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From playing a young girl from Dallas to Mumbai. I was told it would  $ %  keep getting them since people remember Wagh started from Marathi Jyoti to Ratan, a mother of two be a month’s shooting and a month’s  &   you. theatre and then went on doing in her second Hindi TV show, promotion and then I could go back. But  How tough is it to live up to people’s Marathi shows. However, acting Wagh says, she didn’t thought of I won and they offered me another show  $' & expectation when you are part of a mytho was never on her cards the consequences that time. to host. This was in 2008. Back then there show? whatsoever. “Like I said, I returned from weren’t many jobs in aviation. But I kept     Many actors have played Krishna but “I never dreamt of being an London and was offered the role, getting TV offers. I got Bhagyavidhaata and ($) have not been exacted. Personally, I have to actor. I was a classical dancer and so that time I didn’t think too the rest of the shows followed. I had not be able to look the part. I was offered to play my goal was to have my dance much about whether people in planned to be an actor, they just happened.     Shiv but I refused. Because I don’t think that academy one day. But like any the industry will typecast me.  So, you had a different trajectory? I can do justice to the look since Shiv has a other family, my father wanted For me work was work and I Yes, I come from a business family. We  *   rough and rugged personality. I know me to be an engineer,” she tells looked at it that way. However, have jewellery shows. From the very   what my traits are. For me to be able to you. later on I realised that I should beginning, I was against doing things that convince the audience that I am God, I have But destiny had something have given it a second thought. were routine and go to one place. When I to be convinced otherwise that conviction else planned for her. Wagh I even went into depression. But studied engineering, I knew that it was not will not come across. developed interest in theatre and then, I picked myself up and my cup of tea. A friend of mine had applied  What are the challenges that come in joined a group. She got a chance thought how does it matter if I for a flying course and that interested me such shows? to do Marathi shows like Adhuri played a mother. What should and asked him how to go about applying I don’t think there are very many since Ek Kahani and Kaata Rute matter is my craft and my talent. for the same. The idea of being up in the people know the man behind the show due Konala. Then there are so many clouds and going places really piqued my to social media. But when you play such “My father was not very people out there who don’t have interest. roles, you do your own research. Before I happy with my decision of being work and that I should feel  Was it a struggle to make space in the took up the role back in 2011, I never used an actor intially. But then, my blessed that I have been working industry? to practice yoga or meditate. But I do that mother knew what I wanted. all this while. And now I can see If I had not given the first audition, I regularly. I have lots of books as well. It has She told my father and with time my career trajectory has been so would have never gone to Mumbai to changed in in a way but it has not been he too embraced the fact that good. I have never repeated become an actor. I had no acting intentionally. acting was my calling,” Wagh anything and that’s the best background. I never even got a portfolio  Is there a need to change content that tells you. part of my career,” she says. done for the first four-five years of my we see on TV? That was not all. She was She adds that she has never career. The industry has very kind to me. Definitely. If we don’t do it now then, then offered the lead in NDTV been choosy when it comes to When I went to Mumbai, I when? If not, TV is going to suffer Imagine’s Jyoti. “That came as a projects. “If I like the script, I just already had a show in my since there are so many OTT surprise. The producer saw me take up the project. I took all the hand. I have done around platforms that offer great content. on TV in one of the Marathi good projects that came my way. 12 shows in a career People even in small towns and shows and she wanted me to Acting is what I love the most spanning 12 years and a cities have access to good Internet play the title lead in Jyoti. She and as long as I am acting I am few films as well. connectivity. If makers want people searched for me and then at my happy place,” Wagh, who  How did you come on to sit in front on their sets at 8 pm and contacted me. But the funny in future wants to be a part of a board to play Lord Krishna? come back day after day, they need to thing is I failed the audition 16 real-life inspired series, tells This is the fourth time that I am find content that is brilliant. We times. Because the character you. playing Lord Krishna in must do away with the concept of daily was so serious and I was just 19 Wagh is extremely happy to Dwarkadheesh—Bhagwan Shri Krishna soaps and come up with finite shows. back then. I said I just couldn’t be a part of Kahat Hanuman Jai 2. I was doing Rishton Se Badi Pratha When you do daily soaps, one tends to do that. I was like a newcomer Shri Ram. The reason for back in 2010-11. Sagar Pictures were compromise because there is a deadline in the industry. But then I gave increasing popularity of conducting auditions through an actor and we must do away with this. it another try and it went well. used to shed tears after reading and tell me that they are able to mythological shows, she says, is friend. I didn’t really prepare for it but  Should viewers change their choice? That’s how I was finalised for the the script. I wondered how relate to the character. I felt so positivity. “It is human nature got selected. Before Not really. It is wrong to assume that role,” Wagh tells you. could someone who is going good that not only the women that whenever we are in danger doing this show, I because the audience watches such shows, Playing a mature character through so much in life can still but the men too are able to or the time is not right hum ya had done two makers are producing them. There was a like Jyoti changed Wagh inside manage to smile infront of the connect with Jyoti,” she says. toh mummy ko yaad kartey fictional shows and time when the entire family would sit and out. “The character was indeed family. Jyoti was like the man of After Jyoti, Wagh went on hain ya bhagwaan ko. Also reality show but I watch shows, back in the 90s. If you give challenging. I had to learn a lot the house. And there are girls doing Ek Veer Ki Ardas...Veera these shows bring in so much started enjoying good content, people will watch it. of things to get into the skin of like her in the society,” Wagh that earned her much fame. “I of positivity, they give out a acting when I played  What next? the character. But it changed my explains. remember, I came back from message that good will always Krishna for the first I am back home and looking at the life 360 degrees. It changed me She recalls how she used to London after learning film win against evil. These shows time. The whole idea of change to open a boarding school in from within and I started receive a lot of messages from making and I was offered the kind of validate our trust and standing in front of the camera Palampur. But I would love to do web series looking at things differently. fans appreciating her role of Ratanjeet Sampooran just create a positive and to play a God really got me provided the content and script that I am The character was so emotional performance and character. “So Singh. I was so excited to be a atmosphere that everything interested. offered is good. that there were times when I many men used to message part of that show because the will be fine,” she says.

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This Covid-19 in the state. In the teachers who have been trained Saturday the State health districts. Four cases each were with the disease. The hospital information was provided by meeting Negi directed district should be made to train school department reported 89 new found in Almora and has now closed the emergency the secretary medical health authorities of Haridwar and teachers. The communication information. A total of 12,321 district level have been trained cases of the disease which Bageshwar districts while three for disinfecting it. and family welfare Amit Singh Udham Singh Nagar to sent network should be Yuvak Mangal Dal and 10,908 in the incident response increased the number of patients were found in Udham The additional secretary, Negi during a meeting with 300 samples each to NCDC strengthened further for youths were trained in disaster system. Under the State disaster patients in the state to 1303. Singh Nagar district. On the state health department, Yugal senior officials of health New Delhi. disaster management. management this year. A total relief fund, a total of Rs 98 crore On a positive note, 79 patients day, one patient of Covid-19 Kishore Pant said that reports The CM said that all of 184 satellite phones have has been provided to all the were discharged from different was also found from Uttarkashi of 1117 samples were found now at 33.90. A total of 25265 Haridwar now has 71 active preparations should be been provided at the Tehsil districts, Rs 20 crore to medical hospitals of the state on the day district. negative for the disease on persons are kept in institutional patients of the disease while completed for the monsoon level to strengthen education directorate, Rs 30 to after their complete recovery On the day, 29 patients Saturday. He added that reports quarantine by the state health Pithoragarh and Udham Singh season. Places vulnerable to communication network. From Public Works Department, Rs from the disease. So far eleven were discharged from hospitals of 6253 samples are still awaited department. Nagar districts have 43 and 42 disasters should be identified 2012 till the present,699 20 crore to Peyjal Nigam and patients of the disease have died in Tehri district while 25 were by the department. On Uttarakhand now has 864 active cases respectively. and effort should be made to families of 27 village vulnerable Rs 16 crore to medical health in the state. discharged from Almora Saturday, a total of 587 samples active cases of the disease. Champawat now has 37 active minimise the response time to disaster have been and family welfare department On Saturday, 21 new district. Eight patients each were collected for COVID -19 Dehradun with 276 active cases patients while Pauri has 26 after disaster. Additionally, rehabilitated. so far, informed the officials. patients were reported from were discharged from testing. The authorities have so is maintaining its position at active cases. With recovery of public awareness on Covid-19 Further, seismic early Chief secretary Utpal Haridwar district while 16 Dehradun and Haridwar far taken swab samples of top of the table of Covid-19 25 patients on the day, the and protection from it should warning equipment including Kumar Singh, director general cases surfaced in mountainous districts while six were 36638 suspected patients for positive active patients. number of active cases in be raised through various 84 in Garhwal and 100 in of police Anil Raturi, secretary Pithoragarh district. In discharged from Pauri district. COVID-19 test. Out of the Nainital district is at second Almora district reduced to 25 media. Kumaon have also been Shailesh Bagauli, SDRF IG Dehradun 10 new patients In Nainital three patients total samples taken, 4.23 position with 187 active cases. on Saturday. USDMA officials informed installed. Along the Ganga Sanjay Gunjyal, USDMA were found while nine patients recovered from the disease. percent samples have been The Tehri district remains at Rudraprayag now has 19 in the meeting that Doppler river from Koteshwar to ACEO Ridhim Agarwal and were reported from Tehri In Dehradun, four found positive for the disease. third spot with 84 active cases active cases while Bageshwar radars are in the process of Rishikesh, flood warning disaster management director district. In Nainital seven new members of nursing staff of The doubling rate of disease in even as 29 patients were and Chamoli districts have 16 being installed at Mukteshwar system has been installed at Piyoosh Rautela among others patients were reported while six Mahant Indiresh hospital the state is 14.15 days while the discharged from hospital after and six active cases of the and Surkanda to enable eight sensitive locations. were also present in the patients each were reported deputed in the hospital recovery percent in the state is their recovery on Saturday. disease respectively. accurate meteorological Personnel at the state and meeting. /1)!   .-    1
 

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been extremely popular these Dehradun when his father was the serial. Kanwaljit Singh excuse to be in Dehradun and days, bringing joy to viewers in posted here for a while. shared a little known Mussoorie.I have so many these difficult and puzzling “However, I was very small at interesting fact when he said memories there and friends times. So many memories of so that time,”he told the Pioneer that the makers of Buniyaad too”. many people have been in an interview. Asked about had originally considered He said that watching brought back by this his memories of his “Buniyaad” taking Amitabh Bachchan for Buniyaad after more than thirty exceptionally well-made saga of days, he said that during the Satbir’s role and Dilip Kumar years made him very nostalgic. four generations of a family casting, Ramesh Sippy had for the role of Haveli Ram! The actor has always had which goes through the asked him to do the role of However, that would not have great interest in Urdu poetry partition. Each character is Roshan Lal (which was finally proved viable as the serial went and says that his association beautifully conceived and built done by Mazhar Khan) but he on for a long while. Not only with poets and writers like up and the nuances of wanted to play Satbir (also does Kanwaljit Singh have an Kaifi Azmi, Kamaal Amrohi relationships among the family called Satyavir or Prince in the Uttarakhand connection but and Jaanissaar Akhtar had are delicately portrayed in this serial). “It seemed that I was a the serial also featured enhanced this interest. “The serial written by Manohar bit overweight –so I went on a Haridwar, Rishikesh, lockdown has made me go Shyam Joshi and directed by diet for around twenty five days Dehradun, Saharanpur and back to writing poetry after a Ramesh Sippy in the mid- –and when I went back to his myself through this intense interest and youngsters were Uttarkashi. This was due to the long time.It has made me very 1980s. office , he just said-‘Aaiye Satbir role that was required for getting an idea of what people fact that Manohar Shyam Joshi philosophical,” says Singh who Satbir, the youngest ji’ !” Satbir’s character and thus went through during the belonged to Kumaon. So, is a versatile painter and has son(adopted) of Master Haveli Kanwaljit Singh, it seems, refused the role of Roshan Lal Partition. “When I was acting people of Uttarakhand feel recorded his recitations of '  #  #  had seen these serials during Ram (who was played by Alok was destined to play Satbir as although I could have done that in Buniyaad, all we knew was happy when they see these Mirza Ghalib, Faiz and Kaifi 3=  the original telecasts became Nath) was portrayed by it is by this role that he is always well too,”said the actor who that Ramesh Sippy was a star places in the serial. Azmi. nostalgic and new viewers also renowned film and TV actor recalled most. “In fact, people proved himself as the superstar director and Manohar Shyam Kanwaljit Singh keeps Buniyaad’s Satbir will fter the lockdown began, began watching as they wanted Kanwaljit Singh who has had a kept calling me Satbir and still of the TV industry through Joshi was a star writer who had visiting Doon and Mussoorie to always stay with Kanwaljit ADoordarshan began to see why these serials had long association with do,” he said. Those who have serials like “Farman”, “Saans “ written Hum Log. It was later meet his old friends and to Singh and with all those who telecasting old serials like attainted an iconic status. In Saharanpur, Dehradun and watched Buniyaad regularly and “Siski”. “Besides Buniyaad, that we realised the classic attend film-related events. “I have known and watched the Ramayan, Mahabharat and fact, the Retro Channel is Mussoorie. He belongs to and carefully will agree that his I loved Farmaan.” status of the series.” He said he was there for the shooting of serial. Satbir-honest, shy, Buniyaad on its national showing almost all the popular Saharanpur and has studied at role was one of the strongest in He said that he was happy remembered how well writer Mere Brother ki Dulhan and innocent, serious, intense, channel as well as the new DD old Doordarshan serials. Saint George’s College, the serial and most impressive that people were watching Krishna Sobti helped in the for the re-unions we have at simple and sensitive. Much Retro channel. People who However, Buniyaad has Mussoorie. He also lived in indeed. “I wanted to prove Buniyaad again with great execution of the dialogues and Saint George’s. I just need an like Kanwaljit Singh himself.     " +, -.-.  2

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One personnel has suc- nel-strong force is primarily   330 pandemic after "proactive test- protocol has been put in place   330 nel. cumbed to the pandemic. tasked with guarding the 3,488   330 ing" are asymptomatic, officials for sanitising the ED head- The ITBP runs a super spe- ITBP also reported three km-long Line of Actual Control ive Enforcement Directorate said. quarters twice a week and all fter the Punjab Chief cialty Referral hospital for the fresh cases of coronavirus with China and a good day after Air India opened F(ED) employees, including The employees who have documents. “Daak” (post) is AMinister Amarinder Singh Central Armed Police Forces infection on Saturday. number of its troops along Abooking for select a special director rank officer, tested positive include a special sanitised before it is handed Government targeting the (CAPFs) or paramilitary forces The ITBP was the first with Army personnel are at destinations in the USA, have tested positive for Covid- director rank officer and an over to officers and other staff Centre over an ordinance in Greater Noida, has two base organisation in the country to present engaged in the stand- Canada, the UK and Europe 19, following which the head- investigating officer. All of of the agency, they added. which allows barrier-free trade hospitals at Tigri in Delhi and have created a 1,000-bed quar- off with the People's Liberation under the phase three of Vande quarters of the Central anti- them have been admitted to An ED employee had test- in the farm sector, Union Kimin in Arunachal Pradesh antine centre for Covid-hit Army of the neighbouring Bharat mission, Air India (AI) money laundering agency has isolation facilities at a desig- ed positive for Covid-19 in May Agriculture Minister Narendra and composite hospitals at people. country in the Ladakh area. on Saturday said that it has sold been sealed for 48 hours till nated hospital for treatment. also. Singh Tomar on Saturday over 22,000 seats in 15 hours of Monday. After detailed contact trac- The ED is the federal asserted that the ordinance opening bookings under Vande Out of the five infected ing, people who came in con- agency mandated to probe would not violate the spirit of Bharat Mission-III. AI also personnel, two persons are tact with the infected person- money laundering, black federal structure in any informed that more seats to contract employees. The nel have been quarantined. money and hawala crimes way. The Union Minister also ,        new destinations will be added employees were found infect- As per procedure, the under the Prevention of Money slammed people who create in due course under the mis- ed after the ED carried out sec- headquarters of the agency Laundering Act (PMLA) and “illusions” over the minimum sion. tion-wise testing at its head- have been sealed for 48 hours the Foreign Exchange support price (MSP) for food-      *."-   “Sale of tickets commenced quarters in the wake of some and are expected to resume Management Act (FEMA). grain and said the assured at 5 p.m. Friday for select Covid-19 cases being reported operations on Monday, the Earlier, headquarters of the price to farmers would destinations in the USA, from other floors of the Lok officials said. Central Reserve Police Force continue.  330 alternative to jungle raaj and guide the NDA government in Canada, United Kingdom & Nayak Bhawan in the upscale The affected employees (CRPF) and Border Security The Union Minister’s was known as 'vikas purush'. case it retains power. Europe under Phase-3 of Khan Market area here, where have not been coming to office Force (BSF) located at the statement came a day after ok Janshakti Party president But, yes, there have been short- The assembly elections in #VBM. Our website saw excep- the agency office is located, the since they tested positive, they CGO Complex here were Punjab Chief Minister LChirag Paswan on Saturday comings. I am not levelling alle- Bihar are due in October- tionally high traffic without 60 officials said on Saturday said. sealed after detection of Covid Amarinder Singh dubbed the said that employment for gations but offering suggestions November. million hits at peak & over All the ED employees who In order to check the positive cases in the respective ordinance as “violative” of the migrants, who have returned to for improvement as an honest Employment, especially for 22,000 seats have been sold were found infected with the spread of the viral infection, a Forces’ ranks. federalBihar from across the country, ally," he told PTI. its migrant population, health overall till 8 a.m now in a trans- structure. The Chief should be the top priority for Paswan said the Bihar gov- and education should be the parent manner. Heavy rush Minister had also warned that the ruling NDA as it prepares ernment's handling of the top priorities for the NDA, however slowed the website at it could pave the way for dis- for the State Assembly polls. migrant crisis,triggered by the Paswan said. times. More seats to more des- banding the MSP regime as With some of his com- nationwide lockdown to curb Asserting that the opposi- tinations will be added in due 5"   well as the foodgrain procure- ments seen to be critical of COVID-19, “could have been tion alliance, which includes course,” the AI tweeted. ment regime, triggering unrest Chief MinisterNitish Kumar- better" and counted law and the RJD and Congress, is not in The maximum demand is among the state's farmers. led Government, Paswan said order as a concern, saying seri- a position to pose any serious for flights to the US, with con- The Centre on Friday noti- he never doubted Kumar's ous crimes like murder and challenge to the BJP-led nection to San Francisco 5
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Strong Taiwanese dis- northeastern Badakhshan that killed 10 policemen in the degenerated into rioting and said. residents. it at the polls, but a failure to gen- approval of the heavy crack- province and the capital of southern Zabul province. stone-throwing confrontations The Russian-made MI17 The number of votes to erate popular candidates has also down on pro-democracy pro- Kabul, officials said. Afghan government officials between opposing camps. helicopter was carrying nine recall Han Kuo-yu far exceed- resulted in recent major defeats. testers in the semi-autonomous A roadside bomb killed 11 said the Taliban ambushed an A few thousand demon- soldiers on a training mission ed the 574,996 needed to The measure to remove Chinese territory of Hong security force members in Afghan police convoy on strators had gathered in Martyrs’ when it went down and burst remove him. Han accepted the Han needed the support of 25 Kong and questions about how Badakhshan when it tore Friday after setting off a road- Square hoping to reboot nation- into flames in Central Java until it crashed with a very loud result in a statement to sup- per cent of the city’s more Han had acquired expensive through a security vehicle side bomb. wide protests that began late last province’s Kendal district about sound,” Eka, a witness, was porters and media after the than 2 million eligible voters. properties on his modest civil responding to attacks on check- US forces had carried out year amid an unprecedented an hour after taking off from quoted as saying by Kompas threshold was passed. Just over 22,000 voted to servant’s salary also helped points in Khash district. two sets of airstrikes Friday economic and financial crisis. the provincial capital, TV. “Two passengers escaped But he blamed the media in oppose his recall. Han won a Tsai to the landslide win. Sanaullah Rohani, against the Taliban in western But tensions and divisions Semarang, said army before it crashed, and after that part for the result, saying he surprise victory in 2018 in China has shunned Tsai spokesman for Badakhshan’s and southern Afghanistan. among protesters over the goals spokesman Brig. Gen. Nefra there were three or four explo- had been subjected to “constant what had long been a strong- since shortly after her 2016 provincial police chief, said a These were the first U.S. Strikes of the demonstration quickly Firdaus. sions.” Indonesia, a sprawling smears, rumours and attacks.” hold of the ruling Democratic inauguration, shutting the local commander was among following a brief cease-fire became apparent as groups of In addition to the four archipelago nation of about 270 He has one week to leave office, Progressive Party, which rejects already diplomatically isolated the dead, and that four mili- declared by the insurgents for protesters faced off, with the who were killed, five others million people, has been unless he decides to appeal. China’s demand that it recog- island out of international tants were killed in the fighting. a major Muslim holiday last army standing between them. were hospitalized with serious plagued by transportation acci- The success of the recall nize Taiwan as a part of China. forums and stepping up its An hour-long gunbattle month. Scattered groups of protesters injuries after managing to dents in recent years, including vote — Taiwan’s first — was His decision to take a leave threat to conquer the island by also erupted in Kabul’s Gul Since the signing of a US- arrived in the capital’s down- escape the wreckage, Firdaus plane crashes and ferry sink- hailed by commentators as the of absence to seek the presi- military force. She has, how- Dara district when insurgents Taliban peace agreement at the town area, only some of them said in a statement. ings. latest sign of politicians being dency just months after taking ever, received strong support attacked a police checkpoint, end of February, U.S. Forces wearing masks and face shields The cause of the crash was The military, which suffers held accountable in the island’s office drew heavy criticism from the Trump administration killing three police officers, have only once before to protect against the spread of not immediately known. from low funding, has also reg- robust democracy. and a petition campaign was amid sharply deteriorating rela- said Interior Ministry announced a strike against the coronavirus, in response to “The helicopter was flying ularly suffered airplane and It is also a further blow to launched to seek his recall. tions between Beijing and spokesman Tariq Arian. the Taliban, in defense of calls for a centralised protest to very low and getting lower helicopter crashes. 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Tthe FMCG market is FMCG products, the per capi- to four entities including and other developments, the fied as NPA account in March After conducting a probe, According to global trade "extremely uncertain" as the ta FMCG consumption in DHFL. account was red flagged on 2019 and it reported to RBI a the commerce ministry’s inves- value, which is amounting to norms, a country is allowed to COVID-19 outbreak had a India is still amongst the low- A total of 285.52 crore has November 11, 2019. fraud amounting to 20.65 tigation arm Directorate dumping and the domestic impose tariffs on such dumped "terrible impact" and the situ- est in the world, giving the been reported as fraud where- "The borrowing account crore in the credit facilities to General of Trade Remedies industry has suffered material products to provide a level- ation remains volatile with the industry a long runway for in the bank was one of the con- was classified as Non- the company on account of (DGTR) had recommended injury due to the dumping. playing field to domestic man- trajectory of the coronavirus growth. "The complexity and sortium lenders during 2009 to Performing Asset on October diversion of funds. anti-dumping duty on elec- While DGTR recommends the ufacturers. The duty is imposed undetermined, according to volatility continue to rise. In the 2014 to Dewan Housing 30, 2019 and now, for misap- "In all the referred three tronic calculators from duty, the finance ministry will only after a thorough investi- HUL. last quarter of financial year Finance Corporation Ltd propriation & criminal breach non-performing accounts, nec- Malaysia. take the final call to impose the gation by a quasi-judicial body, While describing the cur- 2019-20, we have seen an (DHFL), Religare Finvest, of trust & diversion of funds in essary provisions have been "The anti-dumping duty same. Ajanta LLP had filed such as DGTR, in India. rent situation as "much more unprecedented global breakout Fedders Electric and the credit facilities extended made in full to be spread across imposed (USD 0.92 per the application for imposition The imposition of anti-dump- uncertain than normal", the of the COVID-19 pandemic Engineering Ltd and Leel earlier to the company, a fraud four quarters," it said. piece)...Shall be effective for a of anti-dumping duty on ing duty is permissible under FMCG major added that it is leading to a humanitarian cri- Electricals Ltd, Karnataka Bank amounting 180.13 crore has Fedders Electric and period of five years (unless imports from Malaysia. the World Trade Organization confident about its ability to sis, lockdown across many said in a regulatory filing on been reported to RBI," Engineering Limited was revoked, amended or super- Malaysia is a key trading (WTO) regime. India and manage the immediate crisis. countries and a significant eco- Friday. Karnataka Bank said. reported as NPA in July 2018 seded earlier)," the department partner of India in the Malaysia are members of this "The situation remains volatile nomic fallout," it said, adding, The maximum is owed by Likewise, Religare Finvest by a member bank in consor- of revenue has said in a notifi- Southeast Asian region. Geneva-based multi-lateral with the trajectory of the virus "In India, the economic impact DHFL at 180.13 crore, fol- Ltd (RFL) was dealing with the tium, subsequent to which cation. The bilateral trade between body. The duty is aimed at undetermined, evolving hot of COVID-19 is trickling in on lowed by Religare Finvest  bank since 2014, availing var- Karnataka Bank reported fraud In its findings of the probe, the countries increased to USD ensuring fair trading practices spot geographies, the success of the backdrop of an already 43.44 crore, Fedders Electric  ious credit facilities. of Rs 41.30 crore on account of the DGTR had concluded that 17.25 billion in 2018-19 from and creating a level-playing containment measures uncer- challenging macro-economic 41.30 crore and Leel Electricals Following classification of fund diversion. The the product has been export- USD 14.71 billion in 2017-18. field for domestic producers tain, the severity and duration environment." 20.65 crore. this account as non-perform- account has already been fully ed to India from Malaysia In international trade parlance, vis-a-vis foreign producers and of resulting economic crisis and Mehta said various con- "DHFL (defaulted entity) ing in October 2019 by a con- provided for, it added. below its associated normal dumping happens when a exporters. the extent of structural damage tainment measures and the unknown," HUL Chairman nationwide lockdown from and Managing Director Sanjiv March 25 caused disruptions  "%B  ";4 Mehta said in his address to across the company’s value &+  ( ( * shareholders in the company’s chain. "We continue to work annual report for 2019-20. closely with the government at "There are many different levels, prioritise key , & "    &  Amul brand of food products you still want to view it?" was security step, the account unknowns today and hence, SKUs, make planning cycles - found its Twitter account displayed. regains full access, the state- the near-term outlook is more agile and create flexible ",  $)"    M&" blocked on June 4 evening. The Twitter did not link the ment added. extremely uncertain," he added. alternatives. account was restored on June account restriction to the "To protect the accounts, Though the coronavirus This is helping us reboot     5. advertisement. we routinely require them to and containment efforts have our supply lines to a large  ,"6 Some sought to link the "Safety and security of the clear this security key for login resulted in supply and demand extent," he added. Mehta said blockage to Amul advertising accounts is a key priority for us verification," the spokesper- disruptions, leading to a sharp- 2019-20 witnessed a challeng-  330 19 pandemic. "Aarogya Setu  330563+ for use of its Make in India and to ensure an account has son said. Amul Managing er growth deceleration, ing business environment with one of the top 10 downloaded products and boycott Chinese not been compromised some- Director RS Sodhi said the Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) lower GDP growth and slow- arogya Setu, a Govt app mobile apps globally since he Twitter account of Amul products. times we require the account company’s Twitter account was is confident about medium to down in consumption, which Adeveloped for tracking launch, second month in run- Twas briefly blocked, spark- Amul had posted ‘Exit the owner to complete a simple blocked on the night of June 4, long-term growth prospects of resulted in a weakening con- COVID-19 patients, retained ning. India has led the way in ing public outrage, but the Dragon’ tweet on June 3 after- reCAPTCHA process. and restored on June 5 morn- the sector. sumer sentiment and lower its position as one of the top 10 effectively leveraging technol- social networking and noon and its account went These challenges are sim- ing when the issue was taken "Despite the near-term demand for the categories in downloaded mobile apps in the ogy to combat the COVID-19 microblogging firm on down on June 4 evening. ple for authentic account own- up with Twitter. ambiguity, we remain confident which HUL operates. world in May, NITI Aayog pandemic," Kant said in a Saturday said the account was On accessing the account, ers to solve, but difficult (or "Our Twitter account was of the medium to long-term For FY20, HUL’s net prof- CEO Amitabh Kant said on tweet. Prime Minister restricted after being caught in a message saying "This account costly) for spammy or mali- blocked on the night of June 4 growth prospects of the FMCG it was up 11.48 per cent at Saturday. The Centre has Narendra Modi in his address the platform’s security process- is temporarily restricted. You’re cious account owners to com- and restored on June 5 morn- sector," HUL said, adding its 6,756 crore, compared to  made the app mandatory for to the nation on April 14 es. Gujarat Cooperative Milk seeing this warning because plete," a Twitter spokesperson ing when we again took up the strong portfolio of trusted 6,060 crore in the previous year. government employees to bol- appealed to people to down- Marketing Federation there has been some unusual said in an emailed statement. process of reactivation with brands and capable teams is Sales stood at 39,136 crore, ster efforts to fight the COVID- load the app. (GCMMF) - which makes activity from this account. 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The stopped on May 2 after two establishments," Paytm said in pool of local drivers, who will local administration also asked days of operation, following igital payments major a statement. tate-owned Canara Bank on deliver consignments to the traders to be ready with anoth- protests by local people who DPaytm on Saturday said it It added that it has reached SSaturday announced reduc- neighbouring country and stay er pool of 50 drivers outside the were afraid that truck drivers has approached 10 State out to 10 State Govts and plans tion in its repo-linked lending in isolation after returning, an ICP area for any exigency."A and labourers might spread Governments to promote con- to approach all states over the rate (RLLR) by 40 basis points official said on Saturday. Days large number of trucks are coronavirus infection when tactless food ordering and next few days. The company (bps) to 6.90 per cent. after a similar mechanism was stranded near the border due to they return from Benapole. payments, and to make these a had earlier stated that it aimed Meanwhile, the Bengaluru- introduced at Mahadipur land the lockdown. Exports through Meanwhile, Mahadipur part of the standard operating to onboard over one lakh based bank also slashed its port in Malda district, this Petrapole check post will Exporters’ Association secre- procedures for re-opening restaurants for the solution in marginal cost of fund-based arrangement at Petrapole inte- resume on Sunday. We have tary Prasenjit Ghosh claimed dine-in restaurants and take- phase one. Paytm said it has lending rate (MCLR) by 20 grated check post in Bongaon agreed to follow the instruc- that around 70-80 trucks are away joints. In April, Paytm already partnered thousands of basis points across various area will start from Sunday, he tions given by the administra- currently operating as a pool of had said it has developed a restaurants for the solution, but tenors. said. tion," an official of exporters’ 50 drivers are working to deliv- 'contactless in-store ordering' did not provide exact details. The revised lending rates A pool of 100 local truck body FIEO told PTI. er consignments to Bangladesh. solution - 'Scan to Order' - to "We strongly believe that will be effective from June 7, drivers will only be allowed to Federation of Indian Usually, over 300 vehicles help restaurants and eateries our contactless food ordering Canara Bank said in a state- go up to 500 metres within Exports Organisations region- used to operate through the minimise physical contacts for solution would not only help ment. All new retail loans Bangladesh port area, and will al chairman (east) Sushil Mahadipur land port before menu, billing and cash trans- establishments get back to busi- (housing, education, vehicle), return after unloading goods, Patwari said exporters are not COVID-19 outbreak. actions after these businesses ness but also save lives as the credit to MSMEs are linked to the official said, adding that sure whether this arrangement Apart from Petrapole and open after the lockdown. core idea of this innovative RLLR. Many banks have they need not move anywhere will continue, following clear- Mahadipur, the trade between "With the Government fur- product is based on maintain- passed on the benefit of reduc- else in the neighbouring coun- ance of the stranded trucks by the two countries takes place ther easing lockdown norms ing social distancing and din- tion in 40 bps in repo rate try. "The drivers, who will June 14. through several land ports and opening malls, restaurants ing out the smarter safer way," announced by the Reserve enter Bangladesh, will stay in Everyday, around 550 to such as Changrabandha in in non-contaminated zones, Paytm Vice President Nikhil Bank of India in May through the integrated check post (ICP) 600 trucks laden with various Cooch Behar, Fulbari in the company is having Saigal said. Paytm has devel- cuts in their RLLR. Recently, area after their return and will goods go to Benapole, located Jalpaiguri, Hilli in South advanced discussions with oped a QR code that is dis- some lenders, including Punjab not go outside the land port," on the other side of the border, Dinajpur, Ghojadanga in North multiple state governments played at partner restaurants National Bank, Bank of India he said. The trade will be through Petrapole land port 24-Parganas district, among urging them to make contact- that users can scan from the and UCO Bank, slashed their allowed for 12 hours daily, that accounts for the majority others. less QR-based food ordering Paytm app to browse the menu lending rates linked to repo rate part of the standard operating and place orders. by 40 bps. ?/>  $
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IFA president Gianni most severely restricted ments for broadcasting, including an isolation room qualification hopefuls Sheffield “And it’s a short season, it’s   = FInfantino called on area, including the pitch, the media and club staff... should someone unfortunately United on June 24, with the only nine (league) games so Saturday for discussions over tunnel, technical areas, And anyone entering this develop symptoms of Covid-19 FA Cup quarter-final at can we get as many points uventus centre back Matthijs proposals to introduce salary changing rooms will be lim- area will be subject to a whilst within the stadium,” Norwich and league match at and good performances as Jde Ligt said that it is difficult and transfer fee caps to foot- ited to 105 people maxi- temperature check and a Brady added. Brighton following soon after- possible. “If we do get a good to believe that Cristiano Ronaldo ball in the wake of the coron- mum, to include players, health questionnaire. Television viewers will have wards. spell now, we could end is 35-years-old when one sees avirus pandemic. coaching staff, match officials “And the green zone is the access to 360 degree replays and With games coming up with some tro- him training. Calling the Last month, the German and all the essential staff only,” stadium exterior, eg car park- pre-match tunnel shots, while thick and fast, Premier phies and something Portuguese superstar as the best FA and Bayern Munich chair- Brady wrote in her Sun news- ing.” players’ shirts will feature the League clubs have to cheer about. striker of his generation, 20- man Karl-Heinz Rummenigge paper column. Players have been told they logo of Britain’s state-run agreed managers will The enforced year-old De Ligt said that urged industry talks about a “And only those who have must not shake hands, spit or National Health Service. be able to make up to suspension has Ronaldo is a huge example for salary cap and reforming the tested negative for Covid-19 in share drinks, while social dis- “So we are in good shape,” five substitutions per allowed the likes of younger players. transfer system to keep foot- the past five days can enter this tancing will be observed even Brady said. "We are ready. We match from an Paul Pogba and “I always try to improve the ball “credible”. area... in the dressing room and show- are raring to go.” expanded nine-strong Marcus Rashford to way I play by watching him “On the financial and gov- transparency and good gover- bench as a way of help- regain fitness follow- because even in training he has ernance aspects, I also heard nance principles, and not only ing sides cope with a ing ankle and back a crazy intensity and you won- some interesting proposals on limiting this to the transfer three-month backlog injuries respectively. der if he really is 35-years-old,” a wide range of topics,” system, but to the entire foot- of fixtures. But former United the Dutchman told Tuttosport. Infantino wrote in an open let- ball ecosystem. “I think that’s help- striker Solskjaer was cau- De Ligt was all praise for his ter to FIFA’s members. “FIFA is doing already a ful because footballers, tious about their Juventus squad, which he joined “From salary caps to trans- lot of work on this area, even after being out for so prospects of playing this year from Ajax. fer fee caps or other taxation if we face some strong vested long, going into compet- against Spurs. “We really have a good mechanisms, to the possible interests who fight against our itive games will be a challenge “Well, we hope every- team, a lot of good guys. The obligation for governing bod- plea for a better global gover- for them and we have to look body’s going to be ready most fun are the South ies, competition organisers nance in our sport.” after them injury-wise and fit- for the first game. Americans. Beside Ronaldo, I and clubs to build reserves or A recent study by account- ness-wise,” United manager “We’ve had time out was impressed by Paulo Dybala to contribute to a reserve fund ing firm KPMG said the trans- Solskjaer told the club’s website. so I don’t think we can and Rodrigo Bentancur: both which can be of assistance in fer value of players in 10 of “We can’t just flog one expect that those lads players with an amazing tech- hours of need such as now. Europe’s top leagues could '  &       *  player and say to them, ‘you who’ve missed lots of the nique. Rodrigo in particular is “I personally advocate for plummet by up to 10 billion (        play every game and every football can last the full underestimated, he will have a clearer and stricter financial euros due to the economic 1, (  )@        % 7  minute’ because it might be game.” great future ahead of him.” regulations, imposing full crash caused by coronavirus. !   ; 


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As Vanita (2001) itself. For Gay Bombay, as I have realized, place Let us stop seeing a debate that pits those For the gay identified respon- writes, this is typical in India does matter and this is true both offline and who work for gay rights and those who work in dents, being gay signified different — The parental family online, where even though it is a virtual world, preventing HIV/AIDS, among men who have things to each of them. For some remains a major locus of it is still a manifestation of Bombay and sex with men, against each other. Let us work gay just represented their sexual social and emotional interac- Indianness at large. together, whatever our own frameworks and desires, for others it was a political statement or tion for adults. There are few public places priorities and recognize that in a region of over a social identity. Many respondents felt that it where people can comfortably interact, so Excerpted with permission from Gay one billion people there is space for everyone to was a state of being or a way of life, while some friends are entertained at home and absorbed Bombay: Globalization, Love and (Be)longing in work out their destinies. (Khan, 2000) spoke of it as an emotional commitment to into the family or turned into fictive kin. The Contemporary India (Special Anniversary Indeed I find it difficult to look at things in other men. For all of them, the common ele- family is also the only form of social security Edition), by Parmesh Shahani — Vice President black or white after my experiences in the field. ment about being gay was the imagination of and old age insurance available to most people. at Godrej Industries Ltd., SAGE Select, 595; What people said often contradicted with what themselves as gay, in whatever way they wished This means that heterosexual marriage and Ebook (Kindle Edition): 435. The book is also they did and people’s views changed over the to articulate this imagination. It was fascinating parenthood hold many attractions even for available on KOBO and Google Play 
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As we enter the ness is rather an ancient phenomenon that indicates our inse- inner sanctum of our hearts, we find curity and inclination to be ready to repel any attack from that there is Light within us. an enemy known or unknown. Even a cursory review of That Light is the Light of the human history since the ancient times would reveal that wars Creator. The realisation dawns on us have killed millions causing wide spread devastation. The that the same Light that is within us economic, social and psychological costs of war have been is in all other human beings. We start huge in enormity and wide in scale. But, so also have proved to recognise that Light within others. the epidemics, in their impact on human history. If we take Then the outer differences that sep- into account the disruption and death caused by epidemics arate us start to dissolve. We see one it could be more than what wars have done. Why, then, have Light expressed by many different the epidemics been not accorded the same priority that wars outer coverings, each beautiful in its get? Why our preparedness against epidemics does not reflect own way. We start to see all life as the same degree of concern? These questions may not be easy one. to answer as many would compare the budgets that are ear- When we begin to have love for marked for defence and health. It is true that on this count all, a transformation occurs within many nations do show a tilt in favour of health. Nonetheless, us. Our behaviour towards others there are some nations who are found wanting on this count changes. We become nonviolent in all as they put more money for defence than public health. But our dealings. We begin to have that, notwithstanding, budgetary allocation as a percentage understanding and compassion of health is not the issue. That epidemics strike and disrupt towards the idiosyncrasies and habits irrespective of budgets is just one side of the story. The other of others. We stop criticising people and more important one is that preparedness is much more in our minds. First, we realise that than mere allocation of funds. How much effort and plan- they are bound by the shrouds of ning goes in defence and how much in health is what makes ignorance and illusion of this world. the difference. So, despite allocating much more budget for We know that deep within them is health than defence, the US was in no less precarious posi- the soul, a part of God, that it is only tion than Saudi Arabia and several others that had marked their mind and their state of spiritu- more funds for defence. This is the issue that needs to be al ignorance that causes them to resolved. But before that one important assertion. In many behave the way they do. Secondly, we cases war and epidemic connection can also be seen if we are so steeped in God’s love and the take a closer look at many past major epidemics. Of course, ur world is in need of our hearts are clear of any hatred and negative thoughts towards others. bliss which permeates us that we do there may be a few other variables, too, that would need to human unity. We are prejudice for others who we think are not want to be distracted from that be examined, but some moderate degree of correlation can connected to each other different from us. We must develop   rapturous state by petty thoughts of be found. The other significant pointer is the fact that epi- through the silken thread true love in our hearts for all people. Next, we live human unity by others. demics have played more havoc at commercial hubs. All these of love, and that is the We must eliminate prejudice and dis-  3D3=B making sure our words express Criticising others in our thoughts factors need to be examined by the big data analysts who coreO of human existence. In our crimination from our heart and our appreciation and tolerance for all only pulls us away from the state of are busy finding out how many are going to die, when and homes, families, societies and cities, mind. It is said that out of the abun- 44=  B3 people. We need to watch our words happiness that union with God where. To begin with the first lesson that governments all there is a need to come together and dance of our heart we speak. 4 0=3 lest we injure any heart. Do our brings. Since our thoughts will be over the globe have to learn is that like equipping military embrace each other in the spirit of If we feel hatred towards any words cause division or do they bring filled with divine love of God, our to defend the borders, they need to equip the doctors and love, tolerance and oneness. Doing so group, we cannot hide it for long; it 33403  people together? Loving, caring words will become sweet and loving. nurses to defend public health. Had there been a well oiled can help bring about peace in our is bound to come out from our lips 4634=/ words that make people feel comfort- We will not say anything unkind to health machinery and a battle ready health army, many deci- homes, our neighbourhoods, our or show on our face. Our actions will able bring people together. We need anyone. 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When this hap- tice the age old lesson that prevention is better than cure. passing and embraces all creation as we often have to work on committees pens, we will be truly living human And much less costly. Health is wealth, literally.   one family. That love will enter our or make decisions on policy. Do our unity in our own lives.  !                The first step is to make sure that heart when we keep it clear of any voices promote policies that show 7            ! > )        !>A>   E%+F!  >   &"
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Impotence, one another, climate, etc. Therefore, homosexuality is an issue that has existed God had to act and He did in a very since the early period of human civilisation. decisive way. Only God can bring Let’s understand this mystery from the about the changes in the way we live. eyes of Indian Vedic astrologers What does God want? What has According to Indian astrology, there is Him so upset? We, human beings, have maintain your distance such that any proper perspective. No one is dying also a gender difference in the Navagraha. been given free will for proper use. And discharge from another person cannot because of Corona; people are dying The planets are also divided on the basis of tent. In a chart, the seventh, eighth, and them, thus it is noted that gay people are what have we done? A lot many of us, reach you, you should be safe, as safe as because it’s their turn to die. Death is gender. The gender of the king of the plan- twelfth houses of the horoscope are associ- proficient in various arts and sciences. who are reasonably well off have shown one can be. And, it is time to turn to destined; the cause is unimportant. Life ets, Sun, is male. The Moon is called the ated with sexual organs. Moreover, the Saptamesh (7th house) of the blatant disregard for others, climate etc. God, who alone can give the feeling of span of everyone is unrelated to any cur- queen of planets and is considered a female. Marriage is the most important sacra- horoscope, Mars, and Venus signify the per- They are so much engrossed in unlim- security, because He is the controller. rent event. It is fixed at the time of birth Commander Mars is a male planet. ment of human life. In Hindu culture, the son’s sexual desire, as well as the Dwadash ited sense gratification that no bar is too And as stated earlier, this will end when itself. Number of deaths due to Corona Devguru Jupiter is also considered male. tradition of matching horoscopes of a bride Bhav (12th house) denotes that how much low for them. In spite of a very active the Lord inspires a scientist or a group is a number only, and it should not scare Daityaguru Venus has been given the title of and groom is prevalent even today. In this, physical pleasure a person will get. Moon protest by climate activists, mostly of them in finding a vaccine for it as well anyone. Do you know that deaths due a woman. The prince of the planets the decisions are made on the basis of position reflects your mindset. Whereas young who are rightfully protesting, as drugs to cure this dreaded virus. Till to road accidents in India was down to Mercury is male but impotent. Saturn is mutual equality, friendship, and the rela- Rahu and curved planets show how differ- world leaders have chosen to ignore then, take all the precautions, which are almost zero from 400 per day in the ini- referred to as female (impotent) and the tionship between the birth planets and ent two people are. Since Venus is also the their concern. These leaders seem to for- relevant. tial lockdown period? Even death due shadow planet Rahu is male. planetary constellations of a boy and a girl. planet of sexual desires, it increases senti- get or do not realise that there is some- Some of them are as follows. Social to Corona is in low percentage of peo- Mercury leans towards homosexuality, But today, when a man comes to ask about mentality in a person due to its retrograde, one, who is the Master of the universe, distancing is the bedrock on which this ple infected by it. Intelligent people do The reason behind this logic is that his male partner or a woman, comes to ask and emotionality has its special significance and He has acted. We may blame some- virus is to be avoided. Then, comes not fear death due to Corona but avoid Mercury is considered a child planet and about his female partner, which is called in same-sex marriage. one for it, but the fact remains that it is wearing masks. Wearing one is crucial suffering due to getting infected by tak- not fit for sexual activity. Saturn has a low same-sex marriage, also known as gay mar- I remember a book written by God, who is active. And He will remain but not as crucial as the one worn by ing the necessary precautions. libido due to physical deformity. Ketu riage, then there is no such arrangement in American author and relationship coun- so till He has brought us to our senses. the person is your close promixity, and And, finally I will venture my per- (south node of the moon) is also marked the horoscope match making of Vedic selor John Gray named “Men Are from It will happen but not quite so soon. if he or she is talking or sneezing as well. sonal opinion about this virus. Since impotent. Ketu has been ascribed the status astrology to answer their questions. Mars, Women Are from Venus” so where are Habit changes take time. Till then, we, But your wearing a mask is critical for God is involved, as is evident from its of a monk planet, and it offers salvation According to Vedic astrology, sexuality the rest of us from? In my view, they came as individuals, must accept whatever is others. Therefore, everyone in public scale, it is to reset the style of living of away from indulgence. and homosexuality is mainly related to the from the universe and they should be given happening. must wear a mask period. Hygiene of the modern man. Good people need not Accordingly, the zodiac signs are also Lagnesh (1st house), Panchamesh (5th equal treatment as we give to straight cou- Yes, acceptance is the key. This is the highest standard should be prac- fear; they will gain something. Yes, bad determined on the basis of gender. Aries, house), Saptamesh (7th house), Ashtamesh ples. The universe teaches acceptance and reality right now. No one can deny it. tised. Sanitise whenever in doubt. Don’t people have something to fear, i.e. those Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius are considered (8th house) and Dwadash (12th house) reverence of all that it embodies. It never Don’t fight it; focus on protecting be lazy. Similarly, trust no one; treat who are harming this climate, etc; they male and Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, and Libra house of horoscope. The role of Mercury is discriminates. So why should we? yourself. You are safe if you do that. It every stranger as a suspect. need to reset their lives. are female signs. Gemini, Capricorn, seen in the horoscope of gay people. Also, 7     .    "      does not matter if the person you come Before I end this article, let me put 4              Sagittarius, and Pisces are considered impo- Venus and Ketu also have an influence on         
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Such extreme pro- tacts with the island and its What follows from this is that statement expressing strong other side of the spectrum is form of socialism with Chinese taining the Xi model of per- nouncements from the main- administration, but that is sim- basically both sides agreed that dissatisfaction and firm oppo- that Beijing adheres to its one characteristics. Majority of the manent presidency across all land are quite common. In ply not acceptable to Beijing. the other side existed, but they sition to Pompeo’s remarks. At China policy as it is. That is Taiwanese do not want to have the overseas territories of 2017, Yin Zhuo, a Chinese Historically, the 1979 US- would disagree about every- the same time, its Foreign why China registered its utter a governance system like that China. Rear Admiral in the Navy, People’s Republic of China thing else. What many of us Ministry said it was “extreme- dissatisfaction with the US by of the mainlanders. The pri- What seems permanent is said, “If the Democratic (PRC) Joint Communique miss in this agreement is that ly indignant” at the message saying the latest words coming mary detest and hatred for that the ill-will between Taipei Progressive Party (Taiwan’s rul- switched diplomatic recogni- both sides agreed that Taiwan and accused Washington of from Pompeo is hurting the Chinese political system and Beijing is going to contin- ing party) declares indepen- tion from Taipei to Beijing. In belonged to China, while con- breaching its diplomatic com- “sentiments of the 1.4 billion emerges from the complete ue. Admittedly, the tension dence, then we must go to war this communique, America tinuing to disagree on which mitments. And what happened Chinese people”. absence of basic freedoms, between the two has risen to an without any hesitation. If they recognised the Government ‘China’, whether it is Republic in the beginning of March was Taiwan’s re-elected absolute disregard for human all-time high under Xi. Though declare independence, we will of the PRC as the sole of China or the Peoples another pointer to America’s President Tsai hoped for peace- rights, and the public display of Tsai is leaving after this term, use military force to bring Government of China. This Republic of China. As years deeper ties with Taiwan, espe- ful co-existence with China, state-sponsored violence by the DPP and its liberation phi- about unification, we must be again reiterates the fact that passed, this came to be known cially under the Donald Trump but clearly disavows “one China Beijing. Secondly, since his- losophy can’t be obliterated very clear about that.” there is but one China and as the ‘1992 Consensus’, which administration. On March 4, framework” of Beijing. She torically and geographically, from the Taiwanese soil. With &":)"* (("6:6" Needless to say that with Taiwan is a part of China. But has been rightly rejected by the the US House of again highlighted that “Here, I both Taiwan and China live a sixth generation of leadership the coming of the DPP to what has taken an ugly turn current ruling party in Taiwan. Representatives unanimously want to reiterate the words apart, the people of Taiwan not coming to take over power, the centrist forces in the today is that only under this The US, being the pre- passed the Taiwan Allies ‘peace, parity, democracy, and have developed a taste for (because of Xi’s permanent island and the Communist communiqué, the US is dominant power of the world, International Protection and dialogue’. We will not accept the independence from the begin- presidency), it definitely adds Party in China have become allowed to maintain cultural, has a strong military presence Enhancement Initiative Beijing authorities’ use of ‘one ning. However such claims worry to internal party con- equally concerned about the commercial and other unoffi- in the Asia-Pacific, backed by (TAIPEI) Act. What is adding country, two systems’ to down- though buttressed by the sensus over Xi’s presidency real intentions of the Tsai cial relations with Taiwan. its allies. Therefore any war-like more weight towards the main- grade Taiwan and undermine Taiwanese side, the mainland after his two terms. These are regime. Thus any move that After this, what we need to situation over Taiwan would tenance of Taiwan’s unique the cross-strait status quo. We outrightly rejects them. For serious threats to Xi and his leads to complete separation of know is the historic 1992 con- surely drag not only the US into identity and independence in stand fast by this principle.” Beijing, Taiwan is a breakaway core team. Therefore main- Taiwan from the sovereign ter- sensus that is critical in shap- this maelstrom, but also all its future is the very special char- These words directly indi- province and its reunification taining an iron fist at home and ritory of China would tanta- ing and reshaping the relations allies. And this could probably acter of the Act. This Act aims cate what Taiwan under Tsai is is a must either by peace or by sloganeering unification over mount to causing war. between Taiwan and China. be the beginning of the Third at inducing governments that looking for. On her inaugural force. Taiwan and Hong Kong would The major cause of irritant When Lee Teng-huei became World War. America’s growing are allies of Taiwan to maintain speech, she vowed to fight for China’s potential danger be successful only in rhetoric. for China in Taiwan is the con- the chairman of the KMT in influence in Taiwan starting diplomatic ties with the coun- Taiwan’s participation in inter- comes from its own people. Taiwan would remain what stant American interference 1988 and also became the first from defence cooperation to try and to identify those at risk national organisations, The world’s most populated it is today, physically alienated, and engagement with the elected President of Taiwan in people to people contact has of sovereign relations with it. strengthen mutually benefi- nation is simply scared of its economically tied with the island. But then there is an offi- 1996 after the demise of irked China for long. When It also calls for the US to cial cooperation with its allies own populace. The discon- mainland and politically distant cial act known as the “1979 Chiang Ching-kuo, the son of Tsai won her second term this supplement its diplomatic pres- and bolster ties with the US, tents emerging from its popu- foes forever. So the war of Taiwan Relations Act” that the founder of Taiwan i.e. year, US Secretary of State ence in countries that support Japan, Europe and other like- lation are not allowed to be sur- words and weapons between provides the legal basis for the Chiang Kai-shek. In 1988, he Mike Pompeo congratulated Taiwan and reduce its diplo- minded countries. This defi- faced anywhere else. It has the ROC and the PRC will unofficial relations between initiated talks with the main- her saying, “Her re-election by matic footprint if they side with nitely is slated for a tough fight been suppressed for decades nowhere head for perpetual the US and Taiwan. This par- land, and associations repre- a huge margin shows that she Beijing. Further, the Act would with the Xi regime in the days with an iron fist by its succes- peace. ticular Act enshrines the senting Beijing and Taipei met has earned the respect, admi- give the Secretary of State the to come. sive communist regimes. When American commitment to in Singapore in 1992. At the ration and trust of the people power to expand, reduce, or At the centre of the China- it comes to Taiwan, it is certain (The writer is an expert on assist Taiwan in maintaining its end of this historic meet, the on Taiwan. Her courage and terminate US aid to countries Taiwan bitterness lies the sheer that the sensitivity of the international affairs)

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While I am certain that sustain immunisation activities infectious disease outbreak, also deeply concerning. My fear serve more than 26 million vaccines are accessible to every- a vaccine that protects against all activities to sustain and while practicing the mandated leaving SARS, Ebola and H1N1 is, this temporary suspension newborns and about 27 million one. rubella — an infectious disease expand the immunisation pro- physical distancing. influenza far behind. Across could place children at risk and pregnant women every year. Of course, these are just a that if contracted by pregnant gramme will eventually Intersectoral collaborations the globe, countries have disrupt the significant momen- Concerted efforts have helped few of the encouraging results women could cause sponta- resume, the disruption caused will be critical to immunisation deployed aggressive contain- tum we have achieved through us beat polio, maintain our of a more robust UIP and the neous abortions, fetal deaths by Covid-19 may lead to delays infrastructure — scientists, ment measures, including our immunisation efforts in the polio-free status for over half a benefits of new vaccines. But it and serious congenital defects. in restoring full capacity. researchers, policymakers, stringent lockdowns, domestic country. Let me elaborate. decade and eliminate maternal would be safe to say that, These are grave concerns, espe- This pause has also dealt a economists, and civil society and international border-seal- Since its inception, the and neonatal tetanus — which through dedicated efforts of the cially since India, in the recent severe blow to our plans of scal- organisations and private orga- ing and trade restrictions. Universal Immunisation were all responsible for signif- government and partners, we past, has already witnessed ing up pneumococcal conju- nizations have to come togeth- Tourism, hospitality, public Programme (UIP) — one of icant child morbidities. have managed to considerably several outbreaks of measles gate and rotavirus vaccines er to design a roadmap to transport, manufacturing and the largest public health pro- Mission Indradhanush is improve child health in the and rubella. Similarly, while we across the country. 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