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Minor girl gang-raped, Krishna in spate, raises KCR to script growth of kills self WARANGAL: In a revolting Telugu film industry incident -- close on the spectre of 2009 floods n heels of the much-publi- PNS HYDERABAD cised death penalty awarded on fast-track mode of justice AVINASH DEEPAK PULI Chief Minister K here to a youth for rape- n MAHABUBNAGAR „ Over 8.50 lakh cusecs released from Jurala Chandrasekhar Rao has said murder of an infant -- a that the state government will ninth class girl was gang- With the Krishna River in „ Water inflows reach dangerous level in Srisailam soon unveil a policy for devel- raped by five persons in spate since Saturday, several oping Telugu film industry. He Sammayyanagar area of villages surrounding Jurala then sprang a surprise, saying he Hanamkonda city on project areas are facing sub- himself would produce a film if Sunday. The victim later mergence due to heavy inflows. it is going to be a classic direct- committed suicide by con- Heavy inflows over the past ed by 'Kalatapasvi' K suming pesticide at her few days from the upper reach- Vishwanath. KCR visited the ace home. es of the riparian states of director and Dadasaheb Phalke According to police Maharashtra and Karnataka awardee "Kalatapasvi" K sources, the girl was whisked resulted in inundation or sub- Vishwanth at his residence in Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao with ‘Kalatapasvi’ K Vishwanth at the latter’s residence in Film Nagar on Sunday away by the gang to the out- mergence of several low-lying n Several villages, temples Film Nagar here on Sunday. skirts of the city and molest- areas in the region. The Chief Minister said that ed by them. The Jurala project is receiv- submerged in Mahabubnagar there was a lot scope for the film ing inflows at the rate of more district industry to develop further in Mutual admiration Continued on Page 4 than eight lakh cusecs and 61 n Hyderabad. The upcoming pol- Alampur Jogulamba temple n spillway gates were lifted in faces flood threat AP Irrigation Minister Anil Kumar Yadav and Telangana Education Minister icy would be framed to spur the uring the meeting, inter- KCR meets "Kalatapasvi" K order to release 8.3 lakh cusecs G Jagadish Reddy releasing water from Nagarjuna Sagar Project on Sunday growth of the industry. Desting discussions took Vishwanath to the Srisailam project. KCR expressed his desire place on films, Telugu lan- Art 370 will Officials in the region alerted and join rehabilitation camps that K Vishwanth, who has guage and literature, with the n Offers to produce a classic inhabitants of vulnerable vil- being set by the authorities. directed several classic Telugu CM and Viswanath inter- film, if Vishwanath directs end terror in lages in the Krishna river basin Apart from Beerelli, several Water released from movies highlighting values and acting for about half an hour. even as flood waters were other villages are hit, including culture, should make another "I am your fan. I have Kashmir: Shah gushing. Gondimalla, Mulamalla and classic film which will be useful loved your films since my department, whether it is Flood waters have inundat- Kyathur. People in these vil- Nagarjuna Sagar to society. To cap it all, KCR childhood. I saw each and selecting the actors, dia- CHENNAI: Union Home ed Beerelli village in Gadwal lagers are being asked to move offered to produce the film every film that you have logues, language that used, Minister Amit Shah on district, forcing many villagers to safer destinations. PNS n HYDERABAD Education Minister G Jagadish should Vishwanath direct it. made. I watched every scene, songs, picturi- Sunday asserted that removal to move to safer zones. The Observers say flood waters Reddy jointly released the K Viswanath, his wife Shankarabharanam film sation, art excel in all aspects. of special status to Jammu Shivalaya in Beechupalli village have inundated some parts for With the water level rising water, reflecting bonhomie Jayalakshmi, his son about 25 times. I saw your Your films can be watched by and Kashmir under Article of Itikyala Mandal is sub- the first time after a gap of amid increasing inflows and between the Telugu states. Ravindranath, daughter-in-law film repeatedly. Every time I the entire family sitting 370 of the Constitution will merged. Inundation has affect- about two decades, causing with no respite in sight during According to Irrigation Gowri, director N Shankar watched your film I felt like together. This is precisely put an end to terrorism and ed crops in several fields. tension. the coming days, additional Department data, Nagarjuna accorded a warm welcome to meeting you personally. My the reason why I watch your lead to progress of the The famous Jogulamba tem- Beerelli residents said they water was released from the Sagar Project received more the Chief Minister. desire has been fulfilled films even today whenever I region. Speaking at the ple in Alampur, which was sub- had not been given any kind of Nagarjuna Sagar Project for than 3 lakh cusecs in the last KCR felicitated Viswanath today. Each film that you find the time. My affection launch of a book on Vice merged during the 2009 floods, support subsequent to the exe- meeting irrigation and other 24 hours as of Sunday morn- and his wife with shawls. make is like a poem. You towards you has brought me President M Venkiah Naidu's is once again facing threat. cution of the Jurala project. So, needs on Sunday. ing and the water level rose to Viswanath's family members make films with dedication here. two years in office here, Officials have advised scared they demanded immediate res- AP Irrigation Minister Anil 532 ft. then honoured the CM in like and like tapasya. Every Continued on Page 4 Shah said he firmly believed villagers to vacate the villages cue operations in the region. Kumar Yadav and Telangana Continued on Page 3 manner. Art 370 that gave the special status to Jammu and Kashmir should be removed as it was not beneficial to the Two students People will be country. Police to be under "I was firm that Article 370 Allegations of EVM tampering among three allowed to should be removed.... after (scrapping) Article 370, ter- electrocuted offer prayers rorism in Kashmir will end made with criminal intent: CEC Centre in UT of J-K and it will progress on the PNS n SANGAREDDY PNS n NEW DELHI path of development," he PNS n KOLKATA PNS n NEW DELHI said adding there was not an "The EVMs were made Three persons, including People in the Kashmir Valley iota of confusion in his mind Chief Election Commissioner in a secure environment two school-going students, The Centre will be in direct will be allowed to offer prayers on what will happen post the Sunil Arora has said allega- were electrocuted in as many control of law and order and in mosques during Eid-ul- path-breaking move. tions of EVM tampering are and distinguished emeritus separate incidents in erst- police in the Union Territory of Azha on Monday and restric- "more than unfair" and made professors of reputed while Medak district on Jammu and Kashmir through tions on mobile and landline with a "criminal intent". institutes have supervised the Sunday. the Lieutenant Governor (L-G), phones will be lifted as early The machines might mal- entire process." A Class IX student was while land will be a subject as possible, a top government Delhi police function occasionally, as does electrocuted when he came under the elected government official said on Sunday. the equipment used for other — SUNIL ARORA in contact with electric wires there, officials said on Sunday. The UT of Jammu and The top priority of the purposes, but it cannot be at Islampur village of President Ram Nath Kovind government is to maintain constable Chief Election Commissioner Kashmir will have a tampered with, Arora said at Toopran Mandal. The on Friday gave assent to a leg- Lieutenant Governor peace and prevent any casu- dragged by car the annual business conclave deceased, identified as Akula islation for bifurcation of alty and mischief in Jammu at IIM-Calcutta on Saturday. Prem Sai (14), was carrying Jammu and Kashmir under and the maximum and Kashmir. NEW DELHI: A Delhi Police "Malfunctioning is very dif- Mamata Banerjee and a host a wire, which accidentally which two Union Territories - strength of its The district administra- constable was robbed of his ferent from tampering. The parties, including the of other opposition leaders, came in contact with live - Jammu and Kashmir, and assembly will be 107, tions are constantly reviewing service pistol and left injured electronic voting machines Trinamool Congress (TMC) including TDP's N wires in his agriculture Ladakh -- will come into exis- which will be enhanced the situation in Jammu and after being dragged for a few (EVM) cannot be tinkered and the Congress, levelled Chandrababu Naidu, Farooq fields. tence on October 31. Kashmir, and they will facil- metres by a car in Rohini's with. If you say otherwise, you charges of EVM tinkering Abdullah of the National In Siddipet district, a 54- Land -- the rights in or over to 114 after a itate people to offer prayers in Sector-20 allegedly when he have a criminal intent, which only after the declaration of Conference and Maharashtra year-old farmer was electro- it -- will be with the elected delimitation exercise mosques during Eid, the offi- was chasing a murder we deeply resent," he main- Lok Sabha election results, Navnirman Sena (MNS) pres- cuted when he came in con- government of the Union cial told PTI, requesting accused, officials said on tained. the CEC said, "This is more ident Raj Thackeray, have tact with a live electric wire Territory of Jammu and remain vacant as they fall anonymity. Sunday. Noting that two "highly than unfair. When you lose repeatedly claimed that while cutting grass for cattle Kashmir, unlike in Delhi under PoK. As per J&K Last Friday, people were The constable, Kavinder, reputed" public firms have why make the machine a flog- Electronic Voting Machines at his field at Dharmajipet where the L-G exercises con- Reorganisation Act, 2019, the allowed to visit neighbor- was on patrolling duty on the designed the EVMs, Arora ging object? could be tampered with and village of Dubbak Mandal. trol through the Delhi Legislative Assembly of the UT hood mosques and offer intervening night of said, "The EVMs were made in "The charges hurt the demanded a return to ballot The deceased was identi- Development Authority of J&K may make laws for the prayers there. However, large Saturday-Sunday when the a secure environment and dis- integrity of the Election papers. fied as Yerrolla Nagaiah. (DDA), a central government whole or any part of the union gatherings were not allowed incident took place, police tinguished emeritus profes- Commission (EC) and those Talking about the role In another incident, a entity.The UT of Jammu and territory with respect to any of in any part of the Valley. said. sors of reputed institutes have involved in the process of played by the EC in conduct- Class VIII student, Nithin Kashmir will have a the matters enumerated in Asked about the restric- The murder accused, Sonu supervised the entire process." making the voting machines. ing polls, Arora said, "Election (13), was electrocuted at Lieutenant Governor and the the state list of the tions imposed on communi- Dabas, who is a moneylender, Arora was in the city to EVMs cannot be tampered is all about law and Talelama village of Andole maximum strength of its Constitution except the sub- cation links, the official said and his accomplice Ashok attend events organised by with, but they can malfunc- Constitution on one hand, mandal on Sunday when he assembly will be 107, which jects mentioned in entries one these were "temporary" mea- were arrested while a juvenile, the West Bengal National tion just like the equipment and administration and man- accidentally touched a live will be enhanced to 114 after and two -- 'public order' and sures taken to maintain peace who accompanied them, was University of Juridical Sciences used by you in everyday life," agement on the other. Every wire at home. Separate cases a delimitation exercise. 'police' respectively -- or the and prevent circulation of apprehended in connection and IIM (Calcutta). he said. organ has its own impor- were registered at the police Twenty-four seats of the Concurrent List in the Seventh misinformation and with the incident, they said, Pointing out that opposition West Bengal Chief Minister tance." stations concerned. Assembly will continue to Schedule of the Constitution. rumours. adding that the pistol was also recovered. TODAY KCR chalking out strategy to counter BJP expansion Hefty hikes in CBSE ALMANAC L VENKAT RAM REDDY municipal polls separately. This BJP is going to project the lack n HYDERABAD will ensure that BJP gets no of official celebration as the con- Month & Paksham: chance to polarise voters by pro- sequence of TRS' friendship board exam fees Shravana & Shukla Paksha With the Bharatiya Janata jecting "TRS-MIM friendship". with MIM. This will open Panchangam Party's central and state units Furthermore, it is felt in the another window to polarise PNS n NEW DELHI collect the difference in Tithi : Dwadashi 12:06 pm going ballistic to position the pink party's inner circles that voters. amount. Nakshatram: Purva Ashadha 2:52 am saffron party as the only alter- the recent developments in The TRS had been support- The Central Board of According to the revised (Next Day) native political force in Kashmir have boosted the ing BJP on all important deci- Secondary Education (CBSE) norms, the Scheduled Caste Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Telangana that can take on the n n n images of BJP and Prime sions and pieces of legislation has increased the fees of Class and Scheduled Tribe students Telangana Rashtra Samiti, TRS TRS won't have Pink party to TRS had Minister Narendra Modi across made at national-level of late. 10 and 12 board examinations will have to pay Rs 1,200 for any important work) pact with MIM for block understaning Rahukalam: 07:36 am – 09:11 am supremo and Chief Minister K the country, with Telangana Further, the pink party did not for SC and ST students from five subjects, while earlier they Chandrasekhar Rao is under- municipal polls; polarisation of with MIM in being no exception. hurt MIM on any issue. Rs 50 to Rs 1,200, while the were supposed to pay Rs 50 for Yamagandam: 10:46 am – 12:21 am stood to have crafted a counter they will contest votes by saffron Assembly and The writing on the wall is that So, KCR's counter strategy is amount has been doubled for the same, a hike of 24 times. Varjyam: 11:12 am - 12:56 am strategy to check the growth of separately party Lok Sabha polls the leadership of the BJP, at cen- aimed at giving 'issue-based those from the general cate- The general category students 01:55 pm - 03:30 pm BJP in Telangana. tral and state levels, is going to support' to either BJP or MIM gory, who will now have who were paying Rs 750 Gulika: 01:55 pm - 03:30 pm Central to this strategy is the bank heavily on political in the next four years and to see to pay Rs 1,500. earlier, will now pay Rs Good Time: (to start any important work) decision to not have any truck Rubbing salt into these The post-mortem that KCR mileage that the saffron party to it that both the parties do not The students 1,500 for five sub- Amritakalam: 09:39 pm - 11:23 pm with the Majlis-e-Ittehaul wounds, the BJP is going over- and company did on the LS can draw from the "Kashmir take TRS for granted. appearing for the jects. Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:55 am - 12:46 pm Muslimeen (MIM) for the board to expand its base in results revealed that BJP could issue", to polarise voters during In the just-concluded Class 10 board exams "The fees is applic- upcoming municipal polls. Telangana by luring party lead- win four Lok Sabha seats main- the upcoming municipal polls. Parliament session, TRS backed are registered for it able for both Class 10 HYDERABAD According to sources, KCR ers and cadre from other par- ly due to polarisation of votes BJP top guns Amit Shah and BJP by either voting for the Bills when in Class 9, and and 12 examinations," a WEATHER and his son KTR, who is the ties. BJP's hubris stems from its caused by the unseemly friend- JP Nadda are going to address or facilitating their approval by those appearing for Class senior CBSE official said. working president of TRS, are significant performance in the ship between TRS and MIM. huge public meetings in TS over staging a walk-out. TRS not 12 are registered when in For appearing for an addi- Forecast: Partly Cloudy yet to get over the devastating General Election. For, the BJP For, it created an impression the next one week, reflecting the only openly supported BJP on Class 11. The board notified tional subject in Class 12 Temp: 31/22 defeat of Kalvakuntla Kavitha bagged four Lok Sabha seats, that both TRS and MIM are one BJP's political ambitions in the the scrapping of Article 370, but the changes in the fees last board examination, the SC Humidity: 77% and B Vinod Kumar at the thus relegating Congress -- and the same and that they are state. The two leaders are com- also staged a walk-out from the week and has asked the and ST students who were ear- Sunrise: 05.58 up to 'minority appeasement' ing mainly to attack the TRS Rajya Sabha during voting on Sunset: hands of BJP in Nizamabad and principal opposition in schools who had already lier not supposed to pay any 06.43 Karimangar Lok Sabha seats Telangana-- to the third place, politics. government for not celebrating the Bill to criminalise triple begun the registration process extra fee, will now have to pay Current Weather Conditions Updated August 11, 2019 5:00 PM respectively in the General as the grand old party won three So, KCR wants TRS and the "Telangana Liberation Day" talaq, thus helping the govern- and charged students as per Rs 300. Election held in May. LS seats. MIM to contest the upcoming officially on September 17. The ment to have a smooth sailing. the old fee structure, to now Continued on Page 3 HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 hyderabad 02

very once in a while, public ating with TDP leaders who lost the representatives happen to pre- elections recently. The same goes for Esent their humane side that top leaders of Congress and Jana comes as a welcome relief and is SOFTER SIDE COMES TO FORE Sena. Lately, there was talk of ex- remembered fondly. Recently dur- village in Thipparthi mandal. While first from TRS to train guns on the of boosting tourism at project sites. Bogatha, Umamaheshwarm and CBI officer and Jana Sena man, VV ing heavy rains in Nalgonda dis- on his way, the MLA saw 10 pas- BJP from these parts, particularly REPORTERS’ Locals have been over-eager and others have been attracting visitors Lakshminarayana, joining the party. trict, minister Guntakandla sengers of an auto-rickshaw suffer after ex-MP Gaddam Vivek joined quick to seize the moment by in large numbers after the pleasant The former officer lost the elections Jagadeeshwar Reddy personally injuries after it met with an acci- the saffron party. Vinod Kumar was charging tourist vehicles a 'toll' to change in the weather. Agricultural but not his spirit for a battle. After helped out two youths stuck inside dent. He took the injured persons Karimnagar MP when Telangana D ARY visit scenic spots. This, however, activity too has picked up pace. certain speculations did the rounds, their vehicle on a highway in the to hospital for treatment in his own statehood was realised in 2014, but didn't go down well with local leg- Suddenly, the drought-like condi- he issued a statement saying: middle of nowhere. The minister vehicles, and stayed there till they lost to BJP's Bandi Sanjay in the islators after tourists brought the tions in Telangana have turned into "Rumors are carried by haters, was himself travelling in a convoy were given first-aid. recent parliamentary polls. With the activity to their notice. bountiful rains and water. spread by fools, and accepted by on the highway near Suryapet scenario changed, the BJP senses the Nettempadu, Kalwakurthi and idiots. Decide which category you when he saw a car upturned and BJP eyes bigger turf opportunity to weaken the TRS fur- Koyilsagar lift schemes also received Pleasant change in weather Membership drive or belong. I will be with Jana Sena till two men inside struggling to get The PJP seems to be becoming ther. Vinod Kumar had had enough good inflows and are recharged with August started with heavy rains poaching? the president feels that I'm useful to out. They were not injured luckily. the primary opposition party to the of it and therefore went on the good rains in the upper parts. in Telangana. Southern parts of the The BJP's state unit launched an the party." However, stories abound He stopped his car and helped the TRS in the Karimnagar district with offensive against the BJP to stem the Mahabubnagar, however, has not state and capital Hyderabad, in par- ambitious membership drive to of Lakshminarayana being treated youth get out safely and asked his many members of the ruling party tide in time. been so lucky. It has received less ticular, witnessed incessant rains, strengthen its base at the grassroots like an ordinary worker and made staff in the convoy to escort the duo jumping onto the saffron band- rain in the form of drizzles and so resulting in both joy and agony for level. Select leaders, roped in by the to wait for hours to meet the party to their destination. Minister Reddy wagon. Recent developments indi- Water-induced tourism most of the water in the region is people. Krishna River is brimming leadership, laid out strategies to president. even stayed back for about thirty cate the TRS knows this and is gear- Jurala project turned into a tourist from river inflows. The irrigation because of heavy rains in draw people to the party with the minutes to regulate the traffic ing to take the fight back and tell the spot yet again when inflows and wing released water to downstream Karnataka. Srisailam and promise of good governance in the (Contributed by which was affected due to the people a thing or two about BJP's outflows from the project increased and Minister Niranjan Reddy even Jurala projects have turned into country and Andhra Pradesh. Bakka Tennyson, accident. Then, last Friday local leg- purported 'failures'. Boyinapalli owing to rains over the past one opened the spill gates of Srisailam tourist destinations for people While that is fair game, the party has Ramakrishna Perala, islator of Nalgonda, Kancharla Vinod Kumar -- former MP and week. The site has seen a steady flow project to ease the situation for wanting to see the magic of water also been poaching on disgruntled Avinash Deepak Puli, Bhupal Reddy, was seen taking up nephew of Maharashtra Governor of enthusiastic tourists, which has farming. Rains and water in lift pro- gushing out of the dams' gates. Even leaders from other parties in recent Deepthi Nandan, a similar rescue act near Sarvaram Ch Vidyasagar Rao -- is one of the thrilled the locals. The Bheema, jects are opening up the prospects waterfall sites in the state like times. BJP members began negoti- K Murali Prasad Patnaik Gold remains WILL CONGRESS REGAIN LOST GLORY? buoyant in n Some leaders expect Sonia's appointment to bring changes in Telangana Congress higher brackets PNS n HYDERABAD idents too are in line to join the changes take place in state Prime Minister Narendra Modi BJP, it is learned. leadership similar to AICC. and Union Home Minister PNS n HYDERABAD Several senior leaders from Whether the appointment of The party status is worsening Amit Shah. He also made it Rahul strengthened The yellow metal Telangana Congress expressed Sonia Gandhi will stop these further in Telangana with the clear that BJP will come to Although US President said like a Tsunami their happiness over the defections or not is a big ques- present leadership, the leader power even in Telangana in the that he was 'positive' about the breached all appointment of Sonia Gandhi as tion in Telangana. On the other opined echoing the allegation of future. party, says Uttam outcome of the next round of records of last six interim chief of the party hop- hand, the senior leaders, who Congress senior leader V The AICC leaders clearly talks with North Korean pre- ing that the party may regain were themselves branding as Hanumantha Rao. announced that Sonia Gandhi PNS n HYDERABAD mier, the markets were scepti- years, so also the lost sheen not only across the Congress loyalists are hoping Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy will restructure the party dur- cal about the outcome of talks white metal which nation but also in Telangana. that the party will regain lost too indulged in severe criticism ing her interim period as chief TPCC Chief N Uttam Kumar in view of the previous bitter faithfully followed The party's condition in sheen as Sonia took the reins of against AICC as well as TPCC of the party. Telangana Reddy has expressed his hap- experience. Further, other con- Telangana is worsening day by the party. But some leaders are leadership making his plans Congress senior leaders Marri piness over Sonia Gandhi's tentious issues like Mexico, the former day with the defections and in- expressing doubts saying that open clearly. He Shashidhar Reddy and others election as AICC Chief once Iran and China too contributed discipline activities. The party how the party will get its lost lashed out at too hoped that Sonia Gandhi again. He said that the deci- towards volatility in markets. Silver (0.999), too, appreciated faced a major blow in Telangana sheen in the States like TPCC leadership will do "thorough intro- sion of Congress Working The yellow metal like a by Rs.2,000 and closed at when its 12 MLAs defected to Telangana with the same lead- saying that the spection and undertake a Committee (CWC) at this Tsunami breached all records of Rs.43,300 (per kg).The senti- TRS. Presently, party MLA ership. One of the TPCC lead- party will not complete overhaul and juncture is correct. Extending last six years, so also the white ment in gold and silver having from Munugodu Komatireddy ers on the condition of regain its lost sheen detailed restructuring at greetings to Sonia Gandhi, metal which faithfully followed reached the peak levels is like- Rajagopal Reddy is in the queue anonymity said that changes at any cost. He also all levels of the party" in Uttam said that Sonia will the former. Therefore, gold ly to cool down during a cou- to join BJP. Several DCC pres- will take place only when praised the BJP leaders tune with the CWC. Several succeed in bringing back the said that it was not proper to remained buoyant in higher ple of weeks from now. second-grade leaders of the lost sheen of the party. Sonia Amit Shah to say that the brackets and closed at US $ TPCC too are has special place in the hearts then Centre passed 1,498.45 (per ounce) while sil- COMMODITIES expecting of Telugu people, he exhort- Telangana Bill by closing the ver, followed suit and closed at The sentiment in principal T-Congress welcomes CWC decision changes in ed. He reminded that Rahul doors of the Parliament. $ 17.04 (per Ounce). Platinum wholesale commodity markets PNS n HYDERABAD ray, they said. With the delay in in a statement that win- the TPCC Gandhi took the reins of the He said "Amit Shah cited and palladium also marched in the twin cities was moderate. naming an interim president as ning and losing elec- to regain party when it was in criti- Telangana Bill for times while forward and closed at $.864.51 Rythu Bazars and the various Telangana Congress leaders his successor, they were getting tions is a part of the the lost cal conditions. He praised speaking on Kashmir Bill. (per 10 gms) and $. 1,498.45 commodity markets located in have welcomed the unanimous further restless. Now that this politics. But the most sheen of that Rahul Gandhi's ser- Amit Shah said that the then (per 10 gms) respectively. Begum Bazar, Kishangunj, decision of the CWC to name impasse has ended, the cadres important thing is to the party vices to the party helped in government accorded Other economic parameters, Mukthyargunj, Risala Abdullah, Sonia Gandhi as the interim will gear up to make the party learn from experiences. in the strengthening it. Telangana by closing the except Brent oil, moved north- Mir Alam Mandi, president of the party. With the more effective to face the chal- Rahul Gandhi subjected State. On Sunday, Uttam spoke doors of the Parliament. It is ward. Brent closed at US$ 58.53 Dilsukhnagar, Kukatpally, resignation of Rahul Gandhi as lenges, they said. himself to the test of to media at Delhi along not proper to the Union (per barrel) while Crude oil was Bowenpally, General Bazar was the Congress president in May Telangana Congress senior accountability and with several state party lead- Home Minister to say like quoted at Rs.3,892 (per barrel). from moderate to strong. 2019, owning the responsibil- leaders Marri Shashidhar announced his resignation, ers. Taking serious exception that. It is well known fact that Gold MCX stood at Rs.37,992 The inflow of supplies from ity for the defeat in the Lok Reddy, S Chandrasekhar, M as a matter of principle, in at Union Home Minister voting will be taken up by (per 10 gms) and Silver MCX at other states, particularly Sabha elections, the party Kodanda Reddy, G Niranjan the CWC meeting on May Amit Shah's criti- closing the doors of the Rs.43,324 (per kg). Sensex Maharashtra, Kerala, cadres were in a state of disar- and A Shyam Mohan have said 25, 2019. cism, Uttam House on every Bill. and Nifty 50 closed at Tamilnadu , Karnataka, Gujarat 37,581.91 and 11109.65 and Madhya Pradesh, has points respectively. been obstructed due to Leading foreign cur- heavy rains and flood rencies' exchange situation in these rates were: US $: states. KTR talking on democracy ridiculous: BJP Will stop uranium Rs.70.80, British During the week, Pound: Rs. common pulses PNS n HYDERABAD KCR has been making MLAs or hold an all-party 83.52, Euro : such as tuar dal, efforts to demolish meeting. Where is the scope Rs. 79.52, WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW moong dal, urad BJP national executive member for discussion and democracy mining project: VH Singapore $ : dal and masoor N Indrasena Reddy came Assembly and in TRS rule? TRS government Rs.50.05, Canadian $: Rs.52.31, dal recorded a marginal appre- down heavily on TRS working Secretariat buildings. Though has been bulldozing opposition PNS n HYDERABAD Uranium and reminded the Swiss Franc : Rs.71.12, Australian ciation, while staple food grains president KT Rama Rao. He people, opposition parties and and crushing people's protests words of KCR daughter K $: Rs.47.02, Saudi Rial : Rs. and common edible oils said the TRS working president activists have been opposing it, in an undemocratic way. Now Senior Congress leader V Kavitha, who assured that no 18.10, Kuwaiti Dinar : Rs.225.38, remained steady at the previous speaking about democracy and KTR is speaking of 'democra- Hanumantha Rao stated that Uranium mining explorations, Omani Rial : Rs. 177.63 and UAE week's closing levels. right to question is absolutely he did not anyones opinions cy' as BJP is gaining populari- he would stand by the tribals will be done in this area. He Dinar : Rs.18.53. The prices of common veg- ridiculous. —N INDRASENA REDDY ty and posing threat to TRS and see that the Government said Andhra Pradesh Chief At home, due to higher etables eased further consid- "KTR is saying there is no BJP national executive member existence," Indrasena further stops uranium mining pro- Minister YS Jaganmohan prices, the trading was dull. erably during this week also space for discussion and dis- said. ject, which will not only cause Reddy should also take up this However, both the yellow and thanks to good rains in the sent in BJP's rule. This is sition parties views. TRS gov- speaking in Hyderabad on Unable to digest the mass cancer and other diseases to the matter as this will also cause white metals zoomed and vegetable growing areas. absolutely ridiculous to hear ernment has been so auto- Sunday. support being received by BJP people but will also affect the health issues to the people of closed at phenomenally higher Common vegetables such as such comments from KTR, cratic that it has even removed "Chief Minister K in Telangana after Article 370 Tigers, which are hardly 12 to Ongole, Guntur, Krishna and levels as compared to the pre- cabbage, cauliflower, ribbed who represents a party which Dharna Chowk, which offers Chandrashekhar Rao has been issue, KTR has been making 15 in this Reserve Tiger area. other parts of Andhra Pradesh vious week. Standard gold (24 guard, snake guard, lady fin- does not allow opposition a space to people to raise making efforts to demolish baseless statements, he said. On Sunday, VH along with in future. carats) appreciated by Rs.2,040 gers, cucumber, potatoes, party MLAs to speak even in their issues and hold protests. Assembly and Secretariat Indrasena Reddy expressed Achampet former MLA Dr. Chanchu community, and closed at Rs.37,500 (per 10 onions, tomatoes and French Assembly. TRS government Now its working president buildings. Though people, confidence that riding on the Vamshi Krishna, PCC General which was around 12,000 has gms). Ornamental gold too, beans, along with other leafy has been completely unde- KTR is talking about freedom opposition parties and activists popularity of PM Modi and Secretary Bollu Kishan, now come down to around moved up in tandem and was vegetables recorded a decline mocratic and run in a dicta- to discuss, differ and democ- belonging to different groups Amit Shah's initiatives, BJP will Chenchu Tribal Leader 6,000 people and is a matter of quoted in the range of Rs.35,620 in prices in the range of 27 per torial way, with scant regard to racy which is extremely have been opposing it, he did sweep Municipal polls in Nagaiah, Youth Congress worry, he said. On this occa- - 35,720 on the closing day. cent to 42 per cent. people's opinions and oppo- absurd," said Indrasena Reddy not even take opinions of Telangana. Leader SP Kranthi Kumar and sion, VH discussed with the local Congress leaders visited Chenchu Tribal people about the Nallamalla forest in the Uranium mining project Amrabad Tiger Reserve area for which the Chenchus were where state and central gov- not happy and worried as it J&K conundrum: Himalayan blunder rectified ernments have permitted will harm their lives. exploration of Uranium. VH assured that he would HC UPADHYAY legality and Constitutional against four tribals for alleged- It will be razed in due course. On this occasion, VH met stand by the Chenchus and n HYDERABAD impropriety. They convenient- Some educated, confused and ly posting seditious post on Already the process of shifting Chenchus and discussed var- take up the issue with the ly forget that the Deed of sycophantic voices are raising Facebook supporting ' various departments has begun ious issues with them. VH Ministry of Environment, Last week proved to be histor- Accession signed by the erst- Pathalgadi' movement, and is expected to be over in a argued that Chief Minister K Forest and Atomic energy. He ical for the country as the while ruler of J&K, Hari Singh, irrelevant questions of legality and observed that it is a prima facie short period. Chandrashekhar Rao should said that he would also take long-pending cancerous issue was unconditional and constitutional impropriety case of sedition and waging war rethink about the permissions up this serious issue to the of Jammu and Kashmir got absolute. Subsequently, the against India. ' Pathalgadi' is a JUDGE WHO ORDERED given to take-up Uranium notice of Congress president resolved at one stoke. The peo- 'temporarily' Article 370 was tribal tradition of erecting STRIPPING OF A COP explorations and immediate- Sonia Gandhi in the coming ple in general and of Jammu inserted into the Constitution India. On the other hand, with Thus, the Himalayan blun- stone slabs to demarcate the TRANSFERED ly stop the exploration of days. and Kashmir in particular are of India at the behest of Pandit the enactment of law recog- der committed seven decades area of their village's jurisdic- A 58-year old constable of awestruck with this sudden Jawaharlal Nehru much against nising merger of the hitherto ago has been undone. Indeed, tion. Agra police was allegedly development, while the rest of the spirit of the Deed of neglected and isolated State, this is the time for rejoicing, The allegation against the forced by a Judge to take off his the world is looking with bated Accession and wish of the the first step towards exultation and celebrations, petitioners' was that they had khaki shirt, belt and beret, breath and astonishment at people of India, including J unification and integra- notwithstanding the opposition incited Munda tribals in and stand in his courtroom for India. &K. Similarly, Article 35A tion of that State has by vested interests within the Khunti village to attack police over half an hour. This hap- The protagonists of the to was inserted subse- been successfully taken. country and breast-beating by on June 26, 2017. In the melee pened because the cop, who Himalayan State are obvious- quently as a result of Further, there Pakistan. This is also the time that ensued, four police men works as a driver, failed to give ly beleaguered at the abrupt the arm-twisting tac- cannot be for the countrymen to stand posted as security guards of an pass to the judge's car! After UP ending of the much-hyped tics of some self-pro- any compari- firm and united like a rock and MLA were abducted by vil- DGP tweeted in support of the issue of right of self-determi- claimed Muslims son between carv- send a strong message to the lagers. cop and Agra SSP wrote to the nation of the J &K people. So leaders with an ing out a new state world at large that India is and Registrar General of the far, most of the people all over oblique view to ben- and doing away with will remain united forever. FINALLY, SECRETRIAT Allahabad High Court, the the world were made to believe efit the latter and per- the 'temporary' BUILDING TO BE Judge was transferred. by assiduous propaganda that petuate their family LEGAL Constitutional provi- HC FINDS PRIMA FACIE DEMOLISHED After the incident, the J&K had nothing to do with rule. ROUNDUP sion, called Article 370. CASE OF SEDITION With the last-ditch efforts by humiliated constable, Ghure rest of the country and it was Therefore, there is Hence, there is no ques- AGAINST TRIBALS the petitioner in the PIL plea Lal, met Agra SSP and handed an independent entity. no weight in the argu- tion of following the Justice Rongon pending before the Telangana him his resignation letter, seek- Some educated, confused ment that the people of J&K procedure prescribed under Mukhopadhyay of the High Court having failed, now ing voluntary retirement citing and sycophantic voices are did not want the complete the Constitution for creating a Jharkhand High Court, while the demolition of the trauma of 'public humiliation" raising irrelevant questions of merger of their State with new State. rejecting to quash an FIR Secretariat building is certain. he suffered. Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao intreacts with tribals on Sunday

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RIME CORNER 247 caught driving DE-WATERING OF LAKES Two nabbed drunk in twin cities for cheating BACKFIRES DRAMATICALLY he Task Force team of n Traffic police conducted checks against drunk East Zone nabbed two n T'attention-diversion' ‘Owners of property’ on lake beds question the very offenders who were involved driving at various places on Saturday night in four cases, and recovered n Rs 1.60 lakh from their pos- PNS HYDERABAD existence of lakes, stake claim on land session.The arrested were n identified as Mohammed A total of 247 persons were PNS HYDERABAD ed staking claim when the Sameeruddin, 39, and Adbul caught by the Cyberabad and bund-making and dredging Rizwan, 21, police said. Two Hyderabad traffic police dur- De-watering of lakes taken up began. Some of the lands have others, Mohd Arif, 18, and ing checks against drunk dri- by GHMC backfired after pri- been lakes for the last 150 Mujaid alias Mujju were ving conducted at various vate owners of property on years. reportedly absconding. The places in the city on Saturday tank beds raised objections With people declaring own- MO involved one person from night. and questioned the very exis- ership of lake land, the the gang approaching money Police booked cases against tence of the lakes that the Irrigation wing will need to co- transfer agencies who 162 two-wheeler riders, 61 car structures stand on. ordinate with the Revenue and exchange dirhams for Indian drivers, 16 auto-rickshaw dri- Legal issues emerged only Town Planning wings of the currency and another person vers and eight truck drivers for after water was drained out of GHMC. Revival of lakes for waiting outside the premises driving in an inebriated con- the lakes -- all cases pertaining now depends on getting land on a bike ready to flee away, dition. All those caught were to property located inside the handed over from the GHMC's Additional DCP of Task Force, asked to attend counseling at lakes' fenced areas. The stale- Town Planning wing. Even S Chaitanya Kumar, said. Traffic Training Institute cen- mate has been on since June the government is aware that Police said the accused would tres located in both the com- and there has been no inter- when things are in the TP hand over a black pouch con- missionerates. They will also vention from the government. wing's ambit, it can take forever taining original dirhams to the have to appear in court. Cases of Drunken also imposed a fine of Rs As the city gears up for Ganesh to resolve the issue. victim on the pretext of On Friday, 14 people were 61,35,400 on traffic violators. immersion, the dried-up state A GHMC official said that exchanging them with Indian arrested at Jubilee Hills for dri- Driving booked in Those sentenced to imprison- of lakes has triggered alarm not a single property has been currency. ving under the influence of first half of 2019 ment were sent to among citizens. processed for acquisition After counting the currency, alcohol. The police who con- Chanchalguda jail. Residents of Kapra on Sunday despite the TP and Revenue the accused would dispute the ducted the weekend drive Hyderabad 12,184 The persons convicted in pressed the panic button and own land in the lake. Some of Oficials, on their part, have wings told to hand over the exchange amount with the against drunk driving at Jubilee Cyberabad 5,761 drunken driving and other reached out to TRS government these have also been hindering explained to them the options entire FTL and buffer zone victim and take back the Hills registered cases against 14 cases may face difficulties in to solve the issue immediately Irrigation Department offi- of compensation and the TDR lands for execution of devel- pouch. Later after diverting people and seized seven cars Rachakonda 2,627 getting government jobs, pass- and save the city's lakes. The res- cials from carrying out lake- process. opment work. the victim's attention, the and seven bikes. port, etc. According to the idents created videos and shared beautification works. It may be mentioned here The senior GHMC official accused would give back a In July alone, charge-sheets Total 20,572 Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a them on twitter, asking imme- According to residents, a that the TRS government confirmed that certain indi- similar pouch containing were filed 2,815 persons found person can be punished if diate intervention of Chief builder, Bal Reddy, claimed directed the GHMC to viduals have already photocopies of dirhams and driving under influence of Number of drunk over 30 mg of alcohol per 100 Minister K Chandrashekar Rao ownership on Kapra lake. improve the condition of lakes approached the civic body take Indian rupees. The Task alcohol. As many as 480 per- driving cases booked ml of blood is detected in the and TRS working president KT Some people have staked own- and strengthen bunds at 20 with pattas in the full tank level Force team arrested the sons were found driving drunk Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) Rama Rao. They claim builders ership of even Nalla Cheruvu lakes for an estimated cost of lakes. accused following a tip off in Hyderabad in July and have in Hyderabad test. But in Hyderabad, it has are usurping expensive land in and Rama Krishnapuram lake. Rs 279.78 crore in the first As if the corporation does- and recovered Rs 1.60 lakh been sentenced to imprison- 2017 18,952 been raised to 35 mg of alco- lakes. The purported 'lake owners' phase of the project. Residents n't have its hands full with lit- cash from them, five mobile ment by 3rd and 4th hol per 100 ml of blood to fac- People, especially builders, have issued threats to officials say that the claimants did not igation, the de-watering of phones and other incriminat- Metropolitan Magistrate's 2018 26,779 tor in minor errors in breath- have come up with court and intend to go ahead with come forward when the FTL lakes makes its troubles brim ing material. courts, Nampally. The court analysers. injunctions stating that they constructions on the lakes. limits were defined, but start- over. Water released from Sagar TRS realises mistake Police get forensic evidence Continued From Page 1 have been on alert. They are taking steps to ensure that With inflows expected to rise, there are no incidents of sub- now: Vijayashanthi in Hajipur rape cases water has been released to mergence of villages. Water is NSP Left Canal and Right being released to all lift irriga- PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD Canal. While the Left Canal tion schemes dependent on She said the The latest forensic irrigates Nalgonda and both the projects. TPCC Campaign Committee state's ruling Forensic evidence collected by evidence collected Khammam districts in Meanwhile, people thronged chairperson Vijayashanthi said Rachakonda police further by the police also Telangana, the Right Canal Jurala, Srisailam and on Sunday that TRS working party itself also incriminates serial killer Marri serves ayacut in Guntur and Nagarjuna Sagar Project sites president KT Ramarao, who Srinivas Reddy for rapes and confirmed that Prakasam districts in AP. With on Sunday to witness the pro- recently said that BJP was treated people murder of three minor girls. accused Srinivas the release of water from NSP, jects brimming with water. behaving as if those who are who were Police have received technical Reddy had raped agricultural works have picked Water from the Left Canal with it are patriots and the rest and forensic reports from var- up under its ayacut. Project received inflows of under the Nagarjuna Sagar are traitors, realised only now opposed to it as ious institutions which will be and murdered With copious inflows from more than 8 lakh cusecs on was released to cater to the the true colours of the BPJ. betrayers of submitted in court. Accused Srinivas Reddy the three girls upstream reservoirs, Srisailam Sunday. Jurala Project had needs of 10 lakhs acres of land She said Opposition parties Bhongir police investigating Project and Jurala projects are 5.18 TMC with water level up in Nalgonda, Khammam and in Telangana have expe- Telangana the case that occurred in the police have questioned that Srinivas Reddy murdered brimming and the water levels to 1036 ft. It received inflow of Suryapet districts. Water from rienced the BJP in the Hajipur village had earlier about 300 witnesses in the case. the three girls, before sexual- are constantly rising due to 7.76 lakh cusces on Sunday. the Right Canal was released to same way that KTR is with it as Telangana protag- filed charge-sheets before the They also recovered messages ly assaulting them, after heavy rains in the upper reach- With inflows in the Krishna meet irrigation needs of 11 experiencing now. onists. POCSO court in Nalgonda and videos from the accused's obtaining crime scene details es of Karnataka. As of Sunday River predicted to rise further lakh acres. The ministers Targeting TRS too, Vijayashanthi said she last week. phone which suggested that he and forensic evaluation. evening, Srisailam Project had due to heavy floods from released waters to Low-level she said the state's hoped TRS leaders, after The latest forensic evidence was allegedly a sex addict and Meanwhile, with the 190 TMC with water level up Karnataka, officials of both canal, AMRP and SLBC pro- ruling party itself having realised their collected by the police also a pedophile. Warangal fast-track court to 882 ft (FRL 885ft). Srisailam Srisailam and Jurala Projects jects. treated people mistake now, confirmed that Srinivas Reddy Bhongir ACP Bhujanga Rao, awarding the death sentence to who were change had raped and murdered the who investigated the cases in accused K Praveen in the case opposed to it their atti- three girls. He is currently a stipulated 90-day limit, filed of rape and murder of a nine- as betrayers tude lodged in Warangal Central Jail the charge-sheets in the three month old girl, netizens in the Hefty hike in of Telangana towards and is being tried in a Special cases, DCP K Narayana Reddy Telugu states and across the Internet facility at BRKR and those Opposition Court where the case is being said in a press release. The nation expressed outrage in the CBSE board which sided parties. heard on a regular basis. So far, police firmed up their belief Hajipur village case too. exam fees Bhavan in two days Continued From Page 1 PNS n HYDERABAD occupied his chamber on Friday, there was no internet J&K students in UoH reject ‘ISB hotbed for General category students will As the Secretariat staff is busy facility. With Saturday, Sunday also have to pay Rs 300 for an shifting their offices to the new and Monday being holidays, additional subject, instead of building at BRKR Bhavan, the the Secretariat staff would Rs 150 earlier. "100 per cent internet connectivity will be join the office at the new government’s Eid invite tech, innovation' visually impaired students are fully established at the tem- building from Tuesday. exempted from paying CBSE porary secretariat by Monday The Secretariat houses the PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD examination fees. The student, evening. The IT department is most critical IT Infrastructure who fails to deposit the dif- at work to establish LAN, at D-Block 1st floor such as T- Days after Jammu and ISB's Business Technology ference in CBSE examina- WI-FI connectivity over the State Secretariat Campus Area Kashmir Governor reportedly Club organised a two-day tion fee before the last date, past two days. According to IT Network (T-SCAN), T-SWAN sanctioned Rs 1 lakh each to 'Product Conclave 2019' at its will not be registered and Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, the (Telangana State Wide Area designated liaison officers for campus which culminated on will not be allowed to appear internet and WI-FI connec- Network) and Video organising Eid festivities for Sunday evening. The event in the 2019-20 examination," tivity will be operational by Conferencing on which all Kashmiri students studying in centered on technology and the official added. Monday evening. the departments are highly other states, students from innovation in product man- The migration fees which Over the past three days, the dependent. The movement of University of Hyderabad have agement. was Rs 150 earlier, has also IT Department has put up its this infrastructure has not yet expressed their dismay and Jammu and Kashmir ment, the students said, "We The theme for conclave was been increased to Rs 350. infrastructure team on the been approved as the depart- rejected the government's invi- Students' Association (JKSA) of would like to take this oppor- 'Product for the Next Billion From technology The students enrolled in job to ensure the seamless con- ment needs about Rs tation to lunch. University of Hyderabad issued tunity to register our protest Users', which brought togeth- pioneers such as CBSE schools abroad will nectivity of the internet. 17.15crore and 60 days to Following the abrogation of a statement in response to an against the onslaught on J&K's er industry heads to discuss have to pay Rs 10,000 for five Principal Secretaries will be move the infrastructure. Articles 370 and 35 (A) by BJP- invitation for Eid lunch from a special status and the clamp- emerging trends in technolo- Google and subjects for both Class 10 and receiving the details of inter- Currently, computers, printers, led government, and amidst liaison officer of the central gov- down of all communication gy for product development. Microsoft to the 12. Earlier it was Rs 5000. For net connectivity like proce- and other basic applications the communication blackout ernment. The students said channels in the Valley." Sessions were held focusing latest unicorns them, the fees for an addi- dures and passwords by have been readied. The same in J&K, there are reports of that the invitation was conveyed Condemning the curfew on, besides the theme, hyper- tional subject in Class 12 has Monday evening. It may be vendor who maintains the several protests in the region through DSW's (Dean Students and alleged use of force, JKSA personalisation and AI prod- such as Uber been fixed at Rs 2,000, as mentioned here that, when secretariat network is han- with hundreds of people hit- Welfare) office to them. expressed its support with ucts for transforming indus- and Freshworks, against Rs 1,000 earlier Chief Secretary S K Joshi dling this. ting the streets. In a strongly worded state- Kashmir residents. tries and society. companies have Professor Rambhadran Thirumalai, associate dean of regularly visited Indian School of Business, ISB to hunt for said: "ISB is growing as a the best talent Tolichowki to be rid of mosquitoes, hyacinth-clearing on hotbed for technology and to improve innovation in product man- PNS n HYDERABAD Hatim Talab too in Tolichowki agement, as many companies their ranks Personnel of which is also a mosquito breed- annually visit it to pick up The GHMC has cleared the GHMC's ing spot." valuable talent." StalkBuyLove. Product work- Langer House lake of hyacinth Rains provide ideal condi- Senthil Kanthaswamy, of shops, product case competi- growth that had been the major entomology tions for mosquito popula- Freshworks spoke about the tion and a product master- cause of massive breeding of wing worked at tions to proliferate. Tolichowki company's journey to join the class were also held at the mosquitoes in its waters. The the lake for area is particularly prone to the Unicorn club (at a valuation of event spread across two days. lake-clearing work took about menace because there are many $1.5 billion) and its plan for an ISB is known for giving a a year to complete. months together lakes in the vicinity, including IPO. Senthil is credited with perfect launch-pad for dis- Personnel of GHMC's ento- to collect the Langer House lake. enabling Freshworks' growth ruptive innovators and prod- mology wing worked at the Clearing hyacinth will reduce from zero to $100 million in uct managers. lake for months together to col- leaves floating the growth of mosquitoes to a just eight years. From technology pioneers lect leaves floating on the water on the water great extent, a GHMC ento- An panel discussion on such as Google and Microsoft with bare hands. Subsequently mologist said. 'Hyder-personalisation of to the latest unicorns such as the corporation also deployed with bare hands For now, areas like Products: The good and the Uber and Freshworks, com- a mechanical floating trash Tolichowki, Golconda, Langer bad' was also held, which saw panies have regularly visited collector that cleared the lake to clear hyacinth growing in the House and Company Bagh are the participation of Ajay Datta ISB to hunt for the best talent of waste in two weeks. lake owing to the use of the teeming with swarms of mos- of LinkedIn India, Rohan Sahu to improve their ranks. Khairatabad Zonal floating trash collector. He quitoes, but things will ease as from Paysafe India, Manish Product Management is the Commissioner, Musharraf Ali said, "We will soon clear soon as the hyacinth is cleared Mittal from Microsoft and one of the most sought-after Farooqi, said GHMC was able hyacinth floating on Shah from the lakes. Shreshta Chowdary of course at ISB. 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CAPSULE Now AI skills must for techies Irregularities in construction of Cops’ warning to SUSHMA NAGARAJU the IT industry. In the State, check dams on Jampannavagu? slaughterhouses n HYDERABAD only 20% of them are being placed through placements MEDAK: Medak, Sangareddy and Artificial intelligence (AI) is drive on campus. Giving stu- PNS n MULUGU Siddipet districts police officials rapidly growing and is making dents training on Artificial have warned the slaughterhouse its presence felt in today's Intelligence is a costly affair. The Vigilance and management in the districts not world. From streamlining Students who are doing trials Enforcement Department offi- to take to cow slaughtering on operations to informing better off-campus cannot enter the cials have suspected some- the eve of Bakrid, which falls on decision making, it has industry without having learnt thing fishy in the construction Monday. Responding to become clear that this tech- about artificial intelligence," of check dams on complaints lodged in this nology has the potential to rev- said M Sundeep Kumar, pres- Jampannavagu. Therefore, they connection by certain olutionise how the everyday ident, Telangana Information have called for relevant records organizations, the police said world works. The technologies Technology Association, TITA. from the executive engineer of stringent action would be taken are creating new opportunities He further said that artificial the Irrigation Department. against those who violate rules. but are the students capable intelligence has become a key The State government sanc- Some Hindu organisations in enough to fit the changing Even in the current scenario, students component in every sector tioned Rs 12 crore for the con- Sangareddy and Medak districts global market? The answer is, are still relying on old technical skills right from admin jobs to cod- struction of four check dams have been campaigning for the only a few of them are having ing. Previously, the coding on Jampannavagu. It gave protection of cows and they say the functional skills set to and are not in sync with the growing used to be done manually, but administrative clearance for the slaughterhouses in the tackle the industry revolution technology, because of which not now artificial intelligence is the same on April 7, 2016. The Vigilance sleuths call for records region have previously indulged 4.0. At present, the study on being used for it. Like that works were executed until last in slaughtering cows. artificial intelligence has many can find a place in the IT many applications that include year. The Vigilance pertaining to construction of four become mandatory for any industry, say experts two cameras fixed to the door Department is particularly check dams on Jampanna stream ‘Banjara Teej Mela' graduate when one's aim is to can record attendance instead seeking official records about enter the IT industry. of biometric system or access the check dams built at on Aug 20 The IT industry is moving ligence. In the current scenario, course is also a challenge. cards. One of the major types Urattam at a cost of across Jampannavagu is to allocations were made over HYDERABAD: Tourism Minister towards automation at a fast the study on artificial intelli- "In the current scenario, the of automation is lens kart, Rs 3.21 crore, at prevent water flowing waste and above the Rs 12 crore to V Srinivas Goud has released a lightning pace. The time will gence is being offered in IITs. students are still relying on old where in the photos of the face Reddygudem at Rs 2.68 crore, and to turn parched lands construct the check-dams poster of Banjara Teej Mela-2019 soon come when the IT indus- What about State Universities technical skills set and not in can be given and the frame for Medaram at Rs 2.58 crore. into green. across Jampannavagu. here at Ravindra Bharathi on try only picks up the talent and its affiliated colleges? The sync with the growing techni- the lens can be automatically It wants all records includ- Further, the objective is to Estimates were prepared sev- Sunday. All India Banjara Seva equipped with evolving skills answer is again no. For it, to cal world. Because of which, made with facial recognition ing the administrative and irrigate the lands belonging to eral times more than the real- Sangh State president Ajmera sets especially, artificial intel- hire the faculty for teaching the not many can find a place in concept. technical sanction, tender noti- tribals and to ensure that the istic estimates to defraud the Shyam Naik and members fication, tender evaluation, check-dams are useful to cater government. The check-dams Mohan Singh, J Mohan Naik, supplementary agreement, to drinking water needs of the were built deviating from the Narayana Naik Vamshi Naik, revised estimates, M books, LF devotees visiting the original plans. Since the check- Mohan Das Singh, Devender IPS officers Books and sanction Books, Sammakka-Sarakka festival. dams are under a thick sheet Naik and others participated in Unesco team to visit maintenance registers, labora- Moreover, the devotees can of water, they will not be able the event. Speaking on the and kin plant tory, and quality control certi- take a holy dip into to be assessed and hence the occasion, the Minister said, The fications. The objective of con- Jampannavagu. vigilance sleuths called for rel- Telangana State government is structing four check-dams Allegations were rife that evant office records. celebrating Banjara Teej mela on saplings Ramappa temple in Sept a grand scale at Ravindra Bharati PNS n HYDERABAD from 2015 and added that the PNS n HYDERABAD mela would be held on August As part of the ongoing 20 at Ravindra Bharathi from 11 'Telanganaku Haritha A Unesco team, responding to a Cong slams KTR over am to 2pm. Haram', senior IPS offi- letter from Government of India cers along with their fam- in 2017, will be visiting the Maharashtra Governor ily members planted Ramappa temple here on ‘double standard' saplings here on Sunday. September 25 to find out to visit Metpalli The plantation drive, whether the temple is eligible for PNS n HYDERABAD KARIMNAGAR: Maharashtra organised by S world heritage structure status. Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao will Satyanarayana, DFO Nearly two years after sub- AICC official spokesperson visit Metpalli town here on Excise in coordination mission of the dossier high- Sravan Dasoju has questioned Monday. On the occasion, he will with Greater Hyderabad lighting the specialties of the the TRS working president KT participate in a skill development Municipal Corporation temple and its mystic aspects, Rama Rao as to why the TRS programme held under the aegis (GHMC) was held at finally, a UNESCO team is vis- has extended its uncondition- of 'Prime Minister Kaushalya Pleasant Valley Officers iting the temple in Warangal dis- al support to the Vikas Yojana' and addresses the Quarters. trict. No structure has been Demonetisation, GST, youth. Nizamabad MP Around 300 varieties of accorded the world heritage has submitted the details sought world heritage structures in the President and Vice-President Dharmapuri Aravind would also saplings, including, structure status in Telugu states. by the UNESCO. Accepting the country. The sculptures of the KCR, Governor election, NITI Aayog, Triple participate in the programme. Tabubia rosia, neem, When the state was not bifur- details, the UNESCO has deput- temple are so natural that they Talaq, RTI Act amendment The PMKVY programme in pogada, Jamun, sithaphal, cated, proposals have been sent ed a team to verify whether the create the illusion as though a extend Bakrid and abrogation of Article 370 Metpalli would be a boon for the etc have been planted. to the UNESCO for world her- details are true or false. dancer is dancing in front of the Bills in case TRS feels that the other party leaders in jails by youth as they are likely to get the Senior officers including itage structure status for During the era of Kakatiya people's eyes. Temple's pillars, greetings BJP-led NDA government is filing false cases when they benefit of orientation and T. Krishna Prasad, DGP, Charminar, Qutub Shahi Tombs, ruler Ganapati Devudu, his army roof are featured with impressive PNS n HYDERABAD indulging in dangerous com- questioned about shifting of training on various aspects. Rajeev Trivedi., DGP, V and Golkonda Fort. The commander Recharla Rudra designs and images. munal politics. Dharna Chowk at Indira Park. K Singh, DGP, CV UNESCO team visited the struc- Devudu built it and named the Chudamani Nandagopal Chief Minister K On Sunday, in a statement, Is it not your hypocrisy for Anand, ADG, Shikha tures and was aghast at the temple after sculptor Ramappa compared the Ramappa temple Chandrashekhar Rao and Sravan alleged that KTR has speaking about democracy by Sujana Chowdary Goel, ADGP, encroachment of these structures bewildered at his skill. The pre- with that of the temples in Governor ESL Narasimhan on 'double tongue'. He said that forgetting the fact that TRS slams AP govt for Swathi Lakra, IGP, Anil by private builders, plying of siding deity is Lord Hampi and Halebed in Sunday extended greetings to KTR, who is criticising BJP's made the opposition parties Kumar, IGP, Madhusudan vehicles very close to these struc- Ramalingeswara. Nowhere else Karnataka and Thanjavur in the the Muslim community on alleged attitude of considering zero in Assembly and Council taking hasty steps Reddy, IGP, Vijay Kumar, tures on the road, mushrooming we can come across a temple Tamil Nadu - recognised as the the eve of Bakrid (Id-Ul-Zuha). the people as patriots if they by encouraging defections?", NEW DELHI: BJP's Rajya Sabha IGP, Amith Gargh, IGP, growth of shops and establish- named after its master sculptor. world heritage structures. The In a message, the Chief are with BJP and others are he questioned. MP Sujana Chowdary on Sunday Akunsabharwal, IGP, and ments everywhere in the vicin- According to the temple rock stone used for sculpting the Minister has stated that it's a not, also did the same con- Finding fault with KTR criticised the Government of others participated in the ity without a rule or rhyme. edict, the temple was built in Hampi, Halebed and Tanjavur festival of sacrifice and reminds sidering the people who joined for stating that there is no Andhra Pradesh stating that the plantation drive. During Therefore, it expressed the inabil- 1213. The temple is located at temples is a cyst variety of stone, everyone to follow the noble TRS as Telangana protagonists place for communal politics investors are shying away from the four phases of ity to accord world heritage Palampeta in Mulugu district of while the stone used to sculpt the teachings of the prophet and if not Telangana betrayers. in Telangana, Sravan ques- the state because of the Telangana ku Haritha structure status to these struc- the undivided Warangal dis- Ramappa temple is the hardest imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, He also said that KTR con- tioned KTR to explain as to government's decisions. He Haram afforestation drive tures. trict. stone of dolomite variety. compassion and tolerance for sidered those who supported why TRS allied with AIMIM. found fault with the clause that since its launch in 2015, Earlier, the UNESCO reject- Very close to the temple, Designs featuring fine holes in fellow beings. "On the solemn the wrong decisions of the Will TRS cancel the alliance the 75 per cent of the jobs in Rs 3,350 crore has been ed the dossier on Ramappa there is a huge tank called the images are the specialty of the occasion of Bakrid (Id-ul- TRS government as Telangana with AIMIM now by sticking local industries should be filled spent to plant 113.58 temple citing the details of the Ramappa tank. There are many sculptures. If one touches the Zuha), I extend my cordial protagonists if not as to their words? Sravan asked. with locals. The decision is crore saplings. The Forest temple's specialties are not com- sub-temple around the main Lord Venugopalaswamy temple greetings and good wishes to all Telangana betrayers. "Did He said that it is not possible against the Constitution, he Department has claimed prehensive. The government structure, but they are in a dilap- in the sanctum-sanctorum of the my Muslim brethren in state. KTR forgot this attitude of to camouflage people always. opined. He suggested the state that the survival rate of enlisting the services of a classi- idated condition for want of temple one can hear music. The Bakrid holds immense signif- TRS?", Sravan slammed. He suggested KTR not to government to set up skill saplings stands at 91 per cal dancer, architect, and maintenance. There are 38 stones used to build the temple icance in the Islamic faith and Sravan asked KTR to tell underestimate the wisdom development centers to enhance cent. UNESCO consultant professor structures recognized as the float in water. is celebrated with great rever- whether TRS leaders didn't of people and stop the atti- skills of the unemployed youth. ence. Bakrid symbolises sacri- remember the democracy tude of two tongue politics. Because of the decisions of the fice, absolute devotion to God when they purchased the Sravan further alleged that state government, the investors and compassion for the poor. MLAs, MLCs, and MPs of BJP and TRS are doing secret are not able to give jobs to the Minor girl It also emphasises the principle other parties in a way farmers politics to destroy Congress. locals and not able to float the Mutual admiration of sharing. Let this spirit of purchased domestic animals There is no place for BJP in industries, he felt. He also gang-raped, charity and goodwill towards all in the market. "KTR didn't Telangana. Sravan made it mentioned about the sand Continued from Page 1 house, I thought that somebody ment surgery, but I am scared be cherished and nourished," remember democracy when clear that Congress is the only shortage, delay in execution of was mimicking your voice. But of operation. I am scared of hos- Governor said in a statement. the TRS government kept the alternative to the ruling TRS. Amaravati works. He called the I think I am fortunate to have later when I found that you have pitals. Even in my films I never kills self decision of the state government met you personally and talked spoken to me I did not sleep till put hospital scenes. I am scared Continued from Page 1 to go in for reverse tendering in to you. 12 midnight. I have been watch- of watching blood. Then how the Polavaram project as a hasty You have not made any film ing your good work and about will I undergo operation? I will The rapists, after indulging step. In the execution of for the past ten years. Nowadays your basic nature of working continue and manage like this," in the heinous crime, tried to Polavaram, what is important is we are not getting good films hard for the people, I came to Viswanath said. flee the spot, but some local to ensure that the project works which are message-oriented. know through reports in news- Viswanath complimented the people caught hold of three of are continued and who the You have to make a film again. papers on TVs. I am personal- CM by saying," You have a won- the gang members. They contractor is not at all important. If you agree to make the film ly meeting you for the first time. derful grip over Telugu language were handed over to the He said the Center has been with the help of your assistants, Once Tamil Nadu CM MGR and literature. You have organ- Kakatiya University police. thinking about it and take a I am ready to take care of the came to my house and now you ised the World Telugu The body of the rape victim decision about AP projects production part of it. Please have graced my house, for Conference on a grand scale. was sent to MGM hospital within a week. During the make a plan for this," KCR which I am happy," Viswanath You are a great orator and have here for post-mortem. The previous regime, the Polavaram requested Viswanath. said. liking for the Arts." On being police have registered a case project was delayed because of "With your visit our house When KCR enquired about asked from when the CM against the culprits. The fam- several reasons. Now, it is the has become consecrated. It is the director's health, Viswanath acquired a taste for Telugu lan- ily members of the victim duty of one and all to ensure that our good fortune. When you said: "My health is fine. But I guage and literature, KCR lodged a complaint with the there are no hiccups in its called me up yesterday night have knee joints pain. Doctors replied that he got it from the KU police and sought strin- execution, he opined. and said you will be visiting my say they will perform replace- company of his great teachers. gent action against the culprits. Civil servants' ‘tongue in cheek' moments PNS n HYDERABAD BP Acharya, IAS, Spl Chief Telangana plans to develop The book, ‘With Secretary and DG, Dr MCR Retired Civil servants, includ- HRD Institute said that the ing K Padmanabhaiah, Tongue in Cheek - A ability to laugh at oneself and Umapathi Rao and others Civil Servant Recalls’ his colleagues in a non - offen- tourism on Krishna river released a book "With Tongue sive way is a challenging task in Cheek - A Civil Servant narrates civil servants and added that Bhalerao is the PNS n HYDERABAD suggestion as the projects are hour journey. The Recalls" at PVRK Prasad Hall, best at this craft. The book just about 2 hours away from Hyderabad- Srisailam road Dr MCR HRD Institute, on humorous stories and contains a caricature of Awestruck by the beauty of Hyderabad and could serve as witnesses heavy traffic over Sunday. About 100 civil ser- experience during Bhalerao drawn by Sri Krishna water gushing through a fabulous weekend getaway. the weekend. vants, including K Acharya. The artists of Little Srisailam Project, TRS working Minister Goud in response A citizen Srinivas said, Swaminathan, SV Prasad, K their tenures Theatre, Hyderabad read out president K T Rama Rao to the tweet said, "Sure KTR "Yesterday (Saturday) it took Pradeep Chandra, AK Goel, some of the interesting events mooted the idea of developing Anna, very soon will visit and 9hours to reach Srisailam from and many other serving and from the book. Shripad tourism on Krishna River. On examine the potential possi- Hyderabad. It's been 3 hours in retired Civil Servants were Telangana, who spoke on the only a source of feeling good 'Babudom' do not know that a Bhalerao explained the context Sunday, KTR in a tweet bilities(sic)". KTR termed the traffic in Srisailam today present on the occasion. occasion, said that many but also provide opportunities lot of humour takes place in the of the book. He served for 37 requested the Tourism water gushing out of Srisailam (Sunday), we don't know when The book, authored by humorous incidents happen to learn about life and profes- Government files and in the years, between 1975 and 2012 Minister V Srinivas Goud "to project as "A sight to behold" we will reach Hyderabad". Shripad Bhalerao, IAS (Retd.) during the tenure of a civil ser- sion", he added. day-to-day conduct of work by in the combined Andhra explore possibilities of Eco or and "a relief to the farmers of Netizens also requested the proved beyond an iota of doubt vant. He congratulated Shripad A number of eminent civil officials and politicians. "The Pradesh, and retired as Special Cruise or Wildlife tourism in Telangana and Andhra Tourism Minister to look into that the ever-busy civil servants Bhalerao for writing a book servants, including K book, which narrates these Chief Secretary to Government. PPP mode on Krishna river Pradesh". Meanwhile neti- Bogatha waterfalls and can be witty and humorous too based on his witty experiences Padmanabhaiah, Umapathi humorous stories, need to be Supriya Bhalerao published the between Srisailam and zens were quick to point out Beemuipadam waterfalls in and that humor in Bobudom aimed at making his readers Rao and others also spoke on read for the sake of both enjoy- book. She not only welcomed Nagarjunasagar and also how Hyderabad has already erstwhile Warangal but are can always co-exist. Dr S K enjoy and also feel mighty the occasion. They unani- ment and learning", they the gathering but also pro- between Jurala and embarked a trip to Srisailam deprived of proper trans- Joshi, IAS, Chief Secretary of happy. "Such incidents are not mously said that people outside added. posed a vote of thanks. Srisailam(sic)". He made this and the drive is no longer a 2- portation facilities. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS ‘Rahul as party prez Mamata slams Centre CONGRESS' SAVIOUR-IN-CHIEF for issuing I-T notice was bulwark against to puja committees KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on forces of hate’ Sunday criticised the Centre for SONIA GANDHI RETURNS TO HELM issuing income tax notices to PNS n NEW DELHI electoral fortunes under Rahul PNS n NEW DELHI several Durga Puja committees Critics say the Gandhi, desertions from here, saying festivals should be Having earned the distinction development Congress to BJP, deepening Rahul Gandhi as Congress exempt from levies. Banerjee of being the longest serving division in opposition ranks president was seen as a bul- said Trinamool Congress (TMC) Congress president, Sonia has once again and a surging BJP were some wark against the forces of would sit on a dharna in the city Gandhi is once again at the highlighted how factors that seemed to have hate, bigotry and intolerance, on August 13 in protest against helm to steer her party out of the Congress is weighed on Sonia Gandhi's and he set new standards of the move of the BJP-led troubled waters. mind when she accepted the accountability by taking government at the Centre. "The Sonia Gandhi, 72, has been unable to look CWC suggestion on Saturday. responsibility for the party's Income Tax Dept has issued made interim president bare- beyond the Her return coincides with a Lok Sabha polls defeat, the notices to many committees who ly 20 months after she volun- Gandhi family critical election season with Congress' top decision-mak- organize Durga pujos, asking tarily relinquished the top post polls in Haryana, Jharkhand ing body said on Saturday. them to pay taxes. We are proud in favour of son Rahul Gandhi when it comes and Maharashtra due later this The effusive praise for of all our national festivals. These who refused to continue on as to leadership year. Her first challenge would Rahul Gandhi came in a res- “Rahul Gandhi led the festivals are for all and we do not Congress chief after a humili- Sonia Gandhi be to fight the BJP in these olution passed by the Congress party with unbounded want any pujo festival to be ating 2019 general election states having seen Congress Working Committee (CWC) taxed. This will be a burden on defeat. party intrigues and judgment UPA, Sonia Gandhi has always ment. getting reduced to just four in which the party placed on drive, fierce the organizers," she tweeted. For the Congress Working that gave the party two con- credited mother-in-law and Sonia Gandhi lost no time to states under her son. record its profound sense of determination and dedication. Referring to the Ganga Sagar Committee (CWC) the natur- secutive wins at the Centre and former prime minister Indira resign from the Lok Sabha After Congress' lackluster appreciation and gratitude for He campaigned in the mela, the chief minister said her al choice was Sonia Gandhi, several in states. Gandhi for her achievements. when the office of profit con- performance in the first session the "exceptional leadership" assembly and national government had withdrawn tax who has been the party's sav- In her decision to accept the Bringing disparate political troversy gripped her over her of the new Parliament, party provided by him as Congress elections with indefatigable on the annual festival. iour-in-chief in times of crisis CWC's unanimous request to groupings together on one role as chairperson of the leaders hope Sonia Gandhi's president. and a binding force. lead the 134-year-old party, platform in a pre-poll coalition National Advisory Council leadership will reinvigorate the Rahul Gandhi was appoint- energy,” the resolution said. Critics say the development Sonia Gandhi has displayed to stump the BJP out of power during UPA-1. She returned to cadre and bind the ranks that ed as Congress president on Statue of Maharaja has once again highlighted courage given her continuing in 2004, was one of her biggest the Lok Sabha with a higher have reeled in a leadership December 16, 2017 and his Ranjit Singh how the Congress is unable to frail health, sources said. successes. margin in a re-election. vacuum after Rahul Gandhi tenure ended on Saturday after responsibility for the disap- look beyond the Gandhi fam- Once considered an unlike- Though the UPA floundered But in the 2019 general elec- resigned as party president on his resignation tendered on pointing performance of the vandalised in Pakistan ily when it comes to leadership. ly heir to the grand political in its second innings starting tions, Sonia Gandhi's victory May 25. May 25 this year was accept- party in the 2019 Lok Sabha LAHORE: A statue of Maharaja With no time line set for party legacy of the Gandhi family, 2009, Sonia Gandhi helmed the margin in her traditional Rae It is also felt Sonia Gandhi's ed by the CWC and his moth- elections, thereby setting new Ranjit Singh, who ruled over elections, Sonia is likely to Sonia went on to create histo- coalition from the shadows, Bareli seat plummeted to 1 return will give reason for a er Sonia Gandhi was named as standards of accountability in Punjab for close to 40 years in continue in the top post in ry as the longest serving pres- often inviting the criticism of lakh, like never before, sig- divided opposition to come the interim chief. public life," the CWC said. the early 19th century, was coming months. ident from 1998 to 2017. running a cabinet parallel to nalling changing contours of together to fight the BJP. "Rahul Gandhi led the party The party's top decision- vandalised by two men in this In her 19-year stint as In her political innings that of former prime minister politics under an aggressive This is exactly how things with unbounded drive, fierce making body also applauded Pakistani city on Saturday. The Congress chief, Sonia Gandhi defined by a successful coali- Manmohan Singh who led the BJP. unfolded starting 1998 after she determination and dedica- his courage, commitment and nine-feet statue, made of cold was hailed for deft handling of tion experiment in the form of Congress-led alliance govern- Gradual decline in Congress took charge as Congress chief. tion. He campaigned in the conviction in stepping down bronze, was unveiled at the assembly and national elec- as Congress president which Lahore Fort in June on the tions with indefatigable ener- was a deeply personal decision 180th death anniversary of gy," the resolution said. but is encouraged that his Maharaja. Singh, the first It said that Rahul Gandhi services, inputs and advice Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, Siddaramiah, Gundu Rao gave a new sense of "aggres- will continue to be available to died in 1839. Police have Amarinder urges Pak not to back sion and modernity" to the the party, the resolution said. arrested two men and party organization and opened The party said that each and registered a case against them hail Sonia's appointment up numerous opportunities every Congressman and under the country's blasphemy down on Kartarpur corridor to the younger generation. woman looks up to him for laws. The two men were angry He inspired every Congress continued support and guid- after India revoked the special PNS n CHANDIGARH and Pakistan had agreed to set as party chief worker through his never- ance, it said. status to Jammu and Kashmir up the Kartarpur corridor to PNS n BENGALURU say-die attitude and earned "Rahul Gandhi emerged as last week. The suspects Punjab Chief Minister link the historic Gurdwara their admiration and respect, a beacon of hope for the very belonged to Tehreek-Labbaik Amarinder Singh has Darbar Sahib -- the final rest- Congress leaders in Karnataka the resolution said. large number of people who Pakistan of radical cleric expressed concern over reports ing place of Sikh faith's founder Sunday hailed appointment of "Rahul Gandhi's instinctive cherish the idea of India on Maulana Khadim Rizvi. of "discernible slowdown" in Guru Nanak Dev -- to Dera Sonia Gandhi as the party moral compass is evident from which India's freedom move- activities for the development Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur. interim president. Former chief the manner in ment and the Constitution Rahul arrives in of the Kartarpur corridor by Kartarpur Sahib is located in minister Siddaramaiah con- he has taken personal was anchored," it said. Kerala to review flood Pakistan, an official statement Pakistan's Narowal district gratulated her for accepting the said on Sunday. across the Ravi river, about decision of the Congress Dinesh Gundu Rao situation in Wayanad The chief minister has urged four kilometres from the Dera Working Committee on At this crucial KOZHIKODE (KER): Congress the neighbouring country not Baba Nanak shrine. Saturday. Talking to reporters leader Rahul Gandhi Sunday to back out of their commit- The corridor will facilitate a here, he said though CWC juncture, her sage JJP, BSP will fight Haryana began his Kerala visit to review ment on the vital project. Amarinder Singh visa-free travel for pilgrims members tried to persuade and mature situation in his Wayanad Lok The chief minister's state- from the Indian side to the Rahul Gandhi to continue as leadership is the need of the Assembly polls together Sabha constituency ravaged by ment came in the backdrop of expressed concern over Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in party chief, he was adamant on hour. Im sure the entire rank n floods and landslides. reports that India was forced to Pakistan's decision to down- Kartarpur. his decision to quit on moral PNS NEW DELHI Accompanied by Congress send a reminder to Islamabad grade diplomatic ties with Pakistan had committed to grounds. Rahul Gandhi had and file will welcome this general secretary K C to hold meetings to finalise the India over the scrapping of the open the corridor in resigned as Congress presi- decision The Jannayak Janata Party Venugopal, Gandhi arrived at key Kartarpur decisions, the special status for Jammu and November this year on the dent after the party's debacle in — DINESH GUNDU RAO, and Bahujan Samaj Party on the Karipur airport near here on statement further read. Kashmir by Indian Parliament. 550th birth anniversary of the April Lok Sabha elections. STATE CONGRESS PRESIDENT Sunday announced that they Sunday afternoon. With the 550th birth He, however, hoped that it Guru Nanak. State Congress president would contest the upcoming He would later visit some rain- anniversary of Sikhism would not impact the con- On the issue of the severing Dinesh Gundu Rao welcomed assembly elections in Haryana hit places in neighbourig founder Guru Nanak Dev just struction of the Kartarpur cor- of trade ties by Pakistan, the the CWCs decision. in the present circumstances. in alliance. Mallapuram district three three months away, any slow- ridor. Punjab chief minister said the Excellent choice by the "Happy to see Smt. Sonia The BSP will contest on 50 assembly segments of which down in the project would lead Amarinder Singh had on move would inflict heavy eco- CWC. No better person than Gandhiji back in the saddle. It seats while the JJP on 40 in the to its non-completion in time, Wednesday urged the Centre nomic losses on the poor in Sonia Gandhi to take over was the best decision in the 90 member state assembly form part of Wayanad Dushyant Chautala constituency, party sources said Amarinder Singh. to take up the matter with Pakistan. Congress President. At this current circumstances. Her polls due later this year, JJP said. Gandhi, who won with a He added that such a move Islamabad on a priority and The suspension of trade crucial juncture, her sage and experience and understanding leader Dushyant Chautala ric of the state has been torn record margin from the hill would serve a big blow to the ensure that the construction of would lead to the loss of jobs mature leadership is the need will help guide@INCInida. along with BSP General by the current BJP govern- constituency in the April Lok aspirations of Sikhs, who were the Kartarpur corridor, which and livelihood for thousands of of the hour. Im sure the entire "I wish her and the party all Secretary Satish Chandra ment in the state. This alliance Sabha elections, said during his eager for the 'darshan' of the would enable pilgrims to pay porters, truck/train drivers rank and file will welcome the best," Singh said in a Mishra announced the alliance will ensure that it take all sec- stay he would visit relief camps holy place where the their obeisance at the historic gur- and the staff deployed as part this decision," he tweeted. tweet. at a press conference. tions of society together for across Wayanad and review first Guru spent last years of his dwara in Kartarpur Sahib in of the trade infrastructure on Sonia Gandhi was on In the recently held Lok overall development of the relief measures with state life. Pakistan, remained on track. both sides of the border, he Happy to see Sonia Saturday appointed as interim Sabha elections, the JJP had an state Jannayak Janata Party government officials. On Wednesday, Singh had Last November, both India added. Gandhi back in the president of the Congress at a alliance with the Aam Aadmi (JJP) a breakaway faction of saddle: Amarinder Singh crucial meeting of the party's Party (AAP) while the Indian INLD was formed by Ajay working committee in New National Lok Dal (INLD) had Chautala following differences Chandigarh:Punjab Chief Delhi, after Rahul Gandhi a pact with the BSP. with his younger brother Minister Amarinder Singh has refused pleas by partymen to "After several meetings of Abhay Chautala. Gorkhas welcome move on Article 370 welcomed Sonia Gandhi's take back his resignation. top leaders of both parties, it After both Ajay and former appointment as interim pres- The announcement was was decided that JJP and BSP chief minister and party's PNS n JAMMU Their ancestors had shifted three decades they have been long and painful wait," Sher ident of the Congress as the made Saturday night after will contest next Haryana patriarch Om Prakash to Jammu and Kashmir from demanding permanent resi- Bahadur Rana, 81, a war vet- best decision in the current Congress Working Committee Assembly elections in Chautala were in jail, it was The Gorkha community living Nepal decades ago to fight dentship, representation in leg- eran, told PTI at his residence circumstances and said her (CWC) accepted Rahul alliance," Chautala said Abhay who was running the in Jammu is upbeat since the alongside the erstwhile Dogra islative council by nomination, in the thickly populated experience and understanding Gandhi's resignation at its Mishra said this alliance show in the INLD. government scrapped provi- Army and even now most fam- scheduled tribe status and five Gorkha colony near Bahu Fort will help guide the party. second meeting of the day. has blessings of party supremo Till last year, INLD was the sions of Article 370 as they feel ilies boasted of at least one war per cent reservation in Sainik here. Other Congress leaders The party's highest deci- Mayawati. He further said the principal opposition party in they will now get permanent veteran, but they say they had schools for their children. Over 2,000 community from Punjab and Haryana sion-making body banked on alliance will create a history in the state, but with the resident certificates which will been facing several challenges. "The decision of the central members are living in this also hailed her appointment as the experience and tested lead- the state. announcement of Lok Sabha allow their children to apply for While the members are government came as a big colony where the houses are interim president and said ership of Sonia Gandhi, to lead Talking about prospects of elections many party MLAs jobs and seats in professional allowed to vote in assembly and relief for us as our dream is built close to each other, only Sonia Gandhi has the right it in what the CWC described the alliance in Haryana, and other leaders jumped the courses of their choice. local bodies elections, since finally getting fulfilled after a separated by narrow lanes. experience to guide the party as "trying times". Dushyant said the social fab- ship and joined ruling BJP. Shah on aerial Guj cop carries 2 kids on shoulders HC asks man to plant 50 trees, survey of in flood water, earns praise agrees to close electricity theft case floot-hit areas PNS n AHMEDABAD The police team finally PNS n BENGALURU moved all the stranded vil- PNS n NEW DELHI In a heartwarming gesture, a lagers to safety. The officer will Union Home Minister Amit police constable carried two "What we have done is just The Delhi High Court has have to monitor Shah on Sunday undertook children on his shoulders and perform our duty. The first directed a man to plant 50 trees an aerial survey of the flood waded through knee-deep thing that came to my mind is as community service while and ensure affected areas of Karnataka, water in order to move them how to save around 42 vil- agreeing to close criminal pro- upkeep of the where 31 people have lost to safety from flooded lagers, including 17 children, ceedings against him in a plantation and he their lives and more than four Kalyanpur village in Morbi stranded at a shelter in power theft case. will file a report lakh have been displaced. district of Gujarat. Kalyanpur village in the district The court said trees shall be Shah, also the BJP presi- A video of the constable's as the water level was rising," planted within a month and six weeks after dent, arrived by a special brave act has gone viral on Jadeja said. asked him to report to the the plantation aircraft from Chennai at the social media, earning him "We reached the site and Deputy Conservator of Forest with fresh Sambra Airport in Belagavi praise from many, including decided to save them. We even (West), who shall assign him and set out on the survey of Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay constructed a boat on the spot the duty to plant 50 trees in photographs to some of the affected areas Rupani. to help shift them," he added. Central Ridge Reserve Forest, show the onboard an army helicopter, Constable Pruthvirajsinh Jadeja said this could not Budha Jayanti Park, health/status of official sources said. He is Jadeja, who is attached to ed people from the place, they have been possible without Vandemataram Marg here. (Banyan Tree), Mango, shall be obtained by the DCF accompanied by Chief Tankara police station, rushed even constructed a makeshift the assistance of others, includ- "The plants/trees shall be of Amaltas (Golden Shower), and be filed along with his affi- the trees Minister B S Yediyurappa, to Kalyanpur village on boat. ing policemen and locals, who deciduous indigenous variety Mahua (Butter Tree) , davit. union ministers Pralhad Joshi Saturday along with other However, Jadeja decided to were present there and took with a nursery age of three and Putranjiva, Badh, Sagwan The officer will have to offence of electricity theft. and Suresh Angadi, Rajya policemen after coming to carry two of the stranded chil- part in the rescue operation. a half years, and a height of at (Teak Wood), Safed Siris monitor and ensure upkeep of The electricity department Sabha member Prabhakar know that 42 people, including dren on his shoulders to move Chief minister Rupani even least six feet. Depending upon (Albizia Procera), Kala Siris, the plantation and he will file had lodged a complaint that Kore and Hukkeri BJP MLA 17 children, were stranded them to safety. called him on Saturday evening the soil type and topography, Anjeer, Kathal- Jackfruit, a report six weeks after the theft of electricity was found in Umesh Katti. An official ear- there due to flooding as a result Carrying them on his shoul- and praised him for his act. the DCF may consider the fol- Palash, Arni, Bistendu, Rohida, plantation with fresh pho- the premises of the man, lier in the day said the home of incessant downpour in the ders, he waded through knee- "The chief minister spoke to lowing types of trees for plan- Medshingi. tographs to show the whereby a wire was connected minister will assess the flood region. deep water for around 800 me in the evening and said tation...," Justice Sanjeev The court asked the man health/status of the trees. directly to the public pole out- situation in Belagavi district. When the policemen found metres and moved them to a what you and your team has Sachdeva said. and DCF to file an affidavit of The court, which said a side his shop. The unprecedented floods that the water level was rising, safer place. done is praiseworthy. Keep The type of trees mentioned compliance of its order, failing copy of the order be commu- The high court set aside the since last week have claimed they launched a rescue opera- Jadeja, who hurt his leg in doing the good job...I received in the order are Gular (Cluster which the registry shall list the nicated to the DCF (West) con- trial court's order framing 31 lives and forced more tion along with local swim- the process, said one of his col- a minor injury, for which my Fig), Kadamba (Burflower case for directions. cerned, passed the order on a charges against the man and than 4 lakh people to leave mers and villagers. leagues helped him by admin- colleague Firozkhan Pathan Tree), Pilkhan (White Fig), It said aerial pictures, prior man's plea challenging framing discharged him of the offence their homes in 80 Taluks of In order to shift the strand- istering first aid to him. helped me," he said. Jaamun (Black Plum), Bargad to and after the plantation, of charges against him for the under the Electricity Act. 17 districts in Karnataka. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 nation 06 How can one think of polls West Bengal to host Global SHORT READS Cinema Festival from Aug 21 during flood! PNS n KOLKATA PNS n MUMBAI these issues, Uddhav Thackeray The Film Federation of India, UDDHAV ON RAJ'S REMARK said, "I am not going into any an apex body of film produc- 10 devotees hurt in A day after MNS chief Raj controversy right now as the ers and distributors, will organ- Thackeray demanded post- focus is on providing support to ise a 'Global Cinema Festival honeybee attack ponement of the forthcoming the flood-hit people." "I am not 2019' from August 21-25 in JAIPUR: Ten devotees were Maharashtra Assembly elections going into whatever has hap- Siliguri. To give people of injured on Sunday after in view of the flood situation in pened so far; I am focusing on North Bengal and Hills a honeybees attacked them the state, Shiv Sena president arranging aid for the flood vic- glimpse of the recent changes during a religious ceremony in Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday tims," added the Sena chief, in world and Indian cinema, Rajasthan's Sriganganagar wondered how could people whose party is an ally of the rul- the festival will screen 36 fea- district, police said. Honeybees think of polls at such a "critical" ing BJP in the state and at the ture and 24 short films, under attacked the devotees when time. Raj Thackeray on Saturday Centre. When Fadnavis was on both National and they were taking part in a sought the Election Saturday asked about the flak International categories, Film religious ceremony at an Commission's intervention to faced by Mahajan, he said the Federation of India president “We have decided that supported by West Bengal ashram Sunday morning. They postpone the state Assembly minister managed to reach the Firdausul Hasan said here on we will be bringing tourism department. were admitted to a primary polls, due in September-October, remotest village, and while on the Sunday. The films that would be health care centre for treatment, saying it would take time to way back someone shot the The films will be screened in Global Cinema Festival shown, both full length and Kesrisinghpur police station in- restore normalcy in the flood-hit On Saturday, the opposition Congress, NCP and video and pictures which were in three auditoriums, - to tier 2 and tier 3 cities shorts, have been carefully charge Surendra Kumar said. districts. When asked about the circulated as selfie. "Everybody Dinabandhu Mancha, across India, so that curated to cater to all cross sec- Honeybees apparently attacked MNS chief's comments, Uddhav MNS accused the BJP-led state government of should stick to a protocol," he Rabindra Bhavan, New tion of people. Italian film Di them due to smoke emanating Thackeray told reporters here, "I added. About criticism of stick- Cinema in Siliguri, he said. the people from these Tutti I Colori, A Thousand near their hives. don't understand how can one "shamelessly advertising" itself, after it emerged ers bearing pictures of him and "We have decided that we towns and cities can Pieces from France, The Song think of elections in such a crit- that grain bags for flood victims in parts of Sangli a local BJP legislator on bags of will be bringing Global of Sway Lake in English, Sui ical situation." rice and wheat meant for flood Cinema Festival to tier 2 and also be a part of such Dhaga in Hindi, Satta from 9 held in UP for The Sena chief, while flagging- district carried stickers with images of Chief victims, Fadnavis said there was tier 3 cities across India, so that international film Bangladesh, Thakceray in thrashing woman on off his party's vehicles carrying no need for pictures, only the the people from these towns Marathi, Nepalese film Bulbul, relief material to some areas of Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a BJP MLA Maharashtra government should and cities can also be a part of festivals and get a Sangharsh in Bhojpuri besides suspicion of child theft western Maharashtra and have been mentioned. such international film festivals chance to watch quality Ahaa Re and Jeyshthoputro in GONDA: Nine persons have Konkan region, said his focus after two selfie videos surfaced ernment of "shamelessly adver- On Raj Thackeray's demand and get a chance to watch qual- Bengali will be screened in the been arrested for allegedly was on providing all support to purportedly showing him smil- tising" itself, after it emerged that for postponement of the ity movies coming from across movies coming from festival. thrashing a woman suspecting those affected by the rain fury, ing and waving hands cheerful- grain bags for flood victims in Assembly polls, the chief minis- the globe," Hasan told PTI. across the globe” Tollywood diva Rituparna her to a child lifter, police said and refused to comment on any ly as he inspected parts of the parts of Sangli district carried ter said the state government has The festival will also pro- Sengupta will be the face of the on Sunday. Additional controversy over floods. flood-hit Kolhapur district. On stickers with images of Chief no role in deciding this, and the mote Siliguri as a film said adding the participants festival. The FFI is a 65-year Superintendent of Police Notably, state minister and Saturday, the opposition Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Election Commission will take tourism destination as it is and delegates will be taken to old organisation working to Mahendra Kumar said, "The senior BJP leader Girish Mahajan Congress, NCP and MNS a BJP MLA. an appropriate decision after surrounded by picturesque various destinations during promote cinema industry in incident took place on on Friday stoked a controversy accused the BJP-led state gov- When asked to comment on reviewing the situation. places in hills and plains, he the festival which is being the country. Saturday evening in Raheli village, when villagers caught a woman hiding in a sugarcane field." Suspecting Abrogation of Prez greets that the woman was there to Railways waive freight charges for steal children, they tied her to 370 is the people on eve a tree and beat her up, Kumar added. During questioning, it relief materials to floot-hit states came to light that she is a need of the of Idu'l Zuha resident of Shahpur village. PNS n BENGALURU PNS n NEW DELHI The officer said that on the hour: VP Naidu complaint registered by the The Indian Railways has President Ram Nath Kovind father of the woman, a case announced waiver of freight on Sunday greeted the peo- has been registered against charges for transportation of ple on the eve of Idu'l Zuha the nine persons. relief materials to Karnataka, saying the festival symbol- Maharashtra and Kerala, which ises "love, fraternity and Husband consumes have been badly hit by floods. service to humanity". Relief materials for these states In his message, the poison in police Four Punjab cops sacked can be booked on goods train President said on the occa- station during and parcel vans by all govern- sion of Idu'l Zuha, he offers ment organisations across the his greetings and good mediation with wife for raiding priest's house country free of cost, Deputy wishes to all fellow citizens, MUZAFFARNAGAR: A man has PNS n CHENNAI Director (Traffic Commercial) of especially the "Muslim consumed poison in women the Railway Board Mahendar the divisional Railway manager, dispatching or receiving station brothers and sisters in India police station here when his without approval Vice President M Venkaiah Singh said. may also avail of this provision," was located, he said in the letter. and abroad". wife refused to live with him Naidu on Sunday backed the "All the government organi- he said in a letter to all Railway The heavy monsoon rains "Idu'l Zuha symbolises during mediation, police said PNS n PATIALA departmental inquiries. Sidhu scrapping of special status sations across the country can general managers. However, it have triggered floods in Kerala, love, fraternity and service on Sunday. Panka Kumar (26) said the dismissed policemen under Article 370 to Jammu book relief material free of cost may be ensured that consignor Karnataka and Maharashtra to humanity. Let us commit was rushed to a hospital in Three Assistant Sub-Inspectors include ASIs Joginder Singh, and Kashmir, saying it was the to Karnataka, Kerala and or consignee was the district among other states claiming ourselves to these universal serious condition on Saturday, of Police (ASIs) are among four Rajpreet Singh, Dilbagh Singh need of the hour. The issue Maharashtra as of now. Other magistrate or deputy commis- over 80 lives and displacing values that represent our they said. According to Station Punjab policemen dismissed and Head Constable Amrik should also be seen from the organisations, as deemed fit by sioner in whose jurisdiction the lakhs of people since last week. composite culture," he said. House Officer (SHO) Preeti from service, over four months Singh. The Khanna Police had in national perspective and peo- Rani, Kumar was summoned after they raided a priest's house March initially claimed to have ple of the country should stand by the police to attend the in Jalandhar without any recovered Rs 9.66 crore from six with their counterparts in J and mediation in women police approval, a senior official said. men including a church priest. K, he said here at the launch of station. "During hot arguments SSP Patiala Mandeep Singh However, the priest had taken up his book, a chronicle of his two Metro employee commits suicide; live-streams it on FB between husband and wife, he Sidhu on Saturday dismissed the the issue with the police and the years in office. consumed poison after she four policemen, who are cur- Income Tax Department and "Abrogation of Article 370 is PNS n NEW DELHI No suicide note was found the camera a couple of times, refused to live with him," the rently lodged in the Patiala sought that the entire Rs 16.65 the need of the hour... it is in the from his room at East Delhi's kissed his company identity card SHO said. According to sub Central Jail. The four were part crore 'seized' money be released interest of the nation for its safe- An employee of the Delhi Metro Shahdara where he was found twice before taking his life. inspector Mahipal Singh, the of a police party which con- forthwith. The priest had claimed ty and security," Naidu said. Rail Corporation allegedly com- hanging from a hook in the ceil- A mobile phone kept buzzing woman had filed a complaint ducted a raid at a priest's house that the money was part of the Union Home Minister Amit mitted suicide on Sunday by ing with a plastic wire around his in the background as he alleged- against Pankaj for harassing in Jalandhar without any business proceeds and accused Shah, who was also present at hanging himself in his rented neck, they said. ly committed the act. her over dowry demand. approval in April this year. He the police of allegedly misap- the book launch, asserted house here and streamed the act The Facebook live stream "He had joined DMRC in said the policemen were dis- propriating some amount from removal of special status will live on Facebook, police said. purportedly showed him climb- June and was a staffer in the missed under Section 311(2) (B) the money they had seized from lead to end of terrorism and The victim, Shubhankar North 24 Parganas district of ing atop a cooler, wearing the Electrical and Maintenance Indians contributing to of the Constitution following the premises. progress of the region. Chakraborty (27), hailed from West Bengal, they said. DMRC uniform. He looked into Department," a source said. Balochistan's freedom struggle: Hind Baloch Forum Indian embassy to impart free Hindi classes at US university Man dies as car catches fire NEW DELHI: Indians are PNS n WASHINGTON "This indicates that there is guage, including alphabet, and actively contributing to the a strong interest in Hindi lan- will be taught to speak in freedom struggle of Aiming at promoting Hindi in guage learning... and encour- Hindi. on Yamuna Expressway Balochistan, the Hind Baloch the US, the Indian embassy in ages us to build on the suc- "As the Sigur Centre has in Forum said on Sunday. The Washington will impart free cessful introductory course," the past and continues to sup- PNS n MATHURA (UP) Singh Chauhan said. body celebrated 'Balochistan Hindi classes to the students of said Benjamin D Hopkins, port language learning and The car rammed into the Diwas' on Sunday to mark its the prestigious George Director, Sigur Centre for engagement, we were quite A man was charred to death in divider, overturned and caught independence. "But later Washington University here Asian Studies and Deepa M excited to be able to offer an his car on Sunday while two fire, killing the driver Imtiaz Pakistan merged Balochistan on popular demand. Ollapally, Associate Director, opportunity for students to be other occupants received (45) and injuring Nadeem and with it in March 1948," said The six-week non-credit Sigur Centre for Asian Studies introduced to Hindi, a critical minor burns after their car Lilu, who managed to come Jitendranand Saraswati, Introductory Hindi Language Hindi classes of one hour at the University in a recent let- language and one that is less rammed into a divider and out of the car, Chauhan said. founder of Hind Baloch Forum. course, beginning August 28, duration in its premises. The ter to the Indian Ambassador commonly taught," Hopkins caught fire on Yamuna The injured were taken to a "Indian citizens are actively will be conducted by Dr course generated an impressive to the US. and Ollapally said. Expressway, police said. private hospital, the DSP said. contributing to the freedom Moxraj, a teacher of Indian interest, with 87 candidates In the Introductory Hindi They hope that the course The incident took place on The body has been sent for a struggle of Balochistan. People Culture at the embassy. from seven countries register- Language course, students will will help lay the foundation for Sunday morning in the area while the speeding car was post-mortem, he added. All of Balochistan have immense Earlier this year, the embassy ing for the classes on short be familiarised with the vari- full credit Hindi classes in the falling under the Surir police going towards Agra from Loni men were residents of Loni in respect for their identity and had conducted free weekly notice. ous basic aspects of the lan- university. station in Mathura district in Ghaziabad, DSP Vinay Ghaziabad, the officer said. culture," he said. Theatre festival to explore topics of war, lynching Woman among 2 trampled PNS n NEW DELHI The event will open with “Radhey”, a play Plight of war, corruption in the inspired by Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh to death by elephant society, and lynching in the name of religion will be some Dinkar's timeless classic “Rashmirathi”, PNS n KORBA of the burning topics explored in an upcoming theatre festival produced by the group headed by theatre-film Two persons, including a woman, starting August 23. actors Rasika Agashe and Zeeshan Ayyub were trampled to death by a wild The 3rd edition of Sanhita elephant at separate places in Manch, organised by Mumbai- Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district, based theatre group Being mon space, exploring new con- Sadhyat Tu, Madhyat Ma Kuni an official said on Sunday. Association, will kick off from tent, reading new plays, mak- Nahi" will also be staged by Somnath Kodku (45), a native of PL Deshpande auditorium, ing, remaking and fighting and Maharashtra Culture Centre. Pratappur village, came face-to- Dadar, Mumbai. discussing and relearning, for After concluding the shows face with the pachyderm on While the three Hindi plays, me. "So, we are here with the in Mumbai on August 25, the Friday in Pratappur forest range, to be showcased in the festival, 3rd edition of Sanhita group will travel to Pune from located around 200 km from were selected by a panel of manch...let's relive," Ayyub said. August 26-29, Bhopal from Korba, when he went there along judges from the world of the- Dinkar's timeless classic changing relationships with While Flying Fathers Art September 13-15, and finally to with his cattle, divisional forest atre and films including Ranjit "Rashmirathi", produced by each other during the war. Association's "Kabab", direct- Delhi from October 4-6. officer (DFO) Bhanu Pratap Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah the group headed by theatre- The group, founded by the- ed by Rajesh Singh, will see a The plays are also compiled Singh said. The jumbo caught The same elephant attacked a diate relief of Rs 25,000 each, he and Atul Tiwari; the only film actors Rasika Agashe and atre director Rasika Agashe single mother struggle to raise in a book, which will be hold of the villager, smashed group of villagers while they were said, adding the remaining com- Marathi play was shortlised by Zeeshan Ayyub. and her husband actor Zeeshan a child under the weight of released in the festival itself. him on the ground with its trunk collecting mushrooms in the for- pensation will be disbursed soon. a team including Marathi play- It is set on Karna's last two Aayub, aims to revive original greed and corruption, Vihaan The festival will also see before trampling him to death, he est area near Sarhari village on A number of incidents of human- wright and theatre critic Satish days of life during the writing through the initiative. Drama Works' "Romeo Juliet in seminars and discussion on the said. When Kodku did not return Saturday. While the others from elephant conflict have been Alekar, Jayant Pawar and Mahabharata war. It will also "Theatre is a therapeutic Smart Cities of Contemporary craft of theatre by theare and home, some locals approached the group managed to escape, the reported in the past from the thick Irawati Karnik. explore the impact of war on process and it helps in person- India" will witness a young film actors Rajendra Gupta, the forest department which tusker caught hold of Rukmin forested northern Chhattisgarh, The event will open with people from different sections ality development. but to be couple standing against the Himani Shivpuri, Ramu launched a search. His body was Cherwa (50) and stomped her to consisting of Surguja, Surajpur, "Radhey", a play inspired by of society, their take on war, honest it's an opportunity to world for their love. Ramanathan and playwright found in the forest on Saturday death, the DFO said. The kin of Korba, Raigarh, Jashpur, Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh their desires, dreams, anger and meet old, new friends in a com- A Marathi play "Adhyat Mi, Vijay Kenkre. morning, Singh said. deceased were provided an imme- Balrampur and Koriya districts. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 world 07

2 held on charges GLOBE North Korea says latest of girl trafficking 28 people killed in TROTTING in Nepal CAR BOMB KILLS TWO UN OFFICIALS IN LIBYA PTI n KATHMANDU heavy rains in Pakistan Tripoli: A car bomb explosion has killed test was ‘new weapon' two UN officials in the eastern Libyan wo Nepalese men have Karachi/Peshawar: Heavy Malakand, Shangla, Aurakzai since late Saturday have killed city of Benghazi, according to a source. AFP n SEOUL listic missiles that are part of no long-range missiles," Trump Tbeen arrested on charges of monsoon rains have wreaked and Torghar districts, the around 10 people and caused "Two of the staff of the UN Mission Pyongyang's modernisation of its said. trafficking a girl to India on the havoc in Pakistan, killing at spokesman said, adding that widespread damage and heavy were killed and another was injured in a orth Korean leader Kim military capabilities. Then on Saturday, Trump pretext of providing her a job, least 28 people, including the deceased included two flooding on roads and in neigh- car bomb explosion, as a convoy of UN NJong Un supervised a "new They were the "North said Kim had expressed in a let- police said. women and children, and trig- women and two children. borhoods, an official said. vehicles was passing in front of a local weapon" test, state media report- Korean version of a low-cost, ter his willingness to meet and Bhuwan Tamang, 31 and gering flash floods and land- In Chitral district, the The heavy monsoon show- mall in Hawari neighbourhood of ed Sunday, the latest in a series high-efficiency retaliation sys- resume negotiations once the Aite Lepcha, 29 from slides in several parts of the colony setup for Chinese engi- ers for the second day also Benghazi," the source told Xinhua news of launches that US President tem" aimed at "incapacitating US-South Korean exercises are Nagdhunga were arrested from country, officials said on neers working on Lawari tun- caused widespread electricity agency. Donald Trump has played down missile defence systems" in the over. Thankot in the outskirt of Sunday. nel was also inundated by flash breakdown in half of Karachi. as Washington seeks to restart South, Kim added. Kim also offered a "small Kathmandu, they added. At least 12 people were floods, the official said. According to the Pakistan CANADA CABLE CAR nuclear talks with Pyongyang. In a statement issued by apology for testing the short The duo were taking the killed and over 22 others However, the engineers Meteorological Department CORD SEVERED The report carried by the KCNA on Sunday, the North's range missiles," the US leader 20-year-old girl towards India injured in different parts of were evacuated to safer places. (PMD), a total of 150 millime- Ottawa: Police in Canada have Korean Central News Agency foreign ministry said the South's noted, and said the tests would border from Kakarbhitta in a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to At least six people were tres of rain has been recorded launched an investigation into an followed Trump's comments refusal to cancel its joint drills end once the military drills wrap suspicious manner by hiding flash floods, landslides and killed when their vehicle fell in in Karachi so far and there is incident where someone deliberately that Kim had expressed a will- with the US had effectively scup- up on August 20. her real identity on the pretext rain-related accidents, said a the Indus river in Kohistan dis- forecast for more rain for cut the cord of cable car gondola in ingness to meet once the US- pered any prospect of future talks The pair last met in late June of providing her a job, police spokesman for the Provincial trict. Sunday night. British Columbia, felling the 2-km South Korean exercises are over with Seoul. for brief talks in the added. Disaster Management The passengers were trav- "These are the heaviest route, the media reported on Sunday. and apologised for the slew of "They had better keep in Demilitarised Zone separating Both of them have been Authority (PDMA). elling from Gilgit to lower dir monsoon rains in Karachi since missile tests. mind that this dialogue would be the two Koreas -- and Trump taken into custody and fur- Three people were killed district for Eid vacations when 1992 due to heavy cover over FBI, US JUSTICE DEPT PROBE Saturday's launch was the held strictly between (North became the first sitting US pres- ther investigation into the each in Bajaur and Swat dis- they met the accident took the Arabian sea but it will pass EPSTEIN SUICIDE North's fifth test in two weeks as Korea) and the US, not between ident ever to step inside the matter has been initiated, trict. One person was killed place at Janchal area. by Monday," Hanif Rajput an Washington: The FBI and the US it protests the annual military the North and the South," it said. North. police said. each in Dir Lower, Buner, Torrential rains in Karachi official of the PMD said. PTI Justice Department have launched drills under way between Seoul Trump has appeared deter- Shin Beom-chul, an analyst investigations into the death of jailed and Washington which always mined to secure a denuclearisa- at the Asan Institute for Policy New York billionaire financier Jeffrey infuriates Pyongyang. tion agreement with North Studies in Seoul, said Trump's Epstein, who was found dead in his Defence officials in Seoul Korea ahead of next year's US downplaying of the launches federal prison cell. said Pyongyang fired what presidential elections, despite a were equvalent to endorsing the Typhoon Lekima death toll in China rises to 33 appeared to be two short-range breakdown in talks since he missile tests. UK POWER CUT: NT’L GRID ballistic missiles Saturday, flying first met Kim in a historic sum- "If Kim felt the missile tests AFP n SHANGHAI killed in a landslide triggered ple were evacuated from their pulling stranded people from RULES OUT CYBER-ATTACK 400 kilometres (250 miles) before mit in Singapore in June 2018. could jeopardise the dialogue by torrential downpours in the homes ahead of the typhoon, bright orange inflatable boats, London: British National Grid has said splashing down in the sea Even after their abortive momentum, he would refrain. he death toll from municipality of Wenzhou, the official Xinhua news with skies starting to clear as that it does not believe a cyber-attack between the Korean peninsula second summit in February -- But right now, it's as if North TTyphoon Lekima rose to 33 around 400 kilometres (250 agency reported. Some the storm moved further up was to blame for the Friday mass and Japan. and as Pyongyang has continued Korea has a licence to fire short- in eastern China, local author- miles) south of Shanghai, 110,000 people were housed in the coast. power cuts, in which nearly one million KCNA provided no techni- to test short-range missiles -- range missiles," Shin told AFP. ities said Sunday, as rescue national broadcaster CCTV shelters. Lekima had crossed into people across England and Wales lost cal specifications but said Sunday Trump has been reluctant to crit- The foreign ministry in teams worked to find more said Saturday. According to Zhejiang Jiangsu province north of power. they were a "new weapon" devel- icise the North Korean leader. Pyongyang said Trump's com- than a dozen missing after the A further 12 deaths were authorities, the natural disas- Shanghai and was expected to oped to suit the country's "terrain On Friday the US president ments effectively recognised the storm triggered a landslide announced Sunday but it was ter has incurred economic hit Shandong province later on condition". said he agreed with Kim's oppo- North's "self-defensive rights" and forced more than a million unclear if they were from the losses of more than 15.8 billion Sunday, CCTV reported. The official Rodong Sinmun sition to the war games -- albeit as a sovereign state to conduct people to evacuate. same incident. yuan (USD 2.2 billion). Both provinces have Rajapaksa newspaper carried several pho- for financial rather than military "small" missile tests. The monster storm Eighteen people were still On Sunday, footage from already issued a red alert for tos showing a broadly grinning reasons -- and indicated the Leif-Eric Easley, a professor arrived in Wenling city in the missing, according to Zhejiang CCTV showed rescue workers torrential rain. names brother Kim surrounded by his aides as missile launches were not impor- at Ewha University in Seoul, said early hours of Saturday, pack- provincial authorities. on boats navigating through More than 3,200 flights he observed the test. tant. by appealing directly to Trump, ing winds of 187 kilometres "Currently, search and rescue Linhai city, where streets were have been cancelled due to the for Lanka Kim Dong-yub, a researcher "I'll say it again. There have Kim was "trying to drive a per hour (116 miles per hour), work from various regions is completely submerged in typhoon, the state broadcast- at the Institute for Far Eastern been no nuclear tests. The mis- wedge between Washington and with waves several metres still ongoing," they said on muddy water. er reported, as Shanghai, presidency Studies, said the weapons were sile tests have all been short- Seoul" as Pyongyang seeks to high hitting the coastline. social media platform Weibo. Local Chinese media Beijing, and other cities likely to be new short-range bal- range. No ballistic missile tests, break the alliance. At least 18 people were More than a million peo- reports also showed teams grounded planes. Colombo: Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, former Sri Lankan defence secretary, was on Sunday named as the presi- Saudi-led coalition dential candidate of the Sri Af rules out suspending Lanka Podujana Peramuna launches strike (SLPP) party for the election scheduled for later this year. after Aden 'coup' presidential elections Brother of former strong- Aden: A Saudi-led coalition said man President Mahinda Sunday it launched a strike IANS n KABUL tions on account of the nego- Rajapaksa, Gotabhaya, 70, apparently against southern sep- tiation underway in Doha, headed Rajapaksa's military aratists in Yemen after they he President of Afghanistan something highlighted by sev- campaign against the the seized the presidential palace in Thas ruled out postponing eral Afghan politicians in Liberation Tigers of Tamil the second city Aden. the country's upcoming elec- recent days. Eelam (LTTE) between 2006 The seizure, decried by the tions because of ongoing peace "Rumours are circulating and 2009. Riyadh-backed Yemeni govern- talks between the US and the that the foreigners want this or He attained super hero sta- ment as a UAE-supported coup, Taliban. that. Our future fate will not be tus among the Sinhala reflects deep divisions between Ashraf Ghani said the vote decided in foreign countries... Buddhist majority of the coun- secessionists and loyalist forces, on September 28 will go ahead the future and fate of this try for ending the three- both of whom have fought Shiite as planned, in his address to the country will be decided here in decades-long civil war with Huthi rebels. nation on Sunday to mark the Afghanistan," he added. the LTTE. "The coalition targeted an Islamic festival of Eid al-Azha, Ghani, who is seeking re- Ending months of specu- area that poses a direct threat to Efe news reported. election, will lock horns with lation, Rajapaksa on Sunday one of the important sites of the "Election is vital... for tak- his Chief Executive Abdullah named his younger brother legitimate government," a coali- ing strong and difficult deci- Abdullah, and 16 other candi- Gotabhaya as the presidential tion statement said, calling on the sions in peace process. dates in the vote. candidate and additionally took separatist Southern Transitional Afghanistan needs to elect a Peace negotiations between over the leadership of the new Council to withdraw from posi- president and to have a new the US and the Taliban are in political party formed by the tions seized in Aden or face fur- government so it can make the eighth round. The talks are Rajapaksa family, the SLPP. ther attacks. powerful and difficult peace working towards an agreement Rajapaksa thus ended his Riyadh-based Yemeni decisions with full authority on the withdrawal of foreign long association with the Sri President Abedrabbo Mansour and dignity," he said. troops and assurances that Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) of Hadi is backed by the coalition According to Efe news, Afghanistan will not be used by which he had been a member — led by Saudi Arabia and its Ghani has cleared doubts about terrorist groups to attack since the mid 1960s, and elect- ally. AFP any delays in holding the elec- another country. ed twice as the president from Palestinains celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid-ul-Azha in front of the Dome of then Rock shrine in Jerusalem on Sunday AP the SLFP. PTI After racist troll storm, US University Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi graduate awarded over $7,00,000 Mina: Around 2.5 million pil- renewal and rebirth. Male pil- with Eid celebrations, includ- Saudi Arabia said 1.85 mil- ernment to oversee each year. grims took part in a symbolic grims will also remove the ing distributing meat to the lion pilgrims from more than The kingdom provides pil- Washington: A federal judge U.S. District Court for the case to seek justice on behalf stoning of the devil on white terrycloth garments worn poor. 160 different countries traveled grims with health care and on Friday awarded more than District of Columbia, may of other victims of hate Saturday, marking the final on the hajj and return to their "I came from Sudan to to the kingdom for the hajj this buses for transportation, as $700,000 to a former American mark the first time a court has crimes." days of the hajj pilgrimage in usual attire. Mecca where I performed the year. Another 634,000 joined well as meals, snacks and water University student government ruled that racist online trolling According to Dumpson's Saudi Arabia and the start of The five-day hajj pilgrim- pilgrimage," Mohammed Saleh from within Saudi Arabia, along the routes of hajj. president who accused the activity can interfere with one's lawsuit, the barrage of hate- the Eid al-Adha celebrations for age is required of all Muslims said as he performed the final nearly 70 per cent of them non- Mina is a sprawling valley founder of a well-known neo- equal access to a public accom- ful messages began in May Muslims around the world. once in their lifetime, if they are rites of hajj in Mina. "We hope Saudi residents of the kingdom. near Mecca where thousands of Nazi website of directing his modation, according to Kristen 2017, amid news reports that To mark the completion of financially and physically able all pilgrims will be successful in The hajj is one of the air-conditioned tents are erect- followers to threaten her with Clarke, president and executive a masked man had hung the hajj, male pilgrims shave to make the journey. their hajj." Others too largest religious gatherings on ed to house pilgrims for the racist online messages. director of the Lawyers' nooses with bananas their hair and women trim Muslims around the world expressed a sense of gratitude earth and a massive logistical final leg of the hajj. Taylor Dumpson, the first Committee for Civil Rights inscribed with racist mes- theirs to represent a spiritual commemorate the end of hajj to have performed the hajj. challenge for the Saudi gov- AP black woman to serve as stu- Under Law, which represented sages near the AU student dent government president at Dumpson. government offices. The AU, in 2017 sued Andrew "We think that this essen- bananas, which were found a Anglin, the founder and editor tially opens up a new avenue day after Dumpson's inaugu- Myanmar troops help of the Daily Stormer, alleging to attack the dangerous activ- ration as student government Tear gas fired in Hong Kong he initiated a racist "troll storm" ities of white supremacists in president, included references against her that made her fear our country," Clarke said in to her sorority, Alpha Kappa for her life and disrupted her an interview. "I would expect Alpha, whose membership is flood rescue after ability to pursue her education. that other litigators will be predominantly African with no end in sight to protests Friday's decision, in the able to use the ruling in this American. landslide kills 51 AP n HONG KONG Pak channels barred Mawlamyine: Myanmar troops were found at 11:50 am. The olice fired tear gas on late Norway mosque deployed to flood-hit parts of total death toll has reached 51 PSunday afternoon to try to from airing spl Eid the country on Sunday to help people," the Myanmar fire ser- disperse a demonstration in with relief efforts after rising vices department said on its Hong Kong as protesters took shooting ‘attempted programmes waters left thousands stranded Facebook page. over streets in two parts of the and the death toll from a land- Heavy rains pounded other Asian financial capital, blocking Islamabad: The Pakistan Media slide jumped to 51. parts of Mon, Karen and traffic and setting up another act of terror' Regulatory Authority has asked Every year monsoon rains Kachin states, flooding roads, night of likely showdowns with Oslo: The shooting at a in the mosque in Baerum, a media outlets not to air "pre- hammer Myanmar and other destroying bridges and forcing riot police. mosque near Oslo is being suburb of Oslo, on Saturday recorded or live special pro- countries across Southeast people to flee by boat. Protesters hurled bricks at treated as an "attempted act of afternoon, before being over- grammes on Eid-ul-Azha Asia, submerging homes, dis- As the rainy season reach- officers and ignored warnings to terror", Norwegian police said powered by a man who suf- because it "may hurt sentiments placing residents and triggering es its peak, the country's armed leave the Sham Shui Po area Sunday, with the suspect fered "minor injuries" in the of not only our nation but also landslides. forces are pitching in. before tear gas was deployed, Bay area, as a rally was held in Hong Kong has seen nine appearing to harbour far- process. the Kashmiri brethren", the But this year's deluge has "Our regional military police said, calling the march an nearby Victoria Park. weeks of protests with no end in right, anti-immigrant views. Hours after the attack, media reported. tested the government's abili- commands are working to help "unauthorized assembly." Many wore face masks to sight. The movement's demands "We are looking at an the body of a young woman In a notification on Saturday, ty to respond after a fatal land- with the search and rescue Nearby, protesters wearing shield their identities, and a few include the resignation of the attempted act of terror," act- related to the suspect was the regulatory authority said: "In slide on Friday in southeastern process in disaster areas," gas masks gathered outside a had helmets. city's leader, democratic elec- ing chief of the police opera- found in a home also in observance of solidarity with Mon state was followed by Brigadier General Zaw Min police station in Cheung Sha Others just carried back- tions, the release of those arrest- tion Rune Skjold told a press Baerum. Kashmir, Eid-ul- Azha is being heavy flooding that reached the Tun told AFP. Wan, as officers wearing their packs over the black T-shirts that ed in earlier protests and an conference after Saturday's Police said earlier Sunday celebrated with simplicity as a roofs of houses and the tops of "Helicopters will be used to own protective gear looked down have become their uniform. investigation into police use of incident left one man injured. they had tried to question the religious event. Therefore, it is street signs in nearby towns. supply food." The bulk of the at them from a tall wall around "We hope the world knows force against the protesters Skjold said the investiga- suspect, described as a "young requested that no special pro- Hundreds of emergency effort is focused on hard-hit the station. that Hong Kong is not the Hong Banners at the rally in Victoria tion had shown that the man man" with a "Norwegian back- gramme be aired as Eid cele- response workers were still Mon state, which sits on the Across Victoria Harbour, a Kong it used to be," said one pro- Park read "Give Hong Kong back appeared to hold "far-right" ground" who was living in the brations as the same may hurt pulling victims out of the coast of the Andaman sea. large group of mostly young pro- tester, Louisa Ho. "China is to us" and "Withdraw the evil and "anti-immigrant" views. vicinity but he did not want to sentiments of not only our nation muddy wreckage in Paung "This year is the worst," a testers marched down the mid- doing more and more to pressure law," the latter a reference to an The suspect, armed with "give an explanation to police". but also the Kashmir brethren." township on Sunday. resident of Ye township told dle of Hennessey Road, a main Hong Kong, its people and its extradition bill that was the multiple weapons, opened fire AFP IANS "Three more dead bodies AFP. shopping drag in the Causeway organizations." original spark for the protests. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Healing Kashmir The Govt’s tonal approach and response to ground reality Take the scientific plunge will make all the difference between conflict and peace here’s something inherently reassuring about the return of normalcy in the daily It is essential for India to invest in R&D to boost scientific rigour so that we can compete Trhythms of life, people moving about in the streets, shopping for rations, visiting places with the rest of the world. Else we may just look back at our pioneers and sigh of worship, children going to schools and the elderly taking their walks. Life, as it happens around us in its mundane beats, gives a strange sense of continuity and status quo. The Valley, which was traumatised into silence after heavy security deployment, the abrogation of Article 370 and its declaration as Union Territory, came out on the streets despite the overturning of AJOY KUMAR what had so far underpinned its political existence. At least, people attempted to resume their social life as they knew it with the relaxation of restrictions, albeit he Indian subcontinent, particu- under strict vigilance. Some of them even managed to speak to the Press despite larly India, has had a history that the presence of security personnel, even sharing their repressed views and fears. is littered with instances of bring- ing light to the world using the Others lamented the lockdown had thrown life out of gear. Yet others went about torch of science. Right from shopping for Bakr-Id, hoping their sincere prayers would be heard and blood- Aryabhata,T the genius mathematician who shed would stop in the Valley. This is an uneasy truce, something they have lived gave the world an approximation of pi, to the recent launch of Chandrayaan-2, scientific with for years, but the inevitability of a changed status is new to them. And they thought is as much a part of our history as do not quite know how to react. This is where Naya Bharat’s Kashmir doctrine diversity. The manner in which science does will be put to test, whether the healing touch of socio-economics will win over not limit itself to the corners of our imagi- nation but extends itself to the mainstream the people’s hearts or not, whether the muscularity of a bold move will be com- life is evident by the love and affection Indians plemented by an empathetic understanding of people’s needs, where majoritar- have for former President APJ Abdul Kalam, ians understand that yielding space and listening may deliver greater returns than who himself was a scientist of great acclaim and repute. In fact, it was Kalam, who had expected and that a tectonic policy shift also entails a mindset change. said, “Science is a beautiful gift to humani- Of course, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s outreach does talk about issues ty; we should not distort it.” that matter to the ordinary Kashmiri — boosting growth, powering MSMEs, devel- As a doctor by training and education, I particularly take keen interest in the scientif- oping a tourism hub, opening institutions of excellence, marketing Kashmir’s her- ic progress made by our country. This is pre- itage crafts, creating jobs and so on. Now translating them on the ground must cisely why I fear that India risks falling behind be done judiciously. While Jammu might feel that it has been denied resources the rest of the world. Such issues are not new and have been a cause for concern for quite because of the special status to Kashmir for too long, it shouldn’t be seen as some time now. In 2007, for example, NR being rewarded so much that Kashmir feels the integration was just a political Narayana Murthy, one of India’s most wide- punishment. As a State, which was undoubtedly under-served economically and ly recognised exponents of scientific thought, wrote in a popular Indian newspaper about infrastructure wise, it still had been able to maintain some healthy growth indices. how despite having a strong intellectual cap- 21 atoms (very limited from a Leadership in Pharmaceutical that we create an environment Because, though buying land as promised may seem like a whole new world, ital base, we still had a long way to go in util- medicine’s perspective). This Innovation’. It underlined four where such scientific rigour is the fact is the 99-year lease model has worked for setting up existing business- ising the resources towards creating a strong makes the drug easy to copy and key areas, which India needed to encouraged and developed. es. While the nature of industries may be limited given the region’s Himalayan knowledge economy. manufacture. A number of focus on to provide an environ- Another crucial pillar is a While commenting about the preceding Indian companies have, therefore, ment that encourages innova- legal system, which provides an terrain and climate concerns, it can become a major pharmaceutical, medical 10 years (1997-2007), Murthy wrote about been able to do so to great effect. IT IS NO tion and scientific discovery. environment to incentivise and research hub with more knowledge-based units. The educated Kashmiri youth how India is in the bottom third of the glob- However, the paradigm has now These four areas are: Human companies both in India and could become a national asset as they have proved their excellence, particular- al knowledge economy, according to the shifted from cheap generic drugs, COINCIDENCE resources, finance, infrastructure abroad to develop products in World Bank. He went on to explain the nature which are easy to replicate, to THAT THE TWO and legal/regulatory framework. our country. A strong patent ly in scientific disciplines, in the rest of India and abroad. Harnessing them prop- of the problem by citing the example of “biosimilars.” These are larger Owing to spatial restrictions, I system is crucial for this. It is erly and absorbing them in jobs could undoubtedly give us a talent pool but it’s Canada — with a population less than three molecules that are derived from COUNTRIES, WHO will, for the purpose of this arti- no coincidence that the two a tough act considering there is joblessness in the rest of the country. It is diffi- per cent as that of India’s — had roughly the living cells. This makes it more cle, restrict my focus to develop- countries, who are pioneers in same number of people engaged in research challenging for firms to develop ARE PIONEERS IN ing human resources and a bet- the field of scientific research, cult to demonstrate short-term gains in Kashmir where reclaiming peace will and development (R&D). He also took the and manufacture. This, because THE FIELD ter legal/regulatory framework. the United States and Israel, undoubtedly be a long journey. And without that stability, investment will just not example of China, which in terms of expen- drugs made from living cells, OF SCIENTIFIC From a human resource also boast of a robust environ- come in. For starters, the re-organisation has pushed the civil society further away diture on R&D, spent close to 1.5 per cent of often consist complex proteins point of view, it is important for ment for intellectual property its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) while and chemicals, which can have RESEARCH, THE US us to encourage scientific rights. With a clear majority in from us. And tainting politically-elected leaders as the nation’s disruptors and India spent close to 0.85 per cent of its GDP up to 20,000 atoms. research. Since it typically bears the Lok Sabha, I would encour- arresting them have distanced any hope of a return to consultative and consen- on R&D. Fast forward to 2017, a full decade It is for this reason that reg- AND ISRAEL, BOAST fruits only after years of effort, age this Government to bring sual dialogue. They need to be coopted, not distanced, considering they have later, India’s position is not much better. We ulatory bodies have established OF A ROBUST one key step can be to make this changes to India’s regulatory now spend only 0.83 per cent of the GDP on detailed guidelines, which require pursuit a livelihood worth pur- environment that can allow us always chosen to side with democracy. Even the educated elite have through R&D. This is among the lowest in the world. complex clinical trials to ultimate- ENVIRONMENT FOR suing. This can be done by sub- to compete with the rest of the generations invested their faith in the idea of India than separatism, and so the Why can this become a problem? India ly develop these type of drugs. INTELLECTUAL sidising such scientific pursuits world on this aspect. Government must take care to ensure that trust is not misplaced. For the sense has not addressed the problem of a lack of This is also why the cost of devel- and creating incentives for stu- While none of these pillars investment and attention to scientific research oping such drugs can reach hun- PROPERTY RIGHTS. dents to publish their research. can be developed overnight, with of betrayal could result in unimagined hitbacks. This requires a velvet glove approach for over two decades now and the negative dreds of millions of dollars. WITH A CLEAR While we often believe that the right sort of push and impe- considering the abolition of statehood has also meant a denial of their identity effects of this are starting to show, especially Since India has not focussed scientific research is limited to tus, India may soon be able to as they knew it. The mass protests by ethnic Muslims from Kargil are warning in healthcare. The marked lack of break- enough on R&D, new medicines MAJORITY IN THE high-tech labs of large companies, proudly stake its claim as a sci- through in scientific research for healthcare like biosimilars and other med- LOK SABHA, THE the reality is often different. A entific hub for the rest of the bells that bifurcation could trigger demands for further division and autonomy, is extremely disconcerting. In the past, India ical devices, diagnostics, patient large number of significant world. If not, we as Indians may resulting in unrest. The Government needs to have its ear stuck to the ground to relied on the generic drugs industry to cre- aids and monitoring tools have GOVERNMENT MUST breakthroughs in science — soon have no option other than anticipate implications and have a redressal mechanism in place. The panchay- ate its niche, to provide employment and to be imported to the country. BRING CHANGES whether in medicine or other- to look back at scientific behe- at model of devolution of power should now be systematically built up to local cheap drugs to its citizens. This has in turn made them more wise — is often borne out of the moths like Aryabhata, CV However, now the scientific landscape has expensive. Therefore, there is TO INDIA’S labour of researchers in libraries. Raman and Homi J Bhabha with governance structures. Unrealistic imposition can never transplant realistic grace. undergone a significant change. Generic drugs now a serious risk that India will The most recent example is that bitter regret that the rich history are typically limited to small-molecule med- be left behind in the field of sci- REGULATORY of “CRISPR-Cas9”, a technology they left behind and the paths ications that are made from synthesised chem- entific progress. ENVIRONMENT that is being used to change the that they illuminated could not icals, which have a fixed chemical structure However, there’s still time to genetic makeup of organisms. be explored further. Get off the high horse and this makes them easy to replicate at a arrest this decline. In 2016, This could be one of the most sig- (The author is former lower cost. Aspirin, for example, is one such PwC released a report titled, nificant scientific discoveries of president of Jharkhand Pradesh BCCI agrees to dope tests of players after Prithvi Shaw’s medication whose active ingredient has only ‘Unlocking India’s Potential for our age. It is, therefore, crucial Congress Committee) case of consuming a banned substance ince 1982, cricket in India has always been considered special and rules that S O U N D BITE Sapplied to other sports never applied to Today it is 370, tomorrow I work out least four China wants to settle this deal. Focus on science and technolo- it or the Board of Control for Cricket in India they will rake up the Ram times a week and eat They’ve had the worst year that gy may give the child a suc- Mandir issue and then the simple and healthy food. they’ve had in many, many decades. cessful career and a job but lit- (BCCI). But now it appears that the BCCI has UCC. This is being done to I don’t diet. That’s my It’s getting only worse. Thousands erature can help them earn a given in to the Sports Ministry and the World divert your attention. fitness mantra. of companies are leaving. successful and meaningful life. Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and will allow the MNS chief Actor US President NBT chairman National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to test —Raj Thackeray —Shamita Shetty —Donald Trump —Govind Prasad Sharma cricketers during BCCI-organised events. Was this in response to the curious case of Prithvi Shaw being taken off for a year because he took a banned substance, even though it L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR was in a cough syrup? Or was it because of governmental pressure? Or was it Big mistake Erratic nature because the BCCI’s hard stance would have jeopardised the participation of the Pakistan must re-think on its decision women’s team at the next Commonwealth Games? Most likely it was a com- Sir — This refers to the editori- Sir — The UN’s Intergovernmental bination of all three cases, and while this should be celebrated, it has left many al, “Pakistan hits back” (August his refers to the editorial, “Pakistan hits back” Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in the BCCI angry and fearful of governmental interference in everyday affairs. 9). Before it rushed ahead with (August 9). Pakistan’s decisions to suspend bilat- had warned that efforts to limit Although how that could be any worse than the farcical situation of today with snapping trade ties with India, Teral trade, observe August 15 as a black day and global warming, while feeding a debt-ridden Pakistan should have expel the Indian envoy over the Kashmir issue is noth- booming population, could be the Committee of Administrators is a moot point. understood that trade is a basic ing but a knee-jerk reaction to internationalise the mat- wrecked without swift changes to One reason cricketers were upset at WADA and NADA was that inspectors need for employment and income ter. Well, is it for the first time that Islamabad has acted how we use the land. The IPCC’s can take samples from them whenever and wherever they wished and the crick- generation for its people. Also, in such a matter? After the 2001 Parliament attack, while report offered a sobering take on reorganising its own State is India withdrew its High Commissioner to Pakistan, it the hope that reforestation and bio- eters would have to share their exact whereabouts well in advance. This, many India’s internal matter. chose not to send back the Pakistani envoy at the time. fuel schemes alone could offset the cricketers claimed, would be a violation of their privacy and a potential danger Even on the diplomatic front, Besides, hostilities against Indian diplomats in Islamabad damage done to the environment. to personal safety. This was a facile argument as top sportspersons and ath- the rest of the subcontinent has have always been there. According to a diplomat, “one Land is intimately linked to recognised this as a fact. Pakistan has to live in Islamabad and have the Inter-Services Pakistan at any international forum. By ending trade and climate. With its forests, plants letes in a whole variety of disciplines, including truly global superstars in foot- must shun its policy of state- Intelligence looking at your family constantly to know diplomatic relations with us, it is doing more harm to and soil, it sucks up and stores ball, tennis and athletics, have been subjected to tests for years. And while sev- sponsored terrorism as it is what it is all about.” itself. It is clear that with these actions, Pakistan is des- around one-third of all man- eral athletes have complained about the supposedly random tests picking on already on the grey list of inter- A continuation of this trend is unlikely to lead to a perately trying to keep its morale high. It must recon- made emissions. Overexploitation national donor agencies for ter- change on the ground, especially when Pakistan enjoys sider its decision to downgrade diplomatic ties with India. of resources produces huge them too often, there have been no complaints of authorities leaking their where- ror-financing. It should continue little support globally because of its continued use of JS Acharya amounts of planet-warming CO2, abouts to the paparazzi. This acquiescence to be tested by NADA will crucially to engage in talks with India at the terrorism as a state ploy. India is well placed to deal with Hyderabad methane and nitrous oxide. mean that the Indian Premier League (IPL), which in its early years was notori- bilateral level and resolve all Retention of fresh water in the pending issues. inner recess of the land is possi- ous for its party culture, will come under testing. However, as cricket has become Harvinder Singh Chugh Incorporation of these Articles others in the Constituent expel our High Commissioner ble only through the protection of more professional over the years, it is unlikely that it has a performance-enhanc- Jalandhar City were meant to act as a deterrent Assembly, the will of the then from their country? the trees and plants. Intense ing drug problem. But the presence of steroids in many common pharmaceu- force towards the integration of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Moreover, the UN as also exploitation of resources, man’s Time to mend ways Jammu & Kashmir with the rest prevailed and the Articles were most countries have rejected unsatisfying greed for amassing tical formulations is, as Prithvi Shaw discovered, a slippery situation. That said, of India. But such was not the case incorporated in the Constitution Pakistan Government’s com- wealth and uncaring for the envi- it’s vital that top athletes in cricket and other sports are made aware, may be as powers were confined to the as a temporary provision. plaints regarding Kashmir, stating ronment are the root causes for doubly so, of the dangers of self-medication and the presence of banned sub- Sir — This refers to the editori- Ministries of External Affairs When the Pakistan Army that it is a bilateral issue and must the natural disasters that befall us. stances in the most innocuous of medicines. It is also clear that the NADA has al, “Pakistan hits back” (August and Defence. Communication publicly termed the two Articles be resolved in accordance with TK Nandanan 9). The Government’s decision to and other matters came under the as a “sham”, which were also never the Simla Agreement. Their time Chennai a greater problem than cricket on its hands with drug abuse common in some nullify Article 370 and 35A of the jurisdiction of Jammu & Kashmir. recognised by Rawalpindi, why has finally come. sports, as athletes, who win competitions, often get government jobs. This is Constitution has, in fact, fulfilled Despite fierce opposition does it have to protest the Indian Nimai Charan Swain Send your feedback to: a problem that has to be tackled fast. national desire and ambition. from the likes of Sardar Patel and Parliament’s decision? Why did it Bhubaneswar [email protected] HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN A roadmap POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE THREAT IS VERY REAL. WE WILL HAVE TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DOES NOT THINK for progress RESPOND TO SUCH A SCENARIO AND THIS IS HOW THERE IS A WAR-LIKE SITUATION. IT IS A PLOY TO WE HAVE SEEN WARS STARTING BETWEEN NATIONS. DEFLECT ATTENTION. Despite the launch of many schemes, major —PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER —MEA SPOKESPERSON concerns in the area of women’s reproductive health remain. We need to stand up for their rights IMRAN KHAN RAVEESH KUMAR A genuine problem AJOY KHANDHERIA For the revival of economic growth, our monetary bosses need to take a good look at what's ith this year’s World Population Day being on the theme of reproductive health and gender equality, happening all over the world and bring down our real rates to a comparable level Wwhich is essential to achieve the UN-mandated sus- tainable development goals, the focus has once again shift- ed towards the need to women’s sexual and reproductive health. Numerous surveys have shown how women lack knowledge on sex, contraception, pregnancy and abortion. The lack of it has been affecting their reproductive health. Reproductive health implies that apart from the absence of disease or infirmity, people have the ability to reproduce, to regulate their fertility; women must be able to undergo preg- nancy and childbirth safely and that the outcome of preg- nancy must be successful in terms of both maternal and child health and well-being. Reproductive health is affected due KARAN BHASIN to a number of socio-cultural and biological factors as also the quality of healthcare delivery system. A woman-based t is no secret that India’s economy has seen approach to reproductive health is one which responds to weak growth and that this slowdown started the needs of adult women and adolescent girls. Ifrom the second quarter of the previous finan- Current scenario: Even after four decades since the incep- cial year. There are reasons behind this slump and tion of family planning programmes, nothing much has one of them is to do with the Reserve Bank of changed in terms of population growth rate, which India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Recently, the MPC reduced the repo rates by 35- continues to grow at over two per cent per year. Currently, odd basis points. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das almost 18 million people are added to India’s population was of the view that cutting the repo rate by 25 annually, of which, 40 per cent comprises children under the basis points would be “inadequate” while a 50 bps age of 14. cut would be “excessive”, therefore, they settled Life expectancy has now reached 61 years — up from for 35. But the present cut isn’t impressive to me about 44 in 1960. And crude death rate has fallen dramati- and neither will it impress anyone. In econom- cally from 27 per 1,000 population at the time of indepen- ics 101 nominal variables do not matter and, dence in 1947 to 9.8 per 1,000 (1991). In Kerala, which reg- therefore, we adjust them according to inflation. istered the longest life-expectancy, the average life span among This is precisely why we talk about real Gross males is 67.2 years and for females it is 72.4. Whereas in Domestic Product (GDP), real investments and, of course, real interest rates. Uttar Pradesh, which ranks among those States with the low- So, with this 35-basis point cut, India’s real est life expectancies, there is a reversal of the gender pat- repo rate stands at 2.22 per cent this month. This, tern: While males are expected to live a total of 57.1 years, at a time when real interest rates across the world female life expectancy is only 52.8. are between zero and one while in select coun- Gender disparity is the biggest roadblock towards equal tries, they’re even negative. Having such a high access to healthcare. Unequal access to resources for women rate of real interest only increases cost of capital — be it in healthcare or education — is the harsh reality. and, thus, makes Indian firms less competitive. Even economically, despite a majority of the rural women in One does not need need a PhD in economics to India being active, their work largely goes unrecognised. They know that low real interest rates are important are poorly remunerated, too. Where women work, they earn for sustaining economic growth. Moreover, we’re far more globally integrated today than ever before that the average real repo rate went up from 2.8 with repo rates so as to ensure that transmission lower wages, including lower cash-to-kind ratio than those and, therefore, we need to look at the happen- per cent to 3.3 per cent. This despite the 110 basis of monetary policy improves. This will ensure that that are awarded to men. ings across the globe and formulate our policies, points cut should alarm those responsible for the prime lending rates come down, thereby When it comes to household, women have little decision- including the monetary policy, accordingly. shaping the monetary policy and must ring alarm reducing the cost of capital. making power and freedom of movement. Many behaviour- Recently, the Fed, too, cut interest rates by 25 bells for the RBI. But there is a larger issue with the monetary al norms further reinforce women’s lack of freedom of move- basis points and concerns have been raised A reason behind the increase in average real policy and the decisions taken by the MPC, which ment, self-confidence and their acceptance of self-denial, regarding a slowdown in global growth. No sur- repo rates is lower inflation this year compared needs to be addressed adequately. There is including in matters relating to health-seeking and food intake. prises that world over, we have witnessed central to the previous year. Governor Das himself men- WHILE THE RBI IS absolutely no justification for high real interest Violence against women and rape have almost become part bankers reduce interest rates but while their real tioned that inflation is likely to remain benign till INDEPENDENT, rates at a time when there’s a slowdown in growth of their lives. Poor reproductive health among women can interest rates are low, our real interest rates are the third quarter of financial year 2019-20 and along with the NBFC crisis. be attributed to various socio-cultural and biological factors. higher, despite the rate cuts. may breach the four per cent mark in the fourth JUST AS THE MPC The question is more about MPC’s account- At a time when we are towards the end of a quarter. So, there was some room for a more ability rather than of the central bank’s indepen- Thus, efforts to improve their education are banking crisis as we struggle with credit-offtake, aggressive rate cut. The fact that inflation has IS, THESE dence. While the RBI is independent, just as the fundamental — be it raising the enrolment and attendance high policy rates are only going to prolong the dropped faster than the repo rates suggests that INSTITUTIONS MPC is, these institutions must be held account- rates of girls in school, reducing drop-out rates or enhanc- recovery. An immediate reduction in cost of cap- we are way too slow in terms of cutting interest able. Even in the US, Fed’s chairman frequently ing their income autonomy. ital is only going to benefit the economy as cor- rates. MUST BE HELD answers and addresses all questions that their law- Loopholes in the reproductive health programmes: porate India is looking for ways to deleverage. Since 2016, inflation has largely circled makers have regarding the state of the economy. India’s family welfare programmes are basically focussed Perhaps, lower real interest rates, combined with around four per cent as mandated in the mon- ACCOUNTABLE. Therefore, it would be prudent for us to evalu- on achieving demographic targets by increasing contracep- the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, may have etary policy framework; yet the repo rates were EVEN IN THE US, ate a similar mechanism whereby the MPC is tive prevalence and notably, female sterilisation. However, accelerated the process of NPA resolution or even not reduced and this is a major reason why India’s asked to testify, explain and defend its decisions Indian family planning schemes have also evolved through if it did not, there was no downside in having cost of capital is one of the highest in the world. THE FED in front of a parliamentary committee. Doing so a number of stages. It has changed its focus. In the early lower rates. Yet, the MPC has erred in terms of Perhaps, the MPC did not observe that just as the will strengthen the institution of the MPC and taking a comprehensive view of our economy and real interest rates shot up in 2018, growth start- CHAIRMAN facilitate greater insights into its understanding. years, the programme came with loads of caution and its it seems to be taking policy decisions in isolation ed to falter from the second quarter onwards. FREQUENTLY As far as the issue of inflation targetting is impact was hardly felt. Then during 1960s, it was strength- even as it ignores the happenings in the real econ- Therefore, it is important to start questioning concerned, in India, we usually experience cost ened with the integration of family planning with maternal and omy. those responsible for the monetary policy to ANSWERS AND push inflation in which case, monetary policy is child health services. It was also during this decade that abor- While low interest rates may not automati- explain the reasons behind their reluctance to ADDRESSES ALL of little use. One would have to wait for a peri- tion was legalised. Despite all these efforts, India’s mater- cally kickstart growth and bring investments but bring down the real interest rates to a level that’s od of cost push inflation to see whether the MPC nal mortality ratio is estimated at 555 per 100,000 live births, they are a necessary condition for growth (and comparable to the global standard. QUESTIONS is any better than the previous regime but for now, which is about 50 times higher than that of many industri- not a sufficient condition). Therefore, the effec- It is a separate issue that these rate cuts are there’s a need to give it a growth target just as it alised nations and six times higher than our neighboring coun- tiveness of any policy instrument used by the not being reflected in the EMIs and that’s THAT THEIR has an inflation target. try, Sri Lanka. Government to kickstart the economy would because banks are reluctant to cut their deposit LAWMAKERS HAVE Make no mistakes, our growth has slowed, The following sub-sections highlight major concerns in depend on the cost of capital. India’s own expe- rates and subsequently lending rates. This reluc- and India continues to have one of the highest rience shows that GDP and industrial growth tance comes due to the Government’s extensive real interest rates in the world. 110 was too lit- the area of reproductive health: Focus must be on reproduc- REGARDING THE have both taken off after a period of low real inter- small savings schemes that provides much high- tle, we may well need another 100-basis point cut tive morbidity and maternal health; improving access to safe est rates. er interest rates on deposits. Therefore, to com- STATE OF THE soon to move towards a realistic level of real inter- abortion; more should be done to spread information regard- It is interesting to note that the MPC has cut pete, banks have to offer comparable deposit rates, ECONOMY est rates. Therefore, a major share of responsibil- ing sexually transmitted diseases; ensure the provision of com- interest rates by 110 basis points since January which hinders the process of monetary transmis- ity of economic revival is now on the monetary prehensive sexuality education; eliminate coercive practices this year — three cuts of 25 basis points each fol- sion. bosses. Let’s hope that finally, they rise to the occa- and safeguard women’s informed consent and decision-mak- lowed by the recent 35 basis points. Despite these So, on the one hand our monetary policy is sion and take a good look at our real rates along ing in sexual and reproductive health care contexts and cuts, real interest rates have gone up. Comparing too tight, on the other, transmission issues ensure with what’s happening across the globe. improve the quality of reproductive system. the period between May and December 2018, that lending rates remain high. The Government (The writer is a New Delhi-based policy (The writer is founder of Gramin Healthcare) with the period since January 2019, one will find must link deposit rates for small savings schemes researcher) The truth about Pakistan Studies The subject may have been formulated and promoted by Leftists and liberals in the 1970s as a response to the FOREIGN EYE country’s existential crises but they themselves became its victims The overlying consensus in this duced by a “modernist” state and a years, had upheld the core princi- ical truths because they believed all Left and the liberal, now entirely regard is that the subject of Pakistan populist left-leaning Government. ples of the Age of Enlightenment: such truths were created to empow- engulfed by concepts such as Studies was concocted as a reaction But here’s the interesting bit: Reason, rationality, science and er the ruling elites. post-modernism, post-structural- to the rising sentiment of ethnic Those, who came up with this empiricism. In 1947, two Left-leaning ism and relativism, among others regionalism in the country; and subject, eventually became its vic- Yet, these books are all vehe- German philosophers and sociolo- were caught in an intellectual quag- largely as a response to the violent tims. Let me explain. The creation ment attacks on these principles. gists, Theodore Adorno and Max mire. manner in which the former East of Pakistan Studies in the 1970s was They claimed that truths, Horkheimer, got the ball rolling The result: A dialogue between TAKE CARE OF Pakistan broke away in 1971 to related to what was emerging in cer- even scientific truths, were all con- with their book, Dialectic of the Left and the Right, which pro- become Bangladesh. tain prominent segments of the structions of power elites. Mental Enlightenment, in which they cri- duces zero synthesis because it THE PENNIES According to a desperate and academia in the US and Europe at illness was a concept, not a truth. tiqued the “Enlightenment pro- largely constitutes monologues, The penny is not what it NADEEM PARACHA bruised state and a new populist the time. Reality was a social construction. ject” as one of the reasons rebounded by echo chambers, con- Government headed by ZA Bhutto, In 1961, the French philosopher Superstitions and “magical think- behind the rise of Nazism in tradictions and anger, that have was. Who in 2019 can he subject of Pakistan Studies this happened because a cohesive Michel Foucault published Madness ing” can be as legitimate as scien- Germany. This meant that 19th cen- become a parody of itself. remember when 1p would was introduced in the early ideology of Pakistan, based on a and Civilisation. In 1962, the tific truths because truth was tury racist and anti-rationalist ideas Pakistan Studies was born in have been enough to T1970s. It was first made com- shared Muslim faith which tran- American philosopher Thomas “relative.” that had evolved into becoming the 1970s in an intellectual environ- enable you to spend the pulsory in schools and from the late scended ethnic identities, had not Khun published The Structure of Noted American journalist and major fascist ideologies in the 20th ment that had become dominated 1970s onwards, in colleges and been properly formulated and Scientific Revolutions. In 1966, two author Kurt Andersen, in his 2017 century were now absolved of all by former rationalists turned anti- proverbial penny? Nor do universities. Over the years, it has ingrained among the people. American sociologists, Peter Berger book, Fantasyland, demonstrated blame. rationalists. It offered “truths” con- many give a tuppence for often been lambasted for promot- So, Pakistan Studies set out to and Thomas Luckmann, penned how an attack on rationalism and Therefore, it was only a matter cocted to appease Pakistan’s post- the twopence piece: Even ing half truths and — from the do just that, even if it had to distort The Social Construction of Reality. science by Left-leaning academics of time till what began as an anti- 1971 existentialist crises. “Truths” if they recall Anita Harris’s 1980s — even religious and racial and omit certain inconvenient In 1968, the American anthropol- romanticised and then legitimised rationalist onslaught by the acade- formed by respected historians and 1968 hit Tuppenny Bus bigotry. truths. But as a project, it was ini- ogist, Carlos Castaneda, published irrationalism as an “anti-establish- mic left would eventually be a leftist regime but then whole- Various Pakistani scholars such tially not really in the hands of bel- The Teachings of Don Juan. ment” pursuit, which then began to embraced by their rightist counter- heartedly embraced by the rightists, Ride, where could such a as Dr AH Nayyar, Ahmad Salim ligerent politico-religious scribes, These books made a huge influence subjects such as sociolo- parts. Since truth was now relative, who then went on to concoct fare take you now? What and Rubina Saigol, have substanti- even though it would become just impact on the evolution of psychi- gy and anthropology. and no amount of evidence could another “truth”: The Left/liberals we lose as we march to ated these claims through detailed that during the Zia dictatorship in atry, sociology and anthropology. Anderson quotes the famous prove otherwise, one could spout broke Pakistan. As modern our cashless society is studies of Pakistani textbooks. the 1980s. Each one of them was authored by author and intellectual Paul anything and call it the truth with- anthropology would suggest, it’s not so much weight as Indeed, the content in these tomes, Initially, as an intellectual pur- “progressive” men, who were edu- Goodman, lamenting that college out being challenged. ‘their truth’ and you’ll be a spoil- especially in Pakistan Studies books, suit, it was formed by some noted, cated in some of the finest Western students were no more interested in But those on the Right became sport to deny it. beauty. is rather alarming. rationalist historians and intro- educational institutions which, for gathering evidence to tell sociolog- better at using this mindset. The (Courtesy: The Dawn) (The Guardian editorial) HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 money 10

CAPSULE FM MEETS REALTORS, HOMEBUYERS Govt assures steps to boost liquidity, demand PNS n HYDERABAD India's real estate sector The government on Sunday Facing headwinds in said it will soon address issues US, Natco Pharma affecting the real estate sector on growth trajectory: after industry bodies and looks to scale up homebuyers met Finance biz in China Minister Nirmala Sitharaman CREDAI-CBRE report to flag their concerns regard- NEW DELHI: Natco Pharma is n focusing on filing of cancer ing liquidity crunch, demand PNS TEL AVIV opportunities for the real treatment drugs in China, the slowdown and stalled projects. estate sector," CREDAI-CBRE world's second largest The finance minister on India's economic transition, report said. pharmaceutical market, as part Sunday held two separate meet- workforce expansion and The growth of cities is going of its strategy to diversify ings -- the first with the two urbanisation will boost invest- to further influence the coun- business in various emerging apex realtors' industry bodies ment opportunities in real try's built environment, while markets amid headwinds in CREDAI and NAREDCO, and estate sector in the next technology, demographics and the US. Addressing the second with homebuyer decade, leading to significant environmental issues will shareholders in the company's associations, to discuss the growth in housing, office, become the new value drivers, Annual Report for 2018-19, issues concerning the real estate retail and warehousing space, it added. Natco Pharma Chairman and sector and steps to be taken to says a CREDAI and CBRE Commenting on the report, Managing Director V C strengthen the industry. report. CREDAI President Satish The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, and the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation (Independent Charge) Nannapaneni said the Housing and Urban Affairs In its joint report released at Magar said, "India continues and Commerce & Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri chairing the meeting with the representatives of homebuyers, in New Delhi on Sunday. The Minister of State for Finance company had foreseen Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, a real estate conference held to remain a high-priority mar- and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, and other dignitaries are also seen imminent headwinds in the US Minister of State for Finance here, property consultant ket for long term growth market and had began Anurag Thakur and top offi- CBRE said the sector would potential as is evident from the diversifying its resources cials from the departments of jects and bail out lakhs of stuck industry is going through a cri- expand tremendously by 2030, increased investment flows in towards building businesses economic affairs, revenue, homebuyers, sources added. According to sources, representatives sis, as is rest of the whole econ- led by new asset classes such the last few years. in new markets. Those housing, CBDT, corporate Briefing the media after the of CREDAI and NAREDCO said that omy. So we are very glad that as coworking, coliving, student "In the wake of positive investments are now reaping affairs and RERA were also meeting, Puri said: "Lot of there is "unrest" in the sector because the finance minister and hous- housing and real estate invest- policy reforms and emergence rewards, he added. "We are present in the meetings. useful discussions happened at ing minister met us on a ment trusts (REITs). of a strong workforce, the currently investing to further According to sources, rep- the meeting with the real estate of liquidity crunch and poor sales, Sunday morning to under- The report estimated that momentum of India's eco- establish our presence in resentatives of CREDAI and industry. We looked at a num- and demanded that banks and NBFCs stand the situation." office space stock will touch one nomic growth is steady and it Australia, Singapore, China NAREDCO said that there is ber of issues, clarified a num- should be encouraged to fund projects "The positive part is that the billion sq ft by 2030, with flex- will only grow stronger in the and South East Asian "unrest" in the sector because ber of issues and the govern- government understood that ible workspace accounting for next 10 years," said Anshuman countries and are confident of liquidity crunch and poor ment will be addressing these we need to take this thing for- 8-10 per cent of the total stock. Magazine, Chairman and that our businesses in these sales, and demanded that issues in the days to come." given the goodwill within the is cognisant about the matter ward and we need to do it The retail shopping centre CEO, India, South East Asia, markets will propel growth in banks and NBFCs should be With these discussions, he government, amongst the affecting real estate industry quickly," he said. stock is estimated to cross 120 Middle East and Africa, the future," Nannapaneni said. encouraged to fund projects. said, the process of finding homebuyers and industry, so including the liquidity crunch Asked about the govern- million sq ft by 2030, while CBRE. They also expressed concern solutions to some of the prob- whatever problems are there we and taxation issues. We are ment's response, Hiranandani warehousing stock could touch The factors which will fur- that the situation could wors- lems that have affected the real will find solutions for them," very hopeful to have some said, "No response in terms of 500 million sq ft by then. ther facilitate this growth tra- en during the coming festive estate industry has started. Puri asserted. good and tangible results in what actions the government By 2030, residential real jectory are investment, season when generally demand "Whatever problems are When asked about creation coming weeks." wants to take, we are not aware estate has the potential to improved governance, human is higher. there of the homebuyers, stalled of a stress fund, he said a num- CREDAI President Satish and nor was anything com- almost double from the cur- capital upgrade, improved There would be a separate projects etc we are exploring ber of issues were discussed, Magar said the government mitted on behalf of the gov- rent stock of 1.5 million units connectivity, infrastructure high level meeting, under the ways to move forward on this. but declined to give details. wanted to know about all the ernment." in key cities, the report said. enhancement, strengthened TV panel sales dip; chairmanship of the cabinet Many homebuyers have moved CREDAI Chairman Jaxay issues affecting the industry. NAREDCO Vice Chairman "As the Indian economy institutions, policy reforms secretary, in next few weeks to the Supreme Court and there Shah said, "We had a great pos- NAREDCO President Parveen Jain said the issue of transitions and its workforce and integrated sustainability of manufacturers ask discuss setting up of a stress are judgements too. So it's a itive, patient hearing from Niranjan Hiranandani said: stalled projects in the NCR expands, it will offer vast the entire ecosystem, he govt to lower GST fund to deal with stalled pro- very complicated arena. But finance minister. Government "As you know, the real estate region was also discussed. development and investment added. NEW DELHI: Following some initial surge in demand during the ICC World Cup, TV panel sales have again witnessed a Flipkart partners with NSDC to decline and manufacturers are Cash-strapped BSNL chasing dues now asking the government to lower GST and exempt the import duty on open cell of Rs 3,000 cr from biz clients train supply chain workforce television panels to boost sales. Manufacturers are attributing PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD the fall in demand to overall like voluntary retirement The training started in May There are outstandings from scheme, asset monetisation, and more than 4,000 people low consumer sentiments, as our enterprise customers, sales of other home appliances Battling severe liquidity and allocation of 4G spec- Walmart-owned Flipkart on have been trained so far. like washing machine and crunch, BSNL plans to aggres- which is more than Rs 3,000 trum. Sunday said it has partnered The workforce is also being refrigerators have also sively chase outstanding dues crore. We are following up with them The department is also said with National Skill trained on necessary soft skills witnessed flat growth in July. from its enterprise clients and aggressively and on a day-to-day basis to be "working on" a proposal Development Corporation's to interact with customers bet- According to the Consumer is hoping to recover the bulk of for merger of the two PSUs as Logistics Sector Skill Council ter through behaviour-focused over Rs 3,000 crore receivables ... there is success coming to us part of efforts to revive the (LSC) to train 20,000 of its sessions. Electronics and Appliances —P K PURWAR, Manufacturers Association in the next two-three months, embattled state-owned tele- delivery executives across the As part of the Upon successful comple- (CEAMA) President Kamal its chairman said. BSNL Chairman and Managing Director com firms. country. partnership, the tion of the training, the exec- Nandi, the overall industry "was The move comes at a time BSNL's loss is estimated to As part of the partnership, utives will be awarded with flat in July with no growth in when Bharat Sanchar Nigam ficult to give a definite timeline has also embarked on an exer- be around Rs 14,000 crore the trained supply chain work- trained supply 'Recognition of Prior Learning' demand". Ltd (BSNL) is facing mounting for recovery of the full amount cise to 'streamline' outsourced with a decline in revenue to Rs force will be certified in all chain workforce certification as per National pressure on its financials, and which is due, BSNL hopes to functions for saving up to Rs 19,308 crore during 2018-19. aspects of product delivery Skill Qualification Framework it even delayed payment of recover a "substantial" portion of 200 crore a year, and hopes to Its losses have risen steadily and customer experience. will be certified (NSFQ). employee salaries for the sec- its receivables from clients in the rationalise power bills to derive from Rs 4,793 crore in 2016-17 "This is the first ever part- in all aspects of Issued by the Union ond time this year. BSNL on next two-three months. 15 per cent additional cost sav- to Rs 7,993 crore in 2017-18 nership between an e-com- product delivery Ministry of Skill Development August 5 had released July The corporation is also eye- ings. and are estimated to have merce company and and customer and Entrepreneurship, this co- salaries of employees. ing increased earnings from That said, it faces a gap of swollen to Rs 14,202 crore in LSC...Flipkart envisions to branded certificate is recog- "There are outstandings renting out its premises at var- about Rs 800 crore between its 2018-19. have a robust training pro- experience nised across seven countries from our enterprise customers, ious locations - the target for monthly revenue and expens- The number of employees of gramme along with LSC for its including Germany, Denmark, ‘Govt may permit which is more than Rs 3,000 rental income has been set at es (operational expenditure BSNL stands at 1,65,179 and additional 30,000-strong sup- impart them with the knowl- Australia and Saudi Arabia, 100% FDI in contract crore. We are following up with about Rs 1,000 crore this year, and wages). the total employee cost is a ply chain workforce," Flipkart edge on the finer nuances of besides India, the statement manufacturing’ them aggressively and on a from the previous level of Rs The telecom department is staggering 75 per cent of the said in a statement. delivery mechanism. said. day-to-day basis ... there is suc- 200 crore. As part of this plan, preparing a rescue plan for total income of the company. As part of the training pro- This includes preparing for Flipkart, which currently NEW DELHI: The government cess coming to us," BSNL BSNL plans to increase utili- BSNL as well as Mahanagar In contrast, private sector tel- gramme, Flipkart in conjunc- delivery, understanding local delivers over one million ship- is working on a proposal to Chairman and Managing sation of its existing buildings, Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) cos have very low employee tion with LSC is conducting transportation laws and regu- ments daily, has co-developed allow 100 per cent FDI in Director P K Purwar told PTI. and lease out more space. in the form of a revival pack- cost ranging between 3-5.5 eight-hour training modules lations and getting knowledge this training module along contract manufacturing with a Purwar said that while it is dif- The troubled telecom PSU age that entails components per cent. for its delivery executives to of end-to-end supply chain. with the LSSC. view to attract overseas investments, sources said. According to the existing GSP ROLL-BACK foreign investment policy, 100 per cent foreign direct invest- Steps likely to remove friction points in economy to boost growth ment (FDI) is permitted in the manufacturing sector under the PNS n NEW DELHI istry is based on the feedback credit, lower borrowing cost has also remained stable dur- Exports of goods automatic route. A manu- received by Finance Minister and simplification of some of ing the quarter, with a growth facturer is also allowed to sell The government is working on Nirmala Sitharaman during the policies which could spur rate of 13.3 per cent. products manufactured in India a set of measures to remove her interactions with different growth. As far as GST revenue col- through wholesale and retail under tariff system friction points in the economy stakeholders, including indus- The government has set 7 lection is concerned, the aver- channels, including through e- with a view to ensuring easy try chambers, bankers and for- per cent growth target for the age mop-up has been over Rs 1 commerce, without availability of funds to pro- eign and domestic investors. current fiscal and data points lakh crore during the quarter government's approval. "The ductive sectors and stimulate The sectoral meetings with of the first quarter are in line despite slowdown in industrial to US up 32 pc current policy does not talk overall growth, sources said. the representatives of various with that direction. activities. GST collection soared about contract manufacturing However, the strategy being sectors, including banking, Despite being an election to Rs 1.13 lakh crore in the PNS n HYDERABAD and it is not clearly defined in worked out does not include MSME and auto, over the last period, Goods and Services month of April, the highest ever the policy. Big technology proposal for reduction of GST few days have highlighted tum," an official said, adding Tax (GST) collection jumped since the indirect tax regime was Exports of Indian goods, which companies across the world are rates as the government believes some of the pain points, these would address various 9 per cent in the first quarter rolled out on July 1, 2017. were enjoying benefits under going for this, so there is a that taxes are already lower than sources said. common concerns of the while direct taxes rose by 12.9 Gross GST collections the preferential tariff system need for a clarification on the in the past, they added. "These friction points will industry. per cent, close to the growth stood at Rs 1.02 lakh crore in GSP, to the US registered a matter which govt is consi- The set of measures being soon be removed with a view The industry has pressed for in the same period last fiscal. July, marginally up from the growth of 32 per cent in June, dering positively," they said. firmed up by the finance min- to accelerate growth momen- steps to ensure availability of Corporate tax collection previous month. according to Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI). The US rolled back export benefits to over 1,900 Indian goods from June 5. These month on month for June 2019 Hiking income tax appeal limit to reduce litigation: Experts incentives were provided by compared to last year, leaving America under its Generalised a thin margin of US USD 28.26 PNS n NEW DELHI step to increase the thresholds System of Preference (GSP) million only, he said. The monetary limit for an appeal for filing of appeals by the rev- programme. The major products which The finance ministry's decision enue department continues on Citing the data from the have shown increase in to significantly increase the before the Income Tax Appellate its series of similar measures United States International exports include plastics rub- limit for the income tax depart- Tribunal has been increased to Rs 50 that it has been undertaking Trade Commission (USITC), ber, base metals (aluminum), ment to appeal disputes in lakh from Rs 20 lakh by the Central over the past 4-5 years. it said the Indian exports to machines and equipments, higher forums will reduce lit- "This is a welcome move. the US of those goods which transport equipment, hides igation and ensure smoother Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) However, the administration were getting GSP benefits and leather, Pearls and pre- transition to the proposed should put some serious stood at USD 657.42 million in cious stones. direct tax code, say experts. help the Department in poorly in the appeals filed by thought behind a litigation June as compared to USD This is a clear indication The monetary limit for an focussing its resources on high it, which is evident from the withdrawal scheme along the 495.67 million in the same that Indian products have the appeal before the Income Tax value/complex appeals. Economic Survey of 2017-18. lines that has been recently period last year. full potential to compete glob- Appellate Tribunal has been Reducing the pending litigation Vasudevan said the survey introduced in relation to indi- "India's exports to the US on ally and not solely dependent increased to Rs 50 lakh from Rs under the existing income-tax had stated that while the rect taxes," D'Souza said. GSP withdrawn products has on support, contrary to the 20 lakh by the Central Board of law would also ensure departmental appeals account S R Patnaik, Partner and registered 32 per cent growth perception, Singla said. Direct Taxes (CBDT). smoother transition into the for 85 per cent of the total Head-Taxation, Cyril in June 2019 as compared to TPCI is a strong advocate of In case of high courts, the new Direct Tax Code," said S number of appeals, the Amarchand Mangaldas, said the same month last year," the phasing of subsidies and limit has been doubled to Rs Vasudevan, Partner, department was found to have that with this decision, the TPCI Chairman Mohit Singla reducing government support. 1 crore and in case of Lakshmikumaran and a failure rate of more than 65 number of outstanding litiga- said in a statement. He said the need is to incen- Supreme Court, the revised the limit has been raised with- appeals by the Tax Department Sridharan Attorneys. per cent. tion cases is expected to come This is a very interesting tivise new sunrise sectors like limit for filing appeal has in a year. before the Tribunal, High Experts opined that one of Frank D'Souza, Partner & down which will enable the trend as out of USD 190 million furniture and electrical, by been increased from Rs 1 "The CBDT has once again Courts and Supreme Court. the reasons to raise the mone- Leader - Corporate and government to focus its limit- value of GSP benefit claimed creating a cluster-based mega crore to Rs 2 crore. increased the monetary limits "This will further help in de- tary limits could be that the International Tax, PwC India, ed resources on more revenue earlier, the growth has already ecosystem, which can churn It is for the second time that for the filing of income-tax clogging the courts and also revenue department has fared said the tax administration's accretive cases. covered USD 161.74 million, export growth completely. 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Monday August 12, 2019 HELPING KIDS BY STRUMMING THE GUITAR yderabad-based gui- attempts to Guinness World Being a music teacher, I have worked in many schools in tarist David Records as well. About his recent Guitarist, Prabhaker Bandi, record of playing 32 notes per Hyderabad. I have observed that many students divert from who entered various second, he shares, “The previous their studies as they are addicted to video games and H record books thanks best was 27 notes per second by David Prabhaker mobiles. In an attempt to get them to focus on their to his skills with a a Russian guitarist. It is not an guitar, has been raising funds for easy task to play more than 20 education, I am encouraging them to take up music Bandi, who underprivileged kids through notes per second.” his music. He holds various Speaking to The Pioneer, DAVID PRABHAKER BANDI created many records records including ‘playing 32 Prabhaker says, “I was interest- notes per second’ on guitar, ed to learn to play the guitar ever divert from their studies as they to learn music. Once, we collect- ‘playing guitar at a tempo of since I was in class X. Unable to are addicted to video games and ed over `5 lakh for students is also helping to raise 1,708 beat per minute (BPM)’, wait any longer I learnt it myself. mobiles. In an attempt to get from a village in Medak district.” ‘played 768 notes at a tempo of I didn’t stop there. I also learnt them to focus on their education, When asked about whether funds for 1708 BPM in a minute on gui- keyboard and drums. I used to I am encouraging them to take he tried to play for movies, tar’, and ‘Flight of the Bumblebee play guitar at my church, but up music.” Prabhaker says, “I did try dab- played in 28 seconds’. now I am working as a music He also raises funds for vari- bling in movie songs but could- underprivileged children He has entered the High teacher in a city school.” ous organisations by conducting n’t succeed. Now, some Range Book of World Records, Prabhaker said that he regular- music shows. He explains, of my students are with his live Incredible Book of Records, ly conducts music workshops in “Many organisations are doing playing for AR International Wonder Book of the city to encourage youngsters a great job to help underprivi- Rahman while shows, finds Records, India Book of Records, to learn music. “Being a music leged children. I have organised others play and Bravo International Book of teacher, I have worked in many many music shows with my for Records thank to his attempts. In schools in Hyderabad. I have group to raise funds for these Tollywood V SATEESH REDDY fact, he has also sent all his observed that many students agencies. I also helped the kids movies.”

Knife painting gets a ‘CREATIVE CONNECT' he nearly three-hour- Krishna, while Penna chipped long free workshop on Organised by Creative Connect, the in that the rich variety the par- T knife painting held at ticipants came up with was Lamakaan over the weekend, truly indicative of the artistic which was presented by the free workshop on knife painting talent that is waiting to be city-based Creative Connect, tapped. They said that they was an overwhelming success. was attended by people from all intended to organise more It was a pleasant surprise for such shows and workshops so the organisers to see people walks of life that youngsters can get plat- from almost all walks of life forms to explore their latent dabbling in this exciting form turnout was 40. However, the vas using knife-painting tech- talent. — from school and college- passion for getting to know the niques, especially to the unini- Meanwhile, Creative goers to elders, including intricacies of the mesmerising tiated budding talents. The Connect is open to explor- housewives, working women art form from two artistes tempo changed dramatically ing opportunities for con- and professionals from the was apparently more on the when the participants were ducting workshops by corporate world. To the two minds of the participants, who given canvases, paints and all tying up with institutions women who founded Creative appeared oblivious of the tight other material for them to that are keen to ignite the A bangle to Connect, it was a good augury seating arrangement. indulge and come up with artistic streak among that a majority of the partici- The workshop began with their creative best. The ambi- their employees and edu- pants were women and girls. the two founders of Creative ence propelled their imagina- cational institutions for Although the space could Connect, Suman Krishna and tion levels to newer heights. their students. only comfortably accommo- Nandini R Penna, delivering a What they produced was women's aid date around 30 people, the pep talk on painting on can- remarkable, opined Suman Photos: SV Chary 23-year-old city-based youth has come up A with an innovative solution in the form of a ‘smart’ bangle to help wome protect themselves from dan- ger. Gadi Harish, along with his friend, Sai Teja, invented a bangle that generates shock and sends live location and warnings to relatives and police if a woman is in danger. Harish, the brain behind the location, alerting relatives and device, said, “If someone nearby police stations. The 23- attacks a woman wearing the year-old says that he designed bangle, she will have to tilt her the device to protect women hand in a certain angle which after learning about the many will automatically activate the atrocities happening to them. device and give an electric With the prototype ready, shock to the attacker.” the youngster is now request- The tilt action gives an elec- ing assistance from the gov- tric shock to the aggressor ernment to complete his pro- holding the woman’s arm and ject and fulfil his objective of at the same time, sends its live making women safer. If someone attacks a woman wearing the bangle, she will have to tilt her hand in a certain angle which will automatically activate the device and give an electric shock to the attacker GADI HARISH Suman Nandini 12

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Hyderabad Monday August 12, 2019 tollywood The actor is anxious about The actor will join whether the AISHWARYA LEKSHMI director Jeffrey Malayalam Chin's trilingual actress will project with Kajal change her boards Sree Vishnu's Aggarwal and mind, but he Manchu Vishnu is also optimistic of police story NAVEEN her honouring ith Brochevarevaru Raa doing phenomenally well at ticket the promise counters, the buzz around Sree Vishnu’s next career move is at CHANDRA she made, W a high. While The Pioneer was the first one to break the news finds that he will be donning khaki for his next going great guns to be directed by debutant Pradeep Varma NAGARAJ (February 5), there’s an interesting update on the project. Sources tell us exclusively that Hyderabad and will be GOUD Vishnu and the director have approached required for the next leg of Malayalam sensation Aishwarya Lekshmi to filming in Tirupati, which will be the female face four months ago. Our commence later this month,” sources confirmed that the MBBS graduate informed a highly placed from Cochin, who is treading a careful path source close to the develop- on the career front, has nodded in ment. The source further the positive. lready a part of His role has equal importance added that actor Navdeep is Adds sources, “Vishnu and interesting projects to that of Vishnu in the film also on board to play a key role Pradeep watched some of alongside Dhanush inspired by `2,800-crore heist, in the drama. Lekshmi’s earlier A (with Durai which led to tremors in the The untitled film mark’s Malayalam films and Senthilkumar) and entire IT world some seven Vishnu’s wife Viranica’s maid- decided to consider her Keerthy Suresh years ago in Mumbai. en shot at film production. It for the project. They felt (with debutant Narendra “Naveen will be seen as a is a joint production venture she has the looks and Nath), actor Naveen Chandra spoiled-brat who is into smug- between Via Mar acting chops to carry for- is the latest addition to Manchu gling. His part also battles Entertainment, AVA ward the role in the cop Vishnu and Kajal Aggarwal- drug addiction. The layers of Entertainment and 24 Frames drama. The part might be starrer trilingual (Hindi, the role drove the actor, who Factory. The shooting will be small but her presence whether she will have a change of mind, but Telugu and English) with has turned extremely choosy of wrapped up by next month- will be felt throughout, as he is also optimistic of the promise she made.” director Jeffrey Chin, The late, to green light it. He has end. it is strong. She liked what Inspired from the lives of some eminent Pioneer has exclusively learnt. already shot for some scenes in — NG she heard and told them cops, Pradeep is planning to shoot the still- she is in.” untitled film like a tense-filled thriller, However, there’s a catch. though it won’t boast of any heavy-duty “Lekshmi has become action sequences. To flag off in September, popular all of a sudden it will be shot in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam after Karthik Subbaraj cast and forests of AP over 75 days. Govind her in his next film with Vasantha, who composed the soundtrack of Dhanush. Multiple the widely popular Tamil movie ‘96, has been enquires are being made by roped in to render tunes, while senior cam- other producers as well. eraman Shekar V Joseph will be the cine- Vishnu is anxious about matographer.

A costly affair! Director Trivikram Srinivas has Nag is all smiles planned a luxurious and aesthetically The actor espite the mixed reactions, superstar Nagarjuna-star- pleasing house set for his next project with Allu Arjun rer Manmadhudu 2 minted `5.03 crore on opening day and figures on the second day are good as well. nown to mount his the director has asked the pro- Bunny’s house in the film, the mentions that The actor is all smiles with the revenue. He reckons films on a lavish duction designer to go com- producer loosened his purse D ` that the “mixed reactions is with in the industry lim- scale, Trivikram pletely creative. “Close to 4 strings. “It has been built at mixed reactions its and not amongst general audience”. “If the talk was Srinivas is doing crore is being spent on just this Aluminium Factory, divided, the numbers would’ve reflected it, but it isn’t the case. K something similar house. The set design is going Hyderabad. It will be small yet surrounding his It is a new-age cinema and as time passes by, the mixed reviews with his on-sets film on at Annapurna Studios, visually striking work. Antique in the industry will fade away. I’m getting a lot of enquires from with Allu Arjun. The wizard of Hyderabad. The art director is furniture was sourced for the Manmadhudu 2 families for tickets. It’s a good Sunday morning for me,” told the words has told his production designing the interior with the interiors for `25 lakh while actor, armed with a smile. He was speaking at a promotional event designer to come up with a utmost care and attention to Tanjavur paintings of different is in the of the film in Hyderabad on Sunday. majestic house set that will detail, while the exterior will Gods needed `5 lakh. Overall, Speaking on the film taking time, he reminded that his ever- stand out for its aesthetics. The be matched with an affluent it cost the producer nearly a industry limits green hit Annamayya was on the brink of being removed from said set will house Tabu, her house outside the country,” crore but he felt it was worth cinema halls on the ninth day, failing to accumulate theatre family and since a major part of informed a source close to the after seeing the work. Both and not rent when it rebounds. “I went on a promotional tour on the the film will be shot in this place unit. houses will be a visual treat for insistence of Raghavendra Rao garu (director) and Doraswamy in the second half of the film, That’s not all. Even for the audience,” added the source. amongst Raju (producer) to boost collections but it didn’t work as well. However, out of the blue, from the 11th day noon shows, foot- general falls witnessed a massive jump and it didn’t stop from then. It took time for the audience to picture me in the titular role audience of Annamayya as my previous release was Ninne Pelladata (where he played a lover boy),” the actor mentioned. — NG Amala moves Ranarangam gets on to her next a Charan boost The actress will turn producer ega power star Ram Charan on Sunday unveiled the brand new trailer of his good friend for the Tamil version of her Sharwanand-starrer Ranarangam at his office in Hyderabad. The unique feature of the trailer is next project with debutant M that it doesn’t feature any dialogues and only highlights the importance of sound effects of the director Anoop Panicker, while the film, making the narrative more dramatic. Film’s director Sudheer Varma is known to be one of the technically smart Telugu version will be produced by filmmakers around Tollywood and it was his idea, we hear. Phanindra Kumar and Prabhu Venkatachalem hile her Aame might not students for research purposes. The have set the cash registers actress shares, “Writer Abhilash ringing upon release last Pillai penned the film’s story, inspired month, Amala Paul was by real incidents that happened in W praised for her portrayal Chennai. I play a forensic surgeon in of Kamini in the female- it, while Adith Arun will be seen in centric film besides the content she a very realistic part. It will be a turn- chose to narrate. Continuing to ing point in his career.” associate with new-age content, the Another interesting aspect of the actress has now signed debutant as-yet-untitled film is that the Kurukshetra beats KGF’s Anoop Panicker’s Tamil-Telugu Malayalam beauty is turning produc- forensic thriller, the muhurat of er with it. She has partnered with first day collections which was held in Hyderabad over Ajay Panicker to pool in resources for the weekend. Rakshasudu director the Tamil version, while Telugu ver- annada star Darshan’s Kurukshetra 3D broke the first Ramesh Varma switched on the sion will be produced by Phanindra day collections of Yash’s KGF Chapter 1. Kurukshetra camera for the first shot, while Kumar and Prabhu Venkatachalem, is the first movie to portray the mythological Telangana Film Chamber president with Thammareddy Bharadwaj act- Mahabharata into a 3D version. Senior actor Arjun P Rammohan Rao sounded the clap- ing as a presenter. K portrayed Karna and Sonu Sood as Arjuna in the board. Also featuring Harish Uthaman, movie that is doing well at the Tollywood box office Interestingly, Amala will be seen Ramesh Khanna, Riythvika and Ravi as well. Trade analysts are confident that the movie will set more in pixie haircut for this film. The Prakash in supporting roles, the records in Kannada. Directed by Naganna, produced by Tamil version has been titled film has music by Jakes Bejoy, cine- Rockline Venkatesh, the movie was released in five languages. Cadaver, which means a dead matography by Aravinnd Singh, and The film was trimmed 15 minutes for the Telugu audience. human body used by medical editing by San Lokesh. 14

Hyderabad Monday August 12, 2019 melange Actor Mohnish WE, AS CITIZENS, Bahl tells INTERACT WITH CHAHAK DOCTORS AT SOME POINT IN OUR LIVES. MITTAL that ALL OF US. AND WE there is another TEND TO SEE face of doctors DOCTORS NOT AS HUMAN BEINGS BUT Chris O’Donnell says which we as AS THE PEOPLE WHO patients and ARE SUPPOSED TO that NCIS: Los Angeles humans fail to PUT THEIR PATIENTS made him test his FIRST BY ALL MEANS notice. And AND AT ALL TIMES comfort zone as the their emotional shooting locations and vulnerability is situations were just what highly uncertain Sanjivani reboot aims to BEHIND THE No idea about the reality highlight ow does Callen mately, we work as a team and when we were doing the convince Sam to face all the hurdles together shark episode. I am actually come back to when the stakes are high. So, she terrified of sharks but thank- sk a class full of work after is seeing that spark within us. fully, we were out of there in moony-eyed chil- H Michelle’s death? the Long Beach, which unfor- dren about what Callen and Sam What was Callen’s initial tunately would be more pol- they want to be are the best partners and are reaction to Mosley? luted than the sharks proba- A when they grow up WARDS very close to each other. So, he I don’t think Callen has a bly want their habitat to be. and “doctor” is the dence that shows have never villain in Kaho Na Pyaar Hai shared the pain with Sam problem with somebody who So maybe there weren’t any most likely answer. But while been rebooted like this after and Sandwich. sense, the advantage of the been 38 years, my friend! It’s when his wife was dying who tells him and his team what to sharks in there. But I was like, the profession has its exhila- more than a decade of being Talking about the newness in digital platform and today’s been a lifetime of acting.” was very close to Callen as do. There was only a certain I need a diver down there just rating moments, the every day aired. And there’s a reason why this version, he says that it’s TV systems is that they can Well, yes, experience defines well. But they need to move level of frustration that he was to kind of peek around before realities are tedious. Of course, the team decided to bring conceptualised in the current record their favourite shows the difference. He adds that a on in life and Callen knows experiencing. I jump in. And you’ve never there is the fact that they are Sanjivani back on Indian TV context of doctor-patient rela- and even catch them later lot has changed, both for the that the best thing for Sam is seen someone get out of the often the subject of both admi- after 15 years. “We saw the tionships. “The structure has online at their own conve- good and bad and explains to to get back to work and start Tell us more on Callen’s take water as quickly as me. ration and pity. And then there potential in a product like this changed. There’s modernisa- nience. If the following of a me in bullet points. “One: due living his life again for his kids. on Mosley. Precisely, as soon as they used are unspoken but ever-present based upon the success of its first tion in the hospital. We will TV show is 50 per cent (an to technological advance- As far as he is concerned, he to call out for cut, I was out issues in the life of any doctor part. Second, the concept itself. also see commercialisation tak- arbitrary figure), then because ments, the content is being How does Hetty’s absence at is very efficient and hard work- of that water. which are completely non- We, as citizens, interact with doc- ing place in the healthcare of these platforms, you will easily available and has a high the start of Season 9 affect ing. And we don’t need some- medical concerns — ‘Are doc- tors at some point in our lives. industry and how the model get much more penetration reach. Two: budgets have cer- Callen? one to come in and take over How does Callen feel about tors boring people?’ ‘We never All of us. And we tend to see code of Sanjivani deals with and it might reach up to 80 tainly gone up. During the Callen and Hetty have the work or slow us down. We Joelle’s return in episode know what they’re even think- doctors not as human beings but such commercialisation. Also, per cent.” 80s-90s, a producer could always shared a strong bond, want people to either help us or 201, Fool Me Twice? ing?’ ‘How do they function?’ as the people who are supposed I am re-exploring Dr Shashank At the same time, he also work on three films, but today, especially because of the way stay out of the way. What was interesting was This has never been addressed, to put their patients first by all after 15 years, so a certain makes us realise the fact that three producers are working she loved him. She always that I did not see that going that not at the start, middle or means and at all times,” he says. maturity and timeline is while talking about the popu- on one film. It’s because the talked in a way as if she What are the advantages of way. They kind of ended that even at the end of their career “When I visit a doctor, even I involved here. There have been larity, the content and the crew filmmaking costs have risen knows more than she is speak- having guest stars on the show? relationship and I thought that because their personal lives don’t expect him to care about failures and successes in his life. are the first in line of respon- with time. Three: people, ing. She used to watch him We have to remember to set was the last we were going to see are always hidden behind the himself but my problems And these have honed him as sibility. “This show would have today, are much more techni- from behind the curtain. The a pace with the new or guest of Joelle. And then, all of a sud- curtains of OT rooms or emer- (laughs). So the show aims to an older man,” explains the very high expectations because cally prepared. Earlier, the fact that she is gone with no actors on set because we are so den, they came up with the sto- gency centres. A show like highlight how the humans in actor, who also played a doctor of its huge following. We have setting-up process would con- explanation was like losing a comfortable in our roles that we ryline last season, they brought Sanjivani parted the curtain, white coats with stethoscopes in another show and a film. to live up to those expectations sume a lot of time. However, family member for him. move very quickly. Generally, her back again this year. She is just a bit, in 2002. around their collars deal with Hint: Kuch Toh Log Kahenge as well,” says he. today the process has speed- the actors get our pace and a really talented actress so it has Actor Mohnish Bahl, who is their insecurities,” he adds. (2011) and Vivah (2006). For the actor, identifying ed up. When you reach the How does new assistant realise how quickly we work, been fun to have her back and set to make his comeback as Dr With the #ThankYouDoctor Of course, there have been with his characters is very sets, it’s all ready. Four: young- director Shay Mosley fit into but occasionally we also get she is just so pleasant to be Shashank Gupta in the reboot of campaign, he says, “it is not the a lot of changes in a decade, important. He says, “I put sters are way more brilliant the team? actors who doubt if they would around. But, yeah, it’s someone the show, Sanjivani: A Medical doctor whom we are thanking especially with the advent of myself into other’s shoes and than us than what we were at With Granger and Hetty be able to work with us or not who burned him. He had no Boon, believes just that. He feels through this hashtag, but the digital technology and our being an actor can itself be their age. They are very smart out of the picture, Callen in the very first place. idea what the reality was. And that doctors, as humans, feel the individuals that they are who high dependence on it. Bahl emotionally draining. While and quick. Five: today there’s tried to get Sam back to work now he is in a situation where most number of emotions in the have made this profession the sees getting equal amount of positive roles are fine, I have no scope to make mistakes and figure out what has hap- What was it like to shoot the he has no choice but to help her. course of a day. “Hospitals are way it is.” publicity on TV and OTT also done many negative char- and finally for attaining suc- pened to Hetty. All of a sud- underwater scenes in episode So, he is constantly torn over emotionally-draining places. So what made him return to platforms as an advantage acters. How can you put your- cess. There are no retakes. It’s den, comes a new sheriff in 195, Party Crashers? and has been burned by her There’s birth, death and acci- this reboot? He says that the because in the end, the level self into someone’s shoes tougher for kids today to town that is ruffling some We were in the water in the once. He doesn’t know if he dents, worried people, several reason remains the same which of popularity depends upon whom you don’t always agree make their mark as opportu- feathers, to say the least. And Long Beach and then we’re should trust her but there are emergencies happening all at made him join the show in the the content. He says, “And as with? So, it’s all a part of the nities are less and there is I don’t think that Callen is on the set. We had flooded a not a lot of other options. the same time — which is a lot first place 15 years ago. “I am far as the digital platform is human psyche — negative or more competition. It’s cer- warming up to her very quick- tank with the ambulance in for any ordinary person to very particular about the things concerned, it is an excellent positive. And hence, I try to tainly not easy for them as ly. But it gives us some inter- water. They have these little Will Callen be luckier in absorb in one go. A hospital is a that I want to work upon. And factor. I see it this way. In make it live inside me or iden- compared to us,” he says and esting things to work with. eme rgency re-breathers love this season? nerve centre for all kinds of emo- Sanjivani was always on my list 2002, when the show first tify with it.” laughs at referring to the peo- which make you think that if I think so and we might see tions,” says he and goes on to add as something that I would do went on air, people had to be Mohnish has seen the ple from the younger gener- Tell us about Mosley joining this thing gets stuck down more of Anna and Callen that we never know the back again if it is ever remade,” says present in front of their TVs industry evolve and change ation as “kids” since he calls the team. here, I would be swimming together at some point. I story of what the doctor goes the actor, who reminds me of to watch the show. They had having been a part of it himself an older man now. She does things in a little out of here quickly. You have know Callen was interested in through in his life while handling his numerous roles, be it of a to watch a re-run of the show through the 80s, 90s, 2000s, Well, I disagree. Not now, more traditional way. My team no idea. I don’t mind the her. He told me. We’ll see. stressful situations. doctor, an obedient son, a loyal the next day in case they and then now... He laughs and not ever. Certainly, he will be has some unconventional ways water, I like it. The only time There are still a lot of episodes Indian television history is evi- husband, or even a deceptive missed the telecast. In that interrupts me, “Precisely, it’s a charmer, throughout. to get things done. And ulti- I got uncomfortable was to do this year.

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The Chinese car- Dual-Clutch Automatic, or the entire cast, it was amazing. maker, SAIC, just the same platform (bigger Prabhas, my co-actor, is the loveliest launched the MG Hector engine) as the Hyundai person I have come across. and now Korean carmak- Venue. There is also a er Kia is coming to India standard 1.5 petrol and 1.5 with Seltos later this diesel, both new engines month and that is the sub- from the company pro- sion and it was a rare marked them properly ject of our review today. ducing 115PS. The petrol occasion when it got puz- meant that one could give But before I start, these has a constantly variable zled about what to do. the Seltos suspension a decisions and the fact that transmission option and The car’s ride and han- workout. The Seltos han- two new large factories the diesel — a six-speed dling is excellent, the steer- dles, rides and drives well. are adding a lot more torque converter automat- ing might feel a bit artifi- It makes the next part a manufacturing capacity ic option. I drove the man- cially ‘hefty’ on the sport bonus really because the into India is a sign of ual variant of the diesel in mode but it’s easy to move Seltos has possibly the best long-term optimism for the top trim level with all the car around obstacles interiors particularly with KANGANA the Indian industry. This is the toys such as the BOSE and it doesn’t lose the plot the level of kit of any car KUSHAN MITRA RANAUT despite the cuckoo- audio, sunroof and also the with sudden steering in its class and even some brained electric push by GDI engined Seltos with inputs. above it. The 10.25 inch am shooting point blank in the film SONU SOOD the Niti Aayog. And as far the DCT. We were driving the high-resolution screen is to control aspects of the Dhaakad. The gun that was used for ’m really looking forward to be the as market launch products The diesel is a peppy Seltos in Goa, not my actually good and when car, including remotely Ithe teaser was real and very heavy. It Grand Marshal for the New Jersey go, the Kia Seltos is an out- engine with a lot of get-up favourite driving destina- you’re playing around with starting it and setting the took all my strength to lift it. My director standing product. and go. Gearshifts are tion in the world with its setting and even music, it air-conditioning before Iparade. It’s considered to be one of had a great time seeing me struggle with Many folks have criti- smooth, the car never feels narrow roads and even is not laggy in any form. you even step inside it. the most prestigious things when you the machines, having a good laugh. cised Kia for being just a like it is gasping. The DCT more dicey in the pouring The screen leads into the Many people have get a lot of Indians who have been Hopefully, he will let me use glammed-up Hyundai and though, much like on the rain, with far too many instrument cluster the cen- found the exterior of the living there for all these years. People dummy guns for the shoot that the Seltos a Creta. Venue, is like a small locals on motorcycles. But tre of which has a full- Seltos to be quite appeal- come from all the neighbouring states. of the film. Well, indeed, but a couple puppy of an engine, enthu- Goa does offer, if you colour information dis- ing but it was the interiors It’s going to be amazing. It’s a proud of things. The Seltos has siastic and always wanting know your way around, a play. The top variants also that sold me. Everything moment, I would say. some pretty good swag to perform. The gearbox whole buffet of roads. You have a heads-up display works with the car, it looks and certainly looks the brings out the best in it. In have your twisty hill sec- (HUD), which while being good, it drives well and the part, and the make-up is sport and even in normal tions and undulating amazing and an awesome cabin is a great place to be, rather functional too. Also, drive modes, it wants you straights. You have your gimmick, is slightly redun- even if you’re stuck in a KARTIK AARYAN this is the next-genera- drive it enthusiastically, four-lane highways and dant. The seating posi- traffic jam, the mood My YouTube channel will be a new tion Creta platform and which while not great for narrow village roads with tion, both front and rear, is lighting should help your home for my fans and well-wishers the Hyundai bestseller is fuel economy, allows you a truly insane amount of good as is the luggage mood after all. I’m pretty to watch the real Kartik Aaryan, live being updated in India to smile. And even if traffic, almost every dri- capacity. The Seltos also sure that we will end up in action. There will be original, only in April next year. you’re keen with the Seltos ving condition you could comes with an integrated seeing many of them on behind the scenes and unfiltered The new platform also DCT, you will still get imagine. On top of that, air purifier, which you can the road, so it would help content from my day-to-day and means new engines, the around 10 km per litre. the poor road conditions control from the front or if we could work out the work life. I have put a lot of thought Seltos has three. A 1.4 tur- The only gripe I have with on some village roads and rear. Like almost every plural form just. Given to this page. I am excited to share bocharged petrol GDI this model is the lack of the fact that several Goa other car manufacturer, the Greek root of the my unfiltered life with my fans. with 140PS optionally flappy paddle shifters. But panchayats have built there is also an application name, I’d think it should mated to a seven-speed this is a smart transmis- speedbreakers but not called UVO. It allows you be Seltosii. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 sport 15

Griezmann PEA leads Gunners show opens Barca Aubameyang scores in his 50th Premier League appearance to help Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 account IANS n ANN ARBOR

AP n NEWCASTLE ruguayan forward Luis Suarez once again Uled the attack for FC Barcelona, scoring ierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired two goals in the Spanish team’s 4-0 drubbing Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Newcastle in of Napoli in a friendly that was part of the Ptheir Premier League opener on teams’ pre-season tour of the US. Sunday, providing hope of an improved run In the first half on Saturday, Barcelona had this season for Unai Emery’s side. several clear scoring opportunities, especially The Gunners finished last season in one involving the club’s new signing, French turmoil after blowing their bid for a top- striker Antoine Griezmann. But the Catalan four place with a disastrous spell in the final squad initially seemed to suffer from the weeks. absence of star player Lionel Messi, who did But Arsenal have enjoyed a profitable not set foot on the pitch due to a calf injury sus- close-season, with a host of new signings tained during training earlier in the week. raising morale around the Emirates Napoli also came close to going one up in Stadium. the 45th minute as Fabian Ruiz went within And Aubameyang gave Arsenal fans inches of finding the net just before the half- renewed belief they can get back in the top time whistle saw the teams walk off with a level four this term with a typically predatory defence took the plaudits. scoreboard displaying 0-0 at the Michigan second-half finish to give the north Stadium. Londoners a winning start. VAR DENIES WOLVES However, Arsenal had a wretched away record Wolverhampton Wanderers had to set- the second last season, keeping just one clean sheet on tle for a 0-0 draw at Leicester City after VAR half was a their travels, so taking three points with- intervened to disallow Leander show of dom- out conceding was the perfect way to turn Dendoncker’s strike. inance and a over a new leaf. The visitors thought they’d taken the masterclass in Their often-criticised defence held lead six minutes into the second half but offensive play firm, with centre-backs Calum Chambers video replays showed Dendoncker’s initial by the Spanish and Sokratis keeping Newcastle at bay. header struck teammate Willy Boly’s arm league cham- Aubameyang’s strike ruined Newcastle before coming back to the Belgian. pions. manager Steve Bruce’s first match in Both sides struggled to create chances Barcelona charge of the club he supported as a boy. of note, though Wolves might have won kick-started Emery’s decision to leave new signings with better finishing from Portuguese their goalscor- David Luiz, Dani Ceballos and Nicolas forward Diogo Jota. ing exhibition Pepe on the bench was rewarded by a deter- Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers in the 47th mined, if only sporadically cohesive, dis- opted for Caglar Soyuncu to fill the gap left minute with play from his team. by Harry Maguire's 80-million pound ($97 Suarez mak- There were starts for 19-year-old when he tested Martin Dubravka with a Paul Dummett’s under-hit pass to Jetro Dubravka. million) departure for Manchester United. ing the most academy graduates Reiss Nelson and Joe powerful strike after superbly controlling Willems and surging away from inside his Ivory Coast winger Pepe, Arsenal’s 72 Soyuncu had little trouble as both sides nul- of a Willock, but Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac Mkhitaryan’s long pass. own half. million pound club-record signing, and lified each other. Griezmann were absent after two men were arrested It was a warning that Newcastle failed Unfurling a pin-point pass that curled Spanish midfielder Ceballos, on loan from Leicester dominated possession but shot that following a fresh incident after the pair were to heed as Aubameyang put Arsenal ahead over the back-tracking Newcastle defence, Real Madrid, came off the bench for the Jamie Vardy had little involvement until rebounded off the Italian squad’s keeper, Alex the victims of an attempted car-jacking in in the 58th minute. Maitland-Niles found Aubameyang in last 20 minutes. Youri Tielemans' cross shot across the six- Meret. July. Ainsley Maitland-Niles was the space and the Gabon striker took a touch The new boys didn’t make much of an yard box in the 38th. The former England Then, much to the delight of the Barcelona Joelinton made his first Newcastle start provider, making a timely interception of before clipping his cool finish past impact as Arsenal’s much-maligned striker failed to get a touch. fans present at the stadium, Griezmann scored after his club-record 40 million switch from his first goal for his new club in the 55th minute, Hoffenheim and the Brazilian striker taking the lead to 2-0. needed to impress to lift the gloomy The frenzy intensified two minutes later mood on a rainy day in the north-east. when Suarez found the back of the net for the He had his first sights of goal when he Man City’s reserves could win title: Mourinho second time following an assist by Frenchman flicked a header just wide from Matt AFP n LONDON mer Manchester United Against West Ham, team,” Mourinho said of could win the title last son we did enough in the Ousmane Dembele as Meret looked on help- Ritchie’s cross and then blasted straight at boss was quick to high- two times defending the potential title chal- season before he was transfer window to allow lessly. Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno. ose Mourinho claims light City’s strength in champion had a substi- lengers. sacked in December. us to compete for the A few minutes later, it was Dembele’s turn Jonjo Shelvey went even closer for JManchester City are so depth. tutes bench including “When I looked at “When I said that first position because to join the party in the 63rd minute as he scored Newcastle as the midfielder hit the outside strong the Premier Pep Guardiola’s men new signing Joao the bench yesterday (on second position the pre- though we finished sec- Barcelona's fourth goal, thus crowning an of a post with a stinging strike. League champions could kicked off their bid for a Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Saturday), the players not vious season (2017-18) ond the distance to first inspired and tireless performance. Henrikh Mkhitaryan squandered a even win the title with third successive title by Ilkay Gundogan and involved, I think even was one of my biggest was very considerable. After the 65th minute, Barcelona coach golden chance to give Arsenal the lead, the their second-string side. thrashing West Ham Aguero, who scored a the ‘B’ team could fight achievements in football “So I don’t feel this Ernesto Valverde brought in Brazilian players unmarked midfielder firing wildly over the Mourinho, working United 5-0 on Saturday penalty after his second- for the title.” I was not having fun with season they can win but Philippe Coutinho and Arthur Melo, as well as bar from 10 yards. as a pundit for Sky Sports thanks to Raheem half introduction. Former Chelsea and the words,” he said. I hope they feel they can Chilean winger Arturo Vidal, in order to give After a quiet start, Arsenal star on Sunday, was asked Sterling’s hat-trick and “Man City, Real Madrid manager “I just was just telling because that will be an them game time in the pre-season friendly after Aubameyang, the joint top-scorer in the who can win the title strikes from Gabriel Jesus Tottenham, Liverpool Mourinho also admitted you what I was feeling. important motivational they joined the squad late owing to their par- Premier League last season, sprang to life this season and the for- and Sergio Aguero. and the Man City ‘B’ he did not believe United “I didn’t feel last sea- push for them.” ticipation in the Copa America. Defense has let us Nadal eyes Canadian crown Serena up against down: Rakesh AFP n MONTREAL Bopanna-Denis Andreescu in final afael Nadal is homing lose in semis AFP n TORONTO HARSHIT BISHT n NEW DELHI the match situation and not take Rin on a second straight unnecessary risks by going for ATP title in Canada after MONTREAL: India’s Rohan erena Williams withstood the layer turned coach Rakesh advanced tackles." reaching the Montreal Bopanna and his partner Sdetermined challenge of PKumar is not very happy with However, he refused to blame Masters final without hit- Denis Shapovalov crashed Czech qualifier Marie Bouzkova the performance of the Pro Kabaddi any particular player and said that ting a shot on Saturday. out of the ATP Montreal Saturday, rallying for a 1-6, 6-3, League side Haryana Steelers in this it's the combined responsibility of The top-seeded world Masters after going down in 6-3 victory to reach the WTA year's edition of the tournament so the entire team to put up a match- number two was handed straight sets in the semi- Toronto final. far, where the side has just managed winning performance. an extra day of rest when finals of the men’s doubles Williams, seeded eighth in a to win two out of the five games they The tournament is still in the Gael Monfils withdrew event here. tournament she has won three played up till now. initial stage and with a lot to be from their semi-final — The unseeded duo of times, will take on home hope The team started the campaign played for; the coach isn't much scheduled to start just Bopanna and Shapovalov Bianca Andreescu in the cham- lost 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 to the Serena Williams returns the ball against on winning note when they beat worried about the results and is hours after the French pionship match on Sunday. Marie Bouzkova during semis AP Rakesh's fellow Indian teammate hopeful that once the combination player defeated Spain’s Dutch combination of Robin Williams will and newly appointed Puneri Paltan's gets settled the team will get back Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, Haase and Wesley Koolhof be seeking her first “I just needed to coach Ajay Kumar's side 34-24 in into winnings ways and things will 3-6, 7-6 (7/2) in a rain- in a hard-fought contest. title since she won be more consistent the first game of the season but then change. delayed quarter-final. Haase and Koolhof will now her 23rd Grand and not make so lose the momentum and suffer a Rakesh is also excited by the Nadal will aim for his face the Spanish-Argentine Slam title at the many errors and just hat-trick of defeats in the next return of star raider Vikash Kandola, fifth Canadian trophy on pair of Marcel Granollers 2017 Australian Open — and her mentally be ready to hit a thou- three games. who he thinks will be the key com- Sunday when he faces and Horacio Zeballos in the first since the birth of her daugh- sand balls if I needed to,” Williams Talking about what went wrong ponent in the raiding unit and his Daniil Medvedev, who title clash. ter Olympia on September 1 of said. “In the first set, I was going for the side, the former Indian all- presence in the line-up will also bol- dominated Russian compa- The pair had earlier got a that year. for a little too much, so I just had rounder, who isn't very happy with ster defense confidence. triot Karen Khachanov 6- walkover in their quarterfinal Meanwhile 19-year-old to just play a different game.” the team's performance, said that "Vikash is fit to play again and 1, 7-6 (8/6). clash against Benoit Paire Andreescu will be trying to Bouzkova departs Toronto the side has failed to replicate the his return will boost the side. He will Monfils and Bautista, and Stan Wawrinka. become the first Canadian in 50 having beaten three straight practice form in the mat and poor provide support to Naveen in the rained out on Friday night, Bopanna and Shapovalov years to lift the trophy. Grand Slam winners in Sloane Daniil Medvedevcelebrates his victory over compatriot Karen Khachanov had knocked out the fourth defensive errors have cost them raiding and his presence will also were delayed a further two AP Bouzkova, 21 and ranked Stephens, Jelena Ostapenko and, matches. give confidence to the defense, as his and a half hours by rain on during semifinal play at the Rogers Cup tournament on Saturday seed French pair of Nichola 91st in the world, had said it was in the quarter-finals, reigning Mahut and Edouard Roger- "I'm not very happy with the performance can eclipse small mis- Saturday. Meadows this month. ing that he’s played match- Vasselin before defeating a dream come true to take on 37- Wimbledon champion Simona kind of performance we delivered so takes by the defenders." Although 16th-seeded Medvedev won the es against Nadal’s fellow Kyle Edmund and Taylor year-old US superstar Williams, Halep — who retired injured after far. We have failed to perform Discussing his new role of Monfils out-lasted the first Masters 1000 semi- superstars Novak Djokovic Fritz in straight sets in the and she made a dream start dropping the first to Bouzkova on according to the plan coaching, Rakesh who previously Spaniard, he rolled his final ever played between a and Roger Federer. round of 16. PTI —breaking Williams three times Friday night. made during the prac- has represented Patna Pirates, U ankle in the process. A pair of Russians to line up “But this is what I have to take the first set in less than Andreescu shot to promi- tice sessions." Mumba and Telugu Titans in the few hours to prepare for a first career meeting with been working for all my half an hour. nence with a victory at Indian The coach particu- league as a player says that it Nadal was too much for the Nadal. life. I would never expect “I won’t be intimidat- But Williams rallied, slashing Wells in March, but this week larly is not very happy (coaching) is a lot more responsible French showman — espe- “It’s extra special, but to play against them (the ed. I want to win every her unforced errors in a second marks her first tournament since with the team's defense job now that what it was before cially with the US Open there is some extra pres- ATP elite), especially in the match I play. Hopefully I set that saw her win the last four she was forced out of the French and feels that the when he used to feature as a coming up at Flushing sure,” Medvedev said, not- finals of a Masters 1000. can do it.” games to force the decider. Open with a shoulder injury. unsettled combi- player. nation is the "As a player, my prime reason job was to perform, why the team rest and plan how DJOKOVIC, FEDERER BACK IN CINCINNATI suffered three to play in the back to back upcoming AFP n CINCINNATI hip surgery that has given his career after a standout week in Czech Karolina Pliskova, defeats. matches. a second chance at age 32. Montreal. the 2016 winner, is third ahead "Our There was ovak Djokovic and Roger Murray, a 2008 and 2011 Fourth seed Dominic of Romania’s Simona Halep and defense has not much NFederer will make late summer Cincinnati champion, will open in the Thiem will hope to keep lifting holder Kiki Bertens of the not been able pressure on hardcourt starts next week as the ATP first round against France’s Richard his hardcourt form after reach- Netherlands. to set up prop- me then. But and WTA Cincinnati Masters gets Gasquet, whom he leads 8-3 in their ing the Montreal quarter-finals. Serena Williams, a 23-time erly because of now, this is a underway with all major names set personal rivalry, taking their past Greek fifth seed Stefanos Grand Slam singkes winner, which we suf- more responsi- to compete. three meetings dating to 2015 and Tsitsipas will need to quickly hopes to continue her fightback fered two defeats. ble job. I am sup- Along to give his resurfaced 2016. improve after losing early in to match fitness, which was on But we are trying posed to dig perfor- right hip a test after seven months of Federer, who turned 38 on Canada. solid display in a victory Friday to work on it, as mance from the estab- singles inactivity will be two-time Thursday, will need to lift his game Japan’s Kei Nishikori take over Osaka in a rematch of their well as trying to lished players as well as champion Andy Murray, with the immediately as he prepares for the US the fifth seeding ahead of 2018 US Open final. improve the mis- motivate and preserve world number 325 entered on a wild Open. Montreal quarter-finalist The 37-year-old American takes that we com- youngsters at the same card. Federer has claimed the Alexander Zverev and Russian will begin her campaign against mitted in the last time." British three-time Grand Slam Cincinnati trophy seven times, most Karen Khachanov. a qualifier. few matches." "A lot of responsibilities champion Murray’s most recent sin- recently in 2015. On the women’s side, After losing the Wimbledon "We need to have come up and I am try- gles match was a January first-round Top seed Djokovic and number Australian Ashleigh Barty, who final against Halep, Williams is avoid repeating the ing to do justice as much as Australian Open loss, after which the three Federer will both be playing for lost the top ranking with a first- keeping her hopes toned down. same mistakes over I can. It's a new start for me Scotsman tearfully said his career the first time since their Wimbledon match exit in Toronto, is seed- Bertens could play Venus and over again and and I am learning every might be over after playing and los- final, won by the Serb after Federer ed atop the table followed by Williams in the second round if the focus should be on tincture bit of this new role," ing in severe hip pain. held two match points. double Grand Slam champion the veteran gets past a qualifier playing according to he signed off. He then underwent a successful Nadal takes the second seeding Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic pose for photo AP Naomi Osaka of Japan. in her opening match. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | AUGUST 12, 2019 sport 16 Iyer flexible to bat at any position 300 IS LOT OF GAMES: PTI n PORT-OF-SPAIN

hreyas Iyer says he is “flexible” bat- Sting at any position as the Indian HOLDER ON GAYLE’S RECORD team management continues its search for a reliable number four bats- PTI n PORT-OF-SPAIN man. Iyer, who is part of the team tour- est Indies skipper Jason ing the Caribbean islands, could be in Holder expects ‘Universe competition with the likes of K L WBoss’ Chris Gayle to come Rahul and Rishabh Pant over the next good against India in the second two ODIs against the West Indies. ODI which will be his 300th match, “We have got no idea. It’s totally the most by a West Indian. the management’s decision. I can’t go The 39-year-old Gayle will go and say that I want to bat at number past legendary Brian Lara, who four and they would put me in that played 299 ODIs between 1990 and spot. It’s not like that,” Iyer said when 2007, in the match at the Queen’s asked about the problematic position. Park Oval. India could not find an answer to Gayle can also overtake Lara’s their number four conundrum record for the most ODI runs through the World Cup and the (10,405) by a West Indies batsman. search will continue in the remaining He requires just nine runs to over- two games of the three-match ODI haul Lara’s total runs. series. “Three hundred games is a lot “It’s going to be a vacant spot and of games. Some of us in the dress- they are going to definitely try and ing room can’t even imagine that. give chances to all the players in that We just hope he can get us off to a position. Currently, no one is con- really good start on Sunday,” Holder vinced with that position,” the play- said. er said at the pre-match press confer- Gayle struggled in the aban- ence. doned first ODI, scoring 4 from 31 “Personally, I am not thinking deliveries but his opening partner about batting only at No 4. I want to Evin Lewis put up a good show, be someone who is very flexible bat- scoring an unbeaten 40 off 36 balls Shreyas Iyer trains during Delhi Capitals training session IPLT20/Twitter ting at any number or if you go into before the match was called off due West Indies' Chris Gayle, left, and Evin Lewis talk during a training session ahead their second ODI match against India in Port of Spain AP any situation you should be able to Caribbean, where he was the third- from T20Is, Iyer said India have the to rains. grab that opportunity and make the highest run-getter in the one-dayers momentum going into this series “Definitely happy to see Evin ourselves down in having a foun- their batting line-up (as possible),” Queen’s Park Oval, Holder said: “It’s best use of it.” with 187 runs in four innings. coming off a 3-0 sweep in the short- get some time in the middle,” dation,” Holder said. he said. normally pretty humid. The wick- Iyer, who has a couple of half-cen- “It’s going to be another two est format. Holder said. “It’s just a matter for us to take “The wickets nowadays are et is a decent one, hopefully the rain turies in the five ODI innings he has opportunities for me to make the best “The momentum is always on our “He didn’t get the runs he was a few balls at first and get ourselves very good for batting. It tends to stays away and it doesn’t get too played so far, is coming into the team use of it. Hopefully this also doesn’t side. The way the team is playing cur- looking for in the T20 format but set and then we take it as the innings play a little bit more in the batsmen’s soggy. The pitch normally is a very after an year and is eager to make the rain off. We are hardly getting any net rently, it’s totally amazing,” he said. it’s good to see him get into form in goes on.” favour, (but) we’ve been doing a good pitch here. most of the opportunities. practice. I am eager to go out there “If one doesn’t perform, the next Guyana and hopefully he can trans- Holder said his bowlers will really good job, especially in the The conditions should be real- Rain interrupted the team’s train- and carry forward the momentum one raises his hand and he takes the fer that performance here as well.” have to be consistent as they look World Cup I thought our bowlers ly good on Sunday. We’ve got to see ing session on the eve of the second which I got from my India A match- responsibility to take the team Early wickets affected West to challenge India’s famed batting did a great job, and (we’ll look to) how the pitch plays, but ideally in ODI on Saturday. But despite the lack es. Looking forward to a good series through and this is what has been Indies’ campaign during their 0-3 line-up. just continue from there and just try one-day cricket, 300 runs is the of practice, Iyer drew confidence finish.” happening throughout the year.” loss against India in the T20Is. “We got to put pressure (on the to be consistent.” benchmark. We’ll see how it all from his India A stint in the Asked about switching to ODIs “I think in the past we have let batsmen) and try to get as deep into Talking about pitch at the plays out.” Archer’s ‘X factor’ can Aussies can ‘win from anywhere' AGENCIES n LONDON "It's an amazing feeling team," the former pacer said. ignite Eng Ashes bid when a team has that belief, "It's so infectious." ichael Kasprowicz when you believe you can win Kasprowicz was reluctant AFP n LONDON Mbelieves Australia's surg- from anywhere," Kasprowicz to offer an opinion about ing self-belief and pace depth told reporters. whether Mitchell Starc or Josh os Buttler believes Jofra Archer’s “X factor” will help them keep the foot "It's strong and I really Hazlewood should be recalled, Jcan re-energise England’s Ashes challenge, down on this Ashes tour after think Justin has put that in suggesting the incumbent pace- with the paceman in line to make a much- taking a 1-0 series lead. there. men's performance would anticipated Test debut at Lord’s this week. Justin Langer and "They'll all realise that's make it hard to make a change. Australia took a 1-0 lead in the five-match Kasprowicz both played in the the case ... and you'll find the "One of the most exciting series after winning the first Test at Edgbaston 2005 contest between Australia players will be ready for this things is the depth of fast earlier this month by the thumping margin and England, widely regarded game." bowling in Australia right of 251 runs. as one of the greatest Test Kasprowicz, a long-term now," he said. Archer is likely to play in the match start- series ever. Cricket Australia board mem- "There's a lot of great play- ing on Wednesday in place of England’s England dropped the open- ber, also highlighted how Steve ers who weren't able to make record wicket-taker James Anderson, who is ing Test of the 2005 Ashes but Smith's Bradman-like aura the side." sidelined by a calf injury. were undefeated from that would help teammates walk Australia's 17-man tour- “He’s got the X factor,” Buttler said of his point on, holding on for a dra- taller as they pursue a 2-0 lead ing party will have their first fellow World Cup winner. matic 2-1 triumph. and Australia's first Test series look at the Lord's pitch on “In his short international career so far Kasprowicz feels the nature lied from 8-122 on day one will be a big boost when the win in England since 2001. Sunday, having enjoyed some we’ve seen what an impact he’s had. He’s got of Australia's win in then again when in trouble second Test starts at Lord's on "The way he played ... that's sightseeing and football in amazing skills with the white ball, but talk- Birmingham, in which they ral- during their second innings, Wednesday. going to instill belief in the London on Saturday. ing to him he prefers bowling with the red one. “That’s exciting for us, and it’s exciting for the world to see him in the Test arena. Mohsin in line for “He tends to cope with expectation well, AP Imran rejected Arthur’s extension: Sources Jofra Archer celebrates after taking Aaron Finch’s wicket he’s a pretty laid-back character who has an Pakistan’s head immense trust in his game. So if he gets his The key to England’s hopes of victory is PTI n KARACHI source said. chance I expect him to perform really well.” finding a way to dismiss Smith, who now According to the source, PCB Australia won the Ashes opener despite averages nearly 63 in Test cricket. coach job ormer Pakistan head coach Mickey chairman Ehsan Mani had spoken to stumbling to 122 for eight on the opening day, Buttler knows Smith well as the two men FArthur was assured by an influen- Imran Khan who is patron-in-chief of with man-of-the-match Steve Smith hitting were teammates at the Rajasthan Royals in PTI n KARACHI tial group of cricketers that he would be the PCB on the matter and the former two centuries. the Indian Premier League this year. retained for another two years after the skipper made it clear that a new team “We played some good cricket at “He’s pretty good, isn’t he?” Buttler said. ormer Pakistan batsman Mohsin Khan World Cup but Prime Minister Imran management set-up must be brought in Edgbaston, but we didn’t play well enough for “What he does is put you under pressure for FSaturday threw his hat into the ring for Khan rejected giving extensions to the after the World Cup. long enough,” Buttler said. a long period of time and puts demands on the national team head coach's job left vacant coaching staff. Arthur also got a shock when the “The challenge is still the same. Every you. after the cricket board decided not to According to a highly reliable local media started reporting that when time you come and play at Lord’s is special, “He’s a fantastic player who can take renew South African Mickey Arthur's con- source, an influential member of the he appeared before the cricket commit- especially in an Ashes Test. advantage of that. He’s been one of the best tract. Pakistan Cricket Board's Cricket tee he had suggested appointing Shadab “There’s no need to panic. We’re 1-0 down players for a while now and that’s the chal- Mohsin, who has remained a chief Committee and some other officials in Khan and Babar Azam as captains for but there’s four matches to go in this series.” lenge of playing Test cricket against Australia.” selector and also the interim head coach of the board had assured Arthur he would white and red-ball cricket. the national team, said at a function here that be getting an extension as head coach Arthur has now apparently con- the PCB could easily find a capable person despite Pakistan's failure to reach the veyed to skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed that from the country to coach the national team. knockout stage of the World Cup. he never said anything against him nor "I have been offered positions twice "Arthur was very confident after did he give any suggestions to the com- Leach has ‘nothing to lose’ thrice by the previous board set-up but I did these assurances that is why he came mittee on appointing new captains for not accept because I could not work with a down to Lahore and spent quite a few all formats. AFP n LONDON corrupt set-up. But I am willing to work with days in anticipation of an extension but "Arthur has communicated to this set-up provided they show respect to he was also disappointed and shocked Sarfaraz that media reports about him ack Leach admitted on their own players," he said. when the PCB announced they were not talking about changing the captain JSunday that he has “noth- Asked if he has applied for the head retaining him or the support staff," the were not correct," the source said. ing to lose” after the England coach's job, Mohsin said since it was a spinner was called up for the requirement he will do it but insisted the second Ashes Test against process was not necessary when appointing Australia at Lord’s. local coaches. Leach is in contention He said Pakistan team does not need a Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open to start in the clash on foreign coach and foreign support staff. Wednesday after "What have these foreign coaches PTI n HYDERABAD Sourabh, who had won replacing fellow spin achieved when the board has hired them. two Super 100 titles last bowler Moeen Ali What did Arthur achieve," he questioned. eigning National cham- year at the Dutch Open and in the squad fol- Mohsin said if he is offered any position Rpion Sourabh Verma Russian Open, doesn’t have lowing his team’s by the Board, he would make it clear he capped an impressive week any financial support and first Test thrash- would not compromise on discipline. at the Hyderabad Open with has been playing tourna- ing at Edgbaston, "Sometimes, I feel those people have not a thrilling win over ments on his own. and he is ready to play utilised my expertise as they know I am not Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in He reached the semifi- with no fear after his earlier corrupt and will not do any hanky panky," the summit clash to claim nals at US Open and quar- than expected role in the said Mohsin who played 48 Tests between the men's singles title here terfinals at Canada Open, series. 1978 and 1986. Sunday. besides winning the Slovenia “It feels like I’ve got noth- Former Pakistan opener Aamir Sohail, The 26-year-old from Open earlier this year. ing to lose and a lot to gain,” who has also served as chief selector in the Madhya Pradesh, who had “I still don’t have any Leach said on BBC radio pro- past, said the Cricket Committee headed by won the Slovenian sponsor or any help from gramme Sportsweek. Wasim Khan had taken the right decision International in May this anybody. Nothing has “I just want to go and do to give marching orders to Arthur and his year, showed great compo- changed since the Nationals, my thing.” support staff. sure as he outwitted World I still pay for the tourna- Leach will be key to the "Yes, it was the right thing to do after No 44 Kean Yew 21-13, 14- ments. But I don't want to task of containing batting England’s spin all-rounder Jack Leach Opta Joe/Twitter three years but what is important is to see 21, 21-16 in a 52-minute think about things which I star Steve Smith, who scored what happens now. I think we have enough final clash at the Gachibowli can’t control. I want to stay a century in both Aussie an Ashes warm-up. there but I've just got to — if capable people in our own country who can Indoor Stadium here. fit and focus on my game,” innings last time out to help But this week all the I’m in the 11 — I’ve got to do do a good job with the team," Sohail said. “I am extremely pleased first but I lost focus a bit and Top seeds Ashwini said Sourabh, who had an his side to a 251-run victory focus will be on his bowling my thing and bowl as well as He also noted that the PCB needed to with my performance this tried to quickly complete the Ponnappa and N Sikki ankle issue at Azerbaijan over England. as England hope he can be I can and see what happens. change its priorities. week. I pulled out some match. My opponent also Reddy, however, squandered International in June. The 28-year-old’s last the man to crack Smith. “It’s the same for every "They have asked for coaches qualified crucial matches in the pre- changed his game and it was an opportunity to register a Asked about his future appearance at Lord’s earlier “There has been a focus batter. I want to get every bat- to run so many software programmes to vious rounds and in the difficult to come back. In the maiden women’s doubles events, Sourabh said: “I will this summer saw him score on his supposed weakness ter out. Yes, there’s Steve apply for the coaching positions and the final as well I played well,” third game, I changed my title, losing 17-21, 17-21 to play Chinese Taipei Open 92 as a nightwatchman as against left-arm spin,” he Smith but there’s 10 other funny thing is that what steps does the board Sourabh said. strategy and it worked. Korean combination of Baek (Super 300) and Vietnam England overcame a dismal said. guys as well and I'll be focus- take to educate its own local coaches in such “I was leading in the sec- Overall I am happy with the Ha Na and Jung Kyung Eun Open (Super 100) next in first innings to beat Ireland in “I suppose those stats are ing on all of them.” programmes," he said. ond game after winning the way I performed this week.” in the summit clash. September.”