71 Ex-Babus Write to PM on Prosecution of Officials

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www.dailypioneer.com Thai judge INX MEDIA CASE shoots himself CM Jagan, PM Modi have in court 71 ex-babus write to PM BANGKOK: A Thai judge cordial meet in New Delhi shot himself in the chest in PNS n NEW DELHI front of a packed court after acquitting several murder Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister suspects and decrying the on prosecution of officials YS Jaganmohan Reddy on kingdom's judicial system in Saturday invited Prime an impassioned speech Minister Narendra Modi to the broadcast on Facebook Live. Says action demotivates diligent and honest officers from taking important decisions inauguration of the YSR Rytu Critics say Thailand's Bharosa scheme to be launched courts often work in favour of PNS n NEW DELHI at Nellore on October 15 ben- the rich and powerful, while efiting over 53 lakh farmers, delivering swift and harsh Seventy-one retired bureau- including tenant farmers, on sentences on ordinary people crats on Friday wrote to Prime the very day of launching the for minor offences. Minister Narendra Modi, scheme. But it is virtually unheard expressing concern over the In a meeting that lasted over of for judges to criticise the prosecution of four former one and half hours, the CM system. Kanakorn officials of the Finance was stated to have discussed the Pianchana, a judge at Yala Ministry in the INX Media main problems of the state. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy interacting with court in the heart of the case and asserted that such The CM appealed to the PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday insurgency-battered Thai action will demotivate dili- for release of grants-in-aid to south, was delivering the gent and honest officers from the state. The TDP regime in its verdict for five Muslim sus- taking important decisions. vote-on-account budget quot- On Polavaram project, he urged the Center pects in a gun murder case They demanded that there ed that AP would require at to give approval to the revised estimates. on Friday afternoon. He should be a reasonable period Sindhushree Kullar Anup K Pujari Prabodh Saxena least Rs 61,071.51 crore by acquitted the group, deliv- of time after which files should way of grants-in-aid. Against The state government spent Rs 5103 crore under ered a courtroom plea for a not be reopened. the estimates recorded in the Polavaram project, he said urging the Center cleaner justice system, before The letter has been signed by said. Besides Ms Khullar, the inal proceedings that "originate ter added. "It will not be sur- the Vote-on-Account budget, pulling out a handgun and retired civil servants like for- government also sanctioned from settling of political prising if civil servants pro- the Center released only Rs to reimburse the funds immediately shooting himself in the chest. mer cabinet secretary K M the prosecution of former sec- scores". crastinate before processing 6739 crore. He told the PM "You need clear and cred- Chandrasekhar, former for- retary of the Ministry of Micro, The former officials said and examining every propos- that the previous TDP regime ible evidence to punish some- eign secretary and national Small and Medium this will only seem to confirm al of importance, as they have did not make payments to the same issue on Aug 23 this spent Rs 5103 crore under one. So if you're not sure, security advisor Shivshankar Enterprises, Anup K Pujari, the the worst apprehensions of no guarantee that they would various bills up to Rs 50,000 year. The state's officials Polavaram project, he said urg- don't punish them," the judge Menon, former foreign secre- then director in the Finance civil servants that they will get not be implicated in criminal crore. He appealed to the PM impressed on the PMO officials ing the Center to reimburse the said addressing the court and tary Sujatha Singh and former Ministry Prabodh Saxena, and no protection for bona fide acts proceedings many years later," for release of the grants-in-aid the need to revise the revenue funds immediately. To speed broadcasting his words on his DGP of Punjab Julio Riberio. former under secretary in the in the performance of their the letter said. on time for the comprehensive deficit figures. The PMO offi- up the execution of Polavaram, phone on Facebook live. The ex-bureaucrats also Department of Economic official duties. They said all The retired bureaucrats said development of the state. Jagan cials were understood to have he urged the government to expressed concern over "selec- Affairs Rabindra Prasad in the regimes, irrespective of their rules must be framed to make was reported to have sought an responded favourably to the release an additional Rs 16,000 tive targeting" of retired and case involving INX Media, political affiliations, at both the legal principle of estoppel additional Rs 40,000 crore idea. Accordingly, the state crore because the government serving officers, apparently for they said. central and state levels, have apply on reopening decisions under the grants-in-aid. government should be allotted has to acquire land and reha- "gaining narrow political The government had already been "guilty of transgression". based on information provid- The CAG estimated the rev- more funds in addition to the bilitate the project affected advantages". sanctioned the prosecution of "Serving officials will natu- ed at the time the decision was enue deficit of the state during outstanding revenue deficit persons. Last month, the govern- former finance minister P rally be demotivated if diligent taken. If files are allowed to be 2014-15 at Rs 22,948.76 crore, funds. Jagan is reported to He sought approval for the ment issued a sanction to the Chidambaram in February this and honest officers are selec- "exhumed and dissected on the but the Center released only Rs have urged the MP to take steps revised estimates of the CBI to prosecute former NITI year, following which he was tively targeted for punishment basis of hindsight and that too 3979.50 crore and yet to release to release the funds. polavaram project - Rs 55,548 Aayog CEO Sindhushree arrested by the CBI. for no fault of theirs other than with no bar on the time that Rs 18,969.26 crore. On Polavaram project, he crore, which includes Rs 30,000 Kullar and others in connec- The officers also hit out at that they were implementing has elapsed", no decisions will The senior officials of the AP urged the Center to give crore meant for land acquisi- tion with the FIPB clearance the government for making the policy decisions of the be made at all in government, government had a meeting approval to the revised esti- tion and rehabilitation. granted to INX Media, officials officers bear the brunt of crim- government of the day," the let- they added. with officials of the PMO on mates. The state government Continued on Page 2

TSRTC unions Students Royal Vasistha Prime Minister non-committal Aarey: Jolt for demand begin indefinite greens as HC rollback of fee toll rises to 38 strike in T'gana on Telugu states’ demands refuses stay PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD hike in IITs l Two more bodies identified PNS n MUMBAI NEW DELHI: Demanding a Buses of the state-owned With BJP striving to make rollback of the fee hike, IIT PNS n KACHCHALURU Telangana State Road inroads into Telugu states and Green activists suffered a sec- aspirants on Friday held a In fact, four bodies Transport Corporation stayed Centre being critical of both TRS ond jolt in two consecutive protest at Jantar Mantar here to Two more bodies of tourists, were washed away off the roads across the state and YSRCP governments, nei- days when the Bombay High protest against the 900 per cent who travelled on the ill-fated and found near the as unions went on an indef- ther Telangana CM K Court on Saturday refused to hike in fees for M.Tech cours- boat Royal Vasishta, were traced barrage, but only two inite strike demanding ful- Chandrashekar Rao nor Andhra stay ongoing felling of trees at es announced by the council of near the Dowleiswaram fillment of their demands, Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Mumbai's prominent green IITs last week. Barrage on Friday and were bodies could be putting commuters to hard- Reddy got any assurance from lung, Aarey Colony, to make The protest organised under identified to be that of Bhavani identified. Officials ship. This comes after talks PM Narendra Modi regarding way for a proposed metro car the aegis of All India and Pavan Kumar of have been making between the three-member fulfillment of their demands shed. A few green activists Engineering Student Council Hyderabad. The total bodies arrangements to committee of the state gov- during Delhi visit. moved a fresh application on has demanded revocation of recovered so far from the river hand them over to ernment and the RTC unions While Telangana CM KCR Saturday seeking stay for a the M. Tech fee hike. The agi- is put at 38. In fact, four bod- failed. put before PM Modi a long list week on MMRCL's action of tators said that a sudden hike ies were washed away and their relatives With hundreds of com- of demands which included chopping 2656 trees in the like this is not at all acceptable found near the barrage, but only muters left stranded in the financial assistance to govern- area, a day after the HC dis- and the students lack clarity two bodies could be identified. his team, comprising 22 mem- state following the RTC stir, ment's flagships schemes like missed four petitions filed by regarding their future due to Officials have been making bers, of Balaji Marines, were Transport Minister Puvvada Mission Bhagiratha, AP CM YS needs but PM Modi has not NGOs and activists challeng- job crisis in the country. It is arrangements to hand them awarded the contract to salvage Ajay Kumar on Saturday said Jagan Mohan Reddy is said to Sources close to given them any assurance. The ing the decision of Tree also seen as an excess burden over to their relatives. the boat. The team conducted the government has decided have focused on funds for PMO revealed that reason for PM being nonchalant Authority of the Mumbai civic on the serious students, which Officials are busy in identi- operations three days ago to to come out with a perma- Polavaram, Centre's aid for back- about KCR and YS Jagan is, both body allowing felling of trees. count to 50 per cent of the total fying the remaining two bod- retrieve the boat from the river nent alternative transporta- ward districts and other Modi is not pleased the leaders have been mostly The activists have sought the admitted students, who say the ies. It may be recalled that the bed, but its efforts met with fail- tion policy. demands. Even controversial with governance as focusing on political agenda- stay so that they can approach government cannot be igno- operation to salvage the ill-fated ure. Meanwhile, the flood level He warned that RTC reverse tendering process taken setting rather than governance the SC. rant towards those who want boat has been suspended in the river has increased. The employees who fail to report up by AP, Krishna-Godavari well as political stance and maintaining a cordial rela- The action of MMRCL, to pursue their career through because of heavy flood to the operations will resume only to duty by 6 PM on Saturday linking also sprang up in the dis- taken up by both the tionship with Centre. So BJP which began cutting trees late M.Tech. In their list of river. Dharmadi Satyam and after the flood situation eases. shall cease to be treated as cussion between two leaders. national leadership just want to Friday night, has met up with demands, which is also trend- staff of the corporation and While the CMs of both states Telugu CMs watch their moves and respond stiff resistance from green ing on Twitter, the IIT aspirants they would not be taken back exhibited a cheerful demeanour accordingly. activists who have been sought restarting the stipend in future. during and after their meeting However one thing which protesting at the Aarey Colony. for students, stressing that "Even in future, under any with PM, sources close to PMO leaders and did not even engage BJP is sure that, if BJP wants to The activists argued that an B.E/B.Tech were costly affairs circumstances, they will not reveal that Modi is not pleased in a detailed discussion, effec- make inroads in AP and TS it appeal would be filed in the and most students complete be treated and considered as with governance as well as polit- tively turning the meetings into should not just fight seriously apex court on Monday but by their graduation on educa- RTC employees," Kumar was ical stance taken up by both the just courteous calls. with Congress and TDP but also then the MMRCL would have tion loans which were a bur- quoted as saying in an official Telugu CMs. PM is said to have "Both KCR and YS Jagan have with TRS and YSRCP," said a completed cutting all the trees den on them and their family. release. not given any assurance to both sought Centre's aid for various senior leader of BJP. in the colony. TODAY ALMANAC ‘Long wall, shrine part of temple, not idgah’ Former CEO of TV Month & Paksham: Ashwini& Sukla Paksha PNS n NEW DELHI File photo Archaeology is a science and ASI is an independent agency, and it Panchangam The long wall and circular shrine submitted a scientific report to the Allahabad High Court. If the channel arrested Tithi : Ashtami : 10:54 am discovered during the excavation wall were to be an Idgah or part of an Islamic structure, then how PNS n HYDERABAD Nakshatram: Purva Ashadha : 03:04 pm at the disputed site in Ayodhya, will you explain the recovery of terracotta (sculptures of god and Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start was part of a Hindu temple and goddesses) and 'makara pranali', the image of a crocodile, which is a Hyderabad Police on Saturday not of an Idgah Masjid or arrested Ravi Prakash, former any important work) symbol of river Ganga. These are not part of Islamic culture Kannati Masjid," said K.K. — KK MUHAMMED, CEO of multilingual television Rahukalam: 04:29 pm – 05:57 pm Muhammed, former regional Former regional director - North, Archaeological Survey of India news channel TV9, for alleged Yamagandam: 12:04 pm – 01:32 pm director - North, Archaeological cheating by diverting company Varjyam: 11:51 pm - 01:37 pm Survey of India (ASI). tury AD," added Muhammed excavations, Muhammed said it funds. The police also took for- Muhammed said on two crucial vouching for the existence of a was not Islamic in nature and mer Chief Financial Officer Gulika: 03:01 pm - 04:29 pm aspects in the Ayodhya dispute temple below the Babri Masjid. dated back to 10th century. M.K.V.N. Murthy into cus- Good Time: (to start any important work) - archaeological evidence and The Muslim parties have "This circular shrine cannot be tody. They were taken to Amritakalam: 09:55 am - 11:38 am corroborated literary evidence. argued that the wall, which part of Idgah, which is general- Banjara Hills police station Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:40 am - 12:27 pm Muhammed, who was on dates back to the 12th century ly a very large congregation where they were being ques- from September 2018 to May the team that carried out the dig- be an Idgah or part of an Islamic survey of the disputed site to AD, was on the western side, area. This shrine is part of the tioned. 2019. VIJAYAWADA ging, rubbished Muslim parties' structure, then how will you find out if there was a structure away from habitation and had Hindu temple," said The arrests were made after They allegedly withdrew the claims before the Supreme explain the recovery of terra- below the Babri Masjid. lime-surki plastering inside it Muhammed. The Sunni Wakf two cases were registered money without the permis- WEATHER Court that the "long wall" found cotta (sculptures of god and "The Masjid was not built on indicating its Islamic origins Board had pointed how the ASI against them on a complaint by sion of other directors of the Forecast: Thunderstorms during the excavations by the goddesses) and 'makara pranali', virgin soil and the ASI report and that it may have been part report even inferred there was a Alanda Media & Entertainment company and claimed it to be Temp: 32/24 ASI was scientifically exam- the image of a crocodile, which established it scientifically. The of an Idgah. The Muslim parties circular shrine dedicated to Lord Pvt Ltd, which owns TV9 group their bonus. Another case was Humidity: 88% ined. "Archaeology is a science is a symbol of river Ganga. imagery of living beings is not have also contested the Hindu Shiva at the site. The Board's of channels. The management registered against them for sell- Sunrise: 06.06 and ASI is an independent These are not part of Islamic cul- integral to Islamic religious groups' argument that the wall counsel told the apex court that alleged in their complaint that ing TV9 logo. They were Sunset: 06.01 agency, and it submitted a sci- ture," Muhammed said. places. The huge wall and pillars was part of the temple. Clarifying archaeology is inexact science, as Ravi Prakash and Murthy with- charged with cheating and Current Weather Conditions entific report to the Allahabad The ASI initially conducted a dates back to a temple, which ASI findings on the circular it involves a lot of inferring and drew Rs 18.31 crore from the criminal breach of trust. Updated October 05, 2019 5:00 PM High Court. If the wall were to ground penetrating radar (GPR) existed there around 12th cen- shrine recovered during the conjecturing. bank accounts of the company Continued on Page 2 VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | OCTOBER 6, 2019 region 02

oday, we are driven by using our intellect, intelligence whelmed by the wear-and- based on observed results. a strange phenome- levels will plateau and peak at tear in our own lives that we Society needs to wake up to Tnon called 'Fear of a suboptimal levels. Messages have either become cynical or this reality and start thinking Missing Out'. We walk around beamed to the neural centres lack the will to even look again. Society cannot allow like zombies glued to the in our brains will be easily Prepare for future shock ahead. We have stopped think- itself to be dumbed down. We hyperactive feed on our smart received by most people with- ing. We are willing to sit back need to sustain a society that phones, sometime even wak- out questioning. We will see We do not engage anymore. and believe that this too shall is vibrant and intellectually ing up during the night to more intellectuals speaking Every time we see a message on our We only propagate. We are fac- pass and are reluctant to alive and not a slave to tech- check the messages being for- the same uniform language, smart phone repeated in a cycle it starts ing a threat of slavery to com- engage. This stage of evolution nology. warded from one group to the repeating top-line messages gaining credibility. Our intellects that were municated ideology instead of our society is worrying. It It is not too late to course- other in a constant running without dissecting, analysing of intellectual communica- seems to be the beginning of correct and reverse the dam- loop. Technology is accelerat- and questioning facts. There once the natural filters and gatekeepers tions, because we have stopped the dumbing down of our age. We need to activate our ing the process by creating a will be some exceptions and of the reasoning voice are being dumbed using our intellect. Society is own reasoning and intellect. intellects. We need to start dangerous overload of unfil- outliers, but fewer and fewer. down. If this seems uncomfortable, get at risk. We are reluctant to analyse or thinking again. Let us change tered data where it's easy to Either these outliers will con- Today, when the economy is question. We are becoming the game and analyse facts and pass off unverified messages as trol technology, or technology prepared for future shock. going through an economic robots that can only transmit data before streaming any nar- facts. Every time we see a mes- will then begin to overtake us. downturn we should be wit- or relay messages. As a society, rative. Let us unlock our minds sage repeated in our feed it We have read of this in Sci-Fi, nessing the fiercest debates we are becoming intellectual- and move away from blind starts gaining credibility. Our but imagine if this could ing to become a scary reality. versation around us. This is amongst economists about ly bankrupt and as individuals subservience to faith and intellects that were once the already be happening. The The only difference is that visible in strange ways. what needs to be done to we are unwittingly becoming looped communications. Our natural filters and gatekeepers world is rapidly progressing machines have not taken over Friends are increasingly get- HIMANSHU MANGLIK scaffold the economy and what propaganda machines. generation could be the tip- of the reasoning voice are towards an AI augmented yet. The messaging is still ting narrow-minded in their should be the economic strat- If this is what is happening ping point and we cannot being dumbed down. If this automated society. While on being controlled by humans responses, especially on social ple are often exactly the same egy going forward. Yet, we see today, imagine what could afford to abrogate our respon- seems uncomfortable, get pre- the one hand it presents a fas- who are able to manipulate the media. They tend to be threat- - word to word, including the little of that. Perhaps we have happen when programmed sibility. It is time to sound the pared for future shock. This cinating picture of a stress-free neural centres in the human ening, aggressive and unrea- punctuation. It is almost as if become escapists and are con- AI and pre-coded algorithms alert. Either we start thinking could be just the beginning of world, it is also a frightening brain intelligently and skill- sonable when the discussion there are controllers spreading tent. Perhaps we rely on faith take over. Algorithms observe, again or we prepare for future a dangerous cycle. thought. It opens up the pos- fully. It is communication starts to scratch the surface. the curated content so swiftly and do not believe in reason- experiment, learn and evolve. shock. We seem to be rapidly head- sibility of humans being con- strategy at its best. Once the Their comments are derisive of that it appears as a natural and ing any more. Somewhere The algorithms can use (Himanshu Manglik is ing into a future where all trolled by these pre-pro- objective is defined, messages posts that they do not agree spontaneous response to a sit- along the way many of us, advanced computer science founder and president of thinking humans could be grammed algorithms that will are curated and pushed into a with and openly scorn others uation. There is clearly a including several independent techniques such as machine Walnutcap Consulting LLP. controlled, either directly or dictate what we can do or say. network that accepts the infor- who ask uncomfortable ques- method to the madness in the thinkers and sharp minds, learning and neural network- The views expressed remotely from a centralised Some people might rub- mation without questioning tions. The personal experi- communication that we are have resigned ourselves. ing to create new and are personal) command post. As we stop bish the thought but it is start- and propagates it in the con- ences shared by different peo- witnessing around us everyday. We have been so over- improved algorithms that are CAPSULE VMRDA to geo-tag its land bank VPT ticks highest growth Durga puja symbolises PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM among all ports in country victory of good over The geo-tagging In order to check encroach- and geo-mapping PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM evil: Prez Kovind ment of its land bank, the processes involve NEW DELHI: President Ram Visakhapatnam Metropolitan creation of visual In a significant progress while Nath Kovind on Saturday Region Development Authority it is celebrating its 86th foun- extended Durga Puja greetings (VMRDA) has decided to geo- representation of dation day, Visakhapatnam to the people of the country, tag its land bank. the location of Port Trust ticked the highest saying the festival symbolises As the VMRDA is planning lands with growth among all the major the victory of good over evil and for the development of hous- ports of India in the first half strengthens the belief that ing projects, the survey will geographical of the ongoing fiscal (2019-20). ultimately truth and justice help it identifying suitable land identification. All It also becomes the first prevail.He also said that this pockets for the projects in dif- the land details port to be completely solar- festival, celebrated at the onset ferent parts within its juris- will be layered on powered harnessing surplus of winter, is also an expression diction. renewal energy and also sup- cargo handling has increased were apprehensions over long of India's culture and social According to sources at the top of the map plying to its allied stake- 3 million tonnes during the six distance. Now, almost 45 rakes amity. "Durga Puja symbolises VMRDA, the VMRDA will or satellite imagery holders. months compared to the cor- out of 50 were transferred in a the victory of good over evil. The deploy teams to identify the While the other major ports responding period of the last month from here, Mr Harnadh puja also strengthens the belief vacant lands, developed lands, in the country have registered fiscal. informed. that ultimately truth and justice lands locked in the court cases, and another through transfer lite imagery. The digital inven- officially registered in the name a rise of 1.48 per cent, the VPT According to the port First port to be completely prevail. This belief inspires us to encroached lands. As per an lands from the government. tory of lands will help the of the urban development witnessed 9.4 per cent growth authorities, the VPT has set a solar-powered in India VPT follow the path of honesty, truth earlier survey conducted in The geo-tagging and geo- VMRDA in better monitoring authority. Moreover, some in its cargo handling. VPT target of handling 70 million deputy chairman, PL and justice," Kovind said in a 2017, nearly 10,000 acres of mapping processes involve cre- of the lands apart from other Form D Patta holders deputy chairman PL Haranadh tonnes of cargo this year. It has Haranadh also informed that message. The president said that land is in the kitty of the ation of visual representation of benefits. approached the court and got attributed this to the innova- already achieved 35 million Vizag Port is the first port in by doing so, people will succeed urban development authority. the location of lands with geo- The 2017 survey identified a status quo on their lands, tive marketing approach. With tonnes during April- the country to be completely in taking the benefits of The VMRDA gets ownership graphical identification. All that the VMRDA has to com- which were actually transferred the help of Customs officials, September period. This is the operated by solar power. development to even the most of lands in two routes - one the land details will be layered plete the land alienation process to the VMRDA from the gov- it had introduced electronic highest cargo handling in the VPT has set up 10.5MW deprived sections of society. "On through the land acquisition, on the top of the map or satel- for the lands, which are not ernment as per the records. cargo tracking system for fast history of Vizag. With this, its solar power plant in Vizag. the auspicious occasion of clearance. rank in cargo handling has Two-third of the total power Durga Puja, I convey greetings Coming to the quantum of improved to third place from generated from its plant is con- and best wishes to all my fellow the cargo handling, fifth in the country. sumed by the port while the rest citizens in India and abroad. Let Former CEO of TV Visakhapatnam Port Trust Though Kolkata is the first is sold to third parties, especially us celebrate this festival with full Reliance Digital unveils biggest (VPT) stood at third place in gateway port for Nepal, most the industrial units taking up fervour, enthusiasm and channel arrested cargo handling ranking next of its cargo is being handled by port related works. VPT con- harmony," he said. Continued form Page 1 only to Kandla Port and the VPT. Initially, only five sume about 1 cr units of elec- Paradeep Port for the first rakes in a month were sent to tricity on an average every year Book on new media consumer electronics store in Vizag This is the second time that half of this financial year. Its Nepal from Vizag as there and produces 1.5 cr units. Ravi Prakash and Murthy were and language released PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM booked by the police on the VISAKHAPATNAM: "The complaint of Alanda Media & QC teams of technology has been rapidly Reliance Digital has launched Entertainment Pvt Ltd. They Immunotherapy now changing the dynamics of the its second store with in were earlier charged with RINL-VSP win society and one has to adapt with Visakhapatnam at Dwaraka forgery and cheating. Ravi the change," said Prof. PVGD nagar on Saturday. The spa- Prakash, who had been heading can cure fourth stage laurels in Japan Prasada Reddy, Vice-Chancellor cious store of 13,500 sq. ft., TV9 channel since its launch in n of Andhra University while spread over 4 floors, is now the 2004, was sacked in May as the PNS VISAKHAPATNAM releasing the book "New Media biggest electronic store in CEO by Alanda Media, which and Language" here on Saturday. Visakhapatnam. last year acquired 90.54% stake cancer: Oncologist Nori Quality Circle teams from Prof.Reddy said that 'thought The store was inaugurated in ABCPL, then owner of the RINL-Vizag Steel won lau- n travel' will be made possible in by Brian Bade, CEO of TV9 group of channels. After PNS VISAKHAPATNAM family. With the rising inci- rels at International Actress Rashmika Mandanna, Brain Bade CEO of Reliance Digital and Kim Ki-Wan, coming days and experiments in Reliance Digital, along with Ki evading arrest for nearly a dence of cancer, Prof. Nori will Convention on Quality MD of LG India during the launch of Reliance Digital's biggest electronics store in this direction have begun. He Wan Kim, MD of LG month, Ravi Prakash had Dr Dattatreyudu Nori, Padma help in strengthening our fight Control Circles (ICQCC Visakhapatnam on Saturday said that the natural language Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. and appeared before police on June Shri Awardee and interna- against cancer. During his 2019) held at Tokyo in processing and internet of things celebrated actress Ms. 4 following the SC's refusal to tionally renowned oncologist, first visit to Apollo Cancer Japan. QC Teams from Coke would take over the world in the Rashmika Mandanna. At this Reliance Digital I am sure our customers in grant him anticipatory bail and a pioneering physician and an Hospitals,Visakhapatnam Ovens department and near future. In this connection, At this Reliance Digital Visakhapatnam will enjoy asking him to appear before the important thought leader con- Speaking about his new role LMMM department were he said that the new media plays store, consumers can experi- store, consumers can shopping at our store." investigators. He was ques- ducted OPD clinic where 22 at Apollo Hospitals, Prof. awarded the prize under a significant role. With the advent ence the widest range of prod- experience the widest Ki Wan Kim, MD of LG tioned in the case. The well- cancer patients were treated. Dattatreyudu Nori said, "It is an 'Gold' category and the team of artificial intelligence, digital ucts, coupled with well- range of products, Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. known anchor claimed that he At a seminar here on Saturday, honour to join hands with the from Roll Shop was award- connectivity has been growing informed customer associates said: "As a brand, we have been was falsely implicated. The cases he spoke about new frontiers in Apollo team in its mission ed under the 'Silver' catego- owing to the enormous linguistic and attractive finance options coupled with well- associated with Reliance are a fallout of Ravi Prakash's rift oncology touching upon the against cancer. Apollo Hospitals ry. corpora. He congratulated the thus making it a preferred informed customer Digital since its inception and with Alanda after it acquired advances in oncology, evolving has been a pioneer and has rev- The RINL team delega- authors of the book Prof.P.Bobby electronics shopping destina- associates and attractive have witnessed its phenomenal majority shares in ABCPL in paradigms, new discoveries in olutionised the medical land- tion, led by Director Vardhan, Head of the Department tion. Additionally, consumers growth. August 2018 and nominated cancer treatment and advances scape in India with trailblazing (Personnel), KC Das made of Journalism and Mass can also opt for Reliance finance options thus Speaking at the Reliance four persons to be appointed as in clinical oncology. initiatives. Dr Dattatreyudu Nori presentations and that was Communication and Dr.Challa Digital backed ResQ services, making it a preferred Digital store launch, the stun- directors on the board. The About 120 oncologists and Said " Today Immunotherapy well appreciated by the Krishnaveer Abhishek, Soft Skills which is available for support electronics shopping ning actress Rashmika company alleged that Ravi physicians from the city par- can cure even fourth stage can- judges and other teams from Trainer and Linguist, for coming on all days and fully geared to Mandanna added: "Reliance Prakash and Murthy resorted to ticipated in it. Dr Nori has cer, When it compared to the last different countries as well. up with such a concept of new provide stress free end-to-end destination Digital has always been my unfair methods to block new been honoured with many two decades ago, we have unrav- The teams also responded media and language. solutions. favourite electronic shopping directors from taking over. prestigious awards for immi- elled the mystery of cancer cell confidently to the queries Elaborating on the Dwaraka Visakhapatnam with the destination. I am happy to be Alanda alleged that they had grants for medicine and can- on how it forms, how it metas- raised by the jury. nagar store, Brian Bade, CEO, launch of our second store. We a part of this grand launch and malafide intention of not allow- cer care, "It is a great pleasure tasises and what are its charac- The convention was VIJAYAWADA Reliance Digital, said: "We are aim to provide the best in class indulge in the latest technolo- ing it to participate in the man- to welcome the 'Living Legend teristics, we came to know very organised by JUSE (Union of delighted to expand our reach shopping experience and after- gy at this one-of-its-kind agement of the ABCPL through in Cancer Care' Dr Dattreyudu precisely in the molecular biol- Japanese Scientists and BULLION RATES and serve more customers in sales service to our customers. store". its new directors. Nori to the Apollo Hospitals ogy spectrum." Engineers). GOLD ` 38,210 (10 gm) ` 30 SILVER CM Jagan, PM Modi have cordial meet in New Delhi ` 45,400(1kg) ` 100 Continued form Page 1 nel works. it is Krishna Delta is facing severe ample irrigatin facility to lands in Visakhapatnam-Chennai indus- house-sites to the needy, hiking On account of bifurcation, ser- The economic package shortage, he said. Rayalaseema districits and trial corridor, Kakinada Petroleum pension amount for social secu- vice sector and most important- The Prime Minister was under- announced for Bundelkhand and The inflows into the Srisailam Prakasam district paving t he way complex. He sought orders to rity of the poor, Aasara for women ly industrial sector suffered a CHICKEN stood to have enquired from the Kalahandi was fixed at the rate of project during the past 52 years for the economic development of concerned Union ministers for the empowerment, Cheyuta benefits severe blow. The state's revenue RATES `/KG CM on the status of Polavaram Rs 4000 per head, while the have come down to 456 tmc from the region, he told the PM. timely completion of the project. those sections of society who are has come down. The shaere these project. Jagan Mohan Reddy was package for AP was fixed allocat- 1230 tmc. The project caters to He said that the project is a The Nava Ratna programmes facing neglect and irrigation devel- sectors has come down from Dressed/With Skin `133 stated to have told the PM that an ing only Rs 400 per head, he said drinking water and irrigation marvelous project that would conceptualized by the YSRCP are opment through Jalayagnam. As 76.2 per cent to 68.2 per cent Without Skin `152 expert committee was appointed requesting the PM for to change needs of the parched Rayalaseema turn around the state's economy paving the way for welfare of all these programmes are worth under the gross value addition cat- Broiler at Farm `92 to go into the irregularities that the criteria for the AP. He is stat- region. asking the PM to issue orders to sections of society and for the implementing at the national egory. Similarly, the per capita rev- had taken place in the project's ed to have told the PM that the On the other hand, the inflows the ministers concerned. comprehensive development of level, he appealed to PM for enue of the state has come down execution during 2014-19. On the state received Rs 1050 crore from into the river Godavari are flow- He sought financial assistanta- the state. In fact, the programmes orders to ministers concerned from Rs 1.46 lakh to Rs 1.29 lakh. EGG recommendations of the expert the Center as against the Rs 2100 ing waste into the sea, he said nce to various projectsin the state are ushering a new era in the state. toimplement them as pilot project To reverse these features, the ser- `/ committee, the old contracts were crore in six years for the devel- adding that 2780 tmc has been as per the state's reorganization act. Therefore, he sought the Center's in the state. vice and industrial sectors have to RATES 100 cancelled and the government opment of seven districts in North flowing waste into sea from As per the provisions of the Act, support to the programmes. He To wipe out inequalities, he record progress. HYDERABAD 406 opted for reverse tendering of the Coastal AP and Rayalaseema. Dowleiswaram barrage. This has the Center is supposed to build a highlighted the scheme - Rytu urged the PM to sanction special Therefore, he appealed to the VIJAYAWADA 422 works. The exercise could save the On Krishna-Godavari rivers been the case for the past 30 years steel plant at Kadapa and a port Bharosa (meant for farmers), status to AP. He said that the state Center to give special status to state at least Rs 838 crore. The inter-linking, he said that ayacut or so. Bringing Godavari waters at Ramayapatnam, which are Ammavodi and Vidya Deevena suffered the most due to bifurca- AP on the lines of the status VISAKHAPATNAM 420 extent of savings was Rs 780 crore stabilisatin is yet to take place in to Nagarjunasagar and Srisailam considered key to the state's (education for all), Arogyasri tion. The state appealed to the given to the North-East. The RETAIL PRICE `4.22 in headworks, hydro-electric pro- regions where the agriculture is projects wouldnot only stabilize industrial development. He also (education for all), pucca hous- Center on a number of times for special status doles out incen- (IN VIJAYAWADA) ject works and Rs 58 crore in tun- dependent on Krishna water. As Krishna Delta but also provide sought funds for the es for the poor and distribution of awarding special status. tives to industries.

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TSRTC STRIKE MOOLA NAKSHATRAM APSRTC to ply 100 special buses More than 2 lakh pilgrims

PNS n VIJAYAWADA flock to Durga temple n AP staff expresses The APSRTC took measures solidarity with striking to tide over the crisis arising TSTRC staff due to strike in the TSRTC. Many people from Andhra Pradesh, who are staying in opened for the special buses. Telangana, will travel to their People have to book their native places for Dasara. All seats in the buses and it is those will face problems with better to have reservations the strike in the TSRTC. than the waiting at bus sta- Therefore, the APSRTC is tions for hours together, offi- planning to run 100 special cials suggested. buses from Hyderabad to Employees of RTC Union Vijayawada. expressed their solidarity Already, on the account of with the striking staff of Dasara holidays, the RTC TSRTC. Union leaders stated has arranged special buses. that all the demands raised by Now due to the strike of TRSRTC Unions are genuine Goddess Kanakadurga appears in Saraswathi avatar on the occasion of Moola Nakshatram (left) Devotees stand in a queue to TSRTC employees, the passengers, who are travelling has arranged private vehicles cover the rush, officials and the Government of have darshan of presiding deity in Vijayawada on Saturday APSRTC has started alterna- from Hyderabad to due to the strike, APSRTC opined. They informed that Telangana should consider tive arrangements for the Vijayawada. Though TSRTC has to run extra buses to already bookings were them. PNS n VIJAYAWADA n Goddess Kanakadurga More than two lakh pilgrims, appeared in the avatar Goddess including ministers, other of Sri Mahalaxmi as Durga fulfilled CAPSULE Akula party leaders and VIPs, part of Navaratri IRCTC announces Mukti Dham tour flocked to Durga temple here celebrations Satyanarayana on Saturday on the day of my wish: Roja PNS n VIJAYAWADA Moola Nakshatram. From n Minister for Tourism PNS n VIJAYAWADA quits Jana Sena Friday midnight itself, they Avanti Srinivas, Minister People irrespective of caste, stood in serpentine queues for Endowments APIIC Chairman RK Roja creed and religion are showing PNS n VIJAYAWADA and had darshan till early Vellampalli Srinivas and visited Durga temple and interest to explore new areas. hours of Saturday. VIPs, MLA Malladi Vishnu had darshan With more income at their dis- Akula Satyanarayana, who political leaders and others inspected the of presiding deity on posal, they are not shying had contested from also visited the temple and the day of Moola away to spend money for sight- Rajahmahendravaram in had darshan of Goddess arrangements after Nakshatram here on seeing and paying a visit to reli- 2019 elections on Jana Sena Durga on Saturday. having darshan. MLA Saturday. "I offered prayers gious places. Hence, the Indian ticket, gave a shock to party Chief Minister YS Jogi Ramesh also to Goddess Durga invok- New board member Railway Catering and Tourism president Pawan Kalyan by Jaganmohan Reddy visited accompanied them. ing Her blessings for Chief takes oath Corporation Limited (IRCTC) sending his resignation letter. Durga temple in Vijayawada n Minister YS Jaganmohan has been launching new tour Akula Satyanarayana has on Friday night and offered They heaped praises on Reddy to rule the State and TIRUMALA: Rajesh Sharma packages to woo the people to been impatient with Pawan silk clothes to the presiding the temple authorities well being of the people. took oath as a member of the earn money. Kalyan for the past few days. deity. for making elaborate She recalled that last TTD Trust Board in Srivari It introduced a new tourism In the wake of Pawan's defeat Goddess Kanakadurga arrangements in year on the same day, she temple on Saturday. Tirumala package 'Mukti Dham' for 14 in the elections, several senior appeared in the avatar of managing the heavy had offered prayers for the Special Officer AV Dharma days. The travel will begin on n The 'Mukti Dham' will leaders have reportedly been Saraswathi as part of rush on the day of victory of YS Jaganmohan Reddy administered oath in front October 19 with a minimum be for 14 days. The leaving the party. Navaratri celebrations. Moola Nakshatram Reddy and Goddess Durga of Lord Venkateswara inside the package of Rs 52,000. Speaking travel will begin on Jana Sena leaders Ravela Minister for Tourism Avanti has fulfilled her wish. Now, Srivari temple. Later, he was to the media here on Saturday, Kishore Babu, Chintala Srinivas, Minister for she wished for the welfare rendered Vedasirvachanam and the Manager of IRCTC, South October 19 with a Parthasarathi, Raghavaiah Endowments Vellampalli estimated that more than of the people under the given teertha prasadams at Central Railway, Satya Kishore, minimum package of Marisetti, Sridhar Addepalli Srinivas and MLA Malladi two lakh might had dar- leadership of YS Ranganayakula Mandapam. explained the packages being Rs 52,000 and David King left the party Vishnu inspected the shan. The exact number will Jaganmohan Reddy. Temple DyEO Haridranath, offered by the IRCTC. n The Manager of IRCTC, after its disastrous failure in arrangements after having be ascertained only on She reminded that peo- Peishkar Lokanadham, For the first time, the IRCTC the elections. darshan. MLA Jogi Ramesh Sunday. Already, bus sta- ple are experiencing how Reception DyEO Balaji, has introduced an AC train for South Central Railway, Satyanarayana put an end also accompanied them. tions, railway stations, the good the administration Parpathyedar Gurappa and the purpose, even in the road Satya Kishore, to all speculations and sub- They heaped praises on the premises of Durga temple, would be if a man with others were also present. journey, AC buses will be pro- explained the mitted his resignation letter temple authorities for mak- river ghats, tonsuring centre kind heart rules, they vided. One first class coach, package being offered to Pawan Kalyan. Akula's ing elaborate arrangements and all the other areas were already had the experi- 6 ASPs get postings three-second class AC coach- the Telugu States. Officials of by the IRCTC resignation may have an in managing the heavy rush flooded with pilgrims. ence of good governance es and three third class AC IRCTC pointed out Bharat n influence on other unhappy on the day of Moola Without any disturbance, under the regime YS AMARAVATI: Six ASPs, who had coaches with two power back- Darshan tour, which was The tour will cover leaders in the party and they Nakshatram. the pilgrims are getting dar- Rajasekhar Reddy. She been waiting for postings, were ing coaches and also pantry car, launched long ago, was run- Naimisaranyam, may follow their footsteps. Special VIP queue lines shan of Goddess Durga, after expressed satisfaction over given charge at different places. dining car were arranged. ning successfully in which Ayodhya, Muktinath, Jana Sena convener of were cancelled on Saturday the hours together waiting in the arrangements at Durga Manohara Rao was posted as Almost all luxury facilities are non-AC travelling was pro- Pokhara and Krishna district Paledugu due to heavy rush. Officials the cue lines. temple on the occasion. Nellore Crimes ASP, T Sobha available on the train. vided and it has been getting Kathmandu of Nepal David Raju is said to have Manjari as APPA ASP, G He further stated that the 85% occupancy. They can joined the BJP in the presence Ramanjaneyulu as Anantapur tour will cover carry 700 people in the tour at n Vijayawada in Andhra of State BJP President Kanna Admin ASP, N Venkateswara Rao Naimisaranyam, Ayodhya, a time whereas for Muktinath Pradesh and Warangal Lakshminarayana. as CID ASP, Srinivas as Guntur Muktinath, Pokhara and travel, they can provide trav- in Telangana will be Pasupuleti Sudhakar, who Naidu lambasts Case against 21 who Urban Crimes ASP and B Sarat Kathmandu of Nepal. elling for 240. They informed boarding stations for contested as Jana Sena candi- CM for keeping Babu as Prakasam district Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh that all the government the Telugu States date from Kavali Assembly Admin ASP, according to a press and Warangal in Telangana employees can avail LTC constituency, went to Delhi on release. mum on got jobs fraudulently will be boarding stations for option for these tours. August 1 and joined the BJP. uranium mining PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA The state government regis- tered criminal cases against 21 Upping his ante against the village secretariat employees for Golden chariot cheers devotees YSRCP government on receiving appointment orders Twitter, TDP chief N without eligibility qualifications Chandrababu Naidu lam- prescribed. basted Chief Minister YS The incident came to light Jaganmohan Reddy for keep- upon re-verification of the eli- ing mum over the activities of gibility certificates of some of the Atomic Minerals Directorate candidates. Angered at the for Exploration and Research According to reports, in developments, district Centre for Uranium, which Anantapur district, ward welfare collector Satyanaayana has undertaken mining from and development secretary posts Gajulapalli to Allagadda in have been notified in urban asked the police to Kurnool district without car- areas. The qualification pre- register criminal cases ing about the people, who are scribed is BA Humanities. aganst those who got staging protests against the But some candidates took the mining in a tweet on test with B. Com and B Sc qual- orders in spite of not Lord swings on Saturday ifications and were selected on having BA Humanities Gaja Vahanam He pointed out that merit basis. In the certificate ver- qualifications YSRCP leaders skipped the ification too, they have faced no TIRUMALA, 5 Oct. 19: On the all-party round-table meet- problems at all and received the evening of the sixth day of ing, which was convened on appointment orders. those who got orders in spite of annual Brahmotsavams of Sri the same issue, where the But some of the B Com and not having BA Humanities Venkateswara Swamy at Sri Malayappa Swamy, along with His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, riding on Swarna Ratham at Tirumala on Saturday leaders of parties attended. BSc qualified candidates who qualifications. The Collector Tirumala, the utsava idol of Sri He pointed out that nod could not get appointment asked the police to register Malayappa Swamy was taken PNS n TIRUMALA on Saturday. The mammoth ecstasy. Tens of thousands of AP LV Subrahmanyam, Addl for uranium mining was orders complained to Anantapur cases against those who verified out in a procession along Four 32 feet tall golden chariot pilgrims converged to witness EO AV Dharma given during the tenure of the city police commissioner and the the certificates too. In all 10 Mada streets Elephant carrier. The devotees were mused by weighing around 29 tonnes the celestial fete that took Reddy, CVSO Gopinath Jatti, then Chief Minister YS joint collector. officials verified the certifi- Lord Venkateswara enthralled the dazzling beauty of Sri was pulled swiftly along four place between 4 pm and 5 pm ACVSO Siva Kumar Rajasekhara Reddy. Naidu Angered at the develop- cates, including three officials the devotees by riding on the Malayappa Swamy, along mada streets by pilgrims at Tirumala. Reddy, Temple Dy EO demanded that the govern- ments, district collector working in Tadipatri munici- vehicle covered in gold, one of with Sridevi and Bhudevi, on chanting Govinda… TTD Chairman YV Subba Haridranath and others took ment stop uranium mining Satyanaayana asked the police pality and three others working the most majestic vahanams the shining Swarna Ratham Govinda… with religious Reddy, Chief Secretary of part. and save Nallamala forest. to register criminal cases aganst in Hindupur municipality. during the Brahmotsavams. Gaja Vahana signifies the grandeur and mightiness of Lord. TTD EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, Addl EO Sri AV Chief Whip rebuts Naidu's Lord Hanuman carries Lord Dharma Reddy, CVSO Sri Gopinath Jatti, ACVO Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Temple DyEO Sri Haridranath, Peishkar Sri unsavoury remarks on govt Malayappa in Ramavatara Lokanadham and others took part. PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n TIRUMALA Naidu must stop TD-YSRCP leaders Chief Whip G Srikanth Reddy baseless remarks As Lord Hanuman carried Lord injured in clash lashed out at TDP chief N Sri Malayappa Swamy in the Chandrababu Naidu for mak- against the attire of Sri VIJAYAWADA: Tension prevailed ing unsavoury remarks against government, or else Ramachandramurthy swiftly at Palnadu in Guntur district yet the YSRCP government. he has to pay for along the four-mada streets, again. A minor dispute among Speaking to the media here on the devotees chanted Jai the leaders resulted in a clash Saturday, he refuted the alle- his sins. He stated Hanuman, Jai Sri Ram… between the TDP and YSRCP gations levelled by the TDP that Chief Minister Govinda Govinda with reli- cadre. Many leaders injured in leaders over the number of YS Jaganmohan gious ecstasy. the incident. After receiving beneficiaries of the YS Vahana Among all the carriers, information from locals, police Mitra scheme. Reddy has followed Hanumantha Vahana occupies reached the spot and rushed the He warned Naidu to stop the traditions while a significant place of a Lord injured to Guntur Government baseless remarks against the taking part in the being carried by another Lord. Hospital. TDP and YSRCP government, or else he has to ing unnecessary comments, It is only Hanuman, who owns leaders complained against each Brahmostavams pay for his sins. He stated that he added. "If there are any the privilege of being wor- Lord Hanuman carrying Lord Sri Malayappa Swamy in the attire of Sri Ramachandramurthy swiftly along the four-mada other on the issue. However, Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan lapses in the schemes, inform and Navaratri fete shipped as one of the most streets in Tirumala on Saturday. TTD Chairman YV Subba Reddy leading the procession police intervened and pacified Reddy has followed the tradi- us, we will correct them. But at Durga temple, prominent Hindu deities. warring groups. Later, Special tions while taking part in the don't make sweeping remarks Saranagta Prapatti-total sur- which was observed on the Tirumala. The Hanuman vahana seva. The devotees sit- Police Force was deployed at Brahmostavams and Navaratri that too negatively, will dam- said Srikanth renderance to His Master is sixth day morning on Veshadharis exhibited by dif- ting in galleries enjoyed the Gurujala. fete at Durga temple. Even on age you only", Srikanth Reddy Reddy clearly depicted in Saturday, during the ongoing ferent dance troupes in front of colourful performances along these issues also, they are mak- has warned Naidu. Hanumantha Vahana Seva, annual Brahmotsavams at Vahanam added flavour to the with vahana sevas. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | OCTOBER 6, 2019 telangana 04 BUS STRIKE CRIPPLES MOBILITY IN TELANGANA SOME BEING RUN WITH POLICE ESCORT; SEC 144 IN FORCE AT BUS DEPOTS; COMMUTERS HAVE TOUGH TIME TO AND FROM OFFICE PNS n HYDERABAD

TMU state general secretary Aswadhdhama Reddy on Stranded passengers Saturday met the agitating RTC workers in the city and told them that the workers would vent ire at govt continue with their stir till the merger of the RTC with the RAMAKRISHNA PERALA sought 32 per cent benefits government is done. He dared n KARIMNAGAR from the profits, Rajanna said, the government to dismiss him adding that the KCR regime from service first before it There was widespread sym- announced just 1 % additional could lay its hands on other pathy for RTC employees in benefits which led to the RTC workers. RTC workers the politically volatile regions strike. will lodge their protest in front of Karimnagar, Adilabad and Others like of bus depots by celebrating Nizamabad despite they went Venkatalakshmi, a middle Bathukamma festival on on indefinite strike in the aged woman of Jagtial town, Sunday. On Monday, he said, middle of the festival season expressed similar sentiments. he is going to launch an indef- of Dasara in Telangana. She said the promises and inite fast near Indira Park. Commuters at bus stations assurances of the government Earlier, JAC of RTC workers waiting for transport to their were piling up and the regime leaders, including native places on the eve of tried to portray all the Aswadhdhama Reddy, visited under temporary arrangement which is always abuzz with buses are pressed into services RTC bus. A woman conductor 164 out of 750 are operational, Dasara were heard expressing employees and workers as MGBS, and monitored the amidst police protection. The activity, wore a deserted look to various places. attacked an ad hoc bus driver while 250 out of 624 are run- their ire towards the TRS anti-people. strike situation. They declared police arrested workers who on the strike day. People faced Rachakonda police com- and conductor. ning in undivided Adilabad government over the issue. Nearly all who were waiting the strike as total, and appealed agitated near the depots. difficulty in getting transport missioner visited the Hakimpet TSRTC managing director district. In Nizamabad district, Rajanna, a passenger waiting at Kamaan bus centre for to the government to take steps At Hakimpet bus depot, 136 during the ongoing festival and Kushaiguda bus depots Sunil Sarma said that over 92 services are being operated. for bus in the Kamaan area of transport sounded sympa- to resolve their problems at buses remained stranded, while season. and talked to depot managers. 3,000 buses are being operated The Sangareddy bus depot is Karimnagar town for Siricilla thetic towards the RTS work- least now. They raised slogans 139 stood idle at Hayathnagar Meanwhile, South Central On the outskirts of across the state in spite of the operating 50 per cent of the bus town said the government ers. Some of them, however, against the government. depot. In Nizamabad district, the Railway operated Jan Sadharan Mandhani in Peddapalli dis- strike. In undivided services. had failed badly in resolving suspected that the unions and Meanwhile, TJS president officials are operating 92 buses. special train between trict, an unidentified person Karimnagar district, 330 buses Transport Minister Puvvada the issues of the RTC employ- the government were hand in Prof Kodandaram pledged his At many other places, thou- Kachiguda and Nizamabad. pelted stones at an RTC bus, out of the 850 are operational, Ajay Kumar asked officials to ees for the last three years. The glove and feared that it could support to the RTC strike. sands of buses confined to The train leaves Kachiguda at inuring a boy in the process. and in undivided Warangal get tough with the buses hired employees had not asked for be a ploy to privatise RTC in Traffic CI Nagamallu dis- their depots across the state. 11 am but reaches Kachiguda The RTC workers picketed district 345 of 624 are on road. with RTC if they did not oper- a hike or bonus, they just the coming days. played placards at LB Nagar The Karimnagar bus stand, at 3 pm. In Metpally, school the Yadagirigutta-Hyderabad In undivided Nalgonda district, ate services. crossroads along with his col- legues in the city exhorting the private vehicle operators not to charge additional fare and take KCR being unfair with RTC workers: Shabbir undue advantage of the strike. TRS rule similar to Razakars': Somarapu In Mahabubabad, an RTC PNS n HYDERABAD will dismiss KCR if he dis- PNS n HYDERABAD statehood to Telangana, but the daily average loss at Rs 300 worker attempted self-immo- misses striking RTC workers, currenly they have been strik- crore. He blamed the govern- lation out of anguish that the Congress leader Shabbir Ali he claimed. Former chairman of TSRTC ing work in support of their ment for the RTC losses. government is not resolving the on Saturday found fault with Shabbir Ali attributed Somarapu Satyanarayana on demands. Worldwide there is a system workers' problems. The locals Chief Minister K removing nine districts from Saturday launched a scathing He said that the government called cross-subsidy, but it is not came to his rescue and saved Chandrasekhar Rao over the the list of backward districts attack on Chief Minister K regarded the transport under- prevalent in our state, he said. him from grievous injury. The way he was handling the RTC in the state to KCR. Chandrasekhar Rao and likened taking as their own organisa- Of the RTC fleet of over police took him into custody. workers' demand and strike. On quota for Muslims and his administration with that of taion and ignored the interests 10,000 buses, 2,000 are outdat- Section 144 has been He sought to know from STs, he charged the CM with the Razakars, the Nizam's pri- of RTC workers. It is not fair on ed. The government failed to clamped near RTC depots in the CM whether the move- duping the two communities vate army. the part of the state government replace them with new buses, the state to avoid untoward ment for Telangana state- and called upon Muslims Addressing the media here, to kill the RTC, which is one of Somarapu said. He demanded incidents, even as RTC work- hood would ever have suc- and STs to teach KCR a bit- he attributed the current RTC the biggest employers in the the either the GHMC or the ers abstained from work at all ceeded without the partici- tunist, he accused the CM of ter lesson by defeating TRS strike to the failure of the state state. State Government to pay the depots across the state. RTC pation of RTC workers. making a U-turn on RTC nominee in Huzurnagar by- administration. Earlier, RTC Somarapu put the total loss- RTC Rs 1,470 crore annually to officials are operating buses Calling KCR an oppor- workers' issue. The people elections. workers struck work to achieve es of RTC at Rs 3,300 crore and support its operations. TRS faces Strike complete, Hyderabad Metro rises to the occasion 'road roller' JAC won't budge till govt resolves demands threat in PNS n HYDERABAD came to the aid of commuters who could not afford or were Huzarnagar Day one of the indefinite strike unwilling to take private vehi- PNS n HUZURNAGAR by TSRTC employees, in the cles at fares enhanced due to face of State government's the strike. Symbols count during polls. threat to sack them summari- The JAC of RTC workers is Sometimes, it can make all ly if they fail to report for duty firm on continuing the strike the difference upon counting by 6-00 pm on Saturday, was by and has made it clear that there of votes. and large peaceful. would be no let-up in the In the Huzurnagar bypoll, Only 160 RTC personnel protests till the government TRS candidate Sanampudi reported for duty on Saturday, resolves their demands. The Saidireddy is facing a pecu- while more than 40,000 took leaders of trade unions demon- liar problem. His party's Field day for part in the strike. strated in front of the MGBS symbol (car) can pale into Although 'alternative' bus on Saturday. JAC leader insignificance before the services were in place at many Aswaththama Reddy demand- rather intimidating symbol locations, it was largely Metro ed the government to fulfill the (road roller) of another can- cabs, jeeps, autos Rail that saved the day and RTC workers' demands. didate, Vangapalli Kirankumar, state president of Republic Sena Party, float- Charge passengers heavily as the ed by the grandson of Dr BR Ambedkar. only available transport Chiranjeevi greets Gold worth Rs 1.84 cr seized Kiran Kumar has previ- ously contested for the AVINASH DEEPAK PULI Narayanpet, Nagarkurnool Suryapet MLA seat and the n MAHABUBNAGAR and Wanaparthi. Nalgonda Lok Sabha seat. Interestingly, passengers Governor on Dasara from airlines official, 2 others When contacted, he said Private bus operators and auto travelling to their native places that there was no sinister plan rickshaw drivers made hay in did not resent RTC employees' PNS n HYDERABAD in his opting for road-roller the five districts of erstwhile strike. Many said the workers as symbol. He pointed said Mahabubnagar as the RTC were only demanding fulfil- Gold worth Rs 1.84 crore has that he had contested from strike crippled public transport ment of promises. been seized and three people, Suryapet on the system in the region. Some auto rickshaw drivers including a customer ser- same symbol. Although some hired buses in the Mahabubnagar city said vice officer of a private air- He denied were pressed into service, taxis they made a decent sum on lines, have been arrested at having any and three-wheelers had a field account of the bus strike ahead the international airport relations day on almost all routes of of the festival season. Obaidulla here, Directorate of Revenue whatsoever Mahabubnagar district on the Khan, an auto driver, said he Intelligence (DRI) said on with the first day of the RTC strike. usually earned Rs 600 a day, but Saturday. Congress. He Since morning, auto rickshaws on Saturday he mustered Rs Based on specific intelli- said that he was were seen overloaded with 1,500. "I am hoping to make gence, officials stopped the in the electoral fray only to passengers on all the routes. In one or two trips more to the customer service officer for a make the Dalit voice heard the suburban and district adjacent villages," he said. check which yielded 42 pieces and not out of lust for power. headquarters limits, jeeps and Jeep Owners' Association of gold in two packets,a press It may be mentioned here taxis charged passengers heav- leaders also said they were release from DRI said. that some unlettered voters, ily for every trip. happy that they could provide When asked about the considering truck to be TRS' The cabs formed a 'syndi- alternative services to com- source of the gold, the offi- car, had previously exercised cate' of sorts to ply their vehi- muters and earned well on the PNS n HYDERABAD Governor to see his block- cer said he had received the their franchise in favour of cles only on routes where pri- strike day. Venkateshwar buster film Sye Ra packets from two passen- the candidate who adopted vate buses were also not oper- Reddy of the union said ser- Megastar Chiranjeevi called Narasimha Reddy, which the gers, who had arrived by a truck symbol, resulting in the ated by the RTC. The hired vices provided by association on Telangana Governor Governor agreed to do. The flight from Dubai, the release passengers and the officer of have any supporting docu- defeat of the TRS candidate. buses of RTC were operated members had become a valu- Tamilisai Soundararajan at multi-lingual film was said. the private airlines admitted ment, it said. The three peo- In fact, the candidate with on Mahabubnagar-Hyderabad able transport alternative in Raj Bhavan here on Saturday released on October 2 and On examination, the gold that the precious metal was ple have been arrested and truck symbol polled over main route and from the dis- five districts of erstwhile to greet her on the occasion has attracted positive reviews weighed 4.9 kg, it said. being smuggled into the further investigation has 7,000 votes. trict headquarters like Gadwal, Mahabubnagar. of Dasara. He urged the from people. When quizzed, the two country and that they did not begun, the release added.

HUZURNAGAR BY-ELECTION KCR TO ADDRESS LONE PUBLIC MEETING ON OCTOBER 18 PNS n HYDERABAD issue, is going to work his magic ground for campaigning. pated. Besides, TRS deployed Guduguntlapalem village in inant in Garidepally and l KTR to participate in on the penultimate day of the The Congress held a public hundreds of leaders in the con- Palakeedu mandal, along with Mattapally mandals and has Campaigning for the three to four meetings campaign, which ends on meeting at Huzurnagar on the stituency to campaign for the Nagarjuna Sagar MLA Nomula made good impact in other Huzurnagar bye-election will October 19. last date for filing nomination victory of party candidate S Narsimhaiah, Kodada MLA mandals. According to Congress gain momentum after Dasara l KTR will stay in According to sources, KTR papers i.e. on September 30, Saidi Reddy. The TRS leaders Bollam Mallaiah Yadav. In a sim- leaders, their party is very strong festival, though the main con- Huzurnagar on Oct 10 will participate in three to four with party senior leaders, includ- are trying to meet every voter of ilar manner, TRS leaders and in all mandals, though con- tending parties have begun and 11 public meetings in the con- ing K Jana Reddy, Komatireddy the constituency and convince Ministers are organizing road stituency-level party leaders are reaching out to voters in right stituency ahead of KCR's show. Venkat Reddy, MLAs-Bhatti them all to cast their votes to shows and street-corner meet- not as active as their TRS coun- earnest. The Telangana Rashtra As things stand, KTR may par- Vikramarka, D Sridhar Babu, their candidate. ings to reach out to people of the terparts. However, TPCC chief Samiti and the Congress, key on October 18 in which party ticipate in public meetings on Seethakka and several others, On Saturday, Rajya Sabha constituency. The constituency N Uttam Kumar Reddy, who players in the bypoll, are set to supremo and Chief Minister K October 10 and 11. If necessary, taking part. The TRS organized MP Baudugula Lingaiah Yadav has seven mandals-- had resigned from the seat upon intensify their campaign only Chandrashekar Rao would par- KTR will participate in two a road show and a public meet- had a meeting with Yadav com- Huzurnagar, Nereducharla, being elected as MP necessitat- after the festival. ticipate. more meetings. ing on October 4 in which TRS munity voters in the name of Garidepally, Mattapally, ing the bye-election, is striving The TRS is planning a huge Thus, KCR, who has taken Both the main contending working president and IT 'Yadava Sodarula Athmeeya Palakeedu, Chintapally and to ensure that Congress retains public meeting in Huzurnagar the bye-election as a prestige parties have prepared the Minister KT Ramarao partici- Sammelanam' at Mellacheruvu. The TRS is dom- the seat. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | OCTOBER 6, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS WORRY FOR BJP, CONG K'taka BJP chief says state, Centre did good relief work n AS REBELS ENTER FRAY PNS BENGALURU As many as 103 Goa govt releases Karnataka BJP president Nalin taluks in 22 PNS n CHANDIGARH Kumar Kateel on Saturday districts were Rs 60 cr for super There are a few said the both the governments speciality block Barely days ahead of Haryana other seats too at the state and Centre have affected due to Assembly polls, rebels are giv- where leaders of done a 'good' job in handling floods in August, PANAJI: The Goa government ing a headache to both ruling relief work during the floods, in which over 80 on Saturday released Rs 60 BJP and main opposition the two parties amid criticism from the oppo- crore for the super speciality Congress, with a few of them may not have sition Congress and JD(S). people were killed block being constructed at the entering the contest as entered the The Member of Parliament Goa Medical College Hospital Independents. from Dakshina Kannada con- MP Srinivas Prasad, also some (GMCH) in Bambolim near contest but are Both parties had to face stituency Katteel asked oppo- Nalin Kumar Kateel staunch RSS and BJP sup- here. The 500-bed super resentment from leaders expressing sition parties to cooperate with porters, have expressed strong speciality facility, being built denied party tickets. resentment the state government in pro- damaged houses, Rs 10,000 as reservations about delay in under the Pradhan Mantri With filing of nominations viding relief to those affected immediate relief for those the release of central funds. Swasthya Suraksha Yojana coming to a close on Friday, against the by the calamity instead of affected, and Rs 5,000 month- Rubbishing criticism about (PMSSY), will be inaugurated BJP's sitting MLA from Rewari, Former Haryana Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh candidates who indulging in 'politics.' ly as rental amount for those lack of cooperation from the by the end of this year. The Randhir Kapriwas, who was Hooda greets his supporters during a rally before filing his nomination papers for have been "The state government has displaced, he said the state gov- Centre, Kateel said, as soon the state government on Saturday denied ticket, said he has the forthcoming Assembly polls, in Rohtak, Friday not failed in relief work, our ernment has released Rs 3,000 calamity happened NDRF and granted administrative and entered the fray as an allocated tickets Chief Minister Yediyurappa crore for relief and various ini- SDRF teams swung into action expenditure sanction of Rs 60 Independent. When asked why he had Minister M L Khattar, was has done things that no gov- tiatives have been taken so far. and did an excellent work in crore for the facility. "The From Gurgaon, sitting leg- entered the contest, Kapriwas replaced by Sudhir Singla. infighting in the Haryana unit ernment in the past was able to As many as 103 taluks in 22 rescue and relief. administrative approval and expenditure sanction of the islator of BJP Umesh Aggarwal said, "I have been a loyal work- Aggarwal had on Thursday of the party reached the do. He has taken decisions districts were affected due to Union Ministers visited the government is conveyed to the fielded his wife Anita from the er of the BJP, always held the posted a sarcastic tweet. doorstep of party president which no government has floods in August, in which over flood-hit regions and did and Dean of GMC for the release of constituency as an party's flag high and raised "Look at the blade of this Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday taken so far," he said. 80 people were killed. aerial survey, and Prime Rs 60 crore in 12 instalments Independent candidate. issues concerning public. I axe, some have been axed with former Pradesh Congress "Relief work has been taken Around seven lakh people Minister was in direct contact of Rs 5 crore each, towards Congress leader Ranjit Singh never indulged in any anti- while some are ready to be Committee chief Ashok up quickly...our government were shifted to safe areas and with the Chief Minister. setting up of the super Chautala, son of late deputy party activity, but don't know chopped off," he tweeted in Tanwar and his supporters has done a good job in han- thousands of houses damaged. Chief Minister and Prime speciality block in GMC under prime minister Devi Lal, why I have been made to pay Hindi. protesting outside her 10 dling flood relief," Kateel said. BJP governments at both the Minister had proper coordi- phase II of the PMSSY entered the fray from Rania as the price". Notably, out of 48 sitting Janpath home in Delhi. They Speaking to reporters here, Centre and the state have been nation, and due procedures scheme," the order issued by Independent after failing to "When an outsider was field- MLAs, the BJP has denied alleged corruption in the dis- he said, As support, the central facing criticism from the oppo- have been followed in releas- state undersecretary Trupti secure a ticket. ed, my supporters told me tickets to 12 including minis- tribution of Haryana tickets. government too, by sending sition Congress and JDS ing Rs 1,200 crore. I thank the Manerkar said. Prime Minister From Rania, Congress field- that I should fight and enter the ters Rao Narbir Singh and On Saturday, Tanwar NDRF teams, study teams and regarding the 'delay' in grant of Prime Minister, Home Narendra Modi had laid the ed Vineet Kamboj. contest. I have filed my candi- Vipul Goel replacing them resigned from the primary releasing funds, has done its central funds despite Home Minister, Finance Minister, foundation stone for the Rs There are a few other seats dature as an Independent," with fresh faces. membership of the party. work." Minister Amit Shah, Finance Union Ministers from the state 350 crore project in February, too where leaders of the two said Kapriwas. The saffron party accom- "Congress is going through In the face of criticism over Minister Nirmala Sitaraman and the Chief Minister, he 2018. The Union government's parties may not have entered Gurgaon MLA Umesh modated several turncoats, existential crises, not because the delay in release of central and inter-ministerial central said. Hospital Services Consultancy the contest but are expressing Aggarwal's wife Anita mostly from the Indian of its political opponents but funds for relief, the central gov- team visiting the affected Reacting to the show-cause Corporation Ltd is executing resentment against the candi- Aggarwal has entered the fray National Lok Dal, who joined because of serious internal ernment on Friday had region. notice being issued to party the project. dates who have been allocated from the constituency as an it ahead of the Lok Sabha contradiction," he said in a announced the release of Rs The Opposition parties have MLA Yatnal by the party, the tickets. independent candidate. polls and the upcoming four-page letter posted on 1,200 crore in 'advance' from accused Modi government of BJP state president said, "The Kapriwas was replaced by Aggarwal, who has not been Vidhan Sabha elections. Twitter and addressed to the National Disaster Response showing its 'apathy' towards party functions under disci- Sunil Musepur by the BJP. on good terms with Chief In the Congress camp, the Gandhi. Fund to the flood-ravaged Karnataka, despite state send- pline and rules, every one state. ing 25 BJP MPs. have to conduct themselves Referring to measures like Even BJP MLA accordingly. If not, explana- Swaraj India promises to create grant of Rs 5 lakh to fully- Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and tions are sought." AAREY PROTESTS Maha polls: NCP Cop among 14 releases list of 40 star 20 lakh jobs at Rs 20k cr n hurt in grenade campaigners PNS CHANDIGARH The psephologist- Several trees were turned-politician said attack MUMBAI: The NCP on Rolling out its election mani- a sum of at least Rs Gorkha body Saturday released a list of its festo for the October 21 PNS n SRINAGAR 40 star campaigners for the Haryana polls, the Swaraj India 20,000 crore is needed to wants 20% felled for Delhi Metro October 21 Maharashtra on Saturday promised to cre- create job opportunities for 20 At least 14 persons, including Assembly election, with party ate 20 lakh employment lakh people in the state. bonus for tea a traffic policeman, were chief Sharad Pawar being at the opportunities at an outlay of Rs YOGENDRA YADAV too, says Javadekar injured in a grenade attack by forefront. Besides Pawar, 20,000 crore in the state. Party chief terrorists outside the Deputy Maharashtra NCP unit The party, which has waded workers PNS n LUCKNOW Commissioner's office in president Jayant Patil, senior into electoral waters for the PNS n GUWAHATI Anantnag township of south leaders Praful Patel, Chhagan first time, promised to gener- The party also proposed to Union Environment Minister Kashmir on Saturday, a police Bhujbal, Ajit Pawar and party ate employment opportuni- expand health facilities and The Bharatiya Gorkha Prakash Javadekar on Saturday official said. MP Supriya Sule are named as ties in several verticals includ- hire more doctors and other Parisangha (BGP) and its backed felling of trees at This was the second the campaigners by the party. ing education, health, industry. Haryana. supporting staff to strengthen youth organisation, the Aarey Colony in north grenade attack in the valley NCP chief spokesperson Naming its poll manifesto as “We are bringing seven mis- medical services. Bharatiya Gorkha Yuva Mumbai, saying as per the since the abrogation of Nawab Malik, party general 'Imaan Patra', the party pro- sions in our manifesto to The Swaraj India also pro- Parisangha (BhaGoYuP), on High Court ruling it is "not a Jammu and Kashmir's special secretary Jitendra Awhad, posed to raise money by address the problem of unem- posed to raise support prices Saturday jointly appealed to forest area". status on August 5. Leader of Opposition in the imposing tax on vacant plots in ployment,” said Yadav here. for major crops including the tea garden owners in "The greens (environmen- The terrorists hurled a State Legislative Council urban areas, additional house The psephologist-turned- wheat, paddy, 'bajra' etc, assert- West Bengal's Darjeeling talists) have failed," the grenade on a security patrol Dhananjay Munde, party's state tax and by checking “corrup- politician said a sum of at least ing that farming sector need- Hills to release 20 per cent Bombay High Court said on outside the heavily guarded youth wing head Mehboob tion” in mining business. Rs 20,000 crore is needed to ed to be supported by remu- bonus to two lakh tea garden Friday while refusing to DC office complex in Shaikh and women wing Party chief Yogendra Yadav create job opportunities for 20 nerative prices to growers for workers in the region. declare Aarey colony a forest Anantnag town, 55 km from president Rupali Chakankar are told reporters here that the lakh people in the state. their crops. Workers of all the 87 tea and also declining to quash the here, around 11 am, the offi- also named among the star unemployment is the biggest Underscoring the need for He also proposed to intro- garden estates in Darjeeling BMC tree authority's deci- cial said. campaigners. The NCP is problem in the state, but no improving education system, duce separate budget for the observed a 12-hour strike sion allowing felling of over Prakash Javadekar He said the grenade missed contesting the Assembly political party has come out the party proposed to hire farming sector. on Friday demanding higher 2,600 trees in the green zone the intended target and election in alliance with the with any blueprint or roadmap more nursery teachers to teach The party also sought to bonus payout. This was the to set up a metro carshed. "There was a need exploded on the roadside, Congress and other like- to address this issue. students aged three to six years launch a major afforestation first shutdown of the "The High Court has ruled to fell 20 to 25 causing splinter injuries to 14 minded parties. The NCP had He said as per a Centre for in villages. campaign and a drive to reju- Darjeeling Hills since the yesterday that it is not a forest. trees for setting persons, including a traffic fought the 2014 Assembly polls Monitoring Indian Economy “This step will generate venate village ponds to create 104-day-long strike in 2017. You can't fell anything that is up the first metro policeman and a local jour- independently and won 41 (CMIE) report, at least 20 employment opportunities to more employment opportuni- Trade unions in the region forest," he said at a press con- nalist. seats. lakh people are unemployed in 73,000 people,” he said. ties. are demanding a higher ference here, stating that peo- station in Delhi All the injured were admit- bonus payout at 20 per cent ple had also protested felling and then also ted to a hospital and 13 of against 12 per cent which has of trees for Delhi Metro. people had them were discharged after been offered by the manage- "There was a need to fell 20 treatment. One person was ment. Expressing solidarity to 25 trees for setting up the similarly opposed still in hospital but he was Row over minister’s ‘Puthana' remarks with the agitating workers, first metro station in Delhi and it. But for each stated to be out of danger. PNS n AROOR(KER) the BGP and the BhaGoYuP then also people had similar- tree that was cut The blast sparked panic According to Hindu mythology said in a statement, "We stand ly opposed it. But for each tree among people in the town. A Kerala minister has kicked "Puthana", who assumed the disguise by the tea fraternity of our that was cut five saplings were five saplings were The area has been cor- up a row by describing of a beautiful young woman, had tried Gorkha community and all planted," he said. planted," he said doned off by security forces Congress led UDF candidate the workers." Javadekar said the forest and a hunt has been launched Shanimol Usman, who is try- to breastfeed Krishna with poison when "It won't be a happy cover in the national capital to nab the terrorists behind ing her luck from the Aroor she was killed by the infant god 'Dassain' (a festival beginning has increased since then and high court dismissed four the attack, the official said. assembly constituency in the Saturday) without our sisters, public transport system has petitions filed by NGOs and No outfit has so far October 21 bypoll as "Puthana" mothers and brothers in the also improved. activists challenging the deci- claimed responsibility for the (demoness). remarks, Usman and UDF CPI(M)-led LDF, Senior tea gardens being paid full "This is the mantra of 'vikas sion to allow felling of trees. attack. According to Hindu workers observed a fast protest Congress leader V M bonus as agreed upon," the bhi, paryavaran ki suraksha On Saturday, police mythology "Puthana", who in Aroor on Saturday. Sudheeran said in the name of statement said. bhi' (development with envi- imposed section 144 of the assumed the disguise of a The Mahila Morcha has women's empowerment, the Asserting that tourism, ronment protection)," the BJP Criminal Procedure Code in beautiful young woman, had sought an apology from the LDF government had used timber and tea are the leader said. Aarey Colony and surround- tried to breastfeed Krishna Shanimol Usman minister. public money to raise a strengths of Darjeeling's The minister was asked ing areas, banning unlawful with poison when she was Reacting to the comments, "woman's wall" through the economy, the organisations about Mumbai Metro Rail assembly, following strong killed by the infant god. registered against PWD min- Shanimol said she was "deeply length and breadth of the state urged the management to Corporation Ltd hacking trees protests by activists against the While the Congress led UDF ister G Sudhakaran for "insult- hurt". during the height of the sabari- take care of the basic needs of late Friday night to make way felling of trees in the green has demanded that a case be ing womanhood" with his Lashing out at the ruling mala agitation last year. the workers. for a car shed, hours after the zone for a Metro car shed. President Kovind calls for Uddhav promises justice to caste groups n PNS MUMBAI Like other parties, the Sena too is responsible business Grappling with rebellions in his facing wrath of ticket aspirants in many PNS n NEW DELHI limitations of the past are ade- party over denial of tickets for constituencies where they were denied quately addressed," he said. the Maharashtra assembly elec- President Ram Nath Kovind on The president further said tions, Shiv Sena president nomination for the October 21 polls Saturday said company secre- that the concept of corporate Uddhav Thackeray on taries must ensure that stake- governance is complex, but the Saturday took a dig at rebels their communities," he said. Sena for justice. We will ensure holders understand the differ- principles on which it is based after meeting leaders from The Sena chief said he was their demands are resolved ence between profit and profi- are clear and well marked. OBC and other communities. committed to ensure each and within a legal framework or teering, while fostering respon- Transparency, accountability, Representatives of various every person in the society else we will work out other sible business and balance eco- integrity and fairness are its four backward communities and availed basic amenities. alternatives," he said. nomic objectives with larger pillars. Nomadic Tribes (NTs) met "I will pursue your genuine "These community leaders socio-economic goals. Ram Nath Kovind He stressed that company Thackeray at an auditorium in demands with new govern- are not asking for seats to Addressing the 51st secretaries should responsibly suburban Bandra for fulfil- ment. Your support is of contest elections, but want Foundation Day of the Institute taries play the role of a gover- determine how these principles ment of their demands. Uddhav Thackeray immense value to me," he told me to stand by them," he of Company Secretaries of India nance professional and an inter- are put into practice. Speaking to reporters after the leaders. added. (ICSI), he said, "we have seen nal business partner and they India has drawn a blueprint the meeting, Thackeray said work for the welfare of their "Those who stand by you Thackeray said the Sena was The Sena is contesting on how some business enterprises must foster "responsible busi- to enhance its brand value as a the leaders told him they had communities," he said. during the battle are genuine the only party that had taken 124 out of the total 288 con- have broken the trust of the ness and balance economic destination for international no other expectations from Like other parties, the Sena people. If a government cannot to streets for the cause of farm- stituencies in alliance with the people. Companies have either objectives" with larger socio- business and investment, he him, but demanded "justice" too is facing wrath of ticket provide justice to communities ers and the common man. BJP which has nominated can- faltered or have come to a economic goals. said, and that in this effort, how for their respective communi- aspirants in many constituen- what's the use of such a gov- "These communities have didates for 150 seats. Rest of standstill. In the process, com- "And they must deliberate on they implement company laws ties. cies where they were denied ernment? Leaders are those had certain demands pending the seats will be allotted to mon people have had to suffer." issues where we need to in a transparent manner has a "Leaders are those who don't nomination for the October 21 who don't aspire for poll tick- since the last several years, and smaller allies from the BJP's Kovind said company secre- improve, so that mistakes or critical bearing. aspire for election tickets but polls. ets but work for the welfare of now they have approached the quota. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | OCTOBER 6, 2019 money 06 CAPSULE Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar Gold bond price PNS n MUMBAI complement the fiscal mea- ther monetary policy action sures announced by the gov- will depend on the impact of fixed at Rs Welcoming the 25 basis points ernment to help strengthen pri- the twin benefits of fiscal and 3,788/gram rate cut-fifth in a row and to a vate consumption and spur monetary policies on demand decadal low of 5.15 percent on investment activity going for- and growth. NEW DELHI: To cash in on the Friday--bankers are expecting ward," Rao said. Syndicate Bank managing festival mood, the government 25-40 bps more reduction Indian Bank managing director Mrutyunjay Further policy has decided to come out with the next tranche of sovereign through the course of the fis- director Padmaja Chunduru Mahapatra said combined with gold bond on October 7. cal, given the Reserve Bank's said with inflation being with- fiscal stimulus like tax rate cuts focus on growth that has been in the target, the forward guid- and investment incentivisa- easing expected in The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20 - Series V sagging for months now. ance remains accommodative tion, the sentiments and over- will be opened for subscription HDFC Bank's chief econo- to revive growth. all economic outlook is expect- from October 7 to 11, at issue mist and executive vice- pres- "We believe that the trans- ed to be much better. December: DBS price of Rs 3,788 per gram. ident Abheek Barua said mission will be faster now that though the latest rate cut was banks have already introduced The 25 bps rate cut Further, the government has n decided to offer a discount of on expected lines, market was repo-linked retail and MSE coupled with an PNS SINGAPORE disappointed as they were products and the rate cuts will Most public Rs 50 per gram for investors explicit policy applying online and making expecting a larger cut. be passed on to these borrow- Doors remain open in India sector banks payment for the purchase of Of the six-member rate-set- ers," she said. acknowledgement of further for further policy easing in have opted for the bond through digital ting monetary policy commit- With the busy and festive rate cuts would ensure that December and likelihood of the RBI's repo mode, a Finance Ministry tee, five members voted for a 25 to 135 bps since February. reaffirmed its strong commit- season having started, this rate fiscal and monetary policy more into 2020, possibility of statement said. "For such bps cut while one by 40 bps, the Recognising the weak ment to growth with the latest cut will boost market senti- which was flagged recently, rate as a RBI said. growth outlook, the RBI reduction and continuing with ments. work in tandem according to Singapore-based investors, the issue price of in arresting reference rate, gold bond will be Rs 3,738 per "The 25 bps rate cut coupled sharply lowered its GDP esti- its accommodative stance. "We expect the demand to DBS Bank. plus a spread gram of gold," it said. with an explicit policy mate to 6.1 percent in FY20 "The cumulative reduction improve and the main chal- growth Besides the repo rate cuts, The sovereign gold bond acknowledgement of further from 6.9 percent previously. of 135 bps so far in 2019, along lenge now is to revive con- concerns more is required to ensure fixed by each of scheme was launched in rate cuts would ensure that fis- The RBI clearly signalled its with the recent cut in corporate sumption-led recovery and —RAJNISH efficient policy transmission in them and a mark- November 2015 with an cal and monetary policy work continued focus to revive tax should help revive growth spur private investments post KUMAR, India, such as surplus liquidi- up for operational objective of reducing demand in tandem in arresting growth growth, implying that more in the coming months," she tax corporate rate cuts," she ty conditions, market-driven for physical gold and shifting a concerns," SBI chairman rate cuts are in the offing. said. added. SBI chairman lending rates and a stable finan- costs, noted DBS part of domestic savings, used Rajnish Kumar said. "We expect 25-40 bps more The newly-appointed man- Kotak Mahindra Bank's cial system to allow all sectors for purchase of the yellow Barua said while markets are cuts in this fiscal," Barua said, aging director of Punjab president for consumer to benefit from lower borrow- behind, there are fresh con- metal, into financial savings. somewhat disappointed, as adding RBI is also likely to keep National Bank Mallikarjuna banking Shanti ing costs, the bank said in com- cerns on the horizon, it said. they were expecting a larger liquidity conditions in surplus Rao said the RBI has continued Ekambaram said the mentary on the Reserve Bank These are the fallout of fur- cut, the latest cut needs to be in the remaining part of the with an accommodative stance, ongoing festive sea- of India's (RBI) Friday rate cut. ther rating downgrades in seen cumulatively with the year. suggesting possibility of further son is criticalfrom a The proposed liquidity stressed sectors (real estate, 110 bps reduction so far this StanChart chief executive rate reductions. consumption management framework has construction and telecom, year-taking the cumulative cut Zarin Daruwala said the RBI "This rate cut will perfectly revival and fur- stuck to status quo but, DBS among others), which will said, it suspects that the cur- carry ramifications on the rent environment will be per- banks' books. ceived as one which requires These also include man- liquidity support because of ageable but rising exposure to In talks with investors for equity sticky borrowing costs for non-bank institutions while USFDA issues non-banks and higher premia news of balance sheet troubles warning letter to for certain credit-deficient in non-banks have reverber- Glenmark HP unit segments. ated through the credit and infusion: Reliance Home Fin To jump-start transmission equity markets. NEW DELHI: Drug firm through the banking channels, It pointed out that with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on PNS n HYDERABAD minor delay on principal the RBI has mandated banks non-banks preoccupied with Saturday said it has received a repayments aggregating to to peg new floating, personal deleveraging and sorting out warning letter from the US Reliance Home Finance Ltd only Rs 542 crore to around 5- loans to external benchmarks their asset-liability mismatch, health regulator for its Baddi (RHFL) on Friday said it is in 6 banks and limited to only its starting October 1 as against incremental credit growth is facility in Himachal Pradesh. discussion with several bank borrowings, it said. the earlier practice of linking likely to slow. The United States Food and investors for equity infusion, "Given the current chal- the loans with marginal cost of The bank expects refinanc- Drug Administration (USFDA) amid tight financial condi- lenging and non-supportive funds-based lending rates ing and delinquency risks to had inspected the facility tions plaguing the industry for environment for the sector, (MCLRs). surface on a case-by-case basis. between April 15 and April 20 the past few months. RHFL has decided upon the Most public sector banks The RBI's Monetary Policy and earlier classified the Amazon, Flipkart Since the IL&FS episode, all provide resources for meeting strategy for the future and has have opted for the RBI's repo Committee cut benchmark inspection as an official action categories of lenders in India, debt servicing obligations, it commended discussions with rate as a reference rate, plus a rates by 25 basis points (bps) indicated, Glenmark said in a including banks, mutual funds said. several strategic/PE partners spread fixed by each of them on Friday, taking the repo rate filing to the BSE. The warning have put an almost complete These unprecedented for equity infusion into the and a mark-up for opera- to 5.15 per cent. letter issued is regarding the see record growth freeze on additional lending to actions lasting for more than 6 business, accompanied with tional costs, noted DBS. The cut was as crucial as the same inspection, it added. "The home finance companies months have severely impact- acquisition of complete man- Finally, financial stability forward guidance, both of company is committed to work (HFCs) and non-banking finan- ed the financial flexibility of agement control," it said. will be a priority. After under- which reinforced the MPC's along with the USFDA to cial companies (NBFCs), and almost all HFCs and NBFCs in The company said its spon- going a challenging period in dovish stance, said Radhika implement all the necessary in festive sales have instead only been insisting the country including RHFL. sor, Reliance Capital, will con- the past five years, the coun- Rao, senior vice-president and corrective actions required to PNS n NEW DELHI upon reduction of existing bor- The company has been tinue as a minority financial try's banking sector's non- economist at DBS Bank of address the concerns raised in Both e-commerce rowings, it said in a release. affected by a timing mismatch investors as it sees future long- performing asset ratio has Singapore. the letter and is in the process E-commerce giants marketplaces Over this entire period, with regard to the ongoing fur- term upside in the sector, eased to 10.3 per cent in The RBI had made the repo of preparing a detailed response Amazon.in and Walmart- lenders have been willing to ther securitisation or moneti- upon restoration and a more March 2019 as against a peak rate cut unanimously with to the USFDA within 15 working owned Flipkart on Friday said started their only securitise existing asset sation proposals with banks, supportive and conducive of 11.2 per cent, said DBS. one of the members voting for days," Glenmark said. they have seen record growth festive sale on polls of HFCs and NBFCs to and the same has resulted in environment. While the worst is likely a bigger 40 bps cut. in the first phase of their fes- September 29 tive sales, on the back of new and is scheduled customers from 'Bharat' log- ging onto these platforms. to it end on Amazon attributed its stel- Friday MRPL operations back to normal, says official lar performance to "availabil- ity of selection, convenience PNS n HYDERABAD Kone to set up new and affordability" on the plat- has been strong growth across Venkatesh said MRPL has been form, while Flipkart said its categories like fashion, mobile The problems faced by contributing to the social technology centre efforts around affordability phones, large appliances, fur- Mangalore Refinery and NEW DELHI: Elevators and constructs and engagement niture and groceries. Petrochemicals Limited development of the region through its escalators manufacturer Kone via video and Hindi language Amazon cited a report by (MRPL) by way of ground soil unstined efforts under its corporate on Saturday has set up a new content had helped drive 50 research agency Nielsen to erosion following heavy rains social responsibility initiatives technology centre in Pune at a per cent more new customers state that it had the "highest in August this year have been cost of around Rs 10 crore. The compared to its last year's Big share of transacting customers resolved and all operations company has taken 20,000 sq Billion Days (BBD) sale. and purchases across all online were now smooth, company under its corporate social The company has undertak- ft office space on lease in Pune Both e-commerce market- shopping platforms in the first managing director M responsibility (CSR) initiatives. en Swacchatha Hi Seva pro- to set up this centre. About 120 places started their festive sale five days" of its Great Indian Venkatesh said on Saturday. Our maximum focus is grammes successfully by hold- people will work from this on September 29 and is sched- Festival period. "The first wave Addressing reporters here, he towards Dakshina Kannada ing various awareness pro- facility. The operations in Pune uled to end on Friday. of the Great Indian Festival said the MRPL refinery complex and Udupi district. Our grammes and cleanliness will focus on enterprise "There was almost 50 per was our biggest celebration had faced the soil erosion due to CSR spending is drives.A sea water desali- monitoring, service cent growth in the number of ever with Amazon.in -- wit- the intense rainfall during the over Rs 50 crore for nation project with a management for IT Solutions new customers as compared to nessing highest share of trans- first and second week of August, 2019-20," he said. capacity of 70 MLD and digital development BBD 2018. On the seller front, acting customers and pur- affecting the foundation of one MRPL has (Million Litres per Day) competencies for smart people over 40 per cent of transacting chases across all marketplaces of the pipe racks in phase 3. After ensuring the safety of The crude oil supplies to contributed to Rs is on track and its flow solutions. With stronger sellers during BBD were from in India. We received orders An immediate shutdown of the pipe rack through rectifi- MRPL were not affected due to 5 crore to the chief mechanical completion research, technological tier II and beyond towns. There from 99.4 per cent pincodes the entire phase 3 complex was cation work, the phase 3 refin- recent attack on Saudi oil facil- ministers calamity would be met by the end development and engineering was a 50 per cent growth in the and over 65,000 sellers from done as safety measure during ery complex was commis- ities and the operations were relief fund for flood of August 2020. collaboration in India, Kone number of sellers participating over 500 cities received orders the third week of August. sioned again during the second sustained normally. victims. However, for the summer India MD Amit Gossain said the in the sale this year compared in the five days," Amazon All emergency measures week of September. Venkatesh said MRPL has The company is also con- period from March 2020 to company could serve the to last year," Flipkart Group India Senior Vice President were taken on warfooting to He said the entire refinery been contributing to the social tributing Rs 1 crore to district June 2020, MRPL would growing Indian market with CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Country Head Amit arrest any significant damage to complex was runningnormal- development of the region administration for flood relief attempt hiring containerised even more innovative solutions. told PTI. He added that there Agarwal said. pipe racks. ly at peak capacities since then. through its unstinting efforts programmes. desalination units, he said. Kerala tops list of startup destinations in country: Report Forex reserves scale PNS n KOCHI in Kerala-based startups in the In a single year since 2018 alone, the last one year. It is heartening to record high of $434.6 bn Kerala has emerged as one of number of startups marked a steep note that this early stage fund top start-up destinations in has enabled some startups to PNS n MUMBAI the country, according to a increase of 35 per cent, said the report grow substantially during the report compiled by digital unveiled at the valedictory function of the last one year, he said. The foreign exchange reserves media platform Inc 42 in asso- TiECon Kerala 2019 in Kochi on Saturday Of the 2,200 startups based touched a record high of USD ciation with TiE Kerala. in Kerala, as much as 13 per 434.6 billion as on October 1. The state has made an cent were registered in the While announcing fourth impressive compound annual Kerala Startup Policy well, Sivasankar said. first three quarters of 2019, the bi-monthly monetary policy, growth of 17 per cent since (Technology Innovation and To ensure investment oppor- report said. the RBI Governor Shaktikanta 2012, taking the total number Entrepreneurship Policy) to tunities, KSUM has come out Ernakulam and Das said as of October 1 the reserves in the reporting week of ventures based out of the identify and support technol- with an innovative fund Thiruvananthapuram were top forex kitty peaked to the on account of foreign curren- state to 2,200 and displaying ogy startups in the state. In the scheme to invest in alternative choices for startups in setting record high. Between April cy assets (FCA), a major com- high competence in netting last six months alone, KSUM investment funds (AIFs). A up their headquarters as about and October 1, the country's ponent of the overall reserves. funds, said the report. the presence of CEO of Kerala cent uptick in securing funds. incubated and funded over combined corpus in excess of 59 per cent of startups were forex reserves had increased FCA increased by USD In a single year since 2018 Startup Mission (KSUM) Saji In 2019, startups netted USD 200 startups, said secretary, Rs 1,000 crore of investment located in the two cities. by USD 21.7 billion. 4.944 billion to USD 401.615 alone, the number of startups Gopinath, organisers of 44 million funding spread Electronics and IT, govern- capital has been made available Kochi accounts for 36 per According to the latest billion in the week ended marked a steep increase of 35 TiECoN said in a press release across 13 deals. ment of Kerala, M Sivasankar. for startups through this cent of them, followed by weekly data, the reserves September 27, the RBI said. per cent, said the report here. As many as 47 startups have Many of the key policy inter- scheme by committing less Thiruvananthapuram with 23 surged by massive USD 5.022 Expressed in US dollar unveiled at the valedictory Kerala-based startups kept raised funds from outside and ventions formulated by the than 10 per cent of this amount per cent. billion to USD 433.594 billion terms, the foreign currency function of the TiECon Kerala up their competence in getting 13 startups received funds in Kerala government to support into various AIFs, said the "In 2019, the Indian startup for the week to September 27. assets include the effect of 2019 in Kochi on Saturday. funds by raising USD 89 mil- 2019. startups and measures to CEO of KSUM. ecosystem recorded 553 fund- In the previous week, the appreciation or depreciation of Subramanian Swamy, MP, lion till date, and compared to KSUM has designed and ensure inclusivity in innovation Investments worth more ing deals, which together reserves had declined by USD non-US units like the euro, released the report titled Kerala 2018, till September this year executed a set of programmes were now being adopted by than double the deployed crossed the $9-billion funding 388 million to USD 428.572 pound and the yen held in the Startup Ecosystem 2019' in startups clocked an 18 per and schemes as per the revised other state governments as amount have already happened mark. billion. 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From being jailed to becoming an IAS officer and then the advisor of AP and later Telangana, the journey of Dr K Venkata Ramana Chary has been nothing short of dramatic. From

being a faculty (R-LL) Ramana Chary with his father late member to cracking Raghava Chary & the civils in his first brother Manohara Chary

attempt, Ramana L-R (Ramana Chary with wife Latha, Grand has broken all daughter Kyathi, barriers and became Daughter-in-law Shravani, Son Kiran Anand the favourite of many. Ramana, Ramana Chary with his known for his social mother late Padmavathi work, always lies in people's heart. In an interview with K RAMYA SREE, TWO MONTHS IN JAIL Ramana tells us about his life, Dr KV RAMANA CHARY signifance of his name, his love for FOR TELANGANA acting in movies and Students' favourite lecturer… crowd. That gives me immense joy. Once was preparing for my exams and my I became an IAS officer, I left drama as I mother was also bed-ridden. We had win- much more I have been students' favourite, thanks felt it's not good to do it after becoming ter holidays then and I took advantage of to my bilingual skills. I used to teach in an officer. it and studied for 18 hours a day to crack Telugu as well and really enjoyed my job Civils. Father is my true as lecturer for five years. I got married at Arrogant behaviour of clerk inspiration… an early age. As my mother was suffer- Was transferred twice in a ing from cancer, she married me off to my spurred Civils decision… hail from a poor family. My sister-in-law at the age of 21. I was a faculty member for two years month due to politics… father, KV Raghava Chary, was in Arts and Science College, Warangal. I I cleared the exam in 1971 and was an archaka who later became a Children feel I'm very strict… happened to go to the Collector's office trained in West Godavari for a year. RDO i teacher. Coincidentally, when to get my ration card and there the clerk Rangareddy was my first posting and I he became a lecturer, I became I am very affectionate, but they (my was very impatient and rude. I was was transferred within a month due to a lecturer at Saifabad Science children) feel I'm strict. I wanted them to shocked. I fought with him and came back politics and the previous officer came College. My father has been my true follow certain rules and ethics. So, I kept without finishing my work. When I back to charge. The same thing happened inspiration. He taught me ethics like how a balance between being affectionate shared this experience with fellow facul- in Mahbubnagar too. I was then trans- (L-R) - Ramana Chary with elder daughter Veena and her husband Srinivas to maintain relations, how to run a fam- and instilling discipline. My first daugh- ty members, it emerged that I had it in ferred to Narayanpet, where I worked for ily, and so on. I became an IAS officer ter, Veena, is married to Srinivas, deputy me to become a good collector. They two years. only because of the education I got as a general manager of Telco, and my second believed that I could easily crack Civils. child. He was a simple man who had daughter, Praveena, is working with One of my friends who used to travel to knowledge of the Vedas and was a Wells Fargo in California. My son, Kiran, Hyderabad from Warangal every day even A lesson … Sanskrit scholar. He knew six languages works for ICICI bank. got me the application form for deputy If you are good in society and want to and was a wonderful motivator. collector's post. Veena was born while I do something good for people, they will adore and love you. When I was trans- Acted in three films... ferred from Narayanpet due to some Story behind my name… During my college days, I have done a MLAs' influence, bandhs, rasta rokho etc My mom was smarter than my father lot of drama and theatre. I even went to RAPID FIRE were held for me. People fought against and inspired him to learn additional lan- Madras for a screen test, but they the MLAs for my sake. I learnt a lesson guages. He became what he was only demanded money so I had to return. At Favourite holiday destination with tears of joy. If you love people, they because of her. I was born in 1952 in the age of 60, my dream was fulfilled as Home is my holiday spot. I hardly get time to will do anything for you. In view of the Medak and that is when he got a govern- I acted in Devasthanam, along with SP spend with my family. So, if I get time I like to protests, I was not transferred immedi- ment job. He visited Tirumala then. Balasubramaiam and K Vishwanath, after stay at home with my family. Although I have ately, but I was moved to Nagarkurnool Because of that sentiment, he named me I took my voluntary retirement. The travelled to several countries, home is always within three months. Venkata Ramana. I learnt Sanskrit as a movie was directed by my dear friend my favourite holiday destination. kid and have been a topper throughout. Janardhan Maharshi. I have done two Love from the Old City… With ESL Narasimhan Thanks to my parents, I am fluent in five other movies, and, if given an opportu- Favourite person in the family languages. When I topped my Class XII nity, would like to act in many more My wife Latha. Had my wife kept restrictions I then worked as PA to the minister for examinations in 1966, I wanted to about my work, I wouldn't have become what law and became the administrator of the become a doctor. But I completed my I am today. I became a family man at the age Quli Qutb Shah Development Authority Class XII at the age of 14; so, I couldn't Passion for movies… in the Old City. I was feeling a little indif- get into MBBS and therefore joined B Sc I watched Maharshi recently. I love of 21. She has been very supportive all ferent and reluctant to be posted in the in Siddipet Govt Degree College. At the going to movie halls and enjoy sitting through and has taken care of the family. Old City as BJP, MIM and TDP workers age of 56, I did my doctorate and added among the used to quarrel frequently. But to my sur- Dr in front of my name. Other hobbies prise, I served there for 10 years, except There is a perception that a person I love reading books at night. For the last 46 for one year when I was posted to should be rich or born into a family of years, I have been associated with AIR. I want Kadapa district collector. It's a record for bureaucrats to become an IAS officer. I to author a book, but do not have time to do an IAS officer to be posted at a place for am a living example that even a poor boy it. I might publish a book soon. 10 years, especially in a place like the Old with no background can become an IAS City. officer. People who inspire you the most In 1990, I was appointed as the EO of While my father has always been my true TTD and was happy as my name also had Was jailed for 2 months…. inspiration, I also admire Swamy Vivekananda a connection to Lord Venkateshwara. and APJ Abdul Kalam. I like the simplicity and Surprisingly, people from all political par- In 1969, during the Telangana agitation honesty in Kalam. ties were against my transfer from the Old led by Dr Channa Reddy and others, I City and requested the then Chief became a leader at the age of 16. In Minister to retain me. As many people Spending free time With SP Balasubramniam on his movie sets October 1968, I took part in an intra-col- I don't have any free time as I will be doing from the Old City were seeking my ser- lege debate in the university and was something or the other. I run an old age vices, the Chief Minister wanted to meet Reddy became the Chief awarded by the then Vice President of me. I was then made PRO to Chief Minister, he asked me to India. After returning to college, I was home and a bala sadanam Minister in 1990. I have always gotten jobs become the Information made its leader. During the agitation, for destitute and that are close to my heart. Although I Commissioner once again. I the college felt I should lead the orphans. I have also worked with TTD, as a PRO, director of have had the privilege of agitation and I ended up get- adopted a village culture and sports, people of the Old City becoming the Information ting arrested and was lodged that got the wanted me on the Quli Qutb Shah Commissioner thrice. in Sangareddy District Jail President's Development Board and I was made the Supporter of early for two months. award. additional in-charge. A person who is arrest- retirement… ed cannot get into any YS Rajasekhar I am a person who government service. In believes that people should my case, it was differ- apologised retire when they want to. I ent. After the agitation, for my don't believe in extension Dr Channa Reddy, transfer… as there are several young then Chief Minister minds willing to work for of united AP, In 1993-94, I was the collec- society. Two people can be scraped all cases tor of Kadapa. Then MP YS With Latha Mangeshkar paid salaries, instead of paying against students. Rajasekhar Reddy had invited the one senior officer. After that I did my Prime Minister to Kadapa, but the M Sc from Osmania State government was against it. Privileged to become University and So, they asked the district collector Would choose TTD EO post topped the exami- to give a letter not inviting the PM. Information Commissioner over President of India… nation. The then I told them I cannot do it as it would thrice…. HoD of Chemistry, be a matter of pride for all of us if I first became the Information Of all the posts I have held, if given a Prof Subbarao, the PM comes to our district. With Commissioner in 1995 during NT Rama chance I would like to become the EO of asked me to join as revenge in mind, they threw slippers on Rao's rule. On Jan 13, 1999, I was re- TTD once again. I would prefer this any a professor in the the stage when the Prime Minister came. appointed as the information secretary by day over becoming the President of university at the age I was targeted and transferred, saying I N Chandrababu Naidu. During the elec- India. I took voluntary retirement in 2012. of 19. couldn't maintain law and order. Then YS tions, every Chief Minister used to invite After coming out of TTD, service felt alien Rajashekhar Reddy had apologised to me me to become the Information to me. Rajasekhar Reddy and Rosaiah had for my transfer. Commissioner. In 2004, when Rajasekhar cancelled my retirement. sunday magazine Vijayawada, October 6, 2019

When I am wrong, I will learn the lesson and move on to face other challenges. For me, that's what creating your own life is. Doing your best work while being your best self — Jennifer Lopez FROM THE INSIDE Life of Chandra Shekhar Durga and the energy within A well-researched biography that The concept of Durga, with all the brings out the ideals, values and attributes assigned to the said vision of Chandra Shekhar09 11 imagery, carries great meaning for us

Announcements on the need to move away from plastic are important steps forward; but, as can be seen by the complexities of the material and the types of stakeholders involved, it needs to be one of many steps. There must be clear goals and objectives for India that are monitored and evaluated moving forward

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ime and again, the policy inherently complicated in terms of the situation, just as India must design their DIFFERENCE makers have expressed the type and recyclability. Waste pickers own to transition away from plastic and need to move away from assist in managing this within India, but just as large Fast Moving Consumer plastic, especially single use just like a single announcement about Goods (FMCG) companies can use plastic (a variety of this ubiq- the need to reduce plastic use, they templates made by smaller companies by placing clear timelines in, with set uitousT material designed to be used only must be one part of the whole in order but design it for their scale and reach. goals and objectives as well as simplify- once, such as plastic bags at a supermar- to improve current levels and move the ing processes and materials, they have ket, plastic cutlery country toward a more environmentally GIANTS WHO USE PLASTIC the opportunity to help transition the from a delivery conscious, sustainable position. Any The FMCG sector is the “4th largest country towards a more sustainable n Use a bamboo toothbrush company, straws at changes that policy makers implement sector in the Indian economy with future at a tremendous scale. instead of plastic. a cafe etc.). Again, to the current system must include indi- household and personal care accounting from time to time, viduals at the lowest socio-economic for 50 per cent of FMCG sales in India”. IT’S NOT JUST SINGLE USE PLASTIC n Use sustainable straws such by implementing levels. Not only because it is the The increase in popularity has notably Without a systems approach to as steel, bamboo and leaf the announce- humane thing to do, but also because been “led by a combination of increas- addressing the issue of plastic reliance n Use a menstrual cup instead ments the policy their skills and knowledge are an asset ing incomes and higher aspirational lev- in the country that is so intrinsically of single use items TIM DE RIDDER makers have been that an improved system requires. els (with an) increased demand for ingrained in modern day life, and pro- attempting to tran- branded products”. In addition, research duces in excess of $1.3 billion economic n Use beeswax wraps instead sition India away from a method of SYSTEMS THINKING has found that the unorganised FMCG impact (according to the Asia Pacific of cling film or aluminum foil consumption and production that In order for nationwide policies to market share is also falling, replaced Economic Cooperation, an estimate of affects all areas of society, from the most be successful, there must be an under- with organised sector growth due to impact on marine plastics to tourism, n Use reusable bags instead of impoverished individuals to the largest standing of how current systems func- brand consciousness, in part promoted fishing and shipping industries in the single use plastic bags companies. As we move along the path tion and what alternatives hold value for by growth in retail chains promoting a region) annually, change is unlikely to to sustainability, there is a need to the country. The current system is, pre- less diversified range of brands. occur. A transition away from single use help to move the current system from a understand the complexities that drive dominantly, a linear economy, which plastics is a positive step, yet the prob- linear methodology to a circular one. It the plastic economy. “traditionally follows the ‘take-make- SMALL SCALE MOVES AWAY lem is far more complex. It relates to all can provide a voice for those in lower dispose’ step-by-step plan. This means FROM PLASTIC the varieties of plastic spoken about socio-economic groups in society and THE WASTE PICKERS that raw materials are collected, then There are businesses and individuals above and how the material is used. can encourage large businesses to tran- It has been estimated that there are transformed into products that are used in India who are making products that According to the Central Pollution sition from the use of plastic and other “1.5 to 4 million waste pickers in India, until they are finally discarded as waste. do not follow the trend of large FMCG Control Board, “Approximately 70 per harmful materials. who pick up, clean, sort and segregate A sustainable version of the system is producers. In Bangalore, for example, CONSUMERS CAN cent of plastic packaging products are Consumers can ensure that aware- recyclable waste and sell it further up one that values the items and stakehold- Bare Necessities Zero Waste India uses ENSURE THAT converted into plastic waste in a short ness and education, that starts from the value chain”. These manual workers ers within it, not as waste but as a “the best ingredients that are zero waste AWARENESS AND span”. Research has also highlighted that large public announcements by policy evaluate the products that they collect resource. The suggested system to and ethically sourced”. They also EDUCATION, THAT within India, the composition of waste makers, reaches the hearts and ears and around the streets of towns and cities replace a linear system is a circular one “believe that if an ingredient is too hard STARTS FROM LARGE has changed significantly in the last pockets of other consumers within India throughout India. Their understanding because “sustainability is sought in to pronounce or if it sounds like it couple of decades because of consumer by actively involving themselves in a of value in the case of plastic and other increasing the eco-effectiveness of the belongs in a chemistry lab, it can’t be PUBLIC habits and demands for ease, efficiency transition. There are blueprints out there recyclable material is pivotal to the cur- system. This means that not only the good for you to put in or on your body”. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY and simplicity that plastics can offer. for consumers to know and understand rent levels of waste, this is to say that ecological impact is minimised, but the Amazingly, which shows a true trend POLICY MAKERS, This is provided the consumer is not what it means to live a zero waste life. without them the country could be in a ecological, economic and social impact away from methods from big FMCG REACHES THE HEARTS looking at the environmental impact Consumer choice can make a difference much worse state. is even positive”. A large part of this is companies, they state openly that their AND EARS AND that the product has after use. In addi- and lead a transition away from the use valuing all stakeholders and processes “products are designed not to last”, but POCKETS OF OTHER tion the United Nations has noted that of this ubiquitous material. Importantly COMPLEXITIES OF PLASTIC involved. not in the way of single use items from CONSUMERS WITHIN “about 47 per cent of the plastic waste though, this needs all stakeholders to be The waste pickers’ expertise in sort- FMCG companies. Instead, they note INDIA, BY ACTIVELY generated globally, came from multi- involved and knowledgeable. ing and segregation is seen profoundly POTENTIAL ROADMAPS that “since all our products are hand- INVOLVING layered packaging waste. Nearly half when detailing the varieties of plastic. In In addressing the issues of plastic made fresh, have no chemical preserva- THEMSELVES IN A came from Asia”, thus waste pickers TRANSITION AWAY FROM PLASTIC brief, the main categories are: waste, there are numerous examples tives, and come in small quantities, they TRANSITION. THERE managing waste, and, policy makers Announcements on the need to Polyethylene Terephthalate, High- worldwide that can be assessed to see if won’t last years on end”, which means ARE BLUEPRINTS OUT announcing new initiatives must work move away from plastic are important Density Polyethylene and Polyvinyl it can provide examples moving for- that they do not contain chemicals that THERE FOR with all other stakeholders within the steps forward but as can be seen by the Chloride, which are often recyclable but ward. France, for instance, has had a would be detrimental to your body or CONSUMERS TO system in designing new methods of complexities of the material and the that depends on the facilities available; plastic ban since 2016, within the law waterways. The small, women run busi- KNOW AND operation and promoting innovation in types of stakeholders involved, it needs the Low Density Polyethylene, that are there are clauses that specify that “the ness, also employ and upskill women UNDERSTAND WHAT packaging and manufacturing among to be one step of many. There must be even more dependent on the quality and replacements of these items will need to from lower socio-economic classes in IT MEANS TO LIVE A other areas. clear goals and objectives for India that resources of the recycling centres; and be made from biologically sourced Indian society. They help to hand make ZERO WASTE LIFE. are monitored and evaluated moving unrecyclable plastics, such as materials that can be composted”. On a items fresh to order, using natural ingre- CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM forward. All stakeholders must be Polypropylene, Polystyrene or Styrofoam larger scale that parallels India’s popula- dients from India, of special note is their CONSUMER CHOICE Truly this is a universal issue. It involved to keep each other accountable and Miscellaneous Plastics (polycarbon- tion, “China made it illegal for stores love of coconut oil and other natural oils CAN MAKE A affects waste pickers as much as it will and responsible to these ambitions that ate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile (small or big vendors) to give out plastic that are sourced from South India. DIFFERENCE impact FMCG companies and all the will require clear timelines and a trans- butadiene, styrene, fiberglass, and nylon) bags (in 2008) and allowed them to consumers in India. Announcements parent process in order for a permanent that exist in this array of polymers. keep any profit they made for them- BENEFITS OF A TRANSITION WITH about reducing plastic are important but transition to more sustainable practices For a material that has become an selves. End result, after two years of the CLEAR TIMELINES no more than individual choice, with to occur. intrinsic part of the day to day function- law implementation, usage of plastic An immediate shift for large com- the first important choice being to take ality of almost every person on the bags dropped by a whopping 50 per panies to the methods employed by responsibility for one’s actions. The writer is a Sustainability globe in a tremendously simple way, it is cent”. Both are designed for their own small organisations is difficult. However Consumers changing their habits can Consultant and Education Officer sunday magazine BEFORE ARGENTINIAN AUTHOR JORGE LUIS BORGES WAS CELEBRATED FOR HIS FICTION, HE books 09 EARNED A LIVING BY WRITING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR YOGURT! Vijayawada, October 6, 2019

This biography is a well-researched and well-written account, bringing out the ideas, ideals, principles, values and vision of Chandra Shekhar in a very lucid and eloquent manner, writes RUP NARAYAN DAS The life and times of Chandra Shekhar

t a time when there is a dis- cernable churning in Indian polity and society, the biogra- phy of Chandra Shekhar written by Harivansh and RaviA Dutt Bajpayi reflects its transforma- tional and aspirational aspects. The post- Independent politics of India has been predominantly dominated by elitism and this predominance is largely reflected in the political narrative woven and written by the ruling class, marginalising the contributions of political leaders like Chandra Shekhar and few other such stalwarts. The book under review chroni- cles not only the life and times of the indomitable Chandra Shekhar, hailed as ‘young Turk’; but also sheds light on the contemporary politics of more recent time which is witnessing a churning breaking the shibboleth of vested inter- ests perpetuated from generation to gen- eration. This churning is characterised by the emergence and crystallisation of non- Congress regime and ideology having a distinctive identity and political flavour. Chandra Shekhar occupied the exalt- CHANDRA SHEKHAR: ed position of the Prime Minister of the country for a brief period of time at a THE LAST ICON OF very critical juncture of India’s history. He, however, embraced the challenge IDEOLOGICAL POLITICS with great fortitude and political sagacity Harivansh and Ravi Dutt and ingenuity. It was not so much the thirst for power and position as for the Bajpayi; Rupa, `595 larger interest of the country, which is although understood by the political class and the intelligentsia, but not appre- floor of the train, between two toilets, ciated and applauded. Reconstructing the while on a journey to Delhi. Such was tumultuous political circumstances in the simplicity of a mass leader who sub- which Chandra Shekhar became the sequently became the Prime Minister of Prime Minster of the country, the the country. He was a leader of deep author(s) writes, Chandra Shekhar political conviction, and pragmatic and became the leader of the splinter group open mind, receptive to new ideas and with the support of fifty-two members of alternative perspectives without compro- Parliament from Janata Dal. The BJP had mising his core values of nationalism already withdrawn support from V.P. and commitment to public service. Singh’s government, leaving Singh with of loans would lead India to loss of cred- Chandra Shekhar decided to ‘ship 20 dling of the economy by the previous rather he grew from the grassroots and The first author, who is currently the no option but to seek a vote of confi- ibility and financial insolvency interna- tonnes of gold, confiscated from smug- regimes. Yet another major decision that internalised the suffering and the toil of deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha and a dence in the Lok Sabha. V.P. Singh lost tionally. It was in this backdrop that cab- glers to raise $200 million from the Chandra Shekhar took during the Gulf the common people. The author writes distinguished editor, had a long associa- the vote of confidence on November 7, inet secretary Naresh Chandra briefed Union Bank of Switzerland through a war was to permit the US air force to that his own suffering and suffering of tion with Chandra Shekhar and had the 1990 and the Congress party decided to Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar about sale-with-a-repurchase option’. refuel on Indian soil. In hindsight, it can his own family like the death of his privilege of knowing him personally and support Chandra Shekhar’s bid for the the option of using gold as collateral to Applauding the bold and courageous safely be said that he was the harbinger mother due to the lack of medical assis- very intimately. Earlier he had written position of the prime minister. He was raise foreign exchange The Prime decision of the Prime Minister, the of strategic shift of India’s foreign policy tance inspired him to struggle for the extensively on Chandra Shekhar in sworn in on November 10, 1990. Minister had some reservation to take author writes Chandra Shekhar relied on which led to strategic partnership creation of a social order that would set Hindi. The present book synthesises and While the political condition of the such a drastic action. Chandra Shekhar his rustic wisdom to rationalise the between the two countries in later years. people free from miseries and his vision updates his earlier writings. The book is country was very volatile, added and mulled over the proposal in the context pledging of gold to recover the land, At a time when the nature of Indian of an equitable society was not gleaned well-researched and well-written bring- abated by the aftermath of the demoli- that he was heading a care taker govern- then earn from the land to retrieve the polity and political parties have under- from books or imbibed from political ing out the ideas, ideals, principles, val- tion of Babri Masjid and turbulence in ment and that election had already been gold back. The bureaucrats involved in gone a transformation under the impact philosophies but was attained through ues and vision of Chandra Shekhar in a Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, the eco- announced. Finally, however, he agreed the physical shipment of the gold of technology and huge resources, the his livid experiences. Could one imagine very lucid and eloquent manner. nomic condition was precarious almost to the proposal. It was indeed a bold and remembered how terrified they were author recounts how Chandra Shekhar that as the joint secretary of the Socialist on the threshold of a major crisis. In courageous decision fraught with until the precious consignment safely built his political party brick by brick Party he washed the utensils at the party The reviewer is a senior fellow of March 1991, the prospect of a default on unforeseen consequences. The author reached London. The economic crisis and was rooted to the ground and con- office in Lucknow after waking up early Indian Council of Social Science Research sovereign repayments was alarming. It quotes the then chief economic adviser was not of his making, rather the crisis nected with the electorate. He was not a in the morning. Similarly, the author (ICSSR) affiliated to Indian Institute of was feared that reneging on repayment Deepak Nayar that Prime Minister was bequeathed to him by inept han- leader who was parachuted from above, mentions how he once had to sit on the Public Administration, New Delhi

recall a sunny day in December, 1944. The writer, then a spirited boy NEW Iin his teens, opted to follow a dusty track on a bicycle, It was ARRIVALS from Wardha to Sevagram and Remembering Mahatma helped one avoid a ride in a bul- A KEEPER lock cart, the only public trans- Graham Norton port available then. MADAN LALL MANCHANDA’S book gives us a glimpse of the past, a rare insight into the times Hachette, `499 I moved in hurry to be back in time to catch the night train. gone by. It’s his take on some great people and events in history, such as, Gandhi... Excerpts: When Elizabeth Keane returns I was filled with rare enthusiasm to Ireland after her mother’s to see the revolutionary saint death, she’s focused only on who occupied the centre stage saying goodbye to that dark and in India’s struggle for Indepen- dismal part of her life. Her childhood home is dence. His heartbeat epitomised packed solid with useless junk, her mother’s the rise and fall of nation’s pulse. presence already fading. But within this mess, she discovers a small stash of letters—and Indeed, it was Mahatma’s ultimately, the truth. Forty years earlier, a magic spell that Abdul Ghaffar young woman stumbles from a remote stone Khan (Frontier Gandhi) became house, the night quiet except for the constant a follower of non-violence. Also, wind that encircles her as she hurries deeper amazingly under the Pathan into the darkness away from the cliffs and the leadership, the fierce tribals, sea. She has no sense of where she is going, whose credo was ‘Blood for only that she must keep on. Blood’, abjured violence and red shirts bore batons and lathi DALAL’S STREET charge of British India Police Anurag Tripathi without any retaliation. Gandhi Niyogi Books, `350 was a tower of strength for the unarmed teeming millions of A group of young Indian his country. He stood against business school graduates are the barbarism let loose in attracted to jobs in a high Jallianwala Bagh. The moment our hands met, he PRECIOUS MEMORIES paying trading company. This With all these thoughts in asked, “Who are you?” Madan Lall batch of hardworking, intelligent and my my head, at midday I Apologising for my lapse, I ambitious friends is focused on success in reached Sevagram. Crossing a introduced myself, “Sir, I am a Manchanda the fast paced, hyper competitive world of lone telephone box post and a student touring the princely Blue Rose, `201 stockbroking where greed, use of cunning series of huts, I reached a mud- states. I have just come back and wealth are the stepping stones to covered platform with two from Hyderabad. Quickly, I survival and success. The survivors are the raised walls. Here, Pyarelalji prayed for Mahatma Gandhi’s Tolstoy, a celebrated Russian winners... with his team of assistant secre- darshan. Rajaji consented. My writer whose novel War and taries were at work. My request request having been accepted, I Peace is still widely read. To THE INDIAN SOLDIER for an audience was regretfully said, “I want to tell him…” But earn a meal, Tolstoy worked in turned down by him because Rajaji promptly said, “No telling his farm for eight hours every- Sushant Saini Sevagram Ashram, Wardha Leadstart, `249 Mahatma Gandhi was observing please”. My encounter with the day. Likewise, Mahatma Gandhi ‘maun vrat’ on that day. My sec- forceful personality of Rajaji left A fleeting moment gave me ed the second time. The kind Rabindranath Tagore despite engaged in physical activity and Arjun dedicates his life to the ond request to have Darshan of me a bit shook up. Hardly did I glimpse of Gandhi Ji, sitting on gesture of the noble soul gave differences had great regard for did his own chores. Once, a rep- country and carries out life- the Mahatma Ji was unheard, then realise that I was face to the floor mat in a hut with mud me immense joy. My mission each other. He called Gandhi resentative of The Washington threatening missions. But one unanswered. Soon, an under- face with the would-be first walls barely two feet high and a was achieved. Mahatma and Gandhi regarded Post came to interview him. deadly terrorist attack forces Arjun to standing Mr Sinha, who was the Governor General of Free India. hay roof top. His face was On my way back, I was him Gurudev. In a letter to Gandhi Ji made him wait as his question all that he has learned and loved. Assistant Private Secretary, Granting my first request, resplendent as a radiant sun. I thinking of Bapu’s favourite Rabindranath Tagore, Gandhi, a goat was thirsty and that was Disillusioned by the actions of his fellow made me sit beside him on the he said, “Go through the side stood respectfully with folded song: great music lover, suggested to “more important” Self-help was countrymen, Arjun decides to leave his mat at the mud platform and door leading to an enclosed hands. He responded with fold- Vaishnava Jana To, Tene give both Hindustani as well as to be practised by all inmates of homeland. Before he can say goodbye, an whispered in my ear “Approach open space. On your left, there ed hands and a smile on his gra- Kahiye Je, Peed Paraayi Jaane Re Western music and Bengali the Ashram. One has to manage airplane carrying over 200 passengers is Rajaji (C Rajagopalachari)”. will be another open door and cious face. Not content, I moved (A good soul is one that music due place in one’s own waste, big or small. hijacked. And he is the only one who can Rajaji emerged from Mahatma you will find Mahatma Gandhi ahead a few paces, and soon feels the pain of others) Shantiniketan. Both Mahatma Gandhi’s hut. As I advanced sitting there. Have his darshan retraced my steps and offered a Gandhi and Gurudev Precious Memories, written by save them. But can an embittered Arjun towards him, I found he had and come back through the respectful namaskar for the sec- This vibrated in many coun- Rabindranath Tagore were Madan Lall Manchanda is published bring himself to risk his own and team’s life? already stretched out his hand. same side door”. ond time. Likewise, he respond- tries. Gandhi Ji and greatly influenced by Leo by Blue Rose Publishers 10 food Vijayawada Sunday October 6, 2019 NAVRATRI FEAST Foodies always enjoy Navratri special food across the country by trying various recipes at home. The Vrat Thali at Khandani Rajdhani is providing delicious recipes for Hyderabadis

avratri is a time to rejoice and revel. For many, it is also the time for the yearly holy fast. For the city foodies, it spells the annual feast at Khandani N Rajdhani with its Vrat Thali — a celebration of India’s culinary legacy that everyone loves whether they’re fasting or not! Khandani Rajdhani will serve its legendary Vrat Thali that reinvents the usual fast fare till October 7. The special thali includes Farsan, Sabji, Dal, One Kadhi, Breads, Rice, Sweets, Fruits and Accompaniments. Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary, with his rich experience, creates magic with special fast preparations such as SabudanaVada, Farali Pattice, Kattu Ke Pakode, Sabudana Khichdi, Samo Rice, Sabudana Papad, Green Chutney, Sweet Lassi, Sabudana Kheer and Sweet Potato Halwa.

NAVRATRI FEAST NAVRATRI WHETHER YOU'RE FASTING OR NOT, THESE RECIPES ARE A TREAT FOR EVERY FOODIE

METHOD: r Grease your palms with INGREDIENTS: some oil. Spread some r For stuffing: Combine arrowroot powder on a Sabudana Kheer r Potatoes boiled, peeled and grated - 3-4 coconut, cashew nuts, plate. r Fresh coconut scraped - 1/4 cup peanuts, raisins, rock r Divide the potato mix- INGREDIENTS (MEASURING CUP r Cashewnuts chopped - 1 tbsp salt, sugar, lemon juice, ture into equal por- USED, 1 CUP = 250 ML) r Peanuts roasted and crushed - 1 tbsp ginger-green chilli tions, make a dent in r Sabudana - ½ cup for a denser kheer, r Raisins - 1/2 tbsp paste and chopped the centre and fill it r Milk - 4 cups r r

Rock salt (sendha namak) to taste coriander in a bowl and with a portion of the Organic unrefined cane sugar - 4 to 5 tbsp FEAST NAVRATRI r Sugar - 1/4 tsp mix well. stuffing. Coat it with or as required r Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp r Heat sufficient oil in a arrowroot powder. r 4-5 green cardamoms, husked and r Ginger-green chilli paste - 1/2 tsp kadai. r Deep-fry pattice in hot crushed in a mortar-pestle to a semi fine r Fresh coriander leaves chopped - 1 tbsp r Combine potatoes, oil till golden and crisp. powder r Arrowroot powder - 1 tbsp + for coating arrowroot powder and Drain on absorbent r Chopped cashews - 2 tbsp r Oil for greasing and deep-frying rock salt in another paper. r Raisins - ½ tbsp bowl and mix well. r Serve hot. r Saffron strands/kesar (optional) - 3-4

Farali Pattice METHOD: r Rinse the sabudana pearls till the water runs clear of the starch. INGREDIENTS: r Take a thick bottomed pan or sauce pan r Gulab Jal - 1 tsp in which you will be making the kheer. r Hung Curd - 1 cup r Charoli - 1 tsp r Add the rinsed sabudana pearls and water r Sugar - ½ cup r Chopped dry fruits - in the pan. r Cardamom powder - 1 tsp Almonds, Pista- 1 tbsp r Cover and let the pearls get soaked in the water for 15-20 minutes. METHOD: strainer for a minimum r Later keep this pan on the stove top and of 4-5 hours. begin to cook the pearls. r Place a thin muslin cloth r Add sugar and mix well. r Meanwhile heat or warm the milk too. No on a strainer and pour r Pour the mixture in need to boil the milk. the curd over it and sieve to yield smooth r After 4-5 minutes, add the milk to the loosely cover it with the Shrikhand pan and continue to cook. edges of the cloth. r Elaichi, Gulab Jal, r Add sugar and cardamom powder and Refrigerate this and let Charoli, dry fruits and simmer till the pearls have cooked well the curd sit in the mix r Serve chilled for about 20-25 minutes on a low to medium flame. r Fruit Shrikand Keep on stirring occasionally. r Switch off the fire and add cashews and Sabudana Khichdi raisins. INGREDIENTS: r Sendha namak (rock r Garnish the sabudana kheer with saffron salt) - 1 tsp INGREDIENTS strands. r Kuttu ka atta - 240 gms r Water to knead r Serve sabudana kheer hot/warm/cold. r Potatoes (peeled and r Ghee for deep frying r Sabudana- 1 and a 1/2 cups mashed smooth), boiled r Dry flour for dusting r Peanuts -1/4 cup - 125 gms r Green chillies - 4-5 chopped finely r Potato - 1 medium METHOD: frying. r Ghee - 3 tbsp r Heat the ghee in a frying r Curry leaves - 1-2 sprigs r Mix atta, potatoes and pan and put the rolled r Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon salt together and knead puri into the ghee once r Rock salt to taste into stiff dough. Cover heated. r Lemon juice - 1 tsp and leave to rest for at r Press gently with a slot- r Coconut scraped - 2 tbsp least 30 minutes. ted spoon in the centre, r Coriander leaves a few sprigs chopped r Break the dough into so that it puffs up. Turn 10-12 pieces, and shape it over and fry till it METHOD: each into round, smooth turns golden brown on balls, smearing your both sides. r Wash sabudana and then soak in one- hands with some ghee, if r Remove from the fan cup water for three to four hours. it sticks. with the slotted spoon, Sabudana grains should be separate r Take a ball, and with a drain and place on an and moist. Roast peanuts on a hot rolling pin, roll into a absorbent paper, before griddle, peel off the skin and then thin round. Roll all the transferring on to a grind coarsely. Peel and wash the balls, and keep ready for serving dish. potato and cut into cubes. Heat ghee in a pan, add curry leaves, cumin

Rajgiri Puri seeds and chopped green chillies. When cumin seeds crackle add the potato cubes. Cook till the potatoes are done. Add sabudana, scraped ONE CAN SATIATE THEIR HUNGER BY TASTING LIP-SMACKING ITEMS coconut and ground peanuts, sauté for four to five minutes, stirring well. LIKE FARALI PATTICE, RAJGIRI PURI, FRUIT SHRIKAND, SABUDANA Sprinkle a little water, add salt and KHICHDI AND SABUDANA KHEER DURING THIS NAVRATRI DAYS lime juice. Mix well. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot. NAVRATRI FEAST NAVRATRI sunday magazine TAROT HELPS US LOOK WITHIN OURSELVES TO UNDERSTAND OUR EMOTIONS, THE REASONING BEHIND OUR WORDS AND CONDUCT, AND THE tarot 11 SOURCE OF OUR CONFLICTS — BENEBELL WEN Vijayawada, October 6, 2019

YOUR WEEK AHEAD MADHU KOTIYA

ARIES March 21-April 19 LEO July 23-Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 Your health will be very good. You will feel You need time and a quiet environment to connect with This week you need to let go of the past and any wrongs exceptionally well and upbeat about your future. You your soul and the energies around. Health, vitality and that you perceive were done to you. Especially if you are need to consider ways on how to maintain your good inner vibrancy will fill you with positive energy and dealing with chronic medical issues. Letting go will help health. You will enjoy peace, joy, and prosperity around inspiration. Creative ideas will occupy your mind. Career- you feel better. Think positively. You may find yourself this time and be filled with positive energy. Those who wise, you may be required to bring about some changes. exploring ideas and spiritual directions that you never have recovered from a serious ailment must follow the Some of you who are not satisfied with your current job, thought would appeal to you. Career-wise, you may be routine consultation. On the career front, you need to would find yourself looking out. Switching to a new role is inspired to start a new creative project, take up an art keep a close eye out for any cheating. Make sure you likely. The good news is that the job you land will be class, or even dance. You see potential in allowing your are doing things the right way. Then you’ll have nothing better than the previous one. Transfer to a desired place creativity to flow. Those looking for a job, a suitable job to worry about, even if someone is out to get you. In may require you to travel. On the personal front, you may offer matching with your profile may come your way. the matters of heart, you are not very vocal about your come across an analytical mind. Ensure you do not Those who are in a committed relationship, stick to feelings. If you love someone, express it. Your introvert engage in silly debates. Don’t ignore your loved ones. handling situations the traditional way. If you’re and individual personality will not help you get closer to Take some time out and show your concern. Let the heart suspicious of your partner for some reason, make a point someone you love. Trust your instincts. speak louder than the mind. to talk it out, even if you find doing so difficult.

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TAURUS April 20-May 20 VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 This week you are likely to enjoy happiness, good health This is a great time to consider what you are doing to You are a quiet and keen observer this week. Your and worldly pleasures. You tend to be enthusiastic. You increase your health and vitality. Plan your routine. perception about life will change, seeing the positivity must carefully weigh and consider what others ask you. Attend to your spiritual side in solitude and reach out to around. You feel healthier than ever. Avoid any You might find yourself thinking about a long holiday. others. On the career front, good news is on the cards. obsession/passion this week. On the career front, you You may travel abroad or just remain at home to have a You will reap the benefits of the choices that you make. will want your time and space and may spend some time break in order to rejuvenate yourself. Connecting to An opportunity may surprise you. Your company might in isolation. Those who are feeling exhausted and tired, Yoga, meditation, cosmic healing, learning new interests send you on a foreign assignment. This is a good time now is the time to take a break. Perhaps the trauma of is on the cards. Professionally, things are going very for those in the export and import business. You have the losing your job, financial and health worries, stress and well. Don’t take your initial success for granted. Enjoy the potential to crack the most difficult competitive exam and conflict with your colleagues are overpowering you. This success and have fun. Business is also going well at this face the interview with confidence. In love, those who are is not the time to make decisions, particularly when you time. On the relationship front, you need to analyse committed may find their workload or that of their are at your most vulnerable. On the love front, beginning whether you are being realistic with regards to love. partner to be interfering with the relationship. Make time of love, happiness and compassion is on the cards. The Don’t spend too much time in self-pity or wishing your and space for the relationship regardless of your jobs, start of a new relationship, be it a friendship or a life away. Put your anger in check. otherwise, things will suffer. romance will bring a smile to your face.

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GEMINI May 21-June 20 LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 Those of you thinking of self-improvement, this is the You can resolve all your health problems with your You should not run away from the reality it does not time to do so. Plan something creative to get yourself wisdom. With your experience and maturity, you can be in suit your personality. If you are dealing with a health busy and avoid stress. Take adequate rest and a good control of your life. Instead of being innovative, adapt to problem, you need to look for another health care diet to stay healthy. Tensions from the recent past the existing set of beliefs and systems. A new theory or practitioner. Plan a vacation in nature to rejuvenate would ease. Listen to your body and work accordingly. fashionable trends will not work for you this week. On the yourself. Avoid stress. On the career front, share your The spiritual journey would prove healing. Career-wise, career front, a foreign assignment is on the cards. There’s responsibilities as you may be overstressed. Share this is a good time to start planning long term. Work a very good chance that you are working far too hard for your thoughts with your friends. Looking at the past methodically. You are likely to get an intriguing recognition and money. This is the time to remind yourself will help you set the stage for the next phase. You have business opportunity this week. The investments you of your real value. In terms of your relationship, messages reviewed your past experiences and have learned from made are likely to bring in returns with interest. On the of love and affection will come your way. You feel them. All the pieces of the puzzle of your life are finally love front, you will face confusion. Think calmly and pampered and seek to rejuvenate yourself. Those who are coming together. On the personal front, true love, carefully about what your deal-breakers are in a single, a new suitor with whom you have a lot in common, balanced partnership, commitment, and all of the good relationship. Be honest with yourself first, and then with and who is also very adventurous, may enter your life. things that most of us hope for in love and relationship your beloved. There is a lot to look forward to. would be available to you.

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CANCER June 21-July 22 SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 PISCES Feb 19-March 20 Your physical strength is beyond comparison this An rise in your health and vitality is foreseen this week. Bring positive changes in your lifestyle, and make efforts week. Some of you may embark on an overseas trip or Those who are dealing with a serious illness, may find a to improve your health. You need supervised exercise and get an opportunity to work, study, or live overseas for healer. Think positively and expect the best. It’s important nutritional care. Outdoor games, swimming, gym will an extended period of time. Wherever you go, you will to share your spiritual understandings with others. Your draw your attention. On the professional front, you will encounter new experiences and welcoming hosts who life will deepen immeasurably if you reach out. Career- receive admiration from superiors and colleagues. The will embrace you and invite you into their world. wise, learn to delegate responsibilities, especially when work environment will be friendly and this would increase Overall, this is a good week. On the career front, you overloaded with work. You may face a dilemma at your your efficiency. You will be able to win the support of your will gain success. An enhanced status, promotion or workplace which demands action or decision. Analyse all seniors. Promotion/hike in salary is on the cards. You will designation is on the cards. Your abundant energy and available information before making a decision. On the benefit by improving your knowledge and skills. On the self-confidence will give you a boost to move ahead. love front, you are likely to question whether you and personal level, you are strong, courageous and will On personal grounds, you may meet a romantic your long-term partner should stay together. some of you establish yourself as a confident person. At home, your person. A good news, particularly in the matters of the may choose to go your separate ways. Singles, this is a domineering attitude could irritate others, and you may heart, is headed your way. Be open to exploring your time when commitment may be coming your way very find yourself alone. This is the time to tame your tongue feelings. shortly. and bring compassion and concern for the loved ones.

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ASTROTURF Durga guides us on how to use energy BHARAT BHUSHAN PADMADEO towards the desired destination, success Intelligently, a tiger approaches its prey, becomes more probable. Reflecting on which when within reach, it invokes all t the outset, let me greet the valued Remember, life is just not mechani- the attributes identified with Mother her energy and pounce upon it. But it readers on the solemn occasion of cal, bound by pre-mandated design para- Goddess during the process, if we could won’t go for the next kill till it doesn’t AShardeya Navaratra, dedicated to meters. In fact, human dynamism is quite imbibe them, life may turn rewarding become hungry again. So, the killing is Mother Goddess Durga, the epitome of complex, covering emotions, mind and and fulfilling. Hence, the relevance of this need based, not greed born. Demons Shakti. While I was scripting this piece, psyche, and even physiological wellbeing. festivity to have become a part of our appearing in different modes symbolise an admirer of this column landed up, All these aspects of life remain subject to annual calendar. all mental vagaries that Durga slays with who confronted me with vexing ques- lot of unpredictable twists and turns, Bear in mind; energy streams sourced her numerous weapons provided by dif- tions that deserves an answer. “Sir, is often turning our lives chaotic. What to nature hold the key to our existence and ferent Gods. Evidently, one would need to there any scope for some form God in makes life even more complicated is that all its functionalities. But energy is a dou- be on full mental alert to identify the existence in the higher realms, who may we remain an inseparable part of a large ble-edged weapon as the probability of its right weapon for the right occasion. Lotus selectively respond to our individualistic living order, in which every being is born use and misuse remains equal, according flower around her signifies a sense of prayer and grant us boons? With a scien- unique, carrying varying desire and mind as individualistic minds are inherently ori- detachment. It though grows in the mud tific bent of mind, how could you trends. That makes the world a natural ented. A look into the imagery of Mother underneath a waterbody, neither earth endorse such a mythical concept?” breeding ground for conflict of interest. Goddess will reveal that if offers lesson in matter nor water can stick to its leaves. Well, myths have been in circulation As a result, we have no choice than to go how to productively use energy. Ordinarily, going through the usual all through the run of civilisation across about in life with an assorted group of As the mythical story runs, when all mills of life, often one forgets the basics, the globe, serving great purpose in people — some may prove congenial and Gods, including Brahma, Vishnu, and as if they would have outgrown their lim- human life. Especially in Indian tradition, many more may stand in way of our Shiva pooled in their teja (shakti), huge its. But fundamentals never change. We, our ancient seers beautifully used the lan- desired destination. Amidst all these, how fire broke, out of which emerged Durga. therefore, need to be reminded at regular guage of mythical symbolism to impart to go about in life with ease and comfort, The message loud and clear is that collec- periodic interval which is why such fes- lessons vital to our qualitative existence. is the challenge before all of us. tively all odds could be overcome. That tivities occupy such an important place in For, imageries find an immediate appeal Out of many mythical deities in makes it incumbent upon us for remain- our life. overriding all barriers of lingua franca Indian circulation, the concept of Durga, ing conscious about our collective obliga- and intellectual levels. Some mythical with all the attributes assigned to the said tion together with our aspirational urges. The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant imageries help bring down even subtle imagery, carries great meaning for us. It is Remember, Shakti is purposely iden- and spiritual counsellor. Write to him at realities of life operative at unseen level not important whether there exists a tified with a motherly form. For, a moth- G-102, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony, within the scope of human comprehen- form God as such in the higher realms to er selflessly pools in all her resources and New Delhi-110 025 sion. Many others throw light on ‘conduct bless us. But, if by focusing attention on then takes all the pain to produce and Tel: 91-11-49848475/9818037273 rules of life’ as would ensure a smooth Durga’s imagery, we could gather up all nurse a child, meaning a productive Email: [email protected] run of life, individually and collectively. our internal resources to put in our whole application. She is mounted on a tiger. Website: www.bharatastro.com

TEAM AGENDA DESK > NAVNEET MENDIRATTA, CONSULTING EDITOR | H LAYOUT AND DESIGN > SATISH CHANDRA JAKHMOLA, SENIOR EDITOR (CREATIVE) Now you can write to us at [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | OCTOBER 6, 2019 sport 12 SUPEROHIT SHOW Sharma scores 2nd consecutive hundred as first Test heads for exciting finish in 67 overs, giving themselves 45 minutes on HITMAN’S HITS day four and the whole of day five to bowl out South Africa. In the end only 30 minutes of play was IANS n VISAKHAPATNAM now holds the record for most sixes in a possible due to bad light after South Africa match for India in all the three formats of the came out to bat. * The Mumbai batsman became the first game. At stumps, South Africa were 11 for one cricketer to slam twin tons in his maiden Test * India’s overall tally of sixes in this match with Ravindra Jadeja trapping first innings as an opener. is 27, which is the most by any team in a sin- centurion Dean Elgar in front of the stumps. * Rohit also joined an elite list of Indian gle macth in the history of Test cricket. The The visitors need another 384 runs for victo- batsmen who have scored centuries in both previous record was held by New Zealand, ry. innings of a single Test. The others who who smashed 22 sixes against Pakistan in The pitch remains slow but is offering turn achieved the feat include Vijay Hazare (1), 2014 while the previous best for India was with the odd ball rearing up from the spots Sunil Gavaskar (3), Rahul Dravid (2), Virat 15 sixes against Sri Lanka in Mumbai in 2009. Vernon Philander, without cap, celebrates with captain created. Ravichandran Ashwin, who took Kohli (1) and Ajinkya Rahane (1). * Rohit also surpassed Rahul Dravid for Faf du Plessis after dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara AP seven wickets in the first innings along with * With India looking to score quickly on most consecutive fifty-plus scores by an Jadeja, hold the key on the final day. Day 4 in order to force a result, Rohit was Indian batsman at home. Dravid had With the stodgy Elgar removed, the only on the offensive, hitting some trademark slammed six fifty-plus scores between 1997 SA batsmen can emulate other factor could be Quinton de Kock, who sixes. He hit seven maximums in the second and 1998 while this was the seventh time that has often proved to be a thorn in India’s flesh. innings to take his match tally to 13 — the Rohit went past that mark. His last seven Test Considering their spirited effort with the most by anyone in a Test match — going past scores in India read 127, 176, 50*, 65, 102*, 1st innings effort: Philander bat in the first innings, South Africa would former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram who 51* and 82. PTI n VISAKHAPATNAM be backing themselves to bat out the 90 odd struck 12 sixes against Zimbabwe in 1996. * Rohit also became the first Indian to get overs on the final day. * Navjot Singh Sidhu previously held the out stumped in both innings of a Test. outh Africa’s most experienced pacer The day once again belonged to Indian record for most sixes in a Test, hit- Interestingly, he never got out stumped in his SVernon Philander on Saturday said his Rohit, who played yet another ting eight against Sri Lanka in 1994. Rohit entire first class career before this match. team is still “within a shot” of winning the sublime knock at a brisk pace first Test against India and backed his bats- after the hosts bowled out South ed four boundaries off Maharaj to push up the off 106, and Rabada, who hit three welcome men to emulate their first innings effort on Africa for 431 almost one hour scoring rate. boundaries in his 15-run cameo. day five. into morning session, earning The luck was also on Pujara’s side as India batted for close to an hour in the In response to India’s 502/7, South a 71-run lead. Kagiso Rabada found the outside edge of his session and were 35 for one at lunch in 14 Africa exceeded expectations by scoring 431 Rohit also broke the record bat in the same over but on both occasions overs, extending their lead to 106 runs. in their first innings. At stumps on day four, of most sixes in a game with 13 the ball landed between first slip and wick- Maharaj dismissed first innings double they were 11 for one, needing another 384 maximums, surpassing Pakistan etkeeper before running to the boundary. centurion Mayank Agarwal (7) with a classi- runs for an improbably victory. great Wasim Akram who smashed Rohit too was fortunate when Senuran cal left-arm spinner delivery, which turned and “I still think we are in with a shot. They 12 in a match against Zimbabwe in Muthusamy caught him at long-on but after bounce enough to take the edge for a simple played really well, myself, KG (Rabada) all 1996. the review showed that he touched the catch at first slip. started well. Taking 70 runs lead we would Rohit smashed six sixes in first boundary rope while releasing the ball for a The hosts would have been better placed have taken it as they scored 500 runs. innings and seven in the second, legitimate catch on the second attempt. if they did not allow South African tail to get Hopefully we come ready tomorrow, bat well including a hat-trick of sixes off spin- Pujara, who hit 13 fours and two sixes, some handy runs in the first hour of play. The and take it real close,” said Philander, refer- ner Dane Piedt in the 56th over when survived a close DRS call on the last ball before 10th wicket stand between Muthusamy and ring to the 71-run lead they conceded to PTI n India were looking for quick runs. the break. Rabada fetched 35 runs. India. VISAKHAPATNAM His 169-run stand for the second wicket South Africa, resuming the day at 385 for Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up his First innings centurion Dean Elgar was with Cheteswar Pujara (81 off 148) set the tone eight, batted for 13.2 overs in the morning 27th five-wicket haul on Friday, added two the only South African to get out towards ohit Sharma for India’s second innings before Ravindra scoring valuable 46 runs courtesy debutant more to his tally to end with the innings with the end of final session. Philander expects smashed anoth- Jadeja (40 off 32), Virat Kohli (31 not out off Muthusamy, who remained unbeaten on 33 349 Test scalps. others in the team to rise to the occasion. Rer hundred and a 25) and Ajinkya Rahane (27 not out off 17) plethora of records as played their part. Considering the scenario, India set an improbable 395- Jadeja had come out to bat ahead of Kohli. run target for South Africa in With 175 for one at tea, India had the first Test which is head- extended their lead to 246 runs, scoring runs Pujara defends timing of declaration ed for an exciting final day. 140 runs in the session in 34 overs. Revelling in his new role, While stylish right-hander played in his PTI n VISAKHAPATNAM wanted to keep the ball hard for be easy for batting on a fifth day Rohit effortlessly walked his usual fashion and kept the scoreboard tick- start of day five. You don’t track. way into the record books as ing, Pujara found the going tough in the ini- enior batsman Cheteshwar want to end up bowling too “Hopefully, on day five, this he scored 127 off 149 balls, tial part of his innings which he scored eight SPujara on Saturday said that many overs and once the ball pitch wouldn’t be easy to bat on following his 176, to become runs off the first 62 balls faced. Indian team timed their second gets soft, it gets slightly easier to and there will be a little more the first ever batsman in the However, after the first drinks break of the innings declaration in such a bat.” assistance for spinners. We have history of Test cricket to session, he went on the offensive especially manner that they didn’t have to “We picked up a crucial already seen that the pitch offers score two hundreds in his against the spinners. He stepped out to the start with a soft semi new-ball wicket (Dean Elgar). So as a variable bounce, so the fast opening ‘debut’. spinners more often than not and other times on the fifth day of their first team, we are happy with the way bowlers will also come into In a debatable decision, he kept them guessing. Test. things went today,” said Pujara, play. I think so there is enough India batted late into the Thinking Pujara will dance down the Asked if the timing of dec- who scored a crucial 81 and rough for spinners and the final session on day four wicket again, Piedt dropped one short and laration was right, Pujara said,”It shared an 169-run stand with cracks will open up bit more on before declaring their sec- Pujara stayed back to pull it over deep mid- was. We did not want to bowl twin centurion Rohit Sharma. day five,” India’s ever-depend- ond innings at 323 for four wicket for a rare six. Before that, he collect- too many overs because we Indian players wait for review decision AP Pujara also felt that it won’t able No 3 said. Hardik undergoes back surgery Spurs fall in Community PTI n NEW DELHI London on 2nd October with Team India physiotherapist Mr AFP n LONDON keeping to double Brighton's lead hour mark. ndia all-rounder Hardik Yogesh Parmar. On Friday, a suc- before half-time and curled in his sec- Connolly was twice the quickest to IPandya on Saturday underwent cessful surgery was conducted. ottenham's calamitous week went ond of the day in style 25 minutes from react as he turned Dan Burn's cross a successful surgery for an acute Hardik will soon commence his Tfrom bad to worse as Mauricio time. goalwards and, after Gazzaniga spilled lower-back injury, which is rehabilitation process.” Pochettino's men were outclassed in a Last season's Champions League his first effort, the Irishman followed expected to keep him out of The all-rounder on his part 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. finalists have now won just three of up for his first Premier League goal. action for at least four months. posted a message on his Nineteen-year-old Aaron Connolly their opening 11 games of the cam- Tottenham have made a bad habit As per information received, Instagram account. scored twice for the Seagulls on his first paign and five of their last 19 dating of letting leads slip in recent weeks Hardik is likely to be out of action “Surgery done successfully. Premier League start after Neal back to when these sides last met in against Arsenal, Olympiakos, Leicester for a minimum period of 12-16 Extremely grateful to everyone Maupay had headed Brighton into an April. and Bayern, but when forced to mount weeks (3-4 months) and is for your wishes. Will be back in early lead. And while Pochettino could justi- a fightback themselves were found expected to be match-fit before no time! Till then miss me,” Four days on from a 7-2 thrashing fiably claim Bayern's ruthlessness in wanting. the Indian Premier League. Hardik posted a message with a at the hands of Bayern Munich in the midweek meant the scoreline was not Pochettino sacrificed club record “Hardik Pandya complained picture on his Instagram account Champions League, Pochettino was a true reflection of his side's perfor- signing Tanguy Ndombele at half-time of lower back pain after India’s on Saturday. looking for a reaction. mance, there was no excuse for being for Harry Winks and changed system final T20I against South Africa in Hardik first sustained the Instead, Spurs looked like a side thoroughly outplayed by a Brighton to a 3-5-2. Bengaluru on 22nd September. injury during the Asia Cup in devoid of confidence after getting off side that had not won in six league However, rather than turning the The BCCI Medical Team con- solution of this issue,” BCCI UAE last September. He recov- to the worst possible start when Hugo games. tide, it was Brighton who got the third sulted a panel of spine specialists issued a medical bulletin on ered in time to play in the IPL Lloris gifted Brighton the opener and The visitors' were on the back foot goal to kill the game off. in England and they recom- Saturday. and the World Cup before the injured himself in the process. from the off when injury was added to Connolly jinked inside onto his mended surgery for a long-term “The all-rounder travelled to injury resurfaced. The France captain dropped a insult for Lloris. right foot and curled brilliantly into the simple cross into the box and as he fell The Spurs skipper was given oxy- far corner to round off an afternoon backwards and landed awkwardly, gen and morphine before being taken that he and the Seagulls will long victory in 84 minutes against Maupay stooped to head into an to hospital and now seems certain to remember. Barty to face Osaka in final the Dane. empty net. miss France's upcoming Euro 2020 Son Heung-min and Harry Kane The Japanese insisted that Lloris was stretchered off with what qualifiers against Iceland and Turkey. then missed huge chances to pull a goal AFP n BEIJING night that she barely slept. she was the underdog against looked like an elbow injury and After a lengthy delay for Lloris to back that summed up Spurs' dire “I went to sleep at 4:00am, Barty. replaced by Paolo Gazzaniga. be stretchered off, Brighton pushed on week and leaves Pochettino with plen- aomi Osaka said that she I woke up at 6:00am, so solid They have played each Connolly took advantage of more rather than trying to protect their lead ty to ponder over the upcoming two- Nhad just two hours’ sleep two hours, I can’t really sleep other three times before with generous Spurs defending and goal- and were rewarded just after the half week international break. before crushing title-holder after my matches,” said Osaka. the 23-year-old Australian Caroline Wozniacki to sweep “I just feel like my adren- winning twice. into the China Open final on aline’s up more during the Barty said that she has Saturday. tougher matches so it makes it “never been happier” on and The 21-year-old Japanese harder to sleep.” off the court after she saved I was focussing on Olympic qualification as will play world number one “It’s definitely been a bit match point against Kiki Ashleigh Barty of Australia in crazy time-wise,” she added, Bertens of the Netherlands in today’s championship match in having returned to the court to their semi-final. winning medal was really tough: Avinash Beijing — and will hope to face Wozniacki less than 24 The French Open champi- have had a bit more rest. hours after defeating on committed 52 unforced PTI n NEW DELHI Doha. “I KNEW THAT I WAS Indian Army. came in March this year during The Australian Open Andreescu. errors but still just about "I now have nine months Asked why he was not try- the Federation Cup in Patiala. champion said But if the two-time Grand emerged victorious in a nail- lympics bound steeple- with me before the Olympics GOING BE REALLY TOUGH ing to catch up with the lead- During this period, he made an that she was so Slam champion was exhausted, biting 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (9/7) tri- Ochaser Avinash Sable on and I can prepare very well for TO WIN A MEDAL OR ing pack during the race, he improvement of nearly eight- hyped up after it did not show in a 6-4, 6-2 umph. Saturday said he was he it and do well in Tokyo. That FINISH IN TOP 5 OR 6. SO, said:"I was running at my pace and-a-half seconds. defeating focussed on qualifying for the was the plan I and my coach I FOCUSSED ON thinking of the Olympic qual- Avinash had made it to Bianca Djokovic enters Japan decider Tokyo Games, knowing fully (Amrish Kumar who is also in QUALIFYING FOR THE ification. I was not thinking Friday's finals in dramatic cir- Andreescu in well that a podium finish in the Doha) had planned," he added. much about the other runners. cumstances after he initially three thrilling TOKYO: World number by the Belgian to fight back. World Championships in Doha The 25-year-old farmer's OLYMPICS. I CAME OUT I was running according to the failed to make the cut in the sets on Friday one Novak Djokovic on Djokovic again picked up an was out of question. son from Mandwa village in FOR THE RACE THINKING time I want to clock." heat races on Tuesday. He was Saturday cruised into early break in the second set, and Avinash on Friday qualified Maharashtra clocked 8 minute TO QUALIFY FOR THE Avinash broke his own later included as finalists after the Japan Open final, survived all the four break points for the Tokyo Olympics in 21.37 seconds to breach the OLYMPICS” national record twice in three the Athletics Federation of thrashing David through the match. men's 3000m steeplechase by Olympics qualifying standard of days. He had clocked 8:25.23 India successfully protested that Goffin 6-3, 6-4. “I think we both served shattering his own national 8:22.00. a medal but if not my aim is to seconds during the first round he was obstructed by other ath- In the final, Djokovic will extremely well and precise, not record for the second time in Avinash said if not a medal, be among the top 5 or 6. That heats on Tuesday, bettering the letes during the heat race. face qualifier John Millman, too much chance for returners,” three days even though he fin- he will aim to finish in the top is why I focussed on Olympic then national record 8:28.94 "I would like to thank the who squeezed past Reilly he said. “Even though it was a ished 13th in the finals. 5 or 6 in the Tokyo Olympics for qualification first so that I can seconds which he did during AFI for the prompt protest. I got Opelka 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). two-set win, the quality of tennis "I knew that I was going be which he will not to slice at least prepare well in the next 8-9 the Federation Cup in March. a lot of support from the AFI The Serbian star was quite high.” really tough to win a medal or 12 seconds from his timing in months," he said. In fact, this was his fourth officials. After the race, they told dominated his semi- Djokovic won points on 87 finish in top 5 or 6. So, I the World Championships. "I need to cut down at least national record in one year. His me not to worry and I will be final, starting strong by percent of his successful first focussed on qualifying for the "I am feeling very happy to 12 seconds and run below 8 first national record (8:29.80) able to race in the finals. winning the first three serves and never committed a Olympics. I came out for the be taking part in my first minute 10 seconds by the time was set in September last year Ultimately, the protest was suc- games, picking up an early break double fault in the roughly 90- race thinking to qualify for the Olympics in Tokyo next year. of Tokyo Olympics. That is my during the National Open in cessful and I owe this result to while fending off fierce attempts minute contest. AFP Olympics," he told PTI from Every athlete would want to win target," said the havaldar in the Bhubaneswar while the second the AFI," he said.