIONS FOR THE WEEK amid encouraging domes- of pepper will begin in export up to 2,500 tonne driving the investor senti- tic and global cues. India. February is the nor- duty-free and the balance ments. Broking. According to deposito- mal time for pepper har- by paying a mere 8 per According to experts, The Nifty50 failed to go ries data, overseas Truecaller plans vesting. However, the pep- cent import duty. Sri broad market is likely to past 12,000 due to weak investors pumped in a net per output is projected to Lanka allegedly imports witness further correc- macros, premium valua- sum of Rs 17,547.55 crore credit business see a sharp fall of 30 per pepper from Vietnam and tion as mid and small cap tion and lack of fresh trig- into equities and Rs 175.27 cent this time round. In re-exports to India indices are clearly mak- gers. Post Q2 results, mar- crore in the debt segment 2018-19, India harvested because direct imports ing a corrective pattern ket seems to have entered during November 1-22, foray next year 64,000 tonne of pepper but from Vietnam into India along with majority sec- an indecisive phase of taking the cumulative net it is estimated to dip to attracts 50 per cent import toral indices which are trade having rallied well investment to Rs 17,722.82 Truecaller plans to use its pay- around 45,000 tonne in duty. The pepper imports also moving sideways. in the last 2 months. On crore. ments platform to foray into 2019-20. In the year 2017-18, have shown further Traders should ideally the global front investors However, some experts credit business in early 2020, pepper production stood increase of 700 tonne in avoid trading during such were concerned over said FPIs are still wary of turning it into a complete fin- at 70,878 tonne. October as well as duty low volatility corrective fresh worries over the US- increasing their alloca- tech company, Co-founder Karnataka accounts for free imports for value phases, analysts said. China trade tension. tion to the Indian mar- Nami Zarringhalam said. He nearly 50 per cent of the compared with 4.94,200 addition and re-exports “As expected Nifty final- “Going ahead, the markets. Umesh Mehta, Head said Truecaller is becoming a domestic pepper produc- tonne of world produc- stood at 1,300 tonne. These ly managed to surpass the ket focus will be on next of Research at Samco "superapp", providing a com- tion and is followed by tion. The board has also imported pepper from first hurdle of 11900 on a week Q2 GDP data which Securities, said, "FPIs prehensive digital experience to Commodity Kerala and Tamil Nadu projected around 60,000 SAFTA and ISFTA at an closing basis the past is expected to be below have become relatively customers. He said of the 20 and the steep drop in pep- tonne of black pepper pro- Compass minimum import price of week. The major chario- the 5 per cent reported in cautious on India given million users on its Truecaller per production during the duction and an import of Rs 500 per kg is continuing teer for this move was Q1. It is probable that the the high valuations and Pay platform, nearly 50 per current crop is mainly due 12,000 tonne for 2020. that despite lower produc- when local prices in Sri clearly the banking pack forecasted growth of 6.1 Nifty hovering near its all- cent come from tier-2 & 3 cities. to erratic climatic condi- Quite interestingly, this tion this year, the prices of Lanka is Rs 275 per kg and which has been showing per cent for FY20 is likely time high levels. Huge tions in the growing sharp fall in pepper pro- pepper have crashed to the Indian price stood at Rs some encouraging signs to be downgraded further. divergence between the Printed & Published by regions in south India. duction is expected to take range of Rs 319 per kg 325. since couple of days. The At the same time, Nifty50 large and small/midcaps T Venkateswarlu on behalf of Deccan The excess rainfall in its toll on domestic coffee compared to around Rs 700 Analysts are of the view way both indices are is trading at one year for- is making them weary to Chronicle Holdings Limited. Printed at August and September production as well. This is per kg four years ago. And that it is because of this shaped up, 12000 or ward P/E of 19x & 26x on commit further in a big BFL Infotech Ltd, C-9 Sector 3, Noida- damaged the crop heavily. because, pepper is normal- Upasi attributed the drop heavy imports, India beyond is not too far now 12-month trailing basis way to the Indian bours- 201301. Published at 219, N D Tiwari The Spices Board put the ly grown as an inter-crop in prices to import of the failed to see any upward for our markets. Hence, which does not provide es." Bhawan, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, projected volume at a mar- with coffee and arecanut commodity from Sri movement in prices of we remain sanguine and much leeway to perform Also, the expectation of New Delhi-110002. ginally higher level. The in Karnataka, Kerala and Lanka and Vietnam. India pepper although the expect the immediate sup- in the short-term. weaker GDP numbers in Editor: T.Venkatram Reddy, RNI Registration number 30074/09, Air sur- board, in its report sub- Tamil Nadu. The coffee imported nearly 11,000 domestic output was low port base to shift higher Considering this, Nifty is the coming months, charge Re 1. © All rights reserved. mitted at the IPC meeting, production is set to fall by tonne of pepper from Sri last year. This year, a simi- towards 11867-11802,” said likely to trade in a range among other factors, is Reproduction in whole or in part with- pointed out that the 15-20 per cent this year. Lanka, which exports lar situation is expected Sameet Chavan, Chief of 11,600-12,000,” said making them "hesitant to out written permission of The Editor, Indian pepper production The United Planters around 80 per cent of its with an even lower domes- Analyst-Technical and Vinod Nair, Head of invest full throttle", he Financial Chronicle ® is prohibited. is likely to end with 48,000 Association of Southern produce. tic production, analysts Derivatives, Angel Research at Geojit added. tonne this year (2019-20) India (Upasi) pointed out Significantly, Sri Lanka said. MONEY Financial 10 MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI While Investing For Your Children, Brokers ■ Tax matters BYTES Avoid These Mistakes Kamal Rathi fortably exceed returns from small savings Depreciation on NCL Industries schemes. Consult your ■ financial advisor for the to realise higher Money talk best mix of investments Ebitda per tonne Adhil Shetty for your children. biz assets allowed LOOK BEYOND CHILD I am a partner in a partnership firm to Weak demand in its key operat- e marked PLANS which I rented my factory shed. I am get- ing region, the protracted mon- Children’s Day on In an ideal world, you Qting `6 lakh rent a year on which I claim 30 soon and sand unavailability WNovember 14, and should invest and insure per cent deduction for repairs and maintenance. hurt the overall performance of this is always a good time separately and not mix I have also rented my autorickshaw and all NCL, the makers of Nagarjuna to talk about the matter of the two. Before investing machinery to the same firm. So please tell me if I brand cement. Its revenue and investing and saving for in child plans (which com- can claim 10 per cent depreciation on my invest- EBITDA declined 15 per cent our children’s future. bine life insurance with ment made on the factory building, autorick- and three per cent on year-on- Planning your children’s debt investment), invest- shaw and machinery. year basis, compressing the financial needs is a com- ors often don’t pause to SHUBHAM JAIN stock price severely in the last plex challenge. It requires ask what the annual rate Via e-mail three months. Its high exposure visualising the distant of return on their invest- to AP/Telangana, with more future, investing for needs ment will be. The least A) An assessee can claim depreciation on any sales from infrastructure, yet unknown, tackling your investment should asset only if he has included it as an asset in his pushed down volumes 25 per inflation, and frequently return is what Public business. However, in case of plant, machinery, cent y-o-y to 3.7 lakh tonne on revisiting your plans for Provident Fund returns furniture and building, depreciation can be the halt of the government’s best results. You’re bound (currently 7.9 per cent per claimed even if the rental income from them is infrastructure projects and sand to make a few errors along annum, tax-free) or what shown under ‘Income from other sources’. unavailability. Further, weak the way. Let’s look at a few Sukanya Samriddhi Since you have considered rent from the factory demand compressed board vol- errors that you can avoid returns (currently 8.4 per shed as ‘Income from House Property’, the depre- umes by nine per cent on y-o-y making and have a cent per annum, also tax- ciation on the same cannot be claimed since it is basis. Hence, Q2 revenue fell 15 smoother path to the free). not a business asset. In case of the autorickshaw per cent y-o-y to `190 crore, attainment of your chil- Equity mutual funds and machinery being considered as ‘plant and cement/board revenue falling dren’s goals. become especially impor- machinery’, depreciation can be claimed if the 23 per cent/9 per cent y-o-y. tant in this regard, rental income is shown under ‘Profits and gains The `80/bag hike in November DON’T BE LATE because dozens of from business and profession’ or under ‘Income (first week) has been reduced schemes have provided 10- from other sources’ . The rate of depreciation 50 per cent though prices are Time is money. Fortuna- year returns exceeding 12 allowable on such assets is 15 per cent and not the likely to rise further due to ris- tely, while investing for per cent per annum. If the 10 per cent as mentioned by you. ing construction. The broking your children, you have returns from achild plan house believes much of the lots of time — at least 17 do not compare My residential apartment is let out on slowdown has been priced in. years from their birth to favourably with these rent. Can I reduce my tax liability if the However, high realisations and the moment they’ll start options, and if there are Qproperty is transferred in my husband’s cost savings led to y-o-y higher college. You should use penalties for prematurely name even though it was not purchased out of his EBITDA/tonne. With rising non- this lengthy period to exiting it, you should own resources? Since the payout under the trade demand, a rise in cement your advantage by start- avoid getting into it. Voluntary Retirement Scheme is actually a prices is likely. It retained our ing to invest very early. deferred payment for the remaining period of Buy rating, with a lower target This will provide you the INSURE ADEQUATELY service/past service, as the case may be, can I price of `137, earlier `200. power of compounding seek tax relief similar to income arrears under that helps your money Lastly, ensure your fami- Section 89 (1)? Broking firm: Anandrathi grow at a faster rate. For ly has adequate insurance RIDYA Rating: Buy example, assume you need coverage against various Via e-mail Closing price: `78.15 `30 lakh by the time your financial planner, for cent. Therefore, while cre- ‘SAFE’ INVESTMENTS risks. As a person with child turns 17. You can example. This will help ating your child’s college MAY BE RISKY dependent children, you A) As per Section 27(i), an individual who trans- invest `5,000 a month, and you pick the right invest- funds, it’s essential to pick must have a term plan fers, otherwise than for adequate consideration, you will have a corpus of ment tools, optimise your instruments which offer As demonstrated above, with sum assured worth any house property, to his or her spouse, not Other income `33.3 lakh in 17 years, risks and returns, lower high post-tax returns. education inflation is very at least 20 times your cur- being a transfer in connection with an agree- assuming a CAGR of 12 your taxes, and help you high. You may think that rent annual income-or ment to live apart, is deemed to be the owner of per cent. However, if you reach your goal in the DON’T LOCK UP ALL locking up money in fixed more, if your family's the house property so transferred. Hence, it will helped NHPC started only five years optimum timeframe. YOUR MONEY IN REALTY deposits, PPF or even financial risks are bigger. not be possible to reduce your tax liability by late, you’ll need to invest Sukanya Samriddhi may You must also have ade- transferring the apartment owned by you to your boost profit `10,500 per month to THE MONEY THAT It’s tempting to lock up be enough. However, these quate health covers for all husband and the rental income in respect of the achieve the same goal. CHILD WILL NEED vast amounts of money in investments contain infla- family members. The cov- apartment would continue to be taxed in your NHPC Ltd’s power generation The earlier you start, the traditional and conserva- tion risk, i.e., you may not erage would ensure that hands. fell 4.7 per cent on year-on- smaller your monthly One of the hardest chal- tive instruments like be able to beat education the financial plans for Where any relief was allowed under section 89 year basis to 910 crore units investments can be. The lenges in saving for the property. However, prop- inflation and fall short of your children will not get for any assessment year in respect of any due to the plant shutdown at later you get, the heavier future is calculating your erty is rarely a liquid your required corpus. derailed in case of your amount received or receivable on voluntary Chamera unit–II station and your investment burden child's future money investment as it may take This is another reason untimely death or press- retirement , no exemption under section 10(10C) renovation work at Baira Siul will be. requirements accurately. months or years to dis- why you shouldn’t use ing medical problems. shall be allowed in respect of the said sum in that plant. Realisation rose 9.6 per You need to be mindful of pose of it, leaving you fixed deposits as a long- Lastly, do not mix up the assessment year or any other assessment year. cent yoy to `3.3 a unit on tariff TAKE A FINANCIAL the costs of higher educa- with a liquidity problem term investment tool. An investments for your chil- Similarly, relief under section 89 cannot be approval by the regulator. tion as well as the rate of in the moment you need eight per cent FD actually dren with other essential claimed if benefit of exemption has been claimed Revenue increased by 4.4 per PLANNER’S ADVICE education inflation, your money. returns only 5.6 per cent investments you need to under section 10(10C). Therefore, you can opt to cent yoy to `2,600 crore in Q2. The many intricacies of which is higher than the Also, if the property is a after taxes if you're in the make, such as creating claim exemption of `5 lakhs under section EBITDA, however, declined 1.2 long-term investing may rate of cost inflation. For house, you cannot sell it 30 per cent tax slab. your retirement fund. 10(10C) or relief under section 89(1) in respect of per cent y-o-y due to low plant evade a small investor. example, a two-year MBA partially, unlike a finan- Therefore, since saving Speak to your financial compensation received on voluntary retirement, availability factor (PAF), and Without knowledge, you at IIM Calcutta cost cial asset that can be par- for your children is a long- advisor to create a long- but not both. higher generation and other risk falling short of your around `2.5 lakh in 2004. tially liquidated for an term exercise, consider term plan that allows you expenses. Adjusted profit after financial target, which In 15 years, the cost has immediate need. So this is investing in equity as well to meet all your future My mother’s PPF account was opened in tax grew by 11.3 per cent yoy to can have disastrous reper- grown at around 16 per why it’s important to because of the potential goals without putting a lot March 2004. She expired in September `1,340 crore, driven by higher cussions for your chil- cent per annum to `22.50 invest in diverse instru- for high returns. The of strain on your finances Q2018. My sister and I are the nominees for other income and fall in depre- dren’s future. Therefore, lakh. The average yearly ments that provide long-term returns from today. the PPF account. We intimated the bank about ciation and tax expenses. it's essential to speak to inflation in the same peri- returns, capital safety, top-rated equity mutual The writer is CEO, the death. However we did not submit the claim Construction works at Subansiri someone in the know — a od was around seven per and liquidity. funds, for example,com- BankBazaar.com for payment but allowed the account to remain. site began in October 2019 As per PPF rules, a period of 15 years is pre- after the NGT upheld expert scribed for closure but payment can be received committee’s recommendation in death cases when claim is submitted. The 15- on project safety. The company TOP 10 BANKS WITH LOWEST INTEREST ON NEW CAR LOAN year period will end in March 2020. Since it is management expects the proj- advantageous to us we have not submitted claim. ect to achieve Commercial Please clarify, if the PPF account is allowed to Operation Date by FY25. FOR TOP 10 BANKS BY MARKET CAPITALISATION continue further? Furthermore, the acquisition of CHAITANYA Lanco Teesta VI was completed EMI ON LOAN UP TO `1,00,000 FOR 5-YEAR TENURE Via e-mail in October 2019 and 400MW Parbati II is expected to Lender’s Name Interest Rate (%) EMI (In `) A) As per PPF rules, no time limit is specified for achieve CoD by FY22. The The EMI range is calculated on the claiming the amount by the nominees/legal heirs broking house retains FY20/21E Punjab National Bank 8.55-9 2,054-2,076 basis of interest rate range as pro- on the death of subscriber. However, after the 15 EPS and SoTP-based TP of `28 years period is completed, a requisition for vided in the table. The actual EMI and maintains its Buy rating. Allahabad Bank 8.55-10 2,054-2,125 extending the duration by another five years may include other fees and charges needs to be made by the subscriber. You will be Broking firm: Emkay Bank Of India 8.6-9.2 2,056-2,086 as per the bank’s terms and condi- eligible to receive interest for the completed cal- Rating: Buy tions. The actual applicable interest endar month up to the submission of the claim, Closing price: `23.55 UCO Bank 8.6 2,056 which is however subject to the condition that no rate may also vary based on the interest will be paid after March 31, 2021 i.e. one Canara Bank 8.7-11.3 2,061-2,189 credit profile, loan amount, tenure year duration from the date of closure of the PPF and as per the bank’s discretion. account. Further, interest is not payable on any Banks whose data couldn’t be contribution made in the account after the death Titan’s higher SBI 8.75-9.45 2,064-2,098 of subscriber. Therefore, it is suggested that you traced from their website are may put up your claim as early as possible. valuations led IDBI 8.85-9.45 2,069-2,098 excluded from the list. Axis Bank 9.05-11.3 2,078-2,189 (The writer is a chartered accountant. He to a downgrade can be reached at [email protected]) — Compiled by BankBazaar.com Titan Company’s consolidated ICICI Bank 9.3-12.85 2,090-2,268 revenue has increased by 2.1 via respective bank's website as per cent year-on-year basis to HDFC Bank 9.5-10.25 2,100-2,137 on Nov. 13, 2019. `4,660 crore, which is less than the market estimate in Q2FY20. Consolidated gross margin expanded 1.3 per cent yoy to 29.7 per cent. Lower other expenses and ad spends were offset by higher staff costs. Revised jewellery sales guid- Exit volatile and illiquid investments half way to goal ance of 11-13 per cent for H2FY20 is a near-term nega- tive. Demand trends are ings when I am 65 years. I If we have a selling above. Choose those has not done well. That expectations high. The improving albeit not at the have been saving in equi- strategy, it helps us to stocks first for selling will also come in to my more time you give your- pace originally envisaged, lead- ties from age 30. I should where they are trading at chopping board. The way self to sell an asset, the ing to 8-10 per cent cut in EPS ■ be alert from age 55. A plan better. Keep a the high end of historical to exit is not the ideal one better are the chances of forecasts. The longer-term Invest talk nice 10-year wake-up call plan. Write it down. valuations. What I am try- guaranteed to give you your getting the best pos- investment case remains prom- R. Balakrishnan is useful. The plan is that I And follow it. ing to tell you is to take an maximum returns. I am a sible price. ising as Titan is well placed to can exit out of equities evaluation of “prospec- conservative person by If we have a selling strat- grow its share in the largely and into a liquid fund or Sensex PE at some point is tive” returns from a given nature and prefer to reach egy in place when we are unorganised jewelry market in n previous column, I tected, and it is only the fixed deposit. Now, from 29 times historical earn- point in time. Sell those the airport two hours bef- somewhere in the first India from the current level of had talked about why interest accumulation age 55 to age 65 is a 10-year ings whereas the average first where the prospec- ore my flight time rather half of our investment eight per cent. This makes it SIP should keep going that keeps enhancing the window. This is when I range is 17 to 27 times, the tive return is the lowest. than 45 minutes before. journey, it helps us to plan one of the most attractive can- Ion and that we could nominal value of the start to look out for an chances are that the Then go on liquidating till The same should be the better. Keep a plan. Write didates in terms of top line and use sharp falls to buy instrument. If we have a exit. upside from here is going your needs are met. case with real estate. If it down. And follow it. earnings from a three-year per- more. I talked about ‘accu- part of our retirement If I am predominantly to be negligible. So selling Striking a balance betw- your plan includes selling And it is extremely impor- spective. However, the stock mulating’ wealth. I had money in equities, it is invested through mutual most of my mutual funds een need and greed is a of some real estate, then tant to brief your spouse has almost doubled since its promised to give some of important to have a plan funds, I will start tracking will make sense. In that tricky thing. I will have a start work on it very early. about this plan. Ideally, upgrade at `660 two years ago my thoughts on getting to cash it. We cannot keep simple things like the 10-year period, I should stock that is doing extrao- You estimate what is a rea- both should be aware of and also rallied by 12 per cent out of equities when the it for the last moment Nifty or Sensex P/E. If it wait for a time that the rdinarily well, but may be sonable exit price and give the finer details. Keep since the corporate tax cut. need comes. because at that time, the is at an elevated level as actual averages are closer expensive by all measures. yourself two years or written records. A small This in turn makes it appear Our retirement plans prices may be extremely compared to historical to the high point of histo- There has to be a transi- more to find a buyer. Of notebook is handy. Even if expensive at 57.6x FY21E EPS, involve some element of adverse due to factors averages, then the returns ry rather than low points. tion from financial assets course, if you set unrea- you think you are tech- leading us to downgrade to real estate, equities and beyond company perform- from there are not going to In a 10-year cycle surely that are subject to high sonable price expecta- savvy, your mind and body neutral with a target price of fixed income instruments. ance. There could be a sc- be great. In other words, we will see both ends. So degree of volatility to tions, you will never be may not cooperate when `1,275. One can time fixed income am discovery or some oth- earnings growth will not start liquidating when the assets that have a clearly able to sell it. In the first the time comes. instruments (like FDs or er panic attack that brings perhaps be sufficient to levels are close to halfway- stated time and price. I three to six months you Broking firm: Motilal Oswal Liquid Funds) to a date prices crashing down. take the index higher, if mark between the mid- will not be carried away. I will know what the mar- (The writer is a veteran Rating: Neutral that is close to the actual Let us assume that I have the markets were to trade point and the top. will start with that asset kets are like and then you investment adviser. He Closing price: `1,135.70 need. This is because the planned in such a way that at the median of the P/E If you are in to equities, first. Similarly, I could could fix your expecta- can be contacted at bal- principal values are pro- I will need my equity sav- levels. For instance, if the use the same principle as have some investment that tions. 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■ Voter count in financial hub hits a new high amid calls for democracy COLOMBIA CRISIS Record numbers vote in Duque begins The use of atomic conversation energy for war is Bogota, Nov. 24: Security ■ forces tear-gassed protest- DUQUE, a conserva- immoral, so too is Hong Kong local elections ers who filled the streets tive who is deeply of Bogota on Saturday for unpopular 18 months the possession of Hong Kong, Nov. 24: a third straight day, as after his election, had nuclear weapons Record numbers of Hong President Ivan Duque proposed the talks in Kong people voted on announced the start of a response to nationwide — Pope Francis Sunday in district elec- “national conversation” protests that descended tions viewed as a barome- to assuage popular anger. into violence ter of support for city Duque, a conservative leader Carrie Lam, a who is deeply unpopular ■ PROTESTERS are IN BRIEF turnout apparently trig- 18 months after his elec- demanding, among gered by six months of tion, had proposed the other things, a Johnson unveils often violent pro-democra- talks in response to crackdown on drug cy protests. nationwide protests a day trafficking and violence, Brutal attacks on elec- earlier that descended Brexit manifesto tion candidates in recent into violence, leaving more flexible labour London: British Prime weeks have thrust the low- three dead. market conditions and Minister Boris Johnson used est tier of government in “Tomorrow, with May- improved retirement the launch of his the Chinese-ruled city into ors and Governors elect- benefits Conservative Party platform the world spotlight as Lam ed from all over the coun- to claim that his is the only struggles to quash angry try we will start the ic, social and security party in next month’s elec- demands for universal suf- National Conversation,” policies, as his adminis- tion that will complete the frage. he wrote on Twitter, refer- tration deals with hosting Brexit process. “Unlike any Government data showering to officials who won 1.4 million refugees from other party standing in this d more than 2.1 million October polls. neighboring Venezuela’s election, we are going to get people had voted by 4.30 Duque said he would economic meltdown as Brexit done,” he told sup- p.m., or a turnout rate of meet on Monday with the well as the complex fall- porters while waving his 52%, with six hours left ministers of finance, out of a 2016 peace deal party’s printed manifesto, until polling stations labour and trade, along with FARC rebels. which was unveiled on closed, way above the 1.47 with representatives of Hundreds of thousands Sunday. Johnson said the million who voted in the business owners and took to the streets in rival parties — the Liberal last district elections four workers, while dialogue Bogota and other cities as Democrats, the Labour Party years ago. Police presence with “different social sec- part of a nationwide gen- and others — would only was thin. tors” would take place eral strike. bring more delay and even- First results should start People queue to cast their vote during the district council elections in North Point in Hong Kong on Sunday. — AFP next week. There were arrests and tually betray the will of vot- trickling in before mid- Following an overnight clashes as trade unions, ers as expressed in the 2016 night. Ming Lee, 26, who “I hope this vote can The voter numbers frage,” he said. Beijing- protests have at times curfew in Bogota, demon- students, opposition par- vote in favouring of leaving works in event production, counter the voice of the showed people’s determi- backed Lam cast her ballot forced the closure of gov- strators returned to the ties and the South the European Union. said she hoped the higher pro-establishment, so as to nation, said Tsz, 30, who in front of television cam- ernment, businesses and streets on Saturday as American country’s turnout would benefit the bring in more voices from works in the service eras and pledged that her schools in the city’s worst crews cleared debris from indigenous organisations pro-democracy camp that the democrats,” she said. industry. government, widely seen political crisis in decades, earlier clashes and loot- vented their anger. Plane crashes in is battling some seats that “The social problems “The high turnout rate as out of touch, would lis- as police used tear gas, ing. “We woke up. Change Three people have died were once uncontested encouraged people to vote definitely reflects Hong ten “more intensively” to rubber bullets and water is underway and it won’t and nearly 300 were Congo, 17 killed and dominated by pro- and to focus on political Kong people’s hope for the views of district coun- cannon against protesters. stop,” protester Juan wounded in the unrest. Goma: A plane carrying at Beijing candidates. issues.” genuine universal suf- cils.The anti-China — Reuters Sebastian Patino said. Demonstrations were least 17 passengers crashed Protesters are demand- marked by people bang- on Sunday after takeoff in ing, among other things, a ing pots and pans in a Congo’s eastern city of crackdown on drug traf- clamorous protest known Goma, killing those on REHMAN CALLS ficking and violence, as a “cacerolazo,” com- board, officials said, and more flexible labour mar- mon in parts of Latin possibly people on the Bolivia Congress approves ket conditions and America but only a recent ground. The aircraft crashed MULTI-PARTY improved retirement ben- phenomenon in Colom- into residential homes near efits. Duque, 43, has been bia. — AFP Goma’s airport in the North CONFERENCE criticised for his econom- Kivu province. “The governor new polls without Morales of North Kivu is sad to SHAFQAT ALI announce the plane crash Benjamin Netanyahu La Paz, Nov. 24: Bolivia’s tasked with setting a date ISLAMABAD, NOV. 24 this morning at Goma Congress approved a bill for the new vote that Anez International Airport. The that opens the door to new has previously vowed to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam first information in our pos- PRESSURE ON elections without ex-presi- hold ‘as soon as possible’. (Fazl) chief Maulana session indicates that the dent Evo Morales, as the “I want to thank our par- Fazlur Rehman has plane had 17 passengers on NETANYAHU TO caretaker government me- liamentarians for having called multi-party con- board before failing to take t with protesters to end understood and listened ference of the opposi- off,” a statement from North weeks of unrest. to the demands of the tion parties on Nove- Kivu governor Nzanzu STEP DOWN At least 32 people have Bolivian people,” Anez mber 26 aimed at dis- Kasivita Carly’s office said. It Jerusalem, Nov. 24: A been killed in violence tweeted (sic). cussing next course of did not give a casualty toll. watchdog group asked that erupted after a dis- New elections are seen action against the ruling The aircraft was owned by Israel’s top court on puted election on October as key to ending Bolivia’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf. private carrier Busy Bee. Sunday to order Prime 20, with protesters’ block- worst political upheaval Sources said that Minister Benjamin Net- ades causing severe fuel in 16 years, which has Maulana Rehman had anyahu to step aside and food shortages in La deepened divisions bet- invited several influen- Tanzania holds after his indictment on Paz and other cities. Jeanine Anez ween indigenous people tial politicians including People take part in a protest against the government corruption charges, add- Both houses voted in loyal to Morales and PML (N)’s Ahsan Iqbal of Colombia’s President Ivan Duque in Bogota. — AFP polls sans Opp. ing to pressure he is fac- favour of the proposal from seeking re-election Bolivia’s mainly city- and PPP’s Bilawal ing from within his rul- after hours-long sessions. for the same position. dwelling middle and Bhutto Zardari to attend Ar es Salaam: Tanzania on ing party. It will be sent to interim That would prevent upper classes. the meeting. Sunday held local govern- Netanyahu, a four- president Jeanine Anez, Morales from contesting Morales’ Movement for In an apparent bid to NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE ment elections, viewed as a term conservative lea- who has already said she the presidency in the new Socialism party holds a reorganise political test case ahead of national der, has denied the will sign the bill into law. ballot. majority in both houses of campaign for pressuris- PREZ HOPEFUL FOR CHANGE polls next year, with the charges of bribery, fraud Among other things, the Congress also needs to Congress, but is divided ing the government, the main opposition party boy- and breach of trust and bill annuls the results of agree on a new seven- over the left-wing leader opposition parties seem Windhoek, Nov. 24: cotting the ballot citing vio- said he will stay in office the October 20 vote and member electoral court, and his political future. to formulate new strate- Esther Muinjangue, lence and intimidation. The and defend himself. allows for new elections to after members of the pre- Morales seeking a fourth gy in the light of recom- Namibia’s first woman long-ruling Chama Cha His indictment came be held. vious panel were removed term, claimed he won the mendation made by to run for president, says Mapinduzi Party of President amid unprecedented Crucially, it bars candi- for allegedly manipulat- election, but opposition opposition’s Rehbar she feels a “wind of John Magufuli is therefore political disarray in dates who served in both ing results. groups said the vote count Committee. change” softly blowing set to sweep the board. The Israel, after elections in of the two previous terms The tribunal will be was rigged. — Reuters The Pak cleric tele- through the southwest nationwide polls, with over April and September in phoned Ahsan Iqbal and African nation which 19 million registered voters, which neither Netan- other politicians to goes to the polls on elect the lowest rung of local yahu nor his main chal- attend the important Wednesday. government leaders. The lenger, centrist Benny meeting. Meanwhile, the From her modest home posts, for the chair of vil- Gantz, secured a govern- JUI-F chief and PPP in a quiet suburb of lages and streets, are critical US Navy defies Trump, to chief Bilawal Bhutto ing majority in parlia- Windhoek, Muinjangue Esther Muinjangue for mobilising grassroot sup- ment. agreed to make the com- spoke about her bid to port campaigning. They hold In its petition to the mittee more active, and ‘restore dignity’ to the Geingob, elected in 2014, considerable power. Elderly Supreme Court, the spoke about certain country’s 2.45 million has faced increasing dis- people in Tanzania do not Movement for Quality expel SEAL commando political matters. Both inhabitants, struggling gruntlement amid pay for medical services, but Government in Israel leaders are expected to through an economic Swapo’s inability to need to have the endorse- said the first-ever crimi- Washington, Nov. 24: The declared on Twitter: “The tweet to be a formal order. meet in the next few recession after nearly 30 redistribute wealth to ment from a local leader to nal charges against a sit- US Navy will proceed in Navy will NOT be taking “I need a formal order to days. years of independence the majority black popu- access it. Chadema, the main ting Israeli prime minis- its effort to oust a member away Warfighter and act,” he said on the side- from South Africa. lation. But Muinjangue opposition party, said it ter constituted ‘the of its elite SEAL comman- Navy Seal Eddie Galla- lines of the forum. “You hear a lot of peo- was confident her party would not be taking part crossing of a red line do unit, an official said, gher’s Trident Pin.” According to the US ple complaining about would perform better because its candidates were and a grave blow to pub- defying the wishes of Whether Gallagher can Constitution, the presi- the (ruling) Swapo-led this time and that dis- too fearful. lic trust in ruling insti- President Donald Trump. remain in the unit or not dent is the commander-in- government,” she said, gruntlement with the tutions’. Edward Gallagher had will be determined by a chief of the country’s before heading into the regime could drive more The court should force been accused of war panel of Navy SEAL offi- armed forces. Gallagher, a final day of campaigning voters towards the oppo- ‘GULF NATIONS Netanyahu to resign or crimes in a high-profile cers that is set to convene 15-year Navy SEAL, had for her Nudo party. sition. temporarily recuse him- case but was found guilty in December. been accused in the stab- Namibia’s Swa-po has Wearing a traditional self from prime ministe- only of a lesser offense. “Contrary to popular bing death of a wounded remained in pow-er Herero dress, Muin- FACE DANGER rial duties, the move- On November 15, Trump belief, I am still here. I did Islamic State prisoner in since its founder Sam jangue spoke of women’s ment said. It was not reversed the demotion not threaten to resign,” Iraq in 2017, attempted Nujoma won the first empowerment, gay righ- FROM TEHRAN’ immediately clear when handed down him under Navy Secretary Richard murder of other civilians democratic election in ts and legalising abor- the court might rule on his conviction. Spencer said, adding, he and obstruction of justice. 1990. But President Hage tion in Namibia. — AFP Washington: The head of US the petition. — Reuters A rankled Trump did not consider Trump’s — AFP Maulana Fazlur Rehman military’s Central Command on Sunday warned that Iran remains on track to carry out a large-scale attack in the SEXIST | SOCIETY Femicide: 137 women have been killed by their partners in France this year, finds report region said that Gulf nations were in danger. Referring to the major attack at the Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, Gen. France marches to condemn domestic violence Kenneth F. McKenzie said, “My judgment is that it is Paris, Nov. 24: Tens of President Emmanuel #NousToutes association, women, the justice and very possible they will attack thousands of people took Macron expressed his soli- which organised the interior ministers and the again.” McKenzie ruled out to the streets of Paris and darity after the end of the protests, estimated the secretary of state for gen- any possibility of a major other French cities to protest. “I give my support turnout much higher at der equality “We can and attack on the Jewish state protest against domestic to every woman who has 100,000 in Paris and 150,000 we should do better,” an but said that Gulf nations violence, after more than experienced gender-based across France. editorial read. were in danger. “It’s the tra- 130 women are believed to or sexual violence. Count The demonstrations took A Council of Europe jectory and the direction have been killed by their on me to continue the place two days before the expert group on domestic that they’re on,” he said. partner or ex-partner in mobilisation of the gov- government is due to pub- violence said France need- “The attack on the oil fields France this year. ernment and the entire lish the results of an inves- ed to offer better protec- in Saudi was stunning in the In Paris, the mostly nation in this great tigation into domestic vio- tion for victims and their depth of its audaciousness. I female activists chanted cause,” he said on Twitter. lence. The government is children and more effec- wouldn’t rule that out going “Abuser, you’ve had it, Some 35,000 people par- also set to announce a tive anti-violence meas- forward,” he added. Netan- women are in the street” ticipated in the march in series of new measures ures. “We cannot continue yahu said Iran was embold- and held purple placards Paris, police said. The aimed at protecting to accept that women are ened by the lack of a resp- bearing the names of being murdered today onse to the series of attacks female victims and slo- I give my support to every woman who has experienced with total impunity. The attributed to it. He vowed gans such as “not another gender-based or sexual violence. Count on me to state must do its job to Israel would respond force- murder more”. Purple is a continue the mobilisation of the government and the entire guarantee the security of fully to any attack. The US symbolic colour used by nation in this great cause. all women in this country,” increased its troop deploy- the women’s rights move- #NousToutes activist said. ment in the Middle East. Women hold placards as they march against domestic violence in Paris. — AP ment. EMMANUEL MACRON, French President — Reuters Beckham left star struck David Beckham was left ‘star struck’ after he PAGE had an encounter with the ‘Mother of 12 Dragons’ from Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke Newsmakers THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI El Nino swings violently in industrial age: Study I was never raised on Washington: Rising surface temperature in the ■ Rising surface tem- ■ Study compared Santa as a kid, so I tropical Pacific Ocean for perature in Pacific chemical deposits prolonged periods leads to Ocean for prolonged found on present-day do not know how to a climate process called periods leads to a cli- corals with similar play this out Statues of cats, a crocodile mummy and a wooden the El Nino, which have mate process called deposits on older statue of goddess Neith are displayed after the become more extreme due — John Legend, announcement of a new discovery carried out by an the El Nino, which coral records repre- to human-induced climate have become more senting relevant sea American singer Egyptian archaeological team in Giza’s Saqqara change, according to a necropolis, south of capital Cairo, on Saturday. — AFP major study with physical extreme due to surface temperatures evidence spanning millen- human-induced cli- from the past 7,000 nia. mate change years IN BRIEF The researchers, including those from the Georgia Institute of Security forces raid Technology in the US, said El Ninos have Southern Oscillation — is for the entire period of Egypt media office become more intense in 25 per cent stronger than the industrial age,” said Cairo: Egyptian security offi- the industrial age, which in the pre-industrial study co-author Kim Cobb cials have raided the offices stand to worsen storms, records. from the Georgia Institute of one of the country’s few drought, and coral bleach- The researchers found of Technology. remaining independent ing. patterns in ENSO with “There were three media outlets, and what has The study, published in swings of heating and extremely strong El Nino- been described as the last the journal Geophysical cooling of the equatorial La Nina events in the 50- bastion of press freedom in Research Letters, com- Pacific waters. year period, but it wasn’t the country, the Guardian pared chemical deposits They said every few just these events. The reported. “Plainclothes secu- found on present-day years alternatively entire pattern stuck out,” rity forces have raided Mada corals — that are depend- spurred El Nino, and the Cobb added. Masr’s office in Cairo,” the People walk on a footbridge across the flooded Riva ent on water temperature sister climate phenome- As part of the study, the outlet said on Twitter. “Staff degli Schiavoni waterfront in Venice — with similar deposits non La Nina — a climate researchers plunged hol- are currently being held on Sunday. — AFP on older coral records rep- pattern where the surface low drill bits into living inside, and their phones have resenting relevant sea temperature of the tropi- coral colonies, and fossil been switched off.” Security surface temperatures cal Pacific Ocean drops coral deposits to extract forces left 3.5 hours later from the past 7,000 years. below the normal. samples. The samples col- after detaining at least three According to the study, “What we’re seeing in lected from more than 20 staff members including the the industrial age swings the last 50 years is outside years of field expeditions editor-in-chief. — Agencies in the tropical Pacific any natural variability. It — from 1981 to 2015 — con- wind and ocean tempera- leaps off the baseline. tained hundreds of Director of Perry tures — called El Nino Actually, we even see this records, they said. — PTI Mason Marks dies NEWS NUGGETS Los Angeles: Longtime pro- TINTIN PRINT SIGNED ducer and director Arthur BY BUZZ TRIPLES Marks, who helmed many DUTCH DOCTOR episodes of the Perry Mason DIES AFTER LASSA SALE ESTIMATES TV series and produced sev- Paris: A print from a eral hit blaxploitation films, FEVER INFECTION classic Tintin comic Iggy Azalea Carti died at age 92. Marks passed The Hague: A Dutch book signed by away Nov. 13 at his home in doctor who contracted American astronaut Woodland Hills, California, Bebe Rexha performs at Lassa hemorrhagic Buzz Aldrin fetched his son Paul said Saturday. Barclays Centre in New fever in Sierra Leone €33,800 ($37,250), triple $366K worth “My brother and I learned York City on Saturday. in West Africa after the auction house’s everything about the film — AFP treating patients has estimate, at a Paris sale of jewellery industry from my father,” said died in hospital, while on Saturday. Paul Marks, who is a TV pro- a second doctor is The image from ducer. “He was a pillar of the undergoing treatment, Explorers on the Moon, Taiwanese actress Pink stolen from industry. He taught us the the top Dutch health a 1950s adventure morals of the industry.” — AP Yang at the red carpet official had said on where the Belgian of the 56th Golden Sunday. reporter becomes the Iggy’s home Horse film awards, The unnamed doctor first human on the Atlanta: Rappers Iggy dubbed the had been flown back to Moon, features an Azalea and Playboi Carti Chinese Eva Longoria (left) and Dania the Netherlands on inscription from have told Atlanta police ‘Oscars’, in Ramirez at ABC’s 30th A model walks the Tuesday and had been Aldrin: First moon- that $3,66,000 worth of Taipei on Anniversary Talk Of The Town ramp during a fash- treated at a special iso- walkers after Tintin. jewellery was stolen Saturday. Gala in Beverly Hills, California, ion show in Budapest lation ward at a hospi- Interest in Tintin from their rental home. — AFP on Saturday. — AFP on Saturday. — AFP tal in Leiden near memorabilia has only The Atlanta Journal- Schiphol airport. strengthened since Constitution reports a “The patient... who author Herge died in police report filed Nov. has been treated in 1983 — an original 17 lists 19 pieces of jew- Won’t happen again: strict isolation, has drawing for a first edi- ellery including dia- Man found ‘Half of Shakespeare’s Henry VIII died last night,” Dutch tion was sold for $1.12 mond rings, platinum Sam Hunt after arrest health minister Bruno million in June this bracelets and luxury Los Angeles: Singer Sam dead in US Bruins said. — AFP year. — AFP watches. Hunt has apologised to his was written by another playwright’ Amethyst Kelly, who fans in the wake of his arrest performs as Iggy Azalea, in Nashville on charges of flat had died New York: It has been Shakespeare’s peer in the Fletcher and told police the theft driving under the influence. widely accepted th- prestigious King’s Men Shakespeare share credit OLIVE RIDLEY IN occurred Nov. 14, when The singer took to Twitter on 3 years ago at Shakespeare worked drama troupe, wrote sev- evenlyPlechá got granu- the back door was Saturday to post his apology. with an uncredited author eral scenes throughout lar, outlining the frequen- ODISHA COAST unlocked so Jordan “Wednesday night I decided Dallas: A US to complete Henry VIII. the Henry VIII based on cy with which the authors Carter, known as to drive myself home after Navy veteran Now, a new algorithm pro- the rhythm of the verses. used certain words to how FOR MASS NESTING Playboi Carti, could get drinking at a friend’s show in whose body vides further proof that Other historians suggest often they used contrac- AKSHAYA KUMAR in. downtown Nashville. It was a was found credit for the play should Philip Messinger, tions, CNN reported. SAHOO The report says that at poor and selfish decision and inside his be evenly split between Fletcher’s frequent collab- The findings almost BHUBANESWAR had made all sorts of some point, they real- I apologize to everyone who apartment in Ronald the Bard and his contem- orator, might’ve had a definitively rule out arrangements for safety ized a designer bag in was unknowingly put at risk Dallas, Texas, porary, John Fletcher. hand in the play, too. Messinger’s involvement. Bringing cheers to of these aquatic ani- which they keep jew- Wayne and let down by it. It won't is believed to The five-act recounting In an attempt to finally But the analysis suggests wildlife and nature mals. ellery was missing from happen again,” he had writ- have lain dead there for of the British monarch’s give credit where credit is that John Fletcher wrote lovers, thousands of According to reports, the second-floor dining ten. The singer, 34, had been three years. life marks a stylistic due, Petr Plechá of the almost half of the play. Olive Ridley turtles have as many as 18 camps room of their 6,500- taken into custody on Ronald Wayne White’s departure from the mas- Czech Academy of The first two scenes of arrived at Gahirmatha have been set up and square-foot (600-square- Thursday. — PTI family said they had ter playwright’s earlier Sciences in Act 1 have been unmistak- Marine Sanctuary in over 50 forest officials meter) home. reported his absence to works, but historians Prague trained an algo- ably the work of Odisha’s Kendrapara have been deployed to It says surveillance the authorities on haven’t agreed on whom rithm to identify patterns Shakespeare based on the district for breeding and protect the Olive video shows a masked numerous occasions. partial credit belongs. in language and rhythm rhythm of the verses, but mass nesting. Ridleys. Besides, two gunman wearing gloves His body was discov- The 19th-century British in all three playwrights’ the next four scenes in the In view of arrival of temporary camps have coming in the back door EX-MEMBER OF ered during an investi- scholar James Spedding works written during the first and second act endangered sea turtles, been built at Babubali just after 9:50 p.m. and gation of apartment was the first to formally same time period as belong to John Fletcher. the forest department and Agarnasi islands. leaving within 10 min- K-POP GIRL GROUP units whose tenants had posit that John Fletcher, Henry VIII. — Agencies utes. — AP not been using water in FOUND DEAD the DeSoto area com- Seoul: K-pop star and TV plex, BBC reported. celebrity Goo Hara was found Staff who broke down UK woman cop quit Twitter over hairstyle abuse dead at her home in Seoul on the bolted front door Jaipur litfest all set to Sunday, police said. Police found him on the Derbyshire: A police offi- were evacuated from “The bit that astounded said an acquaintance found kitchen floor. cer said “sexist and homo- Whaley Bridge when a me was I could not believe the 28-year-old dead at her Mr White, who would make its Doha debut phobic” abuse sparked by dam wall at the nearby that my mere existence home in southern Seoul and have been 51 in 2016, had her hairstyle led her to Toddbrook Reservoir was could cause such a depth reported it to authorities. The worked as a defence con- New Delhi: The Jaipur of Turkey on the occa- leave social media. damaged in August. of feeling.” cause of death tractor since leaving the Literature Festival will sion of the Republic of Deputy chief constable Ms Swann, the senior She told BBC Radio wasn’t immediate- US Navy. He lived alone make its debut in Doha, Turkey’s 75th anniver- Rachel Swann made sever- officer in the operation, Derby: “I can take a bit of ly known. Police after he and his wife their first in the Middle sary; and spokesperson al media appearances noticed comments about banter but then it became refused to provide divorced, and frequently East, from December 12 for Qatar’s ministry of while leading the evacua- Rachel Swann her on social media after sexist and homophobic, further details. travelled outside the US to 14, announced organ- foreign affairs,” they tion of Whaley Bridge in she appeared before cam- and really, really insult- Goo made her on business. isers. said, adding that the full August, BBC reported. lems with social media eras at a press conference. ing. The bit that really debut in 2008 as His mother, Doris The three-day literary list of speakers will be Some viewers mocked and she was shocked her “Yes, I am a woman. Yes, hurt was when people said a member of the Stevens, who lives in carnival, organised by announced soon. her on Twitter. “mere existence could I might have a slightly dif- I had no standards and I girl group Kara, Long Island in New Qatar National Library The JLF, often called Ms Swann said the reac- cause such a depth of feel- ferent hairstyle. Yes, I am was letting policing which had big fol- Goo Hara York, said her son had in partnership with “the greatest literary tion reflected wider prob- ing”. About 1,500 people quite small,” she said. down.” — Agencies lowings in South regularly contacted her Teamwork Arts, produc- show on Earth”, for its Korea, Japan and other Asian but his calls ceased three er of the annual JLF, will Doha edition has in store countries. She later worked years ago. She said she feature renowned liter- informative and stimu- as a solo artist and appeared had reported her son ary figures from around lating events, discus- on many TV shows. In May, missing to several differ- the world to celebrate the sions, and lectures with ent police departments, power of the written participation from all UAE eyes new frontiers with law for Goo was reportedly found unconscious at her home and but had been told that word. sectors of society, includ- was hospitalized. She was because he was an adult The prominent authors ing schools, universities, embroiled last year in public and travelled extensive- and thinkers to attend community groups and disputes with an ex-boyfriend ly for work, a missing the event include special interest groups regulating space tourism and mining who claimed to be assaulted person investigation renowned poet-lyricist — creating a platform for could not be opened. Javed Akhtar, veteran an engaging and vibrant Dubai: The United Arab world map, hopes other- by her. Goo accused the man ◗ UAE, which sent its ◗ ‘We think it’s going of having threatened to cir- “My biggest question actor Sharmila Tagore, exchange of ideas. Emirates, which sent its worldly new industries culate a sex video of her. The is, how in the world author Anita Nair and It goes hand-in-hand first astronaut into space 1st astronaut into to come to (fruition) could be the key to its eco- case made her the subject of could my son have been actor-author Kim with the Library’s cele- this year and has plans to space this year and within the next 10 nomic future. tabloid fodder and malicious dead in that apartment Pereira. “The line-up bration of the Qatar- launch a probe to Mars, is has plans to launch a years,’ Emirates The country already has online messages. In October, and nobody knows any- also has Dr. Amal India 2019 Year of looking at other new fron- probe to Mars, is look- Space Agency chief the most diverse economy another K-pop star Sulli, was thing?” she told Dallas Mohammed Al-Malki, Culture, which features tiers — space tourism and ing at space tourism Mohammed al-Ahbabi in the oil-reliant Gulf, but TV station WFAA. founding dean of the many events in the once-booming proper- found dead at her home near mining. and mining had said Seoul. She was known for her “All them days, holi- College of Humanities November and But first, says the chief ty, tourism and trade sec- outspokenness that was rare days, I just suffered. and Social Sciences at December. “The event of the Emirates Space tors that have made it a among female entertainers in Because nobody wanted Hamad bin Khalifa serves as an incredible Agency, there needs to be regional powerhouse have conservative South Korea. to help find him.” University, Qatar opportunity Qatar to regulation. activities and services of the space agency’s direc- sagged in recent years. Before her death, she White’s third-floor mod- Foundation; Buket meet writers,” said Dr. Within a few months the companies operating in tor general Mohammed al- So now it is looking appeared in a show and ern apartment was locat- Uzuner, selected among Sohair Wastawy, execu- UAE will enact its first the country. Ahbabi told AFP. beyond earth itself, with spoke out against online ed at the very north-west the 75 Most Influential tive director of the space law, he said, “It was approved by the The UAE, whose colossal grand ambitions for a backlash she received over corner of apartment Women of the Republic library. — PTI designed to attract invest- government and now is in skyscrapers and mega- country whose cities rise her lifestyle. — AP complex. — Agencies ment and regulate the its final stage of issuing,” projects put it on the out of the desert. — AFP

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SPORT | Cricket SPORT | Tennis Pink ball Test Nadal & Co. enter to go around first Davis Cup India: Dada 14 Finals since 2012 15 ■ GUIDE TO FORTUNE JNU forms committee even Minister’s statement creates confusion as party yet to take a call Tick the answer and check them below. In which year was before HRD panel report 1Pulitzer Prize We will rest after Tiwari established? JNUSU claims to have received no communication ■ 1917 AGE CORRESPONDENT HOSTEL FEE HIKE the “so-called committee” ■ 1920 NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 of the JNU administra- ■ 1901 tion is timed before the becomes CM, says Puri According to a cir- To resolve the ongoing cular issued by the high-powered committee Who was the first Indian issue between students JNU registrar, the appointed by the HRD SANJAY KAW intention to run for the to win the World 2 and Jawaharlal Nehru committee has given ministry gives its recom- NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 post of Delhi CM. He said Amateur Billiards title? University (JNU) admin- mendations. that BJP has a well- istration, the JNU regis- time till Sunday “The level of shameless- Even as the BJP leader- defined leadership in ■ Wilson Jones trar has announced to evening to the stu- ness with this adminis- ship is yet to take a call on Delhi and there are “peo- ■ Geet Sethi form a high-level commit- dent representatives tration continues to rise whether to declare its ple who have grown up in ■ Manoj Kothari tee. The committee has to send suggestions wherein the mail has not chief ministerial candi- the city.” also given time till been sent to the JNUSU date before the upcoming When asked if he will What is the refrigerant Sunday evening to the even as government Assembly elections in run for Delhi chief minis- 3commonly used for students to send sugges- impasse over the pro- appointed committees Delhi, Union minister As the state presi- ter’s post, Mr Puri told domestic refrigerators? tions. posed hostel fee hike find it common sense to Hardeep Singh Puri on dent, it’s my duty to reporters: “I have no such The students in JNU among other issues. recognise the legitimacy Sunday set the cat among intention. I was a bureau- have been on strike for A three-member high of the elected Union,” the pigeons by announc- ensure that we form crat and now I am a minis- ■ Alcohol nearly four weeks powered committee con- JNUSU alleged. ing that the party will government in Delhi. ter. There are several lead- ■ Ammonia against the draft hostel stituted by the HRD min- Following protests, the fight the polls under the The issue is not who ers in Delhi who are born ■ Neon manual, which has provi- istry on November 18 to varsity had announced a leadership of its state BJP leader and Union min- will be the CM. and brought up here and sions for fee hike, a new restore normal function- “partial” rollback and unit head Manoj Tiwari ister for urban affairs — Manoj Tiwari, are senior BJP leaders.” dress code, and curfew ing of the university has removal of clauses per- and will rest only after Hardeep Singh Puri Mr Tiwari said: “As the SHORT TAKES timings. concluded its discussions taining to the dress code making him the chief addresses party workers Delhi BJP president state president, it’s my According to a circular with various stakehold- and curfew but the stu- minister. in New Delhi on Sunday. duty to ensure that we issued by the JNU regis- ers and is likely to submit dents dubbed it as Addressing the party — PTI form government in Delhi. Man held for betting trar, the committee has to its report soon. “eyewash.” They have workers in Delhi, Mr Puri The issue is not who will get suggestions from stu- The move was criticised been demanding a com- said, “We are going to BJP’s chief ministerial ing the city for 15 consecu- be the CM. Just look at in SA league matches dent representatives to by the JNU Students’ plete “rollback” of the fight the Assembly elec- candidate. tive years. AAP’s restlessness. It find solutions to the Union (JNUSU), who said manual. tion under the leadership Taking a dig at BJP, his AAP’s victory was par- shows that they will not be New Delhi: A 27- of Manoj Tiwari and we party colleague and Rajya ticularly stunning because able to sleep at night.” year-old man will rest only after making Sabha MP Sanjay Singh it came in less than a year When asked about being allegedly involved him the chief minister.” said that this showed that after BJP won the general the CM’s face, Mr Tiwari in cricket betting The minister later clari- the saffron party does not elections. said that such decisions on South African fied in a tweet he meant have anyone to field Mr Tiwari, who is a Lok are taken by the parlia- matches was that BJP would win with a against chief minister Sabha MP from Northeast mentary board. arrested by the Dishant huge mandate under Mr Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi, was appointed as The Assembly polls in Delhi Police. While Malik Tiwari’s leadership and The BJP was reduced to the state BJP president in Delhi are due early next South Africa’s the party has not just three of the 70 seats in 2016. He successfully led year. In the 2013 Assembly Mazansi super league cricket announced any chief min- the 2015 Assembly polls. BJP to a record victory in elections, BJP had placed match was being played in isterial candidate. While the Aam Aadmi the 2017 MCD elections. He its bets on Harsh Vardhan Port Elizabeth, Dishant Malik Soon after Mr Puri’s Party (AAP) registered an hails from Kaimur district while in the 2015 elections was caught red-handed bet- comments, deputy chief electrifying victory by in Bihar. the party had declared for- ting for the match from his minister Manish Sisodia winning 67 seats, Mr Puri’s remark on mer IPS officer Kiran Bedi residence in south Delhi’s congratulated Mr Tiwari Congress could not open Sunday came a day after as its chief ministerial Rajpur Khurd. Till his arrest- for being “named” as the its account event after rul- he said that he had no candidate. ed, Malik had placed 59 bets amounting to `3.36 lakh. Seven mobile phones including a phone which was Man killed by 2 die, 1 hurt being used for receiving 19-yr-old held at Metro rates, two laptops, one register having handwritten fellow inmate after bike details, wi-fi router, settop station with `50L cash box, calculator and mobile in Mandoli jail slips due to chargers were recovered AGE CORRESPONDENT As there were no from him, police said. AGE CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 documents and valid NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 chemical spill A 19-year-old man has reasons for carrying New Delhi: Two men 1 held for theft A 46-year-old inmate of been apprehended by the cash, the case and died and another was Mandoli jail was killed CISF personnel at a money was trans- injured allegedly after of car batteries after he was attacked Delhi Metro station here ferred to the Income coming in contact with with a tile allegedly for allegedly carrying Tax department for an unknown chemical New Delhi: Delhi Police on by his fellow inmate, `50 lakh cash on behalf further probe spilled on the road when Sunday arrested a 21-year-old jail officials said on of a Gujarat-based Cash amount of over their motorcycle slipped man who used to steal bat- Sunday. transport operator, offi- `2 lakh in one single near Kashmere Gate teries from vehicles in Delhi’s The deceased identi- cials said on Sunday. transaction has been here, police said on Vikaspuri area and then sell it fied as Rajeev Khanna They said the incident Sunday. in grey markets of the capital. Members and supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community hold was loaded in jail 20 days took place on Saturday banned since 2017 The deceased have Police said that with the placards during a pride parade in New Delhi on Sunday. — BIPLAB BANERJEE ago in case of cheque evening at the been identified as arrest of the accused they bounce, they said. Barakhamba station fers cash on the instruc- Mahesh Chand (23), a have also solved 12 cases of According to police, when Thakur Dilip tions of his employer resident of Gyanpur house theft and burglary reg- the incident took place reached there with a Dhruv Bhai Pol of and Shivam (21), a resi- istered at Vikaspuri police Toddler dies after slipping from on Wednesday morning bag to board a train to Ahmedabad in Gujarat, dent of Rohini, they station. The accused has when Khanna was sleep- Chandni Chowk sta- a senior CISF officer said, adding that 22- been identified as Akshay, a ing inside the barrack tion. said. The manager said year-old Monu Sharma, resident of Vikaspuri. Police and suddenly, a 26-year- The CISF (Central this cash of `50 lakh was a resident of Usmanpur, have also recovered nine bat- pillion-rider’s hands near hospital old Vinod Kumar, Industrial Security being similarly sent to is undergoing treatment teries from the possession of attacked Khanna with a Force) personnel recov- Chandni Chowk, the in a hospital. the accused. During interro- AGE CORRESPONDENT which she was being time a car was exiting it portion of a tile which ered `50 lakh cash—in officer added. According to the gation, the accused revealed NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 taken to hospital for due which the two wheeler he found outside the bar- denominations of `500, As there were no docu- police, the incident took that during nights he, along check-up by her uncle who lost control after which the rack. `200, and `100—from the ments and valid reasons place on Saturday at with his associate, used to A nine-month-old toddler was riding the two wheel- child fell from the lap of Other inmates were bag of the man. As the for carrying the cash, around 5.45 am when visit residential areas of died after she allegedly er while she was in the lap her elderly grandmother, also present inside the commuter could not the case and money was three persons were Vikaspuri and used to steal fell from the lap of her of her grandmother who said the police. barrack when the inci- explain reasons for car- transferred to the returning on their batteries from cars parked on grandmother who was sit- was a pillion rider, said The Shahadra police dent took place, a senior rying such a huge Income Tax department motorcycle via Pul the roadside. ting pillion on a two- the police. staff at the hospital imme- police officer said. amount in cash, his for further probe, he Duffrian after attending wheeler after they lost bal- The toddler’s father was diately took the child to The victim was rushed employer was sum- said. Notably, cash a marriage. ance at the entrance of also unwell and her moth- the doctors where they to a nearby hospital moned. amount of over `2 lakh Their two-wheeler Pickpocketer held the GTB Hospital in er was taking care of him declared ger brought where he died during His manager, Jalpesh in one single transac- slipped on the main Shahadra area of Delhi. because which they can- dead, police added. the course of treatment K.B. Patel (32), arrived tion has been banned road due to some chemi- inside DTC bus The incident took place not take the child to hospi- A case under appropri- the same day, the officer at the station and said since 2017 by the govern- cal spilled on the main on Friday. The child, a res- tal, police added ate sections has been reg- added. he is involved in the ment as part of a legal road, suspected to have New Delhi: A man was held ident of Gaziabad, was The two-wheeler was istered and action has Post-mortem reports business of transport measure to check black leaked from another for pickpocketing inside a allegedly suffering from entering inside the hospi- been initiated, police are also awaited, police commission and trans- money. vehicle. DTC bus enroute ISBT Anand pneumonia because of tal premise and at the same added. said. They started experi- Vihar, officials said on encing burning sensa- Sunday. The man was identi- tion on their bodies fied as Devi Singh, 23, a resi- allegedly after they dent of Jahangirpuri, they came in contact with said. On Saturday, at around the liquid chemical, a 4.42 pm, mobile patrol van Yet another Haryana girl wins laurels for country senior police official (MPV) staff comprising of said. ASI Josh Kumar and HC MADHUSUDAN SAHOO salary on my practice. He daughter as a world-class range. She had also shown The picket staff from Dayal Singh were deployed NEW DELHI, NOV. 24 always supported and Braving all odds, shooter by providing her her talent by winning Kashmere Gate police at north Delhi’s Burari fly- motivated me in focusing Kajal clinched gold all possible facilities to nine medals, including station deployed in the over when a person Rohtak-based rifle shoot- on the game instead of and bronze in the hone her talent. four gold, in the national area immediately took informed them about a quar- er Kajal Saini, who dis- paying heed to the team event in the “Kajal’s journey from shooting championship them to Aruna Asaf Ali rel in a DTC bus at the near- played indomitable spirit expenses. Hence, I give Asian championship. winning gold at the col- held in Kerala in 2017 and Hospital, from where by bus stop, said DCP (PCR) of “never give up”, recent- full credit of my success It was not easy for her lege tournament to the 2018. Since Kajal was fac- they were referred to Sharat Kumar Sinha. The ly bagged gold medal in to my father Vijay Saini as no other member Asian Championship was ing multiple issues during JPN Hospital, the offi- accused had pickpocketed the 14th Asian shooting and coach Manoj Kumar of her family had ever not easy. Not just she, we her practice owing to cial added. the wallet of a 60-year-old championship in Doha who guided me to reach too had to face several rented rifles, they had to Two of them died dur- passenger in the bus and on (Qatar). the top,” Kajal said. participated in shoot- challenges. Since borrow money from rela- ing the course of treat- cursory search, the wallet Braving all odds, she Hailing from the small ing matches earlier, Haryana has no range for tives to buy a rifle for her ment while the third containing `310 and some made not only Haryana town of Rohtak in she said. 50-metre rifle shooting, in 2017. injured person is under- documents were recovered but the country proud by Haryana, Kajal recounted Kajal had to go to her “The new rifle proved going treatment at the from him. When the MPV clinching two medals — how it was difficult for maternal uncle’s house in lucky for her as she JPN Hospital, he said. staff reached the spot, the gold and bronze — in the her to pursue a shooting Karni Singh shooting Najafgarh four years ago became a national cham- A case has been regis- accused tried to flee but was team event in the champi- career. “My father was not range in Tughlaqabad for so that she could practise pion by winning gold in tered and further inves- overpowered. A case was onship. financially sound to buy the South Asian Games, to at the Tughlaqabad range the All-India inter-univer- tigation is underway to registered and the accused Rejoicing her achieve- rifle for me by paying Kajal Saini be held in Kathmandu daily. She used to board a sity tournament held in identify the vehicle was handed over to the local ment, Kajal, however, lakhs but I didn’t lose con- (Nepal) from December 1. DTC bus from Najafgarh Jaipur. She was also from which the said police, the DCP said. said it was not easy for fidence. I tried hard and rifle just before a match Her father is employed early in the morning to selected to represent chemical leaked. her to grab these medals continued practising and I had to participate by the Delhi government reach Tughlaqabad and India in the World A crime team visited THE ANSWERS TO TODAY’S GUIDE TO FORTUNE as no other member of shooting by procuring a with a borrowed rifle and is posted at the fire return late in the University Games held in the spot and picked up

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1917 1917 ■ ■ game and my father spent owner, out of the blue, At present, Kajal is he is leaving no stone ually improved after prac- narrow margin,” he said. the majority share of his refused to provide me a working very hard at unturned to establish his tising at Tughlaqabad added. — PTI It’s all in mind PAGE Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque on Sunday said they need to work on their mental strength Cricket 14 ahead of the long Test season next year THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI

I’m sure we’ll get an answer from Kohli at some stage. — Tim Paine, Australia skipper is hopeful that his Indian counterpart would soon agree to his request to play Day/Night Test in Australia

SHORT TAKES Clean up HCA: Rayudu to Azhar Hyderabad: Ambati Rayudu on Sunday hit back at former India captain and HCA president Mohammed Azharuddin for calling him a “frustrated crick- eter” and asked him to ‘clean up’ Hyderabad cricket and “save generations of future cricketers.” The 34-year old Rayudu, who has represented Skipper Virat Kohli leads the team out for a lap of honour around the Eden Gardens after completing a 2-0 whitewash against Bangladesh. — AFP India in 55 one-day internationals and six T20 internationals for the country, told Azharuddin “let’s not make it personal” and there was a opportunity to clean up Hyderabad cricket. “Hi @azharflicks let’s not make it personal. da issue is bigger dan us. We both knw wats goin on in hca. u hav a god given opportunity to clean up hyd cricket. i strongly urge u 2 iso- Day-Night contrast late urself from da seasoned crooks. u wil b savin generations of future cricketers. India consolidate #cleanuphydcricket,” he tweet- Bangla prove no match for India as they succumb to innings defeat ed. Rayudu had pulled out of Kolkata, Nov. 24: An 4-iin-aa-rrow India It was India's sev- top spot the coming Ranji Trophy tour- untested pink ball was became enth consecutive not able to reduce the 7 nament attacking the HCA and the first team to register series win. It's is India on Sunday consoli- in a tweet on Saturday urged glaring gulf between the Kohli gives marketing idea dated their position at the Telangana Minister for Industry two teams as India bull- four consecutive Test now their longest win- and Municipal Administration K dozed Bangladesh by an wins by an innings mar- ning streak. The previ- top of ICC World Test T Rama Rao to look into the innings and 46 runs in gin. They won the last ous longest streak was Championship after com- “rampant corruption” and their first ever day-night pleting a 2-0 series victo- address it. — PTI Test to record their 12th two Tests against South of six wins in 2013: four to promote longer format home series win in a row. Africa by an innings, as against Australia and ry over Bangladesh. Azam ton in vain With Bangladesh well as both Tests in this two against West Indies. Kolkata, Nov. 24: Creating could interact with Team taken it forward with resuming their second a buzz around Test cricket India players during sheer hard work and self 360 points as Aussies win innings at 152 for six on series. with attractive marketing, lunch. “I think all these belief, according to Kohli. day three and trailing Wickets taken by India’s fast bowlers in this similar to ODIs and T20s, things will really bring “Test cricket is a mental India, who are yet to drop Brisbane: Australia went one up India by 89 runs, it was is a must to change an that strength into Test battle. We’ve learnt to a point in the nine-team in their two-Test series against simply a matter of time 19 Test, which is the most by them in a home Test. established psyche among cricket and people would stand up — it all started Pakistan when they won the for the home team to fans for the traditional for- want to come in and have from Dada’s (Sourav championship, reached 360 first Test by an innings and five complete formalities. WHEN INDIAN PACERS mat, India skipper Virat an experience of a Test Ganguly) team. The belief points after the compre- runs at the Gabba in Brisbane The Virat Kohli-led side Kohli suggested on match. It should be an is key and to be honest hensive innings victory. on Sunday. After beginning eventually completed the EDGED SPINNERS AT HOME Sunday. event where you come and we’ve worked hard, and their second innings 340 runs job in less than 50 min- In a euphoric response to experience cricket, not reaping the rewards of it,” Aussies at distant behind Australia and then los- utes for their fourth Pace Spin Opponents Season Result the pink-ball contest, close just sit there and watch in Kohli said. ing three cheap wickets in the straight innings victory, to 50,000 fans attended you know, hot conditions. Home and Away second afternoon session on Saturday, becoming the first team 33 5 Bangladesh 2019-20 India won 2-0 (2) India’s maiden day/night So I think there has to be Kohli endorsed a home the Pakistanis put up stern to achieve the feat. 30 9 England 1933-34 India lost 0-2 (3) Test which had a lot of more for the fan. I totally and away format for the Australia are on 116 points resistance before finally suc- Barring Mushfiqur activities on the sidelines. agree with that and has to World Test Championship, after winning the first cumbing late in the final ses- Rahim (74), Bangladesh 30 22 Sri Lanka 2017-18 India won 1-0 (3) “I think it’s very, very be marketed well.” saying it would be more sion. Babar Azam scored a batsmen were once again crucial to market Test reflective of the team’s match of its ongoing home magnificent century and found wanting against 27 25 England 2005-06 Draw 1-1 (3) cricket like we do for ODIs India open to play D/N performance. Test series against Mohammad Rizwan fell five high quality pace bowl- 58 26 Pakistan 1979-80 India won 2-0 (6) and T20Is. It’s not only the Test Down Under “I think the more bal- Pakistan. Australia and runs short of his first as ing, folding up for 195 in job of the players but it Kohli said India were anced format would be one Pakistan were dismissed for 41.1 overs. 45 40 WI 1978-79 India won 1-0 (6) spreads out to the manage- open to playing a day- series home and one away. England had earlier settled 335. Yasir Shah also made his They were bowled out ment the cricket Board night Test in Australia. “I We are playing very good for 56 points each from highest Test score with a fight- for 130 on day one. For 38 35 WI 1983-84 India lost 0-3 (6) and the home broadcast- think a good practise cricket but we played only their five-match Ashes ing 42 to allow the Pakistanis to the second time in the 37 35 England 1981-82 India won 1-0 (6) ers about how you portray game before that and two Tests away in the Test series, which ended in a 2- head to the second Test with series, the match fin- a particular product to the enough time to prepare — Championship,” the some momentum despite the ished well inside three people,” Kohli said. we’re open to doing any- Indian skipper said. 2 draw. Sri Lanka and New loss. — AFP days. India had ham- games. the team’s score of 152/6, “If you create an excite- thing,” Kohli said. “You can praise our team Zealand are on 60 points Brief scores: Pakistan 240 & mered Bangladesh by an “Only your belief can Mushfiqur batted in ment only around the T20 “You can’t just play it on on our performance. But each after drawing the 335 in 84.2 overs (Babar innings and 130 runs in make you win. With the aggressive fashion, cricket and not much a short notice, like I men- to say that we are domi- Azam 104, Mohammad the series-opener in way the pacers are bowl- smashing Ishant Sharma around Test cricket then tioned last time. If there’s nating like no other team two-match series 1-1. Rizwan 95; Josh Hazlewood Indore. ing now, they can pick up and Ravindra Jadeja for in the psyche of the fans time to prepare, we’re is a very subjective thing 4/63, Mitchell Starc 3/73) With the resounding wickets anywhere. Even two boundaries each in there’s already a certain open to take up Test crick- to think of. If we played TOP FIVE TEST lost to Australia 580. win, India also extended the spinners. These guys their respective overs. template that’s estab- et in any manner.” two series away and two at their lead in the World are very hungry and I Umesh Yadav brought an lished,” he added. home and we had 300 CAPTAINS Test Championship by feel we are in the right end to Mushfiqur’s Kohli said Test cricket Following in Dada’s points, then you can say collecting 120 points kind of space and every- innings when he mist- needs to be strengthened footsteps we played really well,” from the two-match one is enjoying playing imed a hit, which was and suggested the idea of Emerging triumphant in said Kohli, who had earli- Test Captains WATLING AND series, taking their over- in this team,” said Kohli. taken easily by R. Jadeja. having interaction with the mental battles that er proposed doubling all tally to 360 from seven Resuming on 59 with — PTI the fans, especially school Test cricket throws began points for away wins. wins children during the in the era of On top of the game 53 Graeme Smith (SA) SANTNER PUT games. “I think if if Sourav India also became the SCORECARD hurt 39, Mehidy Hasan c Kohli b there’s enough buzz creat- Ganguly first team to complete four 48 Ricky Ponting (Aus) KIWIS ON TOP Ishant 15, Ebadat Hossain c Kohli b ed around Test cricket and the cur- successive innings wins Bangladesh (1st innings): 106 Yadav 0, Al-Amin Hossain c Saha b then there will be a lot rent with their pink-ball Test 41 Steve Waugh (Aus) Mount Maunganui: England India (1st innings): 347-9 decl. Yadav 21, Abu Jayed (not out) 2. more keenness to come to Indian win over Bangladesh. “I 36 Clive Lloyd (WI) were battling for survival after Bangladesh (2nd innings): Extras (b8, lb9, w5) 22. Total (in the stadium. Like you side can only say we are at the Mitchell Santner took three Shadman Islam lbw b Ishant 0, 41.1 overs) 195. have in venues abroad, has top of our game. You can’t 33* Virat Kohli (Ind) cheap wickets following a Imrul Kayes c Kohli b Ishant FoW: 1-0, 2-2, 3-9, 4-13, 4-82, 5-133, there’s something or the judge your team’s domi- match-turning double century 5,Mominul Haque c Saha b Ishant 0, 6-152, 7-152, 8-184, 9-195. other happening, maybe a nance with just seven STATS: S. PERVEZ by BJ Watling in the first Test Mohammad Mithun c Shami b Bowling: Ishant 13-2-56-4, Yadav play area for games. games.” — PTI QAISER against New Zealand on Yadav 6, Mushfiqur Rahim c Jadeja 14.1-1-53-5, Shami 8-0-42-0, Ashwin Maybe schoolchildren Sunday. b Yadav 74, Mahmudullah retired 5-0-19-0, Jadeja 1-0-8-0. After New Zealand declared at 615 for nine on day four in Mount Maunganui, England SHORTEST TESTS WITH AN were 55 for three at stumps, OUTRIGHT RESULT IN INDIA needing a further 207 on the Our pacers hunt in pack: Shastri final day if they are to make the Balls Opponent Venue Season Black Caps bat again. Kolkata, Nov. 24: If the seas. Watling swung the match firmly Indian bowling unit has “They need expo- 968 Bangladesh Kolkata 2019-20 New Zealand’s way with his Test developed into a lethal and sure, they’re very best 205 and a record-breaking most feared one, it’s pre- strong in their coun- 1028 Afghanistan Bangalore 2018 partnership with Santner who cisely because the bowlers try but need to learn 1213 Australia Mumbai 2004-05 scored a maiden century and have learnt to hunt in a when they travel. The then capped his remarkable day pack, head coach Ravi more the exposure, the 1262 West Indies Mumbai 2013-14 by taking three wickets for six Shastri said on Sunday. better they’ll get. They 1325 South Africa Ranchi 2019-20 runs. “It’s not going to be easy The trio of Ishant need more strength in to get seven wickets on that Sharma (9/78), Umesh their pace attack over- (pitch),” Santner said. England Yadav (8/82) and seas. If they have that, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler Mohammed Shami, who they can compete bet- blamed scoreboard pressure for picked up two wickets in ter,” Shastri suggest- Pink ball Test to go the tourists' predicament after the first innings, spit fire ed. they had held the upper hand with the pink ball to India bowling when New Zealand were 197 for demolish Bangladesh in coach Bharat Arun five before Watling's marathon little more than two days. too was effusive in around India: Dada effort kept them in the field for “The discipline and the Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav. his praise for the a tiring 201 overs. That’s a big hunger to win (is there). Indian pacers. Kolkata, Nov. 24: Following despite the overwhelming learning point for us. Just when They understand how has taken time. I think in said the current crop of “They do hunt as a thunderous success of response from local crowd. you think you're getting to the important it is to support the last 15 months they Indian fast bowlers have a pack and they do the first-ever day-night “Hopefully it will spread place you need to be, and one another and bowl as a played a lot of cricket in learnt it the hard way. take pride in others’ Test at Eden Gardens, to other parts of the coun- doing the hard work, there’s a unit. That’s when you cre- foreign territory and that’s “They’ve been together performances and BCCI president Sourav try and I am convinced it lot more hard work to come,” ate pressure and that’s how they learnt,” Shastri that for some time and that’s the real secret Ganguly on Sunday prom- will. This will revive Test he said. — AFP when things happen. They said. they know there’s no short behind this pack (of ised to take the pink ball cricket because it is differ- Brief scores: England 353 & know they are arguably In recent times, India cut. Individuals will not fast bowlers). That’s game to all parts of the ent for people. Everything 55/3 in 27.4 overs (Rory the best side in the world,” twice travelled to West win it and they know it.” what has given them country. changes with time includ- Burns 31, Joe Denly (bat- Shastri said. Indies, winning and 2-0 on The India coach also had all the success,” he Ganguly said he will ing people’s taste. I remem- ting) 7; Mitchell Santner 3/6) “We are bowling as a unit both the occasions a word of advise for said. “We’re an experi- soon speak to Virat Kohli ber when T20 started in vs New Zealand 615/9d in and you feel proud as an (October 2018, August 2019) Bangladesh, saying the enced bowling attack and to know his thoughts 2007 and India won the 201 overs (BJ. Watling 205, Indian sitting outside and and also triumphed 2-1 on Tigers need to have a the beauty of the attack is about the game and said World Cup, the format was Mitchell Santner 126; Sam seeing men at work in such the Australia soil in strong pace attack like how quickly they adapt to it can’t be held in not given a lot of value,” he Curran 3/119, Ben Stokes a professional manner. It December 2018. Shastri India to be successful over- situations.” — PTI Kolkata every time said. — PTI 2/74). Todd on top PAGE Brendon Todd surges into a two-shot lead at the RSM Classic golf in Georgia to leave himself within Games 15 sight of a third consecutive PGA Tour victory THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI Bayern slam four Spain hand GBRexit past Duesseldorf Berlin, Nov. 24: surrendered possession. We’ve got a huge Nadal & Co. enter their first Davis Cup Finals since ’12 Managerless Bayern Serge Gnabry continued Munich went second in the his goal-scoring run when day, a historic day Madrid, Nov. 24: Rafael Bundesliga on Saturday he was presented with a for us tomorrow, Nadal inspired Spain into with a 4-0 romp at Fortuna simple tap-in by Thomas their first Davis Cup final Duesseldorf as leaders Mueller seven minutes and we’re going to since 2012 as he teamed up Borussia Moenchengl- later. with Feliciano Lopez to adbach suffered a shock 2-0 Lewandowski turned leave it all out there. secure a dramatic last- defeat at Union Berlin. provider again with the — Vasek Pospisil, Canadian tennis four victory over Britain Bayern’s interim coach 70th-minute cross which player on Davis Cup final in Madrid. Hansi Flick enjoyed his Coutinho swept into the The hosts trailed 1-0 third straight win since net to complete the rout. after Lopez’s singles Niko Kovac was sacked In Berlin, Gladbach suf- defeat by Kyle Edmund on earlier this month as fered their third defeat this SHORT TAKES Saturday, but Nadal Munich moved to within a season as they became the thrashed Dan Evans point of Gladbach. latest top six club to lose to Champ Wilder before partnering Lopez Bayern routed Dusseldorf Union. in a 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/8) win with goals by Philippe Having already beaten remains unbeaten in the deciding doubles Coutinho, Serge Gnabry, Dortmund and Freiburg over Jamie Murray and Benjamin Pavard and this season at their Alten Las Vegas: Unbeaten Deontay Neal Skupski. Coretin Tolisso, with Foersterei stadium, Union Wilder landed a devastating Spain will face Canada Robert Lewandowski fail- took the lead with 15 min- right hand to knock out Luis in Sunday’s final after the ing to score in a league utes gone when Nigeria Ortiz in the seventh round and North Americans won game for the first time this striker Anthony Ujah retain his World Boxing Council their semifinal against season and ending his headed home a cross.’ heavyweight title. Russia, which was also record 11-match run. Union ensured their The 34-year-old Wilder decided in the doubles However it was the fourth straight league win remains on course to achieve rubber. Poland forward who forced in stoppage time when his goal of unifying all four Five-time champions a corner from which winger Julian Ryerson heavyweight belts despite Spain were indebted to Pavard scored the opening floated in a cross, which being largely outboxed by Ortiz world number one Nadal goal after 11 minutes. deflected off a Gladbach before the explosive one-punch for a virtuoso display as His France team-mate defender to present finish at the MGM Grand Hotel the 33-year-old continues Tolisso then doubled the Swedish striker Sebastian in Las Vegas late Saturday his hunt for a fifth Davis lead in the 27th minute Andersson with an easy night. “When I see the right Cup crown, having first after Duesseldorf's US header to round off a fine shot, it is baby good night,” lifted the title himself in international Zack Steffen win. — AFP Wilder said. 2004. The “Bronze Bomber” record- Spain lost their last ed his 10th straight title Davis Cup final to the defence to equal Muhammad Czech Republic six years Ali who achieved the feat ago. REINE, ADELAIDE SCORE between 1974 and 1978. Edmund had earlier jus- Wilder waited patiently for his tified the decision of AS 10-MAN LYON WIN big moment and when it came, British captain Leon with just nine seconds left in Smith to select him ahead Paris, Nov. 24: Lyon edged slotted in his 10th league the round, it was stunning. of three-time Grand Slam past Nice 2-1 at the goal of the season from He followed a pawing jab with champion Andy Murray Groupama Stadium on the penalty spot after a crushing straight right that by seeing off Lopez 6-3, 7-6 Saturday despite playing being hacked down him- sent Ortiz’s head snapping back (7/3). 56 minutes with 10 men to self by Nice centre-back and his body crashing into the But Nadal swatted aside shoot up the table as Christophe Herelle. ropes before landing on the Evans 6-4 6-0 to set up the coach Rudi Garcia But Lyon’s march to vic- canvas. “That was a punch doubles showdown. claimed his third win in tory was dealt a blow in intended to hurt for sure,” said Murray and Skupski four Ligue 1 games. the 34th minute as the American. — AFP more than held their own The home side, who lost Fernando Marcal was in the face of a partisan to Garcia's former club sent off for a dreadful home crowd and a Marseille before the challenge on Nice young- Dutch legend pumped-up Nadal at the international break, ster Hichem Boudaoui. Caja Magica, but saw a moved up to fifth in the Kasper Dolberg pulled on wrong foot break point come and go congested table having one back for the visitors in the 11th game of the started the day 14th. with 12 minutes remain- The Hague: Former Dutch foot- first set before losing a tie- Jeff Reine-Adelaide ing, but Nice defender ball great Marco van Basten break. gave Lyon a 10th-minute Patrick Burner was also apologised Saturday after he The Britons saw four set Spain’s Feliciano Lopez (left) and Rafael Nadal celebrate after defeating Great Britain’s Jamie Murray and Neal lead with a low finish dismissed late on and points pass them by in the from the edge of the area, Lyon claimed all three was heard using a Nazi greeting Skupski during their doubles semifinal match at the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid on Saturday. Spain won the match to ridicule a Dutch television second set, including before Moussa Dembele points. — AFP 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/8). — ROYAL SPANISH TENNIS FEDERATION journalist’s German during an three in the breaker, with interview. Nadal saving one by pro- Van Basten, 55, who is regard- ducing an incredible lob ed as one of the game’s best on the stretch. ever strikers, made the com- A place in the final was ment on Fox Sports pay-to-view sealed on a second match New format is succesful: Pique channel after an interview point. Madrid, Nov. 24: “I think this is the base ahead of the Eredivisie clash CANADA IN MAIDEN The competition is an absolute success. The most Barcelona footballer and from there it will between Ajax and Heracles. TITLE CLASH important thing is that it has a soul... The players His words could be heard in Gerard Pique has insisted have reactions that they don’t even have in the grow a lot,” added Pique. the studio moments after TV Earlier on Saturday, the the inaugural Davis Cup Grand Slams. Things are going to be retouched. “Things are going to be presenter Hans Kraay’s inter- 20-year-old Shapovalov Finals in Madrid have The issue of the schedules must be retouched. retouched, obviously. The view in German with Heracles’ had drawn Canada level been an “absolute suc- issue of the schedules German manager Frank by beating Khachanov cess”, although he did — GERARD PIQUE must be retouched. But Wormuth. “Not too pretty, sieg after Rublev's win over admit some changes on the new Davis Cup format that’s what happens to heil, pfannkuchen (pancake),” Pospisil in the opening would have to be made in events when the format is Van Basten said, using the Nazi match. future. “The competition is an he added. changed,” he added. German greeting during World The Canadian pair then The controversial week- absolute success,” Pique There have been some Pique arrived at the Caja War II. His words unleased a edged out Khachanov and long finals were launched told broadcasters issues at the Caja Magica, Magica to watch Spain's Twitter storm and during half- Rublev in a thrilling by Pique’s investment Movistar on Saturday. with low attendances for semi-final against Britain time in the match AC Milan for- deciding-set tie-break. company Kosmos, replac- “The most important many matches, while after playing in ward made his excuses for what It was their third Davis ing the old World Group thing is that it has a soul... Wednesday’s group-stage Barcelona's 2-1 win over he termed an “ill-placed joke”. Cup semifinal, after previ- which saw teams play The players have reac- tie between the United Leganes earlier on “It was not my intention at all ous last-four defeats in each other in longer ties tions that they don’t even States and Italy ended at Saturday. to shock people. I only wanted 1913 and 2013. — AFP spread across the year. have in the Grand Slams,” 4:04am local time. — AFP to ‘explain’ Hans’ German,” a Van Basten said. — AFP NATIONAL | T20 CHETAN, Kohli is in elite company Rahul helps BIKKU CLAIM first saw Virat Kohli at fastest captain in the his- a picturesque ground tory of Test cricket to Karnataka Ilocated on the out- reach 5000 runs. He is just 4TH ROUND skirts of Kuala Lumpur 31 years of age and his called the Kinrara Oval. It Hemant Kenkre tally of runs and cen- beat Punjab Bengaluru: Chetan Shivram and was 2008 and the occasion turies, with his trade- Dr Bikku Babu took advantage was the International Silly Point mark consistency will see Surat, Nov. 24: K. L. of the pull-outs by most of the Cricket Council (ICC) us looking at a new record Rahul slammed an heavyweights to stage a dra- Under-19 World Cup. in the years to come. With unbeaten 84 to help matic comeback for MRF in the India had qualified for the Cricket in India (BCCI) less than phenomenal. 70 international hun- defending champions Champions Yacht Club FMSCI semifinal of the presti- had just announced that The Delhi lad with a insa- dreds in the kitty, and Karnataka thrash Punjab Indian National Rally gious youth cricket tour- they would host a Inter- tiable appetite for being (hopefully) many more by seven wickets in a Championship here on Sunday. nament. The Indian club tourney called the on the crease and scoring years to follow, one can Group ‘B’ Super League The speedy but shrewd duo media presence (till they Indian Premier League runs can best be com- only imagine the figure game in the Syed Joel Embiid (right) of Philadelphia 76ers blocks a shot by made it a spectacular 1-2 for reached the penultimate (IPL) and there was pared with a Swiss made he will end up with when Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 Duncan Robinson of Miami Heat during their NBA game in the Reds as the carefully laid stage) was just about four 'space' provided for young precision timepiece. A he does hang up his boots. tournament here on Philadelphia on Saturday. The 76ers won 113-86. — AP out but treacherous stages or five regulars which cricketers to be a part of dependable element that More than the runs that Sunday. wiped out anybody who dared swelled the moment they the professional league. will never go out of keep flowing from his bat, Pacer Ronit More to challenge them. Starting beat New Zealand and The Indian Under-19 synch. one can see a major bagged four wickets to from the fifth and fourth posi- were to play South Africa team was managed by the Virat's track record, so change the way he is lead- help Karnataka restrict tions, Chetan and Dr Bikku pre- in the Final. late Gopal Bose, former far in his career is nothing team India. The inde- Punjab to 163/6 served their cars before going Captaining India, Virat Bengal opener and one of ing less than remarkable. cisiveness which was before Rahul's blazing LA Lakers are in all out in the final stage to did not get too many runs the most stylish batsmen His consistency has little apparent when he led the 48-ball 84 enabled the claim the mantle of winner and in his teams winning to come out of the parallels in modern crick- side in South Africa, team to reach the target runner-up in the K-1000 Rally. cause in the final but his Eastern part of India. His et. Barring Australian England and Australia with two overs to spare. Defending champion and contribution in the semi- concern, while the tour- Steve Smith and Kane seems to have gone and It was Karnataka's third seventh heaven overnight leader Gaurav Gill final against the Kiwis nament was going on, was Williamson (whose wick- today one sees a much successive win in the was among the biggest casual- helped the team to stay that the youngsters under et Virat had snared in the more confident captain. tournament. They now sit Los Angeles, Nov. 24: Jaren Jackson fell trying to ties as he cried out in the morn- ahead in the Duckworth his command would stick ICC U-19 World Cup semis Totally involved in the atop of the points table. LeBron James and the Los grab an inbounds pass. ing itself, with his car refusing Lewis influenced match. to the task on hand and against the Kiwis) there game at all times (on and For Punjab, young open- Angeles Lakers stretched Coming into the game off to even start after the belting it One distinctly remem- not lose focus thanks to is no other batsman who off the field) and one who er Shubman Gill fell for their NBA winning streak a 130-127 victory over the received on Day 1. He and all his bers a straight drive and a the buzz around the IPL comes out and delivers in is not afraid to take a call. 11. They also lost other to seven games Saturday Thunder in Oklahoma City favoured JK Tyre Motorsport cover drive, both punches recruitment. all formats — Test, One The two home series opener Abhishek Sharma with a gritty 109-108 victo- on Friday, James knew the teammates bit the dust, allow- that came from sheer tim- “Performances here will Day and Twenty20 (T20) against the Proteas and (5) cheaply to be reeling at ry over the Grizzlies in Lakers might be feeling the ing a free run to the MRF men. ing and poise with the make a big difference to — on a regular basis. Like Bangladesh, are not the 18-2. Memphis. effects of the back-to-back Akshara’s Chetan Shivram, ball racing through the the careers of these his illustrious predeces- best examples to boast of Skipper Mandeep Singh James scored 30 points on the road. who had won Round 2 as well Bermuda grass covered young cricketers,” he had sors Sachin Tendulkar when it comes to leader- (76 off 50 balls) held the and pulled down six It was also close in in almost similar fashion, outfield for boundaries. said, while adding a rider: and Sunil Gavaskar, who ship as both teams looked innings from one end and rebounds and Anthony Charlotte, where Zach emerged as the overall INRC Those strokes have stayed “If they win this tourna- were always compared to more in the dumps than took the team out of the Davis added 22 points and LaVine’s career-high 49 Championship leader with this with me ever since. ment, they will have a their peers — Brain Lara, out of them. But they do rubble. Anmolpreet Singh blocked five shots as the points included a game- victory. He (with Dilip Sharan as When one watched him long and promising Ricky Ponting (in give an indication of how (11) failed to convert his Lakers rallied late to winning three-pointer off co-driver) claimed his own cat- score a fluent 136 against future ahead,” he added. Sachin’s case) and Viv the skipper is functioning start as Punjab lost the snatch the win. a steal by teammate Coby egory too, the INRC 3, with an Bangladesh in India's Two cricketers, Virat Richards and Greg and the level of confi- third wicket with 55 on James drove for a layup White, that gave the overall timing of 1:47:37:300 first ever day-night Test and Ravindra Jadeja Chappell (in Gavaskar's), dence he has in his team. the board. with 1:30 remaining to cap Chicago Bulls a 116-115 vic- hours. That was just 12 seconds match at the Eden (three if one counts Virat is happily crafting There is no doubt about Brief Scores: Punjab 163/6 a 7-0 scoring run that put tory over the Hornets. faster that Dr Bikku Babu (with Gardens, Kolkata, the Siddharth Kaul) did make his path to his own ends Virat's batsmanship. One (Mandeep Singh 76, the Lakers up 107-105 — LaVine made 13 of 17 Milen George) of Team memories came back. it to the IPL and conse- and in his own way. does hope that the forth- Gurkeerat Singh 44, Ronit and they wouldn’t trail three-point attempts and 17 Champions, who pursued him February 2008, around quently the Indian cricket His hundred against coming, tougher New More 4/27) lost to again. of 28 shots overall. relentlessly all through the day. the ICC U-19 tournament, team in the bigger for- Bangladesh puts Virat on Zealand tour will give Karnataka 167/3 (K. L. Memphis, down by one He became just the third The doctor finished ahead of was a watershed moment mats of the game. From par with Ponting — 41 Virat an opportunity to Rahul 84 n. o., Manish with 1.3 seconds remain- player in NBA history to Chetan in the day’s first stage, in Indian cricket. The 2008 till now, the rise of International hundreds stamp himself further as Pandey 33, Mayank ing, had a final chance, but make 13 or more threes in a SS5. Board of Control for Virat has been nothing as captain — and the a decisive captain. Markande 1/33). — PTI they came up empty when game. — AFP Top prize PAGE Eliud Kipchoge, the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours, and 400 metres hurdles world Games 16 champion Dalilah Muhammad win Athlete of the Year THE ASIAN AGE MONDAY | 25 NOVEMBER 2019 | NEW DELHI

ITALIAN LEAGUE Mahrez scores HIGUAIN No Chelsea as Pep’s men win, BRACE KEEPS We don’t care what Reds down Palace JUVE ON TOP happens to other Milan, Nov. 24: Gonzalo teams — Liverpool, London, Nov. 24: Higuain grabbed a sec- Manchester City kept THE RESULTS ond-half brace to fire Leicester, Chelsea Premier League leaders Juventus to a 3-1 win at Liverpool in their sights PREMIER LEAGUE Atalanta that kept the — we have to keep on Saturday after battling champions top of Serie A running back to beat Chelsea. Arsenal 2 on Saturday, despite Inter blues for City Leicester saw off (Lacazette 18, 90+6) Milan’s comfortable 3-0 — Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester Brighton 2-0 to stay in sec- Southampton 2 win at Torino that kept City star player after their 2-1 EPL ond place, eight points (Ings 8, Ward-Prowse them in touch with the win over Chelsea behind Jurgen Klopp’s 71) leaders. men, while struggling Maurizio Sarri’s Juve Arsenal needed a stop- Bournemouth 1 left it late to seal victory SHORT TAKES page-time goal to draw 2-2 (Cook 59) in Bergamo after Robin with lowly Southampton. Wolves 2 Gosens had nodded Saina pulls out of Liverpool’s hard-fought (Moutinho 21, Jimenez Atalanta ahead after 56 2-1 win at Crystal Palace 31) minutes. PBL Season Five meant defending champi- But Higuain hit back ons City went into their Brighton 0 with two goals in eight New Delhi: Star shuttler Saina evening match against Leicester 2 minutes before Paulo Nehwal on Sunday pulled out of high-flying Chelsea 12 (Perez 64, Vardy 82- Dybala marked his 200th the upcoming Premier points behind the paceset- pen) Serie A appearance with Badminton League to prepare ters. the third goal one minute herself for the next inter- N’Golo Kante gave the Crystal Palace 1 into injury time. national season. The visitors a deserved lead (Zaha 82) Juve stay one point 29-year-old midway through the first Liverpool 2 ahead of second-placed Saina, who half at the Etihad but City (Mane 49, Firmino 85) Inter Milan, who out- played for hit back with a deflected played Torino in torren- North Eastern shot from Kevin De Everton 0 tial rain in Turin, as Warriors in last Bruyne and a trademark Norwich 2 Atalanta drop to sixth PBL last, will not be seen in Riyad Mahrez strike to (Cantwell 54, Srbeny place after their fourth action in the fifth edition to be win 2-1. 90+2) league game without a played between January 20 and Pep Guardiola’s men win. “We suffered, but in February 9. were never entirely com- Manchester City 2 the final 20 minutes we “Hey everyone, I won’t be part fortable with a one-goal (De Bruyne 29, Mahrez gave everything we had to of the PBL Season 5. I haven’t lead but their margin of 37) bring the win home,” said been well most part of the year victory could have been Chelsea 1 Sarri. due to pancreatitis and injuries greater as Raheem (Kante 21) Cristiano Ronaldo and I would like to take time Sterling found the bottom missed the trip as he during the PBL to prepare bet- corner deep into stoppage Watford 0 recovers from a knee ter,” Saina said in a tweet. time, only for VAR to rule Burnley 3 problem ahead of Juve’s “I want to say sorry to all my the goal out for offside. (Wood 53, Barnes 82- Champions League game fans and I hope to be part of City’s possession figure pen, Tarkowski 88) against Atletico Madrid. the next season of PBL,” said of 46.74 percent is the low- “I hope Cristiano will be the 2012 Olympics bronze est recorded by a side man- back for the Champions medallist. aged by Pep Guardiola in knack for scoring last-gasp League on Tuesday,” said Currently ranked ninth in any of his 381 top-flight winners, with Roberto Sarri. the world, Saina has matches in charge. Firmino finishing from In Turin, Inter Milan been struggling for form “It was a top game close range following a earned their first win in throughout this year. against a top side,” goalmouth scramble. three years over Torino — PTI Guardiola told Sky Sports. Liverpool had looked set despite difficult condi- “Chelsea have been big to drop points for just the tions with the game start- quality for the past 20 second time this season ing 10 minutes late AIFF suspends years. When they went after Wilfried Zaha can- because of heavy rainfall ahead in the best moments celled out Sadio Mane’s in northern Italy. — AFP three players they had we scored opener in the 82nd minute. New Delhi: The All India through Kevin De Bruyne. The European champi- Football Federation’s Then we missed a lot of ons, chasing their first Disciplinary Committee on chances.” league title for 30 years, THE RESULTS Sunday handed out suspensions Guardiola sounded the have now won 12 of their to FC Goa players Seiminlen alarm over all-time top- 13 Premier League match- Atalanta 1 Doungel and Hugo Boumous scorer Sergio Aguero, who es this season and are (Gosens 56) along with NorthEast United limped off in the second unbeaten in 30 league Juventus 3 defender Kai Heerings for mis- half, saying he feared his games. (Higuain 74, 82, conduct during the Indian injury could be “bad”. “We are not out there to Dybala 90+2) Super League match between show we invented football. the two sides on November 1 at LIVERPOOL LATE SHOW We have a job to do to get AC Milan 1 Guwahati. Doungel has been Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez Earlier, Liverpool once results. We did that again,” (Bonaventura 29) suspended for three games, out (left) celebrates after scoring again demonstrated their said Klopp. — AFP Napoli 1 of which the forward has against Chelsea in their English (Lozano 24) already served one as a result Premier League match at the of a direct red card against Torino 0 Etihad Stadium in Manchester Inter Milan 3 NorthEast United FC. on Saturday. — AFP After having missed FC Goa’s (Lautaro Martinez 12, away trip to Mumbai City FC, De Vrij 32, Lukaku 55) Doungel will have to sit out the matches against Jamshedpur FC at home and Kerala Blasters away. Boumous has received a two- game suspension and is ineligi- Madrid clip high-flying Sociedad ble to play in FC Goa’s next two games. Both Doungel and Madrid, Nov. 24: Karim fans, who had already goals than Benzema’s 25 Boumous will be available for Benzema scored his sixth jeered his name before THE RESULTS in the top five European selection when FC Goa visit goal in five games to help kick-off, made their dis- leagues in 2019 and his Hyderabad FC in ISL match Real Madrid beat high-fly- satisfaction clear. Real Betis 2 latest strike means he has number 35 on December 8. ing Real Sociedad 3-1 on Without Bale, Benzema (Joaquin 37, Canales 12 for his club this season, — PTI Saturday as Gareth Bale had delivered again, 90+4) twice as many as came on as a substitute to equalising after a Sergio Valencia 1 Cristiano Ronaldo for a screech of whistles at Ramos mistake allowed (Gomez 32) Juventus. the Santiago Bernabeu. Willian Jose to give Real Bale was supposed to fill KARTHIKEYAN Bale, only recently fit Sociedad the lead after Granada 1 the void when Ronaldo again after a calf injury, just 110 seconds. (Sanchez 67) departed but instead his was named on the bench Fede Valverde and Luka Atletico Madrid 1 relationship with the ENDS SEASON ON following his controver- Modric completed the vic- (Lodi 60) club, coach and now fans sial outing with Wales tory in the second half. has only grown more dis- A HIGH IN TOKYO last week, when he cele- Later, Atletico Madrid Real Madrid 3 tant. brated victory behind a lost ground at the top. (Benzema 37, Valverde Zidane defended the 30- Tokyo: India’s first Formula 1 flag that read: “Wales. They were held to a 1-1 48, Modric 74) year-old when questioned driver Narain Karthikeyan pro- Golf. Madrid. In that draw away at Granada Real Sociedad 1 about his celebrations in duced a brilliant drive in chal- order.” and now sit three points (Willian Jose 2) Cardiff and urged Real lenging conditions to claim an But Zinedine Zidane behind the leading pair, Madrid’s supporters to emphatic victory in the SUPER brought Bale on for having played one game Messi and Bayern show mercy, by pointing GT x DTM Dream Race here on Rodrygo in the 67th more. Munich’s Robert to Bale’s history and Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (centre) scores against Real Sociedad in their La Liga Sunday, marking a successful minute and the home Only Barca’s Lionel Lewandowski have more achievements. — AFP match at the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Saturday. — AP end to his maiden season in sports car racing. Driving the Nakajima Racing Honda NSX-GT against an established field of 21 drivers, JUNIOR WRESTLERS FINISH Karthikeyan shone in both dry CFC, Hyderabad look to bounce back and wet conditions to achieve a memorable feat in front of a Chennai, Nov. 24: Two- Chennaiyin. “We have two CAMPAIGN WITH 28 MEDALS packed Japanese crowd at the time champions games in quick succession Fuji Speedway. Chennaiyin FC take on but the first one against New Delhi, Nov. The 42-year-old was hamstrung Hyderabad FC in an Chennaiyin is more 24: India’s superb show ASIAN | C’SHIP by three separate safety car Indian Super League important. They are in a continued on the last day interventions, but he perfected clash of two bottom- similar kind of situation of the Under-15 Asian Yerkhan of Kazakhstan, the restart on each occasion to placed teams here on like us this season,” Wrestling Championships Sagar made a remarkable secure a stunning victory. Monday. Brown said. in Taichung, China, as turnaround in the last 20 Karthikeyan had been lightning Chennaiyin, who are yet “Under John Gregory, they added five gold seconds to win the bout 7-6 fast from the get go, topping a to score a goal in four they won the title two sea- medals as well as five sil- and gold for his country. Hankook tyre test for SUPER matches this season, will sons back and now he is ver medals to finish their India’s domination in GT cars in tricky wet weather be eyeing a change in for- like a caged and wounded campaign on a high with a the championship can be conditions on Friday, to set the tunes as they play their animal. He is not getting rich haul of 28 medals, gauged from the fact that tone for the rest of the week- first game after the short the rewards for the work that includes 13 gold, 14 all 10 Indian wrestlers in end. He carried that pace in an international break. they are putting in. They silver and 1 bronze. the freestyle category fin- equally wet qualifying session Head coach John are losing games. I know Led by 2019 Cadet World ished on the podium. This on Sunday morning, setting a Gregory, who had suggest- him very well. He will Championships bronze resulted in India finishing time of 1m47.034s to provision- ed that it was probably bang his head against the medallist Deepak Chahal, on top of the team rank- ally secure third place on the time for someone to take wall to get an answer. That the freestyle grapplers ings for the first time with grid, before being promoted to over after the loss to is the hard part about continued their heroics to 225 points. Kazakhstan the front-row after a penalty for Bengaluru FC in the pre- coaching and manage- capture four gold medals finished 2nd and Japan at fellow Honda runner Daisuke vious encounter, will be ment,” he added. on the final day of the number 3. Nakajima. hoping that the team’s for- Brown also said the competition. While India continued to prove By the afternoon, the sky had ward-line begins finding international break came Chahal won the gold in their mettle in Greco- turned clear at the 4.563km the net before it is too late. at the right time as the 75kg, Haryana’s Vishal Roman category by win- For Chennaiyin, team was grappling with (62kg), Sonipat’s Sagar ning 1 gold and 2 silver on race track located south-west Odisha FC’s Daniel Lalhlimpuia runs past ATK defenders in their Hero ISL clash in of Tokyo, leading to an all-dry Anirudh Thapa and injuries and it allowed the Jaglan (68kg), and the final day. Harsh Pune on Sunday. The match ended 0-0. race. Lallianzuala Chhangte, players to recuperate. Madhya Pradesh’s Jatin remained unbeatable in Despite little dry running on the who were part of the in the best of form and it Lithuanian Nerijus notch up their second win. For Hyderabad, (85kg) were the others 44kg category to capture unfamiliar Hankook tyres, Indian team which played remains to be seen whom Valskis may get a look-in. Speaking ahead of Marcelinho and Marko who finished on the top the yellow metal. With 204 Karthikeyan proved to be just in the recent World Cup Gregory picks for Hyderabad FC, who beat Monday’s game, Stankovic could be the key podium. Most impressive points, India finished sec- as quick as he was in the wet, qualifiers, will have to Monday’s fixture. Maltese Kerala Blasters for their Hyderabad head coach players and Brown will of the lot was Sagar ond behind Kazakhstan tucking behind polesitter and step up and push forward. forward Andre Schembri only win so far, will be Phil Brown talked about expect them to click Jaglan in 68kg. Down by 6- who accumulated 230 Audi driver Loic Duval on the The strike force of has not been able to make aiming to capitalise on the importance of a posi- against Chennaiyin. 1 against Bexultanov points. — Agencies opening lap of the race. — PTI Chennaiyin has not been much of an impact and Chennaiyin’s frailties to tive result against — PTI