Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Bharati Ghosh

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millenniumPUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 4, ISSUE 41 | Sunday, 11 February, 2018 | Kolkata | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 post NO HALF TRUTHS CITY PAGE 3 SPORT PAGE 7 FILM PAGE 16 CARDIAC CENTRES TO BE INDIA MAY LOSE 2021CHAMPIONS SIMPLY SET UP IN RURAL AREAS TROPHY HOSTING RIGHTS SECURE Jaish terrorists attack Army Court issues arrest warrant camp; two JCOs martyred SUNJWAN (Jammu): Jaish-e- Mohammed terrorists on Sat- To boost perimeter against Bharati Ghosh urday struck at an Army camp on the outskirts of Jammu city, killing two junior com- security, Govt gives Warrant also issued against Ghosh’s bodyguard Sujit Mondal; both on run missioned officers (JCOs) and injuring six others, includ- Army `1,487 crore SOUMITRA NANDI the Ghatal court on Satur- ing a Major and the daughter day and were remanded to six of an Army man. Parliamen- OUR CORRESPONDENT KOLKATA: The Ghatal Court days Criminal Investigation tary Affairs Minister Abdul in West Midnapore on Saturday Department custody .Both of Rehman Veeri informed the NEW DELHI: The Defence issued an arrest warrant against them were learnt to be close Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Ministry has sanctioned Rs former Indian Police Service to Ghosh. The CID on Sat- that Subedar Madanlal Chowd- 1,487 crore to the Army to for- (IPS) officer Bharati Ghosh in urday conducted searches at hary and Subedar Mohammed Soldiers take positions during the tify its bases in Jammu and connection with a court com- the Barrackpore residence of Ashraf Mir were killed in the terrorist attack on the Sunjuwan Kashmir, North East and sev- plaint by a businessman alleg- SI Rajsekhar Pyne in connec- terrorists attack. Army camp in Jammu on Saturday eral other places to plug their ing extorting of a large amount tion with the case. Pyne was Briefing mediapersons at security gaps and protect them of gold and cash by some police posted as SI of Kharagpur the main entrance of the camp, “Due to the presence of from any terror attacks, offi- officials. The court has also police station when Ghosh Jammu-based Army PRO Lt women and children in the cial sources said on Saturday. issued an arrest warrant against was the superintendent of West Col Devender Anand said, housing colony, the operations Clearing the project, Defence her bodyguard Sujit Mondal. Midnapore. “In the early hours on Satur- is being progressed cautiously Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Both Ghosh and Mondal have It may be mentioned that day after a brief exchange of to minimise the casualties,” he has set a deadline of 10 months been on the run and the West the complainant, Chandan fire with sentry on the periph- said. The Major has been air- for the Army to carry it out. Bengal Criminal Investigation Majhi, of Daspur, West Mid- ery, some terrorists entered lifted to an Udhampur hos- The Army headquarters has Department (CID) had send napore, in his complaint of the family accommodation pital where his condition was been told to monitor imple- teams outside the state in search extortion had not mentioned complex. stated to be critical, Army offi- mentation of the project. of the two. the name of Ghosh. However, “The quick response teams cials said. The sanction to the project It is learnt that the as many her name cropped up during have cordoned off the area and Army helicopters and comes amid heightened hostili- as four teams of the state inves- the course of the CID probe isolated the terrorists, who drones have been pressed into ties between Indian and Paki- tigating agency had been camp- that was taken up as per direc- are holed up in a few houses service to ascertain the exact stani armies along the Line of ing in states like Uttar Pradesh, tions of the court. (inside the camp),” the offi- location of the terrorists, offi- Control in Jammu and Kash- Gujarat and also in two south- Ghosh, who was superin- cer said. cials said. AGENCIES mir and several terror attack ern states in search of Ghosh. tendent of police in West Mid- targeting military installa- The former Indian Police Ser- napore district, resigned on tions. Perimeter security will vice officer had earlier skipped the past one week conducted large number of land deeds and tor (CI) Subhankar De and December 28 last year after she Pak Army shells LoC areas in Poonch be strengthened at Army bases summons from the Criminal searches at a number of proper- government documents and Inspector-in-Charge Chitta was transferred to Barrackpore, under six commands, the Investigation Department for ties of the retired Indian Police 57 sealed bottles of alcoholic Pal of Ghatal police station and North 24 Parganas, as com- JAMMU: Pakistani troops launched mortar shells at sources said. A security audit deposing before it for ques- Service officer, including some drinks of leading brands, total- had seized around Rs 56 lakhs mandant of the third battalion civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s of military bases was carried tioning in connection with the of her apartments in the city ling 39 litres. cash, which was considered to of the state armed police. Poonch district on Saturday, police said. There was no out on the recommendation of investigation of the case. and had seized unaccounted The state Criminal Investi- be “unaccounted wealth” from Her bodyguard Mondal, loss of life or injury to any one, a police official said. a committee headed by Lt Gen Criminal Investigation cash worth crores. gation Department on Friday the residence of the duo. too, had quit soon after her Philip Campose. Department sleuths have for The seizures included a had arrested Circle Inspec- They were produced at resignation. People must realise Centre frees `1,269 cr for Indices’ foreign ‘WERE REPORTING AS JOURNALISTS WHILE ON TOURIST VISA’ their green social trade stopped Maldives expels Indian, British responsibility AP projects to cool TDP ENVIRONMENT MINISTER HARSH VARDHAN to curb Indian OUR CORRESPONDENT PIO scribes working for AFP liquidity flight MALE: Two foreign jour- been asked to leave the Mal- AMARAVATI: The Centre has nalists, including an Indian dives, no other legal steps shall In today’s released a sum of Rs 1,269 crore to NEW DELHI: The stock national, working for French be taken against them,” the Andhra Pradesh under different exchanges have decided in news agency AFP who were police said. paper heads in the last few days amid a “their business interest” to arrested by the Maldivian The action against the two strain in ties between the NDA and its stop trading of their indices police for violating immigra- journalists came as a privately- ... ally TDP over allocation given to the abroad to check liquidity flight tion rules, have been ordered owned television station in state in the Union Budget. The gross from India and this should not to leave the island nation fac- the Maldives went off air, cit- CITY grant included Rs 417.44 crore for the be seen as a “retrograde step”, ing political turmoil. The two ing threats during the coun- Polavaram multipurpose project, one Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi said on journalists, Indian national try’s current state of emergency. SHASHI PANJA INAUGURATES DAMINI 3 of the issues of contention between Saturday. “They (the stock Money Sharma and British Rajje TV, which highlights the the allies TDP and BJP. exchanges) have taken a com- national of Indian-origin Atish views of the opposition, said NATION “The release (of Rs 417.44 crore) mercial decision and I don’t Ravi Patel, were handed over in a statement that it stopped is towards the amount already utilised think this is a retrograde step to immigration authorities by broadcasting because the ‘SECURITY FORCES EFFECTIVE IN JOB’ 4 by the state against the irrigation com- the 14th Finance Commission, to AP. as they are trying to ensure the police after it was found country’s environment does BUSINESS ponent (of Polavaram) after April 1, The Centre directed that the accounts that liquidity in those indices that they were working in vio- not allow journalists to report 2014,” an order issued by the Union of the scheme “shall be maintained stay in the country,” Tyagi told lation of the country’s immi- tion to the Immigration Act freely and independently, the SEBI LOOKING INTO FORTIS MATTER 5 water resources ministry’s senior joint properly and separately” and submit- reporters here after the mar- gration rules, the police said in and Regulations,” the state- AFP had reported. commissioner, R P S Verma, said. The ted as and when required. ket regulator’s board meeting. a statement. ment said. The Maldives police, Male plunged into chaos last INTERNATIONAL Centre, through the Polavaram Proj- “They shall be open to inspection Further, he said the exchanges “These individuals were however, clarified that no legal Thursday when the Supreme ect Authority, had so far released Rs by an officer deputed by the Gov- want that liquidity from India found to be working and action will be taken against the Court ordered the release of THAI MASSES DEFY JUNTA WITH RALLY 6 4,329 crore for the project while the ernment of India or the state gov- should not be split or shifted reporting as journalists while two journalists. “We would like nine imprisoned Opposition state government said it spent over ernment,” an under-secretary at the abroad. on a tourist visa, in contraven- to note that although they have politicians. PTI SPORT Rs 7,200 crore after it was declared a Centre said in the release order. The The comment came a day DHAWAN SLAMS TON IN 100TH ODI 7 national project. Centre also released Rs 253.74 crore after the BSE, NSE and Met- Andhra Pradesh finance minister as ‘basic grant’ to urban local bod- ropolitan Stock Exchange Govt allays PPF fears triggered by Budget Yanamala Ramakrishnudu submitted ies in the state. This was the second of India (MSEI) decided to a memorandum to Union Finance instalment during the current finan- immediately stop the trading FOR ADVERTISING Minister Arun Jaitley last month stat- cial year. of indices of Indian securities OUR CORRESPONDENT “PPF deposits enjoy protec- As a result, all small sav- kindly contact at 9810195709 ing that a sum of Rs 3,217.63 crore, The TDP had been at loggerheads on foreign bourses as part of a tion from being attached. All ings schemes including PPF or spent on Polavaram, was yet to be with the Centre over the “raw deal” joint effort to stymie migration NEW DELHI: Assuaging fears existing protections have been will now be covered under the [email protected] reimbursed to the state. Of this, the given to AP in the Union Budget of liquidity to overseas mar- of losing benefits under the saved while consolidating PPF Government Savings Banks Centre has now released Rs 417.44 2018-19 and the party MPs protested kets. The move comes as Sin- Public Provident Fund (PPF) Act under proposed Govern- Act, 1873. crore, an official of the water resources in Parliament on the issue saying no gapore Stock Exchange (SGX) scheme with proposed changes ment Savings Promotion Act,” The schemes include FOR SUBSCRIPTION department here said. specific allocations were made to has launched trading in single- in the Budget, Economic he said in a tweet. Post Office Savings Account, kindly contact at 8800854665 The Centre, meanwhile, also the state. The party was particularly stock futures in 50 of India’s Affairs Secretary S C Garg said In the Finance Bill 2018- National Savings Monthly or released Rs 369.16 crore last night peeved that the Polavaram project top firms that are part of the existing and new PPF deposits 19, a provision has been made Income (Account), National [email protected] under post-devolution revenue deficit was seemingly ignored in the Cen- Nifty index. MPOST would continue to have protec- to repeal the Public Provident Savings Recurring Deposit and grant, as per the recommendation of tral allocations. tion from being attached. Fund Act, 1968. Sukanya Samriddhi Account. Psycho and Spartacus legend THE KIDNEY TISSUE DEVELOPED IN LABORATORY IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING URINE John Gavin passes away at 86 Scientists successfully grow functioning HOLLYWOOD: dios, having won an John Gavin, the tall, Academy Award in strikingly handsome 1930 with its adap- human mini-kidney from stem cells in mice actor who appeared tation of Remarque’s in Spartacus, Psycho All Quiet on the and other hit films Western Front, was LONDON: In a first, scientists have suc- and functional units of the kidney — had from several hundred glomeruli, and of the 1960s before hoping lightning cessfully produced human kidney tissue formed. humans have about a million in their kid- forsaking acting would strike again. within a living organism which is able to The new structures contained most of neys — this is clearly a major advance,” to become Presi- John Gavin with Janet Leigh in With a postwar produce urine, a significant milestone in the constituent parts present in human Kimber said. However, the mini-kidneys dent Ronald Rea- Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho audience hungering the development of treatment for kidney nephrons — including proximal tubules, lack a large artery, and without that the gan’s ambassador to for escapism, how- disease. distal tubules, Bowman’s capsule and Loop organ’s function will only be a fraction of Mexico, has died at the age of 86. The ever, it didn’t happen and neither the film Kidney glomeruli — constituent of Henle. Tiny human blood vessels — normal. death of Gavin, who was also a former nor its leading man fared well with crit- microscopic parts of the organ — were known as capillaries — had developed So, the researchers are working with president of the Screen Actors Guild, ics. Then came the role of Janet Leigh’s generated from human embryonic stem inside the mice which nourished the new surgeons to put in an artery that will bring was announced by Brad Burton Moss, divorced lover, Sam Loomis, in the 1960 cells grown in plastic laboratory culture kidney structures, according to a study that more blood the new kidney. To test the the manager of Gavin’s wife actress Con- Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho. dishes containing a nutrient broth known has now been published in the journal Stem functionality of the new structures, the stance Towers. Gavin went on to make a flurry of as culture medium, containing molecules Cell Reports. team used Dextran — a fluorescent pro- After appearances in a handful of films over the next two years, playing to promote kidney development. “We have proved beyond any doubt tein which stains the urine- like substance 1950s B-movies, Gavin’s breakthrough Julius Caesar in Spartacus appearing They were combined with a gel like sub- these structures function as kidney cells produced when nephrons filter the blood, came in 1958 when he landed the lead opposite Susan Hayward in Back Street, stance, which acted as natural connective by filtering blood and producing urine — structures are made of human cells which called glomerular filtrate. role of a World War II German soldier opposite Sandra Dee in Peter Ustinov’s tissue — and then injected as a tiny clump though we can’t yet say what percentage of developed an excellent capillary blood sup- The Dextran was tracked and detected in A Time to Love and a Time to Die. Shakespearian spoof Romanoff and Juliet under the skin of mice. After three months, function exists,” said Sue Kimber from Uni- ply, becoming linked to the vasculature of in the new structures’ tubules, demonstrat- The film was based on an Erich Maria and again with Dee in Tammy Tell Me an examination of the tissue revealed that versity of Manchester in the UK. the mouse,” Kimber said. ing that filtrate was indeed being produced Remarque novel, and Universal Stu- True. AP nephrons — the microscopic structural “What is particularly exciting is that the “Though this structure was formed and excreted as urine. PTI 2| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp It’s much better to do good in a way that no one knows anything about it Weekend Break -Leo Tolstoy ‘PADMAAVAT’ EFFECT Soaring high with some heat on designer’s aesthetics ‘Over a period of time, these characters became our muses and the entire process left an indelible mark on our own signature aesthetic,’ says the designer-duo

or Deepika Padukone’s resplen- LAHARI BASU shorba–te-khameeri roti’ from dent lehengas, Shahid Kapoor’s Gosht ki Najakat, is a lamb elegant achkans and jamas, and he climate of a place broth served with fermented Ranveer Singh’s get-up which dictates its possible bread. The silk-like texture of Freflected Turkish origins inPadmaa - food habits which in the soup, accompanied with vat, designer-duo Rimple and Harpreet Tturn give birth to a cuisine the classic khameeri roti can Narula undertook challenging and exten- boasting of indigenous ingre- be anybody’s comfort food on sive research, which they say has left an dients. Keeping this in mind, a wintry evening. indelible mark on their own signature Executive Chef Nikhil Ras- ‘Kunri murgh tikka,’ from aesthetics. Set in the 13th century, the togi, Eros Hotel, Nehru Place Mirchi ka Chaunk with its period drama directed by Sanjay Leela has conceptualised the idea power-packed flavours of Bhansali is the story of the legendary of introducing a food festi- masala and the heat from the Rajput queen Padmavati, her husband val, ‘Taseer-E-Hararat’ to lend chillies blow a chicken lover’s and Rajput king Maharawal Ratan Singh, depth to the existence of the from Makai ki Ronak is a deli- mind away. and Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji. The following ingredients: Kesar cious deep fried corn raisins To end your dinner on a detailing in the costumes has been much (saffron),Laung (cloves), Pista balls stuffed with cheese. This sweet note, you may choose appreciated. (pistachios), Lahsun (garlic), starter will make you go nom from the display of some of “Working on a project of this stature Gosht (mutton), Makai (corn) nom forever but do not gorge the most beloved Indian des- can prove to be quite challenging since and Mirchi (chilli). on them so much so that you serts. Undoubtedly I would the garments play a significant role in ‘Taseer-E-Hararat,’ is what miss out on the rest of the bril- declare the ‘Akhrot ka halwa,’ bringing to life the personas of these class might sound like. The idea liance in the menu. to be the star. Once you insert historical figures, the cultural influences of this festival, on till this Sun- ‘Saag makhni lasooni pan- a spoonful of this halwa, and as well as maintaining the authenticity day, is to incorporate ingredi- eer pasanda,’ is probably the it melts away in your mouth of the period,” said Rimple. ents which help one keep warm most flavourfulsarso ka saag I releasing the rich flavour of desi Harpreet said: “Over a period of time, in winters. have ever tasted. Coming from ghee and quality walnuts, you these characters became our muses and The warm ambience, the Lahsoon ki Mahak, this heav- would not want to open your the entire process left an indelible mark welcoming aroma and the enly dish will have you crav- eyes lest the dreamy feel might on our own signature aesthetic.” The see how the characters he envisioned Qadir Bada’uni for reference when it soothing tones of live ghazals at ing for more. ‘Gosht Nurani escape you! designers have vouched translated to real people with whom we came to the ornate styling and layering Singh Sahib will accentuate the for the perfection- interacted on the sets. Moreover, our of the looks. dining experience of any gour- ist that Bhansali is perception of drama in clothes “Remarkably, we discovered that the met. One can tour around the known to be. “He has also undergone a change costumes of Awadh were very different live kitchen set-ups, and choose had a vision and while working on the project from the ones that were popular in Delhi, from the available menu. Each it was fasci- – how at times ‘less is more’ or and we tried to integrate these small dis- ingredient has been used to nating to ‘more is less’, given the moment tinctions in our design,” said Harpreet. prepare starters, mains and in the story line; or how vari- To get the look right for Deepika as Rani desserts in both vegetarian ous elements need to be lay- Padmavati, the designers’ team got spe- and non-vegetarian variants. ered for a cohesive look that cial prints developed from Sanganer and It might come as a surprise to is in sync with the director’s Bagru for the textiles that were used. stumble upon something as vision,” said Rimple. For Shahid’s character, Harpreet said oxymoronic as ‘Lahsoon ka Padmaavat marked the first Bhansali had instructed them to avoid k h e e r.’ time the designers have worked following “any vague generalisations of Some of the highlights from the with Bhansali, known for lending costumes that have been depicted in festival would be: rare grandeur to his movies. “San- cinema till now”. ‘Bhutte aur kismish gulak,’ jay sir has a very beautiful way He said Bhansali’s aim was to have of orchestrating the extremely such garments for Shahid that not only detailed and spectacular can- carried forward the narrative but also vases he has envisioned on expressed the emotional turmoil and Celebrate love with something luxe screen. Thankfully, we were complexities the character undergoes. always on the same page OUR CORRESPONDENT What about Khilji? “Given Khilji’s nomadic Turkish ori- VALENTINE’S DAY doesn’t Rimple and Harpreet Narula gins, we did a lot of research on the cos- have to be all about choco- tumes and textiles of the belt, right from lates, flowers and teddy. For- guidelines which we Afghanistan to Kazakhstan to the central get about the stereotyped, followed while creat- Asia belt around Turkey. Our own travels predictable gifts and plan ing each look,” Harpreet said. also came in handy as we have, over the something to be remembered For this, they had to isolate key years, collected samples of various old forever. This Valentine’s Day, elements that might have been prev- textiles such as Suzanis and Tapestries spoil your loved one with friendly, starting from Rs 2500 rings. In addition, the brand alent in the era and eliminate all from flea markets and auctions, which P.C. Chandra Jewellers’ newly onwards. This collection com- is offering flat 20% discount modern/Mughal/European influ- were great reference points for getting launched online exclusive bines both 14k and 22k pure on making charges along with as him ences from the garments and enter a the styling and the look and feel just collection. gold with a touch of coloured CCD couple food voucher on and never “pure-zone”. right,” said Rimple. The ensembles are The Valentine’s Day col- stones, heart studs, and geo- every purchase. This offer is really had a clash. They relied on old manuscripts and now archived with the film’s production lection comprises more than metric shapes and so on. The valid till 14th Feb 2018 exclu- His in-depth knowl- travellers’ accounts and the writings of house, but Rimple and Harpreet hope 50 designs which are styl- range of products includes sively on PC Chandra’s official edge and research on court historians and Sufi saints such they are some day able to showcase the ish, sleek and yet pocket- pendants, earrings and finger website. the period formed the as the 16th century historian Abd-al- bespoke creations. IANS

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The two ministries would go a long way OUR CORRESPONDENT KOLKATA: Ministry of Railways and in propagating the age-old benefits of one Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and of the oldest forms of medicines. KOLKATA: Buoyed by the whopping sale at Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoe- Under the terms of the MoU, the Min- set up in rural areas its temporary stalls that have been set up in opathy) have decided to scale up Ayush istry of Railways will arrange for provid- various fairs across the state in the past one health services in various railway hospitals ing logistics and infrastructure in the form OUR CORRESPONDENT to the hospital is very cru- year, the State Fisheries Development Cor- in the state including BR Singh Hospital. of land and building, equipment, furni- cial in case he is suffering a poration (SFDC) has now decided to expand A Memorandum of Understanding ture, Ayush medicines and consumables KOLKATA: The state Health heart attack. If he/she can be by opening branches of its all-fish restaurant (MoU) has been signed between the two as well as manpower. While the Ministry Department is planning to set put under proper medication, in nine districts across Bengal. Six of them ministries to increase the Ayush infra- of Ayush, in turn, will provide all other up cardiac centres in rural areas chances of survival become will come up before Durga Puja this year. structure in railway hospitals. There are technical inputs required for introduc- to provide initial treatment to pretty high. Keeping this in “The Bengalees are known for their love nearly 12 railways-run hospitals in Bengal tion of Ayush system of medicines in the patients suffering from heart mind, the state Health Depart- for fish and people have thronged our stalls among which most of the hospitals lack a railway hospitals. attacks. ment is chalking out an elabo- relishing the varieties. We had put up a stall full-fledged Ayush unit. The ministry will also provide tech- The main purpose of the rate plan to construct cardiac at Poush Mela in Santiniketan in Decem- As a result of this, there are no proper nical support regarding pharmacopoeia, project is to check the mor- centres in the districts. ber 2017 and the response was overwhelm- treatment facilities of Ayush in these hos- medicine inventory and hospital plan- tality rate of patients particu- “The plan is at an initial REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE ing. So, we have decided to expand in a big pitals. The MoU aims at a better coordi- ning. The ministries will formulate guide- larly in rural areas who suffer stage now. A study would be way,” said Soumyajit Das, managing direc- nation between the two ministries so that lines for contractual Ayush doctors and from cardiac arrests. Accord- carried out by our depart- facilities and infrastructure “We are yet to formulate the tor of SFDC. patients can undergo treatment at any of paramedical staff and will bear their ing to a senior official of the ment officials in all the dis- to provide initial treatment to policy on how many such cen- It may be mentioned that SFDC has the railway hospitals in the state if they expenses. Presently, Indian Railways is Health Department, a cardiac tricts assessing the situation at a patient suffering a cardiac tres would be set up in each plans to start all-fish restaurant at Howrah, wish to. This new initiative would be fol- running 126 homoeopathic clinics and 40 centre would be set up in all the ground level and how the arrest. Once these patients are district. The new project is on Hooghly, West and East Burdwan and Bal- lowed in other states as well. Ayurvedic clinics through a staff-benefit the remote areas of the districts project could be implemented given primary treatment they cards after the state govern- urghat in North Bengal. Bolpur that happens The main purpose of the move was fund under the Welfare Section of Estab- where there is no proper health in order to ensure that people can be shifted to the nearby dis- ment has seen a considerable to be the Assembly constituency of the state to ensure that Ayush, which is one of the lishment Directorate. It may be mentioned facility. living in remote areas can the trict hospital or the sub-divi- amount of success in checking Fisheries minister Chandranath Sinha will oldest forms of medicine in the coun- that both the Centre and state government It has often been seen that reap the benefits of the pro- sional hospitals. infant mortality rate,” the offi- also have a restaurant. “Our restaurant at try, can be practised in larger scale in not had laid enormous emphasis on the devel- it takes a long time to bring a posed project,” a senior official Due to lack of primary cial maintained. New Barrackpore in North 24-Parganas is only Bengal but also in India. A statement opment of Ayush infrastructure. cardiac patient to the district of the Health Department said treatment and also due to delay It can be mentioned here nearing completion,” an SFDC official said. issued by the Press Information Bureau Dr Sumit Sur, state president of and sub-divisional hospitals on condition of anonymity. in transportation, the health that Minister of State for Health It may be mentioned that SFDC pres- said that the move was taken for the well- National Ayurveda Students and Youth due to poor connectivity. Their He further added that a condition of patients suffer- Chandrima Bhattacharya on ently has 11 restaurants of which seven are ness of the railway employees. Association, said: “This is a revolution- conditions often become criti- survey will be done to find out ing from a heart attack often various occasions said that located in the city and its adjoining areas Manoj Sinha, Minister of State for ary step taken by the Centre to bring the cal due to a delay in transport- which districts can be chosen becomes serious. If cardiac the infant mortality rate in the and four in popular tourist destinations Railways, said: “The traditional knowl- Ayush form of medicine into the main- ing them from far-off areas of for running the project on a centres can be set up in those state has gone down following including Digha, Henry’s Island and Bishnu- edge of Ayush systems can be harnessed to stream. E-Ayush must be introduced in all the districts. pilot basis. areas, they would prove to be a major revamp in health infra- pur. Recently, a restaurant has been started help the vast majority of railway staff who the railway hospitals across the country.” Transporting a patient There will be adequate immensely beneficial. structure in Bengal. through a franchisee in Siliguri. Class IX student molested STAR-STRUCK 16 people affected at school, staffer arrested with diarrhoea, Sovan to implement their demands. “We are examining the sug- gestions of the guardians for revamp of the security aspect visits hospital in the school. The good rela- tionship of the school with the OUR CORRESPONDENT distributed ORS solution and students and guardians should Halogen tablets among the prevail and we urge them to KOLKATA: Sixteen peo- affected families. cooperate with us,” a top school ple with symptoms of acute Mayor Sovan Chatter- official said. diarrhoea have been admit- jee visited the hospital and It is learnt that the school ted to Baghajatin Hospital on inquired about the health con- authorities will announce their Saturday. ditions of those who had been OUR CORRESPONDENT the parents on Saturday. stand on the security aspect on Around 269 people liv- admitted. He said samples of Around 12 representa- Monday and normal classes ing in Wards 101, 102 and drinking water have been col- KOLKATA: A day when a tives held an hour-long meet- will be held. 110 of the Kolkata Municipal lected from the affected areas meeting between the guard- ing with the school authorities A school picnic that was Corporation (KMC) respec- and sent for examination. ians and the school authorities and placed their demands scheduled on Monday has been tively have been affected, said There is a rumour in the area seemed to head for an amica- to boost security, installa- called off. Debabrata Majumdar, Mem- that because of leaks in the ble solution for Carmel Junior tion of more CCTVs inside Meanwhile, it is learnt that ber, Mayor-In-Council. underground main sewer, the School, an incident of molesta- the school premises with the the alleged molestation with Of them, 16 were admit- water got mixed with drink- tion was reported from Kamala capacity to capture audio and the Class IX student of Kamala ted to Baghajatin Hospital ing water. Girls’ High School under Rabi- a female attendant per class for Girls’ School took place when and a child was admitted Chatterjee, however, said ndra Sarovar police station accompanying students if they she had gone to Barua for to the Institute of Child Health the cause of the disease is yet area. needed to go outside. dressing a cut that she had suf- (ICH). to be ascertained. He said steps A non-teaching staff of “We also urged the school fered while in the chemistry The affected areas included have been taken and doctors of the school, Malay Kumar authorities to issue two iden- laboratory on Thursday. The Bahudur Math, Breeja, Kamar- the KMC’s health department Barua, was arrested on Satur- tity cards — one of which will accused allegedly provided para and Chittaranjan areas. are monitoring the situation. day morning on the basis of a be with the student and another first aid to the victim and then Those affected complained Rinku Naskar, CPI(M) complaint that was lodged by with the guardian who will molested her. of acute stomach ache cou- Councillor of Ward 102 said a student on Friday following come to drop or pick up stu- The accused also threatened pled with nausea and fever. it receives water from Jai Hind the incident that took place on dents. We have asked them to the girl of serious consequences They started pouring in at Water Scheme and Garden Thursday. hold meetings at least once a if she reported the incident. the Baghajatin Hospital and Reach Water Station. Carmel High School at month with us. There should Police have arrested the Actor Tabu, state IT minister Bratya Basu along with TMC MP Sougata Roy at Rabindra Bhavan health centres with deteriorat- She said people had com- Deshapriya Park that was be no male attendant or teacher accused and has slapped a case during the inauguration of the third Dumdum International Film Festival on Saturday. The festival ing conditions. plained of stomach ache since rocked by guardians’ protests in the school which is meant under POCSO Act against him. actually was conceptualised by Bratya, who also is the local legislator and a staunch patron of visual The others were treated and Friday night. She added that on Friday after an alleged sex- for girls,” said a guardian after He was produced at Alipore arts. Padmasree Tabu always had a cordial connection with Kolkata as she attended the Kolkata discharged. Senior civic offi- the KMC is trying to find out ual abuse of a Class II student the meeting adding that the Court and was remanded to International Film Festival and Kolkata Literary Meet too PIC/AMIT DATTA cials of KMC’s health depart- the cause of the spread of the had convened a meeting with school authorities have agreed police custody till February 12. ment visited the spot and disease. Give up infighting ‘Sad that youths do not and work Shashi Panja inaugurates ‘Damini’ know of Uday Shankar’ OUR CORRESPONDENT “Project Damini” is aimed to make girls aware of the curse of social evils seriously: Sovan KOLKATA: Classical dance respective state governments KOLKATA: Shashi Panja, Minister of like child marriage, human trafficking exponent Sonal Mansingh has in keeping the traditions of per- State for Women and Child Develop- and domestic violence that those from OUR CORRESPONDENT expressed displeasure that the sonalities like Uday Shankar ment and Social Welfare, on Saturday the lesser privileged sections of soci- present generation of Indians and Balasaraswati alive, our launched Damini — a project of the ety are subjected to. This is an effort KOLKATA: Sovan Chatter- do not know much about danc- culture alive,” she said at the Kolkata Police and Shreeja India, as to empower them to overcome such jee, Mayor and president of the ing legends such as Uday Shan- Kolkata Literature Festival. part of its community policing where offences on their own. “We have plans TMC’s South 24-Parganas unit kar and Balasaraswati. It was Uday Shankar who girls will be given coaching in football to provide this soccer training at five on Saturday urged party work- Mansingh also wondered had taken out Indian dance and to build their self-confidence and bring places of which Park Circus Maidan ers to strengthen unity. why classical dance and other music to the West, the legend- them to mainstream. has already been given to us by the Kol- He was addressing a meet- art forms were not getting ary Bharatnatyam and Odissi “The task is more challenging as kata Municipal Corporation,” said Sujoy ing organised by the Trinamool more space in the media which danseuse said last evening. football is a game with which we usu- Chanda, Joint Commissioner (Estab- Congress at Bhangor. There would have enabled the youth Mansingh recalled her initi- ally do not associate women. But the lishment), Kolkata Police. have been reports on infighting to be aware of the icons in clas- ation to classical dance through name “Damini” itself has a significance. Girls between the age group of 10 boys are given coaching in football and Jadavpur University now settled in the of party workers from Bhan- sical music. Manipuri dance form at the It means “spark” and we are hopeful and 16 years will be identified and matches are regularly held as part of US. It has been giving football coach- gor. Recently, there was a clash “But I am so sad the pres- age of four learning Bharat- of its success. Project Sukanya rolled subjected to football coaching in this community policing. ing to tribal girls in a cluster of eight vil- between Trinamool Congress ent day generation do not know natyam at the age of seven and out by the Kolkata Police for offering project. The training will be provided by lages in Birbhum for the past one year. and their counterparts in the much of Uday Shankar. Let us Odissi exponent Kelucharan self-defence training to women has been It may be mentioned that “Goalz” Shreeja India, an NGO set up by Shiv The coaching has yielded good results as Youth Wing. Bhangor had hit put pressure on Central and Mohapatra later. AGENCIES extremely successful,” Panja said. is a project of the city police where Shankar Dasgupta, an alumnus of the girls have developed self-confidence. the headlines after locals, sup- ported by outsiders, launched an agitation against installation of a power grid. NKDA’s public cycle sharing scheme a huge hit among riders Addressing the gathering, Chatterjee said under no cir- TARUN GOSWAMI of the scheme. As there is graded cycle path cumstance, the party will tol- in New Town, the users feel safe and it has erate infighting. KOLKATA: The Public cycle sharing scheme been constructed maintaining international “Chief Minister Mamata introduced by the New Town Kolkata Devel- standards where smoothness has been the Banerjee has said over and opment Authority (NKDA) is considered to first criteria. again to give up infighting and be one-of-its-kind in India and has yielded The users are hiring cycles and visiting work together for the devel- desirable results. their destinations and after returning, they opment of the area. The party The scheme which was introduced in are depositing the cycles at the collection cen- will not tolerate infighting and December 2017 was given a formal shape tres. There are 81 parking points from where those involved in it are free to when Zoomcar India Private Limited signed the riders can start or terminate their journey. leave.” He added that the three- a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) There are 300 smart bicycles at present tier Panchayat election will be with the NKDA at the two-day Bengal Global and their numbers will be increased depend- held in a few months’ time and Business Summit held in January this year. ing on the popularity of the scheme. the party workers should work To make people aware of the scheme, senior The cycles have tubeless tyres which together to defeat the opposi- officials of the NKDA including its Chairman ensure trouble-free journey. They are fit- tion candidates in all the seats. Debashis Sen rode bicycles on January 26 ted with GPS tracking system and anti-theft He advised the party workers on the graded path which started from the mechanism and QRCODE-based access sys- to ensure that there is no prob- New Town Business Club to create aware- tem. There is smartphone Paytm payment lem for the people to receive ness among people. system too. REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE the benefits offered by the Statistics shows that daily, around 2,500 The NKDA had held series of meetings state government. “Work seri- rides are taking place and an average ride before formally launching the system. The there are graded paths for cycles. It may be graded highway only for cycles. The graded used for hiring are comfortable with proper ously and give up infighting to length is 40 minutes. Senior NKDA officials Public Sharing Bicycle Scheme is very pop- mentioned that recently Belgium, where path will be expanded depending on the pop- maintenance, there are no complaints from strengthen the party,” he said. have expressed satisfaction over the success ular in Western countries but everywhere cycle usage is very high, has constructed a ularity of the scheme. As the cycles that are the users regarding the quality of the cycles. 4| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Centre a terrible patient, unwilling to listen to good doctor Nation -P Chidambaram Security forces effectively Modi drives by just looking in rear view mirror, says Rahul

OUR CORRESPONDENT the NDA government on the doing their job: Rajnath Rafale fighter jet deal, alleg- HOSAPETE (K’taka): Hitting ing it was the “biggest issue” of back at Prime Minister Naren- corruption in the country now. OUR CORRESPONDENT dra Modi for criticising policies He alleged that Modi had Booms of guns brake early of erstwhile Congress govern- “personally” changed the con- AHMEDABAD: Union Home ments, Rahul Gandhi on Sat- tract during his visit to France Minister Rajnath Singh on Sat- urday said he is running the to give it to a “friend”, and said urday said the Army and other morning slumbers in Sunjwan country by looking just in the the prime minister had not security forces were effectively rear view mirror, "which will answered the three questions doing their job and would SUNJWAN (Jammu): Dis- on the army camp. Two Junior cause accidents". posed by him on the deal. never let any Indian bow down tant booms of the guns broke Commissioned Officers (JCOs) "...You (Modi) drive the “Today Rafale aircraft is his head. He said it would not early morning slumbers of have been killed and six others vehicle by just looking in the campaign. the biggest issue of corrup- be appropriate for him to com- residents of this garrison town including a Major-rank officer rear view mirror, which will He advised the prime min- tion in the country. I want to ment on the attack on an Army on the outskirts of Jammu on and daughter of an Army per- cause accidents. This country ister "to learn governance" from tell a few things about this to camp in Jammu as the opera- Saturday. sonnel injured in the attack, cannot be run by looking in the state chief minister Siddara- you,” Gandhi said launching tion was still on. And their initial belief of officials said. rear view mirror," Gandhi said, maiah "who runs the govern- “Janashirvad Yatra” of the rul- "We have received informa- it being usual practice shoot- The residents have moved taking a swipe at Modi at a rally ment looking forward". ing Congress in the state. tion that the operation is going ing inside the Army camp dis- out of their homes as a precau- here for upcoming assembly Gandhi also said Modi Gandhi said, “Modiji on. I understand that until the injured in a militant attack on of the situation. The MHA is sipated as the firing became tionary measure and are camp- elections in Karnataka. spoke about corruption but his had gone to Paris in France. operation ends, it will not be the Sunjwan Army camp in closely monitoring the situa- intense and an alarm was ing at safer places nearby. Gandhi alleged that in his party government in Karnataka In France Modiji personally appropriate on my part to Jammu early Saturday. tion," the tweet read. sounded. Soon, it dawned on Yasir said the heavy one-hour long speech in Par- had set a "world record" in cor- changed the contract.” comment on that," Singh told Asked about the casualties Jammu and Kashmir's Par- them –the Army camp has exchange of firing stopped at liament this week, Modi did ruption under the rule of B S He said earlier the Rafale reporters on the sidelines of in the incident, he said it was liamentary Affairs Minister been targeted. around 0830 hours and later not speak about the burning Yeddyurappa, who was sacked contract was given to defence an event. "Rest assured...our a sad news. Abdul Rehman Veeri earlier "It all began around 4.30 by intermittent exchange could issues pertaining to agrarian from the post on graft charge. public sector undertaking Ben- Army and security forces are Singh earlier spoke to the informed the state Assembly AM with deafening sounds of be heard. problem, unemployment, trib- He promised the people galuru-based Hindustan Aero- effectively accomplishing their chief of the Jammu and Kash- that Subedar Madanlal Chow- explosions and gunfire. Ini- Security officials present als and Dalits. Rather, he chose that the Congress would dou- nautics Limited (HAL), which job and handling their respon- mir Police and took stock of dhary and Subedar Moham- tially, we thought it was a rou- at the scene said the Army to speak about the past. ble the amount of work it had has been making aircraft for the sibility. They will never let any the situation. med Ashraf Mir were killed in tine practice firing but when initially focussed on rescu- "Modiji, this country has done in the last five years if Indian Air Force for 70 years. Indian bow down his head," During the telephonic con- the attack. there was an alarm from inside ing civilians inside the camp, not made you prime minis- given another opportunity to “If Bangalore is on its feet he said. versation, he sought details Those injured in the attack the camp, we thought some- spread over a vast area. Groups ter to talk only about the past. govern the state. today, one of the reasons for Two junior commissioned from Director General of Police included a Colonel-rank offi- thing is wrong," said Moham- of BJP and Bajrang Dal activists This country wants to know Elections in the state are it is HAL. Modiji took away officers (JCOs) were killed S P Vaid on the militant attack, cer, Havaldar Abdul Hamid, mad Yasir, a resident. appeared outside the camp and your future plans for the coun- due early this year. Rafale contract from Banga- while a Colonel-rank offi- according to a tweet by the Lance Naik Bahadur Singh and A group of terrorists of shouted anti-Pakistan and pro- try," the Congress chief said as Earlier in the day, Gan- lore and HAL and gave it to his cer and daughter of an Army Home Minister's Office. daughter of Subedar Chowd- Jaish-e-Mohammed has struck India slogans. MPOST he kickstarted his party's poll dhi intensified his attack on friend,” he said. man were among four people "The DGP has apprised him hary, he said. Amit Shah to address rallies in Rlys mulls new Met dept issues thunderstorms appraisals to boost poll-bound Tripura today employee morale NEW DELHI: A railway com- warning in north Indian states SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE ing in 51 seats and the IPFT mittee has recommended new has fielded its candidates from appraisal systems, bonuses, MPOST BUREAU bance lies over central parts Under the influence of the ing of thunderstorms accom- NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata nine constituencies reserved incentives and a badge of hon- of Afghanistan at present. It is two systems, "scattered to fairly panied by hailstorms that are Party president Amit Shah will for tribal people. our to boost employee morale NEW DELHI: The Met most likely to move over north- widespread rain/snowfall" is very likely to take place at iso- address five public rallies and During the afternoon, Shah in the national transporter, department has forecast thun- west India during the next 48 very likely over western Hima- lated places in Jammu, Him- two road shows during his two- will hold another two public senior railway officials have derstorms accompanied by hours. An induced cyclonic cir- layan region during February achal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, day visit (starting from Sunday) meetings in Raima Vally and said. The transport behemoth hailstorms in isolated places culation is also very likely to 13. Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh to poll-bound state Tripura. in Khowai. which has 13 lakh employees in several north Indian states, develop over south Pakistan "Scattered to fairly wide- and Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, On Sunday, Shah will hold Meanwhile, the Left-ruled is now mulling a change in including Punjab, Delhi and neighbourhood during spread rainfall (is) very likely east Rajasthan and Vidarbha on a road show from Bamotia to state is likely to witness a fight the criteria for promotion of and western Uttar Pradesh, next 24 hours," the IMD said. over north and central India February 11. Mohanpur. In Mohanpur, he between the CPM and the BJP employees to see if they can over the next two days due Western disturbance is a during February 11-13. Mini- A similar weather pattern will address a public meeting in the state. The state had in be further rewarded for good to an approaching western non-monsoonal precipitation mum temperatures are likely to may be witnessed the next day along with the state president On Monday morning, Shah the past witnessed an electoral performance. disturbance. pattern driven by the westerlies. rise by 2-4 degree Celsius over in the Jammu division, Him- of the party Biplob Deb follow- will hold address press people battle between the CPM and The panel recom- The India Meteorological Interaction between this northwest India during the achal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, ing lunch. and then will hold a public rally the Congress. CPM politburo mended that instead of rat- Department (IMD) has also western disturbance from next two days," the IMD said. Punjab, Haryana, Chandi- In the afternoon, the BJP in Takarjala where ally party member Prakash Karat also ing the Annual Performance said there could be "heavy Afghanistan and lower level However, no significant garh and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, chief will also hold two pub- IPFT president NC Debbarma admitted the fact. Appraisal Reports of five years, snowfall" in Jammu and Kash- easterlies is very likely to take change in temperatures in the Jharkhand, interior Odisha, lic rallies in Chamnu and Til- will contest the impending Tripura will go to polls in an employee's best five years mir and Himachal Pradesh on place over plains of northwest next 2-3 days is expected in the central Maharashtra, Marath- iamura and will hold another Assembly election from and a single phase on February 18 out of the last seven should be February 12. and adjoining central India rest of the country. wada, Vidarbha and Madhya road show from Chandrapur the tribal party is also hopping and results will be declared on taken into account to provide "An active Western Distur- from February 11. The IMD has issued a warn- Pradesh. ISBT to Agartala. to make a mark. BJP is contest- March 3. incentives. AGENCIES NATION BRIEFS Small section of tourists ‘scum CBI books US-based People must realise their green NO ESSENTIAL SERVICE CAN BE DENIED firm executives, NHAI social responsibility: Vardhan FOR WANT OF AADHAAR: UIDAI of the earth’, says Goa minister officials for bribery OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI on OUR CORRESPONDENT so that the local population also benefited. Saturday said no essential service or benefit like Stating that Goa's development model MPOST BUREAU NEW DELHI: The govern- medical facility, school admission or ration through PANAJI: Goa Agriculture Minister Vijai was about "low density, high cost", Sarde- ment launched 15 days 'Cam- PDS can be denied for want of the biometric national Sardesai on Saturday said 50 years after sai said, it was not about quantity, but NEW DELHI: The CBI has booked some paign Clean Air for Delhi' on ID. In a statement, Unique Identification Authority of saving itself from merging with Maha- quality. "We want to retain the unique executives of the Indian subsidiary of US- Saturday here and the Union India (UIDAI) asked government departments and rashtra, the state was looking at a scenario identity of Goa when it comes to archi- based firm CDM Smith and unidentified Minister for Environment, For- of being gobbled from within due to the tecture, ethos, tolerance, but at the same officials of the NHAI in a case of alleged est and Climate Change Harsh state administration “to ensure that no essential service increasing presence of non- Goans in its time, we do not want to develop Goa in a bribery of over $1.18 million to secure con- Vardhan expressed the hope or benefit shall be denied to a genuine beneficiary tourism sector. way that it is only about numbers and not tracts, officials said. that the campaign will not be The Union Environment for the want of Aadhaar whether it is medical help, Sardesai released a video message on about quality. The CBI is carrying out searches at five a symbolic 15-day campaign, Minister Harsh Vardhan will hospitalisation, school admission or ration through online platforms after he was quoted by "Tourism is also not left with the locations in Bengaluru and Chennai at the but will be continued through- also release the 'India State of PDS”. “There are exception handling regulations issued certain sections of the media as term- Goans. Fifty years back, some people offices of the CDM Smith and also at the out the year. Forest Report (ISFR) 2017' on by UIDAI vide its circular dated 24th October 2017, ing domestic tourists "scum of the earth". were trying to merge Goa with Maharash- residence of the then Director Finance of "70 teams that have been Sunday morning. Stating that he was quoted out of con- tra, but now we are looking at a scenario its Indian subsidiary, Gopakumar, since constituted have a historic Delhi Chief Minister which must be followed to make sure that no benefi- text, the minister said, "I had not called where we are gobbled up from within and this morning, the officials said. opportunity to get their con- Arvind Kejriwal, who was ciary is denied of benefits for the want of Aadhaar,” it all the 6.5 million tourists visiting Goa we will have to espouse these sentiments," The agency has named in its FIR the US- tribution etched in the fight also present on the occasion, said. UIDAI said it has taken a serious note of some of the scum of the earth. I had said certain he added. based company, its Indian subsidiary CDM against pollution," the minis- emphasised on the need of a the reported cases where want of Aadhaar had result- sections of them were creating nuisance Claiming that there was a general feel- Smith India Private Limited based in Beng- ter said. He also pointed out the study round-the-year on vari- ed in the denial of essential services like hospitalisation and were actually the scum of the earth ing among Goans that the state's tour- aluru, Gopakumar, the then Manager of RV need to use science and tech- ous sources of pollution. “There or medical help. “While real facts behind such claims and that we should not have such tour- ism should be re-oriented to what it was Infra Solutions, S Krishnamurthy, and other nology to combat pollution. is a need to analyse pollution in ists in Goa." before, Sardesai said, "I am speaking on unidentified executives of the US- based Vardhan also urged to make a scientific manner, as no solu- of denial are being investigated by the concerned Stating that this small section was cre- behalf of the people of Goa. We may be company, its Indian arm and the National the campaign into a 'national tion can be found on a piece- agencies and strict action will be taken in case denial ating nuisance, he said these people had laidback but we will not be laidback about Highways Authority of India (NHAI), they movement' and asserted, "We meal basis,” Kejriwal said. He has occurred,” it said. UIDAI said Aadhaar is meant to no civic sense and were littering and creat- this. I cannot be apologetic about this. My said. It is alleged that the company paid must take the example of this also urged all the concerned bring transparency and accountability in public service ing a garbage problem in the state. party is willing to bell the cat." bribes to the tune of $1.18 million through 'Campaign of Delhi' to the Ministries of Central govern- deliveries through effective use of technology and it The minister, who heads the Goa For- He also clarified that it was not about its Indian arm to various officials of NHAI entire nation and people must ment and Delhi government to should not be misused and made an excuse to any ward Party, added that there was a need xenophobia, but that he was about speak- to secure contracts between 2011 and 2016, realise their 'Green Social join hands to form a blueprint denial in the services. for "quality" tourists in the coastal state, ing for what the Goans believed in. the officials said. Responsibility'," he added. for mitigation of pollution. IP VARSITY’S CULTURAL FESTIVAL ENDS WITH MR AND MS ANUGOONJ CONTEST I've begun to fear as even girls have Above 250 Navodaya schools to started drinking beer: Parrikar light up with solar power soon OUR CORRESPONDENT He added that after he DHIRENDRA KUMAR “The move was initiated lation work in all Navodaya directed the state police to to tap the potential of solar schools, total solar energy pro- PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister take strict action against the NEW DELHI: In a major ini- power which is more economi- duction would reach 40 MW. Manohar Parrikar reaffirmed drugs trade, 170 people were tiative, the Navodaya Vidy- cal and available in abundance The agreement with agencies his government's resolve to arrested on the charges of drug alayas, which have been in comparison to conventional would be valid for 25 years,” tackle the drug menace in peddling. providing education for years sources of energy,” the official the official said, adding that the coastal state even as he "As per the law, if the quan- in rural areas, would now be said, adding that tenders were the excessive power would be expressed concern over girls tity of drugs involved in small, able to light the houses of invited for the installation of transferred to grids. consuming liquor these days. a person gets bail in eight to 15 rural households through solar rooftop solar PV on Navodaya The proposal for the cheap- "I have begun to fear now, days or in a month. power. schools across the country. est electricity has come from NEW DELHI: The 19th annual cultural festival ‘Anu- because even girls have started Our courts have also According to senior offi- “The NVS has finalised Himachal Pradesh, which has goonj-2018’ concluded at Guru Gobind Singh In- drinking beer. The tolerance sought-after tourist destina- become lenient, but at least cials of Navodaya Vidyalaya the tenders for 264 Navodaya agreed to provide electricity draprastha University with the ‘Mr and Ms Anugoonj’ limit is being crossed. tions in the country, he said a the guilty are caught," Parri- Samiti (NVS), more than 250 schools by selecting the bidder produced out of it at Rs 2/unit, contest here on Saturday. Mr Rohan Joshi and Ms "I am not talking about crackdown on the drugs net- kar said. Navodaya Vidyalayas would offering the cheapest electric- while Bihar has proposed to everyone. I am not talk- work was going on, which On the issue of unemploy- soon start producing 19 MW ity rates. The selected agencies provide electricity at Rs 4.97/ Bhavana of the University were adjudged winner in ing about those siting here," would continue till the drugs ment, the BJP leader said the solar energy through roof- would install solar panels at the unit which is expensive than the contest. They were felicitated by the University. Parrikar said here yesterday, were out of sight. youth of the state was shying top solar PV system. The rooftops of Navodaya schools others. According to Director – Students Welfare of the Uni- addressing the State Youth "I do no believe that it will away from hard work. A long forte of the initiative is that and electricity produced out it Notably, Navodaya schools, versity Prof C S Rai, apart from the University campus, Parliament, which was organ- come down to zero. I person- queue was seen for a lower electricity produced through would be used for meeting the which are residential, were thousands of students of affiliated colleges actively ised by the state Legislature ally do not believe that there is division clerk's job in a gov- rooftop solar PV would be power needs of schools,” the started during the 80s to pro- participate in this three-day mega cultural conclave. department. much proliferation (of drugs) ernment department "because much cheaper than conven- official said. vide better education in rural Talking about the narcotics in colleges," the chief minis- they do not want to work hard", tional electricity, the officials “Following the completion areas. Currently, there are 598 trade in Goa, one of the most ter said. he added. claimed. of rooftop solar PV instal- such schools in the country. millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 | 5 mp Embarrassed about stressed assets in banking sector Business -Uday Kotak Pradhan inaugurates PNG supply Sebi says it’s looking into in south Delhi’s BSF campus

NEW DELHI: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Fortis Healthcare matter Skill Development & Entrepre- neurship, Dharmendra Prad- NEW DELHI: Market regu- USD 78 million (about Rs 500 process for results of both sec- han on Saturday inaugurated lator Sebi on Saturday said it crore at current exchange rate) ond and third quarters were the PNG supply to kitchens in is examining the issues sur- out of the publicly-traded hos- in progress, the company said the campus of Border Security rounding group firms of Fortis pital company they control those would be presented Force (BSF), located in Chh- Healthcare, which has landed without board approval about before the board at their meet- wala in South West Delhi. Also in a controversy over alleged a year ago. Replying to the ing scheduled on February 13, present on the occasion were regulatory lapses in transfer of notices, Fortis Healthcare said 2018. KK Sharma, Director General, funds to some promoter-linked its wholly-owned arm Fortis Earlier on Thursday, the BSF, ES Ranganathan, Manag- companies. Hospitals had deployed funds company had informed stock ing Director, Indraprastha Gas “We are examining the to the tune of Rs 473 crore as exchanges that the Singh broth- Limited (IGL), senior officials Fortis issue,” Sebi Chairman secured short-term invest- ers had resigned as directors of BSF, IGL and media persons. Ajay Tyagi told reporters after ments to group firms of its from the company’s board fol- Pradhan in his address a board meeting of the regu- promoters. lowing a Delhi High Court expressed gratitude to BSF of LPG cylinders. ious social initiatives being latory body here on Saturday. The company, which ear- order upholding the Rs 3,500 for defending the borders of Congratulating BSF on its taken by it towards nation “...we also received a refer- lier on Thursday announced Sebi Chairman Ajay Tyagi crore arbitral award in favour the nation and added that the various social initiatives, espe- building. ence on Religare from some- that its promoters Malvinder of Daiichi Sankyo. nation of 125 crore is able to cially skill development for Proposing the vote of where I cannot not disclose and Mohan Singh and Shivinder report about a possible merger chain refuted these allegations. Individually, Malvinder sleep peacefully because of BSF differently abled, the minister thanks, ES Ranganathan said it will be looked into,” Tyagi Mohan Singh have quit the of Fortis Healthcare with Mala- “We categorically deny the Mohan Singh and Shivin- which is deployed at the first called upon the BSF to start that IGL is proud to be asso- further said. board, also said the loans are bar Hospital. allegations that ‘Auditors have der Mohan Singh held 11,508 line along the borders of the skill development programmes ciated with this force which is Religare and Fortis have the adequately secured and repay- The media reports have also Refused to Sign the Accounts shares each in Fortis Health- nation. He assured full support for retired personnel, women playing a major role in defend- same promoter groups. ment has since commenced as said that the company’s audi- for Q2’. The results for the Q2 care Ltd as on December 31, from his ministry towards all and children so that they learn ing the nation. He highlighted Fortis Healthcare was per agreed payment schedule. tor, Deloitte Haskins and Sells could not be tabled before the 2017 out of total 51,86,17,631 endeavours of BSF and added the skills they want and that various advantages of PNG and issued notices by the stock Amid all these develop- LLP had “refused to sign off on Board for approval and the shares of the company. that supply of PNG to BSF can also add to their incomes. added that this step will lead exchanges yesterday follow- ments, the company’s stock the company s second-quar- same was communicated to the However, the total pro- campus in Chhawla is a step Earlier, KK Sharma wel- to roll out of PNG networks in ing a media report claiming price zoomed by nearly 18 ter results until the funds were stock exchanges on November moter group holding towards making lives of BSF comed the guests and high- campuses of various defence that the company’s promoters, per cent yesterday following accounted for or returned”. 14, 2017,” it said. through different entities is personnel easier so that they lighted the role of BSF in establishments across the the Singh bothers, took at least another unconfirmed media However, the healthcare Stating that audit review 34.43 per cent. PTI don’t have to depend on refill guarding the borders and var- country. MPOST Regulators need to be Need to be FM: Fiscal situation should be IndiGo grounds three A320 forward-looking neo planes on engine woes cognisant of market on monetary comfortable next financial yr NEW DELHI: No-frills airline serial number. bubble risk: Patel IndiGo on Saturday said it has The directive came in policy: Urjit grounded three A320 neo air- the wake of instances of the NEW DELHI: RBI Gover- NEW DELHI: Finance Min- duction, Jaitley said the issue craft due to engine problems, engine's in-flight shut-downs nor Urjit Patel on Saturday NEW DELHI: RBI Governor ister Arun Jaitley on Satur- was discussed in this meeting which also resulted in cancella- and rejected take-offs involving said the stock market bubble Urjit Patel on Saturday said day exuded confidence that because it takes place in the tion of some flights. A320 neo family planes, the offi- should not "lead to a very major the monetary policy decisions there will be no more fiscal light of the Budget. The grounded aircraft are cial added. problem" even has he stressed need to be "forward- looking" slippages as the financial posi- "How to implement this powered by Pratt & Whitney Airbus has also issued an on the need for the regulators and cannot be taken on the tion is likely to be comfortable and what impact it can have engines and the move follows a alert for providing instructions to be cognisant of the risks basis of day-to-day inflation from the next fiscal. on farmers, commodity prices directive from European avia- to de-pair the affected engines going forward. Referring to rates. Brushing aside any need to and export competitiveness, tion safety regulator EASA. and discontinue extended range the recent rout in the domestic Speaking to reporters after worry about rising global oil all these issues were discussed. This is the second occasion twin-engine operations for and global stock markets, Patel Finance Minister Arun Jait- prices, Jaitley said an assess- It was an academic discus- when the airline has been forced aircraft fitted with affected said, "There has already been is good so that there is enough ley's customary post-Budget ment should not be made sion," he said. to ground planes on account of engines. a correction not only globally risk aversion that is endoge- address to RBI's board, the based on hypothetical situa- With regard to long-term P&W engine problems. The DGCA official said but in India and therefore in a nous, built up by the investors governor also exuded confi- tion concerning crude prices Finance Minister Arun Jaitley capital gains tax, the finance Last year, the carrier had to IndiGo has three such aircraft, way it underscores how capital themselves," he said. dence about improving credit as the trend in the last three minister said it was not part of ground a few aircraft and they which have been grounded. markets can change direction." Stock markets have been on growth and the encouraging days has been the opposite The finance minister in this meeting but was discussed began flying again after the Further, the official noted "So far neither globally nor a sharp downslide this week, trend of companies being able (with prices falling again). Budget 2018-19 projected in Sebi's board meeting. issues were fixed. that the latest issue is different in India have we felt that this barring just one session, amid to raise a fair amount of funds He added that at this stage a higher fiscal deficit of 3.5 Asked about the rate trans- A senior official at the Direc- from the problems experienced bubble could lead to a very a global rout in equities. from the capital markets. he was not worried about any per cent of the GDP for the mission by the banks, Patel torate General of Civil Aviation by IndiGo's A320 neos earlier major problem. However, as The benchmark indices fell On the monetary pol- slippages on the fiscal front. current fiscal, as against the said one of the banks reduced (DGCA) said that EASA on Fri- and those have been addressed. financial market regulators by over 1 per cent on Friday to icy framework, Patel said the Addressing a press con- target of 3.2 per cent, on its Marginal Cost of funds- day issued an emergency air- In a statement, IndiGo said both RBI and Sebi need to be close at a one-month low level. Monetary Policy Committee ference after meeting RBI's account of GST implementa- based Lending Rate (MCLR) worthiness directive for A320 it had pro-actively withdrawn cognisant of the risk going for- While the Sensex had managed (MPC), which decided to keep board in a customary post- tion and deferment of spec- two days ago. neo planes fitted with PW1100 the three A320 neo aircraft from ward," he said. Addressing the to gain 330 points on Thurs- the key rates unchanged ear- Budget exercise, Jaitley also trum auction. "In terms of transmission engines having a particular service from February 9. PTI media after a customary post- day, it had lost more than 2,200 lier this week, has explained said that the last decision of The fiscal deficit or gap if you measure since the eas- Budget address by Finance points in the preceding seven its reasons for the decisions it the Monetary Policy Com- between total expenditure and ing cycle started by MPC and Minister Arun Jaitley to the trading sessions amid negative takes as per the policy frame- mittee, chaired by RBI Gover- revenues has been pegged at you compare the MCLR now RBI's board, Patel said the cor- domestic and global cues.In work and the inflation tar- nor Urjit Patel, to keep interest 3.3 per cent for the next fiscal actually there has been good rection in the last few days reply to a question, Jaitley said geting system that has been rates unchanged was a "bal- as against the Fiscal Respon- transmission. underscores that market indi- the issue of long-term capital followed on account of legis- anced decision". sibility and Budget Manage- "Actually what happened ces can move pretty quickly. gains, which he has proposed lative change. "... as far as fiscal situation ment (FRBM) Act mandate was that transmission came "I think the good thing in to re-introduce in this year's "We have to be forward- is concerned, I see next year to of 3 per cent. late and I must admit that this cycle of high equity prices Budget, was discussed on Sat- looking when conducting be more comfortable as far as With regard to the Budget some of the transmission is that almost everyone who urday in his meeting with Sebi's monetary policy rather than revenues are concerned. proposal of fixing the min- came after demonetisation has been part of this has talked board. However, this issue was looking at inflation rates today I cannot see at this stage imum support price (MSP) because we had a financial about a possibility that this can- not part of his meeting with the or yesterday,” the RBI Gover- that there would be any slip- of kharif crops at least 1.5 intermediation taking place not go on too long. I think that RBI board. PTI nor said. PTI pages," he said. times that of the cost of pro- in the system," he said. PTI

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Chhattisgarh Rural Roads Development Agency Mining industry to be back on V1KASH BHAVAN, CIVIL LINES, RAIPUR (C.C.) E-Procurement Tender Notice its feet by Dec-end: Parrikar NIT No. 275 ICE/TECKICGRRDAl2018 Dated /02/2018 The Superintending Engineer /Convener (Tender Cell). CGRRDA invites on behalf of Governor of Chbattisgarh item rate bids in electronic tendering system for Construction of Extension of RRNMU Cum PANAJI: The Goa government is hopeful that RCTRC Building at Jhanj Sector 24 Naya Raipur under AO 13 (RC1P) including their maintenance lor the iron ore mining industry, which is fore- One year from the eligible contractors registered with unified registration system (e-registration). Date of seeing a crisis, would be "back on its feet" by release of Invitation tbr Bids through e-procurement: .16 /02/2018 this year-end, Chief Minister Manohar Par- S. Name Of Name of Work Estimated Construc- Remark rikar said. No. District tion CGS I ( in InFis) The Supreme Court had on Wednesday 1 2 3 4 5 quashed the second renewal of 88 iron ore min- 1 Raipur Conskrurtion & ‘Maintenance of Extension of RRNMU Cum 142.24 1st Call ing leases in Goa in 2015, saying the sole motive RCTRC Building, NayaRaipur of the companies behind the commercial activ- ity was profit maximisation and no social pur- 2018, organised by private industrial bodies Availability of Bid Documents and mode of submission: The hid doct[ment available online and should pose was attached to it. near here. he submitted online in https: //eproc.egstate.gov.in. The bidder would he required to register in the web- The apex court had asked these mines to According to the chief minister, an interim site which is free of cost, For submission of the bids. the bidder is required to have a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) from one of the authorized Certifying Authorities, The bidders are required to submit (a) stop operating from March 15. measure was to introduce agriculture in the on bid security in approved form and (h) original affidavit regarding correctness of information furnished Parrikar said the Supreme Court order mining areas, as was done by the government with bid document as per provisions of Clause 4A B (a) (ii) of [TB with Superintending Engineer / Con- referred only to mining leases and that there in 2012-13 when the apex court had banned vener, Tender Cell, CGRRDA, Vikash Bhawan, Civil Lines, Raipur C.G. on a datc.not later than three was no ban on mining exports. mining activity for the first time. working days after the opening of technical qualification part of the Bid, either by Speed/ Registered post, "Our current mining inventory will last till He, however, dismissed the possibility of failing which the bids shall be declared. non-responsive. December and I foresee the mining industry his government taking any legal recourse in Last Date/ Time for receipt of bids through e-procurement as per time schethi ie. For further details to be back on its feet by the end of December response to the SC order. please log on to https: //eproc.egstate.gov.in. In future any related corrigendum Ivould be seen in the 2018," Parrikar said to a question on the impact The CM had earlier said his government will notice section of the website. of the SC judgement. explore all options, including auction of min- Superintending, Engineer / Convener( Tender Cell) Chhattisgarb Rural Road Development Agency He was speaking on Friday during an inter- ing leases, to ensure that the mining industry Civil Lines., Raipur C.C.) E-mail: [email protected] action with participants at the Goa BizFest is not affected by the SC order. PTI 6| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Philippines could not fight more powerful nations like the United States and China but if you get something there from the economic zone, I will order the navy to fire World Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Kim Jong Un invites South Thai masses defy junta Korea's Moon to Pyongyang with rally, seek elections BANGKOK: Scores of Thais GANGNEUNG (SOUTH while seeking rapprochement on Saturday gathered in defi- KOREA): North Korean leader with the South," he said. "The Alphabet of ance of a junta ban on protests Kim Jong Un invited the South's North is not interested in talks to call for a return to democ- President Moon Jae-in for a on denuclearisation. Koreas trips racy, as public anger mounts summit in Pyongyang on Sat- The North Korean delega- over prolonged military urday, Seoul said, even as the tion then took the bullet train up Olympic repression. US warned against falling for to Gangneung, the venue of all The ruling junta has kept Pyongyang's Olympic charm ice competitions, and attended viewers a tight lid on dissent since its offensive. a banquet hosted by the South's 2014 coup by outlawing gath- The invitation, delivered unification minister Cho PYEONGCHANG: erings of more than five people by Kim's visiting sister Kim Yo Myong- gyon. The apparently and ramping up use of a draco- Jong, said Kim was willing to "Although it's my first time random sequence nian royal defamation law. meet the South's leader "at the here, it doesn't feel strange. It's in which countries But impatience with the earliest date possible", said a not unfamiliar," Kim said when generals has been building spokesman for the presidential asked by one of the South Kore- marched out at the in recent weeks and breaking Blue House. ans at the dinner how she feels opening ceremony through the surface in a series Bangkokian in the crowd, said a summons this week. An inter-Korean summit on the other side of the border. of the Pyeongchang of creative and increasingly as activists took turns railing One of those activists, would be the third of its kind, South Korean President Moon Jae-in welcoming North Korean supreme The North Koreans and bold protests. against the military regime Ekachai Hongkangwan, was leader Kim Jong Un's sister at Seoul's presidential palace Winter Olympics after Kim's father and prede- Moon are reportedly due had many observ- The agitation has been through a megaphone. detained at his home on Sat- cessor Kim Jong Il met the to watch the Koreas' unified fuelled by a spate of graft scan- Hundreds of police were urday morning ahead of the South's Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moon met Kim Yo Jong instead for efforts to "create the women's ice hockey team's first ers scratching their dals, including one that has deployed to monitor the gath- rally, which the three others Moo-hyun in 2000 and 2007 - a close confidante of her right conditions" for a visit. match against Switzerland later heads, but it was in- ensnared the junta's No 2, plus ering. Thirty-nine people who attended. respectively, both of them in brother and the first member Moon urged Pyongyang to Saturday. Moon shook hands deed in alphabetical the postponement of elections joined a similar rally in Bang- The junta has repeatedly Pyongyang. of the dynasty to set foot in the actively seek an "absolutely nec- with both Kim Yo Jong and order -- in Korean. the regime had promised for kok last month were formally reneged on promised elections Moon did not immediately South since the Korean War - essary" dialogue with Washing- Kim Yong Nam at the Olym- November 2018. charged this week with violat- since its power grab, which it accept the invitation. But the and the North's ceremonial head ton, he said. pics opening ceremony on Fri- Greece emerged Scores of people gathered ing the junta's ban on gather- says was necessary to return prospect could sow division of state Kim Yong Nam at the Tensions between the two day and they cheered as athletes first into the arena on the pavement across from ings and a public assembly law. order after a decade of politi- between the dovish leader, who Blue House in Seoul. soared last year as Pyongyang from North and South entered on a sub-zero Friday the "Democracy Monument" Nine of those activists have cal turmoil. has long argued for engagement "We hope to see you in launched intercontinental ballis- the arena together behind a uni- night, in line with in Bangkok's old quarter with also been hit with the heavier Four years on, patience with the nuclear-armed North Pyongyang at an early date," tic missiles capable of reaching fication flag showing an undi- tradition because banners that said "Stop hang- offence of sedition, which car- with military rule is dwin- to bring it to the negotiating Kim Yo Jong told Moon after the US mainland and carried out vided Korean peninsula. ing on to power, stop postpon- ries up to seven years in prison, dling as frustration grows over table, and US President Don- delivering a personal letter by far its most powerful nuclear But US Vice President Mike that is where the ing elections." for organising the rally. the regime's lack of transpar- ald Trump, who last year traded from her brother, according to test to date. Pence, who was seated in the Games originated "We want to get our On Friday police obtained ency and a culture of impu- personal insults and threats of officials. Analysts believe the Olym- same box at the opening cere- from. But next to democracy back," Sumittra arrest warrants for four of the nity for the wealthy and war with Kim. "We want to see President pic diplomatic drive by the mony, did not interact with the march, to much be- Patprathun, a middle-aged leaders who failed to turn up to well-connected. AGENCIES Washington insists that Moon become a protagonist North - which put its ICBMs North Koreans at any point, US wilderment among Pyongyang - which is under in opening a new chapter for on show at a military parade in officials said. multiple sets of UN Security reunification and leave great Pyongyang on Thursday - seeks He did not shake hands with non- Koreans, was Israel downs Iran drone, launches Syria strikes Council sanctions - must take footprints in history," she said. to loosen the sanctions against Kim Yong Nam while making the skeleton athlete concrete steps towards denucle- The two Koreas have been it and undermine the alliance a brief appearance at a leaders' Akwasi Frimpong, JERUSALEM: The Israeli military shot down an Iranian drone that infiltrated arisation before any negotiations divided since the conflict ended between Seoul and Washing- reception ahead of the ceremony the flag bearer for the country early on Saturday before launching a "large-scale attack" on at can happen. in a ceasefire in 1953, and the ton. They expressed scepticism - although Japanese Prime Min- Ghana. Compound- After months of silence on democratic South has risen to on the prospects for a summit, ister Shinzo Abe did so. "The US least a dozen Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria. Israel called it a "severe and whether it would even take become the world's 11th-largest with professor Koh Yu-hwan will not allow the propaganda ing the confusion for irregular violation of Israeli sovereignty" and warned of further action against part in the Pyeongchang Win- economy, while the North has of Dongguk University not charade by the North Korean many, Ghana were the unprecedented Iranian aggression. The military said its planes faced ter Olympics in the South, the stagnated under the Kim fam- expecting one "in the foresee- regime to go unchallenged on followed by Nigeria, massive anti-aircraft fire from Syria that forced two pilots to abandon an F-16 Games have driven a rapproche- ily's rule. The offer could put able future." the world stage," Pence tweeted South Africa and jet that crashed in northern Israel. One pilot was seriously wounded and the ment on the peninsula, while Moon in a delicate diplomatic "Kim's proposal for a sum- on Saturday. "The world can the North's athletes, performers quandary, but he avoided a mit with Moon is based on the NOT turn a blind eye to the then the Nether- other lightly. Syrian officials reported large explosions in the center of the and delegates have dominated direct response, said his spokes- premise that the North will oppression & threats of the Kim lands. AGENCIES country and the Syrian counter fire set off warning sirens. AGENCIES the headlines. man Kim Eui-kyeom, and called stick to its nuclear weapons regime." AGENCIES 2nd White House aide quits over domestic abuse China lifts 68 mn out

WASHINGTON: A second cations director, despite being White House staffer in a week romantically involved with Donald Trump of poverty in 5 years has resigned over domestic Porter. abuse claims, in a widening Deputy White House blocks release of BEIJING: China has lifted scandal that called into ques- spokesman Raj Shah said the 68.53 million people out of tion the president's judgment White House only learned Democratic memo poverty over the past five years and tainted his chief of staff late on Thursday about alle- after Chinese President Xi Jin- John Kelly and longtime aide gations against Sorensen, the on Russia probe ping took power, according to Hope Hicks. speech-writer. a report. Hours after Trump's "We immediately con- WASHINGTON: President The report published by comments about staff sec- "We certainly wish him fronted the staffer, he denied Donald Trump is refusing to China's State Council Leading retary Rob Porter, a White well, and it's a tough time for the allegations and he resigned declassify a high-profile memo Group Office of Poverty Alle- PW (ROADS) DIRECTORATE NOTICE INVITING E-TENDER House speech-writer, David him," Trump said in the Oval on Saturday," Shah said. written by Democratic law- viation and Development said Sorensen, on Friday resigned Office. Sorensen's ex-wife Jessica makers about the Russia probe. it was equivalent to an annual Superintending Engineer, South Western Highway Circle, PW (Roads) after his wife said he was abu- "He did a very good job Corbett told The Washing- In a letter to the chair of reduction of at least 13 million. Directorate, Saheed Mangal Pandey Sarani, Paschim Medinipur, sive, claims he denies. when he was in the White ton Post that while they were the House Intelligence Com- The country's poverty rate invites e-Tender against e-NIQ No-01 of 2017-18. for details see Porter -- who also denies House. married, he ran a car over her mittee on Friday, White House dropped from 10.2 per cent in http://wbtenders.gov.in and office Notice Board Corrigenda or Addenda if issued would be published in the website abuse alleged by two ex-wives, And we hope he has a won- foot, extinguished a cigarette counsel Don McGahn says the 2012 to 3.1 per cent in 2017 one of whom released a photo derful career and he will have on her hand, threw her into memo "contains numerous which is an impressive progress Tender ID : 2018_WBPWD_154992_1 of herself with a black eye -- a great career ahead of him." a wall and grabbed her by her properly classified and espe- in poverty reduction, it said. tion control. Date of Bid worked at the heart of the "As you probably know, he hair, but that she did not report cially sensitive passages." China aims to eliminate More than 10 million peo- Sl. Time of Name of Work Closing Techni- No. Completion. White House throughout the says he's innocent, and I think the incidents due to her then- The Democrats' memo absolute poverty by 2020 as ple will shake off poverty in cal & Financial first year of Trump's adminis- you have to remember that." husband's connections to law aimed to counter a Republi- part of the creation of a mod- 2018. About 100 counties are 1 Procurement of Services for 05.03.2018 1 (One) tration, despite being denied a That prompted a sharp enforcement. can-drafted one the president erately prosperous society. expected to be removed from Topographical Survey and at 11.30 AM Year full security clearance. rebuke from Democrats While Sorensen's post as declassified and released. There were around 30 mil- the poverty list, according to Geotechnical Sub-Soil Inves- He only stepped down like Congresswoman Nydia a Council on Environmental However, portions of the lion Chinese living below the the leading group, the report tigation for Construction of from his post on Wednesday Velazquez, who slammed the Quality speech-writer did not memo "would create espe- national poverty line at the end said. proposed road & building after the accusations became White House's "culture of require a security clearance, cially significant concerns of last year, state-run Xinhua A county can be removed works in different location in public. misogyny." Corbett said she had described for the national security and news agency reported. from the list if no more than the district of Purba Medini- pur under different division Trump, who has himself Chief of Staff John Kelly his behavior to the FBI as it law enforcement interests," China says it lifted over 600 2 per cent of its residents earn of P.W.Dte. PW(Roads) Dte., been accused of sexual harass- was aware of the allegations conducted an ongoing back- McGahn wrote. million people above poverty less than 2,300 yuan (around PWD Social Sector, for the ment or assault by two dozen and also praised Porter's con- ground check of Sorensen in FBI chief Christopher Wray in the last three decades. USD 350) at 2010 prices. In Financial year 2017-18 women, fueled the scandal by duct in the White House, the fall. and Deputy Attorney General Xi, who started his second China's underdeveloped west- praising Porter and suggesting maintaining that "every indi- "It's alarming Rob Por- Rod Rosenstein in a separate five-year term last year, made ern regions, the threshold is 3 Sd/- he had a bright future. vidual deserves the right to ter remained in an influential letter indicated that releasing poverty alleviation a priority per cent, it said. Superintending Engineer He made no mention of the defend their reputation." role," said Democratic Repre- this material would present since he took over in 2013. There were still 30.46 mil- South Western Highway Circle ex-wives or the alleged domes- Hicks, perhaps Trump's sentative Ann McLane Kuster, concerns for the "protection of Policy makers have listed lion rural people living below PW (Roads) Directorate tic abuse. most trusted aide, had helped "even as revelations about his intelligence sources and meth- poverty alleviation as one of the national poverty line at craft the response to the scan- domestic abuse were appar- ods, ongoing investigations China's "three tough battles" the end of 2017, the National DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATS DEPARTMENT dal as White House communi- ently known among senior and other similarly sensitive for the next three years, along Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Trump staffers." AGENCIES information." AGENCIES with risk prevention and pollu- said. AGENCIES

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The juridiction of court will be at faridabad. 7.The tender of the bidder who does not satisfy the qualification criteria in the bid University of California, Los material put people at risk for in different parts of the body, "These molecular changes documents are liable to be rejected summarily without arranging any reason and no claim whatsover on this account will be considered. 2018_MAD_154794_1. Bid submission end date: Angeles in the US. psychiatric disorders, but DNA by "reading" the instructions in the brain are connected to 8. Mosonry work using fly ash-lime based brick (IS :12894-2002) laid in cement sand mortar. In superstructure brickwork HSR No 11.101 &11.102 "The major challenge now alone does not tell the whole contained within DNA. underlying genetic causes, but respectively will be paid. 9. The bid for the work shall remain open for acceptance during the bid validity period to be reckoned from the date of 24.02.2018 at 5 pm. submit bid as online. For and on behalf of Governor of Haryana Sd/- is to understand how these story. The researchers reasoned we don't yet understand the (Rajender Hooda) Executive Engneer Chairman changes arose," Geschwind Every cell in the body con- that taking a close look at mechanisms by which these PRDH-Advt. No:-1028/11/1147/1718/61207 Panchayati Raj, Faridabad, Englishbazar Municipality, said. tains the same DNA. RNA the RNA in human brain tis- genetic factors would lead to Phone - 0129-4313645 Malda The researchers know that molecules, on the other hand, sue would provide a molecu- these changes," Geschwind E-mail : [email protected] certain variations in genetic play a role in gene expression lar profile of these psychiatric said. AGENCIES millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 | 7 mp The Olympic Games are about sports, but yesterday (Friday) was a great symbol and great indications of maybe how things can be Sport — IOC spokesman Mark Adams on 2 Koreas’ handshakes 2021 CHAMPIONS TROPHY, 2023 WORLD CUP Dhawan slams ton in 100th India may lose hosting rights over tax exemption issue ODI as India manage 289/7 ICC is looking for options of a different nation (with JOHANNESBURG: Opener Khaya Zondo in the Proteas’ Shikhar Dhawan made his XI. The Wanderers was expect- same time zone as India) for hosting the event 100th One-Day International edly bathed in pink for a good appearance a memorable one, cause of creating awareness and DUBAI: The Indian govern- ernment but in the meantime slamming a breezy century to raising funds for breast cancer. ment’s stance of not approving directed ICC management to guide India to 289 for seven in A change in scenery though a tax exemption to the Interna- explore alternative host coun- the fourth match against South didn’t reverse Rohit Sharma’s tional Cricket Council (ICC) tries in a similar time zone for Africa here on Saturday. floundering fortunes on this could possibly see India losing the ICC Champions Trophy Eyeing their first-ever series tour. He was out cheaply again, out on hosting two of the big- 2021,” the release added. win in South Africa, India this time for 5 runs off 13 balls, gest global tournaments — the The ICC board meeting could have got more but a rain as Kagiso Rabada (2-58) took a 2021 Champions Trophy and which was also attended by interruption punctured their brilliant reflex return catch div- the 2023 World Cup — in the BCCI acting secretary Amitabh momentum after Dhawan’s ing forward. next five years. Choudhary, has been stung by hundred. TV umpire ruled against The ICC board during the experiences of the 2016 Dhawan, who put on 158 Rohit who walked back as his Shikhar Dhawan celebrates his century its meeting here on Friday World T20 (hosted by India), runs with skipper Virat Kohli ODI average fell to 11.45 in 12 at the Wanderers on Saturday AP/PTI expressed concern, fearing rev- for which tax exemption has (75), thus became the first matches on South African soil. enue loss of at least $100 mil- not yet been approved, due to Indian batsman to score a ton Dhawan and Kohli then just walked down and launched ebrating his day in style. no.5 and together with MS lion, and therefore, directed its which the ICC has suffered in his 100th ODI. Overall, he came together, replicating him over the sightscreen. Thunder and lightning Dhoni (42* off 43 balls), he management to look out for a revenue shortfall of $20-30 became the ninth player to their success from previous In doing so, Kohli became forced players off the field, and calmed the situation for India, alternative venues, beginning million. reach this milestone. matches in the series. Together the second batsman after de there was a brief rain shower before Iyer was caught at long with the Champions Trophy, if Two years on, and despite This was after India won the they attacked the South African Villiers to score 350-plus runs as well. 53 minutes were lost on off Ngidi in a bid to get the the issue is not resolved. constant reminders by the ICC toss and opted to bat on a true attack, finding the pitch much in an ODI bilateral series on due to the same, but no overs scoring rate up. “The Board expressed their and the BCCI, the Indian gov- batting surface. The visitors to their liking. South African soil. De Villiers were lost. Dhoni and Hardik Pan- concern around the absence ernment has not changed its made one change, bringing in The duo added 100 runs off had scored 367 runs against That break served South dya (9) looked for big shots, of a tax exemption from the stand on providing exemptions. Shreyas Iyer for Kedar Jadhav, as many balls as South Africa Pakistan in 2013. Africa well though as India lost but missed more than they hit, Indian government for ICC Despite the BCCI’s attempts who had suffered a hamstring looked lost for ideas with Aiden Against the run of play, the two wickets in the space of 14 adding only 15 off 22 balls. events held in India despite at facilitation, the ICC board injury during the third ODI at Markram’s leadership inexperi- Proteas etched out a wicket as balls after resumption. Markram dismissed Pandya ongoing efforts from both the remains wary of exposing itself Cape Town. ence showing in his odd field Kohli hit straight to cover off First, Dhawan was caught with a one-handed stunning ICC and BCCI to secure the to what some officials calculate South Africa made two settings. Morris in the 32nd over. at mid-off off Morne Morkel catch at cover as India slipped exemption which is standard Dubai on Friday. could be losses of $100-125 mil- changes, bringing in Morne Kohli looked unstoppable Overall, Kohli faced 83 balls (1-55) and six balls later, further in their pursuit of 300. practice for major sporting “The Board agreed that lion if the Indian government Morkel for Imran Tahir. AB de and the highlight of his innings inclusive of 7 fours and a six. Ajinkya Rahane (8) holed out India scored only 89 runs events around the world,” the ICC management, supported fails to provide tax exemption Villiers, who averages 112.50 was a straight six off Lungi Afterwards, Dhawan reached to deep square leg. Shreyas but lost five wickets after the ICC said in a media release, by the BCCI will continue the for the Champions Trophy and in five Pink ODIs, replaced Ngidi (2-52) as the batsman his hundred off 103 balls, cel- Iyer (18) was sent out at rain break. AGENCIES after the board meeting in dialogue with the Indian Gov- the 2023 World Cup. AGENCIES Defensive worries as Barca Ankita, Karman 1st gold goes to Sweden, Koreas in spotlight ensure India

PYEONGCHANG: Sweden’s Char- progress in the tournament despite the prepare to meet Getafe stay in Group I lotte Kalla claimed the first gold of vocal support from North Korea’s all- the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics female band of cheerleaders. BARCELONA: FC Barcelona Pique pushed himself to play NEW DELHI: Ankita Raina but the spotlight on Saturday was The North’s head of state Kim will chief coach Ernesto Valverde has in Valencia, but had to leave the prevailed over her rival in a expected to fall on the unified Korean also attend the hockey clash between to overcome a defensive problem pitch seven minutes from time long-drawn dog-fight after hockey team. the Koreas and Switzerland along with if he is to end a good week for the and is unlikely to be fit for Sun- Karman Kaur Thandi’s impres- Kalla won the women’s skiath- the South’s President Moon while it is Catalan football giants on a posi- day, while Tojmas Vermaelen has sive win as India retained their lon cross country race ahead of Nor- unsure whether Kim Yo Jong, the pow- tive note as they host Getafe in still not recovered from a muscle place in the Asia/Oceania way’s Marit Bjoergen, preventing her erful sister of the North Korean leader, the La Liga on Sunday. injury. Group I in the Fed Cup beat- from collecting an unprecedented will join them. Barcelona kicked off the week That means Valverde has the ing Chinese Taipei 2-0 in the third straight gold medal in the event. They are rank outsiders in the tour- with a 1-1 draw away to Espanyol recently-arrived Yerry Mina, who relegation Play-off here on But Bjoergen still became the most nament for which they only qualified and then defeated Valencia 2-0 to replaced Pique on Thursday to Saturday. decorated woman in Winter Olym- by virtue of being the host nation, and seal their place in their fifth suc- make his Barcelona debut, as his Rising to the occasion, pics history as she claimed her 11th are likely to suffer defeat against the cessive Cup final, reports Xinhua only fit central defender and will Karman produced a 7-6(4) medal. Third came Finland’s Krista Swiss. news agency. have to improvise with perhaps 6-3 win over a crafty Lee Pei- Parmakoski. The first gold medal of the 2018 However, those results Lucas Digne filling in alongside Chi to hand India a 1-0 lead in The gold medal was one of five on Charlotte Kalla Olympics was expected to go to Bjoer- came at a price with Samuel Mina. the do-or-die tie. Ankita, who offer on the first day of full compe- gen, world champion in the event, who Umtiti picking up a booking Getafe will be without the had played some incredible tition, in which the unified Korean claimed gold in Vancouver in 2010 and at the weekend which means injured Markel Bergara in mid- matches against higher-ranked women’s ice hockey team which make Organisers cyber-attacked again in Sochi four years later. he is suspended for Sunday’s field but Barcelona’s makeshift rivals, then ran into a wily their debut against Switzerland. But the 37-year-old lost out by visit of Getafe, while Gerard defence will have to beware of the left-hander Chieh- Yu Hsu, The Korean squad have been writ- GANGNEUNG: The organisers of the PyeongChang Winter 7.8sec to Kalla, who won in 40min Pique was injured following a partnership of Jorge Molina and who is ranked at a humble 377 ten off as contenders in the Olympic 44.9sec. Gold medals will also be bad challenge from Espanyol’s Angel Rodriguez, who combine but forced Ankita to play out of women’s tournament. But they sym- Olympics said Saturday its servers were hacked by an un- decided Saturday in speed skating, Gerard Moreno. well in attack. AGENCIES her skin. AGENCIES bolise the sense of rapprochement identified attacker during the opening ceremony the previous short-track speed skating, ski jump- between the two Koreas, highlighted day. The PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 ing and biathlon. at Friday’s Olympic opening cere- Olympic & Paralympic Games said it experienced a cyber In speed skating, the racer to watch mony when athletes from both sides attack which caused a malfunction of the Internet protocol is Dutchwoman Ireen Wust, hoping to of the heavily fortified border marched repeat her victories in 2006 and 2014 televisions at the Main Press Centre, reports Yonhap news together into the stadium for the open- with a win in the women’s 3000m. NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER ing ceremony. agency. The organisers accordingly shut down the serv- Wust could also become only the They were watched by the North’s ers to prevent further damage, leading to the closure of the second Dutch athlete to successfully Divisional Forest Officer, ceremonial head of state Kim Yong PyeongChang 2018 website. Due to the shutdown of the web- defend an Olympic title since the leg- Nam and the sister of the North leader site, spectators who purchased tickets to 2018 Winter Games endary Sven Kramer’s back-to-back Baikunthapur Division Kim Jong-Un, the first Kim dynasty golds at 5000m in 2010 and 2014. invites e-tenders for member to venture south since the events were unable to print their reservations. AGENCIES Short-track speed skating makes its 1950- 53 Korean War. Pyeongchang debut with South Korea’s Supply of Nursery Items The mood of reconciliation President Moon Jae-in to Pyeongchang players have been drafted in to the best hope for a haul of gold medals, at Targhera Forest Range strengthened Saturday with North for a summit at the earliest oppor- South Korean squad to form the uni- Choi Min-jeong, starting her cam- Korea’s Kim inviting South Korean tunity. 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ICA/T 980(3)/2018 2018 _DOM 153981 1 Harry Kane strikes as Tottenham see off Arsenal online Bid submission start ARRY Kane proved Arse- buys in January and a 5-1 thumping of and Mkhitaryan taking their places dated is 09/02/2018 at nal’s nemesis again as his Everton, while Spurs were unbeaten in in a front three alongside Mesut Ozil. 05:15 PM and Last date bullet header earned Tot- 11. But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang A chaotic opening quarter of an tenham a deserved 1-0 vic- was virtually anonymous and Hen- hour had both teams threatening on is 19/02/2018 up to toryH in the North London derby. rikh Mkhitaryan ineffective, so it was the counter-attack but it took until the 05:15 PM. Other details Spurs could have won by more at left to Tottenham’s star man to come 27th minute for the first real chance Wembley had they not squandered a up trumps again. to arrive. Kane should have scored may he had from office string of chances in the second half, Kane admitted this week that games as he drifted beyond Nacho Mon- Notice Board & Website but Kane’s seventh goal in eight games against Arsenal give him an extra buzz real and Christian Eriksen found him against the Gunners was enough for all after the Gunners released him as an with a clipped cross, but the striker, : wbtenders.gov.in three points. eight-year-old, and on another day the unmarked, headed over. Spurs settled Defeat for Arsenal leaves them 24-year-old could have had a hat trick. quicker but in truth the half deterio- seven points behind their fiercest rivals Toby Alderweireld was not rated as it went on. Eric Dier could NOTICE as Tottenham boosted their chances of included, perhaps left to work on his for the first time. have turned in a skewed Mousa Dem- Notice is hereby given, to the finishing in the top four. Both teams fitness ahead of Tuesday’s Champions For Arsenal, Aaron Ramsey was a bele shot but he also miskicked and by general public, that my client Mr came into this fixture on the up, with League trip to Juventus, while January surprise omission but Petr Cech was the whistle both teams looked in need Partha Ghosh, permanent resident Arsenal buoyed by their blockbuster signing Lucas Moura made the squad passed fit in goal, with Aubameyang of a reset. AGENCIES of Kolkata, who was working for gain at Afri Tea & Coffee Blend- ers (1963) Ltd at Tanzania. The aforesaid company has illegally I-League: Draw with Aizawl jolts Neroca’s title hopes retained his Passport along with the other documents and also deprived him from his salary and allowances. IMPHAL: Debutants Neroca FC matches to go, including a dif- Albert Zohmingmawia also did minutes as Indian Arrows ral- The above circumstances forced my squandered an opportunity to ficult away fixture against East not take part with Lalthathanga lied to pull off a stunning 2-1 client to repatriate to India with valid documents issued by the Indian provisionally go top of the table Bengal. Surprise league leaders Khawlhring, David Lalrinmuana victory over Churchill Brothers Embassy. It has been brought to as they were held to an enter- Minerva Punjab FC have played a and Shylo Mamsawmtluanga in the I-League in Vasco on Sat- my client’s notice that his erstwhile taining 0-0 draw by defend- game less and are one point ahead slotted in. urday. Sarkar struck in the first employer has published a notice in ing champions Aizawl FC in an of Neroca. Neroca dominated proceed- (90+1) and third minute (90+3) the Times of India on 05.01.2018 I-League encounter at the Khu- Aizawl, sixth in the points ings in the opening exchanges. of added time at the Tilak Maidan referring to some complaint filed with Police Authorities in Tanzania. man Lampak Main Stadium here table, now have 17 points from Their coach Gift Raikhan wanted Stadium. My client being an Indian citizen on Saturday. 13 games. The hosts made three to exploit Aizawl’s weakness at the Dawda Ceesay had scored a resident in India is not under the In front of 20,345 vocifer- changes from their previous back with only one recognised first-half opener before a brace purview of Tanzanian laws. More- ous spectators, the home team game as Dhananjoy Singh, Aryn centre back, Masih Saighani, from Sarkar sealed three points over, such notification is defamatory were guilty of wasting a flurry Glen Williams and Pritam Singh starting for the defending cham- for Indian Arrows. in nature. Any person knowingly of chances on either side of made way for Govin Singh Moi- pions. Saighani arrived on Sat- Arrows coach Luis Norton de or unknowingly circulating and/or forwarding the aforesaid publica- half-time as they had to be con- rangthem, Nedo Turkovic and urday morning after getting the Matos made two changes to his tion clip along with his photograph tent with one point which meant Yumnam Gopi Singh respectively. Protected Area Permit (PAP) side as Nongdamba Naorem and or any comments thereon, either they remained second in the As for the visitors, Japanese required for Afghan nationals to Princeton Rebello came into the in print or electronic form shall be points table with 28 points from Yugo Kobayashi’s exclusion was enter the state of Manipur, on Fri- starting lineup. prosecuted under the Indian Laws. 15 games. surprising and hinted at coach day evening. Despite the early threat Mr. Rajarshi Rai Choudhury, Advocate, High Court At Calcutta Neroca’s hopes of winning Paulo Menezes taking a defen- Meanwhile, in another match, from Arrows, it was Churchill 132-3, Baruipara Lane, Kolkata the I-League also suffered a jolt sive approach. substitute Abhijit Sarkar scored who broke the deadlock through 700 035 Mobile: 9874879897 as they only have three more Injured C Lalrosanga and two injury-time goals in as many Ceesay. AGENCIES 8| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp In retrospect Changing face of Rural Bengal Innovative means of reviving rivers and preserving water is transforming the fate of rural Bengal that was once vulnerable to drought and famine, writes Tarun Goswami

he magical touch of Mamata dry area into a productive green belt. the beneficiaries. In Binodnagar, plant. The beneficiaries have 75 per cent Banerjee has not only transformed Weather patterns are changing there is an irrigation canal con- right over the produce when the trees bear Kolkata or the other cities of Ben- across the world. With rising land, nected to the river Kansabati. The fruits or provide wood. This unique con- gal like Siliguri and Durgapur; it sea and air temperatures, the mois- canal, shaped by a small gorge where cept has changed the lifestyle of the poor Thas also entirely changed the face of rural ture in the air and the intensity of water flows deep below, had empty people who have started earning by their Bengal. Six western districts of Bankura, thunderstorms are banks on either side. On the banks of the own accord. Purulia, Paschim Midnapore, Jhargram, on the rise. In the canal, after taking permis- Close to Raotora village, an arid waste- Birbhum and Paschim Burdwan, which low lying lands, sion from the Irrigation and land has been converted into a sprawling are well known for their vulnerability to this can lead to Waterways department, orchard with the help of MGNREGA. Ma drought are undergoing major changes and rampant floods. the local gram panchayat Manosa Swayambhar Gosthi, a local self- vegetation is now flourishing on wasteland. In the uplands, planted 10,000 Akash- help group run by women with 13 members, If things go as planned, in another five to water escapes through Anyone visiting rural moni saplings in 2016- is the beneficiary of the scheme. Workers six years, these districts will be enveloped the gullies, creeks Bengal can witness the 17 and gave rights from the village who used to produce rice with a green belt and will become impor- and streams before of the trees to the traditionally now take care of the orchard by tant tourist spots wooing both domestic and it can seep into marked improvement in families seeking regularly watering the plants, de-weeding foreign travellers. the ground that infrastructure that includes jobs and living and applying bio fertilisers and pesticides. In The Panchayats and Rural Develop- has been thor- in the adjoin- 2017, Onda block won an award for excel- ment Department has chalked out elaborate oughly dried the construction of roads, ing areas. lence in MGNREGA. The block utilised the plans that have already been implemented. and deprived supply of drinking water Brishapatta award to procure submersible pumps for There has been maximum utilisation of the of moisture due is a unique severely drought-prone orchards. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employ- to the extreme along with electricity scheme where Dibyendu Sarkar, the main architect of ment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. heat. This phe- and rise in the economic rights over the Ushar Mukti project, is confident that Some of the important and rather interest- nomenon makes standard of rural citizens plants are given in the future not too distant, the six west- ing projects are vegetation on wasteland, these places more but not corre- ern districts will not only look green but the rejuvenation of the Berai River and creat- drought-prone than sponding rights economic life of the people will be far more ing Self Help Groups (SHGs) run by self- before. over the land. A elevated. He believes that Bengal has come reliant women. The schemes undertaken by The economy of written document up as an undisputed leader in programme the Panchayats and the Rural Development Bankura is closely influ- specifying the plants implementation and that has been accepted Department has caused economic regenera- enced by climatic factors and their varieties, rights by the Centre. Anyone visiting rural Bengal tion of the people and this has helped uplift such as rainfall pattern, rela- and stakeholders have also can witness the marked improvement in the overall health of the rural economy. tive humidity and temperature. been provided. Patta-hold- infrastructure that includes the construction Unlike the usual trend where no docu- These factors affect the water- ers are sensitised about their of roads, supply of drinking water in every mentation is maintained by different depart- scape as lands get parched due rights and responsibilities. The household along with electricity and rise ments carrying out monumental work, to excessive heat; there is high soil rights include maintenance of in the economic standard of rural citizens. the Panchayats and Rural Development moisture because of erratic rainfall the plants, generally for three years Rural Bengal is now playing a major role in Department has brought out a bilingual and the water table depletes as there in a row against specified wages per Bengal’s all-round development. booklet titled 'Transforming Land Lives'. is little scope of water seeping into the The bilingual 64-page booklet narrates the backdrop of the continuous runoff. story of the transformation of the villages In the undulating terrain of Onda, the and their inhabitants. It was through a vol- soil is of two types – laterite and older allu- contour of the area was done by the Geo- well. The barrenness of the untary assignment that Sohan Sarkar, a vium. Sub-surface water occurs here in sat- graphic Information System (GIS). Several land has made cultivation young photographer, captured through his urated granular zones between the depths steps were taken to prevent soil erosion on an onerous task. The fields are lens the development of water conservation of 40 to 200 metres. With a scarcity of the banks of the river. The rejuvenation of mostly barren or mono-cropped and water harvesting undertaken by utilis- trees, surface water faces few obstructions the Berai River has completely changed or at the most, fertile enough to produce ing the MGNREGA. Behind every develop- till it reaches low lying areas. The average the income pattern of the villagers and the two crops per year. ment there is a story and some stories can elevation of Onda is several metres above migration has halted. The rejuvenation of The watershed management has been be really enthralling. Sarkar was assisted by mean sea level. Along with the dryness, the the river serves as a model in Bengal and an immense success! The management Dibyendu Sarkar, Commissioner, Panchay- groundwater table is low, resulting in a near can be replicated across other parts of the includes orchard plantation, social for- ats and Rural Development Department, in total lack of moisture in the topsoil. state. The story of Berai River’s rejuvenation estry and farm ponds. These have helped providing his experiences a structured form. With this backdrop, the project to reju- is a successful story of immaculate planning positively transform the landscape of the The booklet is a document of the success of venate the Berai River was undertaken. with a complete understanding of the area area. Forest varieties have been introduced the schemes undertaken by the Panchayat The task was huge. Bankura is a famine- and psyche of the people. The Panchay- upland and on the middle-upland, espe- and Rural Development Department. It prone district. With continuous soil ero- ats and Rural Development Department cially on the banks of ponds and canals. gives the teachers and students of Sociol- sion and degradation of forest in the higher deserves kudos for making this project a Horticulture has been promoted in the ogy and Economics detailed insight into the ridges, the river Berai, a tributary of River great success. middle-upland and middle-lowland. A major changes that have altered the mindset Darakeshwar and the mainstay of water How Ushar Mukti has changed the mango orchard taken up during 2014- of the rural populace. The villagers who till and livelihood for a large number of peo- Dunda village is rather interesting. Dunda 15 and 2015-16 has been built with 400 recently faced abject poverty due to the dry ple, dried up. As many as 62 villages are is an example of the success that the pro- mango trees across an area of one hectare. environment and regular natural calamities located in the catchment area. Their income gramme could bring when there is con- The total expenditure is Rs 2,67,630. The are now earning regular income and this dropped and migration skyrocketed. The vergence among different schemes and garden is managed by self-help groups of has instilled in them an immense amount economy was adversely hit due to poor for- concerted efforts are made to change the women. Other areas have witnessed planta- of self-confidence. est cover and dwindling water resources. A landscape pattern in a positive manner. tion and social forestry. The total number of Ushar Mukti means freedom from master plan was taken to reverse the trend Dunda is a village inhabited by 54 fami- trees planted would be around 4800. Thus, drought or dryness. The rejuvenation of in Onda. The length of the Berai River is lies with a resident population of 240. The the Dunda village is shining now with the the Berai River, the first of its kind in Bengal, 45 km, out of which nine gram panchayats people are largely agrarian but the frag- income of villagers rising remarkably. is an interesting story. Our area of operation stand on 32 km. mentation of land is acute and the aver- Brishapatta, a unique concept initi- is the Onda block in the Bankura district, To cope with the situation, the water- age landholding by an individual farmer is ated by the Panchayats and Rural Develop- where a series of projects has turned this shed approach was adopted. A survey of the quite low. There are landless households as ment Department gives the right of trees to millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 | 9 mp Beacon

Shireen Gandhy – soul behind gallery Chemould’s functioning is more than a mere gallery persona; it wouldn’t be wrong to say she holds the pulse of the contemporary art movement in India and unravels shows that promise the heartbeat of a string of artists who command class and rhythm, writes Uma Nair ART SALON: SHIREEN GANDHY’S CHEMOULD

reconstructing one’s self and returning to a pur- of each image unimportant and allowing for the poseful life. It exposes the numbness, the disbelief contemplation of our shared human existence. and the deafening screams in one’s head, where battles have to be fought in order to understand NILIMA SHEIKH and accept a new, altered reality. The myriad visual Created for the solo show at Chemould detailing in Acharya’s work lures viewers to reflect Prescott Road to accompany her Terrain instal- umbai’s premier gallery Chemould working in experimental and alternative medi- on their own experiences and sentiments, mak- lation of 16 recto verso scrolls, these small Casein brings to the Indian Art Fair a ums, and its exhibition program spans younger, ing the specifics of the stories and the meaning Tempera paintings espouse the lament in Nili- booth that exemplifies a cabinet mid-career, and senior artists. ma’s language of documenting contemporary of curiosities in the world of con- The gallery relocated in February 2007, as history. Partaking in making landscapes which Mtemporary art. Chemould Prescott Road, to a modern, loft-like are mourning the distance and loss across civili- space equipped for large-scale exhibitions; that sations, these works carry the vulnerability and INDIA ART’S AMBASSADOR have included experimental, cutting-edge instal- strength of conveying emotions that are raw and and one’s current state or possessions. Shireen Gandhy the soul behind its function- lations by Atul Dodiya, Anant Joshi, Vivan Sun- universally felt. Not a mere layering of chains, but skillfully ing is more than a mere gallery persona – she is daram, LN Tallur, Wolfgang Laib, and Gigi Scaria; creating the perfect lock system of these chain- the face of Indian contemporary art in the Art exhibitions of new media work by Rashid Rana, BIJOY JAIN mail coverlets in use since medieval times. It’s Basel map of the world – she is on the roster of Jitish Kallat, Tushar Joag, Shezad Dawood Set deep in the world of organic materi- almost like a weapon proof cover for the wearer. empowered panellists who call the ingredients of and Shilpa Gupta. Chemould has col- ality, Bijoy’s recent work is a presenta- Metaphorically, this imagery connotes the tension art fairs in Basel, Hong Kong and India. It wouldn’t laborated with public institutions and tion of a process, which combines point between the reality of what you are and the be wrong to say she holds the pulse of the contem- galleries in Europe, Australia, and the elements of air, water and the desire of what you want to be, and the feeling of porary art movement in India and unravels shows South Africa to present Indian art at earth in their most natural form. being on the precipice of that shift in self. that promise the heartbeat of a string of artists major international venues. Water binds the initial layer of who command class and rhythm. In an interview years ago, art- lime with cow dung and bam- JITISH KALLAT’S WIND STUDY Perhaps this is why Dr Homi Bhaba said: Che- ist Anju Dodiya stated: “She doesn’t boo matting, which have been The elemental, meditative work titled Wind mould exemplifies “an indigenous cosmopolitan- resist the unconventional. She nourished by the earth. A final Study (Hilbert Curve) derives its form from ism, a place for the development of a new urban understands the artist’s conceptual impression of jute string dipped clusters of Hilbert Curves, which are continu- movement.” At Booth B2 you can see all this and path. One doesn’t face market pres- in pigment paint forms the fin- ous fractal space-filling curves first described more panning out. sures, which gives an artist amaz- ishing layer, and the sunlight by the German mathematician David Hilbert Gandhy functions like an ambassador of sorts ing freedom. She allows creativity cements all of these together. in 1891. Through a carefully plotted arrange- – she frequently lends artworks from her private to flourish.” Like the form of a struc- ment of various orders of Hilbert Curves and collections for internationally curated shows, In the exciting mélange of ture, for example, a Tazia connector lines, a template forming a portion of including the complete set of Atul Dodiya’s Ant- works, we have Atul Dodiya construction, embodies the the infinite dimensional space known as Hilbert ler Anthology (2003/04) to Documenta 12, held to Dhruvi Acharya to Nilima spatial and temporal cul- Space is formed. Sometimes an entire drawing is in Kassel in 2007. In November 2009 Chemould Sheikh. ture of its time. The unique formed by a single curling line and this is over- collaborated in commissioning a work by Hema ATUL DODIYA application in this artwork laid one line at a time with an inflammable liquid Upadhyay for a large exhibition, Chalo! India: is a codified formlessness and set aflame. A New Era of Indian Art, at the Mori Museum, Atul Dodiya’s painterly explora- of that, and every other form. Within moments this line undergoes phase Tokyo. In September 2013 the gallery completed tions in these first time ever, small- Jain believes that this work is transition – from liquid to semisolid to fire to fifty years of its existence. It was Shireen Gandhy scale, landscapes take us through his an open-ended conversation finally arise as dark fumes that record for poster- who had a huge role in the global attention and mental bank of embedded memo- about the points of intersection ity the movement of the wind at that moment in appreciation garnered on the brilliant installation ries, ideas and concepts from decades between form and formlessness. time; the elemental drawings become instruments artist Hema Upadhya. of travel and thought. From free- to eavesdrop on a silent conversation between wheeling journeys through TALLUR’S HOT SEAT wind and fire registering invisible atmospheric MORE THAN FIVE DECADES land, and sea, figure and Dramatic and full of the flows within the drawing. Founded by Kekoo and Khorshed Gandhy form inspired by the haunts of history is in Bombay in 1963, Gallery Chemould is one Italian painter Carlo LN Tallur’s Hot of India’s oldest commercial art spaces, and has Carra, to the quint- Seat. Inspired by nurtured and represented many of the country’s essential dry banyan the mytholog- leading artists since then. Under the directorship tree from this part of ical story Tris- of Shireen Gandhy since 1988, the gallery has the world, this work hanku, who is expanded its roster of artists to represent those espouses the sheer suspended in his need to be free own heaven as and captures the a compromise stillness of time, between the in that freedom. earth that he belonged DHRUVI to and the ACHARYA heaven that he sought. In this vicis- This word, Tris- situde, Dhruvi hanku, has come explores the ardu- to denote a ous emotional middle ground and psychologi- between one’s cal processes of goals or desires 10| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Inland

Sister Nivedita: Struggle for the ‘Consciousness of Unity’ It was a capacity of losing herself in the immensity of India, her ceaseless striving to understand India and to approach her in the spirit of the learner that left an impression on those who worked with her or came fleetingly in touch with her, writesAnirban Ganguly

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ne of the reasons that prompted back, perchance as a true seer of our spirit me to pen down a series on and culture. And her unique devotion to our Sister Nivedita, apart from the land and people had its reward in the almost intention of paying a tribute complete understanding of some aspects at Oto Nivedita on the 150th anniversary of least of our life and institutions that was her birth was an experience that I had on vouchsafed unto her.’ January 12, the birth anniversary of Swami While, Ananda Coomaraswamy, Vivekananda. Participating in a public Nivedita’s collaborator in the Swadeshi programme on the Swami, I had observed intellectual movement in the early years in answer to a question on whether saw her through the dimension of our Vivekananda had modified Hinduism, that struggle for cultural self-recovery. Nivedita he had rather created Hinduism as Sister became, wrote Coomaraswamy, ‘not Nivedita had once written. merely an interpreter of India to Europe, This was, in essence, a symbolic but even more, the inspiration of a new expression of how Vivekananda had indeed race of Indian students, no longer anxious restated the terms, contours and expressions to be Anglicised, but convinced that all real of Hinduism not only in India but before progress, as distinct from mere political the wider world at a time when India was controversy, must be based on national in period of prolonged contraction, when ideals, upon intentions already clearly her reading and perceptions of herself were expressed in religion and art.’ being regulated and articulated by either Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore spoke her occupiers or those who were outsiders of Nivedita’s self-assimilation with the to her traditions and had a political agenda people of India, ‘she did not come to us’, in depicting her as a wasteland with no he wrote, ‘with impertinent curiosity of civilisational watershed or achievements a visitor, nor did she elevate herself on that would equal other civilisations. a special high perch with the idea that a When I referred to Nivedita’s bird’s eye view is truer than the human observations, I had in mind the following view because of its superior aloofness.’ passage from her introduction to the Tagore argued that Nivedita not only ‘lived complete works of Swami Vivekananda, our life and came to know us by becoming where she wrote, emphatically and one of ourselves’ but that ‘she became so inspiringly, ‘Of the Swami’s address before intimately familiar with our people that the Parliament of Religions, it may be said she had the rare opportunity of observing that when he began to speak it was of the us unawares.’ Nivedita never indulged in ‘religious ideas of the Hindus’, but when generalisations as most other foreigners he ended, Hinduism had been created...’ did, she had a ‘comprehensive mind and (Introduction: Our Master and His Message, extraordinary insight of love’ which enabled CWSV Vol1 px). her to ‘see the creative ideals at work behind Nivedita, through a deeply symbolic our social forms and discover our soul that formulation, described the Swami’s actual has a living connexion with its past and is contribution in reinstating the discourse marching towards its fulfilment.’ Being ‘an on Hinduism and in loosening the control idealist’, observed Tagore, she ‘saw a great strings of an external assessment and deal more than is usually seen by those reading. In my observation, there was foreigners who can only see things, but not nothing original that I said, I had only truths.’ Tagore noted more movingly, why paraphrased Sister Nivedita’s symbolic he looked upon Nivedita as “Lokmata” (a assessment of Vivekananda’s role in Chicago, mother to our people) I was in fact just being ‘an exponent for the The life which Sister Nivedita gave for us ideas of others.’ This observation of mine, was a very great life. There was no defrauding while on the one hand was accepted and of us on her part, that is, she gave herself up saw approbation, on the other generated fully for the service of India; she did not keep a barrage of social media criticism, for anything back for her own use... She was, in those whose social media activism subsume fact, a Mother of People... When she uttered all other dimensions of their existence, the word "Our People," the tone of absolute expressed strong disapproval of my kinship, which struck the ear, was not heard statement. Some even demanded that I from any other among us. Whoever has furnish evidence; obviously, they went silent Sister Nivedita Swami Vivekananda seen what reality there was in her love of when evidence was furnished in terms of the the people, has surely understood that we — exact reference. This experience reinforced while giving perhaps our time, our money, in me the perception that our education even our life — have not been able to give system continues to suffer from a lacuna them our heart. that sees some of the major shapers of our therefore, be useful or relevant. ‘Nivedita came to us’, wrote Pal, ‘as It was a capacity of losing herself in the collective thoughts being marginalised or Nivedita identified with civilisational Being ‘an idealist’, she ‘saw a great deal more than no European had as yet come, not as an immensity of India, her ceaseless striving to receiving very little space in our curricula. India, in a manner few Westerners during adept, but as a novice; not as a teacher but understand India and to approach her in the It also made evident the fact that a plethora that period had done or were prepared to is usually seen by those foreigners who can only see as a learner. She did not pose before us as a spirit of the learner that left an impression and explosion of information is reducing do. Some of those who had closely observed things, but not truths,’ observed Tagore and noted prophetess but always stood, in sincere love on those who worked with her or came our capacities for sustained reading and her as contemporaries have described her more, why he looked upon Nivedita as ‘Lokmata’ and reverence, as a worshipper. She had no fleetingly in touch with her. Nivedita must application, for wider thinking, for a larger approach to India and how it set her apart. ambition to play the role of a high-priestess have evolved this spirit inspired by her assessment and for a multi-dimensional Bipin Chandra Pal (1858-1932), one of any new or old cult. She never claimed Master, who was always seen taking ‘infinite expression, it is stunting our understanding of the pre-eminent nationalist, leader and inspired by so all-consuming a passion for making an assessment of her life and work. any sanctified privilege or any position of pains’ to teach European disciples to eat and expression of civilisational India and thinker of the Swadeshi era, despite his India, as transfigured this British [Irish] Pal, in essence, articulates the spirit and special honour... in the exuberance of her with fingers, and perform the ordinary of those who represented and described many differences with Nivedita has perhaps women.’ This ‘all-consuming passion for manner in which Nivedita approached virgin love for the soul of India, a glimpse of simple acts of Hindu life’ while reminding her. A series on some aspects of Sister best described her approach to India when India’ that Nivedita exuded attracted all India and which was so starkly in contrast which had been revealed to her by her Guru them that if ‘you love India at all, you must Nivedita’s thoughts and some facets of her he wrote that ‘few Indians, especially of the those who came in touch with her and led to the colonisers’ mindset or the dominant or Master, she came simply to lose herself love her as she is, not as you might wish her contribution to our national life would, modern educated classes, have as yet been them to describe it in their own way while Eurocentric attitude of the epoch. in us, and by losing herself, to find herself to become.’ millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 | 11 mp Read An attempt to track corruption FRESH OFF THE Here is an extract form the recently launched book authored by Bibek Debroy and Kishore Arun Desai ‘On The Trail of the Black.’ This authoritative volume is a valuable reference to every citizen who dreams of a corruption-free India SHELF

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become spiritual. Gurprasad is one of a number of Army officers, who became full-fledged devotees of Sri Sivabala Yogi. Two more, who are known names, are late Lt Gen Hanut Singh, deeply spiritual and highly revered as a very SAGES AND SOLDIERS sharp military mind on armoured warfare and Lt Gen Ajai Singh, former Governor, What stands out about Sri Sivabala Yogi is his insistence on sadhana writes Col Anil Bhat Assam. While all these three are from the tank regiment, Poona Horse, nick-named ormer Army Chief late General by Pakistan army as Fakhr-e-Hind (Pride Bipin Joshi used to say that India of India), many other armed forces officers is a land marked by the ‘tapasya’ became Sri Sivabala Yogi’s devotees or at of many saints and spiritually ele- least attended his discourses at his ashrams Fvated beings. Tapasya translated in English in some of parts of India. as ‘penance’, really means much more in the Chapter 1 of the book is a preliminary Hinduism context as it is a way of life based introduction to this work and the need for on austerity, minimalism, distance from it. The central theme of these teachings is materialism and meditation. Whenever control of mind and the use of one’s intelli- General Joshi mentioned this, he implied gence to make thorough self-effort to earn that our enemies do not realize what they divine grace as the way to achieve control of mind and its control in great detail. What are up against. mind. This chapter also lays out how best to is mind? How does it function? What This book is about Sri Sivabala Yogi, study this work and the following chapters. is implied by control of mind? How is born as Sathyaraju Allaka on January 24, Chapter 2 outlines what a spiritual it disciplined and purified? Why is it so 1935, in a small village of Adivarapupeta in journey entails and how one embarks upon difficult? What is the kind of effort and Andhra Pradesh. His father, Bheemanna, such a journey, stressing the importance of a the guru’s grace? All this and much more, was a poor weaver who died before Sath- Guru (spiritual mentor). Issues pertaining to including the role of intelligence and will yaraju was three. Raised by his mother, Par- method of practice including place, posture, power in controlling the mind have been vatamma, and maternal grandfather, Goli Price:`595 timing, diet, sleep, etc are all covered. It highlighted. Satham, they were among the poorest in the Publisher: Maven/ advises readers to contemplate on the Chapter 4 provides details into the five village. Sathyaraju was by nature extremely Rupa teachings in the book and imbibe their basic paths available to spiritual aspirants- determined, honest and found untruthful- meaning ie, make these as a part of one’s the paths of Service, Love and Devotion, ness and injustice particularly difficult to ally/internally overcome, what motivates mental being. The next step is to act on Yoga, Knowledge, and Silence – and how tolerate. On August 7, 1949, when he was them to acts of tremendous bravery, deter- the conviction and practice the teachings. they lead to control of the mind and thence fourteen years old, Sathyaraju experienced tion by Sri Sivabala Yogi in April 1977. Over sha (initiation), involving the process of mination, how they deal with or treat the It lays out the attributes that help calm the to the experience of realisation. Also delved Samadhi (enlightenment) while sitting on the next few years Sri Sivabala revealed to initiating a devotee into spiritual life, he nei- enemy captured by them etc, this writer mind and guide how to cultivate desirable into are, Samadhi and Tapas. the bank of the Godavari irrigation canal Gurprasad the divine knowledge, which he ther recommended any rites or rituals, nor found some significant facts emerging. attributes so that one’s practice of a spiritual Chapter 5, the longest of all is on the life just outside the village. has presented in a question-answer form the need to join any sect or attend camps. These were that most of very brave/ path can fructify. of Sri Sivabala Yogi and is indeed fascinat- The author, a diehard professional in the book. This format helps in under- He only stressed on daily practice of media- courageous/valiant and as such, real life Chapter 3 discusses the nature of ing. Readers are encouraged to read this first Indian Army officer, who prefers to be standing the acts and terminologies to any tion –the act or effort of concentration and heroes, are basically simple/modest persons, Reality, elaborates on Maya (ignorance, and then the other chapters. known by his pen-name, Gurprasad, had beginner aspiring to become spiritual and controlling the mind. large-hearted, generous to others’ faults or or the power of illusion used by the Lord) In today’s world, where many charlatans spiritual leanings from his young days. even aims to convince the person to become Having interacted with/ interviewed weaknesses, with good sportsman’s spirit and its effect and endeavours to explain a have succeeded in fooling gullible masses Though he reads a number of books on the spiritual. many soldiers on their battle experiences and mainly, having survived against many broad knowledge of the genesis of creation. and even the wise and well read are steeped teachings of many saints and sages, his quest What stands out about Sri Sivabala Yogi related to close encounters with death, con- odds in battle when many of their com- Also dwelt upon are Leela (divine play), an in consumerism, this book, which is very for divine knowledge fructified only when is his insistence on sustained spiritual prac- stantly facing the risk of death or disability, rades did not, they are quite close to spiri- individual’s place in the divine scheme of heavy reading, is recommended at least as he was initiated in the discipline of medita- tice (sadhana). To those who he gave Deek- fear in the battlefield and how it is person- tualism or have quite a potential in them to things and the functioning of the individual a wake-up call. 12| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Beacon SUDIPTO DE

agnar Lothbrok’s adventures on the TV Show Vikings have had a major impact on my travel plans. In an attempt to Rrecreate the adventures of Ragnar, Freya and Floki, I decided to take a trip around Scandinavia and found myself in the midst of something I love the most in ON A TRIP AROUND Europe: Medieval Age castles. The rug- ged yet scenic landscape of Scandinavia has seen quite a bit of bloodshed, thus the military strongholds had to be built to withstand multiple attacks. This gave rise to some eye-catching architecture that is truly worth exploring. These mil- itary strongholds also became the centre of art and culture during the medieval times. I took a trip around the Scandi- Scandinavia navian countryside discovering three castles and the stories they hide within their walls. KRONBORG CASTLE, DENMAK Taking a trip around Scandinavia find yourself in the midst of Europe’s The first castle I decided to head most stunning views and most revered Medieval Age castles off to was the Kronborg Castle in Den- mark. Located on the northern-most tip of the Zealand island, the castle's first origins can be traced to the early 15th-century fortress built by Eric of Pomerania. The Kronborg Castle is a showcase of the power and architecture of medieval Europe. With strong ram- parts and bastions, the imposing struc- ture of the castle is divided into three wings: the ramparts on the exterior, the gardens and the courtyard and the cas- tle itself. Frederick II had it made into a magnificent castle from 1574-85 due to its strategic position which gave him immense control over the Aegean Sea trading routes. Although a fire in 1629, and a sacking by Swedish king Gustav in 1658 destroyed much of the castle, it has since been restored to its former glory. My decision to check out the inte- riors of the castle reaps some rich divi- dends. It houses the largest ballroom in northern Europe with a size of more than 60 metres; walking through it transported me back nearly a millennia. A canopy of purple would overhang the king’s seat with gold and silver threads while wood carvings and brass chan- deliers adorned the walls. Frederick II had ordered a series of tapestries to be woven depicting the life of the Kings of Denmark. Seven out of these 43 tapes- tries can now be found in the Little Hall. These royal tapestries used to drape the walls of the Ballroom when the King held his events. A statue of mythical hero Holger Danske is also found inside the castle. The statue depicts the typical Viking lineage of the country: Broad- shouldered, long-haired, bearded with a sword resting on his lap. The castle hosts three guided tours. The first one, the Casemate, takes you through the dank bowels of the castle. In Hamlet's Footsteps, there is a recre- ation of Shakespeare's famous play as Horatio becomes your guide and takes you through a 45-minute tour. The mys- tical town of Kronborg forms the back- drop in Bard's actual book too. A Day for the Royal Housekeeper showcases multi-level structure, corner towers was intended to. As I enter the vestibule, the best of the Nordic culture of that with spires, a garden and a lake beside The rugged yet scenic landscape of Scandinavia I feel transported to a Gothic church era with the housekeeper taking you it. Built by Gustav Vasa in the 1500s, has seen quite a bit of bloodshed, thus the military with a dark ultra blue marine colour and through the daily life of the royals. The the castle boasts a plethora of furniture two Tudor arches along with chande- Castle also hosts a Renaissance fair from and artwork spanning over four centu- strongholds had to be built to withstand multiple liers and a small Neo-Gothic table. The mid-October and a winter market in ries, the most prominent of them being attacks. This gave rise to some eye-catching dining hall and the lounge have large early December. over the wooden panelling in Duke architecture that is truly worth exploring amounts of stained glass which creates HOW TO GET THERE: Karl’s chamber. a magnificent interplay of colours inside Multiple portraits of Gustav Vasa the rooms. One of the better places to The castle is about an hour's drive adorn the Hall of State while Gustav nity for kids to see these magnificent mid 19th century, this white stucco relax is the gardens that usually sur- along the Danish Riviera's coast from III’s are present in the Round Draw- creatures outside the confines of a zoo. exterior is one of the rare castles still round these castles. Manicured lawns the capital city Copenhagen. You can ing Room. The Gripsholm Castle being used by the royal family of Nor- with a lush green cover is a contrast also take a train from Copenhagen Cen- has so many portraits in it that it has HOW TO GET THERE: way. The first floor of the castle houses against the white statues that dot inside tral Station or a ferry from Sweden. been recently made into the National An hour’s drive from Stockholm the vestibule and the dining room. it. The gardens at Oscars Hall have a café Ticket prices: 90 DKK for Adults Museum of Portraits. During the latter's along E4 to E20 or take a train to sta- Under Queen Josephine’s express known as Queen Josephine’s café where Timings: 10am – 5:30pm in sum- rule, he commissioned a theatre whose tion Laggesta. instruction, the castle was supposed to I grab a Bagel and Cheese before head- mers and from 11am – 4pm in autumns opulence and grandeur had been the Ticket Prices: SEK 130 be an epitome for Norwegian arts and ing back to Oslo. and winters. talk of Europe. Standing underneath the Timings: 12 noon – 3pm in winters the salon proves exactly that. Together HOW TO GET THERE: GRIPSHOLM CASTLE, SWEDEN gigantic drapes tucked into the golden and 10am – 4pm in summers. with carved fig- ures from the arches and towers, I can totally under- ROYAL OSCARS HALL, NORWAY Norwegian middle ages A 15-minute bus ride from Oslo My next destination was Sweden as stand why. The Palace Gardens and the and paint- ings adorning Ticket Prices: NOK 70 I headed to the Gripsholm Castle, just Deer Park Field at Hjorthage allow you My destination in Norway was the the Din- ing Hall, the Timings: Wednesday – Sun- 60kms away from Stockholm. Right to relax and breathe in some fresh air. Royal Oscars Hall. Built in the castle plays a beautiful day, 11:00am – 5:00pm from May to out of a fairytale, the Gripsholm cas- With deer grazing all over the estate at testament September. tle has everything for a daydreamer: a Hjorthage, it is a wonderful opportu- to what it KOLKATA SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 millennium post | | | 13 mp Trending STORIES IN A FRAME RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN DIVAS CANDID TALK

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STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE INGREDIENTS Milk 25 ml Corn flour 5 gm Sugar 5 gm Strawberry Puree 20 gm Gelatin 5 gm Whipped cream 75 gm Strawberry colour few drops Braised Jackfruit & Goat RASPBERRY ROSE ST. HONORE Strawberry essence few drops Mascarpone cheese 20 gms Cheese Quesadilla SABLE BRETON the tray and bake at 170°C. mixture add in the cold cream, Egg yolk 112.5 gm CROQUELINE rose water, emulsify and keep METHOD Sugar 185 gm Butter 150gm in chiller over night before using Honey Mustard Boil milk & sugar, dissolve corn flour in little milk & add INGREDIENTS: Flour 312.5gms Brown sugar 150gm whip Glaze 80gms the same to boiling milk, Cool it to room temperature. Jackfruit 180 gms Baking powder 10gm Flour 180 gm RASPBERRY CREAM To be served with: Add strawberry puree, colour & essence. Melt gelatin in Goat Cheese 20gm Salt 1gm Vanilla essence QS Raspberry puree 250gm Sour Cream hot water and add the same to mascarpone cheese. Cheddar Cheese 30gm Butter 225gm Cream butter and brown sugar Sugar 80gm Corn Black Bean Salsa Mix both the mixtures and add whipped cream. Pour the Jalapeno 5gm Whip egg yolk and sugar ,Add until light. Add in vanilla es- Egg yolks 75gm Goat Cheese mixture in a mould and put it in refrigerator for 3 hours. Refried Bean 30 gm in soft butter bit by bit, Lastly, sence and flour. Chill nicely in Custard powder 20gm Roasted Salsa & Gua- Demold the cheese cake onto a plate, & served cold. Tortilla 1 fold in all dry ingredients the freezer and cut into desired Vanilla bean 0.5nos camole (Courtesy: Chef Gaurav Malhotra, The Ashok) CHOUX PASTRY shape and put on the choux White chocolate callebaute Milk 125gm pastry before baking. W2NV 28% 50gms GASTRONOMY METHOD: Water 125gm RASPBERRY ROSE WHIPPED Gelatin 8gms 1. Boil the jackfruit 2. Once done, cook the jackfruit in Butter 125gm GANACHE Lemon juice 30gms honey mustard glaze along with fajita spice & cajun Sugar 5gm White chocolate callebaut Anchor extra whip spice . Keep aside 3. Grill the jalapenos 3. Take tortilla Salt 5gm W2NV 28% 200gm whipping cream 100gms sheet. On top of it place the refried beans spread. Eggs 250gm Whipping cream 2 5gm Make a pastry cream with 4. Now take the cooked jackfruit, place it on tortilla. Flour 162.5gm Ravifruit Raspberry raspberry puree, sugar, yolks, 5. Now add burnt jalapenos and boiled black beans. Boil milk, water, butter, sugar puree 75gm custard powder, vanilla bean 6. Now roll the tortilla and cut it into two parts. Now and salt. Add in flour when Honey 6gm and lemon juice. Stir in the grill the tortilla on both sides. boiling and stir the mixture for Whipping cream,cold 300gm bloomed gelatin and pour over On top of the tortilla, spread roasted salsa and around 3 minutes. Pour the mix- Rose water 7gm the white chocolate Cool down guacamole. Top it up with freshly grated goat cheese. ture into the mixer and mix until Boil the cream, raspberry pu- to 35’C and fold in whipped Serve hot with Sour Cream & Corn Black Bean Salsa cool down a bit and start to ree. Add honey, and pour over cream. (Courtesy: Academy of (Courtesy: Arriba - Mexican Grill & Tequileria) add in the eggs slowly. Pipe on white chocolate. Emulsify the Pastry Arts) 14| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp

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Aries (Mar 21–April 20) Taurus (April 21–May 21) Your social life continues to With the sun in the topmost blossom, and with lovely sector of your chart, you Venus aligning with electric might enjoy being in the Uranus on February 6, an spotlight. This, along with unexpected encounter could prove quite other aspects, encourages you to come Unconditional love delightful. However, if you want this to forward and showcase your best qualities. To love someone unconditionally does not mean that the act of that develop into a supportive friendship, you If you get an intuitive nudge to connect will need to nurture it. Tuesday can be an with someone, listen to it. It could help you opportunity to clarify the final points be- move further along your path to greater love is always going to be easy or feel comfortable fore a project or plan is completed. Doing success. On Saturday, Venus moves into so can help ensure success. Pisces which can enhance your love life.

Gemini (May 22– June 21) Cancer (June 22–July 22) Are you looking for ad- You could be tempted to Heart venture? This week’s back- put money into a bril- of the drop could coincide with liant idea. However, it an encounter with someone might be wise to do some Matter who has an engaging idea. They may sug- research first, because it could be a waste gest a trip or an opportunity to explore of money should you lose interest. When it ROOPSHA DASGUUPTA RAY new ideas or traverse fresh terrain. On comes to romance, you might be tempted another note, getting support from some- to try to hurry the progress of a budding one for an idea of yours can be crucial relationship. This could be wise, but a f there is love, we truly don’t need to having the confidence to go ahead. Be quarter moon in Scorpio suggests that do- a specific day or a month to cel- sure to talk to him or her about it. ing so could hinder rather than help you. ebrate it. Yet, Valentine’s Day has something warm and romantic Iabout it. Love itself is so lovely but how Leo (July 23–Aug 23) Virgo (Aug 24– Sept 23) does one love unconditionally? An attempt to love unconditionally... Your relationships can be The current blend of ener- 1. Loving is the act of extending upbeat and vibrant this gies could certainly keep ourselves, vulnerabilities and all, into week, with one encounter you busy, which is why it’s uncharted emotional territory with proving exceptionally so helpful to look after the belief that regardless of the out- exciting. You may be tempted to go on an your well-being. With an intense focus come, we want to benefit another per- son. Imagine love as a behavior in and impromptu trip or break, and if you do it on your sector of creativity, you could be of itself, with the satisfaction being that could be most enjoyable. This is very much deeply involved in projects that demand feeling you get when you act a certain a time for teamwork and cooperating a lot of you. Therefore, eating well and way for them, not when someone else with others rather than going it alone. You working out on a regular basis can help acts a certain way to you. This becomes gize, it’s inherently the most loving to stand to gain more by assisting in rather you stay upbeat and positive, as well as a pure act of generosity. them and to yourself to choose to let go than directing key projects. enable you to feel really good. 2. Ask yourself “Am I truly acting There is of any anger and resentment. Harbor- with all the love I can for this person no perfect, ing that energy is hurtful to you spiri- at this moment?” I know for myself I tually, and over time, physically. The (Sept 24– Oct 23) (Oct 24–Nov 22) can come to a situation with my ego too simple act of practicing unconditional love Libra Scorpio big and in the way of my unconditional way will be tainted and not at all healing You may be enjoying The stellar backdrop for responses... this has to be a conscious if you choose to hold onto negativity. a new romance or the this week could see you act for most of us, so check yourself. to love There is no perfect, simple way to love chance to indulge in a enjoying homey comforts Unconditional love is a entirely new without without conditions. favorite hobby. With a and taking the chance process for us in every situation, and Life is hard more often than we’d like lively focus on your leisure zone, time spent to step back from life and see things in we want to convey sincerity with each conditions it to be. Scientists, philosophers, gurus person we extend that love to so that it and priests have for centuries spoken in fun pursuits can act as a restorative, perspective. However, with lovely Venus is genuine and not conditional. of the “unconditional, perfect and ever- especially if you have a lot of responsibili- aligning with electric Uranus, you might be 3. To love someone uncondition- lasting love” and I think it’s real, but not ties at home. A quarter moon in Scorpio on eager to purchase a gadget for the home ally does not mean that the act of that other side. healthy part of defining who we are as a given. I believe we all have good and Wednesday might encourage you to keep that can save time and make life easier. If love is always going to be easy or feel 4. What does it mean if you are individuals and crucial to know your light, dark behaviors and weaknesses an eye on the costs, if a creative project it improves your diet or gets you exercising comfortable. To be there for someone someone who only loves others, giving own gauge for self-love. Remember, and to deny this human condition is looks like it could be expensive. more, so much the better. when they have challenges and need to of yourself freely without any boundar- only when we know intrinsically that to be ignorant to the foundation of our foster growth, even those individuals in ies? That is you being a “people pleaser” we have value to be loved, can we give human nature. I do think, however, the fog of confusion know that there which means you’re not being uncon- love cleanly. having been someone who has expe- ( Nov 23–Dc 21) ( Dec 22– Jan 20) is going to be pain and some serious ditional or loving to yourself first. Let 5. Forgiveness is so important. rienced unconditional love and some- Sagittarius Capricorn discomfort -- if you choose to protect me tell you, playing the martyr is not Again, this is a behavior I like to one who has consciously chosen to give The midweek quarter This might not be the best them from these feelings and emo- rewarding or validating and only leaves think I have mastered but I haven’t. it, this expression of our kindest self moon suggests that un- time to join expensive tions you’re not loving them uncon- you and the other person resentful. It’s probably the most difficult and is a part of growth and generosity. To resolved issues could be groups or clubs, even ditionally. Unconditional love means Work to recognize when doing what truly unconditional act we perform. love truly is to love without the terms the reason you’re holding though Wednesday’s you tell them the truth with gentle, is best for you first might sometimes In any circumstance where we feel we and conditions. back from making a move or beginning a quarter moon may be urging you to invest kind communication and you are there, have you prioritizing your needs and have been wronged, neglected or taken (Send your questions to without judgement, to see them to the desires above someone else’s. This is a advantage of, if someone doesn’t apolo- [email protected]) new phase or project. If there’s one matter in your social life. It’s best to do a little re- that has been causing you to lose confi- search on prices before you go ahead. In dence, it would be worthwhile to take the addition, if someone asks to borrow mon- time to resolve it. Once you do, you’ll have ey, be wise to say no for now. The move of a lot more energy to put into any plans Venus into your communication zone might JENNIFER ANISTON you’ve been mulling over. get you thinking about a reunion. Born on February 11, 1969, Jennifer Joanna Aniston is an American actor and producer. She is the daughter of Greek- born actor John Aniston and American actress Nancy Dow. Aquarius (Jan 21–Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19 –March 20) Aniston gained worldwide recognition for portraying Rachel With Venus in your sign This week could bring an Green on the television sitcom ‘Friends’ (1994–2004), a role aligning with Uranus in opportunity to make a key which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden your sector of communi- decision regarding your Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Aniston cation, unexpected news spiritual path. The quarter has played the female protagonist in a number of comedies or an impromptu invitation could bring a moon on Wednesday might encourage and romantic comedies. Her box office hits include Bruce pleasant surprise. However, the midweek you to learn to meditate, or connect with Almighty (2003), ‘The Break-Up,’ ‘Marley & Me,’ ‘Just Go with quarter moon suggests you’ll need to con- others who share your ideals. Even so, be- It,’ ‘Horrible Bosses,’ and ‘We’re the Millers,’ each of which sider your priorities before you make any liefs inherited from childhood or another have grossed over US$200 million in worldwide receipts. Her decisions. The choice between running with time in your life could conflict with the most critically acclaimed roles include her roles in ‘Friends goals and plans can be a big one. The ideas you’re eager to adopt. You’ll need with Money’ and ‘The Good Girl’. In 2008, she co-founded the weekend looks good for shopping. to resolve this in whatever way seems best. You share your birthday with birthday your share You production company Echo Films. Vacuum your pooches daily to avoid diseases To reduce the chances of reverse sneezes, minimize potential irritants from the home and groom your dog often

My residential society has banned stray lars on them so that they are recognised as per include abdominal pustules, sneez- dogs. What action can I take, if any? resident dogs. ing, coughing and thick mucus coming Beating and driving away street dogs from the eyes and nose. Fever, lethargy, sud- by the RWA is not allowed, according to My old dog seems to be perpetually hun- den vomiting and diarrhea, depression and/ the circular of the Animal Welfare Board gry but she doesn’t seem to eat much or loss of appetite are also symptoms of the of India, dated 26 February 2015. The High Heads from the two meals we give her. virus. There is no cure for canine distemper. Court has also ruled that dogs have to stay Old dogs need to be fed many times a Treatment for the disease, therefore, is heav- in their place of residence and they are to be day in very small quantities. Give her softer ily focused on alleviating the symptoms. If fed in a specific place by the residents who food which is easier to chew and swallow. the animal has become anorexic or has diar- are also enjoined to keep the place clean. rhea, intravenous supportive fluids may be Normally the head of the RWA or a vicious tails Sometimes my dog sounds as if he is given. Discharge from the eyes and nose resident will give some money to the secu- choking. He has a fit of reverse sneezing must be cleaned away regularly. Antibiotics rity guards and ask them to beat and drive Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, when he pulls his nose in repeatedly and may be prescribed to control the symptoms away the animals. Talk to the security and makes an odd sound. caused by a secondary bacterial infection, tell them you will be filing criminal com- MP & Union Cabinet Technically known as “paroxysmal res- and phenobarbitals and potassium bromide plaints against them. Also ring up the head Minister, also an eminent piration”, reverse sneezing can be caused by may be needed to control convulsions and of the security agency and tell him the law animal rights activist an irritant in the air, by eating or drinking body. Look into his mouth if need be, to be kept away from others until it clears seizures. There are no antiviral drugs that and ask him to change the guards or make and environmentalist, too fast, by a foreign body or hair balls, or see if anything is obstructing his throat. If up. Most impetigo clears up on its own, are effective in treating the disease. them behave. even a nasal infection. The resulting irrita- so, remove it. or dissipates with treatment. A medicated (Views expressed and information pro- You can file a criminal complaint in answers Millennium Post tion of the palate or throat causes a spasm, shampoo can be used. Get one with ben- vided are personal; Send your questions to your local magistrate’s court. If inhumane readers’ queries related to resulting in quick inhalations of air into the My 3 weeks old puppy has small pus- zoyl peroxide and bathe your puppy with [email protected]) methods are used to impose the ban (For animal welfare issues dog’s nose. The trachea can narrow, causing filled bumps on his abdomen and groin. it two times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. If the example: kicking, beating by sticks, etc.) difficulty in air movement. The condition What could be the reason? impetigo is not a mild enough case to clear you can also register a police complaint is more common in older dogs. To reduce Pus filled bumps are a sign of bacterial up with only the use of topical treatments, under Section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty ple: locality, time, name of the complain- the chances of reverse sneezes, minimize infections. The most common bacterial you may need to obtain a round of oral to Animals Act of 1960. Do not forget to ant, alleged activity, etc.) Note, that there chemicals, cleaners, rug deodorizers or infection in pups is Impetigo. Impetigo antibiotics or topical antibiotic. gather photographic evidence to make your are no charges for filing an FIR. After that, other potential irritants from the home. pustules are very easy to rupture. They It could also be a sign of distemper. case strong. In order to register an FIR, you the police conduct investigation, which may Groom your dog often, and vacuum up appear on the stomach and are filled with Canine distemper is a virus that affects need to visit your local police station. The include arrests. hair every day. During a reverse sneeze, try liquid. After bursting, they ooze and crust a dog’s respiratory, gastrointestinal, respi- FIR is basically a written document that On your part, make sure the dogs are rubbing your dog’s throat to ease the spasm. over, and cause discomfort and pain. At ratory and central nervous systems, as is prepared by the police, which has the sterilized and are socialised so that no resi- Very briefly cover his nose to encourage this stage, the impetigo is also very conta- well as the conjunctival membranes of details about your complaint (For exam- dent feels threatened. If necessary put col- swallowing, which can dislodge a foreign gious, so any puppy or dog with it should the eye. The first signs of canine distem- millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 | 15 mp Game on Vishwanathan Anand likely to regain throne Though the competition with the new players is tough, Anand playing at the next Chess Olympiad will strengthen the Indian team's chances of winning the medal, writes Shashwat Sajal

very sports person has to go through aged six draws but lost three games. Critics in Rapid Chess World ranking, but now the ups and downs during their profes- were pulling him down and advising him I am extremely happy. victory has pushed him up to the fifth place. sional career. When he or she is at to retire. They blamed Anand's age for his His ranking has improved in Blitz chess as the peak of the career, fans and crit- inconsistent performance. Nevertheless, it The win (World Rapid Chess well. It seems like he is back from the dead Eics heap praises upon them, but a few fail- was true to some extent. Like every other Championship title at Riyadh) and has rejuvenated himself. He has found ures drive the very same fan and critic to game, Chess players too, require physical his rhythm back. strike them off the arena. Their abilities get fitness so that they can concentrate for long has motivated me for more Anand has said that the win has moti- questioned and they are asked to retire. But hours in the game. titles. I have stopped giving vated him for more titles. He has stopped those who come back and shut everyone's One of the international masters had heed to critics. The only thing, giving heed to critics. The only thing, which mouth with their performance, get their even said that he should have to retire in matters to him is his love for playing chess. name inscribed in history and are eventu- 2014 when he lost world title to Carlsen. which matters is that I like Grandmaster Anand is likely to play at the ally called legends. The Indian Grandmaster was going through playing chess 43rd Chess Olympiad, which will be held in Chess maestro Viswanathan Anand a dry phase as he had not won a world title Georgia, the US in September this year. He more or less has faced the same situation. since 2012, and all the retirement talks were has also made his debut in the second edition Once a world number one player, Anand pushing him to edges. world's best player Carlsen in the 9th round. of Pro Chess League, the world's first online was going through some rough patches of But, once called the 'Lightning Kid', he He then defeated Russia's Vladimir Fedoseev chess league. He is playing for Mumbai Mov- his professional career. He already had lost stroke back. Last December, he not only 2-0 in a two-game tie-break, which landed ers team, placed second in the tournament. two consecutive world titles in 2013 and won the World Rapid Chess Championship with him the top prize. Though the competition with the new 2014 to Magnus Carlsen, a Norwegian title at Riyadh but the bronze medal at the At the age of 48, winning a world title was players is tough, fans are expecting that Chess prodigy who is known for his posi- World Blitz Championship as well. Though an exceptional feat to achieve for Anand. The he might win more world championships. tional mastery and endgame prowess and he was not the favourite player at the cham- success came at a much needed time and is Him playing at next Chess Olympiad will is the current world number one player. pionship and was 12th seeded, he passed supposed to work as a mental booster for strengthen the Indian team's chances of On his 48th birthday, Anand suf- the test with flying colours. Even though he Anand. It will also keep his critics' mouth winning the medal. Conventionally polite fered a loss in London Chess Classic. was himself not convinced enough to play shut for a while. Once a rival, legendary Rus- and subtle, Anand is fierce, quick and cre- He could not score a single win in that in the championship. But something great sian chess genius Garry Kasparov adviced ative on the chessboard. He still has some tournament and was placed at the bot- happened, he lost only one while playing 38 him to dedicate the title to those who criti- fire and tactics left which might make him tom of the leaderboard. He somehow man- games! Enroute, he defeated contemporary cised him. Anand had come down below 20 number one again. Premier Roundup: Game week 26

ham Hotspurs. Many were expecting a down as they have lost 4-1 to Watford of all boring draw but what they got in return teams and though Watford away is always was anything but a boring draw. Liverpool a tough fixture, you would expect Chel- would've won the game had they not let sea to perform better against them. CFC the winning opportunity go by so quickly manager Antonio Conte went into a deep every time they set their pace. rant on how he may not actually be happy Mohamed Salah's goal in the first three at the club and currently, the club's affairs minutes set the tone of the match where seem to dwindling in the wind. everyone assumed that Liverpool would Lastly, in Manchester, Man Utd won take the cake but then Wanyama's bril- against Huddersfield 2-0 after a frustrat- liant thunder of a goal put both the teams ing first half with goals coming from the on level. Both the teams incurred penalties Belgian player Romelu Lukaku and their after the 90th minute and put an end to this brand new wonder singing from Arsenal dramatic match as it ended 2-2. Alexis Sanchez who scored in his debut As for Chelsea, things look bleak and match at Old Trafford. hey say that the Premier League is one of the most unpredictable leagues in the world. Anything can happen in any given game- Tweek. The giants who never lose could be thrashed by a bottom 3 club and the player you never thought could get a red card will most definitely get one. The nature of the league is such that it makes us viewers jump with joy, excite- ment and sometimes sorrow, but jump we and held the probable English champions do. The 26th game-week of this year's PL to just one point. City losing points works The nature of the league is such that it makes viewers was no exception to this jumping element. very well in the favour of their opponents jump with joy and sometimes sorrow. The 26th game- It had all ingredients that would make up such as Manchester United, Liverpool and to be one of the most exciting game-weeks Chelsea who are still fighting for better week this year was no exception, writes Ananya Das of the year. spots in the top 4. To start off with the club that still rules In North London, Arsenal set off some PL debut. This only makes us wonder if most part looked hopeless as their attack the roost – Manchester City drew with fireworks as they hosted Everton at Emir- Arsene Wenger has finally made the right was lackluster and withdrawn. Even with Burnley, a team that has been consistent ates and thrashed them 5-1 with Aaron singing though it is hard to tell so soon. their best players on field, they failed to with their great performance. They did not Ramsay getting 3 goals to himself alone Lastly, the Gunner veteran Laurent Kosci- create any chances. let the lethal combination of Kun Aguero and their new signing Pierre –Emerick elny scored one as well to make matters Now for one of the most interesting and Raheem Sterling get the better of them Aubameyang getting one to his books on worse for the visiting team. Everton for the games of the week – Liverpool vs Totten- 16| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp In the language of an actor, to know is synonymous with to feel Film - Konstantin Stanislavski SIMPLY

ShahidSECURE Kapoor took a big but calculated risk when he signed up for Padmaavat, but Kapoor was determined to dispel the notion that his was the ‘third role’ in this magnificent drama

hahid Kapoor stood his ground not have done the film. I had this thing R…Rajkumar, a film like Haider came to and came out with flying colours. like, ek woh keeda hota hai na ke chal yeh me. And after Udta Punjab, a film likePad - He also earned the respect and karte hain. I had just done Udta Punjab maavat came to me. So you don’t know applause from within the indus- at that point and a year or so before that, what a filmmaker likes or what connects Stry and the audience along with the label Haider had happened. I had won a lot of with someone on what level. They may of being a ‘secure actor’. Here’s the man of appreciation and awards for that, so I had look at something and think of you in a the moment, Shahid Kapoor, in conversa- seen all that before. I wanted to take up a completely different capacity. tion with Team Box Office India... challenge. And that is exactly what Sanjay It is not a time when you should do the sir told me. He said, ‘Shahid, this is going same thing, over and over and over again. Box Office India (BOI): Shahid, let me to be a challenge.’ So I said, ‘Chalo, theek People will get bored if you do that. You start by asking… what is your state of hain, karte hain.’ Something inside me told have to keep trying different things. Every mind right now? me I was ready. shot is not going to be a sixer. Sometimes, Shahid Kapoor (SK): To begin with, If this role had come to me four or five it is going to be a sweep, one run or two obviously, your first sentiment is for the years ago, I probably would not have been runs. Sometimes, you have to hit a four or film. Then the next sentiment is for the confident enough to do it. But, now, as an over the bowler’s head. In an over with six filmmaker who has made this movie. We actor I felt confident to do it. And, honestly, balls, a batsman has to have different shots. are talking after the second-day collec- I really wanted to work with Mr Bhansali. Every ball is not going to be the same. I tions of the film have come in and we can I felt that even though this third charac- think films are like that. see that the film is receiving so much love. ter was not very author-backed, this film Every year, different opportunities will It is showing tremendous growth even would not work if all these three characters come your way. And you have to have the though the film has not released in many did not work. I think people will see that kind of repertoire as an actor, to have that states. That has affected 35 to 40 per cent when they watch the film. flexibility. You have to do different things of the overall business. But I am so happy BOI: No wonder, then, that within just because different things come at different that the film is finally out and we are get- two days of the film’s release, people have ‘It is difficult to play a hero in the film where the times. I think when filmmakers recognise ting these numbers. already labelled you a secure actor. that, they are not afraid to imagine you anything other than ‘chocolate boy’ roles. Sanjay (Leela Bhansali) sir has poured SK: (Laughs). Yes, I think you need to villain is larger than life. These are dangerous areas to in any kind of role. It is not as if they will I carried a ‘romantic’, ‘chocolate hero’ tag. his blood and sweat into this film, just be secure if you want things to work out. enter. But I have worked for 15 years in this industry say that if an actor is doing this film, well I used to feel that yehi dete rahenge toh kab as everybody else has. The second thing The industry is not about two years or three then he will only do roles like that from tak chalega. The day this goes out of fash- I was aware of was that my role was not years, one hit or two hits. There are various and I am very secure as an actor,’ says Shahid who now on. Now they say that if he has done ion, I too will be finished. But it all changed as author-backed as the other two. It did phases you will go through in your career. played Maharwal Ratan Singh in Padmaavat one type of role, then he will play a dif- with Jab We Met, where I did something make me wonder ke log kya bolenge when You will see very big highs and you will ferent part too. That’s the kind of actor I different… I wore specs, I played a seri- they walk out of the theatre. Now, I am very see a lot of lows. And you need to be able want to be. ous character, someone who wanted to relieved with the amount of appreciation to back yourself and believe in yourself to Even though Udta Punjab and Haider would have worked if any of the three char- commit suicide. Then, Kaminey happened, my performance has received because it is be able to perform consistently. I am at have given me memorable roles, the kind acters didn’t work. BOI: Your filmography across 15 years and it was a big one. I played a character difficult to play a role like this, where the the stage in my career where I think I have of mass appeal a film like Padmaavat has, BOI: But you already have mass appeal. shows that you have been playing differ- very different from my previous image other two roles are more author-backed worked enough and I feel very secure as adds to my overall position. It is very That’s why R…Rajkumar worked so well. ent characters throughout, starting with and people liked it. Things changed with than yours. It is also difficult to play a hero well as confident. I am happy to do roles important to do that. I can very proudly SK: Yes, but uske baad maine thodi Ishq Vishk to Padmaavat. these two films. in the film where the villain is larger than and films that I feel I should be a part of. say that I feel a complete sense of owner- Haider type ki filmein ki na. I think it’s very SK: I have been lucky. In the first few It is all about content now. You get good life. These are dangerous areas to enter. But This was a film like that. ship over this film. I don’t think this film weird, how it all works out in the end. After years, I didn’t think I would be offered content, you have to participate. When I I have worked for 15 years in this indus- took up Udta Punjab, nobody wanted to try and I am very secure as an actor. I just do the film. It was an ‘adult’ film and a spoke to you about Sholay… dark film. But it was one of the best films of BOI: Yes. 2016. So you have to do good films. SK: In that film, Gabbar Singh was the ultimate villain but when you look back, BOI: Today, in the happy zone that you you think of Mr Amitabh Bachchan. His are in, how do you see your journey of performance in Sholay is one of the finest 15 years? performances in his filmography, one of SK: Lots more to do. After a movie like his best films. It is films like these that have Padmaavat, if I can feel like an underdog made him the legend he is today. You have for 15 years, I know there are all kinds of to learn from seniors like him, you have challenges that are going to come, all kinds to learn to make smart decisions. You also of ups and downs, but the only thing I can have to learn to build relationships with say is that ab toh sirf shuruwaat huyi hai. good filmmakers. And, most importantly, Padmaavat was just a means to an end. It you have to learn to participate in films is very important to do films which will that go down in history. This film was an give you bigger opportunities. You have opportunity like that and I am very happy to have the maturity to recognise that it to have been a part of it. comes your way. Of course, I was always told that tu You have humility too. It is very impor- actor bada achcha hai lekin tere numbers tant to have a realistic sense of how people kyun nahi aate? (Laughs). I am not blind perceive you. And you have to have the to things like that. I understand that it’s ability to change that perception. But if you important. For every actor who has worked don’t know what people think of you, how with Sanjay sir, you can compare their will you change that? numbers before and after they worked in After working for a number of years, a Sanjay Bhansali film. He simply takes you after seeing enough success and failure, I to another level. It is important to recog- know that this is where I am, these are the nise that. It is important to participate and opportunities and these are my choices. create that kind of film for yourself. Now the choice I make will define how the next three years will turn out for me. BOI: Were you hesitant before taking up Padmaavat was a very important choice in this film because both Ranveer Singh and my life. I wanted to be a part of this film. I Deepika Padukone had done two films wanted people to see me in a film where I with Sanjay Leela Bhansali before this didn’t have the best role and yet I made an one? impact. Sir came to me with it and said, do SK: I was not hesitant or else I would it. So I looked at him and said, okay I will.