The Damon factor: Urmila and Manoj THE TIMES OF INDIA Love’s labour lost for Bajpai score a reel Monday, Posh & Beckham? point with Pinjar! Cops in trunks & bikinis bust crime November 3, 2003 Going undercover couldn’t eventual formations of dr- Page 5 Page 6 be simpler. By stripping to ug traders, beach robbers swimming trunks or bikin- or any kind of disturbanc- is and mixing with bathers, es, and inform uniformed the Rio de Janeiro police beach police,’’ says a secu- will combat beach crime. rity spokesperson. As part of a wider plan Violence in Rio’s teeming for beach security in Rio, shanty towns makes it one men and wom- of the world’s en from the sp- most violent ci- ecial undercov- ties. Now, of er unit will inf- course, with iltrate among cops in trunks bathers. ‘‘They and bikinis, th- will be in swi- ey should be in mwear, unarm- the swim of th- OF INDIA ed, monitoring ings. AMOL KAMBLE Dilli’s metro goes global! ARUN KUMAR DAS their metro projects. Delegations from Times News Network FAST TRACK these countries are expected to visit De- lhi to study the metro model ast things first. It’s full here.’’ Incidentally,while expe- speed ahead on the repli- rts from the US and Japan we- F cation track for the met- re involved in the initial const- ro. Yes, the model of the unde- ruction work of the Delhi met- rground train service in Delhi ro, it now appears as if the DM- will soon be recreated in Mum- RC has become self-sufficient bai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyd- as regards technical knowhow. erabad and Ahmedabad. But ‘‘The structural design of wait, since India is not enou- Delhi’s metro system will be gh, sadi Dilli’s metro will also replicated in Mumbai, Bangal- go international by inspiring a ore, Chennai, Hyderabad and similar service in Sri Lanka. Ahmedabad,’’ says Rao, ‘‘This ‘‘While the DMRC has alrea- apart, the metro’s hi-tech track dy submitted a detailed project system, heavy-duty escalators, report for Bangalore and Hyd- automatic train-protection de- erabad, paperwork is in the fi- vice, signalling system and ro- nal stages in the case of Mum- lling stock will be copied in th- bai, Ahemedabad and Chenn- ese cities. Moreover,the smart- ai,’’ informs DMRC spokesper- card system we have introduc- son Anuj Dayal. ed for ticketing purposes sho- With a five- member Sri Lan- uld be followed in other cities.’’ kan delegation having visited NEELABH For the moment, the DMRC metro stations and constructi- is in an upbeat mood, claiming on sites in the Capital, this Delhi’s metro system will soon that the ridership of the metro new train of thought will soon be replicated in Sri Lanka, apart has gone up to 1.35 lakh per day cross the ocean. ‘‘This commit- with the extension of the servi- tee sought details of the proje- from Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, ce till Trinagar. And this mar- ct and members were fairly Hyderabad and Ahmedabad ks some progress considering impressed with the smooth fu- that the initial ridership betw- nctioning of the metro,’’ says Dayal, ‘‘An expert team een Shahdara to Tis Hazari fell below expectations. representing the DMRC is likely to visit Sri Lanka to ‘‘By March 2004, the metro’s service will be extended study the feasibility of replicating our model there. to Rithala. We expect ridership to increase further.’’ Subject to approval and implementation, this will be Meanwhile, with work on the 11-km stretch betwe- the DMRC’s first global assignment.’’ en the Central Secretariat and DU on in full swing, the According to DMRC director (project and planning) metro’s underground service is expected to be com- BLACK TO THE FUTURE: Delhi Times captures Shekhar Suman in his ‘Prince Of Darkness’ avatar as he showcases the deadly satire in CBK Rao, ‘‘A number of countries have shown inter- missioned in 2004. In other words, even the ground be- his new (s)talk show Carryy on Shekhar on SAB TV at 10 pm (To send this photograph to a friend, log on to www.timescity.com/delhi/) est in Delhi’s metro project. Apart from Sri Lanka, Ir- neath Delhi’s feet will soon be on the fast track! an and Dubai are also keen to involve our experts for [email protected] JYOTI SHARMA ral disturbances are expected to mar The SAD part of winter Times News Network the view as India will be experienci- An Earthy visit by Venus! ng the peak of summer around that ALLEN O’BRIEN us medical treatment. For others, SAD is a mi- ttention Earthlings, the goddess time. Besides, obstructions such as Times News Network ld but debilitating condition causing discomf- Aof love and beauty has a date June 8, 2004 will afford a view of Venus as it moves across the sun clouds, storms, dust and haze are ex- ort but not severe suffering. This is also known with our planet! Yes, if the planet pected,’’ points out a senior official icture this. You reach office at 9 am and, as sub-syndromal SAD or winter blues,’’ elabo- Mercury,depicted as the god of war, at the planetarium. Adds Ratnashr- Pwithin an hour, skip work, throw tantru- rates psychotherapist Gagan Verma, MD. had a close encounter with Earth th- ee, ‘‘This phenomena has historical ms, go on an eating binge, and ha- NEELABH This brings us to what exactly causes is year, Venus will be in close proxi- importance. In the past, it was used te the world in general. The diagn- SAD. ‘‘As seasons change, there is a shift mity with our planet on June 8, 2004. to measure the distance of the sun osis? You might be victim of the in our biological internal clocks or circa- Come the heavenly day, and Ven- from Earth. On June 8, 2004, apart season, or what medical practitio- dian rhythm. This can cause our bio- us, as it moves in transit across the from exhibitions, we plan to organ- ners term as seasonal affective logical clocks to be out of sync with sun, will be visible from the Earth. ise events at which schoolchildren disorder (SAD). our daily schedules,’’ says Parikh. The last occasion when this pheno- can scientifically measure the dista- SAD? Well, this disorder amo- Incidentally,SAD was first noted pr- menon occurred was on June 6, 1892 nce between Earth and Venus.’’ unts to depression induced by ior to 1845, but wasn’t officially nam- —in other words, 111 years have ela- From left to right: Progressive path of Venus during transit next year By the way,those who miss out on winter and affects an estimated ed as such till the early 1980s. psed since then. ‘‘Nobody alive has next year’s celestial configuration half a million people between As a natural corollary to the pri- seen Venus and Earth in such close omenon all the mo- tective filter such can look forward to repeat acts in November and February. ‘‘SAD mary cause of SAD, phototherapy proximity.It will be a spectacular sh- re special is the pr- HEAVENLY SIGHT as eclipse goggles 2012 and 2124. However, since India is caused by a biochemical im- is seemingly the best cure. Bright ow, with Asia and Africa getting the oximity of Venus to save the eye from might not be at a vantage point for a balance in the hypothalamus light has been shown to suppre- best view of the transit, with Venus to Earth. ‘‘The last planetary transit UV radiation,’’ says Ratnashree. view to a thrill, it’s best to book a da- due to the shortening of daylig- ss the brain’s secretion of mela- being visible for more than six hou- witnessed was that of Mercury as it As for what to expect, the transit te with June 8, 2004. After all, there’s ht hours and the lack of sunlig- tonin. ‘‘Although there are no rs,’’ says Nehru Planetarium direct- crossed the sun. Venus’ transit can will be visible to India as a black dot an out-of-the- world feeling to be exp- ht in winter,’’ explains psychiat- research findings to definitely or N Ratnashree. be observed with minimal instrume- moving on the sun between 10:40 am erienced! rist Samir Parikh, MD, ‘‘While link this therapy with an anti- Of course, what makes this phen- ntation — all that one needs is a pro- and 5 pm on June 8, 2004. ‘‘No natu- [email protected] certain people suffer from SAD MOODY BLUES depressant effect, many people during winter, symptoms of Seasonal affective disorder respond to this treatment,’’ sa- the disorder subside during sp- ys Verma, ‘‘Spending time out- ring and summer.’’ or SAD can induce varying doors during the day or arran- Moreover,the more complex levels of depression during ging homes and workplaces to A princely mahurat cases generally pertain to wo- the calendar’s cold months receive more sunlight can be Prince Charles will visit the sets of 1857: The Rising men and youngsters. ‘‘In serio- helpful.’’ Elementary.Put win- us cases of SAD, depression prevents patients ter blues in the red with a sunshine spirit! KARISHMA UPADHYAY cer Bobby Bedi have had to from functioning normally without continuo- [email protected] Times News Network keep security constraints in mind. ‘‘We will have the same fter a year of being shro- amount of security as there Auded in mystery, Ketan would be for any VVIP.’’ Mehta’s 1857: The Rising is re- Mehta, however, is unwilli- BOLLYWOOD DECLARES WAR! ady to roll.