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tants, and that many of the at- The attack followed tackers’ corpses lay at the scene • while others were captured. last week’s recapture “After the blasts they tried by government to attack the army defences forces of most of but were defeated. We are still Awdheegle district. pursuing them. Some soldiers sustained minor injuries from blast shrapnel but nothing ma- The attack has jor,” he said. renewed• the focus Capt. Hussein Ali, a military on the militants’ officer from a nearby town, said links with . soldiers behind sandbags had stopped the car bombs from reaching the base by firing to Mogadishu Qatar is accused of supporting Al Shabab, which has been targeting the assets of detonate them. British-Iranian academic held other Gulf states in Somalia. “There are casualties from Tehran he Islamist militant Al-Shabab and government Sunday from his home in west- group Al Shabab claimed resident Aden Abdullahi said. forces, but we have no exact ran has arrested a Brit - ern without any reason, his Tto have killed at least 50 Halima Farah, a shopkeeper, figure,” he said. ish-Iranian dual national, wife told BBC Persian. soldiers in a double car-bomb said government troops were Wednesday’s attack followed Ifurther threatening tensions Shafaq Rahmani claimed and gun attack on Wednesday in control of the town after Soldiers behind last week’s recapture by gov- between the UK and Tehran fol- security agents came to their on a military base in Somalia. the attack. “We believe both sandbags had ernment forces of most of Awd- lowing the seizure of a British house and confiscated docu- Civilians were also killed in the militants and government stopped the car heegle district. Al-Shabab was tanker last month. ments, including his ID card. the crossfire in an hour-long suffered great loss of life, but bombs from reaching forced out of Mogadishu in 2011 Kameel Ahmady, a social an- She said he had not been of- gunbattle at the base in Awd- we cannot see their casualties. the base by firing to and has since lost most of its thropologist, was arrested on ficially charged, but officials at heegle, 70 km southwest of the Stray bullets killed people in detonate them. other strongholds. Evin prison say he faces several capital, Mogadishu. their homes.” However, the attack has re- 210 fils (includes VAT) charges related to his activities. “We heard two huge blasts Al-Shabab, which is linked CAPT HUSSEIN ALI newed the focus on the mil - “They have not provided any and gunfire from the direction to Al-Qaeda, said it had killed itants’ links with Qatar. Evi - information about the reason of the military base. I saw sever- 50 soldiers and lost only two of However, the Somali army’s dence emerged this month that for the arrest or the charg - al soldiers running away to es- its members who drove the car operations commander Gen. Doha colluded in Al-Shabab es against Kameel,” Rahmani cape but we cannot know how bombs. Army vehicles were also Yusuf Rageh Odowa said his attacks in Somalia targeting the wrote on Instagram. many were killed,” Awdheegle burned, it said. forces had repelled the mili - assets of other Gulf states.

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She also extended a similar HH Shaikh Nasser cable of congratulations on this • occasion to His Highness Shaikh bin Hamad Al Khalifa Nasser. congratulated She also congratulated the Bah- the national team rain Football Association (BFA) players who shined chairman and board members, technical and administrative as ambassadors of staff and players on clinching the Bahraini sports. championship and honouring the Kingdom of Bahrain. He commended HH Shaikh Nasser The Bahrainis won the title af- the• players for their ter defeating hosts Iraq 1-0 in an Highness Shaikh Nasser bin exciting final played at a packed dedication and Hamad Al Khalifa congratulated Karbala International Stadium. determination, which HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khal- Isa Ali Mousa scored the winning enabled them to ifa on the achievement. goal. triumph and clinch He also extended congratu- The Bahraini team reached the lations to His Royal Highness final of the tournament after lead- the Championship. Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin The Bahrainis won the title after defeating hosts Iraq (1-0). ing Group B with seven points Salman Al Khalifa and His Roy- from a win over Jordan and an- Manama al Highness Prince Salman bin HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Asian Football Championship, directives to youth and sports in other against and a draw Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Al Khalifa congratulated the na- hailing the administrative and the Kingdom of Bahrain. with Saudi Arabia. ahrain has clinched the Deputy Supreme Commander tional team players who shined as technical staff. She sent two cables of congrat- The tournament was launched West Asian Football and First Deputy Premier. ambassadors of Bahraini sports Council of Representatives ulations to His Royal Highness on July 30 with the participation BChampionship after beat- He paid tribute to HM the King, and reflected the Kingdom’s foot- Speaker Fawziya Zainal congrat- Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin of nine teams divided into two ing Iraq in the final match. hailing royal support to the sport ball strides. ulated His Majesty over the soc- Salman Al Khalifa and His Roy- groups, the first included Pales- His Majesty’s Representative movement which bore fruit and He commended the players cer victory. al Highness Prince Salman bin tine, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Leb- for Youth and Sports Affairs enabled national teams to shine for their dedication and deter- She sent a cable of congratula- Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, anon, while the second included and Supreme Council for Youth and achieve landmark successes mination, which enabled them tions to HM the King, hailing the Deputy Supreme Commander Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Sport (SCYS) Chairman His and achievements. to triumph and clinch the West unwavering royal support and and First Deputy Premier. and Jordan. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 03

The Ministry of Health• has taken a number of measures in recent years to improve health services in the Kingdom. Rare honour for MoH It will be mandatory Accreditation earned for quality of care, service delivery and using best practices for• all hospitals in Bahrain to co-operate the programme is designed to must be provided and it’s avail- with the national focus on quality and safety ability must be updated elec- ambulance system. throughout all aspects of an tronically,” an SCH official said. organisation’s services - from The National Ambulance TDT | Manama governance and leadership to Service was launched on June Mohammed Zafran direct care and infrastructure 15, this year. The service was - to benefit patients, clients, activated at 13 centres and will he Kingdom’s public residents, staff and volunteers. cover all governorates by the health sector has re - A detailed study was conduct- end of this year. Tceived one of the world’s ed by the Canadian body before The initiative aims to improve prestigious honours. granting the accreditation. The the quality of ambulance ser- This came as the Ministry of report mentioned that Bahrain vice provided for citizens and Health was granted a Diamond has met international standards residents. Level Accreditation Certificate on 99.1 per cent of the factors. The project, which is man- by the Accreditation Canada The commission had assessed aged by the Interior Ministry, International Commission. the ministry on the quality of operates within the highest lev- The ministry received a de- care, service delivery and using el of discipline in performance tailed letter from the commis- best practices. and competency to ensure fast sion, commending the best “The achievement represents response to medical emergen- health standards maintained international recognition for cies by benefiting from the best by the health authorities in the the Kingdom’s public health international experiences in Kingdom. care. This confirmed that we this field. The commission stated that are in line with the national The project includes linking the Kingdom’s primary health strategic goals,” the Ministry of the operation rooms with the care sector deserves a special Health stated. The National Ambulance Service will cover all governorates by the end of this year. latest communication and con- praise. The Diamond Level Ac- The Ministry of Health as trol systems and Geographical creditation is the highest of its well the Supreme Council for that it will be mandatory for all quired to provide information “The hospitals may not re - Security System to ensure swift kind. Health has taken a number of hospitals in Bahrain to co-oper- about the number of emergency fuse any emergency cases. The response. The accreditation is in line measures in recent years to ate with the national ambulance beds they have and the desig- patients must be provided with The public can contact the with the Qmentum Accredita- improve health services in the system and receive all emergen- nated staff members assigned treatment as soon as possible. main operations room to make tion Programme. Kingdom. cy cases. with emergency responsibil- “Information regarding the requests to the national ambu- According to the commission, Recently, it was announced The hospitals are also re - ities. number of emergency beds lance service. UoB students create app to help treatment of diabetics TDT | Manama their own and not automatically, which the pump does. n their bid to ease the lives “We have created this app to of diabetic patients and help We have created facilitate the lives of diabetes pa- Ithem keep their blood sugar this app to facilitate tients and assist them in taking levels under control apart from the lives of diabetes the necessary doses of insulin in managing meals and monitoring patients and assist time. “icheck” could also poten- health statuses, two Bahraini Uni- tially help the Health Ministry versity of Bahrain (UoB) students them in taking the with knowing the areas where has launched an app that will help necessary doses of patients are concentrated more them maintain good health. insulin in time. than other areas and accordingly The “icheck” app was created MS ALI provide the necessary medica- by Bahraini students Kawthar Ali tions and awareness campaigns and Muna Mohammed. It gives alternative for the insulin pump, to cover their needs,” the stu- diabetics readings, clear diagrams which costs patients around dents commented. and graphs so that it is easy for BD3,000 to purchase, and around They added that they devel- them to give their therapists re- Ms Ali and Ms Mohammed BD2,000 annually for mainte- oped the app, which recently won ports on their health, as well as nance. the best graduation project award allowing the doctors to remotely The pump gives patients the at UoB among other prizes, after follow the status of their patients the patient to determine the type the number of grammes of car- required dose of insulin, after consulting Internal Medicine and at any time. of dish that will be consumed bohydrates in each meal, and no- entering the numbers of carbo- Endocrinology Specialist at Sal- The students said the app has by choosing from the types of tifies the patient of the amount of hydrates in each meal they con- maniya Medical Complex (SMC) an insulin calculator through foods in the application such as insulin doses that must be taken sume. Dr Hussain Taha and Nutritionist which the patient determines the local dishes, fast food and healthy before taking the dish. They commented that “icheck” at SMC Dana Abdulaziz, under type of dish that will be taken, foods. Ms Ali and Ms Mohammed ex- does the same task, but requires the supervision of Amal Ghanem where the app “icheck” allows “icheck” would then calculate plained that the app works as an the patients to take the dose on A screenshot of the app. from UoB. ‘Govt must intervene to curb banks charging high interest rates’ TDT | Manama a statement posted online yes- economy.” Bahraini MP yesterday terday saying: “Profit growth Mr Al Asoomi, who’s the demanded the govern- indicates that commercial longest continuously serv - A ment to intervene to banks are making a large per- ing MP, criticised some of the “curb” the high interest rates centage of profit due to the commercial banks in Bahrain, imposed by commercial banks high interest rates imposed citing that banks around the in Bahrain on its clients, taking on commercial and personal world, during an “economic into consideration the “tough” loans. This will affect the eco- recession”, usually reduce their economic circumstances that nomic situation in the King - interest rates and become more the country is currently expe- dom of Bahrain.” flexible with traders and bor- riencing. He questioned: “Is it reason- rowers. This was stated by MP Adel able for commercial banks to The continuation The MP called upon the gov- Al Asoomi in response to a re- make BD241 million profit in of imposing high ernment of Bahrain to inter - cent report which mentioned six months? The continuation fere and instruct the Central that the profits of some Bah - of imposing high interest rates interest rates Bank of Bahrain to curb the raini commercial banks in by banks will contribute to the by banks will high interest rates imposed Bahrain Bourse have jumped worsening of the economic contribute to on commercial and personal to BD640 million in the first situation in Bahrain. Rather the worsening loans, adding that a “decisive six months of the current year, than playing a positive role, of the economic intervention” is important to increasing by BD241.2 million these banks will have a nega - situation in contribute to the revival of in comparison with the same tive impact because of the high Bahrain. the economic process, rather period last year. interest rates, which exceed than contributing to its re- Mr Al Asoomi commented in the capabilities of the Bahraini The MP said commercial banks earned more profits out of high interest rates. MR AL ASOOMI cession. 04 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 world Khamenei meeting proves Houthis are Iran’s proxies The meeting in Tehran is the first time Khamenei has held talks with a senior Houthi representative Opponents of Brexit ‘collaborating’ with EU Saudi Arabia and its London allies• say Iran’s support of proxy militias in oris Johnson has accused the region is the main MPs “who think they can There is a terrible kind cause of instability. Bblock Brexit” of a “terri- of collaboration going ble collaboration” with the EU. on there. The prime minister said the BORIS An Arab coalition, EU had become less willing which• includes Saudi to compromise on a new deal blocked in Parliament, the Arabia, is supporting with the UK because of the more adamant they are in troops loyal to the opposition to leaving in Par- sticking to their position.” liament. A No 10 source accused Mr internationally He said this increased the Hammond of undermining recognised government likelihood of the UK being the UK’s negotiating stance, against the Houthis. “forced to leave with a no- and said he “did everything he deal” in October. could” to block preparations London But some MPs said his claim for leaving whilst he was in Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with Mohammed Abdul Salam of the Houthi militants in they were collaborating with office. Tehran on Tuesday. the EU was a “wicked lie” and a The former chancellor re- meeting between a “big deflection exercise”. jected this suggestion in a Houthi official and Iran’s ship’s meeting with Ayatollah resentative, Reuters reported. The EU has said the agree- tweet, saying he wanted to de- ASupreme Leader proves Khamenei,” the UAE’s Minister “I declare my support for the ment struck by Theresa May liver Brexit “and voted to do so “in black and white” that the of State for Foreign Affairs An- resistance of Yemen’s believ- is the only deal possible. three times”. Yemeni militants are an Iranian war Gargash said on Twitter. Houthi relations ing men and women ... Yemen’s Speaking during a Face - Labour MP Mary Creagh proxy, a senior Emirati official The relationship was “stated with Iran are clearer people... will establish a strong book event hosted at Down- said Mr Johnson’s accusation said Wednesday. in black and white in their state- following their government,” Khamenei said. ing Street, Mr Johnson said he that MPs were collaborating State TV showed Ayatollah ment of fealty,” he added. “The Yemen’s government and wanted to leave with a deal but with the European Union was Ali Khamenei praising the mil- Houthis are a proxy and that is leadership’s meeting the Arab coalition accuse the “we need our European friends a “wicked lie”. itants Tuesday, as he met the the correct terminology.” with Ayatollah Houthis of collapsing previous to compromise”. “MPs trying to stop his cat- Houthi negotiator, Mohammed Iran’s support for the Houthis Khamenei. UN-sponsored talks to find a po- “There’s a terrible kind of astrophic no-deal Brexit are Abdul-Salam. and supply of weapons is re - MR GARGASH litical settlement to the conflict. collaboration as it were, go- true patriots,” she tweeted. Iran has long been accused garded as one of the key reasons Saudi Arabia and its allies say ing on between people who Liberal Democrat MP Chuka of supporting the group, which the war in Yemen has lasted so tionally recognised government Iran’s support of proxy militias think they can block Brexit in Umunna said Mr Johnson’s sparked the war in 2014 when long. against the Houthis. in the region, including Hezbol- Parliament and our European claim was a “big deflection ex- they seized the capital Sanaa. An Arab coalition, which in- The meeting in Tehran is the lah in Lebanon and groups in friends,” he added. ercise to divert attention from Houthi relations with Iran are cludes Saudi Arabia, is support- first time Khamenei has held Iraq, is the main cause of insta- “The more they think there’s the damage his Brexit policy is “clearer following their leader- ing troops loyal to the interna- talks with a senior Houthi rep- bility in the region. a chance that Brexit can be already doing”.

‘European ministers to discuss MA Yusuffali of LuLu Group pledges Rs 50 million for flood-hit Strait of Hormuz mission’ Abu Dhabi nouncement about the donation AE-based Indian business- after floods and landslides caused man MA Yusuffali, chair- massive destructions and claimed Uman and managing direc- 95 lives in Kerala yet again during tor of LuLu Group has pledged this monsoon. to donate of Rs 50 million (Dh2.5 Meanwhile, a Dubai expat million) for the flood-hit south who died after rescuing two chil- Indian state of Kerala. dren from flood waters in Ker- Yusuffali is donating the mon- ala on Tuesday, was laid to rest ey towards the Chief Minister’s in Malappuram on Wednesday Distress Relief Fund to help the afternoon. Hundreds of people flood victims of the state, the attended the funeral of Razak group said in a media statement Akkiparambil, 42, an employee of on Wednesday. Mr Yusuffali an Indian school in Dubai, which This was conveyed by Yusuf- was held at the Tirur BP Anga- fali directly to Chief Minister of businessmen had also made huge di Juma Masjid in Malappuram Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan, during contributions to rebuild Kerala district in the south Indian state. a tele-talk today, the statement after the devastating floods last “Around 1,000 people attend- Helicopters aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Strait of Hormuz. added. year. ed the funeral. We finished the During the 2018 deluge in Ker- Yusuffali, who also hails from rituals by 12.30pm here,” Razak’s place everywhere and so I be- to protect merchant vessels ala, the retail tycoon had donat- Kerala, is the first UAE-based brother-in-law Shareef told me- Berlin lieve that the Finnish presiden- traveling through the Strait ed Rs.80million for Kerala flood NRI businessman to make an an- dia. cy will play a coordinating role of Hormuz after Iran seized relief through the same fund erman Chancellor Ange- on that,” Merkel told a news a British-flagged vessel. Two and separate funds created by la Merkel said yesterday conference after meeting vis- weeks beforehand, Britain had three media houses, Gshe believed the idea of iting Lithuanian President Gi- called for a European-led naval a spokesperson said. a European naval mission in tanas Nauseda. mission. “He had donated another the Strait of Hormuz would EU foreign ministers and de- German Foreign Minister Dh5million for the same cause be discussed again at informal fence ministers are due to hold Heiko Maas has said that Ger- through Khalifa bin Zayed Hu- meetings of European foreign informal meetings in Helsinki many will not join a US-led manitarian Foundation,” he said. and defence ministers in Fin- in late August. Finland took naval mission in the Strait of Apart from this, the spokes- land later this month. over the EU’s rotating presiden- Hormuz and that it favours person said, Lulu’s employees “I think the question of a cy on July 1. a European mission but he also donated Rs100million to the European mission will be dis- Britain last week joined the has also warned it was rather Chief Minister’s Distress Relief cussed there again because this United States in a maritime difficult to make progress on Fund. discussion has not yet taken security mission in the Gulf that. Many other UAE-based Indian Over 100 people died in Kerala floods. 05 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019

A long march since freedom celebrates 73rd Independence Day today ndia Inde- 1757, the rule of East India Company started in India. By pendence 1858, the British Crown had assumed control over India. IDay is a re - The situation after World War I was marked with minder of all the sacrifices suppressive and exploitative laws by the British. the country’s freedom fighters This led to calls for independence, and sparked the made for its future. phase of non-violent and non-cooperation movements Looking back on the last 72 years followed by the civil disobedience movement. of Independence, India has made progress The enduring leader and a national symbol for all these in every field, be it education or its military and movements was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - the space programmes. Father of the Nation. Speaking about freedom, Mahatma Gandhi had said, The next decades were marked with constant struggles “Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of between the Indians and the British for freedom. life. What would a man not pay for living?” Many movements and acts were carried out by the On August 15, 1947, the first Prime Minister of India Indian National Congress, freedom fighters and the Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian national flag at the people of India. Red Fort in New Delhi. India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Flag hoisting ceremonies take place and cultural nation today from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi after programmes are held in governmental and non-gov- hoisting the Tricolour. ernmental institutions all over the country on this day. This will be the prime minister’s first Independence For India, August 15 is a day of her re-birth, a new Day address to the nation after he returned to power with beginning. a thumping majority in the recently-concluded general At midnight on August 15, 1947, the British rulers elections to Lok Sabha. handed the country back to its Indian leaders, ending The prime minister’s speech and the proceedings from a remarkable struggle that lasted decades. the Red Fort will be broadcast live on television as well After the British victory in the Battle of Plassey of as streamed live on the Internet.

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Take nation to new heights The most vibrant offer my greetings to all Indians on well as their electoral responsibility. the eve of our 73rd Independence Day. Every election marks a new beginning. democracy IThis is a happy and emotional day for Every election is the renewal of India’s all children of Mother India, whether liv- collective hope and optimism – a hope and ing at home or abroad. We remember with optimism that can be compared, I would extend my warm greet- gratitude the countless freedom fighters say, to what we experienced on August 15, ings and good wishes to and revolutionaries who struggled, strived 1947. Now it is for all of us, everybody in I the people of our coun- and made heroic sacrifices to win us our India, to work together and take our cher- try on the joyous occasion freedom from colonial rule. ished nation to new heights. of our Independence Day. We complete 72 years as a free nation at a We are a young country, a society increas- Today, as we celebrate the very special juncture. In a few weeks from ingly defined and shaped by our youth. The tremendous progress that now, on October 2nd, we will celebrate the energies of our young are being channelised our country has made in the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of our in so many directions – in a quest for excel- last seven decades, let us not Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the guiding light lence from sport to science, from scholar- forget how hard-won our of our successful effort to liberate our na- ship to soft skills. This is heart-warming. freedom is. tion and of our continuing effort to reform Nevertheless, the greatest gift we can give Let us take a moment to our society of all inequities. our young and our coming generations is to salute those valiant freedom Contemporary India is very different encourage and institutionalise a culture of fighters whose courage and Venkaiah Naidu, Vice-President from the India in which Mahatma Gandhi curiosity – especially in the classroom. Let sacrifice freed our mother- of India lived and worked. Even so, Gandhiji re - Ram Nath Kovind, President of India us listen to our children – for through them land from the shackles of mains extremely relevant. In his advocacy the future whispers to us. colonial rule that ravaged of sustainability, ecological sensitivity and I say this with the confidence and be- our country for more than living in harmony with nature, he anticipat- lief that India will never lose its capacity 200 years. ed pressing challenges of our times. When to listen to the feeblest voice; that it will Today, India is a country Now it is for all of us, everybody Today, India is we design and deliver welfare programmes never lose sight of its ancient ideals; that that is brimming with po - a country that for our disadvantaged fellow citizens and in India, to work together and it will forget neither its sense of fairness tential, surging ahead on the families, when we seek to harness the pow- take our cherished nation to new nor its sense of adventure. We Indians are path to all round develop- is brimming er of the sun as renewable energy, we put heights. a people who dare to explore the moon and ment that is inclusive and with potential, Gandhian philosophy into action. Mars. We are also a people who persevere sustainable. surging ahead RAM NATH KOVIND This year also marks the 550th birth an- to create a loving habitat for three of every Our democracy is more on the path niversary of one of the greatest, wisest and four wild tigers on our planet, because it is vibrant than ever before and to all round most influential Indians of all time – Guru longer and larger process of nation building characteristic of Indianness to empathise our commitment to good development Nanak Devji. He was the founder of Sikh- and national welding. Their objective was with nature and with all living beings. governance and transpar- that is inclusive ism, but the reverence and respect he com- to improve the life of each individual, each May those ideals and may that urge to ency is stronger than ever mands go far beyond just our Sikh brothers family and of society as a whole. learn and to listen and to become better, before. and sustainable. and sisters. They extend to millions of Earlier this summer, the people of India may that curiosity and may that fraternal- On this auspicious day, VENKAIAH NAIDU others in India and across the world. My participated in the 17th general election, the ism, always be with us. May it always bless let us renew our pledge to best wishes to them on this pious occasion. largest democratic exercise in human histo- us, and always bless India. uphold the country’s civili- ourselves to building an in- The illustrious generation that led us to ry. For this I must congratulate our voters. With that, I once more wish you and sational ideals and consti- clusive, peaceful, harmoni- freedom did not perceive independence They turned up at polling stations in large your families all the very best on the eve of tutional values and dedicate ous and progressive India. only in terms of transfer of political power. numbers and with much enthusiasm. They Independence Day. They considered it a stepping stone in a gave expression to their electoral right as Jai Hind!

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Bilateral ties at all-time high Events lined up n the occasion of the 73rd Inde - tum under the dynamic leadership of the to mark the Day pendence Day of India, I extend my two countries. Owarm greetings and best wishes to Bilateral ties based on civilisational con- members of the Indian community in the nect have entered a new phase and new guest.” Kingdom. vistas of co-operation have opened up be- Indian Ambassador All the Summer Camp chil- Today, India is entering into a new era tween the two countries. • dren will be taking part in an of economic transformation and we are Progress is being made in the new emerg- Alok Kumar Sinha will evening of entertainment and moving forward with the goal of making ing areas of co-operation viz. space technol- hoist the national flag. stage displays, designed to India a US$ 5 trillion economy in the next ogy, fin-tech and hi-tech. showcase their emerging tal- five years. With Bahrain undertaking various fiscal n the occasion of 73rd ent. The Indian Club Summer With the success of various activities reforms and new initiatives being intro- Independence Day of Camp 2019 has been running taken by the Government of India in the duced in India, the bilateral trade has been OIndia, a flag-hoisting since July1. last few years including ‘Make in India’, consistently rising over the years crossing ceremony will be held at 6.45 The Indian School Bahrain ‘Digital India’, ‘Stand-up India’, ‘Start-up US$ 1.2 billion in the year 2018-19, register- am today at the Indian Embas- (ISB) flag hoisting ceremony India’, improvement in ease of doing busi- ing an increase of 30 per cent over the pre- sy in Seef Complex. will take place at 7.30 am today ness and implementation of GST, India has Alok Kumar Sinha, Indian Ambassador to Bahrain vious year and Indian investments into the Indian Ambassador Alok at its campus in Isa Town. become a gateway of several possibilities Kingdom have reached US$ 173.38 million Kumar Sinha will hoist the The Bahrain Keraleeya Sa- for the whole world. in March 2019. national flag. majm (BKS) will celebrate the With India becoming one of the fastest Both the countries are identifying new The Indian Club announced Independence Day at its prem- growing economy, the success story is not areas of co-operation including enhanced that it would hold Independ- ises in Segaya. limited only to the economic sphere. Strides public and private sector investments as ence Day flag-hoisting cere- The flag-hoisting ceremony have also been made in other hi-tech areas. Both the countries are per the strengths and requirements of each mony today at 6:30 am. will be held at 8:00 am, which With the recent successful launch of identifying new areas of co- other’s country. The Independence Day cel- will be followed by cultural Chandrayan-2, India has joined the elite operation including enhanced I would also like to avail of this opportu- ebrations and the Indian Club programmes. group in the area of space technology. public and private sector nity to reaffirm the commitment to further Summer Camp 2019 Grand Fi- Patriotic dance and drama With these developments in the back- investments. strengthen the deep and historic bonds of nale will be held in the evening performances have also been ground, India-Bahrain relations are also friendship, understanding and co-operation starting 7:30 pm, the club said. planned. Mr Sinha will be the experiencing renewed energy and momen- ALOK KUMAR SINHA between our two countries. “Mr Sinha will be the chief chief guest on the occasion.

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huge Indian investments and is ment of innovation,” Galpin said. us to open another EDB office in ed States and can help devel- On plans Bahrain promising huge opportunities Indian political and business India, in addition to our existing op emerging industries such as • for Indian investors. leaders are as excited as we are Mumbai and Delhi representa- fintech, that are increasingly EDB has for India, Simon Galpin, Managing Di- about our shared opportunities Cutting edge tions. blossoming in the Kingdom,” Galpin said they recently rector, Bahrain Economic De- and continue to be amazed at the technologies of the “Indians are the largest group he added. undertook a highly velopment Board (EDB), while advances being made in Bahrain, future, including of expats in Bahrain and are Cutting edge technologies of successful roadshow attending Davos, said India and he said. robotics, AI, big heavily involved in our economy, the future, including robotics, Bahrain have a long history of “One Indian investor I spoke data and analytics, particularly in finance and real AI, big data and analytics, are in India where they economic and cultural ties and to was astonished that he could estate. But, future opportunities already big opportunities in In- met with government both sides are keen to further set up his real estate joint ven- are already big are even greater, with our in- dia, he said. officials and businesses, develop deeper relations in the ture in Bahrain without once opportunities in vestment environment improv- Corporates and public sector all of whom were keen to future. going to a government depart- India. ing day-by-day as the economy organisations working across “This ethos of collaboration is ment. Everything he needed was MR GALPIN strengthens and ongoing eco- spaces such as fintech, bio strengthen ties between at the heart of this, as we look to online,” he said. nomic reforms take root. similars, genome research and the two countries. build what we are calling the In- On plans Bahrain EDB has for “For example, Indian inves- pharma are increasingly look- dia-Bahrain business corridor - a India, Galpin said they recently and businesses, all of whom tors could take advantage of ing at India as an incubator of itching itself as a gateway mutually beneficial partnership undertook a highly successful were keen to strengthen ties be- the ‘Rules of Origin’ principle such advanced technologies for to the Gulf region, Bah- that will see even greater trade, roadshow in India where they tween the two countries. in international trade to access deployment at scale in global Prain has been attracting exchange of ideas and develop- met with government officials “Such success has encouraged less open markets like the Unit- markets.

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he final orbit raising dar will also map the surface manoeuvre of Chan - while studying the water ice Tdrayaan-2 spacecraft in the south polar region and was successfully carried out thickness of the lunar regolith yesterday at 02:21 am IST. on the surface. During this manoeuver, the Referring to the launch, In- spacecraft’s liquid engine was dia’s second mission to the fired for about 1,203 seconds. Moon, Prime Minister Naren- With this, Chandrayaan-2 en- dra Modi earlier said that the tered the Lunar Transfer Tra- launch of the Chandrayaan-2 jectory. will be etched in the annals of Earlier, the spacecraft’s orbit India’s glorious history. was progressively increased In a series of tweets, PM Nar- five times during July 23 to Au- endra Modi said: “Special mo- gust 06, 2019. ments that will be etched in the The health of the spacecraft is annals of our glorious history. being continuously monitored The launch of Chandrayaan-2 from the Mission Operations illustrates the prowess of our Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telem- scientists and the determina- etry, Tracking and Command tion of 130 crore Indians to Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru scale new frontiers of science. with support from Indian Deep Every Indian is immensely Space Network (IDSN) antennas proud today,” PM Modi tweet- at Byalalu, near Bengaluru. ed. Since its launch on July 22, Referring to the indigenous 2019 by GSLV MkIII-M1 vehi- systems used in Chandrayaan-2, cle, all systems onboard Chan- he said the mission is “Indian at drayaan-2 spacecraft are per- heart, Indian in spirit!” forming normal. PM Modi said: “Indian at Chandrayaan-2 will approach heart, Indian in spirit! What Moon on August 20, 2019 and In a big push for the role of women at Isro, Chandrayaan-2 was India’s first ever space mission to be led by women scientists. would make every Indian over- the spacecraft’s liquid engine joyed is the fact that #Chan - will be fired again to insert the the lunar poles at a distance of A successful landing would Chandrayaan-2 are to demon- alogy, elemental abundance, the drayaan2 is a fully indigenous spacecraft into a lunar orbit. about 100 km from the Moon’s make India the fourth country strate the ability to soft-land on lunar exosphere, and signatures mission. It will have an Orbiter Following this, there will be surface. to achieve a soft landing on the the lunar surface and operate of hydroxyl and water ice. for remote sensing the Moon further four orbit manoeuvers The main scientific objective Moon, after the space agencies a robotic rover on the surface. The orbiter will map the lu- and also a Lander-Rover mod- to make the spacecraft enter is to map the location and abun- of the USSR, the USA and China. Scientific goals include stud- nar surface and help to prepare ule for analysis of lunar sur - into its final orbit passing over dance of lunar water. The primary objectives of ies of lunar topography, miner- 3D maps of it. The onboard ra- face.”

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The Management, Staff and the students of New Millennium School - DPS Congratulate and extend warmest greetings to the Indian Community in the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the Independence Day of India.

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Moon, Prime Minister Naren- ades, India has shown its With this, Chandrayaan-2 en- dra Modi earlier said that the The floating post office in Dal Lake, Srinagar, was inaugurated in August 2011. prowess in various fields tered the Lunar Transfer Tra- launch of the Chandrayaan-2 and Indians around the jectory. will be etched in the annals of Little-known facts about India world can take pride in the Earlier, the spacecraft’s orbit India’s glorious history. giant leaps the country has was progressively increased In a series of tweets, PM Nar- • India was named after the River Indus, home to the first- taken. five times during July 23 to Au- endra Modi said: “Special mo- known civilisation, the Indus Valley Civilisation. NRIs today are some of gust 06, 2019. ments that will be etched in the • India is known as Bharat Ganarajya in Sanskrit. This the the biggest investors in In- The health of the spacecraft is annals of our glorious history. reason that Indian is popularly called Bharat in Hindi. dia, and remittances are an being continuously monitored The launch of Chandrayaan-2 • India had no national anthem at the time of its independence integral part of this growth from the Mission Operations illustrates the prowess of our on August 15, 1947. The Bengali version of Jana Gana Mana story. Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telem- scientists and the determina- was written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1911, India continues to be the etry, Tracking and Command tion of 130 crore Indians to first sung during the Calcutta session of the Indian National world’s top recipient of Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru scale new frontiers of science. Congress and later adopted as India’s national anthem later inward remittances, with with support from Indian Deep Every Indian is immensely in the 1950s. nearly $79 billion coming Space Network (IDSN) antennas proud today,” PM Modi tweet- • Although India became independent on July 18, 1947, Lord into the country in 2018, at Byalalu, near Bengaluru. ed. Mountbatten declared August 15 as the official date because according to the latest Since its launch on July 22, Referring to the indigenous it is the second anniversary of the surrendering of Japan to World Bank report. LuLu International Exchange has widely networked branches across the region. 2019 by GSLV MkIII-M1 vehi- systems used in Chandrayaan-2, the Allied Forces during World War II. 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The floating post office in Dal companies in the region have quick and easy money transfers ers can exchange foreign cur- On the occasion of the 73rd spacecraft into a lunar orbit. about 100 km from the Moon’s make India the fourth country strate the ability to soft-land on lunar exosphere, and signatures mission. It will have an Orbiter Lake, Srinagar, was inaugurated in August 2011. evolved likewise to cater to the to your loved ones, LuLu Inter- rency at competitive rates at Independence Day of India, Following this, there will be surface. to achieve a soft landing on the the lunar surface and operate of hydroxyl and water ice. for remote sensing the Moon • The 2011 Kumbh Mela was the largest gathering of people South Asian expat community. national Exchange remains at LuLu International Exchange LuLu Exchange would like to further four orbit manoeuvers The main scientific objective Moon, after the space agencies a robotic rover on the surface. 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TH 15 AUGUST of August INDEPENDENCE DAY India The Management, Staff and the students of Congratulate and extend warmest greetings to the Indian Community in the New Millennium School - DPS Kingdom of Bahrain,on the occassion of the Independence Day of India. Congratulate and extend warmest greetings to Independence the Indian Community in the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of the Independence Day of India. Day

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he Chairman of the Shakeel Pride which deals in Quality Home Group, Mr Shakeel Ahmed and Office furniture from manufac- TSabrahdi, extends his best turers around the world such as Ma- wishes to the Indian community on laysia, Turkey, China, etc. the occasion of the 73rd Independ- The company’s business extends ence Day of India. to the UAE as well with a complete With more than 30 years’ of expe- product portfolio of office and school rience, Shakeel Group is known for stationery products, which is being quality products such as stationery, imported from diverse parts of the toys, household items, fresh foods and world typically under our own label furniture sold at competitive prices. named “SADAF.” This is further backed by the vi- SADAF range of products is listed in sion of Mr Shakeel towards business most of the key retail and wholesale expansion, exceptional customer outlets providing its customers the service and continuous support for best quality and service. social and multicultural activities in Mr Shakeel Ahmed Sabrahdi Shakeel Group’s success is linked Bahrain. with professional, highly committed, Under the umbrella of the Shakeel Bahrain. skilled, and trained staff with a vast Group is the Shakeel Trading Com- Bahrain Pride Trading Centre was network of distribution. pany and its sister concern Bahrain established in 2003 as a one-stop shop Shakeel Group enjoys strong sup- Pride Trading Centre. offering varied goods at the best pric- port from suppliers and manufac- Shakeel Trading Company was es- es. The company has three of its own turers around the world and is an Shakeel Ahmed Sabrahadi presented two books (in Hindi and Urdu) on legendary poet and lyricist tablished in 1985 and was primarily stationery dedicated outlets whereas exclusive agent of many well-known Majrooh Sultanpuri to Honourable President of India Ram Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhawan involved in the wholesale distribu- six other retail and wholesale out- international brands like Casio, Intex, (Presidential House). The books were researched and compiled by Asif Azmi under the aegis of tion of stationery. Today, it deals in lets all situated at prime locations in HP, DONG-A, Helix, Nataraj, Kangaro, Majlise Fakhr-e-Bahrain. A six member delegation led by MP, Advocate and Poet Majeed Memon and both retail and wholesale supply of Bahrain. Golden Plus and so on from coun- comprising Majlis’ Founder Shakeel Ahmed Sabrahadi, Author Asif Azmi, Prof Jitendra Srivastava stationery and other consumer prod- Recently, Shakeel Group further tries like UK, Japan, Turkey, Korea, (IGNOU), Prof Kidwai Shafey (AMU) and Zunaira Ambreen (Publisher) met the President of India ucts to small, medium and large-scale expanded its divisions and opened a Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, South exclusively for the book presentation. The president expressed his greetings for the exemplary work, supermarkets and showrooms across furniture showroom namely Home Korea, EU, China and India. especially for translating the work into Hindi. 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 INDEPENDENCE DAY Indi INDEPENDENCE DAY An emerging economic giant A well-established knowledge economy offers great future for India

he Republic of India is con- sidered one of the emerging Tsuperpowers of the world. This potential is attributed to several indicators, the primary ones being its demographic trends and a rapidly expanding economy. In 2015 India became the world’s fastest growing economy with an 7.5 per cent estimated GDP rate (mid year terms). Due to its high birth rate India has a young population compared to more developed nations. It has approximately 65 per cent of its population below the age of 35. In addition, declining fertility is beginning to reduce the youth de- pendency rate which may produce a demographic dividend. In the coming decades, while some of the powerful nations will witness a decrease in workforce Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of Make in India. numbers, India is expected to have an increase. with youthful energy”. my in the world as of 2015. edge economy. and insolvency changes, digiti- During Modi’s first term, India For example, while Europe is Regionally, South Asia is sup- Its record growth was in the India is becoming one of the sation of subsidies that resulted built almost 200,000 kilometres of well past its demographic window, posed to maintain the youngest third quarter of 2003, when it grew world’s leading producers of com- in large numbers of Indians now rural roads. The number of rural the United States entered its own demographic profile after Africa higher than any other emerging puter software and with mush- having bank accounts, and a steep villages connected by roads grew in 1970 (lasting until 2015), China and the Middle East, with the win- economy at 10.4pc. rooming R and D centres it is ex- rise in infrastructure spending on to 91 per cent, up from 56 per cent entered its own in 1990 (and will dow extending up to the 2070s. Estimates by the IMF show that periencing a steady revolution in building roads, rail and electrifica- in 2014. last until 2025), India entered its The economy of India is cur- in 2011, India became the third science and technology. tion to power the nation. Modi’s new government has own in 2010 (and it will last until rently the world’s third largest in largest economy in the world, The Modi government was India’s road and rail networks pledged 100 trillion rupees ($2.07 2050). terms of real GDP (PPP) after the overtaking the Japanese economy re-elected in a landslide victory are critical to increasing its pop- trillion) over the next five years In the words of Indian Scholar United States of America and the and the Fifth largest economy by in May. ulation’s standard of living and for infrastructure investment. Rejaul Karim Laskar, “when grey- People’s Republic of China. GDP (nominal). Prime Minister Narendra economic prosperity as they con- This is huge considering the ex- ing population will be seen inhib- According to the World Bank India is trying to develop more Modi’s first term was punctuated nect farmers to markets, children penditure on roads and railways iting economic growth of major India overtook China to become highly skilled, English speaking with many reforms including the to education and goods to con- was about only 1.2 trillion rupees countries, India will be brimming the fastest-growing major econo- people to fit in the future knowl- introduction of GST, bankruptcy sumers. for the 12 months to March 2019.

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P +973 17598000 [email protected] 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 INDEPENDENCE DAY Indi INDEPENDENCE DAY The unstoppable Bollywood! Indian films have garnered millions in ticket sales from across the globe guess you could say I have an insider’s ndian films featuring megastars perspective.” with a global appeal, coupled with Indian films featuring megastars Ithe backing of affluent production with a global appeal, coupled with the houses, garnered millions of ticket sales backing of affluent production houses, around the globe last year. garnered millions of ticket sales around The Indian film industry grew 27 per the globe last year. cent in 2018 on the back of box office The Indian film industry grew 27 growth in both domestic and interna- percent in 2017 on the back of box tional markets, according to a report office growth in both domestic and by EY and the Federation of Indian international markets, according Chambers of Commerce and Industry to EY report. (FICCI). In 2017, box office collections In 2017, box office collections for for Indian films overseas took Indian films overseas took $367 mil- Mission Mangal is a fictionalised account of India’s Mars mission. $367 million — up almost lion — up almost three times from $125 three times from $125 million million the year before, the report said. ly known as Bollywood films, earned its cinema. the year before, the report Earnings this year are expected to do more in international markets in 2017 The patriotic outburst that followed said. just as well and may rise to $411 million compared to their counterparts in oth- the Mars mission has fuelled the lat- in 2020 — up by 12 per cent from 2017, er languages such as Tamil, Telugu or est example of Indian space cinema: according to the report. Punjabi. Mission Mangal (Sanskrit for Mars), Indian movies are finding success While some Tamil and Telugu mov- a fictionalised account of the Orbiter overseas from the backing of well- ies did well in international markets Mission. known celebrities and big production in 2017, and Tamil superstars like Ra- Starring and produced by Bollywood houses — factors that attract interna- jinikanth have a huge following in dif- actor Akshay Kumar, it is due for re- tional viewers. ferent parts of the world, other films lease today. Those factors are helping some Indi- proved unpopular with audiences “I would follow the news about In- an films earn showings at more main- As the country establishes itself as dia’s space missions and feel proud of stream theatres in countries like the US. a space power, Indians have devel - what we were achieving,” says Kumar. Hindi-language movies, popular- oped an appetite for sci-fi themes in “But through Mission Mangal, I

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MOVIE REVIEW The Boat: a must-see fight for survival A sea-set single-hander is terrifyingly taut

While the sailor clearly has some Azzopardi commands attention The film has a serious maritime skills, slowly from the off. With the screen- • but surely events begin to con- play mercifully avoiding any brilliant conceit spire against him. The boat jerks soliloquies or rants, the phys- for a horror film at random, sending him flail- ical and emotional toil of his ing across the deck. The sails predicament is instead etched here is something about flap ominously, seemingly with on his face alongside the cuts the ocean that can turn a a mind of their own. And, just and bruises. As bewilderment Tmind to madness. Faced as things can’t get any worse, a gives way to abject terror, and with the unending expanse, mul- broken lock traps him in the tiny determination to desperation, tiple protagonists (from films bathroom.From this point, and the audience has no choice but like Open Water, All Is Lost, The within this miniscule space, the to ride in his wake. Mercy, Crowhurst and Adrift) tension rises at a rate of knots. This is augmented by strong have found themselves engaged As a storm rages and the boat filmmaking craft. Cinematog- in a fight not only against their fills with water, the sailor must rapher Marek Traskowski con- environment, but with them- utilise both his experience and trasts the stunning expanse of selves. his tenacity;. It is soon apparent, the seascape with the night - In this intriguing, impressive however, that he is locked in a marishly intimate proportions feature debut from Winston Az- battle of wits; perhaps, as the of the yacht to claustrophobic zopardi, however, one man finds occasional sounds of footsteps effect, while composer Lach- himself driven to the edge not and knocking suggest, with an lan Anderson’s emotive score only by the elements, but also scene from The Boat’ unseen foe, or perhaps even with works in harmony with both the very vessel on which he sails. the boat itself. Subtle hints — the relaxing undulations of the Following The Boat’s pre - already secured, it could be fur- In the gloom, he butts up against tiny against the horizon. bloody fingerprints, hidden food water and the sharp movements miere at Fantastic Fest, fur - ther buoyed by strong word of a gleaming white yacht named At this point, it seems as if The — suggest that he may not be the of the boat. Together with James ther festival interest should be mouth. the Aeolus — derived from the Boat is treading familiar wa - first to undergo such trauma; an Hayday’s expert sound design, strong; while the story may ap- On a beautiful summer’s day ancient Greek for ‘nimble’ — ters. Yet, it’s not long before the angle that The Boat shares with which transforms the mundane peal to genre-skewing events, in Malta, an unnamed man (Joe motionless in the water. Board- clever, twisting, dialogue-free 2009 nautical horror Triangle, — ropes slapping against the the high level of craft and talent Azzopardi) heads out to fish in ing, he finds the cabin utterly screenplay — co-written by which also takes place aboard a mast, the creak of a floorboard — on show here should see it se- his small row boat. All is idyl- deserted; back on deck, he is Joe Azzopardi with his father vessel called Aeolus. into the uncanny, the boat takes cure more mainstream berths. lic until, suddenly, the weather shocked to find his own boat has Winston, who also directs — be- As the only man on screen, on an uneasy personality all its With multiple-territory deals turns and a thick fog descends. vanished. He is adrift and alone, gins to reveal its hidden depths. and with minimal dialogue, Joe own. 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019

Miley Cyrus isn’t Lo s Angeles US Rapper A$AP planning to file for he latest batch of Camila rocky found guilty divorce from Liam celebrities to per- of assault in Hemsworth Tform at the 2019 MTV Video Music Cabello, Sweden Awards has been an- nounced and with a trunk of talent on deck, it’s surely Shawn Mendes, going to be an epic night! Taking the stage and more to by fire at the award ceremony, which Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth will air live globally perform at A$AP rocky from the Prudential Lo s Angeles Centre in Newark, Stockholm New Jersey on August 26, will be a number of 2019 MTV Swedish court on merican singer Miley artists across genres, re- AWednesday found re- ACyrus isn’t in a hurry ported People. Camila nowned American rapper to take divorce from Liam MTV announced that art- VMAs Cabello A$AP rocky guilty of assault Hemsworth after the for- ists including Bad Bunny, over his role in a street brawl mer “ended things” be - Camila Cabello, J Balvin, Lil the in Stockholm, and convicted tween them. Nas X, Lizzo, Rosalia, and VMA also him in a suspended sentence. “They are having a Shawn Mendes are to per- stage back in announced “In an overall assessment, break right now because form for the evening, and 2015, performing her that rapper Missy El- the court finds that the as- they needed it. It was a the show will be hosted by hit song ‘Bad Blood’, who liott will be receiving the sault has not been of such a bad situation with a lot of comedian Sebastian Man- took home the coveted video Michael Jackson Video serious nature that a prison disagreements,” PEOPLE iscalco. of the year trophy then, too. Vanguard Award this sentence must be chosen. quoted a source close to MTV previously revealed Swift is tied with singer year. The defendants are there- Cyrus. that Taylor Swift, who has Ariana Grande for the most It is the award ceremo- fore sentenced to condi- “They both agreed it’s received 10 nominations of the nominations this year, ny’s highest honour and tional sentences”, the court better to spend time apart, across various categories although the ‘7 Rings’ sing- one that has gone to a said in a statement referring but this doesn’t mean their including video of the year, er may be missing from the group of iconic musical to Rocky and two members relationship is completely the song of the year and best award ceremony. stars since it was creat- of A$AP Rocky’s entourage over,” he added. pop video, would also be per- She hinted on Twitter last ed in 1984 like Beyonce, being convicted of the same The couple’s life after forming at the ceremony. month that her Sweetener Justin Timberlake, U2, crime, reported Sputnik. marriage has been a top - It will be the Swift’s first world tour schedule may Pink, Rihanna, Britney The 30-year-old Rap- sy-turvy ride. The ‘Wreck- major televised performance prevent her from attending Spears, Kanye West, per -- whose real name ing Ball’ singer and the following the release of her the VMAs. Grande is sched- The Rolling Stones, is Rakim Mayers -- was Australian actor have been highly anticipated album, uled to be in Paris the day Janet Jackson, Ma- detained, a long with in a similar situation in the ‘Lover’, which will come out before and after the awards donna, David Bowie, two others, for allegedly past but found their way on August 23. The 29-year- night. and last year, Jen- assaulting 19-year-old back again. old singer last appeared on Earlier this week, MTV nifer Lopez. Mustafa Jafari in Stock- “They are great together holm in June. He had when they are happy,” said temporarily been re- the source. “There is abso- leased from detention lutely hope that they will Anne Hathaway recalls feeling pressured to lose weight at 16 on August 3, until the an- get back together again.” Los Angeles nouncement of the verdict, The 29-year-old actor acting career with the short-lived television ology. “I am cautious in my praise of how which was slated for today. had recently opened up series, ‘Get Real,’ which ran from 1999 to Hollywood is shifting. There is so much The ‘Sundress’ singer about his split with Cyrus merican actor, Anne Hathaway, who 2000, Hathaway recalled that she was subtly more body inclusivity -- which is great! -- but had pleaded ‘not guilty’ and also wished her with will feature as the cover girl in the body-shamed and asked to lose weight. the thin thing is definitely still the central- in the assault case. Videos good health and happiness ASeptember issue of Allure “At 16 years old, it was ‘Congratulations, ized ‘normal’ expectation,” she said. posted across social media in the future in an emo - magazine, will be talking about you have the part. I’m not saying you Hoping to get some female characters suggested that the rapper tional post on his Insta- weight, body-shaming and mi- need to lose weight. I’m just saying to grow in the industry, and that audience had acted in self-defence, gram. sogynistic expectations from don’t gain weight.’ Which of course keeps supporting portrayals of complicat- sparking an effective online A few days ago Cyrus women in Hollywood, in the means you need to lose weight,” the ed women onscreen, she said, “It’s more support campaign around was seen with her long- issue. ‘Hustle’ actor told the magazine, nuanced, and it’s more interesting. It’s al- the world. time friend Kaitlynn Cart- As the cover star, the reported Us Weekly. lowed for more interesting characters US President Donald er. However, a source told 36-year-old Oscar winner Though the actor who is cur- and stories. Now the big question is, Are Trump had championed PEOPLE exclusively that used the platform to share rently expecting her second audiences appreciating it? If it’s not sup- the cause of the rapper and Carter and Cyrus are “just how her weight was a big child with her husband, Adam ported, it won’t continue. It will go back even raised the matter with having fun” together dur- issue during her teen- Shulman -- sees some change to the way it was, and people will say, OK, Swedish Prime Minister ing their vacation. age. After starting her in the movie industry’s ide- that didn’t work.’ Stefan Lofven.

Kylie Jenner is twinning in Hannah Brown reveals about same outfits with daughter her life struggles post appearance Stormi Webster on ‘Bachelorette’ show Los Angeles Los Angeles

ylie Jenner merican model and television personality, Hannah and her Brown, has revealed that her life has become tough Kdaughter Aafter featuring in a reality dating show. Hannah Stormi Webster The 24-year-old ‘Bachelorette’ star admitted in a long post Brown were seen twinning on Instagram about her inner self, the situation she is in today in same-coloured and how the experiences have made her a stronger woman. outfits during their “Honest policy: I’m struggling,” the former beauty vacation in Italy. pageant contestant wrote. “Life is so different. Since According to Kylie Jenner and Stormi last August, I’ve been a pageant queen, a ‘Bachelor’ E-News, the beauty contestant, and ‘The Bachelorette.’ I’ve been in love mogul and her fami- with multiple people, I got engaged, I broke off an ly, including boyfriend Travis Scott and mother Kris engagement, and I shared it all with millions of Jenner, flew overseas to celebrate her 22nd birthday. people.” As she enjoys the celebratory trip, the ‘Keeping Up “The woman who has emerged would shock the With the Kardashians’ star has been sharing photos mirror-image young girl from a year ago,” she went from her luxury yacht. She also shared adorable pic- on to write. “I have so many blessings to be thankful tures with her daughter on Instagram, where the duo are for. However it’s uncharted territory for me, and wearing matching blue dresses while leaning in for a kiss. it’s been hard to really process what the hell is “Sweetest love I’ve ever known,” Kylie wrote alongside going on. Maybe I needed to write this out to the picture. Hours earlier, Kylie also shared a picture of remind myself I’m human and it’s okay to her and Stormi--in their matching outfits--enjoying a be overwhelmed. And maybe, I just scenic view. Anne Hathaway needed to remind you guys “Amore mio,” she wrote. too.” 15 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 sports

Taylor rescues New Zealand after Dananjaya Venus stuns holder Bertens five-wicket haul as Serena withdraws

Venus Williams takes• out defending champion Kiki Bertens in Cincinnati

Serena Williams pulled• out of the Cincinnati Masters New Zealand’s Ross Taylor plays a shot prior to her scheduled first-round match AFP | Galle, Sri Lanka score by a Kiwi batsman in a Test match at Galle, surpassing oss Taylor hit an unbeaten the 69 by Tim McIntosh. New Reuters | Cincinnati Rhalf-century to keep New Zealand have struggled at this Zealand afloat after Sri Lan- venue having lost all three pre- ormer world number one ka spinner Akila Dananjaya vious Tests. Venus Williams, playing claimed five wickets on a rain- “They were tough at times. Fwhat she called “smart” hit day one of the first Test The ball certainly spun a lit- tennis, beat defending champi- yesterday. tle earlier than we thought, on Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) in New Zealand were 203 for but we expected it to be turn- the second round of the Cincin- five, having recovered from ing,” Nicholls said of the Galle nati Masters on Tuesday before 71-3 at lunch, when rain wicket. her sister Serena withdrew due stopped play for the day in the “If we can get some part - to back problems. final session in Galle with Tay- nerships first through Mitch Serena, who was forced to lor batting on 86. and Ross but also through the retire from the Rogers Cup fi- Venus Williams of the United States returns a shot to Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands Dananjaya claimed his lower order with the tail -- all nal on Sunday because of back fourth five-wicket haul, bowl- those innings are going to be spasms, had been due to play the match at 5-3. German 13th seed Angelique love gave her a 4-0 lead. ing with a remodelled action valuable when the wicket does Zarina Diyas in the first round Bertens held at 5-5 and then Kerber exited the tournament Swiss 12th seed Belinda after being reported for a sus- get tougher to bat on.” as she prepares for her tilt at forced a tie-break with an ace. when she lost to Estonia’s An- Bencic retired with a foot injury pect action last year. Earlier, openers Jeet Raval a 24th Grand Slam title at this Williams, however, took con- ett Kontaveit 7-6(7) 6-2. The when trailing Victoria Azarenka The mystery spinner took and Tom Latham put on 64 month’s U.S. Open. trol of the tie-break, moving 23-year-old Kontaveit came 6-4 1-0. Former world number three early wickets including runs before Dananjaya struck After Venus and Bertens split ahead 3-0 and 6-2 before sealing from 5-3 down and saved a one Azarenka will face Donna skipper Kane Williamson for on a pitch that is already offer- the first two sets, Williams the win. set point at 6-5 in the opener Vekic in the second round after nought before Taylor put on ing big turn. surged ahead 3-0 in the third “I just tried not to go too big, against the former world num- the Croatian beat Czech Kateri- 100 runs for the fourth wicket Latham was the first to go thanks to some excellent vol- because I can go so big and I ber one. na Siniakova 6-4 6-3. with Henry Nicholls. after being caught behind leying but struggled to put her have a lot of power and it’s not She broke Kerber twice to win American Madison Keys beat Dananjaya, who was over- for 30 as Dananjaya got the opponent away, committing nu- always easy to control it,” Wil- the second set, winning the first fellow big hitter Garbine Mugu- looked for Tests in New Zea- left-handed batsman to poke merous errors when serving for liams said. nine points, and two holds to ruza of Spain 6-7(4) 7-6(5) 6-4. land, Australia and South at a delivery that was turning Africa, trapped Nicholls for away. 42 to break the century stand Williamson fell three and then got BJ Watling for balls later when he flicked one to make New Zealand slip one straight into the hands Stosur, Gauff headline US Open wildcards further. of his opposite number Di - “There’s no drastic change muth Karunaratne at short AFP | New York old Aussie won the title in to my action. I needed to mid-wicket. Flushing Meadows in 2011 and change a few things and with In the last over before lunch, ormer champion Samantha has reached the quarter-finals the help of spin bowling coach Raval failed to pick a googly FStosur and teenage Wimble- on two other occasions. Piyal Wijetunga, I did the nec- and was caught at first slip by don sensation Coco Gauff high- Other women’s wildcards essary changes,” Dananjaya Dhananjaya de Silva for 33. light the list of US Open wild- went to former US collegiate told reporters. Both Sri Lanka and New cards announced on Tuesday. champion Francesca Di Lorenzo “I used to send videos to him Zealand are playing their Gauff, 15, reached the Wim- and three-time Stanford Uni- to get more feedback and really first match of the World Test bledon main draw through versity All-American and New happy with my action now.” Championship, which has nine qualifying then upset five-time Jersey native Kristie Ahn. top teams competing for su- champion Venus Williams in On the men’s side, Americans Highest score premacy in the five-day for- the first round before falling Bjorn Fratangelo, Marcos Giron, Taylor handled pace and mat. to eventual champion Simona Denis Kudla and Jack Sock join spin with aplomb as he regis- Play was stopped at 3.42 pm Halep in the fourth round. US Open Wild Card Challenge tered his 31st Test 50 and had (1012 GMT) due to rain and Gauff is joined by four other winner Ernesto Escobedo and no problems resisting Danan- half an hour later was called teenagers among eight wild- 2019 US Tennis Association jaya, who mixed up his deliv- off with 22 overs lost in the card invitees: a trio of 17-year- US player Coco Gauff hits during a session in Wimbledon (file photo) Boys’ 18s National Champion eries to outfox the batsmen. day. Play will resume early old Americans in Caty McNally, Volynets and 16-year-old French Stosur, meanwhile, brings a Zachary Svajda as main draw Taylor registered the highest today. Whitney Osuigwe and Katie player Diane Parry. veteran presence. The 35-year- wild card recipients. Monaco make Ben Yedder costliest Ligue 1 transfer of the summer AFP | Monaco lease clause, with Lopes valued villa in 138 matches over three dent Oleg Petrov in a statement. The 23-year-old joined Mo- Last season he scored four onaco said yesterday that at 20 million euros. seasons. He moved to La Liga Ben Yedder has reportedly naco in 2015 for around 15 mil- goals as Monaco strug- Mthey had bought veter- That would make the 29-year in 2016 after six seasons at Tou- signed a five-year contract. lion euros from Manchester gled. an French striker Wissam Ben old Ben Yedder the most expen- louse. “I come with the intention of City, before being loaned Monaco, French Yedder from Sevilla, with young sive player bought by a Ligue “Wissam is a very talented proving, as always, my qualities to Lille for a season champion in 2017 Portuguese attacker Rony Lopes 1 club so far in this summer’s player, a complete striker, who and with the desire to reach a and a half. Back i n and runners up going the other way. transfer window, ahead of Paris has proved his ability to score in new level,” said the player. Monaco in 2017, in 2018, are re- According to sources close to Saint-Germain recruits Idrissa Toulouse and Seville, but also in Lopes, who was under con- he scored 15 goals building after a Monaco, the transfer is for 40 Gueye and Abdou Diallo. international competitions. He is tract with Monaco until June and won the first of season of tur- million euros ($44.7 million), the The striker has four French also a player with an exemplary 2022, has signed a five-year deal his two Portuguese moil. amount of the Ben Yedder’s re- caps and scored 70 goals for Se- attitude,” said club vice-presi- with Sevilla. caps in November 2017. Wissam Ben Yedder

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Archer gets England cap as rain washes out first day of Federer, Djokovic cruise on second Ashes Test ifier Zarina Diyas. AFP | London Roger Federer moves “I came to Mason (Ohio) • on Sunday and have tried ofra Archer received his into the third round everything to be ready to play JEngland Test cap but of the ATP Cincinnati tonight, and was still hopeful was still to make his debut Masters with a straight- after my practice this morning,” as rain saw the first day of sets win over Argentina’s Williams said in a statement re- second Ashes match against leased by tournament officials. Australia abandoned with- Juan Ignacio Londero “But unfortunately my back is out a ball bowled at a soak- still not right.” ing wet Lord’s. World number one It’s another injury blow for Chris Jordan, a Sussex Novak• Djokovic of the 37-year-old American, who team-mate, presented Arch- Serbia opens his title was hampered by knee trouble er with the cap in England’s earlier this season and remains pre-match huddle ahead of defense with a win over in search of her first title since a revised toss at 3:00pm lo- American Sam Querrey the 2017 Australian Open. cal time (1400 GMT) -- only In early action, Stan Wawrin- for further rain to delay the AFP | Cincinnati ka won a first-round battle as start once again. he eliminated 2017 Cincinnati With rain still lashing an oger Federer and Novak champion Grigor Dimitrov 5-7, increasingly gloomy ‘home Djokovic overwhelmed 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). of cricket’, umpires Aleem Ropponents at the WTA- Under leaden skies after an Dar and Chris Gaffaney fi- ATP Cincinnati Masters on Tues- overnight thunderstorm, Dim- nally abandoned play for the day as they returned to action itrov broke in the 12th game of day after tea at 4:19 pm local for the first time since the Serb’s the first set to take the lead. The time (1519 GMT) victory over the Swiss in the 33-year-old Swiss fought back Jordan may only have Wimbledon final. Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Juan Ignacio Londero of Argentina with the only break in the sec- made eight Test appearanc- Federer, seeded third, re- ond set. es but he has been some - mained unruffled by a one-hour long hardcourt swing. It’s good pulled away for a 7-5, 6-1 victory ing for a better performance in Wawrinka then raced into thing of a ‘cricket brother’ rain interruption at 2-2 in the to begin with a win. over the American. the next round,” when he’ll take a 5-1 lead in the final set but for fellow Barbados-born second set, eventually defeating “I didn’t know that much “I ended the match well even on Spanish qualifier Pablo Car- wasted two match points in county colleague Archer. Argentina’s Juan Ignacio Lond- about my opponent -- he’s new if the start was nervy,” said Djok- reno Busta -- who withstood the eighth game and was bro- When the match should ero 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third to the tour -- but at the end you ovic, who would break Querrey 32 aces from John Isner and ken twice while serving for have been getting underway round at the event he has won have to concentrate on your own twice to take the first set then a match point before beating victory. at 11:00 am (1000 GMT), the seven times. game.” roll to victory. the American 6-4, 6-7 (1/7), 7-6 Wawrinka had to hold off square and pitch remained “I’m very happy, even if it was Defending champion Djok- “Sam was feeling comforta- (8/6). his Bulgarian opponent in the fully covered. a bit tricky with the rain delay,” ovic double faulted three times ble on the court at the start and Williams, meanwhile, was left final-set tiebreaker before Further rain then meant Federer said. “I’m happy to be as he dropped serve in the open- dictating. It was tough facing his just trying to get healthy after squeezing through in more than hopes of any play before back on court. ing game against Sam Querrey big serve,” Djokovic said. pulling out of her scheduled two and a half hours with his lunch soon disappeared as “This is the start of a long, but quickly put things right and He added that he was “hop- first-round match against qual- 10th ace. well.