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VOL 13 ISSUE 18 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● MAY 03 - 09, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news TRUMP PROPOSES NEW RESTRICTIONS FOR UN DESIGNATES MASOOD ASYLUM SEEKERS AZHAR AS GLOBAL TERRORIST Goal stands achieved, says 's Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin

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NEW YORK (TIP): Moments after the designated - "The biggest loophole drawing illegal aliens based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood to our borders is the use of fraudulent or Azhar as a global terrorist, India's meritless asylum claims to gain entry into our great country", said Trump. Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin thanked all countries for WASHINGTON (TIP): President their support. Donald Trump is calling for his "Big, small, all join together. Masood administration to restrict the asylum Azhar designated as a terrorist in @UN process for 'protecting the integrity of Sanctions list. Grateful to all for their our asylum system and responding to support" Ambassador Akbaruddin the humanitarian and security crisis at tweeted. our border', the White House says. Later in an interview with Times Now contd on Page 32 he said that India's decade long efforts finally paid off."This is a significant outcome, we have been at it for several years, today the goal stands achieved'. contd on Page 32

Future of Democracy United Nations designates Jaish-e- Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar (inset) as a in India - TIP Survey global terrorist. "Grateful to all for their India is going through the process of support", tweeted Ambassador Akbaruddin general elections to elect 542 Lok Sabha members and members to Legislative Assemblies in some INDIA GOVERNMENT States. The seventh and the last Massive Sikh Day Parade Taken phase of voting will be completed on REVISES POLICY ON May 19, with counting of votes taking place on May 23. Out in New York City CONSULAR SERVICES The present election has raised many TO ASYLEES issues, the most important being whether or not Democracy in India Asylees will now get will survive if the religion-centric BJP is back in power. visa and OCI cards NRIs are a wide-awake class and have evinced keen interest in the political goings on in India. They may be citizens of any country , but they carry India in their hearts. The Indian Panorama is conducting a survey on this single issue whether or not Democracy will survive in India if religion-centric BJP comes back in power. Details and certain clarifications are awaited Readers may please send in their from government of India, said Ambassador comments (not exceeding 300 words) Sandeep Chakraborty, Consul General of with their photograph and email / Photo / Baldev-BJ Video India in New York phone no. by May 12. Their comments will be published in May 17 issue of NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Sikh the Khalsa, the Sikhs. The Parade, popularly NEW YORK (TIP): In a significant the newspaper. Please email to [email protected]. Mail to P.O. Community of Tri-states of New York, New known as the Sikh Day Parade , attracted move, India has directed all its missions Box 190067 South Richmond Hill, NY Jersey and Connecticut took out a parade thousands from the Tri-State area and the abroad to abolish local blacklists 11419. April 27 in Manhattan, to mark the birth of neighboring States. contd on Page 32 contd on Page 32 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 NY/NJ/CT 3 US-India Business Relations: Willingness is the key, says Panagariya

BIDISHA ROY for major reforms including privatization NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Realizing its of public sector banks and land acquisition own interest in "giving ground" in a policies. bilateral relation is the key factor for Mr Sumit Ganguly CEO of Princeton India's growth, noted economist Arvind based software company GAVS, shared his Panagariya said while addressing a experience regarding doing business in the business delegation from India. US and offered suggestions to Indian An Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegates. delegation led by President Rudra Mr Rajiv Khanna, president of Indian Chatterjee visited New York on April 26and American Chamber of Commerce, in his attended a business seminar on US-India address said that West Bengal deserves to Business Relations organised by the Indian be showcased to the world as 'The Consulate, New York. Arvind investment destination' in India, citing Panagariya,professor of economics at some recent favourable statistics including Columbia University, who served as first From L to R: ICC President Rudra Chatterjee, Prof Arvind Panagariya, Deputy Consul General GDP Growth Rate. Incidentally, ICC is the vice-chairman of the government of India Shatrughna Sinha, and Sumit Ganguly CEO of GAVS leading and only National Chamber of think-tank NITI Aayog between January prior to this event, explained how India relationship stronger. The willingness of Commerce in Eastern and North-Eastern 2015 and August 2017and former Chief and US together can create a 'world class India to 'give ground to gain ground' is India operating from , West Bengal. Economist at the Asian Development system' for international business important as India sees its own interest in The event ended with a Q and A Bank, was the keynote speaker. collaboration which can also be followed by doing so. (As an example), India's stand on session. While answering a question by Deputy Consul General Mr Shatrughna other countries. In this regard, his Iran oil is a good compromise. There is Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, Chief Editor of Sinha, who moderated the event, additional comment was the "The comfort flexibility on US side as well," he said. The Indian Panorama, regarding ease of highlightedthevast development and level of Indians here makes a huge Citing the example of growth rate India doing business in India (On Ease of progress made by India, especially in the difference. This familiarity is the key to has achieved in the last 15 years, Prof Doing Business, we have moved from last few years, to become the seventh create world class system." Panagariya said that in the next 7-8 years 133rd position to 77th in the last three largest economy in the world and is In his keynote speech, Prof Arvind India would cross Japan and Germany and years but still lagging behind even expected to become the sixth largest this Panagariya detailed how the US-India become the third largest economy in the countries like Mexico), Prof. Panagariya year. relationship has transformed to a new level world. But for doing so, India needs to open emphatically answered that in next ICC President Rudra Chatterjee, who has from year 1998 onwards. "Things have gone up much wider liberal trade policies, he couple of years, India will jump fifty already held many had successful meetings to a very different level now. That is the reminded. Highlighting the priority areas, places from 77 in ease of doing business with business houses in DC and New York eagerness on both sides to build the Panagariya also emphasised on the need list. Cannes Lions honors UN Women’s Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka with LionHeart Award 2019

involvement has been pivotal to creating a announcement, Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka said, initiative has worked with members to space where industry leaders can set aside "It is an honor to be nominated for this conduct international research projects competition and unite for a common cause. Award on behalf of UN Women and The providing applicable insights for creating As the powerhouse behind the initiative, Unstereotype Alliance. I look forward to progressive portrayals of men and women which launched in 2017, she unites leaders what we will do next through this from around the world. In addition, Ms. to tackle the widespread prevalence of partnership to change the way the world Mlambo-Ngcuka and The Unstereotype stereotypes that are often perpetuated looks at itself and disrupt the social norms Alliance collaborated with Cannes Lions to through media and advertising content. that are holding us back. We are thrilled to introduce updated jury guidelines for the Philip Thomas, Chairman of Cannes be working with the advertising judging process, urging jury members to Lions said, "Phumzile's passion and tireless community to bring about positive change consider whether the work perpetuates Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka said, "It is an honorto be work to improve the lives of women and by influencing the way that both women negative stereotypes and inequalities. nominated for this Award on behalf of UN children around the world and bring about and men are represented." Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka will be interviewed Women and The Unstereotype Alliance. social justice represents the true An industry-led initiative, The on the Debussy stage at 5 p.m. on Friday 21 embodiment of the Cannes LionHeart Unstereotype Alliance, convened by UN June as the final session of the content annes Lions has today announced Award. Through her work on the Women, is a collaboration between program. She will accept the LionHeart Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Unstereotype Alliance she has brought industry leaders who have been champions Award at the final Awards Show closing out CNations Under-Secretary-General and together leaders from business, technology of addressing gender bias. Its members Cannes Lions 2019. Further information Executive Director of UN Women, as the and creative industries to consciously include global brands, advertising agencies about the Festival, which runs from 17 - 21 recipient of the 2019 Cannes LionHeart in consider how individuals are in and holding companies, associations and June can be found at www.canneslions.com. recognition of her advocacy for women, communications." organizations dedicated to advancing (Press release Cannes Lions/ UN Women) human rights, and social justice Introduced in 2014, the Cannes LionHeart representation. Since its launch in 2017, the throughout the world, and for her is an honorary Award presented to a person leadership of the industry-wide diversity or organization that has harnessed their initiative, The Unstereotype Alliance. position to make a significant and positive Throughout her career, Ms. Mlambo- difference to the world around us, with Ngcuka has championed women's rights particular reference to those who work through her involvement with projects and with brands and the advertising programs devoted to education, women's community. empowerment and gender equality and in As Executive Director of UN Women, Ms. 2018 was named by Apolitical as one of the Mlambo-Ngcuka is driving the role of most influential people in gender policy women in leadership, engaging men as around the world. Her work spans the allies, and ending discrimination and private sector, civil society and violence against women and girls through government. coalition and movement building among Her leadership of the Unstereotype global leaders in public and private sectors, Alliance recognizes the power of and with civil society. partnerships to accelerate progress and her Speaking in response to the THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

INDIAN AMERICAN ECOLOGIST RECEIVES Indian Doctor Creates History as NSF CAREER GRANT First Indian President of International Society of Nephrology

LONDON (TIP): Dr Vivekanand Jha Organization, Kidney Disease Improving created history when he took over as the Global Outcomes and the Declaration of President of the International Society of Istanbul Custodian Group, he has helped Chaudhary has been teaching courses in Nephrology (ISN) April 15 at the develop clinical practice guidelines and plant biology, environment data analysis conclusion of the World Congress of advocacy papers. and climate change at DePaul since 2016 Nephrology at Melbourne, Australia. He The International Society of is the first Indian and only the second Nephrology (ISN) is a global organization CHICAGO (TIP): Bala Chaudhary, an person from Asia to ascend to the of nephrologists and allied professionals environmental scientist at DePaul Presidency of ISN in the 59-year history dedicated to advancing worldwide kidney Universityrecentlyreceived NSF of the organisation. health. the ISN has over 10,000 members CAREER grant to study dispersal of Currently the Executive Director of and over 100 affiliated societies. The Dr Vivekanand Jha is the first Indian and only mycorrhizal fungi. George Institute for Global Health India the second person from Asia to ascend to the mission of ISN is to bridge the gaps of Chaudhary, an assistant professor of and Professor of Nephrology at Presidency of ISN in the 59-year history of the available care through advocacy and environmental science at DePaul, is University of Oxford, Jha is recognized organization collaborations, to build capacity with embarking on a deep dive into as an expert on the burden of kidney healthcare professionals via granting mycorrhizal dispersal mechanisms with disease and its socio-economic impact on has carried out large scale programs, education and research and to support from the National Science low-middle income countries. Having epidemiological studies, conducted key develop a stronger understanding of how Foundation. The Faculty Early Career joined the ISN community as an ISN clinical trials to find treatment for many to manage kidney diseases and engage in Development (CAREER) grant is NSF's Fellow, he set up his own laboratory at kidney diseases and conducted basic a collaborative effort to improve most prestigious award in support of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical laboratory research. Working with prevention, diagnosis and treatment by early-career faculty who have the Education and Research, Chandigarh. He organizations such as the World Health connecting communities. potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their Indian American Honored as UChicago's INDIAN AMERICAN CHICAGO BOOTH department or organization. The PROFESSOR ANIL KASHYAP $715,000, five-year research grant will First Schmidt Science Fellow support a multifaceted project that CHICAGO (TIP): Kasturi REAPPOINTED TO BOE'S FINANCIAL combines trait-based ecology, Chakraborty,an Indian American PhD POLICY COMMITTEE macroecology and physical laws to study student in UChicago, won the Schmidt dispersal of mycorrhizal fungi. Science Fellowship, awarded by Chaudhary has been teaching courses Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust in plant biology, environment data to excellent emerging scientists to analysis and climate change at DePaul support a year of postdoctoral This is since 2016 as an assistant professor in the research in fields substantially Kashyap's College of Science and Health. In her lab different from their current fields of second term in the Department of Environmental expertise. Chakraborty, a fifth-year in which will begin on Science and Studies, Chaudhary Yamuna Krishnan's laboratory, is the Oct. 1, 2019 examines soil ecological questions, with University of Chicago's first Schmidt a focus on mycorrhizal fungi, something Fellow. she has been studying since her own Born in Kolkata, India, Chakraborty CHICAGO (TIP): University of Chicago Booth School undergraduate days at the University of completed a BS in chemistry at St. of Business Professor Anil Kashyap has Chicago, where she earned a bachelor's Stephen's College at the University of beenreappointed by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer degree in biological sciences. before pursuing an MS in Philip Hammond as an external member of the organic chemistry at the University of Financial Policy Committee (FPC) at the Bank of INDIAN AMERICAN NAMED . Recalling how her father, an England. MARCONI SOCIETY PAUL organic chemist, built origami models This is Kashyap's second term. The three-year term of molecules and how her mother, a will begin on Oct. 1, 2019. His first term ends Sept. 30, BARAN YOUNG SCHOLAR clinical psychologist, worked with 2019. Dr. Vasuki children suffering from disease, The FPC was created in the wake of the banking Narasimha Chakraborty traces her desire to take crises by the Financial Services Act of 2012 to protect Chakraborty, a fifth-year in Swamy is a a chemical approach to studying and enhance the stability of the UK's financial system Research Scientist Yamuna Krishnan's at Intel Labs and laboratory, is the University biological problems to their early by identifying, monitoring and addressing systemic UC Berkeley of Chicago's first Schmidt influence. This combination of risks. Electrical Fellow interests led her to the Krishnan lab. "I Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, said, Engineering and saw Yamuna was from a chemistry background, and I liked her "I look forward to the FPC benefiting further from Anil's Computer Science outlook and what she was doing," says Chakraborty. "In her lab, I insights from academia, creative thinking and PhD went from synthesizing molecules as an organic chemist to willingness to challenge and to sharpen our working with C. elegans." communications." BERKELEY, CA (TIP) The Marconi At the University of Chicago, Chakraborty has focused on the Kashyap is the Edward Eagle Brown Professor of Society,dedicated to furthering scientific development of DNA nanodevices for the detection of ions in Economics and Finance at Chicago Booth, where he achievements in communications and lysosomes to examine how these organelles function. By teaches classes on central banking and financial crises. the Internet, will honor Dr. Vasuki correlating ionic imbalances with lysosomal disease severity,these His research focuses on monetary policy, financial Narasimha Swamy,Research Scientist at tools can enable quantitative detection of disease phenotypes in intermediation and regulation, and business cycles. Intel Labs and UC Berkeley Electrical cells derived from patients. This work has led to several Prior to joining the Chicago Booth faculty in 1991, Engineering and Computer Science PhD, collaborations with Fred Ausubel at Harvard, Dimitri Krainc at Kashyap spent three years as an economist for the Board with a 2019 Marconi Society Paul Baran Northwestern, and Paschalis Kratsios and Lev Becker at UChicago of Governors for the Federal Reserve System. He Young Scholar Award for her work to and has resulted in thirteen papers, four as first author. currently works as a consultant for the Federal Reserve design robust wireless protocol As a Schmidt Fellow, Chakraborty intends to study host- Bank of Chicago and as a research associate for the frameworks for ultra-reliable low- microbiome interactions in mammalian intestines. In humans, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He is latency communications (URLLC). genome of the communities of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that also a research fellow for the Centre for Economic Policy Read full story on live in and on the body, known as the microbiome, far exceeds the Research (CEPR). www.theindianpanorama.news size of the human genome. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NY/ NJ/CT FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 Queens Museum Beckons

BIDISHA ROY In two workshops at QUEENS, NY (TIP): The Queens Museum is Sugar Hill Museum and a culminating dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts parade and pop-up and educational programming for people in the New gallery at the York metropolitan area, and particularly for the Queens Museum, residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, children and their cultural, and international community. families will respond to a series of writing The museum is hosting a variety of events in the and drawing month of May. prompts to create MAY 4-25 - 3-Day Family Art-Making & Storytelling their own science Workshop in Partnership with Sugar Hill Children's fiction story of time Museum of Art & Storytelling travel A league of time-traveling beings from alternate worlds is heading towards earth for an emergency All events are free to students over 14 with a valid meeting of the worlds and to participate in a special The museum is hosting a variety of events in the month of May school ID. Educators are also invited to bring student parade to restore peace in the universe groups. In two workshops at Sugar Hill Museum and a May 8 - 2:00-5:00pm - What if Spring Senior Film May 18 - 1:00-8:00pm - Science Fiction Festival culminating parade and pop-up gallery at the Queens Series Presented in conjunction with Mundos Alternos, this Museum, children and their families will respond to a This series presents films that highlight the dramatic day-long sci-fi festival at Queens Library, Corona series of writing and drawing prompts to create their possibilities of altered time and space. In conjunction presents comics and zine workshops, virtual reality own science fiction story of time travel inspired by the with Mundos Alternos, the series goes beyond demonstrations, and opportunities for locals to meet exhibition Mundos Alternos, and their family, traditional sci-fi to explore "alternate worlds" whose and interact with noted science fiction authors and neighborhood and culture. characters interact with the supernatural. Each film is practicing scientists. The community festival will MAY 5 - SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION introduced by Mark Ethan Toporek, a member of the extend outdoors to Corona Plaza with a parade and join 2:30-4:00pm - Screening of Public Square Media's new Actors Studio, who also leads a post-screening QM cultural event series ¡CORÓNATE! that features short film, After Rikers, Justice by Design, which discussion. live music, dance, games, and an array of food options. explores NYC's vision for community-based jails as part Screenings in May include "Gattaca," "Charly," "Robot May 19 - 1:00-6:30pm - Public Program Series of its efforts to reform the criminal justice system. and Frank," and more. Mark Toporek leads a post- The sci-fi weekend continues at QM! Highlights The panel discussion that follows will feature two screening discussion. include a screening Alex Rivera's Sleep Dealer and a speakers from the Free Verse poetry project, Louis May 12 - 6:30-8:30pm - "Uchronias and Dystopian Q&A with the director; a performance by Jeannine Molina, First Deputy Commissioner, Westchester Futures: Latin American Science Fiction Cinema Han, Dan Riley,and Shuntaro Yoshida in the Panorama County Department of Correction, and more. of the 21st Century" Film Series of the City of New York; and a reading by reigning May 7 - 5:00-8:00pm - Queens Borough Student Presented in conjunction with Mundos Alternos and fantasy queen N.K. Jemisin. Arts Festival in partnership with MoMI and Cinema Tropical, this The Queens Museum presents artistic and Opening film series takes a decolonial perspective on Latin educational programs and exhibitions that directly A Celebration of the work of students artists from American science fiction cinema of the 21st century. relate to the contemporary urban life of its Queens public schools (grades Pre-K-12) with fellow May 13-19 - Teen Arts Week constituents, while maintaining the highest standards students, families, teachers, and school leaders. This First-ever citywide celebration of the arts for teens, of professional, intellectual, and ethical responsibility. program is presented in partnership with the NYC by teens! At QM, teens are invited to make art, share (With inputs from Queens Museum) Department of Education. poetry and perform music during an Open Mic event. Indian National Sentenced to 60 Months World’s Largest New City planned and to be for Human Smuggling Conspiracy built by a Korean in New York NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian national was sentenced April 23 for his NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The new will pour in. planners received from the Presidential leadership role in a complex, city in question will be located in an The costs for construction and office of Ecuador an official transnational conspiracy to smuggle island named Isla Puna in Ecuador, a materials will be paid by cyber money correspondence containing an aliens from India to the Unites States South American country where the like bit coins. The acceptability of the affirmative response to the proposed for profit, which claimed at least one equator crosses. This island, 22 times cyber money will be supported by project. (No. PR-CGATC-17247-0 which life and endangered many others. the size of Manhattan and 102 times the collateralization of the City's land. It can be confirmed by linking to the Yadvinder Singh Sandhu, 61, was size of Yoido, will be developed as a four- will also be jointly guaranteed by world- official website of the Ecuadorian sentenced to 60 months in prison dimensional, futuristic metropolis with class enterprises participating in the government) This has prompted followed by three years of supervised eight million residents. project. Although the bit coins are not discussions of the progress of the release. On Jan. 18, 2019, Sandhu At present, there is nothing issued by governments and are not project between the ministers in charge pleaded guilty to one count of noteworthy in the island other than a few backed by any guarantees, they still are in the Ecuadorian government and the conspiracy and 15 counts of smuggling shrimp farms. The planners say that circulated in the world financial market personnel of the A&K Group aliens to the United States for profit they will develop this island as an without any difficulty and are commonly Development, Inc. We have learned that before U.S. Magistrate Judge Silvia autonomous city similar to Hong Kong, utilized as means of investment. The A&K Group Development, Inc. is Carreño-Coll of the District of Puerto tentatively called NSC City, which will planners emphasize that the project presently in the process of selecting Rico. District Judge Carmen C. Cerezo issue its own passports to its residents. coins to be circulated in the process of enterprises who will participate in the accepted the guilty plea and sentenced The city will function as the political, this development would be even much project. the defendant. Sandhu was charged in economic and cultural hub of the 18 more reliable cyber money in which the Steve Choi is pursuing an ambitious an indictment returned by a federal countries in Central and South America. investors may comfortably make plan to create the world's best welfare grand jury in the District of Puerto A trillion dollars will be needed for such investment since they are supported by city and a four dimensional, futuristic, Rico on March 15, 2017. Sandhu has development. The planners foresee that the land on which a city like Hong Kong space city with eight million residents. also used the names "Yadvinder Singh the funds will be easily raised by means of will be built and since the world-class As a part of the project, 200,000 Koreans Bhamba," "Bhupinder Kumar," selling the land to be developed. Since this enterprises will jointly guarantee. will be moved to this city resulting in "Rajinder Singh," "Robert Howard city will be governed autonomously like The planners of such a city are AK effectively founding a second Korea. Scott" and "Atkins Lawson Howard." Hong Kong issuing its own passports and Construction Co. and A&K Group Concurrently with the progress of this According to admissions in Sandhu's since the benefits it will provide will be Development, Inc. based in New York. project, the planners are also planning to plea agreement, since 2013, Sandhu jointly shared by all the 18 countries of Steve Choi, representative of those implement infrastructure projects in the had a leadership role in a human Central and South America without any corporations, has been doing the 18 countries in Central and South smuggling conspiracy operating out of concern of interference by the planning and research for the past 20 America. It is learned that all these plans the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Ecuadorian government, the planners are years at his own expenses. After many have also been submitted to the Rico, India and elsewhere. positive that investors around the world turns and twists, on April 25, 2018, the government of Ecuador. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 NY/NJ/CT 7

DE BLASIO ADMINISTRATION Millennial desi women on a mission ANNOUNCES ALCOHOL ADVERTISING BAN ON CITY to make Kathak a household name PROPERTY NEW YORK NEW YORK (TIP): New York Kathak Festival produced its Inspiring conversation." Eminent artists contributed to the (TIP): Mayor Bill de first festival at the Ailey Studios and Ailey Citigroup Theater festival, including Pandit Divyang Vakil, Dr. Pallabi Blasio announced, this weekend on April 19-21, 2019. The first of its kind, the New Chakravorty,Dr. Purnima Shah. Dr. Sitara Thobani, and many April 30th, an York Kathak Festival attended by over 750 was a confluence of others. Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty and Air India Executive Order artists and Kathak aficionados coming together as a supported this important event. banning all alcohol community to learn, share, and connect over the 3-day event in The concert lineup included 50 dancers and 10 musicians advertising on City the heart of Manhattan. Originating in India, Kathak is a from all over the world. Prashant Shah, an Indian dancer now property. Under the classical dance that carries history in its very form. The New based in New York closed his showcase of traditional and order, alcohol York Kathak Festival is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by contemporary Kathak to a standing ovation. Shivangi Dake advertisements will "This order banning a team of 10 young professionals. "The NYKF organizing team Robert traveled the furthest-all the way from Singapore-and was be banned from City alcohol ads from City is mostly millennial women who live and work in the New electric. The weekend was closed with a finale by the festival's property, including property reaffirms our York + New Jersey area. The festival is our passion in addition guest of honor, legend Pandit Birju Maharaj and his foremost bus shelters, commitment to health equity and our stand to to our careers," said Meenakshi Lala, on behalf of the festival. disciple, Saswati Sen. Speaking about the event's organizers, newsstands, phone protect the well-being of Anisha Muni, also on the festival team said, "we created Sen said, "what the seniors couldn't do, these children have booths, Wi-Fi all New Yorkers", said this event with the done: bringing everyone together for Kathak." Maharaj, 81 LinkNYC kiosks and Mayor de Blasio intention of using art to years old and a highly celebrated 7th generation artist added, recycling kiosks. The bring community together "now you must support them." The FIA is a proud community order will take effect immediately,meaning any and create a platform for partner of the New York Kathak Festival. future contracts or contract renewals must Kathak to blossom in New York City. About New York Kathak Festival: The New York exclude alcohol from the advertisements. We're on a mission to make Kathak a Kathak Festival is a newly formed organization that Existing ads in these spaces will be allowed to household name." presents and promotes dancers, scholars, and remain until their contract terms end. In The festival created space for performance, practitioners of Kathak, a classical dance tracing addition, venues currently permitted to sell teaching, and discussion. Raoul Bhavnani of the its origins to India. We produce a festival alcohol, such as restaurants, stadiums, and India Center Foundation, co-sponsored bringing together established and emerging concerts halls, are exempt from the ban. panel discussions on critical artists from across the United States and "There's no doubt that far too many New conversations relevant to Kathak beyond. The New York Kathak Festival Yorkers struggle with serious substance dance. He commented: "An is produced by the American Kathak misuse issues, among them excessive honor to co-host an expert panel community, inspiring creative drinking," said Mayor de Blasio. "This order on the present, past, and future exchange between local Kathak banning alcohol ads from City property of Kathak dance today during artists and diverse New York reaffirms our commitment to health equity and the Kathak Festival weekend. audiences. our stand to protect the well-being of all New Well done to all the panelists who Dancer Anjali Nath For inquiries: Henna Khanijou Yorkers." grounded us in the living tradition, [email protected] Photo / Nicky Conti Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news gender, and the idea of the divine. 516-717-7433 NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Opens renovated Opthalmology Clinic New equipment will provide critical treatment forpatients with diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma

through the health system's capital budget, represents a vital patient service offered by the public health system. Providing ophthalmological services supports NYC/Health + Hospitals patient population and contributes to Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to guarantee health care for all New Yorkers. "NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is very excited to be able to offer enhanced services in our Ophthalmology clinic ELMHURST, NY (TIP): NYC Health and provide our patients with the latest + Hospitals/Elmhurst today announced advancements in treatment for eye that it has renovated and enhanced its disease," said Israel Rocha, Vice ophthalmology clinic to better serve President of NYC Health + Hospitals patients being treated for general and and Chief Executive Officer of NYC specialty eye services. The clinic now Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. "Many offers modern, state-of-the-art people in our community come to our technology designed to offer patients a clinic with conditions that can be easily wider range of services related to their treated if caught early. We know that eye care needs. The redesigned clinic saving a person's sight is a vital part of offers patients an enhanced experience keeping them healthy in the long-term, through individual exam rooms and an and we want to be proactive in ensuring improved registration process. Patients that we can accurately diagnose eye with conditions, including cataracts, diseases as early as possible so as to glaucoma, and vision disorders related prevent blindness and other to diabetes will be treated in the complications that dramatically affect a redesigned space. The space is located person's quality of life." on the second floor of Elmhurst's Read full story on Community Medical Center. The www.theindianpanorama.news expansion of this facility, funded THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

GUEST COMMENT directing the insurgency in Jammu and government restrictions. LeT's Kashmir. A specific reference to operations commander Zaki Ur Rahman Pulwama, which was in the original Lakhvi was granted bail some years ago A global label: on designating proposal, was also dropped, presumably despite the UNSC sanctions mandating to effect China's change of mind on the that funds and assets to the sanctioned Masood Azhar as global terrorist issue. Pakistan's claims of a victory in individuals must be frozen. It will take this are hardly credible; Masood Azhar is constant focus from New Delhi, and a With Masood Azhar listed as a terrorist, India must work to ensure the one of about twenty 1267-sanctioned push from the global community, to mandated sanctions terrorists who have Pakistani nationality, ensure that Masood Azhar is not just and more are based there, which is starved of funds, arms and ammunition asood Azhar's listing as a thorn in India's side, given the toll Azhar hardly a situation that gives it cause for as mandated, but that he is prosecuted in designated terrorist by the UN and the JeM have exacted, and Beijing's pride. It is necessary to recognize that Pakistan for the acts of terror he is MSecurity Council at long last veto of the listing three times between India's efforts and those of its partners in responsible for. Azhar and his JeM must closes an important chapter in India's 2009 and 2017 had driven a wedge in India- the Security Council have been rewarded lose all capacity to carry out attacks, quest to bring the Jaish-e-Mohammad China relations. Despite the frustration with a UNSC designation at its 1267 ISIL particularly across the border. Global chief to justice. He eluded the over China's last hold on a proposal and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee. The terror financing watchdog Financial designation for 20 years, despite his moved by the U.S., the U.K., and France focus must now move to ensuring its full Action Task Force will also be watching release in 1999 in exchange for hostages just weeks after Pulwama, the implementation in Pakistan. Pakistan's next moves closely, ahead of a after the IC-814 hijack, and his leadership government has done well to approach But this is easier said than done. decision, that could come as early as in of the JeM as it carried out dozens of Beijing with what the Ministry of Pakistan's actions against others on the June, on whether to "blacklist" Pakistan deadly attacks in India, including the External Affairs called "patience and 1267 list have been far from effective, and or keep it on the "greylist". Both financial Parliament attack of 2001, and more persistence". There is much in many cases obstructionist. Hafiz and political pressure should be recent ones like the Pathankot airbase disappointment, however, over the final Saeed, the 26/11 mastermind and maintained on Islamabad to bring the attack in 2016 and the Pulwama police listing released by the Security Council, Lashkar-e-Toiba chief, roams free, hard-fought designation of Masood convoy bombing this year. China's with no mention of Mr. Azhar's role in addresses rallies, and runs a political Azhar to its logical conclusion. opposition to the listing has long been a any of the attacks against India, or party and several NGOs without any () AS I SEE IT Dealing with fundamentalist terrorism India's experiments with POTA, TADA and UAPA have failed to deliver the desired results. Laws must be just By Gurmeet Kanwal and humane and not designed to be vindictive towards or shield any particular community or religious he terror strikes in New Zealand denomination. We are living in the age of 'new terrorism' that is far more violent and diabolical and our and Sri Lanka are only the most policies must keep pace with the emerging developments. T recent manifestations of what is rapidly becoming the new normal in this neutralized by an empowered anti- age of fundamentalist terrorism. It has terrorism agency. Comprehensive clearly emerged from the ongoing planning and better stage management investigations into the attacks in are necessary for the real-time Colombo that the terrorists involved had elimination of a group of terrorists linkages in India and Indian cities are during a strike while the terrorists are probably on the radar on the Islamic still on a killing spree. State. Though the Cabinet Committee on Ten years after the terror Security (CCS) gave its approval for the attacks, there is broad consensus that the establishment of a National Counter- response in November 2008 was slow, terrorism Centre (NCTC) following the laborious and poorly coordinated among Mumbai terror strikes, seven chief the Central and state governments and ministers virtually vetoed the NCTC on their various agencies. Coastal security the grounds that its functioning will was virtually non-existent; the Marine undermine the federal structure of Police were too few in number to India's Constitution and that it must not effectively patrol the vast area entrusted be placed under the Intelligence Bureau to them; they were ill equipped and (IB). The opposition came despite then inadequately trained; and, there was PM Manmohan Singh's assurance that, poor coordination between the Coast "It is not our government's intention to Guard and the Marine Police. It took far alter distribution of power between too long to begin flushing-out operations states and the Centre. The NCTC is to and then to eliminate the nine terrorists coordinate counter-terror measures, not who were holed up at three separate to infringe on state powers." locations. The NCTC was opposed despite the fact The government needs to review its that its structure approved by the CCS largely reactive policies and adopt pro- Easter Sunday terror in Sri Lanka was a watered-down version of the form active measures to fight terrorism, in which the NCTC had been conceived particularly the variety that emanates be just and humane and must not be amended to move 'law and order' from by then Home Minister P Chidambaram from the soil of inimical neighboring designed to either be vindictive towards the State List to the Concurrent List so as an organization capable of countries. The government must or shield any particular community or that the Central government can act on "preventing a terrorist attack, formulate a comprehensive approach to religious denomination. The experience its own initiative when necessary, containing a terrorist attack should one fight terrorism, and all organs of the of many other countries has proved that particularly in the case of externally- take place, and responding to a terrorist state must come together to implement a it is possible to formulate strong counter- sponsored terrorism. And, it is time the attack by inflicting pain upon the national-level counter-terrorism terrorism laws. The US established a government bifurcated the internal perpetrators." strategy. The government must draw up powerful Department of Homeland security function of the Ministry of The NCTC had been envisaged as an a strategy that is inter-ministerial, inter- Security following the 9/11 strikes and Home Affairs into a separate ministry umbrella organization, which would agency and inter-departmental in there has not been a major terrorist headed by a cabinet minister. exercise control over the other agencies. character. attack since then. Besides prevention through accurate It was proposed to be placed under the IB It must be ensured that the counter- One major lacuna in India's approach 'humint'and 'techint' intelligence and the existing Multi-Agency Centre terrorism policy is based on strong but to counter-terrorism is the gross gathering, successful counter-terrorism (MAC) was to be subsumed in it. The egalitarian laws. India's experiments disconnect between how the Central and requires the effective intelligence NCTC was to be tasked to draw up and with POTA, TADA and UAPA have failed the state governments view counter- penetration of terrorist groups so that coordinate counter-terrorism plans, to deliver the desired results. Laws must terrorism. The Constitution must be their leadership can be systematically contd on Page 32 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 PERSPECTIVE 9 INDIA POST-ELECTIONS

as to who is likely to join the BJP. It is a foregone conclusion that the defeated Congress party will be almost powerless. Let us assume that after the dust settles, Modi will succeed in putting By Ven Parameswaran together a coalition that will be approved by the President of India and the Indian Parliament. Now comes, the hard part, Present indications how to govern? Unless the ruling party has majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya are no party will be Sabha, it is difficult to get major legislations approved. Composition of able to get an Rajya Sabha is based on representation of different parties from various States. absolute majority As in the past, the BJP may not be able to enjoy a majority in the Rajya Sabha. The actual results of the election will to form the new give some indication on the degree of mandate, if any, Modi is able to get from government. It has the electorate. After the election, the reelected Modi will be highly confident. Voter enthusiasm. Long lines of voters waiting to cast their vote Thus, the huge election and its results been reported that offer many opportunities for Modi to transform India from a developing to a THE LARGEST ELECTION IN THE WORLD IS IN PROCESS IN INDIA. the BJP will be the developed country. Will Modi embark WHEN THE COUNTING OF VOTES IS DONE AND THE DUST SETTLES on an economic revolution that will only party that will create employment and start wiping out DOWN, WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED? WILL MODI TRANSFORM INDIA poverty? Will Modi finally make a FROM A DEVELOPING NATION TO A MODERN ONE? determination to build the most modern have a infrastructure that will deliver clean drinking water and electricity for 24/7 to successful experience of China, Japan, More than 25 CEO's of large Fortune commanding lead. all Indians? South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, 500 corporations in the USA are of India has many intrinsic strengths Singapore. Indian origin. An Indian is the that have not been capitalized within Will India open its economy and Dean of Harvard School of Business Therefore, BJP will India. The outstanding and liberalize fully? Will India take steps to Administration, that manufactures extraordinary success of overseas make India one of the easiest countries CEO's. The US elected two governors be given the first Indians in capturing the leadership of to do business with? of Indian origin, Bobby Jindal and almost all levels of society in the USA, FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL Nikki Haley. Indians are the leaders in UK, Ireland, Canada, Portugal, every discipline -law, engineering, opportunity to Singapore, U.A.E., and others make a SECURITY technology, medicine, music, business, refreshing contrast to the leadership President Trump is the first US science. Indian Americans are the form a government within India. Will Modi mobilize the President since India's independence to highest educated and earn the highest leaders of private industry in India and give unstinted support to India. India income in the USA. All these with coalition use their experience in transforming has been branded as the CLOSET ALLY professionals excel not because they India? Will Modi privatize 46 Public and the USA will allow India to transfer are of Indian origin, but because they Sector corporations and 145 Public 100% of any and all technologies. This are the smartest. partners. Enterprizes? will enable India to manufacture IBM IS THE SECOND LARGEST India is a net exporter of food. But products in India using most he largest election with 900 million there are 300 million poor in India going sophisticated and latest technologies. PRIVATE EMPLOYER IN INDIA, eligible voters began in India on hungry,while India is wasting 40% of its We know all modern wars are won by EMPLOYING 150,000 T April 11, 2019 and is continuing. food production, costing $40 billion per sophisticated technologies. IBM has more employees in India than The results will be announced on May 23, year. Will Modi start doing something As India transforms its economy thru even in its headquarters in the USA. that is almost six weeks from the start. about this sooner than later? economic revolution, it can also build the IBM is reaping profit and investing in Present indications are no party will be USA-INDIA CLOSEST ALLY most modern defense using Research and Development. The number able to get an absolute majority to form sophisticated technologies. of patents filed by IBM in India is a the new government. It has been RELATIONSHIP Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh were testimony. While India is criticized as reported that the BJP will be the only Prime Minister Modi must capitalize one country before independence. Modi not a business friendly, IBM's experience party that will have a commanding lead. on this new relationship with the USA. must give leadership and negotiate challenges it. Every cloud has a silver Therefore, BJP will be given the first President Trump has visited all major peaceful relations with Pakistan. lining! opportunity to form a government with countries except India. After forming Pakistan's economy is in shambles. If coalition partners. the new government, Prime Minister only Pakistan exterminates all its MODI MUST CAPITALIZE ON THE Therefore, the parties that are Modi should organize a warm reception terrorists and their organizations, ELECTION AND CLOSEST ALLY ambitious to plant their members as to President Trump. This visit must be Pakistan can open a new page. It is RELATIONSHIP WITH THE USA Ministers in the cabinet will try to woo well prepared. The USA private industry reported that after India's election, Prime Minister Modi. Because of is ready, willing and cooperate with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan India's GDP now growing @7% must political and ideological differences, India. It can help as much as it helped will be willing to get together with Modi. grow at least @10% for the next decade to Modi will try to offer partnerships to the China, if not more. India must create Helping to grow Pakistan's economy can modernize India and create employment. parties that are willing to compromise favorable economic and business help India's economy also. Fortunately, The USA because of unfavorable trade their ideology for the sake of united environment for private foreign the U.S. and the U.N. are applying balances with China wants to divert its front. investment. If India gives carte blanche maximum pressure on Pakistan to get imports from China. Modi has the Between the date of elections result as China did to the USA, India will make rid of all terrorist organizations. greatest opportunity to embrace the USA and forming a new government, the real a rapid progress. INDIA IS THE LARGEST ENGLISH and work together as China did. Modi election for power politics will take India should build large scale factories SPEAKING COUNTRY IN THE must discourage socialism and embark shape. This process will be exciting and to manufacture consumer and industrial WORLD. INDIA IS THE YOUNGEST on full-fledged capitalism. interesting to India and the world. Thus, goods for export. India has no choice but (The author is a former President & CEO, weaving of democratic fabric will be in to promote exports to create massive WITH 50% LESS THAN 25 AND First Asian Securities, NY, and Senior Adviser, full action. employment. India does not have to TWO THIRDS LESS THAN 35 Imagindia Institute, New Delhi, a think tank. There will be speculation every hour invent a new wheel. We have seen the He can be reached at [email protected]) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

MUSHARRAF’S TREASON TRIAL POSTPONED TO King Rama X — from pilot JUNE 12 ISLAMABAD (TIP): A special prince to powerful monarch court accepted former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ’s request on May 2 to postpone the hearing of a treason trial against him until after Thailand's king marries bodyguard, names her queen the month of Ramzan owing to his (TIP): Thailand’s King poor health. Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindrade A three-member bench headed by Bayavarangkun will be officially Justice Tahira Safdar adjourned the crowned as the 10th king of the Chakri case hearing till June 12 after the dynasty on May 4, after taking the former military dictator’s counsel throne following the death of his Salman Safdar told the court that his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in client could not travel to Pakistan to late 2016. attend the hearing due to his medical The 66-year-old constitutional condition, Geo News reported. monarch had a pre-coronation surprise The counsel, in an application on for his subjects: He married for the behalf of Musharraf, stated that fourth time on Wednesday and named despite “strong willingness and his new wife as queen. eagerness to return to Pakistan, life- During 18 months of his reign so far, threatening ailments and medical Vajiralongkorn, also known by the title complications had forced him not to King Rama X, has moved to consolidate appear before the special court”. the authority of the monarchy, “He is ashamed and apologetic for including taking more direct control of not being able to reach (in time). He is the crown’s vast wealth with the help of buildings and private businesses. earning a bachelor’s degree in military unable to walk,” the counsel said, Thailand’s military government. Public criticism of the king or his studies from the University of New adding that he had spent three days In one of his most visible initiatives family is illegal, with insults to the South Wales in Australia. with Musharraf and was “shocked to he has signed up some 5 million Thais monarchy punishable by up to 15 years According to the king’s official see that he could barely even speak”. to a new volunteer corps, whose in prison under Thailand’s strict lese biography, he is a qualified helicopter “The doctors have said it is not safe members salute a portrait of the king majeste laws. and fighter pilot and served as a career for him to travel in this condition,” the before going out to work on community Vajiralongkorn was born on July 28, officer in the Royal Thai Army, where counsel said. He then asked the court service projects such as cleaning public 1952, the second of King Bhumibol and he saw action against communist to postpone the hearing until after spaces. Queen Sirikit’s four children and their insurgents in Thailand in the 1970s. Ramzan. — IANS Devotion to the monarch is an only son. As king, he is now commander-in- ingrained part of Thai culture that After completing primary education chief of the armed forces. Since he ‘IMRAN’S CHINA TRIP deepened during Bhumibol’s 70-year in Thailand, he was educated at private ascended the throne, Vajiralongkorn PLAYED CRUCIAL ROLE’ reign. Vajiralongkorn’s portrait has schools in Britain and Australia, before has asserted his authority in several ISLAMABAD (TIP): The replaced or hangs alongside that of his attending Australia’s Royal Military ways, according to analysts observing “breakthrough” in designating Masood late father in many streets, public College Duntroon, in Canberra, and his public actions. — Reuters Azhar as a global terrorist came during Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to China where the two sides Sri Lanka to freeze assets of terrorists PAKISTAN COAST agreed to withdraw their opposition to the latest move to blacklist the JeM GUARDS SEIZE chief, a media report said here on May 2. involved in Easter bombings The US, France along with the UK had COLOMBO (TIP): The Sri Lankan was the bomber at the St Sebastian's NARCOTICS OVER moved the proposal to designate Azhar authorities are taking steps to freeze the Church at Katuwapitiya, Negombo, the as a “global terrorist” in the UN assets of terrorists involved in the Western coastal town. $24M Security Council’s 1267 Al Qaeda Easter Sunday bomb blasts, a media The official said that the CID is taking Sanctions Committee in February, just report said on May 2. these steps in line with the Convention ISLAMABAD (TIP): The days after the deadly Pulwama attack. The Criminal Investigation on the Suppression of Terrorist Finance Pakistan Coast Guards have A veto-wielding permanent member Department (CID) is in the process of Act and the Prevention of Money recovered narcotics worth over $24 of the UNSC, China was the sole hold- identifying and compiling the list of Laundering Act. On the identification of million during an operation near out in the 15-nation world body on the assets belonging to those involved in the those involved the country's worst terror Jiwani town of Balochistan bid to blacklist Azhar, blocking four attacks, police spokesman S P Ruwan attacks, he said that though CID has province, officials said. attempts since 2009 by placing a Gunasekera was quoted as saying by the identified nine terrorists, "further DNA Safeer Mehdi, a spokesperson of “technical hold” and asking for “more Daily Mirror. tests will be conducted to ensure proper the Pakistan Coast Guards, told time to examine” the proposal. Nine suicide bombers carried out the identification of the suicide bombers Xinhua news agency that they Hours after sanctions were imposed series of devastating blasts that tore who carried out the Easter Sunday received a tip-off regarding a on Azhar, the Express Tribune, quoting through three churches and three luxury attacks and those who were involved in possible bid to smuggle high- diplomatic sources, reported that hotels, killing 253 people and injuring the shoot-out in Kalmunai on Friday.” quality narcotics to some foreign Pakistan and China held extensive 500 others. Six children and three women were countries. discussions before making a decision on The details of the attackers and their among 15 people killed on Saturday Acting on the intelligence the Azhar issue. “It is believed that the relatives linked to the bombings was when militants linked to the Easter report, the Coast Guards launched breakthrough came during the recent released by the police on Wednesday. Sunday bombings opened fire and blew an extensive operation in the area visit of PM Imran Khan to China where Police identified Mohamed Cassim themselves up during a fierce gun battle and recovered 350 kg of hashish both sides agreed to withdraw Mohamed Zahran also known as Zahran with security forces in the Sri Lanka's hidden in the ground at a beach in opposition to the latest move after Hashmi to have led the team of suicide Eastern province. Jiwani. realising that Islamabad’s concerns bombers. Hashmi, the leader of ISIS The shootout occurred as the security The Pakistan Coast Guards were addressed,” the report said. But the linked local outfit National Thowheeth forces continued their hunt for members handed the drugs to the anti- source told the paper that the listing Jamath (NTJ), blew himself up in the of the NTJ that carried out the attacks. narcotics force who would later does not mean the person should be posh Shangri-La hotel. He came from the Meanwhile, the special panel destroy them as per their schedule, detained. Another official claimed that Muslim majority area in Kathankudi in appointed by President Maithripala Mehdi added. authorities were “unaware” of Azhar’s the eastern province, Gunasekera said. Sirisena to probe the attacks will release No arrest was made, but security whereabouts. The report also claimed His brother Mohamed Nazar its report on May 6. The special panel forces have increased vigilance that Islamabad agreeing to the Mohamed Azath was the suicide bomber was appointed to report on the alleged and monitoring in the area in designation of Azhar as a global at the Zion church in the eastern town of security lapse which paved the way for efforts to get clues of drug terrorist was a “paradigm shift” in the Batticaloa while his another brother the local jihadist group NTJ to carry out peddlers. IANS country’s approach. IANS Achchi Mohamed Mohamed Hasthun the attacks. PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

FOUR MEMBERS OF SIKH FAMILY KILLED IN US Lawmakers Praise AAPI's CINCINNATI CINCINNATI (TIP): Four members Growing Clout in Advocating for of a Sikh family have been killed in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, April 28. Three women and a man were fatally shot inside their home in a West Effective Health Care in US Chester apartment complex in WASHINGTON (TIP): Healthcare Cincinnati around 9:50 p.m. (local continues to be at the center of the time). national debate, especially after the The victims have been identified as Trump Administration's efforts to Hakikat Singh Panag, 59, his wife, dismantle Affordable Care Act, and to do Paramjit Kaur, 62, their daughter, away with the Individual Mandate, Shalinder Kaur, 39, and his sister-in- affecting almost everyone in the country. law, Amarjit Kaur, 58. One of them was Association of American Physicians an Indian national on a visit to US of Indian Origin (AAPI), the largest while others were persons of Indian ethnic organization of physicians, origin representing over 100,000 physicians of India's External Affairs Minister Indian origin, wants to make their voices Sushma Swaraj made it clear that it is heard on Capitol Hill and around the not a hate crime. "The matter is under nation, particularly on issues relating to investigation by the Police but it is not healthcare. a hate crime. Our Consul General in Indian-Americans constitute less than New York is coordinating with the one percent of the country's population, concerned authorities and will keep but they account for nine percent of the me informed me on this", she wrote on American doctors and physicians. One twitter. out of every seven doctors serving in the AAPI leadership with Ambassador Shringla "We have just had a conference call US is of Indian heritage, providing with West Chester Township Police medical care to over 40 million of US Frank Pallone (D-NJ); Rep. Phil Roe, MD importance of young physicians in Chief Joel Herzog & other detectives population. (R-TN); Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD); Rep. AAPI, who are the "future of AAPI." He on the case. We are working closely AAPI leaders and members brought to Andy Harris, MD (R-MD) and several highlighted the efforts of the current with the Police & family" Indian the fore some of the major concerns of other leading lawmakers addressed the team under his leadership" to make Consulate in New York wrote on the Indian-American community, AAPI delegates and listened to their AAPI financially sound and stable for Twitter. No arrests have been made particularly those affecting the concerns and promised support. the years to come." yet. physicians and their patients during A White Paper outlining the concerns "We are pleased with the enormous AAPI's Legislative Day on Capitol Hill, of the fraternity was submitted to turnout of both AAPI members and the Indian American Named Washington, D.C., on April 30th, 2019. lawmakers who addressed the delegates. showing of bipartisan members of Chair of Department of Attended by several key leading Some of the issues outlined in the White Congress at this year's Legislative Day," Congressmen and women from both the Paper included, Increased Residency said Dr. Parikh, AAPI President. "It is a Health, Behavior and major political parties, the event held at Slots, Immigration Reform, Medicare testament to the strength of AAPI's Society at Johns Hopkins the Rayburn House Office Building, and Medicaid Reimbursements, Tort reputation as strong leaders, with our highlighted key issues affecting Reform, Repeal of the Individual physicians proudly serving as health Bloomberg School of physicians and the country in general. Mandate, Lowering the Cost of care providers in all 50 states. With this Public Health House Majority Leader, Rep. Steny Hoyer Prescription Drugs, and, The South event, we are building a strong (D-MD), Rep. Ami Bera, (D-CA); Rep. Raja Asian Heart Health Awareness and foundation for future advocacy and NEW YORK Krishnamoorthi, (D-Illinois); Rep. Tulasi Research Act of 2017. legislative successes at both the federal (TIP): Dr Rajiv Gabbard (D-HAWAI) , Rep. Michael Guest In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Naresh and state level," said Parikh. Rimal, a (R-MS); Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC); Rep. Parikh, President of AAPI, stressed the contd on Page 30 leading expert on health behavior More Affluent Executives or Celebrities might be charged change and on social norms, has been in Nationwide College Admissions Scam, says report named chair of BOSTON (TIP): In March 2019, exams, which included having the the Department dozens of people were arrested in a children purport to have learning Rimal will assume his of Health, nationwide college admissions scam disabilities in order to obtain the new role at the Behavior and that facilitated cheating on college required medical documentation. Once Bloomberg School on Society at the entrance exams and the admission of the extended time was granted, Singer August 1. Johns Hopkins students to elite universities as allegedly instructed the clients to Bloomberg School of Public Health. purported athletic recruits. Athletic change the location of the exams to one Rimal will assume his new role at the coaches from Yale, Stanford, USC, Wake of two test centers: a public high school Bloomberg School on August 1. Forest and Georgetown, among others in Houston, Texas, or a private college Rimal's research focuses on the use of as well as parents and exam preparatory school in West Hollywood, social and behavioral theory for disease administrator were arrested by federal Calif. prevention and harm reduction. Since agents in multiple states on March 12 It is further alleged that throughout Actress Felicity Huffman has admitted to 2013, Rimal has served as a professor and charged in federal court in Boston. paying a college counselor $15,000 to arrange the conspiracy, parents paid Singer and chair of the Department of Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity for cheating on her daughter's SAT test approximately $25 million to bribe Prevention and Community Health at Huffman were the high-profile parents coaches and university administrators Milken Institute School of Public charged in the alleged scam. Angeles in April, the report says. to designate their children as purported Health at the George Washington Now according to a report published William "Rick" Singer, 58, of Newport athletic recruits, thereby facilitating University. Previously, he was a faculty in The New York Times, prosecutors are Beach, Calif., was the mastermind of the children's' admission to those member in the Bloomberg School's pursuing a new set of parents in the the racketeering conspiracy and many universities. Department of Health, Behavior and college admissions scandal including of his clients were in the Los Angeles Hollywood actress Lori Loughlin and Society from its inception in 2005 until some celebrity parents in Los Angeles. area. her husband designer Mossimo 2013. Prior to joining the Bloomberg The prosecutors have informed some of According to the charging documents, Giannulli have pleaded not guilty in the School faculty, Rimal was an assistant the parents that they are under Singer facilitated cheating on the SAT casewhile actress Felicity Huffman has professor at the University of Texas at investigation and the lead prosecutor and ACT exams for his clients by admitted to paying a college counselor Austin. (Read full story on conferred with lawyers for at least two instructing them to seek extended time $15,000 to arrange for cheating on her www.theindianpanorama.news) of these parents during a trip to Los for their children on college entrance daughter's SAT test. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 US 13

ON FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT Indian diaspora is One of the Greatest TO LOS ANGELES, INDIAN ENVOY HOSTS DIVERSE Assets, says Ambassador Shringla at ENGAGEMENTS Community Reception in Maryland

fields like medicine, business, engineering, technology, academia, entrepreneurship etc. is duly acknowledged in the country. India regards its diaspora, especially in the US, as one of its greatest assets and looks forward to your help and support in the development of our country in various domains as also to strengthen the Indo-US relationship", he said. Ambassador spoke of the strong India- US relationship as well. "Our relationship with the US has also progressed and we are now close strategic partners. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant Congressman Brad Sherman honouring Ambassador Harsh V Shringla by convergence of views and evolved a presenting the U.S. flag that has been close partnership on a whole range of flown over the U.S. Capitol issues affecting both the countries. In this endeavor, your support and LOS ANGELES (TIP): India's contribution are well recognized,and I Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Ambassador addressed some 500 members of the Indian community at hope that you will continue to contribute Shringla undertook his first official a reception hosted by the National Council of Asian Indian Associations. The community whole heartedly in the days ahead as visit to Los Angeles April 26-27. On the honoured him on the occasion well." first day of his tour, he had a number He thanked NCAIA for organizing the of diverse engagements, including MARYLAND (TIP): Ambassador contribution of the Indian diaspora in program along with participating meetings with Mayor of Los Angeles Harsh Vardhan Shringla on April 28 strengthening these ties. organizations like Global Organization Mayor Eric Garcetti at the City Hall; addressed some 500 members of the "The Indian American community in of Peoples of Indian Origin, National Randy Wotring, COO and senior Indian community at a reception hosted the United States has made a mark for Federation of Indian Association, executives of AECOM, a major by the National Council of Asian Indian itself and is well regarded across the American Telugu Association, investor in India's Infrastrcture Associations (NCAIA) at Montgomery country.With estimated 4 million Indian American Hindu Coalition and many development; Nicole Clemens, County, Maryland. In his keynote -American population in the US, its other organizations for their President and senior executives of address, Ambassador lauded the achievements and excellence in diverse contribution and support. Paramount Pictures & TV; Michael D. Rich, CEO, RAND Corporation and INDIAN-ORIGIN research analysts; and a number of Raghuram Rajan’s Latest Book Calls Los Angeles based businesses at a US FAMILY MOWED India Business Council event. Consul General of India in San Francisco DOWN BY US WAR for a New Social Contract Sanjay Panda and USIBC President VETERAN IN Nisha Biswal accompanied the ambassador. CALIFORNIA On the second day of his tour in Los SAN JOSE (TIP): An US Iraq Angeles and before departing for war veteran intentionally ran Washington DC on 27 April 2019, down a family of Indian origin Ambassador Shringla hosted a in California thinking they reception for the Indian community were Muslims, according to based in Southern California along media reports. with Congressman Brad Sherman, co- The attack took place in Chair of the House India Caucus and Sunnyvale on Tuesday, April Chairman of the House Foreign 23 when Isiah Peoples, an Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the African American war Pacific. Mayor Harry Siddhu and over veteran was on his way to a 120 prominent representatives of the Bible study group when he Indian community attended the event. drove his car into the In his address, the Ambassador lauded pedestrians, ABC7 TV quoted the contribution of the Indian police as saying. Peoples diaspora in USA to the flagship The former Governor of Reserve Bank of India makes a case for giving more power to local communities "intentionally targeted the programs of the Government of India, victims based on their race CHICAGO (TIP): In hisnew book unleashed when an imagined community, including #Digital India, #Make in and his belief that they were Raghuram Rajan, a long-time finance such as the nation, fulfills the need for India, #Gyan,etc. of the Muslim faith," professor at the University of Chicago Booth belonging that the neighborhood can no Earlier in the day, Ambassador Sunnyvale police chief Phan School of Business and former Governor of longer meet. He argues that many of the attended a community reception by Dr. Ngo said. Reserve Bank of India, makes the case for world's most pressing political and Amarjit S Marwah a renowned public A 13-year-old girl identified as giving more power to local communities. economic concerns-including the rise of figure and community leader in Dhriti was in coma and fighting In his new book, The Third Pillar: How populist nationalism and growing Malibu. for her life after the attack and Markets and the State Leave the Community inequality-reflect technological changes Congressman Brad Sherman, her father and 9-year-old Behind (Penguin Press), Rajan presents a that are creating an imbalance in the three Consul General Sanjay Panda, Mayor brother Prakhar were also radical rethinking of why capitalist pillars that hold up society: government, the Pro Tem Karen Farrer of Malibu City hurt. Peoples was produced in a democracies have been so successful in the markets, the community. - Why do our and prominent representatives of the San Jose court on April 26 and past and why the consensus behind them is neighbours matter when we can reach Indian community were present. charged with attempted breaking down today. people across the world? The answer is in ( Source - Embassy of India Facebook Page) murder. Rajan explores the passions that are his book. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 PM Modi gets clean chit from poll panel on ‘Nuclear Button’ remark

NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister was given a clean chit by the Election Commission today - his third in three days - for his comment that India too has BIOPIC ON MODI TO nuclear weapons and does not care about Pakistan's threats. The comment, the Election RELEASE ON MAY 24 Commission said, does not violate the Model MUMBAI (TIP): The makers of Vivek Code of Conduct - a set of dos and don'ts for Oberoi-starrer biopic on Prime Minister political parties and the government ahead of Narendra Modi on Friday announced that elections. the film would be released countrywide on Highlighting the party's national security May 24, a day after the results of the Lok theme at a rally in Rajasthan's Barmer, the Sabha elections are declared. Prime Minister had jeered at Pakistan. The film, ‘PM Narendra Modi’, was earlier "India has quit the policy of being scared of set to release on April 11 but was banned by Pakistani threats... Else, every other day they the Election Commission. announced, 'We have nuclear button, we have In its order last month, the EC had banned nuclear button'. So what do we have then? Are the screening of the film during the poll those being saved for Diwali?" he had said. period, saying any such film that subserved His remarks were vehemently panned by purpose of any political entity or individual the opposition, which said it was "boastful" ELECTION COMMISSION GIVES CLEAN CHIT TO should not be displayed in the electronic and "irresponsible". media. The Congress's Anand Sharma said such RAHUL OVER SPEECH AGAINST AMIT SHAH The EC order had come a day before the statements "point to the growing desperation" movie was to be released. of the BJP. "Prime Minister's boastful claims The Election Commission has held that The BJP had complained to the EC about Producer Sandip Ssingh said he hoped the of being ready for a nuclear missile attack on Congress President Rahul Gandhi did not the comment. film would have a smooth run in the Pakistan and US intervention are uncalled for violate the model code of conduct during The remark had prompted a strong theatres. “As a responsible citizen we respect and not in interest of national security," he an election speech in Madhya Pradesh rebuttal from Amit Shah, who questioned where he called his BJP counterpart Amit the law of the country. After a lot of tweeted. the opposition leader's "legal knowledge" Shah a "murder-accused. discussions and keeping the curiosity and The Election Commission was asked by the and said the "fake" charge was dismissed excitement about the film in mind we have Supreme Court today to expedite their Giving a clean chit to Rahul Gandhi, EC as "politically motivated" by the court long ago. decided to release the film immediately after decision on the pending complaints against officials said the "complaint was examined in detail and after examination of the the Lok Sabha election results,” Singh said PM Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah. The court "Let me tell you the gist of the order. I was complete transcript of speech sent by the slapped with a fake case and the court has in a statement. has given it time till Monday. district electoral officer of Jabalpur, the “We are now releasing our film on May 24. The Congress, whose appeal was being already passed its order that it was a Commission is of the considered view that politically motivated allegation and was This is the first time a film will be promoted heard by the top court, has contended that no violation of the model code of conduct without any evidence. I don't want to make for only four days. I hope now nobody has altogether, 11 complaints are pending against is made out." any comment on the legal knowledge of any problem with the film and we are hoping the Prime Minister and Mr Shah. The Rahul Gandhi made the purported remark Rahul Gandhi," he said. for the smooth release this time,” he added. Commission, which resolved the third during an election rally in Sihora district of In 2014, a special court discharged Amit Directed by Omung Kumar, the film also complaint today, has eight more to go. Madhya Pradesh on April 23. Attacking the Shah in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh and features , , The Commission has asked for time till BJP president, Rahul Gandhi reportedly Tulsiram Prajapati encounter killing cases, Prashant Narayanan, Zarina Wahab, Barkha Wednesday, saying it has its hands full with said, "Murder accused BJP chief Amit holding there existed "no case" against Sengupta and Darshan Kumaar. conducting the elections and complaints Shah. Wah, kya shaan hai! (Wow, what a him and that he had been implicated for Suresh Oberoi and Anand Pandit are co- against other leaders, but the court refused a glory!)." "political reasons. producers of the film. Source: PTI larger window. 2019 hustings may create history with record polling MUMBAI (TIP): The country may see the highest voter turnout since Independence in SC asks EC to consider the ongoing Lokh Sabah polls if the first four rounds, which clocked 67 per cent polling, is any indication says a report. starting polling at 5 am Last hustings had closed with the highest The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the turnout at 67.6 per cent and if the remaining Election Commission to pass necessary three phases of the seven- legged election orders on a plea seeking to begin voting at 5 season record more turnouts then this am instead of 7 am in view of the Ramzan election will create history since month. It is coinciding with the remaining Independence, says SBI Research. phases of voting in the general election. Normally, psephologists and political pundits consider a higher voter turnout as an States like Maharashtra where the elderly indication of anti-incumbency. population is higher than national average Of the 543 Lok Sabha seats, voting has been has witnessed an increase in voter turnout, completed in 373 seats (69 per cent of the total though marginally. seats) in the first four of the seven phases, In Karnataka and that are relatively which will end on May 19 after beginning on older states (8.6 per cent elderly population, April 11. which is much higher than the national A phase-wise turnout rate indicates that average) there is also an increased 1.8 per cent polling in 2019 is more or equal to the 2014 more voting (or 1.1 million), it said. rate, except for the third phase. Overall Women voters who were previously missing turnout after the four rounds this time is 67 from electoral process due to various socio percent compared to 67.6 percent in 2014. two states went to polls, is coming 67.9 per percent, which is the highest for the city since economic reasons, their numbers have come “If the same trend continues, this year’s cent. 1989, the report said. down in 2019 and are also now actively casting turnout rate may cross the previous record, So far in the ongoing elections, the voter In Assam, Bihar, UP, Andhra, Kerala, their votes. It said in the westerns states, and will be the highest since Independence,” turnout in Andhra, Assam, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, MP (partial) and Rajasthan where poverty is less, are seeing better polling the report said. Karnataka registered highest ever since 1962 (partial) the polling percentage of younger this year than in the past election. It said though the delayed elections in 1985, or in last 57 years since Independence. voters in the 18-25 age bracket) on an average Southern states also have lower levels of the voter turnout was 72 percent, but it was Chhattisgarh has seen a 15 years and is more than national average, there is a 3.3 deprivation, and with the exception of Tamil only in Assam and Punjab, and the average Maharashtra a 30 years high in voter turnout. percent increase in voter turnout (additional Nadu, they have improved their voter turnout, turnout of 1984 and in 1985, when only these Mumbai registered a voter turnout of 55.1 4.5 million), it said. the report said. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 INDIA 15

US commerce secretary Six surgical strikes under UPA, Ross to meet Suresh claims Cong; BJP calls it ‘farcical’ Prabhu on May 6 NEW DELHI (TIP): India is looking forward to the visit of US commerce NEW DELHI (TIP): A war of words broke secretary Wilbur Ross next week as an out between the opportunity to discuss several contentious (BJP) and the Congress on May 2 over the issues, including Washington’s withdrawal of issue of ‘surgical strikes’ and listing of Jaish- benefits under the GSP programme and the e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a UN- ending of exemptions to sanctions on Iranian designated terrorist. oil imports. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh Ross, who is visiting New Delhi to said Indian armed forces received a free hand participate in the Trade Winds Business to respond to external threats during the Forum and Mission, the US commerce Congress-led UPA’s tenure. Singh termed it department’s largest annual trade mission, is “shameful and unacceptable” that the BJP scheduled to meet commerce minister Suresh was attempting to gain electoral mileage Prabhu on May 6, people familiar with from military operations. developments said. The Congress, later, came out with a list of “There is a bilateral [between the US and six anti-terror surgical strikes carried out India],” said a commerce ministry official during the UPA rule but it never tried to take who did not wish to be named. political advantage from military operations Even as Manmohan Singh claimed he had given a free hand to the armed forces, Arun Jaitley The people said the visit will allow the two — a claim which was dubbed “fraudulent and said the UPA government did not act against terrorists. sides to discuss the US sanctions on Iranian farcical” by the BJP. oil imports, which kicked in on Thursday,and Earlier in the day, senior BJP leader and Sharda sector, across Neelam River Valley, in a "goodwill gesture" and one of them was trade issues such as Washington’s impending Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during a press Kel (August 30-September 1, 2011); Sawan later involved in the Pathankot terror attack, withdrawal of benefits under the Generalised conference said Azhar being listed as a global Patra checkpost (January 6, 2013); Nazapir he said. System of Preferences (GSP) programme. terrorist was a great diplomatic victory for sector (July 27-28, 2013); Neelam Valley But Nayak’s retort was: "When the former External affairs ministry spokesperson India and that Opposition parties were (August 6, 2013); and one on December 23, prime minister and (a former) army chief say Raveesh Kumar told a news briefing on reluctant to celebrate the achievement 2013. earlier also surgical strikes have taken place Thursday that commercial considerations because they feel they may have to pay a Congress spokespersons Rajeev Shukla and the FM says they were invisible strikes and “legitimate energy and commercial political price for it. and Ragini Nayak also listed two surgical then he is raising questions not just on security interests” will guide India’s The UN Sanctions Committee on strikes carried out under the previous BJP- Vajpayeeji and Manmohan Singhji, but is also decisions on future oil imports. Wednesday had designated Pakistan-based led NDA government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. casting aspersions on the Army and the India will get additional supplies from Azhar a global terrorist after China lifted its These were Nadala Enclave, across the remarks made by the army chiefs at that other oil-producing countries based on a hold on a proposal to ban him. Jaitley said the Neelam River (January 21, 2000) and Baroh time." “robust plan” drawn up by the petroleum Narendra Modi government succeeded in an sector in Poonch (September 18, 2003). Jaitley also rejected the Congress' stand ministry, he added. attempt the country has been making for the However, the BJP rejected the Congress’ that it was disappointed that the UN's last 10 years, “but then they (Opposition) says claim of six surgical strikes during the UPA decision did not make any reference to the PepsiCo withdraws ‘this is trivial, what is big in it’.” tenure. “It is a farcical and fraudulent claim. Pulwama terror attack and Azhar's role in “If India wins, Indians win, but there are We have the greatest of respect for our armed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The UN's cases against potato friends in opposition who are not celebrating forces. Our forces were capable of carrying listing and decision are not a "biodata" of it as they may have to pay a political price for out surgical strikes across the LoC, inside Azhar, and they don't have to give details of farmers in Gujarat it,” Jaitley said. “Terrorism shall not be Pakistan, but they were not allowed to do so his each and every activity, the FM said. The tolerated and this declaration from the UN is when the UPA was in power,” BJP national core issue is that Azhar has been declared an NEW DELHI (TIP): Snacks and beverages noteworthy. It is the result of persistent spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao said in international terrorist and he and his maker PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd has measures taken by the external affairs another press conference. country will have to bear the consequences, decided to withdraw lawsuits it had filed ministry, under the leadership of Prime On the other hand, Jaitley, who was Jaitley said. against nine Gujarat farmers for allegedly Minister Narendra Modi,” said Defence responding to the comments made by Singh BSP chief Mayawati said: "During its growing a potato variety owned by the Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who was also in an interview, said the UPA government did previous stint, the BJP not only took out company without its permission. present in the press meeting. not act against terrorists after the Mumbai Masood Azhar (of jail) but also left him The company had registered cases of Later in the day,the Congress said the UPA terror attack in 2008 even as security forces abroad and now, they are trying to get votes infringement of proprietary rights against government carried out six surgical strikes were ready to target them. The UPA in his name which is condemnable.” four farmers in April 5 and five in 2018, — Bhattal sector in Poonch (June 19, 2008); government, in fact, released 25 terrorists as Source: Business Standard demanding Rs 1 crore from each in damages. Pepsico, one of the world’s largest multinational corporations, had to face widespread backlash from farmers for CPI (Maoist) chief ‘plotted’ Gadchiroli attack bringing the lawsuits. Its legal action had sparked outrage among farm activists. GADCHIROLI (TIP): Sources in the The company had claimed that the farmers Gadchiroli Police have said that Nambala had grown potatoes of a variety known as Keshava Rao alias Basavaraj is suspected to FL2027, which it had developed and registered have masterminded Wednesday’s Naxal as a protected strain under the Protection of attack in which 15 personnel of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Maharashtra’s Quick Response Team and a Authority. The Gujarat government was civilian were killed. involved in talks between farmer groups and According to the Gadchiroli Police, the company to settle the matter. “After preliminary probe into yesterday’s attack in discussions with the government, the which Naxals blew up a private bus using an company has agreed to withdraw cases IED points towards the involvement of against farmers,” Pepsico said in a statement Basavaraj, who is the chief of banned Thursday. The company had pressed charges CPI(Maoist). of infringement of its exclusive rights over According to sources, the attack was the seed variety, which it uses in Lay’s crisps, planned by Basavaraj and executed by Naxals under sections 28 and 64 of The Protection of from both Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001. Basavaraj is believed to have instructed Cabinet met this morning and discussed the On Wednedsay,15 policemen and the driver Farm activists however claimed that local Naxal units of Maharashtra and Gadchiroli attack. of the private bus in which they were section 39 of the Act allows Indian farmers to Chhattisgarh to carry out the attack. Post the “In today's Cabinet meeting, we discussed travelling were killed when Naxals blew up freely grow, use or sell a proprietary or a incident, Basavaraj is believed to have gone the Gadchiroli Naxal attack where our the vehicle using an improvised explosive protected variety of seed as long as they don’t into hiding in Abujhmad forest area of jawans were martyred. The DGP and other device. Police sources also said today that sell it as a “branded” item. Chhattisgarh. officials have gone to the spot. Once they they suspect some locals could have helped “Pepsico had wrongfully charged the Following the revelation, Maharashtra finish their assessment, there will be a the Maoists in carrying out strike. farmers because the same Act gives farmers Police have established contact with their detailed meeting. I’ll be visiting the spot IED blast took place at Lendhari nallah in the freedom to use or grow protected seeds. counterparts in Chhattisgarh to carry out today,” the CM said. As these developments Kurkheda area. State Director General of The Indian legal system governing further investigation. happened, it was reported that Naxal Police Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has refused to agricultural innovations offers farmers full Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister banners emerged near the site of attack in call the Naxal attack a result of intelligence freedom, unlike in the US,” said Kapil Shah of Devendra Fadnavis informed that the state Gadchiroli. failure. Jatan Trust. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 THEATER FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 THEATER IN NYC - Plays By Mabel Pais Riveting theater...she drives Miracle in Rwanda home both the outward “This story resonates with anyone who has ever “terror of the situation and found it hard to forgive. Come and see how (Immaculee) Ilibagiza's inner Immaculée did it!” - Leslie Lewis, Playwright spiritual growth." - The Village Voice IRACLE IN RWANDA," is based chapter of human history,bringing it full If human action can transmit on the real-life-events of New circle. pain, it can also transmit M York Times bestselling author of On April 7, 1994, the terrible events "Left To Tell," (Learning to Forgive After that form the context for this play began healing" Tragedy) Immaculee Ilibagiza. The play to take place in Rwanda. “ performed by Malaika Uwamahoro On April 7, 2019, a very different event - George Drance, SJ, Director, (actress, poet and activist) is co-crafted took place at Theatre Row, New York. "Miracle In Rwanda" by Leslie Lewis and Edward Vilga, with Immaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the an uplifting message of forgiveness and Rwandan genocide and the subject of the anniversary the end of the genocide compassion. It is directed by George play, led the audience in a reflection on against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka, Drance, SJ. the power of forgiveness, and shared her which means 'Remember' in "MIRACLE IN RWANDA" is the prayerful desires to end all such Kinyarwanda, the language of Rwanda." uplifting tale depicting the real-life atrocities in our world. The United Nations designated April 7 as events in Rwanda when Immaculée Ambassador Valentine Rugwabiza, an International Day of Reflection on the Malaika Uwamahoro (in the role of Ilibagiza survived - along with 7 other Rwanda's Permanent Representative to 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Immaculee Ilibagiza) Rwandans - more than three months in a the United Nations, spoke of the Rwanda. Photo / Carol Rosegg 3x4 foot bathroom during the genocide profound courage it took for Immaculee "This story resonates with anyone who that took place in her country, - 25 years to forgive, and the absolute necessity of the Tutsi. has ever found it hard to forgive. Come ago - known as the Genocide against the this courage to give voice to those who Twenty five years later, the waves of and see how Immaculée did it!" - Tutsi (initiated by Extremist Hutus have had it taken from them. hatred, violence, and evil can still batter Playwright, Leslie Lewis against the Tutsis). In the genocide about Malaika Uwamahoro (in the role of the world. If human action can transmit MIRACLE IN RWANDA is scheduled to 100,000 Hutus were also massacred in so- Imaculee) delivered a spirited pain, it can also transmit healing. run Off Broadway until May 11, 2019 at called "revenge killings." performance of this play written by "May the spirit of which these artists the Lion Theatre on Theater Row at 410 The message is one of personal Leslie Lewis and Edward Vilga. have embraced the story and offer it to us W. 42 St., Manhattan. empowerment, of overcoming all Led by Immaculee, the audience lit today continue to inspire in us the For more information on the play, visit obstacles through the power of faith, and candles to commemorate those who lost commitment to keep walking in paths of www.miracleinrwanda.nyc or for tickets, visit ultimately finding peace of mind amidst their lives, and shared moments of reconciliation at present and for the www.theatrerow.org or call Telecharge at 212 unbelievable hardship. Often called "our prayer for healing, reconciliation, and future." George Drance, SJ, Director. 239 6200. generation's Anne Frank"-yet one who faithful hope for the future. "This engagement of "MIRACLE IN thankfully survived-the true miracle of Though 25 years may seem like recent RWANDA" coincides with the Immaculée's story is her ability to past, it is an entire lifetime for some of 25th A POWERFULLY forgive. This solo show stars Rwandan those who died in the 1994 Genocide actress Malaika Uwamahoro, playing by the Hutu against PERFORMED both killer and hunted; her performance lends redemption to this COMPELLING DRAMA awful …ABOUT THE CARE THAT All Our Children PEOPLE, AND NATIONS, ll Our Children," the American objection. But will anyone listen? "All OWE TO THE WEAKEST premiere production of Stephen Our Children," Stephen Unwin's A Unwin's new play is being riveting new morality play for our time, AMONG THEM…IT IS, AT performed at the Sheen Center for memorializes this overlooked aspect of Thought & Culture, after an acclaimed the Holocaust, remembering the 200,000 ITS CORE, ABOUT THE run in London's West End. children and young people who died and Tony Award® winner John Glover the brave few who fought against this SANCTITY OF LIFE. ("Saint Joan," "The Drowsy Chaperone," injustice. Karl Kenzler plays Victor - The New York Times "Love! Valour! Compassion!" on Franz, a doctor who heads a clinic for John Glover (left), Karl Kenzler (right) and Broadway; TV's "Smallville") is featured disabled children, and John Glover Sam Lilja (in background). in a company including Jennifer plays Bishop von Galen, a real-life Photo / Maria Baranova for Sheen Center very personal to him. "The challenges Dundas ("The Little Foxes," "Arcadia on Catholic bishop who was outspoken in that the disabled face today are, Broadway"), Karl Kenzler ("Fiddler on his opposition against the Nazis' strive to present our audience with thankfully, a long way from the horrors the Roof," "You Can't Take It With You" treatment of these young Germans. unique cultural experiences that of Nazi Germany, but some of the on Broadway; "Law & Order," "House of "A powerfully performed compelling enlighten as well as engage, perhaps philosophical and social questions that Cards"), Tasha Lawrence ("The drama …about the care that people, and helping you consider new perspectives. it raises are fiercely relevant today." Looming Tower," Hulu; "Royal Pains") nations, owe to the weakest among With a cast lead by John Glover and "All Our Children" plays until May 12 and Sam Lilja ("The Iceman Cometh" on them…It is, at its core, about the Karl Kenzler, under the direction of at The Sheen Center (18 Bleecker Street Broadway). It is directed by Ethan sanctity of life." - The New York Times Ethan McSweeny, 'All Our Children' at the corner of Elizabeth Street, NYC) McSweeny (Gore Vidal's "The Best William Spencer Reilly, executive promises to be a special and inspiring in the Black Box Theater. For more Man," "A Time to Kill" on Broadway). director of The Sheen Center for event." information or to purchase tickets, visit It is Germany,1941. A terrible crime is Thought & Culture says, "Stephen "I'm delighted that the Sheen Center is www.SheenCenter.org or The Sheen taking place in a clinic for disabled Unwin has created a provocative play staging the US premiere of "All Our Center box office, or call 212-925-2812. children. The perpetrators argue that it that looks back to a dark moment in Children" and thrilled that Ethan Student rush tickets are available one hour will help struggling parents and lift the history, challenging audiences to McSweeney has assembled such a before curtain. financial burden on the mighty German examine issues that sadly remain talented and distinguished cast," says (Mabel Pais writes on the Arts & state. One brave voice is raised in relevant. Here at The Sheen Center, we playwright Stephen Unwin. This play is Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 ANANYA PANDAY: VARUN KNOWS I AM IN LOVE WITH HIM AND IT’S AWKWARD nanya Panday is yet to make her Bollywood debut but has quickly become Aeveryone's favourite because of her spunky nature and outspokenness. The actress has been trending recently for her comments on Varun Dhawan in an interview with Elle India, which featured in the magazine's April issue. Ananya Panday, who covered Elle India's April issue in style, confessed her "love" for the former JACQUELINE TO PLAY A student when asked about the stars she look up to. Mentioning Alia Bhatt and , Ananya said: "Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor GIRL NEXT DOOR IN Khan. I am obsessed with both of them. Even Varun Dhawan! His energy...and he is so cute. He MRS SERIAL KILLER knows I am in love with him and it's a bit arah Khan's films are known for their awkward." elaborate song and dance sequences - Well, this shouldn't come as a surprise as on Fsomething also common to the movies Varun Dhawan's birthday this year, Ananya that Jacqueline Fernandez, the lead actress of poured her heart out to Varun as she wrote in her the choreographer-filmmaker's next post: "Happiest birthday to the student I'll always production Mrs Serial Killer, does. But this be crushing on!" In the comments section, Varun new project won't have any of it. replied: "We must get a better picture. You're Mrs Serial Killer is written and directed by looking solid." Farah's husband Shirish Kunder. It will go live Ananya Panday also scored a hug from her on streaming platform Netflix later this year. favourite Alia Bhatt, who makes a special The film will mark Jacqueline and Farah's appearance in Student Of The Year 2's Hook Up foray into the digital world. Song. "'Team Shanaya' for life," Ananya captioned Why was Jacqueline cast in the film? "It is the photo. about a girl next door. When Jacqueline and 2012's Student Of The Year not only marked Shirish met and discussed it, she said that she Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan's Bollywood debuts was also hunting for something to do but also of Sidharth Malhotra's. And this is also something she had never done before," Farah not the first time a newcomer has confessed about told IANS over phone. crushing on a former student. On an episode of The 54-year-old filmmaker, known for Koffee With Karan, Tara Sutaria said that she has movies like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, a "crush" on a former Student Of The Year actor. says Mrs Serial Killer does not have any song, She co-stars with Ananya and Tiger Shroff in the dance and no item number. upcoming movie. TROLLS ADVISE VOTERS TO ‘USE FINGER WISELY, NOT LIKE SWARA BHASKER’ ctor Swara Bhasker has hit Swara Bhasker shared pictures of a back at trolls who shamed her Afor her masturbation scene in man and a woman, holding up Veere Di Wedding. The trolls shared placards, asking voters to use their pictures of themselves holding up fingers wisely and not like her, placards, advising voters not to be like Swara and saying ‘use your fingers referring to her masturbation scene wisely’ this election season. from Veere Di Wedding Swara took to Twitter to call them out for their misogynist comment. are just enraged by a woman speaking “Awwwwwww!!!!! My trolls are hard at her mind? And a masturbation scene in work again, sweating it out in the heat a film is their only reference point?,” to popularise my name.. You guys are wrote another. SO dedicated & sweet!!! Don’t mind the Swara has often been shamed online slut-shaming guys.. their imagination for the scene from Veere Di Wedding. is a bit limited.. but loving the effort She was also asked on Twitter about it you two,” she wrote in a tweet. last year. “How masturbating related to Swara’s tweet found support from empowerment, and that empowerment her followers. “A Bollywood actor does does not mean that one should a scene portraying a woman masturbate in public. It’s private”. She masturbating in film. That alone had replied, “Sakshi was in her becomes a defining moment for a ‘private’ bedroom, not public. bunch of regressive lunatics who seem Masturbation is about owning ur body, to believe women don’t deserve or have sexuality. Empowering. In a culture a right to pleasure. Definitely more of a that largely silences or ignores or commentary on the loony bunch than shames female sexuality showing a girl the actor,”?wrote one. “What the what? gratifying herself in a film in a non The regressive lunatics, although judgemental way is empowering,” she urban, apparently educated youngsters had said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 HOLLYWOOD 19 CHARLIZE THERON USED TO FEEL LIKE ‘LOSER’ AFTER WATCHING ROM-COMS

ctor Charlize Theron says she used to feel like a 'loser' after watching romantic Acomedies as she never witnessed a happy ending in real life. According to a online newspaper, the 43-year-old actor, who stars alongside Seth Rogen in Jonathan Levine- directed 'Long Shot', told that she wanted to feature in romantic comedy which has a realistic KATY PERRY SHOWS and modern take on relationships. "I just wanted to make sure that we all agreed OFF HER STYLE IN AN that we wanted to make a film that would have two characters that felt modern and felt at times conflicted and that we would focus on a ELEGANT WRAP DRESS relationship that felt real. aty Perry commanded attention on "I struggle with that sometimes in romantic Tuesday evening as she dined out in comedies, I feel like I'm the only loser who has KLondon, shortly after flying to London never experienced the third act of most romantic from her native Los Angeles. comedies and it just makes me feel very bitter, The American singer showed no sign of jetlag and so I just wanted to feel like I could bring after paying a visit to upmarket Mayfair something to the table," Theron said. restaurant Sexy Fish, where she caught the eye The actor also said that she used to often take in an elegant wrap dress. issues with the fantastical element of romantic With a distinctive blue and silver print, it comedies. ensured Katy, 34, stood out as she made her way "I think it's hard for me to do that kind of inside for a meal with friends. fantasy love stuff. But they seemed really up for it Katy showed off her style credentials in the so we developed it that way from the beginning flowing number which cinched in her tiny and I felt very protected, not only by Seth and stomach. Jonathan, our director and everybody," she added. Kristen Stewart: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot is woke and grounded

SCARLETT JOHANSSON BREAKS SILENCE OVER BLACK WIDOW STAND-ALONE MOVIE ctor Kristen Stewart said the Elizabeth Banks is directing the film and upcoming reboot of 'Charlie's will also star in it as Bosley, a role made vengers star Scarlett Johansson says Whatever iteration you see of this character, AAngels' is woke and grounded. The famous by Bill Murray. the much-anticipated stand-alone of may or may not see of this character in the actor, who will play one of the members of Stewart teased that more female stars can Aher Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) future, will be the better because of it,” the the trio alongside Ella Balisnka and Naomi feature in the film. character, Black Widow, will happen when the actress said. Scott, said even though the feel of the film is ''If you were to make that movie right time is right. Johansson has been playing There have been reports that Jac Scaeffer is a bit different from the original, it does have now, there needs to be more than three girls. Black Widow aka Natalia Romanova since currently penning the Black Widow movie, a fun side to it. We're all in it together. There's an entire 2010’s Iron Man 2 and her latest outing as the but neither Marvel Studios nor its parent ''At one point I think we said it was woke network of women across the entire world character is Avengers: Endgame. company Disney has confirmed the news. It and grounded, and everyone was like, 'Wait, that are supporting each other. It feels “I think everything happens when it’s was also reported in March that actors Rachel is it still fun?' And I'm like, 'Yeah dude, really well-intentioned. And it's funny and supposed to. All I’ll say is that I think I have a Weisz, Florence Pugh, David Harbour and OT obviously, it's 'Charlie's Angels'," Stewart weird, too, so hopefully people have fun greater understanding of the character now Fagbenle will star in the movie. told. watching it," she said. than I ever possibly could have had before. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 CINEMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 NYIFF 2019 - Preview by Mabel Pais Special Spotlight on the Assamese filmmaker, Rima Das whose last film "Village Rockstars" was India's A special 30-minute New York premiere of official entry for the 2019 Oscars. Rima's curtain raiser and a 90- new film "Bulbul Can Sing" will have its Gurinder Chadha's NY premiere at NYIFF along with minute special on "Blinded By The Light" Assamese master and National Film “NYIFF2019 will be produced by Award Winner Jahnu Barua's World Plus Focus on Bengali premiere of his new film "Bhoga IndiaCast and aired on Aapka Khirikee" (Broken Window). Cinema that includes Short Filmmakers Ashuman Sharma Colors and Colors Rishtey;. We Bengali Master ("Jalebi") and Vick Krishna ("Mokshi") look forward to building such who were in attendance at the NYIFF Buddhadev Launch event on Thursday, April 18 at relationship to make the Consulate General of India, New Dasgupta's "Urojahaj" York are a part of NYIFF's four short NYIFF2019 a great success" (The Flight) programs that includes a total of 32 short films. - Sunil Hali, Executive Director he New York Indian Film Festival Sunil Hali, Executive Director and and President, IAAC (NYIFF), the longest running, most President, IAAC said, "We have received We are thrilled to share Tprestigious South Asian Film tremendous support from Ambassador Festival in North America, recently Sandeep Chakravorty and Consulate our lineup for this year. announced its 19th edition that takes General India, New York. Corporate place May 7 - May 12. sponsors such as AIR INDIA, State Bank The NYIFF programming The New York Indian Film Festival of India, Bank of Baroda, ICICI Bank "The Last Color" poster “team has spent a number of (NYIFF) full lineup celebrates amongst others have come forward Independent, art house, with significant contributions. The months watching, tracking alternate, and diaspora films PIERRE from Taj Group continues to from the Indian expand the relationship with IAAC. films and we now present to the subcontinent, May 7- May 12 Local regional and community audience the best of Indian at the Village East Cinemas associations such as Sadhu Vaswani in the Lower East Side of Centers; continue to help in cinema" Manhattan (181-189 2nd supporting our expanded mandate - Aseem Chhabra, NYIFF Avenue, New York, NY 10003). to promote regional films. Film Festival Director Dedicated to bringing these schools have joined hands and now films to a New York audience, the leading broadcaster, IndiaCast the festival will feature 32 with Viacom18 is our exclusive Day Passes are available. screenings (29 narrative, 3 broadcast partner for NYIFF2019 Students (w/ID) get discounted priced documentary and 32 short in USA powered category.A special tickets films). NYIFF will be featuring 30-minute curtain raiser and a 90- About NYIFF 7 World Premieres along with minute special on NYIFF2019 will an International Premiere and be produced by IndiaCast and The New York Indian Film Festival 5 US premieres and the rest of aired on Aapka Colors and Colors (NYIFF) is the oldest, most prestigious the films being NY premieres. Rishtey;. We look forward to film festival screening premieres of NYIFF has been the go-to feature, documentary and short films festival to see South Asian made from, of, and about the Indian diaspora films that have not been subcontinent in the Independent, seen in New York City and is arthouse, alternate and diaspora genres. continuing with this mission for Seven days of screenings, post-screening the nineteenth year. "Sir" poster discussions, industry panels, awards This year NYIFF has the largest NYIFF will be presenting this year. ceremony, special events, nightly number of regional (non-) Seven features will be a part of this networking parties, red carpet galas, language films - 20 in total. The presentation, many by first-time media attention and packed audiences languages focused on are Assamese, filmmakers, putting a spotlight on a build an awareness of Indian cinema, Bengali, Tamil, , Marathi, resurgence of films from West Bengal. entertain; educate North Americans , Ladakhi, Punjabi, and , a widely popular about the real India, and add to the Harayanavi and all the films will have Bollywood singer will be highlighted at amazing cultural diversity of New York English subtitles. the festival with his second directorial City. NYIFF Festival Director Aseem venture "Sa" - a tribute to Satyajit Ray About IAAC Chhabra said "We are thrilled to share and Ravi Shankar. Anoushka Shankar our lineup for this year. The NYIFF plays sitar for the film. The IAAC supports all the artistic programming team has spent a number The Opening Night film is "Sir" by disciplines in classical, fusion, folk and of months watching, tracking films and Rohena Gera on May 7 following the Red innovative forms influenced by the arts we now present to the audience the best Carpet and cocktail reception. of India. We work cooperatively with of Indian cinema." The Closing Night film of Vikas colleagues around the United States to Returning to NYIFF is award-winning Khanna, "The Last Color" starring broaden our collective audiences and to filmmaker, Gurinder Chadha with her will be honoring mothers create a network for shared information, new film. The festival will be hosting a around the world on Mother's Day. resources and funding. Our focus is to "Photograph" poster Special Spotlight of Chadha's "Blinded Celebrity Chef and filmmaker Vikas Photos / Courtesy NYIFF2019 help artists and art organizations in by the Light," which will be making its Khanna was named the Brand North America as well as to facilitate New York debut after its premiere at the Ambassador of the Indo-American Arts building such relationship to make artists from India to exhibit, perform Sundance Film Festival. The film is Council (IAAC). Khanna is a Michelin- NYIFF2019 a great success." and produce their work here. The IAAC inspired by the true story of journalist star chef as well as a cookbook author, For more information on IAAC, visit is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All Sarfraz Manzoor and his lifelong love of humanitarian, filmmaker and was once www.IAAC.us. donations are tax-deductible to the Bruce Springsteen. voted New York City's hottest chef. For a full line-up of the Festival, visit fullest extent allowable by law. Bengali Master Buddhadev Dasgupta's The Centerpiece film is "Photograph" https://www.iaac.us/nyiff2019/schedule. htm (Mabel Pais writes on the Arts and Urojahaj (The Flight) will be a part of the by Ritesh Batra. Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and special focus on Bengali cinema that Other highlights of the festival include Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 21 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 PROFILE OF AN ENTREPRENEUR Kosher Baking Artist - Renuka V. Bhojraj

official estimates, most of Bene' Israel origin. No one knows for sure, but the lower figure is perhaps more correct." The innovative approach has helped in Dressings made of Millets the growth of food industry and consumers By Sheila Ashok Vyas get variety of food products. Each cook has Kjedahlapparatus, enzyme studies, a unique style, same ingredients may granulation test and baking test. result into totally different taste. The Renuka is determined to learn. This hat we are is what we eat and what presence of technology in the field of food passion for understanding the use of we eat, how we eat is related to our has changed traditional cooking. advanced technology brought her to USA. Widentity. In the changing world, There are very few cooks who She is certified in Baking Technologies more and more people are migrating to understand the importance of traditional from American Institute of Baking, other countries. India is known for its cooking as well as the significance of Renuka V. Bhojraj has been in the field of Manhattan. She considers herself unity in diversity. baking. Renuka V Bhojraj was born in baking for nearly three decades fortunate to have a natural gift of Each one of the 29 states of India and Bangalore, she has approached the act of connecting and working with people with seven Union Territories offer different baking with artistic eye. She has motherly with husband happened because, there diverse cultural identities. She says, when traditional dresses as well as different sensitive touch for food products and were no mobile phones those days. He you love what you do, sharing it with delicacies. The variety of religious backed by study of baking technology, she visited her office to make phone calls, they others or training them becomes natural. practices also offers different type of foods. has successfully modified existing started talking and the rest is a family. Renuka believes, baking technology is Jewish community has its own unique products and processes. She also has She had served at Sumathi Agro capable of producing food products with practices, more and more people in India as development of new products to her credit. Industry as quality controller before human touch, because mix of right well as across the globe are becoming Renuka is trained, experienced and starting her own venture. The experience ingredients and proportion has a human familiar with Jewish dietary regulations. creatively inclined. Which has enabled her of testing and analyzing products at heart behind the process. She respects food This means food that may be consumed to serve as distinct Baking Artist with various stages of processing was one and her considerate approach towards according to halakha, this is known as appreciation of cultural understanding of aspect of her job but she also got the consumers makes her a sought-after 'Kosher'. Kosher-Indian Baking. opportunity to do research about latest baking artist, who is in demand, not just As per the Jewish Center of Public Renuka is dedicated, family oriented but technologies to develop new product for her work but also for someone who can Affairs, "The Jewish community of India is enterprising Indian woman, she started concepts. train others and instill the sanskaras of the fourth largest Asian Jewish community her own restaurant in Bangalore. This was She has been in the field of baking for becoming baking artist with special aye on after Israel, Asian Russia, and Iran. In 1948, a challenging undertaking but with the nearly three decades. When she talks about Kosher baking. at the time of the founding of the State of support of her husband, she could turn products like bread, Pastries, cookies, (The author, a Co-founder of Insight for Israel, India had a Jewish population of 'Bhoji's Rasoi' as a profitable venture. She is Cakes and millet products, you could get a Creativity, is passionate about empowerment approximately 30,000. Since then some generous in appreciating her husband as a sense of excitement for these items in her of woman. A law graduate and a postgraduate in Social Sciences, she works as a para--legal 20,000 have migrated to Israel and several great communicator, mutual respect for voice. She is trained in the use of various with an immigration attorney in New York. She thousand elsewhere, leaving a community this couple has grown with years. lab equipment like Muffle Furnace, can be reached at of seven to eight thousand, according to the Renuka recollects her chance meeting Sedimentation Shaker and [email protected]) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 WORLD 23

AXED BRITISH DEFENCE Venezuela tense as Guaido SECY DENIES ROLE IN HUAWEI LEAK supporters clash with army LONDON (TIP): Gavin Williamson, sacked as Britain’s Defence Secretary CARACAS (TIP): May Day clashes by Prime Minister Theresa May for between opposition supporters and allegedly disclosing plans to allow Venezuela’s armed forces in Caracas left Chinese telecommunication giant a woman dead and 46 persons injured on Huawei to help build the UK’s 5G Wednesday, with opposition leader Juan network, has denied leaking any Guaido attempting to rally information from the National demonstrators against President Security Council. His comments have Nicolas Maduro. come amid calls for a police inquiry Jurubith Rausseo (27), died at a clinic into it. Opposition MPs say there after being hit by a “bullet in the head should be an investigation whether the during (a) demonstration,” the non- Official Secrets Act had been governmental Venezuelan Observatory breached, the media reported. of Social Conflict said on Twitter, Williamson was quoted in several condemning her “murder.” Human newspapers on Thursday as saying he rights organisations and health services was the victim of a “vendetta” and a reported 46 people injured in “kangaroo court”. He told Sky News he Wednesday’s clashes, including one “swore on his children’s lives” that he person with a gunshot wound. was not responsible for the leak.— Tensions in Venezuela have soared IANS since Guaido, who heads the National Assembly legislature, invoked the ELDERLY AUSSIE COUPLE constitution to declare himself acting SIGN FOR DRUG president on January 23, claiming covering the clashes. human rights monitors. More than 150 Maduro’s re-election last year was Miguel Ramirez, 17, told AFP at one people were arrested, the government SHIPMENT AFTER illegitimate. National Guard troops medical center that he had been shot in and human rights organizations said. DELIVERY MIX-UP fired tear gas at stone-throwing the foot while protesting on the highway UN Secretary General Antonio protesters attempting to block a near the La Carlota air base. “I didn’t Guterres warned Venezuela’s MELBOURNE (TIP): An elderly highway close to the air base in eastern manage to run and hide,” he said. authorities not to use deadly force couple in Australia were the surprise Caracas where Guaido had tried on Guaido rallied his supporters in against demonstrators, while the US recipients of an illegal drug shipment Tuesday to spark a military uprising. Caracas in the Labor Day and Russia accused each other of after signing for a wrongly delivered second day of confrontations between demonstrations, urging them to stay in making the crisis worse, evoking Cold parcel containing millions of dollars' opposition supporters and Maduro’s the streets. War confrontations of the past. worth of methamphetamine, police security services came as the United His appeal came despite the apparent In a phone call with Russian Foreign said on May 2. States said it was prepared to take failure the day before of a revolt by Minister Sergei Lavrov, US Secretary of The Melbourne couple immediately military action, if necessary,to stem the some soldiers and members of the State Mike Pompeo accused Moscow of called police when they discovered crisis in the South American nation. Bolivarian National Guard who joined “destabilising” Venezuela. Lavrov, in bags containing the white powder in At least one journalist was injured his side. turn, charged that US interference was the parcel on Wednesday, a police when National Guard soldiers fired In Tuesday’s clashes, one person was “destructive” and “in flagrant violation spokesman said. The package rubber bullets at a group of reporters killed and dozens injured, according to of international law.”— AFP contained what police said were 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of AU$ 10 million (US$7 Putin fast tracks Russian citizenship for Ukrainians million). Police subsequently searched a house in another part of Melbourne MOSCOW (TIP): Russian President where they found 20 more kilograms of Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree the drug and arrested a 21-year-old fast-tracking Russian citizenship for man. He was charged on May 2 with some Ukrainians despite concerns the importing a marketable quantity of a move will exacerbate the crisis between controlled drug and was due to appear the countries. in court later in the day, police said. Under a decree published on Police asked that the unwitting Wednesday, several categories of couple who helped catch the man not Ukrainian nationals will have the right be identified by the media out of to a simplified nationality process concern for their safety. AFP including those who already have Russian residence permits. UK PANEL GRILLS Other categories include Ukrainian TWITTER, FB OVER citizens who were born in Crimea but left the peninsula before Russia annexed ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN it in March 2014. LONDON (TIP): The UK The fast-track procedure is Parliamentary Human Rights implemented to protect “rights and Committee has grilled Twitter and human and civil freedoms”, said the receive a Russian passport within three burden for the already-struggling Facebook representatives over violent decree which Putin signed on Monday. months of applying for one. Russian economy. and misogynistic abuse of women The move comes after a comedian with President-elect Zelensky, in response, After a pro-Western uprising in Kiev users, including women MPs. MP no political experience, Volodymyr pledged to grant Ukrainian citizenship ousted a Kremlin- backed regime in 2014, Joanna Cherry accused Twitter "of Zelensky, won a landslide victory in to Russians who “suffer” under Kremlin Moscow annexed Crimea and extended displaying a pattern of relaxed presidential elections in Ukraine last rule. support to Russian-speaking separatists tolerance to tweets containing violent month. The Kremlin has not There were hopes bilateral ties might in eastern Ukraine. attacks on women". "There seems to be congratulated Zelensky while Putin said improve under a Zelensky presidency Some in Kiev and the West worry that a pattern of Twitter initially ruling Moscow was thinking of making it but that is now looking unlikely,analysts Moscow’s offer of citizenship to that extremely offensive and violent easier for all Ukrainians to obtain say. Ukrainians would give the Kremlin a tweets directed at women in public life Russian citizenship. Kiev and the West have condemned the justification to move troops across the are acceptable, and that Twitter only Putin had already signed a decree on Kremlin, accusing Putin of seeking to border under the pretext of protecting reviews their decision when they are April 24 allowing people living in further destabilise Ukraine, while critics the interests of Russian nationals. — pressed by other figures in public life," breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine to at home say the moves would be a major AFP The Guardian reported. IANS THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 HAVE YOU FOUND FOOD CORNER YOUR SOULMATE IN YOUR PARTNER oulmates is a concept that usually makes us feel quite wary and Shesitant because they are only supposed to exist in romantic comedies and romance novels. But sometimes, the stars are aligned and everything that’s meant to happen, happens! You meet your soul mate! At the risk of sounding corny, soul mates do exist in Bread Biryani real life too. Here are signs to know if you’ve found your soul mate in your Ingredients partner. Basmatic rice - 1 cup, Coconut milk - 1 1/2 cup, Green peas Both of you may be quite dissimilar - 1/4 cup, Radish - 1/4 cup, grated, Carrot - 1/4 cup, grated Coconut - 1/4 cup, grated, Onions - 2, chopped, Bread but you balance each other out slices - 4, crusts removed, sliced in small pieces, Cashews - 5, Despite all the differences in your Almonds - 5, soaked, peeled, Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp, personality, your partner and you get Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp, Gasa gasa - 1 tsp, Cardamom - 1, along like great wine and cheese, and it’s Cloves - 1, Cinnamon - 1, Ginger garlic paste - 1 tblsp, Ghee - because these very differences that find 3 tblsp, Curry leaves - few, Coriander leaves - few, Salt as per a way to balance each other and bring You’re okay to not always Whether it’s your career or your taste you closer together. future aspirations, a partner who’s truly do something exciting Method You find bliss in the silence committed to your happiness and well- When you’re with your partner (read: being will not only support you but also „ Dry roast and grind the cardamom, cloves and You know he is your soul mate when soul mate), it’s not always about finding encourage you to strive for them. And as cinnamon to a fine powder. there’s bliss even between those long the coolest pub to hit or going for an you make your climb up (sometime fall „ Heat little ghee in a pan. silences. Silences can be quite interesting date. Even if it means off) the professional ladder, he’s right „ Fry the basmati rice for 30 to 45 seconds. intimidating sometimes and they even staying at home in your PJs with your there, in all your highs and lows. „ Remove and keep aside. make you feel vulnerable. But when partner, you still enjoy each other’s You matter so much to each other „ Add a little ghee to the pan and fry the bread pieces you’re with your partner, even silence is company. till crisp. comforting and peaceful. You sense that he gets you When your partner sticks by you even „ Keep aside. You want to comply because when times are rough, you know he’s in „ Grind the almonds, cashewnuts, coconut and gasa gasa It’s not like he is a complete it for the long run. And when you’re to a smooth paste. you want to see him happy mindreader (that’d be creepy), but he down and out, feel completely wounded „ Heat a little ghee in a pressure cooker. We’re not taking about one-sided gives the feeling that he understands and tell him that, he’s not only „ Add the cinnamon powder, ginger garlic paste, onions, giving, which happens in a co-dependent your dreams and aspirations. His words comforting you, he empathises with you. salt and curry leaves. and unhealthy relationship. But a and actions will always be supportive When you’re truly in love, your „ Saute well for a minute or two. relationship wherein both partners are and as cheesy as it sounds, it feels like he partner’s pain becomes yours as well, „ Add the radish, carrot, green peas and ground coconut willing to give in to the other only is the wind beneath your wings. and you try to do everything in your paste. because it makes their counterpart He’s got your back capacity to make it disappear. „ Stir well and add the coconut milk. happy. It’s always a two-way street. Source: Femina „ Bring to a boil. „ Add the rice and pressure cook till 2 whistles. „ Add the cumin powder, pepper powder, bread slices, coriander leaves and mix well. Unwanted sexting can lead PANEER SPINACH DAL to psychological distress Ingredients Moong Dal - 500 gms, Tomato - 1, small, atest findings draw a link between finely chopped, Onion - sexting and psychological distress 1, small, finely Lamong young adults. chopped, Oil - 2 tblsp, While sending or receiving nude Garlic - 2 cloves, electronic images may not always be crushed, Ginger - 3/4 associated with poorer mental health, tsp, grated, Coconut being coerced to do so and receiving Milk - 750 ml, Paneer - unwanted sexts was linked to a higher 400 gms, cubed, Spinach Leaves - 200 gms, chopped, likelihood of depression, anxiety, and Coriander Leaves - handful, Salt as per taste stress symptoms, a recent study suggests. Method As part of the study, the researchers „ Wash and rinse the dal. found that receiving unwanted texts and „ Boil for 10 to 15 minutes until tender and drain well. sexting under coercion was also „ Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. associated with lower self-esteem. „ Saute the tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic for 3 Furthermore, males receiving unwanted minutes. sexts had poorer mental health „ Add the coconut milk and cooked dal to the pan. outcomes. „ Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. The findings of the study were While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be „ Heat little oil in a nonstick pan. published in the Journal of „ Fry the paneer cubes until light golden brown and Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving keep aside. Networking. unwanted sexts was linked to a higher likelihood of depression, anxiety, and „ Add the spinach leaves to the dal and mix well. “With more of our lives playing out stress symptoms, a recent study suggests „ Cook for 5 minutes and add the fried paneer pieces. online, sexting and other seemingly „ Simmer for a minute and remove from flame. private communications may be Garnish with coriander leaves. contributing to an indelible digital topic in today’s sexual education of technologies,” explained Brenda K. „ Serve as a side dish to naan, roti or fried rice. footprint. Digital sex is a much-needed programmes to ensure responsible use Wiederhold, lead author of the study. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 HEALTH 25 SUFFERING FROM HIGH BP? DON’T TAKE WORK STRESS LIGHTLY f you are finding it hard to deal with the pressure at the workplace, there Iis more reason to worry. New research has found that work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in Comfort food leads employees with hypertension. “Sleep should be a time for recreation, to more weight gain unwinding, and restoring energy levels. If you have stress at work, sleep helps you recover,” said study author Karl- during stress Heinz Ladwig, Professor at Technical ndulging in high-calorie ‘comfort’ foods when you are University of Munich, Germany. stressed can lead to more weight gain than usual, “Unfortunately poor sleep and job Iscientists say. stress often go hand in hand, and when Researchers from the Garvan Institute of Medical combined with hypertension the effect is Research in Australia discovered a molecular pathway in the even more toxic,” Ladwig said. brain, controlled by insulin, which drives the additional The study included around 2,000 weight gain. hypertensive workers aged 25-65, Using an animal model, the team showed that a high- without cardiovascular disease or calorie diet when combined with stress resulted in more diabetes. NATURAL WAYS TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE weight gain than the same diet caused in a stress-free Compared to those with no work environment. stress and good sleep, people with both Walk and exercise regularly 16% of high blood pressure cases “This study indicates that we have to be much more risk factors had a three times greater around the world. While some research conscious about what we’re eating when we’re stressed, to likelihood of death from cardiovascular Exercise is one of the best things you has suggested that low-to-moderate avoid a faster development of obesity,” said Herbert Herzog, disease, showed the findings published can do to lower high blood pressure. amounts of alcohol may protect the who led the study. in the European Journal of Preventive Regular exercise helps make your heart heart, those benefits may be offset by Some individuals eat less when they’re stressed, but most stronger and more efficient at pumping negative effects. Cardiology. People with work stress will increase their food intake—and crucially, the intake of blood, which lowers the pressure in alone had a 1.6-fold higher risk while calorie-dense food high in sugar and fat. your arteries. Eat more potassium-rich foods those with only poor sleep had a 1.8- To understand what controls this ‘stress eating’, the team Potassium is an important mineral. It times higher risk, the study said. Reduce your sodium intake investigated different areas of the brain in mice. helps your body get rid of sodium and In the study, work stress was defined While food intake is mainly controlled by a part of the Salt intake is high around the world. In ease pressure on your blood vessels. as jobs with high demand and low brain called the hypothalamus, another part of the brain— large part, this is due to processed and Modern diets have increased most control—for example when an employer prepared foods. For this reason, many people's sodium intake while the amygdala—processes emotional responses, including wants results but denies authority to public health efforts are aimed at decreasing potassium intake. anxiety. make decisions. “If you have high lowering salt in the food industry. “Our study showed that when stressed over an extended demands but also high control, in other To get a better balance of potassium to period and high calorie food was available, mice became Drink less alcohol sodium in your diet, focus on eating words you can make decisions, this may obese more quickly than those that consumed the same high fewer processed foods and more fresh, even be positive for health,” said Drinking alcohol can raise blood fat food in a stress-free environment,” said Kenny Chi Kin Ip, whole foods. Ladwig. Source: IANS pressure. In fact, alcohol is linked to lead author of the study published in the journal Cell Metabolism. At the centre of this weight gain, the scientists discovered, was a molecule called NPY, which the brain produces Breastfeeding important for brain naturally in response to stress to stimulate eating in humans as well as mice. “We discovered that when we switched off the production of NPY in the amygdala weight gain was reduced. Without growth of premature babies NPY, the weight gain on a high-fat diet with stress was the same as weight gain in the stress-free environment,” said Ip. eeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the “This shows a clear link between stress, obesity and NPY,” first month of life appears to stimulate more robust he said. To understand what might control the NPY boost Fbrain growth, suggests a recent study. under stress, the scientists analysed the nerve cells that The details were presented in the Meeting Pediatric produced NPY in the amygdala and found they had receptors, Academic Societies. or ‘docking stations’, for insulin—one of the hormones which “Our previous research established that vulnerable preterm control our food intake. infants who are fed breast milk early in life have improved Under normal conditions, the body produces insulin just brain growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes. It was after a meal, which helps cells absorb glucose from the blood unclear what makes breastfeeding so beneficial for newborns’ and sends a ‘stop eating’ signal to the hypothalamus feeding developing brains. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a centre of the brain. non-invasive imaging technique that describes the chemical composition of specific brain structures, enables us to measure metabolites essential for growth and answer that PAGE SPONSORED BY lingering question,” said Catherine Limperopoulos, Director of MRI Research. DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND The research-clinicians enrolled babies with low birth weight (less than 1,500 grams) and 32 weeks gestational age or water-soluble nutrients. DR. SATISH ANAND younger at birth in the first week of life. The team then „ “Key metabolite levels ramp up during the time babies’ Former Chairman, Board of gathered data from the right frontal white matter and the brains experience exponential growth. Seeing greater Trustees, AAPI National cerebellum - a brain region that enables people to maintain quantities of this metabolite denotes more rapid changes E-Mail: balance and proper muscle coordination and that supports and higher cellular maturation. Choline is a marker of [email protected] high-order cognitive functions. cell membrane turnover; when new cells are generated, The team generated light signatures for key metabolites and we see choline levels rise,” said Katherine M. Ottolini, calculated the quantity of each metabolite. the study’s lead author. GITANJLI ANAND „ Cerebral white matter showed significantly greater „ Already, children’s national leverages an array of Former President, India levels of a molecule similar to glucose for babies fed imaging options that describe normal brain growth, Association of Long Island breast milk, compared with babies fed formula. which makes it easier to spot when fetal or neonatal (IALI) „ And the percentage of days infants were fed breast milk brain development goes awry, enabling earlier E-mail: was associated with significantly greater levels of both intervention and more effective treatment. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 NETFLIX SAYS ITS NEW HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO IS EQUIVALENT TO A MASTER

etflix announced today that it's bringing "studio quality" sound Nto its audiences. The company is increasing its audio bitrate up to 640 PLASMA-SPEWING BLACK kbps on devices that support 5.1 surround sound and up to 768 kbps for HOLE DRAGGING SPACETIME Dolby Atmos -- though you'll need to be a Premium subscriber for that. It's also stronomers have discovered a black hole, almost 8,000 bringing adaptive streaming, a feature light-years from Earth, pumping rapidly swinging it's long used for video, to your speakers. Aplasma jets into the surrounding universe at a speed So, your audio bitrate will be based on so fast that it is dragging spacetime. network conditions and device The research, published in the journal Nature, shows jets performance limitations. from V404 Cygni's black hole behaving in a way never seen The goal is to make the sound more before on such short timescales. crisp, more immersive and to "bring the The jets appear to be rapidly rotating with high-speed viewer closer to the story." It also helps clouds of plasma—potentially just minutes apart—shooting out users with slower internet out of the black hole in different directions. connections, since the adaptive determined that, for Dolby Digital Plus, were less than impressed with the way "This is one of the most extraordinary black hole systems streaming can scale down audio quality, 640 kbps is the point at which additional the audio came across. Netflix boosted I have ever come across," said Associate Professor James instead of stopping the video and quality is imperceivable, and for Dolby the bitrate for the show, and since then, Miller-Jones, from the Australia's Curtin University node of forcing it to re-buffer. Atmos, Netflix says the threshold is 768 it says it's been working to roll out the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research According to Netflix, its "high-quality kbps. Theoretically, bitrates higher than similar improvements more broadly. Of (ICRAR). sound feature is not lossless, but it is that would only slow devices. Some course, this could just be an easy bullet Like many black holes, it is feeding on a nearby star, perceptually transparent." So while the audiophiles might disagree. point to highlight the next time Netflix pulling gas away from the star and forming a disk of material audio will be compressed, you won't Apparently, the changes were decides to raise prices. that encircles the black hole and spirals towards it under notice the difference between what your inspired by the Duffer Brothers. When "The challenge is bringing this to the gravity. surround sound system delivers and the Netflix invited the duo to view Stranger most members possible," Sean Sharma, studio version -- or so Netflix says. Things 2 in a living room setting to get a Netflix's director of engineering, said MICROSOFT 365 GETS MORE Through internal tests, Netflix feel for audiences' perspective, they during an interview with Engadget. PRIVACY CONTROLS Water found in samples ith the aim of helping organisations strengthen Google to let you their data privacy practices, Microsoft has added from asteroid Itokawa Wnew features to ‘Microsoft 365’ that include controls to automatically expire or revoke access to encrypted emails auto-location cientists, including one of Indian origin, and data investigation capabilities. have found water in the samples from the ‘Microsoft 365’ is an integrated bundle of Windows 10, Ssurface of asteroid Itokawa that were Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) tracking data collected by the Japanese space probe Hayabusa. solutions by the tech giant, sold on a subscription basis. The first-ever measurements of water contained "Now with Office 365 Advanced Message Encryption, in the samples from Itokawa suggest that impacts admins have additional controls to automatically expire or early in Earth's history by similar asteroids could revoke access to encrypted emails through a secure web have delivered as much as half of our planet's portal," Rudra Mitra, Partner Director of Microsoft 365 ocean water, said researchers from the Arizona Security and Compliance, wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. State University (ASU) in the US. "For example, with Advanced Message Encryption, you Itokawa is a peanut-shaped asteroid about 1,800 can leverage sensitive information types—such as health feet long and 700 to 1,000 feet wide. Ids—and automatically encrypt and expire the message after It circles the Sun every 18 months at an average 30 days, which may be specified by the organisation's internal distance of 1.3 times the Earth-Sun distance. or external compliance requirement," Mitra added. Part of Itokawa's path brings it inside Earth's The update in Microsoft 365 also allows organisations to orbit and at farthest, it sweeps out a little beyond quickly delete sensitive information in the event of a data that of Mars. leak. "We found the samples we examined were "In the event of a data leak, you can create an investigation enriched in water compared to the average for to search and identify impacted content or people then delete n yet another bid to address privacy concerns, Google is rolling out a key inner solar system objects," said Ziliang Jin, a the email messages that may contain confidential feature that will allow people to automatically delete their Location postdoctoral scholar in ASU's School of Earth and information to prevent end users from accessing the IHistory,Web and App Activity data. Space Exploration. content," Mitra said. Google last year courted controversy when an Associated Press The team's idea of looking for water in the Microsoft also added new features in Teams, including data investigation found that many Google services on Android devices and Itokawa samples came as a surprise for the loss prevention and information barriers, to help iPhones store users' location data even if the users explicitly used privacy Hayabusa project. organisations prevent sensitive information unintentionally settings to turn it off. In a blog post late Thursday, Google said it is "Until we proposed it, no one thought to look for being shared or leaked when using Teams. introducing auto-delete controls for users' Location History and Web and water," said Maitrayee Bose, an assistant professor App Activity data. at ASU. "Choose a time limit for how long you want your activity data to be saved "I'm happy to report that our hunch paid off," a" three or 18 months a" and any data older than that will be automatically said Bose, co-author on the researcher paper deleted from your account on an ongoing basis," announced David Monsees, published in the journal Science Advances. Product Manager, Google Search. In two of the five particles, the team identified These controls are coming first to Location History,Web and App Activity the mineral pyroxene. In terrestrial samples, and will roll out in the coming weeks. pyroxenes have water in their crystal structure. "You should always be able to manage your data in a way that works best Bose and Jin suspected that the Itokawa for you," added Marlo McGriff, Product Manager, Google Maps. particles might also have traces of water, but they The company argued that when users turn on settings like Location wanted to know exactly how much. History or Web and App Activity, the data can make Google products more Itokawa has had a rough history involving useful for them a" like recommending a restaurant or helping pick up where heating, multiple impacts, shocks, and they left off on a previous search. "We work to keep your data private and fragmentation. secure, and we've heard your feedback that we need to provide simpler ways These would raise the temperature of the for you to manage or delete it," said Google. minerals and drive off water, researchers said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE 27 APPLE LOGS $58-BN TRUMP AGAIN GOES AFTER REVENUE, SERVICES HIT RECORD HIGH INDIA ON TRADE CUPERTINO (TIP): Riding on the growth in its Services and SAYS IT SLAPS ‘BIG TARIFFS’ ON AMERICAN PRODUCTS wearable segments, WASHINGTON (TIP): US?President asked ‘How you’re doing in India?’ and Apple has posted a Donald Trump has criticised India’s “big they said, ‘Oh, we don’t do any business’. revenue of $58 billion tariffs” on American paper products and They weren’t even complaining because for its second quarter the iconic Harley-Davidson bikes, saying so many years. of 2019 — a decline of 5 the US has been losing billions of dollars “So India charged a 100 per cent tariff per cent from the year- to countries like India, China and Japan. on Harley-Davidson, but when they send ago quarter. Addressing a Republican political their motorcycles and they may come to The revenue from iPhones was $31.05 billion — down from rally in Wisconsin state’s Green Bay city us, we charge them nothing,” Trump the year-ago quarter but enough to make up over 53 per cent on Sunday, Trump alleged that every said. of the entire revenue. country has been ripping off America “So I called up Prime Minister Modi, I The revenue from Apple's non-hardware business like for years. said unfair, he cut it 50 per cent... But iCloud, Apple Music and App Store surged to $11.5 billion this The President has repeatedly claimed that’s not good enough because look, it’s quarter. that India is a “tariff king” and imposes 50 per cent to nothing. And what we’re "Our March quarter results show the continued strength of “tremendously high” tariffs on doing is changing all of that stuff, our installed base of over 1.4 billion active devices, as we set American products. changing all of that rapidly,” he added. an all-time record for Services, and the strong momentum of “For so many decades we’ve been doing that with India, we’re doing that India is pressing for exemption from our Wearables, Home and Accessories category, which set a losing tens of billions of dollars to China with Japan, we’re doing it with a great new the high duty imposed by the US on new March quarter record," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a and Japan, and India, and name any trade deal, that hopefully will get approved certain steel and aluminium products, statement late Tuesday. country and we lost, but we’re not losing in the house,” the President said. resumption of export benefits to certain This is a good quarter for Apple compared to the last one anymore,” he said to his cheering Early this year at a White House event domestic products under the where the company admitted poor iPhone sales and revised supporters. to announce his support for reciprocal Generalised System of Preferences its earnings guidance.A The iPhone sales had fallen 15 per He said that the US was being charged tax, Trump had said that he was satisfied (GSP) programme, greater market access cent from the year prior in Apple's first quarter. high tariffs on foreign paper products. with the Indian decision to reduce the for its products from agriculture, “We charge other countries zero tariffs import tariff on high-end Harley- automobile, automobile components and on foreign paper products, but when Davidson motorcycles from 100 per cent engineering sectors. MARUTI SALES SKID 17% Wisconsin paper companies export it to 50 per cent. On the other hand, the US is abroad... China charged us big tariffs, The President said that he called up demanding greater market access NEW DELHI (TIP): The country’s largest car maker India charged us big tariffs, Vietnam Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the through a cut in import duties for its Maruti Suzuki India today reported 17.2% decline in sales at charge us massive tariffs,” Trump said. issue of tariffs on Harley-Davidson agriculture goods, dairy products, 1,43,245 units in April. He claimed that people of the US motorcycles. medical devices, IT and communication The company had sold 1,72,986 units in April last year, demanded a government that puts “Look at Harley-Davidson. I met with items. India has stated that it would be Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. America first. them three years ago, they would tell me difficult for them to cut duties on IT Domestic sales declined by 18.7% at 1,34,068 units last “And we’re doing that with China, we’re tough to do business in certain kind. I products. Source: PTI month as against 1,64,978 units in the year-ago month, it added. Sales of mini cars comprising Alto were at 22,766 units as compared to 37,794 units in April last year, down 39.8%. India manufacturing, retail top priority: Apple CEO Tim Cook Sales of compact segment, including models such as Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno and Dzire, were down 13.9% at 72,146 CUPERTINO (TIP): Reiterating that the assembling of iPhone 7 at its units as against 83,834 units in April last year, the company India is an important market for Apple, supplier Wistron’s facility in Bengaluru. said. Source: PTI CEO Tim Cook said the current iPhone Taiwanese industrial major Wistron manufacturing will see maximum already assembles iPhone 6S in the growth in days to come amid the country. Cook also emphasised on the renewed push to open its branded retail company’s plans to open its branded stores in the country. stores in India. In an earnings call with analysts after “We would like to place retail stores declaring its Q2 results late Tuesday, there. And we’re working with the Cook said the company has made some government to seek approval to do that. “adjustments in India and have seen And so, we plan on going in there with preliminary some better results there”. sort of all of our might,” said Cook. “India is a very important market in to serve the market in a reasonable way. Apple is slowly but steadily the long-term. It’s a challenging market And we’re growing that capability strategising its plans to make deeper in the short-term. But we’re learning a there,” said the Apple CEO. inroads in a country where over 450 lot. “We have started manufacturing Giving an impetus to its India million people use smartphones, mostly there which is very important to be able manufacturing plans, Apple has started Android and from China. Amazon’s freight service has a truckload of rivals

LOS ANGELES (TIP): As Amazon.com Inc targets Transfix and Convoy - the latter of which raised nearly $270 traditional brokerages that match shippers with truckers, it’s million from Bezos and other backers. also battling a bevy of startups - including Uber Freight and a Anheuser-Busch InBev, Colgate-Palmolive Co and other company funded by the e-commerce giant’s founder Jeff Bezos. companies have kicked the tires on those upstarts, which aim The world’s biggest retailer made a splash in truck to dominate by building a massive network of shippers and brokerage circles after Freight Waves reported on Friday that drivers. Amazon’s service, launched in a handful of Northeastern Three shippers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, states last summer, was discounting market rates by as much said Uber Freight is pricing aggressively as it fights for a as one-third. foothold and its parent Uber Technologies racks up massive “The analysis suggesting dramatic undercutting of pricing losses. is false,” Amazon said in a statement. David Uncapher, Owens Corning’s director of global The company - which is investing billions of dollars to build transportation until late last year, said Convoy’s prices were 5 an air, sea and land shipping network to contain its own costs - to 15 percent lower than the company’s other brokers, which has never been shy about squeezing the companies it seeks to its services. “Not all customers will be looking to turn over had far greater geographic reach. unseat. their confidential supply chain data to Amazon, particularly Amazon declined to comment on Convoy, which did not Analysts said its fight for a slice of the more than $700 larger players in the retail and consumer products immediately respond to a request for comment. billion U.S. companies spend on trucking each year could pose businesses,” Cowen & Co analyst Jason Seidl said in a note. Skeptics said startups don’t have a lock on new technology a long-term threat to leading truck brokers like C.H. Robinson Investors are betting that technology can transform the and noted that Coyote Logistics, the truck brokerage UPS Worldwide and United Parcel Service. fragmented truck brokerage business that ran for decades on bought for $1.8 billion in 2015, did a better-than-expected job of But, they added, that could be offset by Amazon’s penchant personal relationships and telephone calls. holding down the delivery company’s costs during the 2018 for competing with the companies that sell on its site or pay for They’ve poured millions of dollars into startups like Uber, holiday shipping surge. Source: Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

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Weekly Horoscope - May 13 - May 19, 2019 Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: Ganesha says new vistas will beckon and there You are busy with all sorts of things and your Ganesha says don't be in a tearing hurry to will be meetings and prolonged travel. You may energies are diffused. You are caught up in the get things done, and keep your personal also make contact with old associates from a long frenzy of activity. There are also many equations balanced. You will try to make this a time ago and there could be many fun-filled domestic issues calling your attention. You are time to consolidate your gains and then try to moments. There will be time for leisure and walking the tightrope. The tide steadies build further. Ideas, plans, long - term indulging in your favourite hobbies. This is also a somewhat as the period wears on. There are projections for the future will come great time for the creatively inclined. An important forces at play here and you are spontaneously and you will know just how to interesting period with fun and success, assures pushed into career expansion at full throttle. implement them. As a continuation, Ganesha Ganesha. There will also be a lot of travel. You There may be some travel thrown in too, but gives you a truly marvellous period to fulfil will be moving fast and making fruitful contact. you emerge the winner in the cauldron of your desires. events that try to snare you. Taurus: Virgo: Capricorn: Expenses mount and you look seriously at You are renewing old contacts and making cutting back on non-essentials. There will be These are grand times and you just want to new ones. There are journeys of all kinds partying, new friendships and many fun times. partake of the miracle of life with gusto. The ahead. You go full steam to achieve your goals. Ganesha's blessings are with you. As the period expansion of last period in several spheres of You are a great hit with people. Though ends, there is movement and bluster. Expenses your life continues unabated. You look at new normally reticent and retiring by nature, you mount and there could be domestic worries. horizons and new targets and set very high goals make waves in group activities. Right now, you Accidents and possible hospitalization may also for yourself. So, there is a lot happening on all are riding the crest of the tallest wave and be a cause for concern. New projects will also get fronts and you are hard pressed. This period gives enjoying every delirious moment. You look for underway and you have your plate full. There will you an extra edge to succeed. Passion overwhelms a super power or a greater consciousness to be romantic dinners, overnight trips, exotic travel you. guide you. and shopping. Gemini: Libra: Aquarius: Ganehsa asks you to be careful while playing There will be luck escorting you in all your There will be many things to binge on and you with fire. Put a cap on your famed passion and ventures and so you needn't worry. Ganesha's may have to watch your weight. You could go temper as they are both very inflammable and blessings will always be with you. This is also overboard with all the drinking and eating. This could only get you into trouble. There will be a great time for creative work, and you will is a period of indulgence. You will have to be a bit tremendous appreciation for your work and be well rewarded. Writers, painters, careful here. This is an auspicious period for loyalty and your image catapults into the musicians, actors, artists will be in for behind - the - scenes activities. Ganesha suggests stratosphere. You are basking in the spotlight. windfall as they make money and earn fame. caution, since there's a danger of accidents. You The 3 P's - power, pelf and privileges - are yours. You love the whiff of money and are also will need to use tact and patience in all your There is also a good chance that you could indulge sensible enough not to waste hard-earned dealings, but more so at work, since there is the in philanthropy. bucks. likelihood of setbacks. Cancer: Scorpio: Pisces: You meet up with friends and extended family Ganesha says that you will manage to There could be likelihood also, of a hurt, a sense and take a break from the mundane and the communicate magnificently, make contacts of sorrow / disillusionment or pain. Better times humdrum. As the period unfolds, the work area with new people, gain a stronghold on new will come, and then your plans and hopes will click intensifies. You slog away and burn the midnight work, new contacts, new assignments, and do smoothly,without your needing to worry too much, oil. You are in an expansion mode and are making it well. You will cultivate the right mindset to says Ganesha. This period will see you pulled in new contacts and connections. There could be a deal with people of all kinds. Also, you will different directions. At one level, work and rich haul if all the new contacts are optimized. It be signing important documents and domestic responsibilities weigh you down. At is a hectic period. Plans and projects will click. contracts and cheques. Loans and other another level, you want time to indulge your Ganesha says always stay happy and healthy in monetary instruments will occupy your time fantasies and fly.You want to dream and be carefree. life as you make serious decisions to forge ahead. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 SPIRITUALITY 29

he word “akshaya” means indestructible. In Bhagwad Gita, Lord TKrishna had said that his devotees can never perish and will remain invincible. He ensured that the mahatmas, who were involved in loving and selfless devotional service to him, received special care and AKSHAYA TRITIYA attention. He provided them with the virtue of fearlessness, known as abhaya, from all sorts of material entrapment and anxieties. Akshaya Tritiya’s festivities have a similar symbolism. According to Bhagwad Gita, when the results of pious activities are exhausted, people return to this mortal planet again from Swargaloka (heaven). If they have done bad deeds, then they are pushed into the dark regions of hellish planets where they suffer incessantly. This day, however, also carries Lord Vishnu’s blessings. Any pious deed performed on this day is carried forth by the doer and they can reap eternal benefits from it. Akshay Tritiya generally falls in late April or early May.Mostly it is celebrated on the 108th day of the year. This festival of immortality is equally revered by the Hindu and Jain community and is associated with various traditions and rituals. It is said that any initiative taken on this day awards the person with unending merits throughout their life. This year Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 7. Did you know that there is another aspect of a Chandan Yatra that’s associated with Akshaya Tritiya. The festival of Chandan Yatra is celebrated in Vrindavan and Jagannath Puri, whereby the deities of Lord Krishna and his forms are decorated with huge amounts of sandalwood paste, completely covering his entire body in chandan. History of Akshaya Tritiya amount of sandalwood paste. They do that in The celebration of every festival in Vedic order to give them relief from the scorching religion is associated with a story mentioned heat of the summer. This is in accordance in the scriptures. The pious day of Akshaya with the time that occurred with Srinathji of Tritiya, blessed by Lord Vishnu, is loaded Nathdwara and his dear devotee, Sri with spiritual significance. Madhvendra Puri. The starting of Treta Yuga The opening of the doors of Lord Badrinath Every yuga has a starting day and an On this day, doors of Lord Badrinath are ending day.The second celestial cycle or Treta opened and devotees go and worship him. Yuga (having a span of 1,296,000 years) started The lotus feet darshan of Sri on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. Bankey Bihari in Vrindavan Commencement of compilation Only on this day, there is Mangala Aarti in of the Mahabharata Sri Bankey Bihari Mandir of Vrindavana and Srila Vyasadeva started the great herculean people get a chance to have a darshan of his task of compilation of the great epic lotus feet. Mahabharata with Lord Ganesha on this day. Significance of Akshaya Tritya The appearance day of Lord Parshuram The day of Akshaya Tritiya holds great As per Skand Purana, Lord Parshuram, the significance for the Hindus and Jains. They son of Mahrishi Jamdagni and Mother perform various rituals on this day to keep Renuka appeared on this day. their mind and heart sacred. Following the The meeting of Lord Krishna and Sudama advice of the shastras, some people observe fast on this day and worship Lord Krishna It is said that on this day, Lord Krishna’s with 16 items of puja, called Shodashopchar Brahmin friend Sri Sudama visited him in Puja. People visit temples and offer items such Dwarika and offered him a handful of chipped as grains, wheat, rice, clothes, gold, rice as an offering out of unconditional love. gemstones, water, etc., in charity to the Brahmins and the poor and needy people. Breaking of one year-long fast PAGE SPONSORED BY Many people organise a big community feast by Lord Rishabhdeva called bhandara and feed people. ARISH K. SAHANI According to Jain literature, it is said that It is also a custom to purchase some gold Lord Rishabhdeva, the first Jain Tirthankara and other valuable items on this day as it is Serving Since 1972 broke his one-year long fast on this day,which believed that purchasing gold will provide one Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs he had been observing by drinking only sugar with the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and cane juice. allow prosperity and wealth to flourish at Arish K Sahani (Father) Receiving of Akshaya Patra home. According to astrology, Akshaya Tritiya is Shiv Sahani (Son) by the Pandavas considered as the day when the lines of Lord Krishna gave the Pandavas, an destiny or fate change and, hence, people are Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) Akshaya Patra or an imperishable vessel, advised to propitiate and venerate the deities during their period of exile. It provided them so as to get their blessings. As per Muhurat 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 with a supply of an infinite amount of food. Chintamani, the day of Akshaya Tritiya is [email protected] The commencement of 21 days considered as Swayam Siddha Muhurat. Any auspicious work can be done on this day “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” of Chandan Yatra without worrying about timings. Hence, a lot The devotees in Jagannath Puri and of weddings and other auspicious ceremonies “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” Vrindavan smear the idols’ faces with a huge take place on this day. “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

CONTD FROM PAGE 12 society. So based on this understanding Indian Man Charged with US LAWMAKERS PRAISE and the network that you have you will be in a position to take forward this Kidnapping in Middletown, Ohio AAPI'S GROWING CLOUT relationship in different areas," the IN ADVOCATING FOR Indian Envoy said. MIDDLETOWN, her and pulled her Jason Marino - American Medical OH (TIP): Dalvir away from the EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE Association Senior Assistant Director, Singh from India, age kidnapper and they IN US AMA Congressional Affairs, emphasized 24, who is addicted to both tumbled out of the need for more collaborative efforts heroin, was taken into the vehicle as it was In his opening remarks, AAPI between AAPI and AMA to have greater custody by moving. Legislative Chairman - Dr. Vinod K. voice in healthcare policy making efforts Middletown Division Nita didn't realize Shah, said, "AAPI is once again in the on Capitol Hill. of Police in Ohio and the children were able forefront in bringing many burning In a detailed Report on Green Card charged with 2 counts to escape because they health care issues facing the community delays affecting Indian American of Kidnapping, flew out of the at large and bringing this to the Capitol physicians, the Green Card Backlog felonious assault for Dalvir Singh from India, age 24, who is passenger side and by and to the US Congress. This is an Task Force pointed out that there are dragging an elderly addicted to heroin, was taken into this time, she was exciting time for Indo-US relations. Each over 10,000 Physicians waiting for Green lady, and grand theft. custody by Middletown Division of chasing the car on the of us, as part of AAPI, the largest ethnic Card for decades. AAPI members would On 4-25-2019 at Police. Photo / Courtesy Middletown driver's side. Nita organization, representing over 8,0000 like to see the Green Card backlog Division of Police 4:18pm the opened the driver's Indian American Physicians have a addressed, which it says has adversely Middletown Division of Police received a door to regain control of the vehicle she unique role to play in strengthening the impacted the Indian American call that a car with children inside had thought her grandchildren were in, relationship between India, the largest community. They stressed the need for been stolen at Atrium Medical Center and Dalvir slammed the door shut again and democracy and the US, the greatest bipartisan support to pass the Bill S-948 an elderly lady was injured. We found locked the door. She hung onto the vehicle democracy in the world." that will provide Green Cards to those that Nita Coburn, age 69, had taken panicking because she thought the Dr. Vinod Shah, who immigrated to the serving in America's under-served and another woman to the hospital and her children were still inside. The vehicle US 55 years ago, shared his own rural communities. The measure has two grandchildren were with her in the drug her until it accelerated at a high rate inspiring personal experiences, as to garnered support from leading members back seat. When they got to the of speed and she was forced to let go. how he began his career as a cardiologist of the Congress and seeks to remove the emergency room, Nita pulled up close to Officers Kirby and Engleka observed in a tiny remote region over a half a 7 percent cap on Green Cards on every the door and was helping the other the stolen vehicle fleeing the scene on century ago, and today, he is proud to country regardless of their size. It "will woman into the Emergency Room. About University Blvd. near Nelbar St. It was own and manage a series of large address many of the concerns facing the ten seconds after she got out of the car a stopped and Dalvir Singh was taken into clinical practice serving millions of Indian American community," AAPI man, Dalvir Singh, jumped into the custody . people across the state of Maryland. said in its list of demands. driver's seat and took off with the Chief Muterspaw stated, "This little "This immensely successful event, The bipartisan members of Congress children still in the back; an 8-year-old guy is a hero. No question. He pulled his including our partnership with the discussed ways to reform health care boy and a 10-year-old girl. The little boy sister out of the car with no concern for Indian Embassy, has showcased AAPI's delivery, to ensure its cost-effectiveness, opened the door to escape and the little his own safety. That is incredible at his strength relationship building and and the negative effects of defensive girl started to jump out also,but the man age and outstanding work by Officers maintaining ties with our elected medicine, which has driven up the cost grabbed the hoodie of the little girl not Kirby and Engleka to find the suspect and officials," said AAPI Legislative Co- of health care. AAPI members told the allowing her to leave. As she tried to get take him down without incident. So Chair - Dr. Sampat Shivangi. He gathering of both Republican and away her little brother grabbed hold of proud of their work". emphasized "AAPI contributions in Democratic congressmen how important issues like lowering drug costs, strong it was to increase the number of advocacy on Immigration reforms, residency positions to address the especially for physicians working in upcoming physician shortage. PERMANENT MISSION OF INDIA rural areas of the US and their long According to AAPI, there is an decades of waiting in acquiring Green ongoing physician shortage, which Cards." affects the quality of care provided to TO THE UNITED NATIONS Dr. Shivangi, a veteran of several American patients. There are patients decades of service to AAPI and to the who face lengthy delays in various New York nation, highlighted the "many important specialties, a situation which will issues that were discussed at the event, worsen over time. Legislation was including the need to increase in introduced in previous sessions of Residency slots, Medicare and Medicaid Congress that would add 15,000 Applications for reimbursements issues. Dr. Sampat residency slots, training up to 45,000 Shivangi raised the issue of US-India more physicians, AAPI points out in its trade relations, especially President White Paper. "By adding more residency Trump's remarks where he has called positions today,Congress can train more the post of India as king of Tariffs, with several U S physicians to treat patients in the congressmen. Dr. Shivangi emphasized future," AAPI stated. the importance of public awareness to Rep. Steny Hoyer underscored the discuss this issue, among others, to do need for reforming the entire Chauffeur invited away with some misgivings, with the immigration process and make it help of think tanks and open dialogue equitable and fair. "We need to deal with with experts on this issue. . the issue of H-1B and J-1 visas" and In his keynote address, Ambassador expand opportunities for highly skilled Permanent Mission of India to the Hon Harsh Vardhan Shringala praised foreign workers and students, he told the AAPI's lobbying efforts on some of the gathering. "I still believe and always will United Nations, New York invites issues affecting the broader Indian that the United States will continue to American community and other grow. We need the best, the brightest and applications for the post of Chauffeur. immigrant groups is also a testament to the bravest", he said. its growth and reach. Being one of the About India-US relations, Hoyer, oldest Indian American organizations, affirmed, "I believe it is the most For more details visit it's also among the most influential, as important alliance of this century. We was evident from the number of are in the second decade and we have https://pminewyork.gov.in/ members of Congress who took time out seen incredible progress. I know that of their busy schedule to address the will continue", he said referring to group. shared values including a dedication to "I believe all of you will have an the rule of law and democracy. 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CONTD FROM PAGE 1 terrorist was a "paradigm shift" in the ultimately be granted asylum. Around Sources said the decision reflects the UN DESIGNATES MASOOD country's approach. half of all aliens who make a credible recognition that many of the asylum- An official said Khan had made a fear claim and are subsequently placed seekers were in fact, economic migrants AZHAR AS GLOBAL public commitment that Pakistan's soil in removal proceedings do not actually who were forced to pass themselves off TERRORIST would not be used against any country. apply for asylum. as victims of political persecution in (PTI) The number of aliens who do not show order to escape the bleak economic Grateful to many countries who up to court and are ordered removed in condition then back home. supported us i.e. the USA, UK and France TRUMP PROPOSES NEW absentia has soared, with 17,200 removal The Indian Panorama reached out to and also several others in the council & RESTRICTIONS FOR orders issued in absentia in the first Ambassador Sandeep Chakraborty, outside the council; Would like to thank quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2019. Consul General of India in New York, to permanent representative of Indonesia", ASYLUM SEEKERS verify the TOI report who said details he said. Trump has signed a Presidential MASSIVE SIKH DAY and certain clarifications were awaited In a huge diplomatic victory for India Memorandum April 29 to ensure PARADE TAKEN from government of India. Once, the and a blow to Pakistan,Masood Azhar legitimate asylum-seekers can access picture is clear, he said, he will issue a was named a global terrorist by the asylum while more efficiently OUT IN NEW YORK CITY press note. He also indicated he may UNSC 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions processing and removing illegal The Parade started from 37th Avenue on invite community leaders to inform Committee on Wednesday, May 1 after migrants who are not eligible and who do Madison and terminated at 25th Street them of India government's revised China lifted its hold on a proposal in this not qualify. where free food (langar) was served . policy with regard to providing consular regard by the United States, United "The biggest loophole drawing illegal A Sikh conference, as always, was held at services to the asylees. Kingdom and France. aliens to our borders is the use of which the Sikh leaders spoke about the CONTD FROM PAGE 8 The US described this as 'Victory for fraudulent or meritless asylum claims to agenda before the community. American diplomacy.' gain entry into our great country", said The Sikh Day parade is organized by the DEALING WITH "Congrats to our team @USUN for Trump. Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill, New FUNDAMENTALIST their work in negotiating JEM's Masood The President is directing his York with the cooperation of the Sikh Azhar's #UN designation as a terrorist. Administration to propose organizations and gurudwaras of the tri- TERRORISM This long-awaited action is a victory for regulations to: state area. integrate intelligence-gathering and American diplomacy and the Streamline the court proceedings for coordinate with all investigating and international community against aliens who pass initial fear INDIA GOVERNMENT intelligence agencies. terrorism, and an important step determinations. REVISES POLICY ON Though it was never established, the towards peace in South Asia", US Adjudicate all asylum applications in concept had some major lacunae. Unless Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted. immigration courts within 180 days of CONSULAR SERVICES the NCTC is empowered to conduct 'Imran's China trip played crucial role' filing. TO ASYLEES counter-terrorism operations like its US The "breakthrough" in designating Require fees for asylum applications counterpart, on which the Indian Masood Azhar as a global terrorist came and work permit applications. of asylum-seekers, according to a version was expected to be based, urban during Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Bar aliens who have entered or report published in Times of India. terrorism will continue to remain a Khan's recent visit to China where the attempted to enter the country illegally It is a big relief to Persons of Indian cause for concern. Without an effective two sides agreed to withdraw their from receiving provisional work permits Origin (PIOs), mainly Sikhs, who have NCTC or a similar organization, the opposition to the latest move to blacklist prior to being approved for relief. taken asylum in foreign countries as this planning and execution of India's the JeM chief, a media report said here Immediately revoke the work will help the asylum-takers get consular counter-terrorism policies will remain on Thursday. authorization of aliens who receive final services including visa and OCI services mired in systemic weaknesses. The US, France along with the UK had removal orders. at their local Indian missions, as long as Post-incident investigation is aimed at moved the proposal to designate Azhar The President is directing the they are not on central black list unravelling the identities of the as a "global terrorist" in the UN Security Secretary of Homeland Security to approved by the home ministry. planners and the plotters and bringing to Council's 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions reprioritize the assignment of Many of the beneficiaries will be justice the perpetrators of the incident of Committee in February, just days after immigration officers to improve the asyleeshailing from Punjab who had terrorism. The National Investigation the deadly Pulwama attack. integrity of credible fear adjudications, taken asylum in countries like Canada Agency (NIA) must be reconstituted as it A veto-wielding permanent member of strengthen law enforcement, and enforce and the US, citing fear of religious lacks teeth in its present form. It should the UNSC, China was the sole hold-out in removal orders from immigration pursuit back home during the be re-modelled on the US FBI to give it the 15-nation world body on the bid to judges. crackdown on pro-Khalistan movement. both preventive and investigative blacklist Azhar, blocking four attempts According to White House statistics, They had been facing problems in powers. While there is no need to blindly since 2009 by placing a "technical hold" US immigration system has reached a getting visa and OCI benefits in their ape any country, there is no harm in and asking for "more time to examine" breaking point as we continue to see an respective Indian missions that maintain learning from the best practices abroad the proposal. overwhelming surge of migrants, with local black lists comprising names of and incorporating them into Indian Hours after sanctions were imposed on more than 100,000 arriving at our border such asylum-takers in addition to the policies. Azhar, the Express Tribune, quoting in March alone. As a result of loopholes central black list. India's intelligence coordination and diplomatic sources, reported that in United States immigration law, According to the report, the Modi assessment apparatus at the national Pakistan and China held extensive migrants claiming fear are often government, acknowledging the level and counter-terrorism policies discussions before making a decision on released into communities across the sensitivities of many Sikh asylum-takers remain mired in the days of innocence. the Azhar issue. "It is believed that the United States, where they often remain and their family members who have not We are now living in the age of 'new breakthrough came during the recent indefinitely. In order to remain in the been able to visit their native places or terrorism' that is far more violent and visit of PM Imran Khan to China where country, they often fail to show up to relatives even years after the end of Sikh diabolical than before and policies must both sides agreed to withdraw opposition court hearings, fail to file an asylum militancy,has now issued instructions to keep pace with the emerging to the latest move after realising that application, or fail to comply with all missions/posts abroad to abolish developments. For example, with the Islamabad's concerns were addressed," removal orders once their claims have local black lists. The missions have been Islamic State striving to extend its reach the report said. been denied. asked to provide all asylees and their to India, counter-radicalization and de- But the source told the paper that the The White House further states that family members, whose names do not radicalization policies must be listing does not mean the person should illegal migrants with meritless claims figure in the central black list, consular formulated early. be detained. Another official claimed have used the asylum system to enter the services, including visa services and (The author is a former Director, Centre for that authorities were "unaware" of US illegally and remain here indefinitely. OCI-related benefits. At the same time, it Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi) Azhar's whereabouts. 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ahabalipuram (also Mamallapuram) is situated just 60 km off Chennai on Mthe Bay of Bengal coast in the south Indian state of . The city is well connected through a network of roads from Chennai and other important cities of South THE TEMPLE CITY OF India. History The history of Mahabalipuram is an intriguing one. Although its ancient history remains unclear, numismatics, temples and MAHABALIPURAM other sources of historical evidence suggest that it was a place of significance even before the temples were built. Some historical facts about Mahabalipuram are mentioned below: Mahabalipuram is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site It became a prominent center of art and literature between 3rd and 7th century CE. Ancient mariners referred to Mahabalipuram as the “land of the Seven Pagodas”. Several coins excavated from here reveal the existence of trade with Romans in ancient times. Tourist Attractions Mahabalipuram is home to several tourist attractions that make for great exploration and sightseeing. There are several temples times, Dharmaraja Ratha it the most which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites magnificent and tallest of the Five rathas, besides other attractions which never stop with three storeys, though most of it remains amazing the visitors. incomplete. Here are the most famous tourist The shrine is devoted to Shiva and is attractions in Mahabalipuram: adorned with one of the best examples of early Pallava art. Very beautiful are the Shiva Group of Monuments figures on the corners of structure. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Group Dharmaraja Ratha contains engravings in of Monuments at Mahabalipuram is nestled Pallava Grantha script of the titles of on the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal. Narasimhavarman I. Inscription mentions The coastal city of the wonderful that this was created as Shiva temple of architectural treasures is situated in close Atyantakama Pallava. Especially fascinating proximity to Chennai in Kancheepuram is the sculpture of Lord Shiva in the form of district, Tamil Nadu. The architectural Ardhanariswarar which is half man, half grandeur of the 7th and the 8th century women. monuments are the breathing illustration of ancient civilization and beliefs. Bhima Ratha The longest of Five Rathas, the 12.8 m long, History of Monuments 7.3 m wide, 7.6 m high structure is built in Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram was the Gopura style with gabled roof. It is said to be capital region during the reign of Pallava devoted to Anantshayi Vishnu as a large bas Dynasty in the 7th century AD. The Pallavas relief of Vishnu in the form of Sayanamurti rulers used to hold the definitive command in is located inside. The building remains the southern part of India. Pallava rulers unfinished but fascinating. The sanctuary has were popular for their inclination towards a circumambulatory passage around it. Tamilian art and culture. The power and Pillars of the shrine are adorned with figures creativity was at its peak during the kingdom of lions. of Narasimha Varman-I and Narasimha Varman-II. The rulers immortalized their Arjuna Ratha glories with the splendid temples they built. The Arjuna Ratha is devoted to Lord Shiva. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram form of chariots, mandapas (cave sanctuaries) 'rathas' or monolithic rock temples cut out in Shaped like a small wooden shrine, the are their witness to their architectural and giant open-air reliefs. The famous the form of chariots. Constructed from distinctive style in Southern India, it is an splendor, cultural knowledge and the essence sculptures of the temple are 'Descent of the multiple materials, the monolithic structures impressive building. Inside the shrine there of their greatness which left a huge impact in Ganges', and the temple of Rivage, with have bas-relief sculptures carved on it. The are no embellishments, but the exterior is has the pages of history. thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. five Ratha temples stand majestically on the interesting details. The facade is adorned There are eight rathas at Mahabalipuram, southernmost extreme of Mahabalipuram. with magnificent sculptures, showing gods The Group of Monuments out of which five are named after the Pallava ruler Narsimha Varman 1 (AD 630- 68) and humans. Shore Temple 'Pandavas' (five brothers) of Mahabharata and built the majestic architecture in the 7th and one after Draupadi. The five rathas that can be 8th centuries. Nakula Sahadeva Ratha The Shore Temples was built in the 7th seen are Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, The Five Rathas are named after the This shrine is devoted to Indra and is century, during the reign of Rajasimha. The Arjuna Ratha, Draupadi Ratha and Nakul legendary Pandavas, Yudhistara, Arjuna, associated with elephants. This ratha is the temple depicts the peak of Pallava art. These Sahadev Ratha. These Ratha temples are Bhima, Nakula & Sahadeva and their wife only one which is not placed in a "procession", temples are refreshingly orderly, unlike later constructed on the style of the Buddhist Draupadi. The statues of an elephant (the it stands aside. The roof of this shrine is also grandiose Dravidian architectures. The viharas and chaityas. The unfinished three- vehicle of Indra), lion (the vehicle of Durga) shaped like a back of elephant. The relief designs are simple and innovative but the storey Dharmaraja Ratha is the largest. The and Nandi bull (the vehicle of Shiva) are sculpture of Ardhanariswara adorns the beauty shines through. The temple with its Draupadi Ratha is the smallest, it is one- displayed along with the rathas. Though these walls whereas columns and pillars are beautiful polygonal dome enshrines Lord storeyed and has an interesting thatch-like temples are named after the Pandava decorated with seated lions. Vishnu and Shiva. These beautiful temples, roof. The Arjuna and Draupadi rathas are brothers, they are not related to Mahabharata. ravaged by wind and sea have been declared dedicated to Shiva and Durga respectively. The Rathas were built as models of South Draupadi Ratha world heritage by UNESCO. Indian temples. As they were not consecrated, The Draupadi Ratha is the smallest of Panch Rathas 'Ratha' Cave Temple therefore were not used for worship. Most of Panch Rathas. This shrine is shaped like a Panch Rathas is a monument complex at them remain incomplete but enchanting in thatched hut, with a square roof. It is devoted The magnificent 'Ratha' cave temples was Mahabalipuram. The coastal city along the their own way. The architectural elements to goddess Durga and has amazing artwork. built by the Pallava king Narsimha in the 7th shores of Bay of Bengal was a major seaport gives a lovely impression of the remarkable The fine carved panel, which shows Durga on and 8th centuries. The beauty of the rock-cut of the ancient Pallava kingdom. It is currently architecture of the Pallavas. a lotus pedestal is marvelous. Outside, above sculpture of the temple is reflective of the one of the magnificent UNESCO World the entrance door, is carved a sea-monster. inventive tastes of the Pallava rulers. The Heritage sites. Dharmaraja Ratha The most interesting sculpture is Devi Durga monument is known especially for its Rathas. The Panch Rathas are five rock marvels in Shaped like a characteristic vimana (tower standing on a head of the demon Rathas is simple words means temples in the the monument complex. It is known for its, above the shrine) of Southern India of its Mahishasura. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 Mumbai qualify for playoffs

MUMBAI (TIP): Mumbai Indians prevailed over Sunrisers in the Super Over to qualify for the IPL playoffs, the win propelling them to the second position in the pecking order. Opting to bat, Mumbai Indians scored 162/5 in the allotted 20 overs and then saw Sunrisers Hyderabad end their innings at the same score. Needing nine to win in the Super Over, Hardik Pandya ICC RANKINGS hammered Rashid Khan for a six over long off in the first ball and then Kieron INDIA NUMBER 1 TEST SIDE, Pollard took the side home with three balls to spare. In the one-over eliminator, ENGLAND LEAD IN ODI Sunrisers Hyderabad managed 8/2 with Jasprit Bumrah bagging the wickets of NEW DELHI (TIP): Virat Kohli’s India continue to be the Manish Pandey and Mohammed Nabi. number 1 Test side while England have retained their top Mumbai Indians captain Rohit position as the ODI?side after the annual update today in Sharma said, “We are rewarded for some which series results from 2015-16 are removed, and outcomes real hard work we have put in from 2016-17 and 2017-18 are weighted at 50 per cent. throughout the tournament. We played India’s lead over New Zealand in the MRF Tyres ICC Test consistent cricket and have the results Team Rankings has narrowed from eight to two points and for it. We were very clear in the mind Dhoni, Imran Tahir star as Chennai Super England remain at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team that we wanted to bat first and put runs Rankings with their gap over India reduced to just two on the board. We knew if we could get Kings maul Delhi Capitals points in an expanded table. early wickets, we can put some pressure Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by a TEST RANKINGS: India were on 116 points and New on them.” whopping margin of 80 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Batting Zealand on 108 before the update but India’s 3-0 win over first, CSK posted a total of 179-4 in 20 overs after a smashing half-century by South Africa and 2-1 win in Sri Lanka being purged as part Rs 50cr for IPL adverts Suresh Raina and late blitz by MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. Chasing the 180-run of the 2015-16 season sees them losing three points while The IPL is considered one of the most target, DC lost the plot as their batsmen got dismissed in regular intervals and New Zealand’s two 2-0 defeats to Australia being removed were bundled out for a paltry score of 99 runs. popular tournaments in the world but sees them gain three points. even a top T20 league needs to be Suresh Raina roared back to form as he scored a brilliant 59 off 37 balls laced with In the only change of positions on the table, England have promoted and advertised. For this eight boundaries and a six. Raina left behind his previous scores of 2, 38, 0 and 13 overtaken Australia to fourth position and are on 105 points. reason, BCCI had budgeted Rs 50 crore in his last four knocks and played a confident knock at a time when CSK had lost Australia are on 98 points after dropping six points as they opener Shane Watson for a duck. for advertisement and promotion of the had won four of the five series in 2015-16, no more part of the 12th edition of the league. BCCI in its MS Dhoni continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered an unbeaten calculations. In another significant movement, the gap budget for the 2019 edition of the 44 off 22 balls to help CSK post a competitive target of 179-4 in 20 overs. Dhoni was between seventh-placed Pakistan and eighth-placed West tournament pegged the expenses on superbly supported by Ravindra Jadeja who smashed 25 players in 10 balls. Indies has trimmed from 11 to two points. advertising and promotion at Rs 50 Imran Tahir continued to bamboozle batters as he ripped apart the DC batting ODI RANKINGS: England have retained the No. 1 crore. Interestingly, the 2018 edition had lineup to pick up four wickets. Tahir took his wickets tally for IPL 2019 to 21 and is ranking but to go into the World Cup as the top-ranked side, seen BCCI spending the same amount in just behind Kagiso Rabada (25) in the Purple Cap race. they will need to beat Ireland in an upcoming one-off ODI promoting the tournament. and then beat Pakistan 3-2 or better in a home series, or lose to Ireland but then beat Pakistan 4-1 or better. South Africa have overtaken New Zealand into third position while another change in positions sees the West AGE-OLD SECRET OUT: SHAHID AFRIDI Indies moving ahead of Sri Lanka to seventh place. No team has dropped out of the top 10, thus ensuring that the World Cup will see the 10 top-ranked sides in action. WAS NO TEEN SENSATION Three of the four teams awarded ODI status at the end of the World Cricket League Division 2 will join the rankings NEW DELHI (TIP): One of cricket's once they have played the requisite eight qualifying greatest mysteries has finally been matches. However, PNG join the rankings immediately solved...sort of. having played several ODIs prior to April 2018. The Shahid Afridi, as many fans have long Netherlands, who already had ODI status, will need to play suspected, is not as young as official two more ODIs to achieve a ranking. records have had it all these years. Afridi himself has made the revelation Olympics champ Semenya loses in his autobiography Game Changer released in India and Pakistan this at CAS, must reduce testosterone week. In a chapter in which he describes his call-up to the senior Pakistan team in CAPE TOWN (TIP): October 1996, Afridi writes that he was Olympics 800m champion born in 1975. Though he doesn't give a Caster Semenya lost her month or day, that makes him, appeal against rules that potentially,five years older than what he mean female athletes with is: official records, including high natural levels of ESPNcricinfo's player profile pages testosterone must take record his date of birth as March 1, 1980. medication to reduce it. Afridi debuted in an ODI tri-series The Court of tournament in Nairobi, and, most Arbitration for Sport famously, hit a 37-ball hundred the first Caribbean, where he was playing in an just one Test. It also means that when he (CAS) ruled the time he batted in international cricket. Under-19 series for Pakistan - which now finally played his last game for Pakistan regulations were That record stood for over 17 years and suggests that he wasn't really under 19 at at the 2016 World T20, he was not 36 but necessary for athletes with was even more outrageous for the fact the time. Afridi has long retired from the 40 or 41. Fans will recall another public differences in sexual that it had been achieved by a 16-year- international game though the admission of a real age, from a development (DSDs) to old. Except, now we know, he wasn't. admission adds a retrospective gloss to contemporary and team-mate of Afridi. ensure fair competition. Yet Afridi only deepens the confusion his performances in the PSL this season, After leading Pakistan to a memorable But it also voiced in his book with the following line: where he played eight games for Multan World T20 win in 2009, Younis Khan concern about how the "Also, for the record, I was just nineteen, Sultans and took 10 wickets conceding announced his retirement from the new rules, which cover and not sixteen like they claim. I was just 6.74 runs per over - all as a 43- or 44- format, saying that he was 34 and "too events ranging from 400m to a mile, would be implemented born in 1975. So, yes, the authorities year-old. old for this kind of cricket". By his by the International Association of Athletics Federations stated my age incorrectly." If he was The year 1975 would also mean that he official records, Younis was 31 at the (IAAF), the sport’s governing body. born in 1975, that would make him 20 or was 34 or 35 when he suddenly retired time he made the statement; in fact, the Testosterone increases muscle mass, strength and 21 at the time of the innings and not 19 from Test cricket in 2010, having number on his ODI shirt - 75 - was the haemoglobin, which affects endurance. Some competitors as he writes. returned after a four-year absence from real year of his birth, the same, have said Semenya’s higher levels of the hormone give her He had arrived in Nairobi from the the format - as captain - and staying for incidentally, as Afridi's. an unfair advantage. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019