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{ Page 13 } www.dailypioneer.com JMs empowered to take With levels in projects rising, TS brims with joy voice sample for probe: SC PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n NEW DELHI The Srisailam reservoir is brimming with inflows, bring- In a landmark judgment, the Chandrababu ing cheers to farmers, as Actors' Guru Supreme Court on Friday held Krishna River is gushing that judicial magistrates "must ‘voice’ to be through its course in Devadas be conceded" the power to Telangana owing to uninter- direct a person to give voice tested? rupted inflows from upstream sample to investigating agen- and incessant rains. The multi- Kanakala no cies to effectively further probe he Supreme Court's purpose project nestled amid judgment on Friday that in a case. T lush green Nallamalla forest more judicial magistrates have the It used its plenary power power to direct a person to give has received inflows close to 2 HYDERABAD: Veteran under Article 142 of the voice sample to investigating lakh cusecs in the past 24 actor, director and writer Constitution to fill the void in agencies to effectively further hours and, coupled with rains, Devadas Kanakala passed the Code of Criminal probe could open the Pandora's the Srisailam dam has turned away here on Friday, after Procedure, which until now voice for the purpose of inves- It, however, said none of box. For, there are multiple into a sight to behold. prolonged illness. According did not force people, accused tigation of a crime," the bench, these amendments specifical- cases in which determination of The present level of water in to sources, Devadas was in criminal offences, to give comprising Justices Deepak ly authorized or empowered a the authenticity of voice Srisailam reservoir is at 831 ft, undergoing treatment for age- voice samples to probe agencies Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna, magistrate to direct an accused samples collected holds the as against FRL of 885. STATE SOAKS IN MONSOON related ailments and breathed against their wish. said. "Such power has to be or any other person to give his key, the latest being the 2015 However, as the inflows are set his last at KIMS hospital in The top court said until conferred on a magistrate by a or her voice sample for the pur- 'Cash-for-Votes' scandal in to continue, the project is IMDISSUESHEAVYRAINFALLWARNING Kondapur on Friday. He is "explicit provisions" are process of judicial interpreta- poses of an inquiry or investi- which TDP leaders of Telangana expected to get filled in the n survived by his son Rajeev engrafted in the CrPC by tion and in exercise of juris- gation. state were captured in a video next 5 to 7 days, bringing PNS HYDERABAD Telangana and the heavy Kanakala, a popular charac- Parliament, judicial magis- diction vested in this court Referring to the 87th report footage, aired by media relief to farmers who, just a rainfall alert is for isolated ter actor and daughter Sree trates would be empowered to under Article 142 of the of the Law Commission of channels, offering bribes to a week ago, had feared a The Indian Meteorological places of Telangana. As per Lakshmi. The actor, having order a person to give voice Constitution of India," the India of August 29, 1980, the nominated MLA for his vote in drought-like situation. While Department (IMD) has the Telangana State appeared in over 25 films, has sample for probe. bench said in its 23-page ver- bench observed it had said that the 2015 elections of the the Jurala project has already issued a heavy rainfall alert Development Planning coached many of today's top A three-judge bench head- dict. a suitable legislation, in the Telangana Legislative Council. got filled, Srisailam right now for isolated places in Society (TSDPS), Asifabad actors, including Rajinikanth, ed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi The bench dealt with the form of an amendment to Then TDP legislator Revanth has about 51 TMC water, Telangana for the next five received highest rainfall of Chiranjeevi and Rajendra decided the issue after a two- issues, including that whether Section 5 of the Identification Reddy was arrested by the against its full capacity of 216 days. The city has been wit- 72mm on Friday, followed by Prasad, apart from scores of judge bench had given a split in the absence of any provision of Prisoners Act, would be Telangana Police when he was TMC. nessing incessant rains for Mahadevpur in Jayashankar others who were among his verdict in December 2012 on in the CrPC, can a magistrate appropriate to specifically offering Rs. 50 lakh to the "Already both Almatti and the past four days and the Bhupalpally with 71.8mm. students in his acting institute. the subject and referred it to a authorise the investigating empower a judicial magistrate nominated MLA Stephenson. A Naryanpur projects are filled situation is likely to contin- Parts of Mulugu received Continued on Page 4 larger bench. agency to record the voice to compel an accused person to related phone conversation, with water level close to FRL. ue for a few more days, said high rainfall, ranging from "In the light of the above dis- sample of the person accused give his or her voice sample. including what was purported We are getting inflows of more IMD. 68.3mm to 64.8mm. Most of cussions, we unhesitatingly of an offence. Section 5 of the to be the voice of then CM than 2 lakh cusecs daily into Due to the Cyclonic the state received moderate take the view that until explic- It noted that medical exam- Identification of Prisoners Act, Chandrababu conversing with Jurala. After releasing water to Circulation marked over rainfall, varying from 15.60- Delhi Speaker it provisions are engrafted in ination of an accused for the 1920 empowers a magistrate to the same nominated MLA was Bhima Lift, Koilsagar Lift and West Central Bay of Bengal 64.40mm, while south the Code of Criminal purposes of effective investi- direct any person to allow his aired by news channels. The others, we are releasing close to off North Andhra Pradesh Telangana received light disqualifies Procedure by Parliament, a gation of a criminal case has measurements or photographs TDP later alleged that the voices 1.8 lakh cusecs to Srisailam coast, Telangana has been rainfall, ranging from 2.50- judicial magistrate must be received a wider meaning by to be taken for the purposes of were 'doctored' by the project from Jurala. witnessing rainfall. Rain 15.50mm. conceded the power to order a the amendments made in the investigation or proceeding. Telangana government occurred at most places over Continued on Page 4 rebel AAP MLA person to give a sample of his CrPC in 2006. Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 4 NEW DELHI: Delhi Assembly speaker Ram Niwas Goel has disqualified rebel VANPIC CASE AYODHYA CASE AAP MLA Kapil Mishra 3 Muslim boys Man loses under the anti-defection law, sources said on Friday. They ‘attacked' for not wife to friends said that Mishra has been dis- Detained in Belgrade, qualified under the 10th saying ‘Shri Ram’ Mediation fails; SC to Schedule to the Constitution, in gamble which is commonly referred Nimmagadda informs CBI PNS n GODHRA PNS n JAUNPUR (UP) to as the 'Anti-Defection Law'. n hear from August 6 An order to disqualify the PNS HYDERABAD Three Muslim boys were In a horrifying incident, a Karawal Nagar MLA has been allegedly thrashed by six PNS n NEW DELHI man addicted to gambling issued by the speaker, they Industrialist Nimmagadda unidentified men for refusing and alcohol, bet his wife after said. Prasad, accused in an alleged to say "Shri Ram" in Gujarat's The Supreme Court Friday running out of money and disproportionate assets case Godhra town, police said on said it will hold day-to-day allowed his friends to gan- against Andhra Pradesh Chief Friday. hearing from August 6 to grape her after losing the Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Siddique Bhagat, the decide the politically sensitive stake. Ravish Reddy, has been detained in complainant, claimed that Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri The incident took place in Belgrade. six unidentified men on Masjid land dispute in Jaunpur district and after the Kumar Wins His counsel, Uma two motorcycles stopped Ayodhya as the efforts to arrive incident, the victim went to Maheswara Rao, informed a his son Samir (17), and his at an amicable settlement court when the police refused local CBI court about the Nimmagadda Prasad friends Salman Gheeteli and through mediation have failed. to take action on her com- Magsaysay development through a memo Sohail Bhagat when the trio The apex court took note of plaint. Following a court NEW DELHI: NDTV's as Nimmagadda was supposed ernment's entity in the United were returning home on the report of the three mem- order, an FIR has been regis- Ravish Kumar has been to return to India from his for- Arab Emirates (UAE) had motorbike on Thursday ber mediation panel, headed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid (file photo) tered in Jaffarabad police sta- named for the prestigious eign tour on Friday. invested in the project. night. by former apex court judge tion in Jaunpur district. Ramon Magsaysay Award for According to CBI, RAK is one of the seven "The accused asked my FMI Kalifulla, that the medi- on day-to-day basis until the about the outcome of their The victim, who lives in "harnessing journalism to give Nimmagadda got nearly emirates that make up the son and his friends to chant ation proceedings which went arguments are concluded will proceedings as on July 31. the Zafarabad police station voice to the voiceless" and his 24,000 acres of land from the UAE. `Shri Ram'. When the boys on for about four months have start with the appeals arising The panel was asked to area, claimed that her hus- "unfaltering commitment to a Andhra Pradesh government Nimmagadda was picked refused, they started thrash- not resulted in any final set- out of the two suits. The place the report by August 1 to band was an alcoholic and professional, ethical journal- in 2007-08 for the Vadarevu up by the Serbian police based ing them. One of them hit tlement and it has to decide the learned counsel(s)...in the enable it to proceed further in had put her on stake while ism of the highest standards". and Nizampatnam Port and on a request by the UAE gov- Samir with a bicycle chain on matter pending before it. appeals arising out of the afore- the matter. gambling. Reprts said her Ravish Kumar is among the Industrial Corridor (VAN- ernment, on behalf of RAK, forehead while another man "We have received the report said suits may, for the conve- The mediation panel, also husband's friend Arun and five recipients of the 2019 PIC) project, in return for the sources said. hit Salman on head with a submitted by Justice (Retd) F nience of the court, indicate comprising spiritual guru and relative Anil often used to Magsaysay award, the Asian investments made by him in "We filed a memo intimating blunt object," he said. M I Kalifulla, the Chairman of the pleadings and the evi- founder of the Art of Living visit their house for drinking equivalent of the Nobel, which Jagan's businesses. Jagan's (the court) that he was detained "Before leaving, the the Mediation Committee. We dence on which they propose foundation Sri Sri Ravishankar and gambling. One particu- recognises the "greatness of father Y S Rajasekhara Reddy by Serbian police at Belgrade assailants threatened to kill have perused the same. The to rely, so that the officials of and senior advocate and lar day, last month, her hus- spirit and transformative lead- was the chief minister at that on Sunday (July 28). We have them if they were seen again mediation proceedings have the Registry can keep the said renowned mediator Sriram band put her on stake while ership in Asia". The citation time. also informed the CBI so that in the area," stated the First not resulted in any final set- documents ready for perusal of Panchu, had said in its report gambling with Anil and describes Ravish Kumar as a The Serbian police, on July they can bring him to face the Information Report (FIR) tlement. We, therefore, have to the court," the bench said in its submitted on Thursday that Arun. On losing, Arun and sober, incisive and well- 28, arrested the Indian busi- trial here," Rao said. registered at Godhra Town proceed with the hearing of the order. the Hindu and the Muslim Anil gang-raped her. informed anchor who has nessman following a com- As the accused industrialist police station. cases/appeals, which will com- The bench, also comprising parties have not been able to After the incident, the vic- been most vocal on insisting plaint by the Ras Al Khaimah is currently on bail and facing Samir and his friends who mence on and from August 6 Justices S A Bobde, D Y find a solution to the vexatious tim went to her maternal that the professional values of (RAK) government in con- trial, he is supposed to inform were injured were taken to (Tuesday)," said a 5-judge Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan dispute. uncle's house. Her husband balanced, fact-based reporting nection with the case, sources the court about his interna- the civil hospital by some bench headed by Chief Justice and S A Nazeer, had on July 18, followed her there, asking for be upheld in practice. said. tional travel plans. local people, said police Ranjan Gogoi. asked the three-member medi- Continued on Page 2 forgiveness and said that it The Ras Al Khaimah gov- Continued on Page 4 inspector H C Rathva. "The hearing which will be ation panel to inform the court RELETED REPORTS IN PAGE 2 was a mistake. TODAY ALMANAC Amarnath pilgrims, tourists asked to leave J&K Godavari in spate, over Month & Paksham: Shravana & Shukla Paksha PNS n SRINAGAR Panchangam Pakistan-made mine recovered 30 villages inundated Tithi : Tritiya 10:05 pm Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and Nakshatram: Magha: 06:44 am tourists have been asked by the along Yatra route: Army PNS n AMARAVATI Purva Phalguni: 04:06 am (Next Day) Jammu and Kashmir govern- ment to "immediately" cut SRINAGAR: Security forces have Dhillon refused to give the exact A surge of the flood in Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start short their stay in the Kashmir recovered a Pakistan-made mine location from where the recovery Godavari river on Friday any important work) Valley and go back, in an and a huge cache of arms from was made as the search operation evening left over 30 villages in Rahukalam: 09:10 am – 10:46 am unprecedented advisory amid along the Amarnath Yatra route, was still going on. He said the East Godavari district of Yamagandam: 01:57 pm – 03:33 pm intelligence inputs of terror the Army said on Friday. threat of improvised explosive Andhra Pradesh inundated. Varjyam: 01:51 pm - 03:17 pm threats. Pilgrims and tourists Searches were launched along devices (IEDs) in Jammu and The district administration the pilgrimage route after specific Kashmir is more "pronounced" in Gulika: 05:59 am - 07:35 am have never before been urged is on constant vigil and mak- everything ready to possibly to leave Kashmir, which has intelligence that Pakistan-based the hinterland even as the ing arrangements for possible shift the people to safer places, Good Time: (to start any important work) seen a massive build-up of terrorists might target the Yatra situation along the Line of Control evacuation of people from the Lakshmisha said. Amritakalam: 10:24 pm - 11:50 pm troops over the past week. using improvised explosive (LoC) remains "largely peaceful". villages if the flood-level rises Essential commodities, Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:56 am - 12:47 pm "Keeping in view the latest measures to return as soon as ammunition recovered along devices and attack pilgrims, Lt Regular infiltration attempts are further. East Godavari dis- including milk, were being intelligence inputs of terror possible," the state government the route had confirmed the Gen KJS Dhillon said in a joint being made by Pakistan-based trict joint collector supplied to the affected vil- HYDERABAD threats, with specific targeting said. "direct involvement of the briefing by security forces here. terrorists but the Army is Lakshmisha told PTI over lagers through the Civil WEATHER of the Amarnath Yatra, and The advisory was put out Pakistan Army", they said. The forces launched a massive thwarting their bids at the LoC, he phone that the situation Supplies Department. Road given the prevailing security shortly after the army and the A landmine with Pakistan operation along the Amarnath said. On the reports of additional remained under control as of communication and power Forecast: Rain situation in the Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir police, in ordnance factory markings Yatra route, during which a huge troops being sent to the Valley, now though the flood-level supply to the marooned vil- Temp: 25/22 Valley, in the interest of safe- a joint press conference, said and an M-24 American sniper a cache of arms was recovered Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag was apparently increasing. lages, however, remained cut Humidity: 92% ty and security of the tourists there were "confirmed intelli- rifle with a telescope had been and it included a mine with a Singh said security personnel "In the morning, the flood off. Inflow at Sir Arthur Cotton Sunrise: 05.55 Pakistan Ordnance Factory stamp were on regular duty during the Sunset: 06.48 and Amarnath Yatris, it is gence reports" that terrorists found along the route of the receded and again started Barrage at Dowaleswaram advised that they may curtail backed by the Pakistan army annual pilgrimage to the Hindu and an American sniper rifle M- year because of elections, among increasing by late evening. remained steady since Friday Current Weather Conditions 24, he said. others, with no time to relax. Updated August 2, 2019 5:00 PM their stay in the valley imme- were trying to disrupt the cave shrine around 140 km Thankfully, the rain has evening at 7.12 lakh cusecs. diately and take necessary Amarnath Yatra. Mines and from Srinagar. stopped but we have kept Continued on Page 4 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 hyderabad 02

AMICABLE SETTLEMENT A DISTANT DREAM All four attempts to resolve Ayodhya row in vain PTI n NEW DELHI matter before a five-judge Constitution Bench and had Chronology of events in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case All the four attempts, includ- treated it as case of title dispute ing two on the intervention of over a property. 1528: Babri Masjid built by Apr 3, 1993: Acquisition of decides to take up petitions matter to court-appointed the Supreme Court, to amica- The idea of settling the bly settle the long-standing dispute through mediation Mir Baqi, commander of Certain Area at Ayodhya on case for hearing on mediator. land dispute at Ram as suggested by a bench head- Mughal emperor Babur. Act' passed for acquiring January 4, 2019. Mar 8: SC refers the Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid in ed by Justice Khehar was 1885: Mahant Raghubir land by Centre in the Jan 4, 2019: SC says an dispute for mediation by a Ayodhya have failed to yield revived by a bench headed by disputed area. the desired result. present Chief Justice Ranjan Das files plea in Faizabad appropriate bench panel headed by former The mediation proceedings Gogoi. district court seeking Oct 24, 1994: SC constituted by it will apex court judge F M I failed to resolve the dispute While several developments permission to build a says in the pass an order on Kallifulla. amicably for the fourth time on connected with the dispute, canopy outside the disputed historic Ismail January 10 Apr 9: Nirmohi Akhara Friday, with the Supreme including the recusal of judges Ram Janmabhoomi- Babri Faruqui case that Court ordering day-to-day like Justices U U Lalit and N V Jan 8: SC sets up a five- opposes in SC Centre's hearing of the politically sen- Ramana, delayed the proceed- Masjid structure. Court mosque was not judge Constitution Bench to plea to return acquired land sitive case from August 6. ings, the bench headed by rejects the plea. integral to Islam. hear the case around Ayodhya site to A five-judge Constitution Justice Gogoi on February 26 1949: Idols of Ram Lalla Apr, 2002: HC begins owners. bench headed by Chief Justice sprang a surprise by toing the Jan 10: Justice U U Lalit Ranjan Gogoi took note of the Mediation fails; SC to conduct suggestion mooted by the apex placed under a central hearing on determining who recuses himself prompting May 9: 3-member mediation report of the three member court in March 2017. dome outside the disputed owns the disputed site. SC to reschedule the committee submits interim mediation panel, headed by day-to day hearing from Aug 6 The current bench, also structure. Mar 21, 2017: CJI JS hearing for January 29 report in SC. former apex court judge FMI comprising Justices S A Bobde, Kalifulla, that its effort to find Continued from Page 1 what we have to do". "We know D Y Chandrachud, Ashok 1950: Gopal Simla Khehar suggests out-of- before a new bench. May 10: SC extends time out an amicable resolution to there are many aspects and we Bhushan and S A Nazeer on Visharad files suit in court settlement among Jan 25: SC reconstitutes 5- till Aug 15 to complete the dispute have failed. The top court had fixed the seat will deal with all these aspects. February 26, 2019, again asked Faizabad district court for rival parties. member Constitution mediation process. Before the bench on March 8 for mediation process in Faizabad, Let the hearing start," it said. the contesting parties to rights to worship the idols Aug 7: SC constitutes Bench to hear the case. The Jul 11: SC seeks report on referred the dispute for media- Uttar Pradesh, around 7 km Dhavan also raised the issue explore the possibility of ami- of Ram Lalla. Paramahansa tion, a similar move was favoured from Ayodhya, and said adequate of pending writ petition filed by cably settling the decades old three-judge bench to hear new bench comprises Chief "progress of mediation". Ramachandra Das files suit pleas challenging 1994 Justice Ranjan Gogoi and by the then Chief Justice J S arrangements including the venue senior BJP leader Subramanian dispute through mediation, Jul 15: Special Judge seeks Khehar on March 21, 2017. of the mediation, place of stay of Swamy and the application saying it may help in "healing for continuation of worship verdict of the Allahabad HC. Justices S A Bobde, D Y 6 more months from SC to A bench headed by the the mediators, their security, trav- filed by a Muslim body. relations". and keeping the idols. Chandrachud, Ashok Feb 8, 2018: SC starts conclude trial involving L K Justice Khehar had said that el should be forthwith arranged The court which had Even if there is "one per cent 1959: Nirmohi Akhara files Bhushan and S A Nazeer. fresh attempts must be made by by the state government. perused a report about the chance" of settling the dispute hearing the civil appeals. Advani, M M Joshi, Uma suit seeking possession of all parties concerned to find a After the bench on Friday progress of mediation process amicably, the parties should go Jul 20: SC reserves verdict. Jan 29: Centre moves SC Bharti and others. solution to the Ayodhya tem- passed the order, senior advo- till July 18, had said that its for mediation, the bench had the site. seeking permission to Sep 27: SC declines to Jul 18: SC allows ple dispute which is a "sensitive" cate Rajeev Dhavan, appear- contents will remain confi- suggested. 1981: UP Sunni Central return the 67-acre acquired and "sentimental" matter. ing for a Muslim party, raised dential as per its earlier order. Besides the judicial inter- refer the case to a five- mediation process to Waqf Board files suit for land around the disputed However, the contesting par- several technical issues and Fourteen appeals have been vention, the 1994 judgement in judge Constitution bench. continue, seeks outcome ties were hesitant to support said he will need 20 days to filed in the apex court against the Ismail Faruqui case had possession of the site. site to original owners. Oct 29: SC fixes the case report by Aug 1. the suggestion made by the argue the various issues aris- the 2010 Allahabad High recorded negotiations between Feb 1, 1986: Local court Feb 26: SC favours then bench, which also com- ing in the matter in detail and Court judgment, delivered in VHP and All India Babri for the first week of Jul 19: SC asks Special orders the government to mediation, fixes Mar 5 for prised Justices D Y there should not be any cur- four civil suits, that the 2.77- Masjid Action Committee, January before an judge to deliver verdict in 9 open the site for Hindu order on Chandrachud and S K Kaul. tailment on the hearing. acre land in Ayodhya be par- which broke down at a crucial appropriate bench months. The matter later came up for While he was raising different titioned equally among the phase. worshippers. whether Dec 24: SC Aug 1: Report of mediation hearing before a bench, head- aspects of the matter and how the three parties -- the Sunni In 2003, the Kanchi Aug 14, 1989: Allahabad to refer ed by his successor Justice appeals have to be heard, the Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Shankaracharya tried for a submitted in sealed cover HC ordered maintenance of Dipak Mishra, which tried to bench told him "don't remind us Akhara and Ram Lalla. negotiated settlement. It ended to SC. take forward the appeals after his July 1, 2003 letter to status quo Aug 2: SC decides to against the 2010 Allahabad partitioned equally among the Justice Misra, the then chief AIMPLB saying Kashi, Dec 6, 1992: Ram High Court judgment deliv- three parties -- the Sunni Waqf justice along with Justices Mathura and Ayodhya will conduct day-to day hearing Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid ered in four civil suits, that the Board, the Nirmohi Akhara Ashok Bhushan and S A have to be given to Hindus at from Aug 6 as mediation structure demolished. 2.77-acre land in Ayodhya be and Ram Lalla. Nazeer, had refused to refer the "some time or other". fails. JMs empowered Fresh autopsy conducted on to take voice... Healthcare services hit in Continued from Page 1 "The legislative response in slain CPI (ML) ND leader remaining silent or acting at a 'slow' pace can always be PNS n HYDERABAD direction to police to register explained by legislative con- Telangana over NCM Bill a murder case against police cerns and considerations of On the direction of Telangana personnel responsible for the care and caution," the court said. PNS n HYDERABAD for emergency treatment. High Court, a fresh autopsy killing. "It is in the aforesaid con- Some junior doctors con- was conducted on Friday on While petitioner's counsel, text and in the admitted Healthcare services at govern- tinued indefinite hunger strike the body of a leader of CPI V. Raghunath, submitted that absence of any clear statuto- ment-run hospitals in at the Gandhi Hospital, (ML) New Democracy who Linganna was a tribal leader ry provision that the question Telangana were affected on demanding the withdrawal of was killed in an alleged fighting for the rights of trib- arising has to be answered Friday as junior doctors boy- the NMC Bill. encounter by the police on July als, the government claimed which is primarily one of the cotted all emergency services Officials said they were 31. A three-member that he was a member of a extent to which by a process to protest against the National using the services of the facul- A three-member committee committee of banned outfit and was acting of judicial interpretation a Medical Commission (NCM) ty to deal with the situation. of expert doctors conducted against the state's interests. clear gap in the statute should Bill 2019. Junior doctors had been the fresh autopsy on Punnam expert doctors The court directed Gandhi be filled up pending a formal On a call given by Telangana boycotting elective or non- Lingaiah alias Linganna at conducted the Hospital superintendent to legislative exercise," it said. Junior Doctors Association emergency services for the government-run Gandhi fresh autopsy on constitute a three-member The apex court noted that (TJUDA), 3,500 junior doctors past two days. TJUDA said it Hospital in Hyderabad. Punnam committee of expert doctors to by insertion of section 311-A at government-run teaching intensified the protest as Police made tight security conduct fresh autopsy and of the CrPC, a magistrate has hospitals intensified their part of the ongoing nation- arrangements at the hospital to Lingaiah alias submit the report to the court been empowered to order any protest by boycotting emer- wide strike called by the prevent any untoward incident. Linganna at by August 5.Following the person, including an accused, gency duties. Indian Medical Association Tension prevailed in the government-run court order, Linganna's body to give specimen signatures Outpatient and emergency (IMA). premises as some sympathiz- was shifted from Kothagudem or handwriting for the pur- services at Hyderabad's On a call given by Telangana Junior The protesting doctors have ers of CPI (ML) New Gandhi Hospital town to Hyderabad for fresh poses of investigation. Osmania Hospital and Gandhi called the NMC Bill anti-poor Democracy gathered there. in Hyderabad autopsy. The first autopsy was It said that "what may appear Hospital, two biggest govern- Doctors Association (TJUDA), and anti-student. The Bill was Police arrested the protesters conducted at a hospital in to be legislative inaction to fill ment-run healthcare facilities, 3,500 junior doctors at government- passed by the Rajya Sabha on including Maoist sympathizers Gaddam Laxman, President of Kothagudem. in the gaps in the statute could came to a halt. run teaching hospitals intensified Thursday. Vimalakka and Sandhya. State Civil Liberties Linganna was gunned down be on account of justified leg- The services also came to Junior doctors say the Bill Police allowed only family Committee, who alleged that it by police on July 31 in Gundala islative concern and exercise of a standstill at Niluofer their protest by boycotting will promote quackery as it members of Linganna near was a stage-managed gun bat- forests in Telangana's care and caution." Hospital, the biggest gov- emergency duties allows non-MBBS graduates to the mortuary. After the autop- tle as the body of Linganna Bhadradri-Kothagudem dis- "However, when a yawning ernment-run facility for chil- become licensed practition- sy, the body was handed over bore injury marks. trict. Police claimed that he gap in the statute, in the con- dren. A similar situation was ers. They believe the Bill would to the family. The petitioner sought direc- was killed in an exchange of sidered view of the court, witnessed at MGM Hospital suffered as junior doctors a large number of patients. affect the quality of medical The High Court on tion to the state government to fire but CPI (ML) New calls for temporary patch- in Warangal. stayed away from their Many waited for hours and education and thereby work Thursday had ordered fresh form a Special Investigation Democracy alleged that he work of filling up to make the Poor patients coming from duties. The regular staff with no option left they had against the interests of the autopsy on a Public Interest Team (SIT) to probe the 'fake was caught and killed in cold statute effective and workable various parts of the state proved insufficient to cater to to approach private hospitals poor. Litigation (PIL) filed by encounter'. He also sought blood by the police. and to sub-serve societal interests, a process of judicial interpretation would become inevitable," the top court said. Plea to make Sammakka-Sarakka national fest NIT-Warangal students take HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD BULLION RATES The State government had asked the anti-ragging pledge GOLD The Telangana State gov- Centre to recognize the tribal festival PNS n WARANGAL the security of the freshers and ernment has urged the Centre created a friendly ambience ` 35, 450 (10 gm) as a national festival and allot funds ` to accord national status to Students of the prestigious within the campus. 350 Sammakka-Sarakka festival, for the same. |Central ministers had National Institute of It was important and encour- SILVER considering it is the biggest been urged to recognize it as a 'Tribal Technology-Warangal took an aging to note that the first year ` 41, 000 (1kg) tribal festival across the world. anti-ragging pledge here on B. Tech students of the Institute ` 600 On Friday, Welfare Minister Kumbh Mela' Friday. The pledge was taken as voluntarily took the pledge Koppula Eshwar met several part of a two-week students' against ragging and resolved to Union ministers and submit- induction programme on the fight ragging and not indulge in CHICKEN ted memorandums in this in Telangana. The Minister state government was striving campus. it as seniors in the years ahead. RATES `/KG regard, along with a list of said the Union government to provide water to irrigate Speaking on the occasion, The faculty advisors and mem- other demands. had been requested to set up 60-70 percent of Telangana Student Services Wing director bers of various student clubs Dressed/With Skin `155 Later, speaking to media Kendriya Vidyalaya at by completing the Prof. Ramgopal Reddy threw shared information on their Without Skin `177 persons at Telangana Bhavan Peddapalli and Navodaya Kaleswaram project. The light on events in store for stu- activities, achievements and Broiler at Farm `107 in Delhi, Eshwar said that School at Jagtial. He hoped Centre had to encourage dents like Technozion, welcomed the new students to Sammakka-Sarakka was a big that the Centre would extend Telangana as it was taking up Springspree, Youthfest, join the club. festival, attracting one crore its support in this regard. The several welfare programmes, Ayodhan, etc. Talking about Directors of NIT-Warangal EGG people at one place. The State central ministers responded in he maintained. challenges, concerns and initia- Prof N V Ramana Rao appre- `/ government had asked the positive manner, he said. The Minister said that the tives taken up for the welfare of ciated the I yr B. Tech students RATES 100 Centre to recognize the tribal KCR provided permanent state had asked the Centre to students, Prof. Reddy said that for voluntarily taking anti-rag- HYDERABAD 315 festival as a national festival nificant changes were taken dential schools in a big way in solutions to several sectors provide jobs to locals in ragging was a crime which ging pledge on their own. VIJAYAWADA 332 and allot funds for the same. place in the education sector the State, unlike anywhere and had been developing the Ramagundam Fertilizers destroyed the physical and emo- Deans Prof Jay Kumar, Prof |Central ministers had been in Telangana under the aegis else across the nation. The state with commitment, the Company, apart from rehabil- tional confidence of students. Pydi Shetty and Registrar VISAKHAPATNAM 350 urged to recognize it as a of Chief Minister K Centre had been urged to minister said. Describing the itating people who had lost He assured the freshers that NIT Goverdhan Rao and other fac- RETAIL PRICE `3.15 'Tribal Kumbh Mela'. Chandrasekhar Rao. The TRS extend support for the con- Kaleswaram project as a won- their lands during construction Warangal had a strict anti-rag- ulty members participated in (IN HYDERABAD) The Minister said that sig- government had set up resi- struction of residential schools der, Koppula said that the of the company. ging policy which determined the event.

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RIME CORNER Automatic meters for 40K Chiru, Nag enrol for face ZPHS headmistress in ACB net recognition tech at city airport he headmistress of Zilla PNS n HYDERABAD TParishad High School at water connections in city Begumpet in Ramagiri mandal Former Union Minister of Peddapalli district was PNS n HYDERABAD New meters will Chiranjeevi and actor caught red-handed in her office Nagarjuna were among 4,000 by ACB sleuths on Thursday In a bid to crackdown on ille- be installed at passengers who voluntarily while she was allegedly gal us of water, the HMWSSB enrolled for the Face accepting a bribe of Rs 2,000. all commercial will enforce automatic meter establishments Recognition technology at According to police officials, reading (AMR) for 40,000 Rajiv Gandhi International headmistress Dundigala Lalitha commercial water connections to check water Airport here from July 1 to 31, had demanded and accepted in the city. misuse when it was implemented on the bribe from one Suddala A large number of estab- a pilot basis. Odelu. Lalitha demanded bribe lishments that use mechanical In line with the Centre's the facility several times to processing of passengers at from Odelu to issue his son's meters or faulty ones have use domestic connection DigiYatra programme, GMR access the terminal using the airports under which they will SSC memo and transfer been going unaccountable for permits for commercial pur- Hyderabad International FR E-gate at RGIA," sources be automatically processed, certificate. The bribe amount the water they are supplied. poses. Airport implemented trials of told PTI. based on facial recognition was recovered from her, Despite being commercial In addition to the water Face Recognition last month During trials, CISF person- system at check points like officials said. She was produced before a special court establishments, they end up supplied by the water board, by setting up dedicated FR nel at the airport physically entry point check, entry in to for ACB cases in Karimnagar paying bills similar those of stern action will be taken Registration Counters near checked the applicant's identi- security check and aircraft district after which she was conventional domestic meters. against illegal motors set up to two departure gates, official ty proof and post successful boarding. remanded in judicial custody. To make water use accountable draw water. A penalty of Rs sources said. verification, a unique Additionally this will also and increase the revenue of yielded good results in billing board is also setting up four 5,000 will be slapped for the Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and DigiYatra/FR ID for the pas- facilitate self-bag drop and HMWSSB, Municipal and revenue. So, the water Task Force units to identify first violation, and if caught a his son Akhil and many more senger was generated. check-in, using facial recogni- Man held for raping Commissioner MD Dana board has decided to roll it out illegal tap connections. An second time the fine will volunteered for the FR system. While the FR registration tion to identify passengers and mother-in-law Kishore on Friday announced for all businesses in the city. additional 50 police person- increase to Rs 10,000. If caught In one month, more than has stopped, flyers who have data recall. that the AMR meters will be The cost of replacing mechan- nel are being deployed on for the third time, the tap 4000 passengers enrolled for registered themselves for FR at Digi Yatra will facilitate 28-year-old man was installed at all commercial ical meters with automatic deputation to be part of the connection will be perma- face recognition technology RGIA could still use he exist- paperless travel and avoid Aarrested for raping his establishments. meters will be borne by the Task Force. Teams will work nently cancelled and criminal at RGIA, the sources said. ing FR E-gate to access the ter- identity check at multiple mother-in-law at A pilot project on 4,000 HMWSSB. on identifying illegal water cases will be registered against "Hundreds of enrolled fre- minal, the sources said. points, an official release had Chandrayangutta on Thursday. establishments in the city has Meanwhile, the water connections, and those who the offender. quent flyers have already used Digi Yatra involves digital earlier said. The accused was identified as Bhaskar, a bus driver who lives in Balapur. He got married to the 45-year-old victim's daughter. According to the police, Bhaskar took her to an isolated place Cabbie attempts to kidnap 3 kids near Gurram Cheruvu at Balapur PNS n HYDERABAD on Wednesday night and raped am. Their relatives, who had teenage girl, her sister and As Srinath's vehicle was her. He later dropped at her come to the airport, booked an younger brother, got into his closing in, the cabbie dropped home and threatened to divorce A family that landed at Ola cab for some of them car. "Some members of the the passengers off, including her daughter if she revealed the RGIA on Friday morning when a driver pulled up and family were following the car Hari, and fled the spot. "We matter to anyone. However, the thwarted the attempts of a cab claimed to be their cabbie. from the airport in their private have detained Hari for ques- woman approached driver to kidnap their three Sub-Inspector at RGIA, S vehicle and noticed the cabbie tioning. Preliminary enquiry Chandrayangutta police and children. The cabbie, claiming Venkateshwarulu, said the man picking another man, later has revealed that he is also a lodged a complaint. Police to be working for Ola, was claimed there was an issue with identified as Hari, on the way. driver," an officer said. The registered a case and arrested chased down but managed to the OTP system and asked The situation escalated when man told police that he drove Bhaskar. abscond after the incident. them to pay what the app the he started to speed in fast in order to fill in fuel from showed as charge. order to get away from the car the nearest petrol station. A Auto driver arrested According to the police, following them. This made case was booked and investi- Srinath's family landed at Believing the man, the fam- the family suspicious and call gations were on to verify the for friend's murder RGIA in Shamshabad at 7.30 ily members, including a the cops, police said. claims. 30-year-old man was Aarrested by the Yacharam police on Friday in connection 11 kg of ganja with the recovery of a charred Missing boy body from Yacharam on July Bogus edn academy seized by 23. The arrested man, identified GMR spices up domestic fled home, as Biccha Naik, is an auto Langarhouz cops driver. He allegedly murdered found in his friend Ravi over a debt of unearthed, six held PNS n HYDERABAD Rs 3 lakh that he had to pay, freight service at Hyd airport police said. The Yacharam Kamareddy n Accused sold fake certificates The Langarhouz police on police had found a charred PNS n HYDERABAD of trade, especially in high-value PNS n HYDERABAD Friday arrested a person and body of an unidentified person SpiceJet to and time-sensitive products, from fictitious college seized 11 kilograms of Ganja at Kurmidda on July 23. Ravi's operate he said. "This will also give a A 15-year-old boy, who was from his possession during parents, who had filed a In a boost to southern cargo freighter 6 days boost to the cargo and logistics reported missing from PNS n HYDERABAD Hasmatullaha regular vehicle checking missing person's complaint at handling companies eyeing sector in the region." Meerpet on Wednesday, was The arrested person has LB Nagar police station, Commonwealth of in a week, Speaking on the occasion traced to Kamareddy district The North Zone Task Force gained been identified as 30-year-old identified the body as that of Independent States (CIS) connecting Manjiv Singh, Chief Project on Thursday. team busted a bogus education knowledge in Chandan Naveen, a driver by their son. According to the Countries and other markets, Chennai- Officer, SpiceJet, added, The boy, a student of a pri- academy that called itself the field profession. Chandan is report- police, while investigating the GMR-led Hyderabad "Today's consumers demand vate school in Badangpet, 'Charminar College', and edly a drug peddler from murder, they suspected Naik's International Airport has added Hyderabad- the quickest deliveries possible. had left home after his father apprehended six persons on education and Jumerat Bazar, Dhoolpet. role and confronted him. Naik yet another domestic freighter Delhi-Mumbai- This has been shaping the e- Sudhakar reprimanded him Friday. later put it to According to the police, then admitted to murdering to its existing range of freight Bangalore commerce and logistics for incomplete school work Police said the prime misuse Naveen was caught during a him after they consumed offerings. The latest entrant is processes, and in turn the and being irregular to school. accused, Hasmatullah, 37, was regular vehicle checking at alcohol together and burning a SpiceJet freighter that landed sectors express logistics sector." According to the police, running bogus educational at Himayat Nagar. Later in Moghal-ka-Nala in Langar the body. " at the airport late on Thursday. Apart from SpiceJet, the Sudhakar dropped his son at academy by the name of 2015, he ran a bogus distance Houz around 11.30 am while The cargo arm of SpiceJet com- service will also offer an oppor- other scheduled freighter ser- school around 8.30 am on 'Charminar College' and pro- college called Charminar he was proceeding on a Youth drowns in menced its services connecting tunity to shippers from the vices operating from the city's Wednesday. viding fake and fabricated College and supplied fake and motorcycle towards Golconda temple lake Hyderabad with Delhi, region to access the CIS and Rajiv Gandhi International He later received a call certificates of other state uni- fabricated education certifi- area in search of customers. Mumbai, Bangalore and other markets via Delhi. The Airport (RGIA) include from the school informing versities. The persons who cates to candidates. The police noticed that he was youth drowned while trying Chennai. With this, Hyderabad offering also includes postal Lufthansa, Turkish, Qatar, him that his son's classwork sought the documents were The accused charged Rs carrying a bag suspiciously. Ato feed the fish in a lake at a airport now has six scheduled circulation among the key Cathay Pacific and Blue Dart. was incomplete. When he identified as Syed Adnan Arif, 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh from can- When cops checked it, they temple in Gandipet on freighters operating. metros, saving critical time and Hyderabad Airport Cargo went to the school, he could Abdullah M Saleem, didates, depending on the found marijuana. Thursday night. The deceased The 737-700F type freighter ensuring quick delivery of serves many multinational not find him in the class- Mansurabad Sandeep, Mohd course, and provided fake and During investigation, was identified as Ravi Vaishnav, aircraft used by SpiceJet will goods. companies across Pharma, room or the school's sur- Shah Akram Ali and Mohd certificates of degrees like Naveen revealed that he had 21, a sales man. Police said operate six days a week, arriv- As per the press statement Perishable, Engineering, roundings. In the meantime, Kaleemuddin. The scamsters B.Com, M.Com, MA, B.Tech, procured the narcotic a week Ravi had gone to Manchirevula- ing from Chennai at 9.45 pm SGK Kishore, CEO of GMR Automobile, Aerospace, the boy called his father collected large amounts from BBA, B.Sc from Kalinga ago from Odisha for rupees Machileshwara temple in and departing for Delhi at Hyderabad International leather industries and its clien- from a passenger's phone them. University-Chhattisgarh, 35,000 to sell it for a higher Gandipet along with his friends 10.45 pm. This service will Airport Ltd (GHIAL), said that tele includes Dr. Reddy's, and told him that he was at DCP of Commissioner's Bangalore University- rate here in Hyderabad. Shubam and Neelesh on connect Chennai-Hyderabad- "with the addition of the new Pfizer, Aurobindo, Milan, Kamareddy railway station. Task Force, P. Radhakishan Gulbargha, Karnataka State Naveen was earlier arrest- Thursday night. The trio tried to Delhi-Mumbai-Bangalore sec- freighter, customers will have Hetero, Gland Pharma, DRDL He was upset over his father Rao said Hasmatullaha gained and NIMS University-Jaipur. ed for similar cases by the feed the fish in the lake when tors and has a capacity to more options to ship goods etc. International destinations scolding him for the issue knowledge in the field educa- The accused persons along Mangalhat police. He was Ravi accidentally fell into it and carry approximately 20 MT of within the country and like Frankfurt, Istanbul, Dubai, and had left school the tion and later put it to misuse. with seized material were produced before a court drowned. His friends tried to cargo. beyond." The daily cargo ser- Doha and Hong Kong are also moment his father dropped From 2009 to 2014, he ran a handed over to Moghalpura and remanded to judicial save him but in vain. The new SpiceJet freight vices will help the development well connected from RGIA. him, police said. college called SCOPE College police for further investigation. custody. RAINS TURN HYDERABAD INTO ‘POTHOLE CITY' PNS n HYDERABAD

Rains have finally blessed the city, and potholes too have made their mandatory come- back. Potholes have visibly sprung up on almost all Hyderabad roads, making travel a night- mare for motorists who are already troubled by water-log- ging and traffic congestion. Every year, the GHMC claims to be all prepared for mon- soons, but fails to deliver and roads develop craters. This makes the commute especial- ly difficult for two-wheeler riders and autorickshaw dri- vers. Forced to maneuver past the potholes, vehicles have been slowing down, leading to traffic congestion. Traffic police pathetic in the areas like Colony T Jn, Mahaveer city residents extensively on dents," said Vijay Reddy, resi- have been sharing pictures of Beeramguda, Nallagandla, Hospital-Masab Tank, Prakash social media. Officials, howev- Traffic police dent of Nallagandla. congestions which are mostly Tellapur, Nizampet, Alakapoor, Nagar, Khairatabad flyover, er, claim to have repaired it in have been M Praneetha, resident of owing to the bad roads. Craters among others. If commuters Rasoolpura, DLF Road, one week. Bachupally, said, "I commute and potholes were formed in don't keep an eye out, there is Nallagandla flyover and KPHB Tolichowki resident S Pranab sharing pictures from Bachupally to HiTec City every part of the city even on every danger of slipping and to Cyber Towers. said, "It's time for Netas to drive of congestion which takes me three-four the newly-laid roads. Areas of falling into these pits. A resident of Nizampet, K around in Hyderabad to under- hours because of bad roads and Abids, Bachupally, Madhapur, At Malakpet, traffic cops Suraj, said, "There are several stand the real issues troubling which is mostly traffic. Vehicles get stuck in Nizampet, Meerpet, Allwyn have been filling up potholes to big potholes on Nizampet Hyderabadis. Traffic, bad roads owing to the potholes and there can also be Colony, Miyapur and Malakpet enable free flow of vehicles at Road, especially between Bata and potholes have made com- bad roads severe injuries to bike riders." have witnessed very slow Akber Plaza in the area. Traffic and Anjaneya Swamy temple. muting very difficult." Meanwhile, it is the traffic movement of traffic. police also issued alerts on This stretch is ignored for a Traffic police have been tem- cops who were seen filling the People are questioning if vehicle movement from long time, creating inconve- porarily fixing potholes with "Successive regimes have failed potholes in various areas lead- this is the 'Dallas' that the TRS Gachibowli, Panjagutta, nience and huge traffic snarls bitumen and sand, which how- to give us proper roads. These ing to citizens questioning as to government wanted to make of Irrummanzil, lakdikapool, St every day." A video of the bad ever still gets washed away days, roads are dangerously what the civic body and munic- the city. The state of affairs is Ann's Secunderabad, Srinagar state of road is being shared by after another drizzle. damaged and prone to acci- ipalities have been doing. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 hyderabad 04

SFI STATE CONFERENCE CAPSULE Private colleges acting like Agri minister ‘NEP nixing bereaved, CM democratic consoles ‘edu mafia', alleges Cong MAHABUBNAGAR: Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao education patterns' consoled the family members of Party leaders say two institutes have numerous colleges, but show only a few on paper Agriculture Minister S Niranjan PV KONDAL RAO KTR moved n n Reddy at his residence in PNS HYDERABAD and demanded the Chief WARANGAL Wanaparthi on Friday following Minister to respond on such after visit the passing of his mother, Reddy Congress leaders have alleged issues immediately. "Is there Teachers' constituency MLC Tarakeshwaramma (105), in that Narayana and Chaithanya any relation between corporate Alugubelli Narsi Reddy on to hospital Wanaparthi on July 23. The colleges have turned into 'edu- colleges and government Friday exhorted students to minister is performing the cation mafia'. They asked Chief heads," he said. Finding fault develop a progressive bent of PNS n KARIMNAGAR related rituals at his residence. Minister K Chandrasekhar with the Intermediate Board, mind in order to become part The chief minister accompanied Rao, who had alleged during Bhatti said that it was suc- of a constructive society. He TRS Working President and by the state ministers Srinivas the Telangana movement that cumbing to the pressure from was speaking at the inaugura- the MLA of Siricilla K Goud, Mahmood Ali, MP both Narayana and Chaithanya corporate colleges and not ini- tion of the state conference of This aspect might ultimately Tarakarama Rao on Friday Ramulu, MLA Bandla Krishna colleges were looting tiating action. the Student Federation of result in the collapse of the sys- made a surprise visit to the dis- Mohan Reddy, former minister Telangana, to explain why he Bhatti released an 'open let- India in Kakatiya University. tem. The MLC said that the trict area hospital on Friday Jupalli Krishna Rao, among failed to initiate action against ter' addressed to the Chief The leader of the Teacher's draft National Education morning and expressed con- others, reached Wanaparthi and them despite being in power Minister demanding replicat- Union, affiliated to CPM, said Policy was aimed at diluting cern over the staff shortage in offered tributes to the departed for over five years. ing Chintamadaka-like that the proposed KG to PG the existing democratic edu- the gynecology wing in the soul. Congress leaders Mallu schemes in the entire state. education pattern was a gim- cation patterns and the cen- hospital. He said the hospital Bhatti Vikramarka said the Congress leaders Mallu Bhatti Former minister and mick of the state government tralised education policy was will be provided with a gyne- Medak farmers begin government needs to explain Congress MLA from Manthani, as it had failed to help the harming the interests of the cologist to cater to patients' why it removed the rule of col- Vikramarka alleged that the D Sridhar Babu, alleged that the existing student communi- entire student communities. needs. KTR said he was moved paddy transplantation leges having playgrounds government was giving permissions to government was trying to pri- ties. The MLC criticised the The MLC alleged that lead- by the lack of facilities in the mandatorily. He alleged that vatise education. He said approaches of the central gov- ers of BJP were not interested hospital and held a meeting MEDAK: Rains brought cheer to the government was giving run colleges, satisfied with a small Narayana and Chaithanya col- ernment and its policies and in promoting the indepen- with the officials concerned. He the farm sector in the three new permissions to run colleges, leges were treating students as said that Prime Minister dence of education policies. also talked to doctors and the districts of erstwhile Medak ‘gym' on campus instead of satisfied with a small 'gym' on playgrounds robots. The colleges, which Narendra Modi had trans- The saffron party's ways would hospital superintendent about district. Farmers who have sown campus instead of play- have no playgrounds, were formed NITI Aayog into his result in total failure of the the facilities. He later talked the rain-fed crops and were grounds. Congress members destroying students mentally by pocket institution and thus education system. The SFI's with health commissioner waiting for good monsoon rains sought to know from have been running more than Ayyappa Society. confining them to just books. making the states parasites at three-day state conference was Shanthakumaran and asked were relieved after the district received widespread rains over Education Minister, 250 colleges while showing on On Friday, CLP leader Mallu The two colleges were like jails, all levels. formally inaugurated at her to post four gynecologists the last two days. In the Commissioner and Secretary paper only 50 each. They Bhatti Vikramarka said the Sridhar Babu said, referring to On the education front, the Kakatiya University on Friday. in the hospital. He advised the Zaheerabad region, where rain- what they were doing in the alleged that Narayana and corporate colleges have not lack of open space and play- central government was trying A total of 650 student delegates officials to make sure that the fed crops are sown over large case of Narayana and Chaithanya colleges have more been allotting 25 per cent seats ground facilities for students at to infiltrate the system with from various parts of the state doctors appointed are placed areas, farmers said the timely Chaithanya institutions, which than 40 illegal buildings in to poor students as per rule, the institutes. religious fundamentalism. took part in the meeting. here on a permanent basis. rain would help raise pulses. In Sangareddi and the Medak districts, farmers took to paddy transplantation in the ensuing Extend Rs 10-lakh bonanza to TRS to focus on membership enrolment in Hyd rain spell. Agriculture n department officials said Kharif PNS HYDERABAD transplantation is likely to reach TRS working expected levels. all villages: Congress to CM Amid speculations about early president K T polls to the Greater Hyderabad PNS n HYDERABAD In a sarcastic note, Vikrmarka Municipal Corporation Rama Rao, who Medical college said all thought that the funds (GHMC), the ruling TRS in held a meeting inaugurated Attacking Telangana Chief would met from the Chief Telangana on Thursday decid- Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao Minister's personal finances or ed to give special focus on with ministers NALGONDA: Education Minister over the Rs 10 lakh bonanza for trusts owned by him. enrolment of party members in and party MLAs G Jagadeeshwar Reddy each family in his native village, "But (we) came to know that the city. inaugurated a medical college in the Congress in Telangana on (you are) making preparations TRS working president K T from the city, told the Suryapet district Friday said the treasury belonged for the release of the funds from Rama Rao, who held a meet- them to complete headquarters and launched an to all people and the scheme the state treasury, he said in the ing with ministers and party Rama Rao suggested that the ship drive be utilised to further orientation programme for the should be extended to other vil- letter. Congress was neither MLAs from the city, told them TRS governments welfare and strengthen the party, they said. the membership students at the new college on lages also. During a visit to his had suggested. Reacting to the opposed to the "affection" shown to complete the membership development programmes be On the occasion, Rama Rao process by Friday. Speaking at the inaugural, native Chintamadaka village in announcement, Congress by Rao to his native village peo- process by August 10, the party taken to the people, the sources spoke to some of the new the minister said the Suryapet is Siddipet district, Rao had on July Legislature Party leader M Bhatti ple nor against programmes sources said. said. members on phone and told August 10 the first new district in the state 22 announced that each of the Vikrmarka in an open letter to taken up for development of Rao, son of party president It was noted that the them that the party provided to get a medical college and he about 2,000 families there would Rao on Friday said since the rural areas, he said. and Chief Minister K Kaleswaram project on insurance to all those who was elated at being a get Rs 10 lakh assistance and said funds were being released from Rao had taken the pledge to Chandrasekhar Rao, held a Godavari river would ensure enrolled as members. reports, there is buzz among representative of the district. He he had sanctioned Rs 200 crore the state treasury, all other vil- discharge his duties without any review on the membership there was no problem vis-a-vis State minister T Srinivas ruling TRS circles that GHMC said the government would take for the purpose. lages should also get the benefit. impartiality and it was his enrolment in each of the four water supply in the city. Yadav told reporters that Rama polls would be held this year- steps to provide all basic The beneficiaries can utilise "The state treasury responsibility to extend the Lok Sabha constituencies under The TRS working president Rao has been requested to end, 14 months ahead of infrastructure facilities to the the fund for setting up poultry belonged to the entire state Chintamadaka Rs 10 lakh GHMC limits Secunderabad, asserted the party was a for- visit different residential schedule. TRS had won 99 new college, complete with a farms, purchase tractor or for any and not to any particular scheme to all families in every Hyderabad, Malkajgiri and midable force in Hyderabad colonies in the city. wards out of the total 150 in the modern building, soon. other purpose they desired, he region or village," he said. village in the state, he added. Chevella, they said. and urged that the member- According to some media polls in 2016. Brinda slams ‘unholy’ Jagan-Modi alliance Godavari in spate, over PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM discuss with the physicians YSRCP's support for the and nurses in the city about the 30 villages inundated Politburo member of CPM BJP had come at a time precautions one should take Brinda Karat slammed the when the Union before transfusing blood to Continued from Page 1 BJP-YSRCP nexus calling it an the patients once they are unholy alliance and flayed Government rejected the demand delivered from blood banks. The water resources depart- chief minister YS Jagan Mohan for special status for Andhra Life Share blood bank will be ment personnel have been Reddy for being a hypocrite. giving free blood to patients discharging 7.11 lakh cusecs Pradesh, with the Union Finance Two additional Brinda, who was here to par- Ministry clearly stating that no funds suffering from thalassemia, from the barrage into the Bay ticipate in a programme here sickle cell and hemophilia in of Bengal. At the under-con- SPs for Vizag on Friday, said on the one side will be allotted for the purpose August and September. All the struction Polavaram, upstream he is not forming an alliance — BRINDA KARAT, patients who are in need of of the Cotton Barrage, flood- Forecasting and Early VISAKHAPATNAM: Two additional with the NDA in the Centre, on Politburo member of CPM blood should register with the water was being let out over Warning Research Centre SPs for Vizag assumed charge the other has his party MPs blood bank prior to the deliv- the spillway to alleviate the (Aware) issued a moderate to here on Friday. Ajitha Vejendla of support all anti-people bills ery. Any patient form any hos- threat of submergence of vil- heavy rainfall warning, valid 2015 batch, assumed charge as being proposed by the Union pital with or without Arogyasri lages in the project area, water till August 5, for five coastal additional Superintendent of government. YSRCP has sup- from their habitat, she said the rights of tribals and other tra- case, she lashed out at the BJP will be given each blood bag at resources department said. districts of the state. Police of administration ported bills like the labour Centre is using the Indian ditional forest dwellers." decision to expel MLA Kuldeep Rs 600 in August and With river Krishna on the Fishermen have been Visakhapatnam and B Atchutha code, triple talaq and RTI Forest Act to send the tribals She said the amendments Singh, who was accused in the September. other side, an average of over warned not to venture into the Rao as additional Superintendent amendments, which are all away from their homes. will dilute the rights of those high-profile case. Meanwhile, in-charge of 1.93 lakh cusecs of water was sea as the conditions in the of Crimes in the district. Ajitha against the people. "One should understand that who are recognised under the "The decision to expel an transfusion cell of Kokilaben flowing into the Srisailam reser- Bay of Bengal would be rough, Vejendla has been recently She said that YSRCP's sup- this is a protection act and not Forest Rights Act, the Wild Life MLA who has been accused of Dhirubhai Ambani Hopsital, voir following heavy discharge with tides touching a height of promoted and posted as port for the BJP had come at a an eviction act," she said. Protect Act as amended in raping a minor is actually too Mumbai, Rajesh Sawant said from upstream reservoirs of 2.5 to 4 metres, Aware said in additional SP while she was time when the Union Commenting on the Union 2006, the Panchayat (Extension little and too late," she said. that quite often people are Almatti, Narayanpur and Jurala. a press release. serving at Greyhounds, Government rejected the Government's proposal to to Scheduled Areas) Act , the Karat was at Life Share unaware under what condi- About 2.30 lakh cusecs of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Rampachodavaram and demand for special status for amend the Forest Rights Act, Land Acquisition and Blood Bank, a unit of tions blood has to be stored water was being discharged Visakhapatnam, East Godavari Rajamahendravarm. Atchutha Rao Andhra Pradesh, with the Karat said, "The amendments Resettlement and Vemulapalli Kodanda and given to patients. from Almatti in Karnataka and West Godavari would worked as RIO in Visakhapatnam Union Finance Ministry clear- suggested are a blueprint for Rehabilitation Act (2013), as Ramayya (VRK) Trust, which "Over transfusion of any of while 1.87 lakh cusecs was receive moderate to heavy city, Eluru and was transferred ly stating that no funds will be centralisation, commercialisa- well as the constitutional pro- organised a seminar on the blood components may flowing from downstream rainfall under the influence of from Amaravathi DGP office. Both allotted for the purpose. tion and criminalisation. This visions in Schedules 5 and 6. 'Challenges in the field of lead to the death of the patient," Jurala into Srisailam. The monsoon low, with gusty the officials interacted with the On the eviction of tribals will take away the existing On the Unnao gang-rape Transfusion Medicine' to bring said Rajesh Sawant. Andhra Pradesh Weather winds of 50-70 kmph. district police officials soon after assuming office. AP Governor turns With levels in projects rising, TS brims with joy Detained in Actors' Guru Devadas 85, fete planned Belgrade, VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Continued from Page 1 in the Godavari basin have not just farmers even general Maheshwaram waterfalls, and Governor Biswa Bhushan started receiving inflows. public and tourists are cele- other water bodies have turned Nimmagadda Kanakala no more Harichandan will celebrate his With inflows to Jurala expect- With rivers and streams brating. The Bogatha into tourist paradises, attract- 85th birthday on Saturday. ed to continue at the same rate across Telangana in full flow, Waterfalls, Uma ing people in big numbers. Continued from Page 1 According to his secretary and, as it is already filled, informs CBI The Tollywood Mukesh Kumar Meena, the Srisailam project will see the Continued from Page 1 Born in 1945 in Yanam, he fraternity governor will participate in social same inflows," said Sridhar, EE, began his career as an actor in mourned his service activities and cultural Priyadarshini Jurala Project, State soaks in monsoon Accordingly, he took the stage plays. He has taken the programmes on the day. Priests speaking to The Pioneer. court's permission and left for Telugu film industry by storm demise, with from Tirumala Tirupati While irrigation officials Continued from Page 1 atmosphere, it led to the forma- become more marked and move Europe a few days ago. several times with his out- many celebrities Devestanam (TTD) and Sri Durga are yet to start releasing water tion of convective clouds over along Odisha, Chhattisgarh and "He (Nimmagadda) was standing performances. Malleswara Swamy Varla from Srisailam to Nagarjuna State capital Hyderabad Hyderabad during the late after- Madhya Pradesh, active mon- supposed to intimate the court Devadas last appeared in taking to Twitter Devasthanam will bless the Sagar Project, water has been received rains throughout the noon hours. As a result, many soon conditions are expected to when he is coming back (from Mahesh Babu's 'Bharat Ane expressing governor. He will also cut a cake released to Kalkwakutrhy Lift day with maximum rainfall of areas of Hyderabad recorded prevail over the state on many the foreign trip). He had Nenu'. Some of the movies condolences to in the company of tribal and Dalit irrigation project, giving a 44.8mm in Chandanagar, fol- rains of varying intensity." days during the week. Fairly already intimated his pro- that made him very popular students. The governor will push to agricultural activity in lowed by 38.5mm rainfall in Telangana State rainfall from widespread light to moderate gramme and declared that he include 'O Seetha Katha', 'Siri the bereaved participate in a blood donation Nagarkurnool and Maredpally. Moosapet, Alwal, 1 st June to 02nd August 2019 rain is expected on many days was going to come back today," Sirimuvva', 'Gorintaku' and family camp organised by Red Cross at Wanaparthy districts. With Malkajgiri, Jubilee Hills, Kapra, is 343.0 mm against normal with heavy falls at isolated the businessman's counsel said. 'Gang Leader'. Andhra Loyola College. He will the Krishna River flowing to Tirumalgiri, Khairtabad, 385.9 mm, being deficit by - places for 3-4 days in associa- "He is duty-bound to inform The Tollywood fraternity plant saplings on the college its full capacity, all the lift irri- Ramchandrapuram, 11%. Cumulatively rainfall dur- tion of the above Low Pressure that he could not come back (as mourned his demise, with acting school. His services will premises. Cultural programmes gation schemes have been Qutballapur, Kukatpally, ing the next week is expected to systems". With the warning, the permitted by the court) as he many celebrities taking to forever be cherished." showcasing the tradition of active and agricultural works Serilingampallyu received more be above normal over the state. GHMC officials were alerted was detained there. Also we are Twitter expressing condo- Telangana Chief Minister K Andhra Pradesh are planned for have picked up in southern than 30mm of rainfall on Friday TSDPS weather prediction and segregated into teams to intimating the CBI so that lences to the bereaved family. Chandrasekhar, while express- the day. With AP CM Jaganmohan Telangana. by 8pm. According to Skymet from 3August-9August states, keep an eye on the low-lying they can take steps to bring him Vice-President Venkaiah ing support and condolences Reddy away on a foreign tour, Even in northern Telangana weather, "Sky conditions have "With the expected formation of areas. With a possibility of back to face the trial. So now Naidu, expressing condolences to family members, said: "By Minister for Civil Supplies Kodali farmers are in joy as contin- been mainly cloudy since morn- Low Pressure system over steady rainfall throughout the the onus is on CBI to bring him to the veteran actor's family establishing an acting institute, Venkateswara Rao and uous rains have come at the ing hours. However, as the mer- northeast Bay of Bengal and night, GHMC officials were back stating that he is required members, tweeted, "The demise the Guru has given film indus- Endowments Minister Vellampalli much-needed moment and cury increased and with an neighbourhood around requested to alert their night here," Rao said. The CBI has of popular actor, principal is try many key actors. His Srinivas will greet the governor on Kaddam Project, Sipada abundance of moisture in the 04August and expected to shift teams. also listed Jagan, among others, saddening. He produced many demise has come as a shock to behalf of the government. Yellmaplly Project and others as accused in the case. eminent actors through his Telugu film industry." HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS Maha polls: Oppn UPs LS passes Jallianwala Bagh Bill pitch on EVMs, bats for ballot papers n PNS NEW DELHI questioning Congress party ister and a close relative of MUMBAI: Raising alarm over for stopping it from appointing Punjab chief minister had laud- EVMs ahead of the Maharashtra Lok Sabha on Friday passed his family members on the ed the role of General Dyer Assembly polls, key opposition 'The Jallianwala Bagh National board. who was involved in the parties on Friday pitched for Memorial (amendment) Bill, As soon as the minister Jallianwala Bagh massacre. reverting to the use of ballot which seeks to remove the started speaking on the bill, "This was a recorded histo- papers and announced a protest Congress president as a trustee, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ry and you cannot forget it," march on August 21 over the amid vociferous protests from entered the house. Opposing she said. With this, the issue. A clutch of opposition the party members who later the bill, Congress member Congress countered Badal by NMC BILL leaders, key among them state walked out. Piloting the bill, Gurjeet Aujla said the govern- shouting slogans and making Congress chief Balasaheb Culture Minister Prahlad Patel ment wants to re-write the his- counter allegations. Thorat, MNS president Raj asserted that national memo- tory by removing the Congress At one time, a few members Thackeray and NCP's Ajit Pawar, rials cannot be "political president from the trust. of the Congress were seen Health minister held a joint press conference memorials" and they should be "This government wants to showing placards about "drug here over the EVM issue. They kept away from politics. distort history, destroy history. mafia" in Punjab. termed the April-May Lok Sabha The bill was passed by a The bill was passed by a voice vote amid a You cannot remove the sacri- Speaking on the bill, AAP meets doctors, urges polls results as "shocking" as voice vote amid the Congress fice of the Congress to the MP Bhagwant Mann said they expressed concern over the walkout. Amendments moved Congress walkout. Amendments moved by country's freedom struggle," he Jallianwala Bagh belongs to all. use of Electronic Voting by Opposition parties were Opposition parties were defeated by division of said. As Aujla attacked the Giving point by point rebut- them to resume work Machines (EVMs) in unison. defeated by division of votes. ruling BJP and like-minded tal, Patel said no one can Speaking in Wardha, A division sought by oppo- votes. A division sought by opposition members organisations for "not taking rewrite history and nor the PNS n NEW DELHI ened to prolong it indefinitely, Maharashtra Chief Minister sition members at the time of part in the freedom struggle", Modi government is doing Vardhan met their representa- Devendra Fadnavis asked consideration of the bill was at the time of consideration of the Bill was the ruling party members that. It is only reviewing it and Union Health Minister Harsh tives, who included people from opposition parties to "introspect" defeated with 214 voting in defeated with 214 voting in favour and 30 against countered him with slogans. acknowledging those who have Vardhan on Friday met doctors AIIMS and RML hospitals in why they have lost the people's favour and 30 against. "You have no contribution to been forgotten. protesting against the National Delhi and Federation of Resident trust instead of finding fault with The amendment bill also the country's freedom struggle. He further said majority Medical Commission Bill and Doctors Association. EVMs. Seeking to develop a paves the way for the leader of person, President of Indian that politics should be removed Why do you want to control contribution for acquiring land urged them to resume work, say- He said he tried to clear their groundswell on the issue, the the single largest opposition National Congress, Culture from the national memorial the memorial," he alleged. for the memorial was given by ing the legislation is in the inter- doubts about some provisions in opposition leaders said they party in the Lok Sabha to be a Minister, Leader of Opposition and hence the amendments Participating in the debate, common man and it was also est of doctors, patients, medical the bill. "They had queries about would reach out to the people member of the trust. in the Lok Sabha, Punjab gov- were brought to the 1951 Act," Akali Dal member and Union common people who sacrificed students and the society. AIIMS being included for the and get filled forms, saying they But no such post exists at ernor, Punjab CM as its mem- he said. Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal their life there. His appeal came as resident NEET. They wanted clarity on want ballot papers back. present as no non-BJP party bers. Replying to the debate on Patel said there should be no said it was the members of the Taking on Congress, the doctors at several government the NEXT, how one can get Thackeray also stated that the won the required 10 per cent the bill, Patel said the govern- politicisation of the memorial Congress who were involved in minister said in 1970 Babu hospitals continued their strike admission to PG through this BJP and the Shiv Sena, too, of total seats to get the status. ment wants to end politics rather there should be nation- the 1984 riots against Sikhs. Jagjivan Ram was the president for the second day against the exam and also on the definition should join the August 21 As of now, the trust which associated with the Jallianwala alisation. Badal alleged that a person of Congress but then Prime legislation that seeks to regulate of community health providers," march, which he added, will not manages the memorial, has the Bagh National Memorial Trust. "It should be a great tribute involved in the 1984 anti- Sikh Minister Indira Gandhi was on the medical education sector. Vardhan said. have flag of any particular party. Prime Minister as the chair- "It is our belief and principle to Udham Singh," he said while riots has been made chief min- the board of trust. The doctors say the bill promotes The bill proposes a common quackery and is "anti-poor, anti- final-year MBBS examination — student and undemocratic". the National Exit Test (NEXT) — Ghaziabad: Five cops The government has for admission to post-graduate Tejashwi Yadav cautions described the bill, which will courses and to obtain licence to suspended for Jammu and Kashmir police to replace the corruption-plagued practice medicine. extorting Rs 20K Medical Council of India with a "I addressed their queries and new body — the National told them how NMC will work GHAZIABAD: Five policemen against fake Medical Commission, as one of and also explained them the role have been suspended for get pepper ball launching guns the biggest reforms in medical of Community Health Providers allegedly extorting rupees education. The legislation was (CHP). It should be noted that 20,000 from two college nationalism, propaganda ANIL BHATT passed by Rajya Sabha Thursday the concept of mid-level practi- students in Uttar Pradesh's n JAMMU night but it will go back to Lok tioners is recognised worldwide Ghaziabad city, police said on PNS n PATNA Sabha as two amendments need and this concept has also been Friday. A departmental inquiry The Jammu and Kashmir to be approved by it. highlighted by the WHO and the has also been initiated against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who police will procure pepper On Friday, as the doctors Lancet Journal," the minister the errant policemen, they said. has been in a sulk ever since his ball launching guns (PBLGs) continued their strike and threat- added. Two head constables and three party drew a blank in the Lok and remotely operated vehi- constables approached a girl Sabha elections, has urged vot- cles (RoVs) to deal with the and a boy sitting in a car ers to be cautious of "issues like law and order situation in parked outside the Indirapuram Hindus versus Muslims and Kashmir Valley, an official Habitat Centre on July 22. The fake nationalism" and choose a said. Post-Tripura, BJP eyes policemen threatened to call government without being The state police recently their parents and send them to affected by propaganda. floated tenders for purchas- jail, senior superintendent of The leader of Opposition, day, why would any regime feel ing 50 PBLGs and two RoVs power in Bengal, Kerala police, Ghaziabad, Sudhir whose absence from the recent- the need for solving their prob- with water jet disruptors and Kumar Singh said. The police ly concluded assembly session in lems," the 30-year-old stated. weapon mounts for their use PNS n NEW DELHI West Bengal was a Left bas- team asked the students to Bihar drew repeated criticisms He was referring to the BJP- in security situation. guns should also have PAVA On the Scoville scale (mea- tion for decades and now the cough up rupees 20,000 to from the treasury benches, led central government's 'Kisan "Tenders have been invit- rounds along with hopper sures pungency of peppers Buoyed by its big win in local BJP is a major player in the state avoid prosecution. The shared his thoughts in a lengthy Samman Nidhi Yojana', under ed from manufacturers or magazines, High Pressure and chillies), PAVA is cate- polls in Tripura, the BJP on and will come to power there, students paid them the money, Facebook post on Thursday. which the an income support of their authorised dealers for Air (HPA)cylinders and gorised as "above peak", Friday exuded confidence that he said, asserting the party will he said. Later, the boy tweeted "People must choose a gov- Rs 6,000 will be provided every the supply of pepper ball under barrel source of power, meaning it will "severely irri- it will come to power in West also rule Kerala. about the incident to director ernment keeping in mind the year to small and marginal launchers and remotely oper- it said. tate and paralyse" humans, Bengal, once a Left bastion, The BJP fared poorly in general of police, Uttar issues that affect their daily farmer families having com- ated vehicles," Assistant These must be .68 caliber but the irritation and paral- and the Left-ruled Kerala in Kerala in the recent Lok Sabha Pradesh, following which lives, without being affected by bined land holding or ownership Inspector General (AIG) of launchers and powered by ysis will remain "temporary" the same way it has in Tripura. polls when it could not win a Superintendent of Police Shlok propaganda," Yadav said in the of up to two hectares. Police, Mubassir Latifi said. high pressure of air at the rate in nature. Senior party leader Ravi single seat. It, however, put up Kumar was directed to look post titled 'Dil ki baat'. The RJD heir apparent also According to the specifi- of 3,000 psi with the ability to According to the specifi- Shankar Prasad hailed the an impressive show in West into the charges, Singh said. Assembly polls in Bihar are complained about the Nitish cation, the PBLGs must be fire six pepper balls per sec- cation of RoVs, they must be party's overwhelming win in Bengal, wining 18 of the 42 scheduled for next year. "If peo- Kumar government for its "con- capable of launching pepper- ond. PAVA stands for cable of carrying out the Tripura polls and noted seats. ple give in to issues like Hindus tinuous harping on the situation filled projectile at a particu- Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Explosive Ordnance Disposal that the state was ruled by the Prasad, also a Union minis- Floods bring crocodiles versus Muslims and fake nation- that prevailed 25-30 years ago", lar distance to do room inter- Amide, also called (EoD) surveillance inside Left for over 25 years before ter, said the people of Tripura to Vadodara streets, alism fall for enticements like a when the state was ruled by his vention, mob dispersal and Nonivamide. It is an organ- aircraft, trains, buildings, the BJP threw it out of power have shown their faith in the mere Rs 6,000 per annum, father Lalu and, successively, by must be less lethal in nature. ic compound found in nat- installations and bus stands, in the 2018 assembly polls party's and Prime Minister seven rescued which amounts to just Rs 17 per mother Rabri Devi. The pepper ball launching ural chilli pepper. the official added. with a big win. Narendra Modi's leadership. AHMEDABAD: Rains have given respite to Vadodara city in central Gujarat after an unprecedented downpour two days ago, but the authorities are Unnao case: Police probe video of cop being Rlys earned additional 20 pc revenue now facing the task of capturing crocodiles which arrived with floodwaters. Seven mid-sized ‘bribed' by man close to rape accused MLA in ticket sales during 2017-19 crocodiles which swam into the PNS n NEW DELHI city as the Vishwamitri river PNS n LUCKNOW him because he is our MLA. I am Flexi-fare is overflowed have been captured not in the BJP." Pain, agony of Unnao The Indian Railways earned an applicable to only by forest department's teams The Uttar Pradesh police ordered In another part of the video, rape survivor puts govt additional 20 per cent revenue from areas such as Raj Mahal a probe on Friday after a police- a motorcycle-borne man is heard in ticket sales through dynam- 141 of the 13,452 Road and Fatehgunj which are man posted at the Sitapur jail, asking someone to arrange a to shame: Mayawati ic pricing or flexi-fare during trains currently, on the riverbank. Three crocodiles were captured on where rape accused MLA meeting with the MLA and LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj 2017-19, an RTI reply has after the Railway Thursday and four on Friday, Kuldeep Sengar is lodged, was being told "there is pressure". Party chief Mayawati said on revealed. Ministry revised Assistant Conservator of Forest seen in a video allegedly being Sengar's incarceration in the Friday the pain and agony of Of the Rs 10,072 crore Vinod Damor, who is in charge bribed by a person considered Sitapur jail hogged media head- the Unnao rape survivor and earned by the national trans- the scheme close to the legislator. lines recently when BJP MP porter in the said period, flexi- of rescue of stranded her family puts the ruling recently crocodiles, said. "The stretch of Sengar, accused of raping a by a man wearing kurta-pyja- Sakshi Maharaj paid a visit to the government to shame. "The fare accounted for Rs 2,217 minor girl from Unnao two ma outside the Sitapur jail. The prison to thank him after the Lok crore, it said. Vishwamitri passing through pain and agony which the the city is home to around 150 years ago and killing two mem- man in the video, Rinku Sabha election. Unnao rape victim and her Flexi-fare is applicable to bers of her family, was expelled Shukla, a panchayat member of "He is in jail for a long time. only 141 of the 13,452 trains tributed Rs 1,153 crore to the per cent. crocodiles. Some of them family suffered from the ruling from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Unnao, told reporters that he Sengar is one of the most popu- currently, after the Railway total earnings of Rs 5,171 crore Replying to a question in the entered residential areas after Party (BJP) on Thursday. was not bribing the policeman lar lawmakers, so I came to thank dispensation is unpardonable Ministry revised the scheme of the national transporter Lok Sabha, Railway Minister water from the river flooded the "I have not seen the video but to meet Sengar, the Bangermau him after the election," the MP and puts the government to recently. from ticket sales. Piyush Goyal had recently said city," he said. "We have formed it has come to our knowledge. MLA. had told reporters after meeting shame and this cannot be It is applicable only for AC The scheme was launched in there were no plans to dis- six teams to capture them," he We will get the matter probed "It is my habit. I might have the jailed MLA in June. compensated," Mayawati posed two-tier, AC three-tier, AC 2016 and was applicable to the continue the flexi-fare system said. Each team comprises a and strict action will be taken. If given money to him (policeman) The CBI, in its chargesheet on Twitter. The BSP chief said chair car, sleeper and second Rajdhani, Shatabdi and as it was generating addition- forest department personnel policemen are found guilty, they for having tea as he was stand- filed against Sengar in July last the Supreme Court deserved class (reserved) tickets. Duronto trains, allowing 10 al revenue. and three volunteers with will be dismissed," Director ing there. My intention was not year, had booked him under sec- praise for its intervention, In 2017-2018, the railways per cent of the seats to be sold The application under the experience of animal rescue. General (DG), Prisons, Anand to bribe him. I met Sengar inside tions 120B, 363, 366, 376(1), 506 adding that justice could be earned Rs 4,901 crore from at normal fare and thereafter, Right to Information (RTI) Act Many city residents uploaded Kumar said here. the jail 10-15 days ago," he said. of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) meted out only if the guilty get ticketing, including Rs 1,063 increasing the fare by 10 per was filed by Madhya Pradesh- videos of crocodiles on In the video, the policeman Asked why he went to meet as also under the relevant sec- strict punishment. crore from flexi-fare. cent with every 10 per cent of based activist Chandrashekhar innundated streets on social is seen allegedly being bribed Sengar in jail, Shukla said, "I met tions of the POSCO Act. In 2018-2019, flexi-fare con- berths sold with a ceiling of 50 Gaur. media. NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case Amended NIA Act with PNS n MUMBAI In the plea, the agency case has direct bearing on the The trial in the case began in communal harmony, national October last year after the spe- powers to probe abroad The NIA has moved a special has submitted that the security and public order and cial court framed charges under court seeking in-camera trial of the sensitive nature of the case, the UAPA against Purohit, the 2008 Malegaon blast case allegations against the unwarranted publicity needs to Pragya Singh Thakur and oth- claiming that "unwarranted pub- accused are that they be avoided, as it has a potential ers. Currently, the court is comes into force licity" to the proceedings can to damage communal harmony recording witnesses' testimonies. crimes and cases of human damage "communal harmony". committed the offence and eventually jeopardise the So far, 124 of the total 475 PNS n NEW DELHI trafficking. The National Investigation to take revenge fairness of the trial," it said. prosecution witnesses have "In exercise of the powers Agency (NIA) filed an applica- "It is necessary to conduct the deposed. The NIA's plea came The National Investigation conferred by sub-section (2) of tion before special court judge, against "Muslim Jihadi trial of this case in-camera couple of days after the Bombay Agency is now able to probe section 1 of the National V S Padalkar here on Thursday. under the provision of the NIA High Court sought to know terror cases abroad as the Investigation Agency In the plea, the agency has activities" and "to Act and the UAPA [Unlawful from the central agency how Union Home Ministry issued (Amendment) Act, 2019 (16 of submitted that the allegations create a rift between Activities (Prevention) Act]," long the trial is estimated to go a notification on Friday on the 2019), the central government against the accused are that the agency added. on, while hearing a petition filed amendments to the Act gov- hereby appoints the 2nd they committed the offence to two communities" As the matter came up for by one of the accused. erning the anti-terror probe August, 2019, as the date on take revenge against "Muslim bomb blast as it is a Muslim- Prasad Purohit, seeking non- camera trial for the purpose of hearing on Friday, the defence Six people were killed and 100 organisation. which the provisions of the Jihadi activities" and "to create dominated area. truncated copies of the wit- security and protection of wit- sought a copy of the NIA's others injured when a bomb, The latest amendments to said Act shall come into force," a rift between two communi- The agency pointed out that nesses' statements, the Bombay nesses. application to file its reply. strapped to a motorcycle, went the NIA Act will allow the the notification said. The NIA ties". during the hearing of the appli- High Court had enquired that "Keeping in view the obser- The judge allowed the off near a mosque in Malegaon, agency to probe terrorist activ- was set up in 2009, a year after According to the NIA, cation filed by one of the whether it (NIA) has requested vations made by the high court defence's request and posted the about 200 km from here, on ities against Indians and the Mumbai terror attacks Malegaon was chosen for the accused in the case, Lt Col the special court to conduct in- and considering the fact that this matter for hearing on Monday. September 29, 2008. Indian interests abroad, cyber that claimed 166 lives. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 world 06

GLOBE TROTTING Bombs rattle Bangkok during ASEAN summit 8 DIE IN HEAD-ON COLLISION IN BANGLADESH Dhaka: At least eight people were killed came the Muslim-majority area being taken into a notorious Suanluang district where the place just before a keynote after two passenger buses collided on a 4 wounded, two suspects held bordering Malaysia which is in military interrogation centre in first bombs were reported. speech by top US diplomat highway in Bangladesh on Friday, the the grip of a 15-year insur- Pattani province. Two further explosions Pompeo, in which he praised police said. The accident took place on AFP n BANGKOK election returned a junta to gency. The blasts in Bangkok shattered glass near a well- Thailand for rejoining the the Thakurgaon-Dhaka Highway power as a civilian govern- But he said it was “too Friday appeared to be symbolic known downtown skyscraper, “democratic fold” after five around 8.30 a.m. wo men from Thailand’s ment. early” to clearly tie them with attacks aimed at embarrassing emergency police added. years of outright junta rule. Tinsurgency-hit “Deep Prime Minister Prayut the rebellion. the government during a major Bomb disposal experts The blasts come weeks DOCS REMOVE TOOTHBRUSH South” have been arrested Chan-O-Cha, who led the for- Any connection to the summit but not designed to were deployed around the after former junta leader FROM MAN’S BELLY linked to several small bomb mer junta, told reporters “there insurgency will cause deep cause mass casualties. Mahanakorn Tower -- owned Prayut was inaugurated as a Beijing: Doctors from a southern attacks which rattled Bangkok were nine successful or alarm in Bangkok, which has Small devices -- some by the King Power group that civilian prime minister, Chinese hospital removed something Friday as it hosted a regional attempted explosions... failed to win peace in a conflict believed to be so-called “ping counts Leicester City football sparking outcry among many unusual from a man’s intestines: a summit attended by US We haven’t ruled out any which has left more than 7,000 pong bombs” around the size club among its assets. pro-democracy supporters in toothbrush he swallowed 20 years ago. Secretary of State Mike motives.” dead. of a table tennis ball -- explod- Most of the dead in the a kingdom scored by divi- Pompeo, leaving four people Two men from the far Occasionally the shadowy ed at several locations across highly-localised insurgency in sions. TSUNAMI WARNING; QUAKE wounded but not disrupting south were arrested after wires rebel cells take their violence the city, none close to the the south are civilians, but the The junta manoeuvred HITS INDONESIA: AGENCY the diplomatic event. and ball bearings were found in outside their region to mark summit venue. conflict garners few interna- itself back into power with Jakarta: A powerful earthquake struck Thailand, which has a grim an inactive device outside Thai key anniversaries or kickback Officials said four people tional headlines. the help of a fully appointed off the southern coast of Indonesia’s history of political violence police headquarters late against specific Thai actions. were wounded. Malay-Muslim militants senate stacked with army loy- populated Java island on Friday, the and is fighting a long-running Thursday, in what police said Outrage is boiling in the “Reports are they were are fighting for autonomy from alists and an electoral system country’s disaster agency said, warning rebellion in the Muslim-major- was a linked incident. south over the treatment of a ‘ping pong bombs’ hidden in Thailand which annexed the its critics say was designed to that it could generate a tsunami. ity south, remains deeply divid- Police chief Jakthip 34-year-old rebel suspect who bushes by the road,” said Renu region over a century ago. limit the success of the pro- ed after a controversial March Chaijinda confirmed the men was left in a coma hours after Suesattaya, director of Friday’s bombings took democracy parties. ‘AI MAY HELP AIR TRAVELLERS SAVE MONEY’ Washington: Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, are using Saudi Arabia allows Indian arrested in Pak allegedly S Korea: North artificial intelligence (AI) to help airlines price services such as checked bags Korea launched and seat reservations in a way that is women to travel without beneficial to customers, as well as to with fake documents the airline industry. The researchers at Lahore: Pakistani authorities identified as Panjam Tiwari, Mominabad on the report of an projectiles University of Illinois at Urbana- male ‘guardian’ approval have arrested an Indian man and his brother-in-law intelligence agency and arrest- Champaign in the US used unbundling for living in the country’s Mohammad Kamran from ed the duo. into sea to meet customer needs while also Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will allow international censure and Punjab province allegedly with Mominabad in Gujranwala in According to FIA, Tiwari maximising airline revenue with women to travel abroad without prompted extreme attempts to fake documents for the past 10 Punjab province on Thursday. had gone to Dubai for work in Seoul: South Korea’s military intelligent, individualised pricing approval from a male “guardian”, flee the kingdom. years after he converted to In its report submitted 2009 where he met Kamran, a said North Korea fired uniden- models offered in real time as a the government said Thursday, The landmark reform Islam and married a Pakistani before the court, the FIA stat- resident of Gujranwala. tified projectiles twice Friday into customer shops. ending a restriction that drew erodes the longstanding woman. ed that Tiwari has been living “They started business the sea off its eastern coast in its guardianship system that renders The Federal Investigation illegally in the country, while together in Dubai and after third weapons tests in just over women permanently as legal Agency (FIA) presented the Kamran gave him shelter and some time, Kamran brought a week. minors and allows their man along with his Pakistani also helped him prepare doc- Tiwari to Pakistan on a fake The North’s increased test- “guardians” —husband, father relative, who gave him shelter, tored documents. passport,” it said. ing activity is seen as brinkman- and other male relatives — to before a court on Friday, which An FIA official told PTI Tiwari married Kamran’s ship aimed at increasing pressure exercise arbitrary authority over remanded the duo to three-day that the agency had sought 14- sister, also converted to Islam on Seoul and Washington over them.The decision, following custody for further investiga- day remand for the two men. and changed his name to the slow pace of nuclear negoti- years of campaigning by activists, tion. He said the FIA raided Mohammad Bilal. ations. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff comes after high-profile attempts The FIA arrested the man, Tiwari’s residence in PTI said the launches were conduct- by women to escape their ed at 2:59 a.M. And 3:23 a.M. guardians despite a string of From an eastern coastal area but reforms including a historic did not immediately confirm decree last year that overturned EU’s IMF race down to two as Finland’s Rehn withdraws how many projectiles were fired the world’s only ban on female or how far they flew. motorists. Paris, Aug 2 (AFP) Bank of Finland chief The choice of the candidate to lead the The North fired short-range “A passport will be granted Olli Rehn has withdrawn from the race to be the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who by ballistic missiles on July 25 and to any Saudi national who sub- EU’s pick for leading the IMF, a French finance convention is a European, had exposed deep conducted what it described as mits an application,” said a gov- ministry official said Friday, leaving just two can- divisions within the EU and forced Le Maire to a test firing of a new multiple ernment ruling published in the didates in contention. call a vote. rocket launcher system on official gazette Umm Al Qura. Rehn’s departure from the vote of EU min- Southern countries chafe at the prospect of Wednesday. Experts say the The regulation effectively isters called by French Finance Minister Bruno seeing Dijsselbloem in the post because of his North is demonstrating its frus- allows women over the age of 21 Le Maire leaves just former Dutch finance min- tough stance against nations like Greece when tration over planned US-South to obtain passports and leave the ister Jeroen Dijsselbloem and Bulgarian he headed the group of EU finance ministers. Korea military exercises and country without their guardian’s Kristalina Georgieva, the current number two Writing on his Twitter account, Rehn con- stalled nuclear negotiations with permission, the pro-government at the World Bank, left in the race. firmed he was pulling out to find a unity can- the US, and its weapons tests Okaz newspaper and other local A second round of voting is now underway didate for the “exceptionally meaningful and could intensify if negotiations do media reported, citing senior to choose between Dijsselbloem and Georgieva, motivating job,” he wrote. not proceed rapidly over the next authorities. AFP the French ministry official said. AFP few months. AP Abe holds phone conversation Novel way to make immunotherapy work for lymphoma with new British PM Washington: Researchers have melanoma and lung cancer. lymphomas, said researchers found a novel way to use This type of immunother- from the Mount Sinai Hospital Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a phone con- immunotherapy drugs against apy, called “checkpoint block- in the US. versation with his new British counterpart Boris Johnson on treatment-resistant cancer that ade,” ramps up the ability of However, the study found Friday, the Foreign Ministry here said. starts in white blood cells called immune cells called T cells to that when this immunothera- It was the first conversation over the phone between the two lymphocytes, by combining fight cancer by removing the py is combined with a stem cell leaders since Johnson took office last week. them with stem cell transplan- “cloaking effect” that tumours transplant, which the Abe expressed concern about a possible negative impact on tation. use to hide from them. researchers call “immuno- Japanese firms operating in Britain if it quits the European Union The approach, described in Checkpoint blockade ther- transplant,” the process ramps without a deal, Xinhua news agency reported. the journal Cancer Discovery, apy is effective in several up the T cells to increase the According to the Ministry, the former London Mayor also dramatically increased the tumour types, but generally cancer-killing immune responded by promising to sufficiently consider such companies. success of the drugs in ineffective in non-Hodgkin’s response tenfold. PTI During the call, Abe urged Johnson to ensure an orderly exit from the bloc, the report said. The two sides also agreed to coordinate over the matter of the denuclearization of North Korea. IANS vivacity {art} 07 HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019

upur Kundu started out as a and content. She successfully dis- Kathak dancer and then hung plays hope beyond futility and the Nup her ghungroos to take up ecstasy of life. Her search for truth arts as a career. And if you step into and perspectives within her own the Visual Arts Gallery, you will find world is what endears her work to an abstractionist who arrests your Realm of harmony the minds and hearts of viewers. gaze with her dazzling and prismat- We can see that she mostly pursues ic tones. free brushstrokes of spontaneous She was unaware that she would NUPUR KUNDU’s works take the viewer to inner peace beyond struggle, between energy and action, as she careful- steer into the world of sharp geomet- ly devises a signature style that ric forms, pulsating colour palettes life and death, says UMA NAIR demonstrates a mature technique. and painstaking repetition years What surfaces are unique aesthet- after graduating from the Delhi feelings of despair , joy and hope for think of old themes and ancient pat- tonal colours. By applying elements very intuitive when it comes to ic qualities that arise out of mes- College of Arts. Over 20 years the future in her art. terns. of condensation and dispersion, painting. Sometimes I work furious- merising harmonies of blues, Nupur’s abstraction forged a recog- Nupur reflects on the pursuit of har- ly and complete a work with total greens and crimson tide currents, nisably unique character, shaped by INTENSIVE EXPERIMENTATION CONDENSATION AND DISPERSION mony between chaos and order, focus whereas some other works ticularly the larger one, colours creating a synergy of airy, feathery Indian philosophy and a preoccu- The canvases in this show rep- The beauty of her evolution is memory and history and the nuances require more discipline and time engage in furious dance. My act is blues with deeper sapphires, pation with the classical traditions of resent one of the most captivating that she preferred to meticulously of unseen and unfelt rhythms that lie commitment. The colours are given very performance–oriented. It is reminding us of dyes extracted both literature and music. examples of artistic abstraction in construct the canvas using both in the planes of what is organic and freedom to flow, move, and dialogue like dancing from one colour to from plants and flowers. Nupur is Nupur’s body of work. Over the past vertical and horizontal strokes. inorganic. with each other.” another. It is a pure dance creating a translator of great hope, and at ORGANIC MOTIFS few years through intensive exper- Look closer at her canvases, the first ‘I am blessed ,” says Nupur and When talking about her love for significant patterns of movement and the same time she also conveys the Nupur renders nature as well as imentation with various materials thing that impresses the viewer is the adds, “My passion is also my profes- dancing, she affirms, “It was my first rhythm covering space without over- magic of inspiration that must emotive moods through organic and techniques, Nupur began to richness of surface with many layers sion. Each experience of my life, my love. As a matter of fact the rhythm shadowing it. The space gets paint- come from within . These works at motifs, geometrical forms, repetitive develop her own signature style with superimposed by various techniques training as a dancer, my thoughts, my and colour of Indian classical dance ed, in fact, sometimes over-painted.” the show Tres Maestros by Allure brushstrokes and careful layering of unique strokes evoking letters, his- which produces an interesting palette vision, each emotion and spiritual has influenced my work. It is not alto- Art will take the viewer to inner impasto paint. Her palette mirrors torical remains and ruins and that combines a balance of restrained adventures is transformed as move- gether surprising that I treat colour CONTENT AND COLOUR harmony and peace beyond strug- her desire to embody ambivalent rhetoric from the past that make us as well as rich colours with flashes of ment and colour in my painting. I am as performance. On my canvas, par- Nupur proceeds to unify form gle, between life and death.

system where we extend love towards other human beings. “I read a lot about Kalidasa, Drops of love Meghaduta, Ritusamhara and could see how close he was with nature. As someone who has grown up in the Theatre director PRATEEK KUMAR recreates 90s, I have witnessed a time when the iconic Ashadh Ka Ek Din while adding his people shared a bond with nature.” And because of this, it was easy for own interpretation to it. By SAKSHI SHARMA Prateek to direct the play. Also, it is written “beautifully” and the actors explored every word completely. “Our primary idea was to take the audience to that zone and make them experience pain and heart- break, because feeling it is sometimes so beautiful. The idea that appealed me the most was Kalidasa and his love for nature. The way he has described the beauty of nature and woman is impeccable and I have no words for his description,” says he. In our fast-paced life, we are busy in the pursuit of our ambitions while forgetting the small pleasures of life. Prateek says, “Even when I used to act, I wondered whether as an indi- vidual do I want this or not?” Such plays compel us to delve into realities of life. Forget your troubles The way Mallika loved Kalidasa is not seen in contemporary times Summer AileyCamp in the US provides dance training and life skills to and so we experience how loving someone so unconditionally and youngsters with financial needs or with academic, social or family challenges whole-heartedly feels like. The direc- tor says he loves Indian classics and f all the mantras Anai half of those have some exposure tuition scholarship for a year of ancient culture. OEspinoza and her fellow to dance, but very few have pro- training, which is eligible for The director says that more than campers recite each morning at fessional training, said Atlanta renewal, Sales said. One scholar- him, it is the actors who have tried to AileyCamp, the eighth grader’s AileyCamp director Diane Caroll ship covers $800-$2,300 worth of bring in their interpretations of the favourite is this: “I am in control.” Sales. dance classes, depending on the play. “Mallika wrote notes to Kalidasa “It makes me believe I have “The most important thing is placement level. and wished that he would return the power to choose the right to accept campers that are will- Kameron Davis attended his soon. But when he did, she already thing,” she said. Anai is one of a ing to dance — they want to first AileyCamp about 10 years had a baby. A parallel was created by thousand students in 10 states this dance — because we are dancing ago, when he was in middle the actor by equating the notes with summer to attend AileyCamp, a most of the day,” Sales said. “But school, at The Fox Theatre in the baby signalling that both have the free six-week programme for the core of the program is person- Atlanta. He trained for three ow often have you felt the rains romantic life with Mallika. When he himself completely into it. It has lay- same place in her heart. This was not youngsters in financial need or al development.” years after that with the Atlanta Hand their tiny droplets beneath is invited by King Chandragupta II to ers which unveil gradually. He says, “As there in the play originally,” says he. with academic, social or family AileyCamp accepts 1,000 Ballet on a scholarship, and later the grey sky? They bring a melancholic his court in Ujjaini, he leaves his love a director, I was as excited to direct as The audience applauded as they challenges. middle schoolers in 10 states into became a dance instructor. Davis yet a strangely peaceful vibe. It’s the aside and goes to the court to fulfill his my actors were to do this role. So, we could see the intensity of the scene. AileyCamp was founded in a six-week summer program said he doesn’t think his mother time when the doors of love are personal ambitions. Mallika wants the thought that the audience might enjoy Not all written plays have the abil- 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri, by meant to teach dance techniques could have afforded dance class- unlocked. best for the man she loves and encour- it too.” The narrative was compelling ity to be staged. Only some do. world-renowned dancer, chore- and build self-esteem. Atlanta- es without the scholarship. And it’s this feeling that director ages him as well. He achieves fame and and the director wanted the audience Prateek says, “The play should keep ographer and director Alvin area campers rehearsed with Kids at school teased Davis Prateek Kumar taps into through his marries a sophisticated noblewoman, to experience it in the same manner. you guessing about what would hap- Ailey, who died later that year. In Atlanta Ballet instructors to pre- when he began dancing, but next Ashadh Ka Ek Din (one day in Priyangumanjari, while Mallika is left He says, “I come from a rural area pen next? It should have layers which addition to teaching the stu- pare for a final performance. AileyCamp offered a safe haven monsoon), which is an adaptation of heartbroken and alone. so I know about many intricacies, unfold. He further says that he prefers dents dance, the camp introduces The Atlanta camp ran this and confidence boost, he said. He a popular Hindi play by Mohan The director says that the story is which I have introduced in the set up. plays with emotional appeal. them to the visual arts, creative year from May 30 through July 5, said he enjoys giving back to the Rakesh. “Ashadh implies monsoon. I not just about love but it also aims to There is Dauri, a woven bucket, The play depicts Mallika’s selfless writing and other communica- concluding with a performance program by helping new campers realised that in summer, we crib and be thought-provoking while at the made by my mother as well as other love and commitment for Kalidas. In tion skills. It also teaches them July 6 in the city of Jonesboro, build their confidence. struggle in the scorching heat and love same time recreate the bygone era. small things from Bihar, which estab- terms of relationship the director feels how to eat well, resolve conflicts about 15 miles (24 kilometers) “It’s an open door to finding cannot grow in that season. It is Prateek says, “It bothers and compels lished the settings in a more authen- that instead of evolving we have and become leaders, according to south of Atlanta. Sponsors cov- new things, doing new things,” experienced only during the first us to lead us towards the solution. My tic manner.” Even while recreating the gone back instead. a description of the program on ered the cost of dance training Davis said. “When I got to showers of monsoon. People are able main motive behind this play was to play, an original touch coupled with During the course of a play, the the Alvin Ailey American Dance and attire, breakfast and lunch, AileyCamp, it just reassured me to love only when they are in a good recreate the love and nature of those some amount of creativity adds value director and actors too evolved. He Theatre website. field trips and classes for creative that, ‘Hey, it’s OK. Everybody is zone. And romance is best depicted times.” to the production. says, “Coming to the stage made us Atlanta Ballet’s Centre For communication and personal different. You shouldn’t be judged during this season.” The play belongs to an era far away During the play, one can feel that understand that emotion is a painful Dance Education has admitted development. by what you do just because not The play is centred around from today’s technological advance- in the hassles of modern lifestyles, we process but I love how I explored it about 100 students to its camp At the end of camp, Atlanta a lot of people do it.’” Kalidasa who is leading a peaceful and ments. This helped the director to zone have forgotten our roots and value word by word.” each summer since 2014. About Ballet offers 10 students a full- —AP

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WHEN: August 2 to September 1 WHEN: July 26 Bharatanatyam recital by 50 students of the foundation. expression. WHEN: August 2-4 WHERE: Gautam and choreographed by Pooja Pant. WHEN: TIME: 11 am to 7 pm WHERE: Ojas Art at 1AQ, Near Qutab to 30 TIME: 10 am to 7 pm WHERE: Open Palm Court, WHEN: July 27 TIME: 6.30 pm WHERE: Shiv Nadar Alliance Francaise, Lodhi Estate. August 3 to 11 WHERE: JLN Auditorium. Minar, Mehrauli. India Habitat Centre. School Auditorium, Gurugram. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Power shots With an eye on Assembly polls, the AAP govt offers free Big cat’s leap of faith electricity but will it be enough to get Kejriwal another term? hey may look jaded slogans but when it comes to governance in Delhi, it is the An increase in its population is gratifying but the tiger still faces problems, including the Tclassic bijli, sadak and paani (power, roads and water) issues which have worked frequent man-animal conflicts. A national-level strategy is needed to manage this interface in local elections. Particularly, the city’s power supply has been the most crucial swing fac- tor for the continuity of regimes. Power reforms were the reason the Congress, then led by Sheila Dikshit, got mass acceptability between 1998 and 2013. Her focus was on improving the quality of power supply through privatisa- tion of the electricity distribution sector. And when that frayed at the edges, the mess was a fertile ground for the Aam Aadmi HIRANMAY KARLEKAR Party (AAP) to emerge as a champion of people’s right to a good life. The party im Corbett wrote in the Man-Eaters questioned the privatisation model, alleging financial irregularities by distribution of Kumaon, the “tiger is a large-heart- companies (discoms) and suggesting a collusion between the Congress gov- ed gentleman with boundless courage ernment and the discoms to keep tariffs artificially high at public expense. In fact, and that when he is exterminated — power reforms have found mention as a key plank and a promise of an afford- as exterminated he will be unless pub- licJ opinion rallies to his support — India able living index in all its manifestos. Not only that, AAP has consistently detailed will be the poorer, having lost the finest of its rationale for the tariff, revenue and distribution to justify its claims and ensured her fauna.” Had the legendary hunter- execution to gain popular vote. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal intends keeping it turned conservationist and writer been alive, he would have noted with relief the that way and as he seeks another mandate; he has not changed Delhi’s power contents of the latest estimation report on tariff, calling it among the lowest in the country, and even announced free elec- the number of tigers, titled the Status of tricity for those who consume less than 200 units a month and a 50 per cent Tigers, Co-Predators, Prey and their Habitat, 2018, released by Prime Minister Narendra subsidy for those who consume till 400 units. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Modi on July 29, annually observed as Commission (DERC) also reduced fixed charges for most domestic connections Global Tiger Day. The report puts the num- by up to 84 per cent. The subsidy has, of course, been criticised many times ber at 2,967, which marks an increase of 33 per cent over the figure of 2.226 in the about its broad-based nature that allows many of the privileged to claim bene- estimated tiger count in 2014 and a phe- fits but that was revised last year to benefit the low consumption end. And Kejriwal nomenal 210 per cent over the 2006 figure has sweetened his latest announcement saying he has equalised free power for of 1,411. The increase is gratifying because it the poor with that of the city’s political elite. Some observers also point out that comes as a part of a continuing upward in the absence of a tariff hike, how is it possible to manage discoms with sub- trend since 2006. Besides it represents one sidy payments that will cost about `1,700 to 2,000 crore additional expense. of the few instances in which the Union or a State Government’s efforts have suc- Despite these naysayers Kejriwal has admittedly scored on power infrastructure, ceeded. It all started in 1970 when the improving the revenues and funds for power companies, eliminating red tape Union Government banned the hunting of and ensuring almost zero power cuts. But this toggling between populism, vision tigers throughout the country. Two other important developments followed in 1972. and institutional viability can prove costly if exuberant enthusiasm is not curbed The country’s first tiger census put the by rational discretion. number of the striped lords of the jungles kilometres. No human activi- the critical role played by the Innovation category for suc- suggestion for developing a The AAP regime has consistently built social capital that has strengthened at 1,827. More important, Parliament ty is allowed in their core Wildlife Crime Control Bureau cessfully innovating enforce- national level strategy for man- passed the Wildlife (Protection) Act, areas, while limited access is (WCCB) set up in 2006 under ment techniques that have dra- agement of human-tiger inter- its electoral traction. Its improvement of the public school infrastructure, teach- 1972, for protecting animals, birds, reptiles granted to the buffer zones the same amendment act that matically improved action face and dispersing tigers in ing standards and student performance has revolutionised the way we look at and plants. It prohibited the capturing, around these. Strong action is established the NTCA. against trans-boundary envi- compliance to its standard Delhi’s government schools. The “Happiness Curriculum” and the construction killing, poisoning or trapping of wild ani- being taken against poaching A statutory multi-discipli- ronmental crimes in India. operating procedure, ensuring mals, the injuring, destroying and remov- with rangers and forest guards nary body under the MOEFC, Earlier, in 2010, it had received active collaboration between of new classrooms in government schools have received accolades globally. The ing any part of a wild animal’s body, also being provided wireless com- to combat organised wildlife the prestigious Clark R Bavin district administrations, police doorstep delivery of services, the primary healthcare centres offering free con- forbade disturbing or damaging of the eggs munication systems, improved crime in the country, it collects Wildlife Law Enforcement and forest department person- sultations, the mohalla clinics, some regularisation of unauthorised colonies have of wild birds and reptiles. It further pro- weaponry and facilities for and collates intelligence per- Award for outstanding work on nel, and, when required, for all worked for the “common man’s” agenda. This despite AAP’s consistent run- hibited the picking, uprooting, destruction, rapid movement. taining to organised wildlife wildlife law enforcement. Not mob management to ensure acquisition and collection of specified Funded by the Union crime and disseminates the surprisingly, its actions, along safe capture or movement of in with the Centre on allocation of full statehood powers and constant delays on plants and trade in these. The Act also pro- Government, administered by same among State and other with those of other enforce- animals. infrastructure projects pending clearance. But AAP is desperate for consolida- vided for the creation of sanctuaries and the Union Ministry of enforcement agencies for ment agencies, have resulted in All this, however, will not tion of its votebase, which has slipped to a dismal 18 per cent in the May Lok national parks where wildlife would be safe Environment, Forests and immediate action. Its func- the arrest of 350 wildlife crim- help if State Governments clear and for restriction of entry into these. Climate Change (MOEFCC), tions also include the establish- inals and huge seizures of projects threatening the tiger’s Sabha polls from about 33 per cent previously. It has even slid to third position More, it provided punishment for each cat- and functioning under the ment of a centralised wildlife tiger/leopard skins, rhino survival. Two examples come in five Lok Sabha seats behind the Congress this time. The BJP’s vote percent- egory of crime. direct supervision of the crime data bank, co-ordination horns, elephant ivory, immediately to the mind. age is at 56 per cent and following victories in the municipal corporation, it is The Act was an important step as the National Tiger Conservation of actions by various agencies turtles/tortoises, raw mongoose Maharashtra sanctioned last Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act of Authority (NTCA), set up in enforcing the Act’s provi- hair, mongoose hair brushes, year the diversion of 467.5 hoping for a short-term cascading impact on the Delhi Assembly polls. But wor- 1912 (eight of 12) and the various State laws under the provisions of the sions and assistance to foreign protected birds, marine prod- hectares of forest land in ryingly for AAP, the BJP, in its bid to end a power drought in Delhi, is intensively prevailing until then offered little protec- Wild Life (Protection) authorities and international ucts, live pangolins, deer antlers Yavatmal district for a cement promoting a Mission 2020 campaign to ensure that the underprivileged pock- tion. It was, however, aimed at wildlife in Amendment Act, 2006, Project organisations to facilitate glob- and so on across the States. plant. Also, its recommenda- general and not specifically tigers. For the Tiger has made the most al action against wildlife crime. There is, however, hardly tion has led to the clearance, in ets, slum clusters and the Muslim community are provided with the benefits of latter, Project Tiger was launched on April important contribution to Among other things, it also any scope for complacence. principle, of 87.98 hectares of the Modi government schemes. It is this aggression in AAP territory that needs 1, 1973, with two objectives — identifica- increasing the number of tigers. helps to improve the capacity Human-tiger conflicts are land in Kondhali and a far stronger counter-script from Kejriwal than just power reforms. tion of the causes of shrinking tiger habi- One, however, has also to take of agencies combating wildlife becoming more frequent as Kalmeshwar ranges — barely tats, adoption of remedial measures and into account the efforts made crime to conduct scientific and the increase in the number of 160 km from Yavatmal — to an repair, to the extent possible, of the dam- to protect wildlife from crimes professional investigations and tigers continues along with explosives company in age already done; and, second, the main- against it, which has helped sig- assists State Governments to growing human encroachments Chakdoh for manufacturing Pipe dreams tenance of a viable tiger population. nificantly, particularly since successfully conduct prosecu- into their habitats in the form defence products. The project’s distinguishing feature has poaching to meet the demand tion for the same. of new settlements, more exten- Unfortunately, tigers do been the creation of sanctuaries, called abroad for tiger body parts for A proud feather in its cap sive farming, infrastructure, not vote. Nor do they con- The Hyperloop promises to revolutionise travel but Tiger Reserves, to protect tigers from their allegedly medical and has been the United Nation and environmentally-disastrous tribute to the funds of political questions remain about its economic viability poaching and other threats. Against nine aphrodisiacal value, has been a Environment Progamme’s con- industrial projects benefitting parties. spread over 9,115 square kilometres at the contributory factor in the ferring on it in November last blue-eyed entrepreneurs. In (The writer is Consultant he world is littered with expensive trans- beginning, there are now 50 of these decline in numbers. In this year of an Asia Environment this context, there is an urgent Editor, The Pioneer, and an portation infrastructure projects that are encompassing an area of 74,749 square context, one needs to recognise Enforcement Award in the need to implement the NTCA’s author) Tbarely used and even abandoned after a few years. There is the famous example of a brand new airport near Madrid, Spain, which S O U N D BITE was abandoned after a few months. In 2002, People are drinking urrak, Women are said to be femi- For decades China has taken The biopic (Mogul, based China inaugurated a magnetic levitation train feni. Is that causing can- nine and femininity means advantage of trade... It's time on Gulshan Kumar) is on cer? It is a known fact that they are fragile, compared to for that to stop. President track and in two months, I between the Pudong airport and the outskirts if you smoke, it causes their counterparts. A lady Trump has said we are will be announcing the of Shanghai, the harbinger of a massive net- cancer. Get a survey done. shouldn’t have to work nights. gonna fix this. And to fix it names of the actors as well requires determination. as the director. work of space age connectivity. While that train Former Goa Chief Minister Goa BJP's woman MLA Producer remains the world’s fastest commercially oper- —Pratapsingh Rane —Alina Saldanha US Secretary of State —Mike Pompeo —Bhushan Kumar ating train, with speeds touching 500 km per hour, it is nothing more than a tourist attraction today. The 30 km rack cost an eye-watering $1.2 billion in the early-2000s and it should serve as a cautionary tale for those who want to make India a hub for the new ‘Hyperloop’ technolo- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR gy. In essence, Hyperloop is ‘Maglev Plus.’ Magnetic levitation lifts a ‘shuttle’, Strange exchange Constitution and the elected which travels through an enclosed pipe. It operates ideally, in a vacuum, but real- Say no to religious appeasement Government is bound to exercise istically with very low air pressure, allowing the shuttles to move without any air its invulnerable dominance resistance at up to 1,000 km per hour. Such a system would make immense Sir — It is amusing that only his refers to the editorial, “Food democracy” against any such acts to protect three days after some 50 eminent (August 20). Food platform Zomato has served up the genuine interests of the peo- sense then as a transportation system between urban agglomerations located citizens came together to write Tan exemplary lesson on the idea of India by telling ple. Significantly, this anachronis- close to each other. Such as Mumbai and Pune, and it is no surprise that those an open letter to the Prime a customer, who had demanded his delivery agent be tic system is already debarred by who back the technology feel that this will make for a great test track. Sure, reduc- Minister, requesting action changed because he was a “Muslim fellow”, that the many of Islamic nations, includ- against “Jai Shri Ram” being company is proud of the country's diversity and “not ing Pakistan. Similarly, our apex ing the three-four hour travel time by road between Maharashtra’s industrial hubs used as a war-cry and the sorry to lose any business that comes in the way of court, too, has declared triple will be welcome but there are several caveats. First, there is little certainty on increase in religion-fuelled hate- our values.” Zomato's response is similar to what Ola, talaq as unlawful. It’s time for us who will fund this extremely extravagant programme. While the Maharashtra gov- crime such as lynching, anoth- the app cab service, had told a customer in Lucknow to shun this practice. er group of 62 celebrities last year, who had tweeted that he cancelled his cab TKM Kummbalamchuvattil ernment has given it ‘infrastructure’ status, the State government and the Centre responded to it in defence of the with a driver who had a Semitic name because he did Muvattupuzha are not investing any money. The estimated project’s price is a truly sky-rock- Government’s silence. Is the not “want to give his money to jihadi people.” eting $10 billion, and that is before the inevitable cost escalations, since the tech- Government not accountable to Ola had replied: “Ola, like our country, is a sec- Speedy delivery the citizens anymore? After all, ular platform, and we don't discriminate our driver part- threads, which we use for pooja or consume, are sold nology itself is currently in its testing phase. supporters of the Prime Minister ners or customers (on the) basis (of) their caste, reli- by Muslims. A lot of cotton handlooms or the famous Would the money be better spent on developing a regular high-speed train seem to have taken up the task gion, gender or creed. We urge all our customers and Kashmiri shawls, Benaras sarees are woven by Sir — Now that all cases related track between the two cities that tunnels through the Western Ghats instead? Or of answering for him. driver partners to treat each other with respect at all Muslims and it is hard to tell one weaver from the other. to Unnao rape have been shift- The 62 celebrities have writ- times.” It is sad to realise that the well of hatred is Remember the roadside mechanic who repairs our ed to Delhi, it is clear that the should money be poured into a unproven technology with immense potential but ten an open letter against the apparently bottomless. Now that the dam has burst, “stubborn” vehicles? Without tolerance towards Government and the law-enforc- possibly still years, possibly decades away from commercial application? Will “selective outrage and false nar- the poison comes out in jets, streams and rivers of another person's basic rights, chest-beating love for ing authorities have failed mis- the Hyperloop in India end up like the Maglev track outside Shanghai, a tourist ratives” and accused the writers hate, trying to consume anyone and everyone with a the nation becomes a superficial, hollow devotion. erably to render justice to the of the first open letter of not hav- Muslim name. It's time we realise that most of the sell- Jayatheertha SA victim though two years elapsed attraction that showcases the future that might have been? It is one thing to look ing condemned separatist slo- ers of flowers or fruits or various coloured sacred Hyderabad after the crime. The case cries at the future, but practicality should also come into consideration. Massive, futur- gans that were allegedly raised out for an early disposal. Rape istic infrastructure projects and technologies get politicians goggly-eyed but run- on university campuses. The cases must be dealt within a Chairperson of the Central the better” that the respondents Laws for good talaq Act is a brazen violation of fixed time-frame with early con- ning headlong into something without thinking it through is plain silly. Has any- Board of Film Certification claim is happening? Who knew the rights guaranteed by the viction. Rape should be made a one asked the question on who will use the ‘Hyperloop’ between the two cities? Prasoon Joshi stated that he that in the land of Mahatma Constitution to religious minori- non-bailable offence. If the project costs a bomb, then only the very rich or tourists can use it. After does not support anything that Gandhi, speaking the truth Sir — This refers to the editor- ties is overtly misleading. Sravana Ramachandran degrades human live. would become an act of defam- ial, “Divorced Opposition” The Constitution is supreme. Chennai all, in Shanghai, locals prefer taking the regular, slow subway train instead of the Why, then, do he and the ing the nation? (August 1). The allegation by the Religious outfits cannot trun- Maglev. We do not have the luxury of building infrastructure to make a point, we others not criticise hate crimes Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee Opposition/certain Islamic cate or modify the basic rights of Send your feedback to: have to build infrastructure to be used by a billion people. vocally? Is this the “change for Faridabad organisations that the triple their members conferred in the [email protected] HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 09 FIRSTCOLUMN A regulatory POINTCOUNTERPOINT I SPOKE WITH PAKISTAN AND INDIA; BUT THAT’S THE ANY DISCUSSION ON KASHMIR, IF AT ALL approach BATTLE, FOR A LONG TIME. IF I CAN, IF THEY WARRANTED, WILL ONLY BE WITH PAKISTAN AND WANTED TO, I WOULD CERTAINLY HELP THEM. ONLY BILATERALLY. It is the responsibility of the taxi aggregators to —US PRESIDENT —EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER ensure passenger safety. Monitoring app-based services is essential for accountability DONALD TRUMP S JAISHANKAR Time to stand up for real CHAITRA V While Modi’s first term performance may be open to debate, what the current victory has done ecently, the Karnataka Government asked taxi aggrega- tors like Ola and Uber to withdraw carpooling services is to highlight the fact that he can no longer get away by foisting the blame on his predecessors Rin Bengaluru. The Government said that the ride-sharing services were illegal as there is no relevant legal provision in the Karnataka on-demand Transportation Technologv Aggregators Rules, 2016, which currently governs the opera- tion of taxi aggregators in the State. Undoubtedly, these ride- sharing taxi services, wherein multiple passengers avail the same transportation facility at the same time along a common route, is an ideal supplement to the public transit system. This facil- ity is very likely to minimise the travel costs, level of green- house gas emissions and traffic congestion among other things. Although the shared mobility service has its own benefits, the main challenge facing it is that these services do not fit into DEEPAK SINHA our existing legal framework. The civil liability of the taxi aggre- gators like Uber and Ola for the damages caused by the car rime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent drivers during the course of a ride is uncertain. The inevitable electoral victory can be clearly attrib- question which arises is whether these car drivers are the uted to two essential arguments that he employees of the taxi aggregators, who hire them to provide was able to sell successfully, no matter transportation services. how cosmetic the value. First, that the PBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was a party with a On this issue, taxi aggregators like Uber have stated time and time again that the car drivers, who register with them to difference when it came to matters of honesty and integrity. Second, it was not a family concern and provide transportation services, are not “employees” but “inde- had no place for dynasts. Without any doubt, the pendent contractors” and, therefore, ineligible for any employ- Congress and some other Opposition parties are ee benefits. facing an existential crisis, having been voted out Legally speaking, as far as the manner of execution of the of power earlier for corruption and now because work is concerned, an independent contractor is not under the the voter has made its distaste for family-run con- direct control of the person who has employed him/her to do cerns pretty obvious, especially given the rather the work. On the other hand, an employee acts under the direct underwhelming performances of some of these control and supervision of his/her employer. Thus, the employ- very “families.” er is not vicariously liable for the tort committed by indepen- Unfortunately, if we go beyond the superfi- dent contractors in the course of work. cial, the reality on both counts is quite different. As the Report by the Association for Democratic CLEARLY, These taxi aggregators further contend that they only pro- Reforms makes it quite clear, as per their own TILTING vide a convenient forum to connect the riders with the self- declarations, the average assets of those in the TOWARDS THE employed car drivers. In this regard, it is pertinent to note here Union Council of Ministers is `14.72 crore, while US HAS NOT that the relevant provisions of the Karnataka On-demand 22 (39 per cent) of them have declared criminal BEEN WITHOUT Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, prescribe cases against them, of which 16 Ministers have ADVERSE that the taxi aggregators must issue brand stickers and iden- serious criminal cases pending. As a matter of fact, of its 301 members in the Lok Sabha, 116 CONSEQUENCES, tity cards to the registered car drivers and organise at least one AND DESPITE structured refresher training programme in a year. have declared criminal cases pending, just mar- ginally better than that of other parties and cer- ALL THE The taxi aggregators must also ensure that all the taxies RHETORIC AND at their command maintain uninterrupted contact with the con- tainly no indication of either honesty or integri- ty. POSTURING, IN trol room and that the vehicles entered in their licence do not Moreover, despite its claims to the contrary, HIS DEALINGS operate independently or accept bookings directly. They are con- the BJP is really no different from the family con- WITH BOTH THE tinuously tracked with GPS and GPRS facility, with the provi- cerns that it so disparages. It, too, is run by an US AND CHINA sion of a panic button to alert the control room of the aggre- extremely small and close-knit (REMEMBER THE gator as well as local police. “family”, albeit not related by blood, in WUHAN Simply put, these taxi aggregators control the manner of which other leaders are treated more as in the international community. Yet, in within the Valley. While levels of vio- Kashmir. This is what makes the busi- bystanders or retainers. SUMMIT?), MODI our own neighbourhood, in lence have been contained, for the pre- ness of insurgency tick and what the the work carried out by these self-employed drivers, thus bring- HAS EMERGED ing them under the purview of “employee”. On the other hand, While Modi’s performance in his first term Afghanistan, where the Taliban is on the sent, the Central Government has Government needs to tackle. may be open to debate, what the current victo- AS A WEAK AND ascendancy, Modi’s influence is as made little effort to push for an equi- Finally, where this divergence Ola, Uber drivers, who generally own the cars, have the free- PLIABLE dom to work on their own time, thus giving them more con- ry has done is to highlight the fact that he can good as non-existent and we find our- table political solution that can help between fact and fiction is most notable no longer get away by foisting the blame for the LEADER, UNABLE selves discarded by the wayside. negate insurgency. Of course, one may is in the Prime Minister’s dealings with trol over their work schedule. They are also free to work for prevailing difficult security, social, economic or TO STAND UP For us, Afghanistan’s importance is well be proved wrong with the recent the military. In these past five years, he their company’s competitors. The Karnataka On-demand law and order issues on his predecessors, some- FOR WHAT IS in the access it provides to the Central induction of a hundred companies of has made much of the military publicly, Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, gives lib- thing he had turned into a fine art then. And OBVIOUSLY IN Asian Republics through the Iranian the Central Armed Police Forces even constructing the long demanded erty to the registered car driver, who is in operation under one immensely challenging task is at hand for the OUR NATIONAL port of Chabahar. By succumbing to (CRPF), ostensibly to strengthen the National War Memorial in quick time. taxi aggregator to operate his vehicle simultaneously with any Government with the economy being in the dol- INTEREST American pressure over sanctions counter-insurgency grid. This seems Undoubtedly, as it is generally accept- other aggregator. This implies that the taxi aggregators have no drums, foreign investors jumping the ship, the against Iran, we have dealt a mortal odd given that there are more than ade- ed, his electoral victories also owe much absolute control regarding the time and manner of the work car- security environment far from being conducive blow to our Chabahar initiative and quate troops already available in the to the “surgical strikes” undertaken by ried out by registered car drivers, thus bringing them under the and the country’s foreign policy has just been hope of access to those Republics. sector. This action may well herald a the military. While scarce budgetary purview of “independent contractors”. upended by the actions of US President Donald Similarly, the re-emergence of the US- serious effort to break the political support for defence is understandable, To remove this ambiguity, the court’s opinion on the sub- J Trump. These problems, however, pale in com- Pakistan relationship from the shadows deadlock. We will have to wait and see given our difficult economic situation, parison to the fact that the BJP’s credibility rests has once again derailed our efforts to as to the manner in which the situation what is utterly incomprehensible is the ject is the need of the hour. The much-needed clarity on the solely on the popularity that Modi enjoys and isolate Pakistan internationally, a key develops in the coming days and fact that the Government spares no liability of taxi aggregators will also remove ambiguity with without him, it is likely to flounder very quick- strategy in Modi’s Kashmir policy. months. effort to demean, degrade and demor- respect to insurance coverage policies in cases of damages ly. Clearly, tilting towards the US has In this context, it is also worth alise our forces. caused by the the drivers during the course of a ride. The safe- Interestingly, his popularity depends signif- not been without adverse consequences, repeating that while much is made of Examples abound and are well ty of passengers is a growing concern with respect to shared icantly on the larger-than-life image he has been and despite all the rhetoric and postur- cross-border terrorism, even at the known to bear repetition, with the lat- mobility services as it involves sharing the cabs with unacquaint- able to generate as a leader, who is not only seen ing, in his dealings with both the US worst of times, foreign militants have est example being the manner in which ed people. High level of security technologies to help the rider as strong, bold, pragmatic and decisive but also and China (remember the Wuhan played only a marginal role in the ongo- a modified form of One Rank, One in trouble, strict screening procedures for drivers, effective mon- a very capable administrator, who is forward Summit?), Modi has emerged as a weak ing insurgency. While we must stay alert Pension (OROP), given by this very itoring by the control room can, however, address the safety thinking and empathetic. While much of this is and pliable leader, unable to stand up to avoid a Kargil repeat, we have to Government with much fanfare, is in issues. The larger question to ponder over is the responsibili- a carefully tailored media creation, the latest being for what is obviously in our national focus inwards. In addition, while the the process of being gutted. The prob- his participation in a survival-based reality show, interest. issue of funding of separatists by lem for the Prime Minister is that he ty of the taxi-aggregators. The answer to be sought is whether similar to what Russian President Vladimir Putin There is a similar disconnect with Pakistan receives enormous media can’t be all things to all people. More the taxi aggregators exercise sufficient control over the man- puts on, his inability to fully live up to the image regard to our internal security issues as attention, we refuse to acknowledge the importantly, we the people deserve to ner of work of the drivers so as to hold the former liable for he projects is quite evident. well as our military capabilities. bigger problem of domestic financing. know what exactly he stands for? So, the damages caused by the latter in the course of a ride. In this Take foreign policy for instance. No Prime Regardless of whether the Balakot Surely our intelligence agencies and the will the real Modi please stand up? digital age the old definitions of employer, employee, indepen- Minister, other than Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has episode should be seen as the “new nor- security establishment are quite aware (The writer, a military veteran, is a dent contractor hold no relevance. devoted as much time and effort to foreign pol- mal” or not, our Kashmir policy has not that the militant groups corner a per- consultant with the Observer Research (The writer is Assistant Professor, School of Law, Christ icy as Modi has done. He has been travelling made much headway, especially given centage of all Government contracts Foundation and a Visiting Senior Fellow (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru) much of the world to raise India’s stature with- the increase in popular discontent and developmental funds in Jammu & with The Peninsula Foundation, Chennai) When anything goes A few media outlets, who still hold on to the intent of objective journalism, have become victims of not only external forces, but also by the mess created by their more subjective peers. The battle for media freedom, in an era of subjective journalism and relative truths, will be messier this time round n’t a Sindhi, Baloch or Pakhtun Musharraf dictatorship in 2007. during a crisis, it is equally important across the world, we saw a concentrat- show-business and reaped the ratings. for all kind of opinions. But opinions nationalist either. He belonged to the There is nothing unique about for one to look for triggers within. ed attack on the whole idea of objec- After the success of Fox News, almost dressed as “facts.” Ironically, the attack Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) — one of this. Large protest movements have a Internal reasons that might be tivity. Vulgar post-modernism derid- all private news channels, which on the idea of objectivity was encour- the few Right-wing parties that were tendency of bringing together distinct contributing to the crisis often get ed objectivity as being an intellectu- mushroomed across the world, includ- aged by the media. But if objectivity against the Zia regime. ideological groups to address shared ignored when all the effort is being ally elitist tool to repress popular opin- ing Pakistan, adopted the same model. as an intent once bothered external In 1984, when the Zia dictatorship concerns. Consider the present sce- invested in pointing out external trig- ion. The gatekeepers were brushed The nature of the media as a busi- forces, adopting subjectivity can banned student unions, various Left- nario in the context of the kind of gers. Looking for internal triggers is aside and a new subjective idea of jour- ness changed. The intent of remain- become a self-destructive act. wing student groups and the student harassment and censorship the coun- important because, I believe, the cri- nalism started to take root. All of a sud- ing objective was now bad for business. Subjective journalism does not wing of the Right-wing Jamaat-i- try’s media has been facing these days. sis faced by the media today may be den, anybody could say just about any- When news media, show business and bother about objective things such as NADEEM PARACHA Islami, the Islami Jamiat Tulaba (IJT), If, for example, one media group slightly different than before. thing. popular opinion came together, the evidence. But this opens it up to n 1995, I came across a book writ- set aside their ideological differences comes under attack by the powers that To begin with, there is a battle That’s why what is being said — result was a new form of entertainment counter-accusations that also do not ten by a Pakistani political activist to protest together against the ban. At be, its peers are likely to either remain going on within the media between especially on TV news channels — is + a kind of “newstainment” that blurs bother with things such as proof. That’s Iin 1985, after he was released least for a month or two, the dictator- quiet or even celebrate! objective journalism and subjective mostly opinion. But opinions are not the line between fact and fantasy, truth why the nature of censoring today’s from solitary confinement where he ship was put under tremendous pres- How did this happen? Whenever journalism. The former is based on necessarily facts. As a US Senator once and lie. It became okay to come on TV media has become a lot more brazen had been mercilessly tortured by the sure, until the IJT decided to sudden- a profession, an institution or an indi- facts that are thoroughly investigated, correctly pointed out: “Everyone is or print in a newspaper or a website than before. It’s all subjective now, all police. As a young activist, the author ly exit the protest. vidual faces a crisis, the instinctive checked and cross-checked. Their entitled to their opinion, but not to “facts” such as: 9/11 was an inside job; “relative.” One man’s ban (on a media had participated in various protests During the same period, journal- thing to do is to point out the exter- agenda is simply to provide informa- their facts.” The whole Fox News that ancient Hindus were flying group) is another man’s act of patrio- against the reactionary Gen Zia dic- ists and their unions often cooperat- nal forces responsible for triggering the tion without any obvious bias towards model turned this on its head. around in spaceships thousands of tism, and another media group’s tri- tatorship (1977-88). In the early 1980s, ed to protest against what were called crisis. And on most occasions, the a particular political party or individ- Opinions were presented as facts and years ago; that one can derive energy umph. Typical post-modernist hog- accused of being a member of a “ter- “Zia’s black laws” against Press free- external forces are the triggers. ual, a state institution, a religion, a sect, anyone with a theory or a rant was wel- from jinns: That Malala’s shooting was wash. The few media outlets that are rorist communist outfit” and an doms. A detailed study by Philip E Pakistan has had a long history in an ethnicity, etc. come to appear on TV. This model was staged: That there were billions upon still holding on to the intent of objec- “Indian agent”, he was thrown in jail Jones of the 1968 movement against which certain state institutions, We can all agree that absolute a huge commercial success. Those, billions of dollars stashed by Pakistani tive journalism have become victims and constantly tortured in the various the Ayub regime saw similar left-right Governments and political parties objectivity is impossible, but at least the who thought they knew better than the politicians in foreign banks: That he of not only external forces threatened prisons of interior Sindh. Finally, in alliances taking shape. The late schol- have bullied, harassed, terrorised and intent to be objective (in the media) snooty experts and intellectuals, lapped or she was corrupt or a traitor, or an by their objectivity, but also by the 1985, he was allowed medical treat- ar, Khalid bin Sayeed’s study of the censored the media. However, if today was once there. That’s why, for exam- it all up. infidel or a racist, a sexist, immoral, fas- mess created by their more subjective ment in Karachi. 1977 movement against the authori- we begin to again point out these exter- ple, newspapers used to have what Conspiracy theories, distortions of cist, liberal fascist, et al. peers within the media industry. He was not a member of any com- tarian Z A Bhutto regime also speaks nal forces, we won’t be saying anything were called “gatekeepers.” Their job historical and contemporary facts All this is now okay to say and Therefore, this time the battle for munist outfit, nor was he a member of the left and right journalist groups new. We won’t be saying anything that was to safeguard the intent of remain- and the demonisation of imagined write as long as it is generating ratings, media freedom is and will be a lot of Zia’s most active opponent, the coming together. This happened again hasn’t already been said for over 40 ing objective and factual. enemies, all became acceptable con- circulation, likes and retweets. All more complex and messier. Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He was- during the movement against the years. It is being lamented again. But But from the 1990s onwards, tent. News journalism crossed into forms of media have become platforms (Courtesy: The Dawn) HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 money 10 CAPSULE Energy companies assured A CNAPS first for SBI, Shanghai branch n of securing funding: Pradhan PTI BEIJING The CNAPS, launched in 2008 by The State Bank of India's People's Bank of China (PBOC) provides PTI n NEW DELHI Recently, Andhra Pradesh Shanghai branch is now con- real-time settlement services for all HDFC shares gain has asked state-run power nected to China's National Indian energy companies are giant NTPC and Solar Energy Advance Payment System payments cleared in mainland China, as over 2 pc after Q1 not facing any challenge in Corporation of India (SECI) (CNAPS), becoming the first well as in all clearing banks in offshore earnings securing finances especially for lowering the tariff of power Indian Bank to operationalise from overseas markets, Union supplied from some solar pro- it, a senior bank official said on yuan centers, such as Hong Kong NEW DELHI: Shares of HDFC minister Dharmendra Pradhan jects. Friday. Ltd on Friday rose over 2 per cent after the company said on Friday. Pradhan said, "Our govern- The CNAPS, launched in rency, as well as foreign cur- reported a 46 per cent rise in The statement assumes sig- ment has requested state gov- 2008 by People's Bank of China rency. standalone net profit for the nificance as there are reports ernments to reconsider their (PBOC) provides real-time With total customer credit first quarter ended June 30. that some sovereign funds, decision, as this will jeopardise settlement services for all pay- of nearly USD 500 million and The shares of the company including Norway's State future investment in not only ments cleared in mainland staff strength of 40 people gained 1.75 per cent to close Pension Fund, have decided not the concerned state but also the China, as well as in all clearing that includes 32 Chinese at Rs 2,124.10 on the BSE. to invest or finance fossil fuel- country as a whole." banks in offshore yuan centers, nationals, the bank has always During the day, it rose 2.92 per based projects and businesses. About renewables, the min- such as Hong Kong. been at the forefront of facili- cent to Rs 2,148.60. At the "There is no challenge... I ister said, "This is the right time The CNAPS system is com- tating India-China trade and NSE, shares went up 2.34 per have mentioned in speech that to think of sale options like plemented by its internation- investments apart from serving cent to close at Rs 2,135.75. pension funds and others are blending electricity generated al counterpart, the CIPS live system on July 8, 2019, he the Indians working in China The country's largest mortgage keen (to invest)," the oil min- Recently, Andhra Pradesh has asked from gas power plants with (China International Payments said. in the field of IT and others, lender on Friday reported a 46 ister said at the BNEF Summit state-run power giant NTPC and Solar renewable energy. This will System or Cross-Border Inter- After being a member of the Swaminathan said. per cent rise in standalone net here. He was replying to a Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for further aid the process of emis- Bank Payment System), CNAPS, SBI Shanghai can also The bank extends bank profit to Rs 3,203.10 crore for query that whether Indian sion reduction." launched in 2015 with the offer real time transfer of local guarantee facility to Chinese the first quarter ended June energy firms are facing chal- lowering the tariff of power supplied He was of the view that this aim of boosting international funds within China by routing corporates undertaking vari- 30. The company had posted a lenges in getting funding par- from some solar projects option has the merits of bal- use of the Chinese currency, them through the PBOC. ous construction, tech, and net profit of Rs 2,190 crore ticularly from overseas markets. ancing the grid and optimum yuan. It eliminates the need of tie investment projects, he said. during the corresponding "India's growing energy sec- utilisation of the transmission The CIPS already has par- up and maintenance of The bank has also been April-June period of 2018-19. tor is attractive for foreign ward." able energy to sustain high infrastructure by comple- ticipants from multiple coun- accounts with multiple Banks extending term as well work- Total income (standalone) investors. It has repeatedly India is expected to get growth and energy access to menting the uncertain nature tries across the globe. for fund transfer, he said. ing capital credit facilities to increased to Rs 12,996.11 received funding from sover- investments of over USD 75 1.3 billion people. It is impor- of renewable energy generation The SBI is the only Indian The CNAPS will also be Indian corporates and com- crore in the first quarter as eign wealth funds, pension billion in gas infrastructure in tant to tap every source of with gas-based power, which bank to have obtained the used for cross border RMB panies promoted by Indians in against Rs 9,951.98 crore in funds, long-term strategic the next eight years, the min- energy, he added. will also aid in optimum util- license to do business in local payments which are hitherto China to facilitate Indian the same period of the investors from western coun- ister said, adding that Indian About incidents of states isation of our gas power plants. currency and also inducted to being made through local cor- investment in China, he said. preceding fiscal, HDFC Ltd said tries, Asian countries and the refineries have invested over Rs backing out on concluded The Central Electricity the CNAPS by the PBOC as on respondent banks. This will The bank has also been an in a regulatory filing. Middle East," the minister said. 30,000 crore for upgrading to power purchase agreements Authority (CEA) has project- date, K Swaminathan, Chief also give SBI opportunity to do active participant in local syn- Pradhan further said, "The BS-VI quality fuel production. and demanded for renegotia- ed 65 per cent electricity gen- Executive Officer of SBI, business of Bankers accep- dication arranged by major economy is projected to grow India will become USD 3 tion of tariff (lowering that), eration capacity from non- Shanghai told PTI on Friday. tance drafts (BAD), he said. foreign as well as Chinese at more than 7 per cent, which trillion economy this year and the minister said, "We are fossil fuel sources by 2030. The SBI has obtained the The SBI has started its rep- banks. will attract more funding. aims to achieve a USD 5 tril- mindful of the difficulties The minister also informed PBOC approval in December resentative office in 1997 and Other than the activities on Many companies have suc- lion target in the near future, being faced by investors in that hydrogen will be infused 2016 for implementation of the began its commercial opera- asset side, the bank has been cessfully raised funding the oil minister said. some instances where state into compressed natural gas in CNAPS and after successful tion in 2006. facilitating Indians working through overseas bond market To achieve this target, government is trying to rene- Delhi by December, which installation of various hard- Currently, it is the only in China in their remittance as and this funding route is like- Pradhan said, India needs gotiate some of the executed would be even more cleaner ware and software, testing it is Indian bank with license to well as other banking needs, he ly to grow many fold going for- secure, affordable and sustain- contracts." fuel. now connected to the PBOC deal in RMB, the local cur- said. Exide net profit up 7pc in June quarter KOLKATA: attery major Exide Industries on Friday reported a TCL for reduction of seven per cent on-year Coffee Day shares tank over 48 pc in 4 days increase in standalone net profit to Rs 224.29 crore in PTI n NEW DELHI Siddhartha's body was the first quarter of the current In four days of heavy selling, when import duty on open shares of the company have tanked recovered from a river near financial year. The company Coffee Day Enterprises stock Mangalore on Wednesday. had posted a standalone net plunged over 48 per cent in over 48 per cent, its market valuation The coffee tycoon seemed profit of Rs 209.92 crore four days to hit its fresh lower to be under severe financial during the corresponding cell TV panels has been eroded by Rs 1,956.6 crore circuit limit as wary investors stress before his death with quarter a year ago. During the to Rs 2,110.40 crore on the BSE PTI n NEW DELHI took to selling amid slew of his Coffee Day Enterprises' April-June period, its net negative news aswirl about the liabilities doubling to over Rs turnover was at Rs 2,779.25 crore, as against Rs 2,772.46 China-based consumer elec- company. circuit of Rs 99.90 on the BSE. pendent director S V 5,200 crore and his unlisted crore during the quarter ended tronics firm TCL Electronics, In four days of heavy sell- At the NSE, it cracked 10 Ranganath as the interim ventures for realty and hos- June 30, 2018. Commenting which is investing Rs 2,000 ing, when shares of the com- per cent to its lower circuit chairman of the company to pitality having similar levels on the earnings, Exide MD and crore to set up a new manu- pany have tanked over 48 crore on the BSE. limit and one-year low of Rs replace its founder VG of debt, as per regulatory fil- CEO G Chatterjee said demand facturing facility in Tirupati, per cent, its market valua- On Friday, the scrip plum- 99.45. Siddhartha, who was con- ings with stock exchanges of automotive batteries Friday asked the government tion has been eroded by Rs meted 9.96 per cent to a fresh Coffee Day Enterprises firmed dead, days after he and the corporate affairs remained under pressure, to "reconsider the import duty" 1,956.6 crore to Rs 2,110.40 52-week low as well as lower on Wednesday named inde- went missing. ministry. while growth in UPS, telecom on open cell television panels. and otherinfrastructure TCL, which aims to be at segments continued in the the second spot in next three reporting quarter. years in the TV segment, said Companies Godrej Agrovet reduction in customs duty import television would act as "catalyst" for the Tata Motors, Tata Power to brands as TCL, which are panels in open- Q1 profit investing in India and would cell state, which down 4 percent boost domestic manufacturing require further under Make-in-India. install charging stations in Hyd "We hope that the govern- assembling with at Rs 78 cr ment would reconsider the value addition PTI n NEW DELHI PTI n NEW DELHI towards faster adoption of import duty and other cess before being electric vehicles in the coun- that are being currently Godrej Agrovet Friday Tata Motors and Tata Power on try," he added. IndiGo ties up Ashok Leyland charged," TCL India Managing shipped to reported 4 per cent decline in Friday said they have come The chargers will be oper- shares drop nearly Director Mike Chen told PTI. market for sale consolidated net profit at Rs together to install 300 fast ated by Tata Power and will with global 7% post sales data "This will act as a catalyst for 77.6 crore for the quarter charging stations by the end of adhere to Bharat Standard (15 brands like us to fast-track the TCL has sold 3.5 lakh units ended June 2019. It had post- this fiscal in five cities -- kW) for the initial 50 chargers. travel NEW DELHI: Shares of Ashok investment and for introduc- of LED TVs last year and ed a net profit of Rs 81 crore Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Going forward, companies Leyland on Friday dropped tion of the latest technology in expects to continue the same in the year-ago period. Bengaluru and Hyderabad. also plans to have charging sta- aggregator nearly 7 per cent after the the country," he added. level of growth. Total income rose to Rs As part of the initiative, the tions that will adhere to 30-50 company reported 28 per At present, imported open "In the first half of this 1,712.8 crore during April- companies on Friday inaugu- kW DC CCS2 Standard. PTI n NEW DELHI cent decline in total sales in cell television panels attract year (January-June), we have June 2019 from Rs 1,488.2 rated seven charging stations in Tata Motors president, elec- July. The scrip plunged 6.60 five per cent customs duty. sold 3.5 lakh units and crore in the corresponding Pune to enable the e-mobility the potential electric vehicle tric mobility business and cor- IndiGo announced on Friday per cent to close at Rs 64.40 Companies import televi- expect to sell much more period of the previous year, drive in the city. owners," Tata Power MD and porate strategy Shailesh that it had entered into a part- on the BSE. During the day, it sion panels in open-cell state, than that in the second half the company said in a state- Over the next two months, CEO Praveer Sinha said in a Chandra said the chargers nership with a global travel dropped 11.74 per cent to Rs which require further assem- as in India, most TV sale ment. they plan to install 45 more statement. could be accessed by any elec- aggregator that will allow the 60.85 -- its 52-week low. On bling with value addition happens during the festive Godrej Agrovet is into ani- chargers across other four Tata Motors CEO and MD tric vehicle user having cars latter's users to book tickets the NSE, shares of the before being shipped to mar- season," he added. mal feed, crop protection, oil cities. The chargers will be Guenter Butschek said the compatible to the above charg- of the budget carrier's flights. company declined 6.24 per ket for sale. The company is operating palm, dairy, poultry and installed at Tata Motors deal- partnership is an important ing standards. The partnership with cent to close at Rs 64.55. In TCL is presently at fifth in India under two brands -- processed foods businesses. erships, certain Tata Group milestone in company's jour- Tata Power and Tata Motors Skyscanner, one of the terms of volume, 82.92 lakh position in the Indian TV TCL an iFFalcon. The former The consolidated results retail outlets and other public ney to offer complete ecosys- have jointly developed a charg- world's? leading travel search shares were traded on the market and according to GFK is primarily for the offline of June quarter include finan- locations. tem solutions and offer ing tariff for Tata Motors EV engine, will not only enhance BSE and over 14 crore units data, it had 5.3 per cent mar- brick and mortar shop and the cials of Godrej Tyson Foods "Our aim is to make EV peace of mind to its cus- customers. access to Indian destinations on the NSE during the day. ket share in June this year. latter caters the online sales and Godrej Maxximilk charging as fast and easy as tomers,. Currently, Tata Power has 42 but also place them more Ashok Leyland on Thursday "We are aiming to be num- channels as Amazon and which became subsidiaries of possible for all the Indians "We remain committed to charging points in Mumbai. prominently on the world reported 28 per cent decline ber two player in next three Flipkart. the company on March 27, and we are very pleased to the sustainable mobility mis- The company has signed pacts map, according to IndiGo in total sales at 10,927 years by 2022," said Chen According to him, it is third 2019. partner with Tata Motors, sion and will continue to work for setting up commercial scale chief commercial officer vehicles in July as against adding that the company is largest TV brand on Amzaon Hence, the results are not with whom we jointly identi- towards bringing aspirational electric vehicles charging sta- William Boulter. 15,199 units in the same growing over threefold every and is at fourth position on comparable with the year-ago fied high priority locations e-mobility solutions for the tions at HPCL, IOCL, and "This integration will be a month last year. year. Flipkart platform. period, it added. which could be preferred by customers, leading the drive IGL retail outlets. gateway for Skyscanner users to access a wide network of domestic and international IndiGo flights at affordable fares, while we deliver an on- Beijing vows to strike back at US over tariffs threat time, courteous and hassle- free experience," Boulter said. PTI n BEIJING the core interests of the coun- Friday. of trade... It's time for that to The chief commercial offi- try and its people," Hua said, When he announced the stop," Pompeo said, accusing cer said the partnership The trade war between the adding that Beijing did not China has tariffs on Twitter, Trump said Beijing of "protectionism" and would enable economic United States and China esca- want a trade war "but is not imposed tariffs Beijing had agreed "to buy "predatory tactics" to give its growth through "inbound lated on Friday as Beijing afraid to fight one if necessary." agricultural product from the companies an advantage in tourist spends". threatened to unleash "coun- She did not specify what kind on $110 billion US in large quantities but did global markets. Skyscanner said the inte- termeasures" against US plans of measures China would take, in American not do so." Just hours earlier, Washington has accused gration highlighted the aggre- to impose tariffs on $300 bil- but in the past Beijing has hint- goods, almost China had said it had started to China of using a state-directed gator's commitment to help lion in Chinese goods. ed that it could restrict exports make more purchases of US economic model, unfairly sub- its partners like IndiGo President Donald Trump of rare earths that are vital to all of the farm goods. sidising production and steal- expand into new markets. jolted US and Asian stock mar- the US technology industry, products it "Additionally, my friend ing US technology. "What's more, it means that kets as he issued the threat just and it is also drawing up a President Xi said that he would Trade relations with China our 90 million monthly active a day after US and Chinese blacklist of "unreliable" for- imports from stop the sale of fentanyl to the have swung between progress users will have even more trade negotiators revived talks eign companies. the US United States -- this never and disaster, appearing to col- choice on Skyscanner's trust- aimed at ending the year-long Trump's announcement happened, and many lapse in May only to be revived ed platforms," Mike Ferguson, dispute. means virtually all of the $660 Americans continue to die!" two months later after Trump commercial director, Asia- "China expresses its strong billion in annual two-way trade September 1, and come on top can do less, depending on means they will take place just Trump said, referring to the and Chinese President Xi Pacific, Skyscanner, said. dissatisfaction and resolute between the world's two biggest of the 25 percent tariffs on $250 what happens with respect to after the new tariffs take effect. highly potent and addictive Jinping agreed to a truce at a With around 49 per cent opposition to this," foreign economies will have tariffs on billion in Chinese imports a deal," he said at the White "Slapping on tariffs is defi- opioid. meeting in June. share of the domestic market, ministry spokeswoman Hua it. already in place. House. nitely not a constructive way to US Secretary of State Mike "We expect this (tariffs) step IndiGo is the leading airline Chunying said at a regular China has imposed tariffs on Trump later raised the pos- After resuming face-to-face resolve economic and trade Pompeo directed more criti- to make China less keen to in India. Having a fleet of press briefing. $110 billion in American sibility he could increase the talks in Shanghai this week, frictions, it's not the correct cism at China at the meeting of achieve a deal and more deter- over 200 aircraft, the low-cost "If the US implements the goods, almost all of the prod- duties to "well beyond" 25 per- trade negotiators were set to way," Chinese Foreign Minister Southeast Asian nations that mined to prepare itself for airline offers over 1,400 daily tariff measures, China will ucts it imports from the US. cent. "The 10 percent is... for a reconvene in Washington in Wang Yi said on the sidelines Wang also attended in long-term economic tension flights and connects 56 have to take necessary counter- Trump said 10 percent duties short-term period and then I early September for another of a regional meeting of top Bangkok. with the US," Oxford domestic destinations and measures to resolutely defend on $300 billion will take effect can always do much more or I round of discussions, which diplomats in Bangkok on "China has taken advantage Economics said in a note. 19 international destinations. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Saturday August 3, 2019

Celebrating International Breast Feeding Week, actress Neha Dhupia shares a video of her feeding daughter Mihr while speaking about her roller-coaster motherhood ride, writes K RAMYA SREE NO APOLOGIES! #FREEDOMTOFEED IS ALL THAT WOMEN ASK FOR

ecoming the parent of a new born is both a life-altering B gift and an immense respon- sibility. Supporting healthy brain development in babies and young children, protecting infants against infection, WHEN MYTHOLOGY decreasing the risk of obesity and diseases, reducing health- care costs and protecting nurs- ing mothers against ovarian cancer and breast cancer, the part of the package. I mean benefits of breastfeeding for it’s amazing how the mommy children and mothers are wide brain works on autopilot, spread. you know, resting the baby’s Yet, policies that support head just right when you’re INTERTWINES breastfeeding — such as paid nursing her or knowing maternal leave and breastfeed- when she is done and of ing breaks — are not available course becoming the burping to most mothers worldwide. To expert in the world.” add to this, breastfeeding is The actress also empha- considered a taboo for many sised that mothers do not people across the world. But need to be apologetic about WITH THE PRESENT women have stepped forward breastfeeding. She also said to break the stereotypes and that there should be more talk about this ‘natural process’ discussion around the subject A city-based artist unveils that every mother goes and no taboo around it. through post giving birth. Stressing on the need to Celebrating international breastfeed a baby for the first about the unexplored facets breast feeding week, B-wood’s versation... as mothers we Mehr that is November 18, six months, the actor said that latest mommy, actor Neha need #freedomtofeed ... #inter- 2018, Neha says, “It’s been a she continues to breastfeed of Indian mythology with his Dhupia launched a campaign nationalbreastfeedingweek little over eight months since Mehr even today, adding “It #freedomtofeed, demanding @freedomtofeed #ItsNotAnAd we embarked on this roller- makes you realise the impor- unique digital sketches to that women should have the (sic).” coaster ride. And there is no tance of a support system and freedom to feed their babies. The video shows various better day than today and no a lack of it.” SREENATH S KURUP On Friday, the actor shared glimpses of Neha kissing Mehr, better time than now to talk After a lot of speculation, a video on her Instagram han- cuddling her, feeding her and about how truly grateful I am Neha Dhupia married Angad rt has always India, you find yakshikas, dle where she was seen breast putting her to sleep. The for all the joy that the little Bedi in May last year and Angad been a favourite who are the guardians of the feeding her daughter Mehr. actress also shared some of her one has brought into our confirmed the speculation that terrain for temple and are more devil- However, the baby’s face has experiences as a new mother, lives. You know, I’m not she was pregnant before they got A mythology and ish in nature. There is yak- not yet been revealed by the including her sleepless nights going to lie, motherhood married. their characters, shika in necklace worn by actress and how she became an expert hasn’t been easy. The sleep- On the work front, Neha but what makes Shoorpanaka which is the Neha wrote, “#free- in burping. less nights, sometimes you’re was last seen in the Kajol’s Soham Bhowmick’s works embodiment of both god domtofeed — an initiative by In the video which begins feeling like a mere food Helicopter Eela and she con- different from others is his and devil.” Neha Dhupia Let’s start a con- showing the birth date of source, but the blues are all tinues to shoot for Rowdies. perspective and layers given Soham has also looked to characters from our own into pivotal characters like myths. With his series of dig- Shikhandi, who is a eunuch ital sketches named Mythya and plays the backbone in Muse, the artist has tried to this epic. Even the garland interpret various layers that worn by Shikhandi has a our mythology has given to story, which made her what CAPTURING EMOTIONS such characters and takes an she is today. ironical stance towards it. The postures given to each Always fascinated by and every character is based mythology and curious on Bharatanatyam, the form about how these stories have of which is also a blend of come up, Soham feels that storytelling and martial arts. ONE LENS AT A TIME the contexts in which the Even the way in which mythology has been penned Draupadi aka Yagsaini, has here are examples given the right opportunity. Vidya Niketan, a basti school aren’t superficial in today’s been given a tilaka with five Witness the aplenty of kids And one such example is in Nandi Nagar. The exhibi- time. marks, denotes to be the from underprivi- Public Spaces, a photography tion is a part of the Teach for “Take the incidence of consort of five. The flowing beauty, leged back- exhibition at Goethe India project. lynching, even in ancient hair confers the vengeance T grounds doing Zentrum organised by more times characters like Sita against Kaurava and her traditions, culture wonders when than 20 students of Khusbow continued on page 12 and Draupadi were subject- pledge that she would only ed to it,” he said, adding, “one braid it after the latter’s elim- and people of must try to be more con- ination. Even the mudra of scious and look forward to her hand denotes self Hyderabad utilising the scriptures than penance. following it.” He has also portrayed a When you enter a temple in south captured by Soham, who has por- fusion of Saraswathi — god- India, you find yakshikas, who are the trayed Shoorpanaka in many dess of knowledge — more than 20 different way says, “The first embodied as peaceful in guardians of the temple and are more thing that comes to mind is nature and Kali — an inde- devilish in nature. There is a yakshika school that she shouldn’t have a pendent force who is not in necklace worn by Shoorpanaka nose. I didn’t want that par- ruled by any societal norms. ticular feature to be charac- “Here, I wanted to show which is the embodiment of both god students in a teristic as there are a lot more that you can be one, and yet and devil layers to her that are unex- perform two different func- SOHAM BHOWMICK photography plored, but we only see her tions.” as an evil woman who want- Another one is the depic- exhibition, ed to snatch someone’s hus- tion of Garuda, giving nec- with him, which is why the organically over time. He band.” tar to his siblings, the ser- background of this character said, “I used to sketch, ‘Public Spaces’, Soham observes that there pents. Whereas, in reality, has been given a dark shade.” doodle and keep observing are stark differences in the eagles and snake are enemies Soham is an architectur- things and have developed reports V south Indian and north by nature. “Garuda is a char- al designer by profession this fascination towards Indian style of attires. “When acter in isolation and has lots and mentions that his inter- mythology from child- SATEESH you enter a temple in south of grey shades associated est for sketching evolved hood.” REDDY 12

Hyderabad Saturday August 3, 2019 what’s brewing?

CITY GUIDE THEATRE MUSIC CHUHALBAAZIYAAN SAFARNAMA l This theatrical version of light-hearted lRenowned singer Lucky CAPTURING EMOTIONS conversations that Urdu authors Ismat Chugtai Ali will take you on a ride and Saadat Hasan Manto shared aims to show through his soulful that despite their intellectual nature they both melodies along with his enjoy their share of light conversations. other popular numbers. August 4, 7.30 pm, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills. August 10, 7.30 pm, Shilpakala Vedika, ONE LENS AT A TIME Madhapur. continued from page 11 EXHIBITION To capture the essence of the TRACES OF SOLITUDE city, the students went to places like lArtist Harsha Andukuri will Charminar, Moula Ali and so on showcase a portrait series with photography experts. MAA BHOOMI Amita Talwar, founder of Art for l A political drama dealing with the atrocities of that highlight women and Causes, says, “Every year, we come Zamindars and the autocratic rule of the Nizam their testament to the up with a different programme to of Hyderabad, it gives us a glimpse of rural life vulnerabilities posed by inspire school children from in Telangana, and also how people suffered solitude. underprivileged backgrounds to under the heavy burdens of taxations and Ongoing, until August 5, 11 pursue various professions.” exploitation. am to 7 pm, The Gallery “Previously, we have conducted August 3, 7.30 pm, Phoenix Arena, HITEC City. Cafe, Banjara Hills. painting and music programmes and this time we chose photogra- LIKE THE AIR I BREATHE phy. We took 20 students of Khusbow Vidya Niketan to various lArtist Bakula places in the city to help them learn Nayak exhibits her photography techniques from paintings inspired experts,” she added. by the beautiful Amita said that the programme epic love poem spanned eight Sundays in the last Ritusamharam three months. She adds, “All cam- and vintage eras used by the students are basic. ANDHERE MEIN ephemeras. However, they managed to master l candid shots. We deployed five The play directed by Vinay Varma is an August 3, 6.30 photography experts to help stu- adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Black Comedy. pm, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Banjara Hills. dents learn the nuances of photog- The story is about a sudden blackout taking raphy.” place in a family which leads things into more OXFORD DRAWINGS chaos. She further said, “We woke up l This exhibition August 4, 7.30 pm, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan early every Sunday and travelled to showcases exquisite select places in a mini bus. We give Auditorium, Basheer Bagh. them some time to observe the works by renowned places and later tell them to cap- and eminent artist KG ture whatever they want. Students Subramanyan done in also learned how to respect people the year 1987-88 while and interact with people about dif- he was at Oxford. ferent cultures and traditions.” Ongoing, until August Lazar Souri, a class X student of 13, 5 to 7 pm, Taj the school, says, “I didn't know Falaknuma Palace, anything about photography before IS KAMBAKHT SATHE KA KYA KAREN? Falaknuma. this programme and now I have l learned many things. Here, I am This play is an adaptation of a Marathi play showcasing my work which penned by Rajiv Naik. The play revolves around ART FOR A CAUSE explains the importance of water. tribulations faced by a couple in balancing their lThe first solo painting exhibition by 15-year-old For me, photography is like a fes- married and professional lives. Pranav Sai Jasti will be organised to raise funds tival of colours. I interacted with August 3, 7.30 pm, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills. to support the healthcare of the underprivileged. many people during the event. It Alongside the exhibition, Pranav will also perform was a great experience and has Previously, we have KAIFI AUR MEIN music with his band The Outlaws. inspired me to take up photogra- conducted painting lA theatrical and phy in the future.” August 3 and 4, 11 am to 6 pm, State Gallery of Another student, Swathi Devi and music musical journey which Art, Madhapur. Poornika, shares, “This pro- programmes and this time we will be Shabana Azmi's tribute to her gramme helped me learn how to chose photography. We took interact with unknown people. I father Kaifi Azmi. want to become an IPS officer and 20 students of Khusbow Vidya Javed Akhtar will communicating with people is an Niketan to various places in enact Kaifi in this important aspect of the job. the city to help them learn venture. Photography is a great field where August 11, 7 pm, Shilpakala Vedika, Madhapur. one can express difficult situations photography techniques from without saying anything.” experts The exhibition is on display till GET YOUR EVENT LISTED: To get your events listed, please send your details August 12 at Goethe Zentrum AMITA TALWAR between 10 am and 6 pm. FOUNDER, ART FOR CAUSES along with a poster and contact number to [email protected]

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Hyderabad Saturday August 3, 2019 tollywood Prakash Kovelamudi, Director Harsha Kanika Dhillon split Vardhan zeroed in Certain reports are connecting Prakash-Kanika on Italy as the AN ITALIAN JOB separation with Dia Mirza and Sahil Singha's setting and the parting. While Kanika slammed the reports, Dia weather is apt for SUDHEER took to Twitter to clear the air shooting only FOR elugu-Hindi Filmmaker husband, have been romantically involved during October or he Pioneer earlier reported that actor Prakash Kovelamudi and with each other in the recent past. Sudheer Babu and actor-turned-film- his writer-wife Kanika However, Kanika slammed the reports for March. However, maker Harsha Vardhan will be com- T Dhillon have announced using her name in Dia’s separation from ing together for a romantic action their separation on Sahil. since the actor is T thriller packed with twists and turns Thursday. In an interview With some Bollywood reports indicat- (Dec 11). The film was to flag-off ear- to a Bollywood portal, they revealed ing that Kanika’s closeness with Sahil that they split two years ago much Sangha led to his split with Dia, the writer occupied for the lier this year, but there’s a major change in plan. before they started shooting for Ekta chose to slam such reports. “It’s ridiculous Sources close to the project told us that Harsha Kapoor’s production venture how two individual reports are being inter- rest of the year, is planning to take it in front of cameras next Judgementall Hai Kya, which linked. I have never met Dia or Sahil in March-April. The director zeroed in on Italy as released last week. Kanika wrote my entire life. This is baseless and mali- the foreign shoot the setting and his vision requires the film to be the film, while Prakash, son of vet- cious,” Kanika said. shot in either October or March-April next year. eran K Raghavendra Rao, direct- Dia Mirza too came down heavily on “Harsha has scouted locations in Italy earlier this ed it, thus marking his Bollywood the speculations. “This is to clarify and put will take place May and blocked his favourite places. The , finds weather is conducive to shoot in debut. to rest all kind of speculation that is being next year October or in March, while it is The two, who were married bandied about by a certain section of the impossible to shoot in the other since 2014, emphasised the fact media regarding my separation with NAGARAJ months. With Sudheer Babu occu- that they remain friends and that Sahil. It is most unfortunate to see the level their decision, to go their sepa- of irresponsibility exercised. What is even pied with IndragantiV and Mohana former GOUD Krishna’s thriller rate ways, was mutual. They are more unfortunate is that our colleagues’ badminton player Pullela also open to professional collab- names are being tarnished and maligned Gopichand biopic (with Praveen orations in the future. Prakash by this media. As a Sattaru) for the rest of the year, has also directed Size Zero, woman, I will not October was ruled out,” starring Anushka Shetty, based stand for another informed a highly placed source on Kanika’s script. woman’s name close to the development. Harsha Vardhan It is said that being used so The source further added Kanika and irresponsibly to that Harsha would start filming year, Harsha, who asrecently a circle performedinspector, hasin Sahil perpetuate a lie,” early next year in Hyderabad, Brochevarevaru Raa Sangha, Dia tweeted on followed by the Italian outing. shifted his attention to acting assignments. One Dia Friday. “He will film for 20 days in of the most underrated actors of our times, he Mirza’s Hyderabad before jetting off with has green-lit Trivikram’s film with Allu Arjun for- the team to Italy for a 50-day out- where he will be seen in a full-length role, play- mer ing. The film has a fair dose of com- ing Tabu’s brother in the family entertainer. He has also given his consent to feature in Chinni puter-generated shots and Harsha is Akshara and another new film with planning in such a way that by the Krishna’s time he returns to Hyderabad after fresh faces. “Harsha wants to wrap up his act- wrapping up the European leg, the ing assignments by the end of the year and wants to shift attention to the pre-production of his effect shots are in place. This way there directorial project early next year,” the source wouldn’t be any hassles with the release concluded. date,” the source noted. Sudheer Babu With the project deferred to next Harsha Vardhan will film for 20 days in Hyderabad before jetting off with the team to Italy for a 50-day outing. The film has a fair dose of computer- generated shots and Harsha is planning in such a way that by the time he returns to Hyderabad after wrapping up the European leg, the effect shots are in place. This way there wouldn’t be any hassles with the release dateA SOURCE

VISWANT is Prakash Boyfriend for Hire Kanika Dhillon Kovelamudi erintha and Manamantha fame Ramachandran in the female lead roles while Viswant will be playing the lead role Sivaji Raja and Raja Ravindra form the support- in BFH (Boyfriend For Hire), the ing cast. Written and directed by Santosh muhurat of which was held in Kambhampati, the film, a production venture K Hyderabad on Friday. Producer Yash of Venu Madhav Peddi under Swastika Cinema Rangineni graced the launch ceremo- banner, will go to floors from August 26. Gopi ny as a guest. A new-age roman- Sundar is on board to deliver the musical accom- tic comedy, the film will see paniment. It's a wrap for Malavika Satheesan and George Reddy Pooja n the making for a long time, the first The first look of Sandeep look of George Reddy, featuring Vangaveeti fame Sandeep Kumar, was Viswant Kumar as George Reddy I unveiled recently. A joint production venture between Mic Movies, Sillymonks was released recently, Studios and Three Lines Cinema, the film, directed by Dalam fame Jeevan Reddy, has and Ram Gopal Varma completed its shooting and is presently in post-pro- Malavika Satheesan duction. The film has got Ram Gopal Varma all excited since Jeevan had assisted Varma in the past. took to Twitter to thank “A biopic on the ferocious rebel youth icon George Reddy, who was killed in Osmania Campus in 1972. the cast and the crew Thank you Sandeep Madhav for becoming him, Jeevan for directing and Sudhakar Reddy for filming it. George Reddy amar rahe,” he posted on Twitter. Shot in Hyderabad, Kerala and Medak, the film deals with the mark that George, dubbed as Che Guevara of Osmania University, left on student politics, his ideolo- gies, and the way he led his life before communal elements brutal- ly murdered him in broad daylight. The 25-year-old’s death led to the formation of Progressive Democratic Students movement as a formidable force against fascism Harish forays in the university. Speaking to us earlier this January, Jeevan had said, “George Reddy, as a film, is made to inspire the current generation of stu- dents. Through it, I’m comparing into web space the two periods — the present and the past. Besides, Osmania campus nown for his outings in Prema Ishq maker Rahul Sankrutyan in the past, is helm- is not producing popular leaders of Kadhal and Vaisakham, actor Harish ing it. Harish is extremely happy with Balaji’s late. Why? I’m also going back in Varma is entering the web space. The vision. Spread over eight episodes, with each time to show its brightest face.” K Pioneer has exclusively learnt that a episode running into 18-25 minutes, the idea The likes of Manoj Nandam, lack of exciting feature film stories is to wrap up the series under 40 days. The Meesala Laxman, Chaitanya prompted him to go the digital way. Hyderabad leg of filming will go for anoth- Krishna, Shatru and Jay Kay (Padi The suave actor was desperate to get back in er week, followed by a 20-day outing in Padi Leche Manasu cinematogra- action as it’s been more than two years since he East Godavari. Comedian Sudarshan pher) have played supporting roles faced the cameras. Impressed by the content of will be seen in a key role alongside in the film, which will also see the web series, he felt it was a perfect platform Harish, while Balaji is introducing Marathi actress Devika as George’s for him to showcase his acting chops and prove two new girls. The success of the mother. Satyadev has essayed a a point. “It’s a time-travel drama and has first season will decide its renew- guest role. already gone to floors earlier this week in al,” said a source in the know. Hyderabad. Balaji, who assisted Taxiwaala film- — NG Harish Varma 14

Hyderabad Saturday August 3, 2019 melange Director Shilpi Dasgupta and producer Mrigdeep Singh SHATTERING Lamba tell CHAHAK MITTAL that Khandaani SEX TABOO Shafakhana a result of eating an offering of point,” says Fukrey director is an bananas from god!) Indeed, the Mrigdeep. question comes to fore — why For Shilpi, it was very organ- attempt to shatter do we hesitate in talking about ic. “It just made sense at the sex so openly despite having very first hearing of the script the rigid the fastest growing popula- and I was instantly drawn tion? towards working on it,” says stereotypes and The film essays the life jour- she. ney of a quick-witted small- It was about three years ago taboos associated town medical representative, when Mrigdeep’s writer friend Baby Bedi (played by Gautam (Mehra) wrote the with sex Sonakshi), who has been willed script and came up with the the clinic of her late estranged idea. “Gautam, Shilpi, Bhushan problems in India uncle. She is forced to choose (Kumar, co-producer), Divya to run it over her monotonous (Khosla Kumar, co-producer) ex! it is a word that work life and modest bills. As and I have been friends for a have a very “settled” kind of a bound to be disturbance. aap unhe sikha rahe ho. When many of us in India she takes up the extraordinary long time. The script didn’t setup, where most people own Some Sharma ji ki beti yeh kar you present your point of prefer to tip toe job of running a local sex clin- come to me. We usually keep some khandaani or ancestral rahi hai would be of a great view through comedy and S around. We won’t ic or a shafakhana, she breaks passing each other ideas and property, and have permanent interest for a person. But in humour, there would be two speak it out unless it multiple stereotypes, taboos stories and bouncing scripts to homes and business. “Their Delhi, nobody cares about scenarios, either the audience is in a whisper, due and ultimately opens minds each other. When I write a social mindsets are rigid. They who is doing what. They are all understands it better or it to fear of inviting censure from along the way. Her brother story, I pass it ahead and sim- are disturbed if someone tries struck and struggling in their remains confined to enter- everyone around. ‘Are you not (played by Varun Sharma) ilarly, Gautam bounced off this to change or shift them. fast-paced lives. In metros, tainment. It’s like hitting two in your senses to be saying out whose opinions are driven by idea. And right from the begin- sulting a sexologist but for the provide a realistic base to their Whereas in cities, people adjust you don’t even mind sending eyes with one arrow.” the word so loudly in public?’ stereotypes opposes her as well. ning, we agreed to work on it,” small town people, it would lead plots and stories. This, in turn, and adapt to new lifestyles your daughters for further Talking about why sex edu- ‘How can you even say it in The film’s director Shilpi he says. people to cast aspersions, espe- makes the films and the sub- because their financial and liv- education or even work as cation is the need of the hour, front of strangers?’ And simi- Dasgupta and producer So why did Shilpi choose a cially when they see a girl in the jects seem very real and relat- ing priorities are different. nobody questions it,” says he. Shilpi points out that because lar questions abound if you Mrigdeep Singh Lamba tell us woman protagonist for the business. They would find it dif- able. Recent examples being, They adjust quickly to chang- The film combines comic we have been a shy country, we dare to mention the ‘S’ word. that they felt it was an impor- film? “In small towns, it ficult to consult a doctor about Luka Chuppi, Badhaai Ho, Stree ing times to survive. So they get elements with a bold topic like have never looked beyond our The mere hint of the term is tant subject to be showcased. instantly becomes a hot topic these issues and rather, dictate and the forthcoming Jabariya less time to conduct a pan- sexuality and problems relat- comfortable spaces. “Even embarassing for most people. And hence, the tagline of the when a girl does something guidelines to the girl by ques- Jodi. All the films initiate a dia- chayat for such petty things. Na ed to it. However, it is not a while crossing a road, we usu- And this, despite having the film goes, Baat Toh Karo. “Just extraordinary like running an tioning her, “Tu ladki hokar yeh logue on social issues in small hi time hai unke paas aur na hi new genre. Films like Vicky ally don’t smile at people. largest adolescent population, like regular subjects, sex edu- ancestral sex clinic. People karegi? (You will do this despite towns and among middle class dimag inn sab cheezon ke liye Donor, Shubh Mangal Even as children we are told which supposedly does not cation and understanding of around the entire town will being a girl?)” Says Shilpi, people. “When a story comes (They neither have the time nor Savdhaan and Badhaai Ho not to engage with strangers. have any qualms about express- mental health are two very judge her and talk about her in “Fundamentally, we are a shy from there, I think, it affects a the mind to discuss these have also touched upon simi- So we never even say a ‘Hi’ to ing themselves freely. Actress important issues that need to a not-so-positive way. They will lot,” and points towards the vast lot of people already and they things). But in small towns, lar topics while keeping the an outsider. But abroad, and in Sonakshi Sinha hits the nail on be a part of primary studies in even try to dig out certain past middle class that India has. associate closely with it as it people have a lot of time to dis- comedy element intact. Why Western countries, most the head with an epic dialogue India. And this thought incidents, blow them up and “And much of the interesting comes from their very sur- cuss these things on a regular though? Why cannot they just strangers pass a smile when in the trailer of her forthcom- inspired the film as well. The build up gossip around her. It stories originate from a class roundings. This story too came basis.” directly say it aloud? Shilpi they cross paths. They have a ing film Khandaani tagline implies that talking is is a reflection upon the society that is always pressured by a lot very organically from a world, Mrigdeep feels that yet believes that there is a differ- friendly nature. I feel that an Shafakhana, when she says, actually the solution. After a rather than the girl.” of their values, pre-condition- which already has a mindset another reason is that big ence between preaching and open society is very important “Poori duniya me 500 crore ki small argument with a friend, Indeed, there is a huge dis- ing and internal conflicts. This and then focusses on what cities like Mumbai and Delhi imposing as opposed to mak- to create a healthy environ- abaadi vaale hum hain aur baat if we stop talking to them, it parity between the urban elite subject doesn’t include the happens when a girl from that have people from diverse ing it relatable through ment and lifestyle. Even today, toh aise karte hain jaise aadhe creates misunderstandings in class in metro cities and the lower and higher strata as they setup decides to do something backgrounds who have a lot of humour. “More than comic, teenagers might not be fully log prasad ke kele khaa ke the long run. Discussing mends middle class and small town don’t really have such problems. extraordinary and path-break- different problems to cope the film’s story has a aware of the changes happen- prakat huye hain!” (We are the things. Similarly, with this people in India when it comes It is the middle class which is ing,” adds Shilpi. with. “But in small towns, humourous touch to it and it ing in their bodies with time,” only country with a population issue, if we don’t talk, a thou- to talking about sexual prob- affected by such issues.” She believes that there is most people know each other. is being dwelled on light- she says as she walks towards of 500 crore people in this sand thoughts, views and emo- lems outside their personal This is one of the reasons another reason that such great It is like a big family. Also, heartedly. Humour instantly creating another path-break- world and we shy away from tions will emerge and none of domains. The elite, after certain why filmmakers are picking up stories are coming out from when you cast a pebble in strikes a chord. Agar ekdum ing piece of cinema in a bid to sex as if half of us were born as them will make sense after a qualms, might consider con- small town backgrounds to small towns. It is because they these still waters, there is seedha bologe, toh unhe lagega change the rigid society.

SHILPA TO MAKE JURY TO FIND hile Hrithik Roshan is on a happy high with the success of his latest release Super 30, A COMEBACK TO WHAT KATY WKangana Ranauts sister-cum- spokesperson Rangoli Chandel continues with her FILMS OWES rants against him publicly on social media. In her ctress Shilpa Shetty urors are set to hear latest tweet hinted at Hrithik, without mentioning will be making a closing arguments his name, Rangoli has alleged that the actor has Acomeback after 13 Jbefore deciding how ruined the biopic of a great human being. “Khud years with Sabbir much Katy Perry, her kala rang muh pe laga ke outdated 90's ki Khan's action collaborators and acting karke, ek itne mahaan insaan ki biopic film, her record label kharab kardi, sara dhyaan Kangana mein hi Nikamma. owe to the rakhoge toh bhai acting kab karoge? Usko apna “It feels writers of a guru mankar, roz uski photo ki pooja kiya kar, great. I am Christian rap ja thodi acting seekh le. ready to take song over her Jadoo kahin that plunge hit, Dark Horse. ka,” Rangoli again and looking Lawyers of Perry and tweeted. forward to be back on the rapper, Marcus Gray, the big screen. It's a will make their final cases to refreshingly unique project. I jurors and are likely to loved my role, it's present wildly different ‘I am feeling nervous before the telecast of something I've never done numbers. Sanjivani 2 and my excitement is before. I can't wait for the Gray’s attorneys have overshadowed by my nervousness. It's our first audience to see me in a new emphasised that the tens of day in front of the audience through the media avatar,” Shilpa said. The millions brought in by the and I am wondering if the audience will accept actress, who was last seen album were used to make the show or not. However, with the kind of Blazers on the big screen in 2007 in and market it. The same feedback we are getting, it seems people are Life In A Metro and Apne, jurors found that Perry and looking forward to the show.’ also took to Instagram to her five co-writers copied — Mohnish Bahl share her excitement about Gray’s 2009 song, Joyful the project. “My sabbatical Noise with 2013's Dark of 13 long years comes to Horse. an end. I am so excited to announce that the film you will see me next in is Nikamma,” she posted.

go through a corner, even a tight one without dif- Italian Extravaganza`3.73 ficulty. Think about it for a crore car and second — to carry a large maybe hang the tail out a bit. 31 meters. For a regular car India is growing. This might that the track was slippery amount of speed through a The wet track did make slid- user such braking perfor- seem strange given the gener- While the Indian demandthanks tofor an overnight mass show- marketcorner defies thecars laws of ing a bit easier, but given that mance is unfathomable, in al doldrums in the market, but ingly few. er, it was far more challenging physics but through a combi- the MMRT has little margin just over two seconds. The Agarwal points to the fact that is declining,This wasLamborghini not the first than driving the is Gallardo not on complainingnation of grip from the tyres for error you had to be a bit problem is that you measure the Italian supercar maker time I drove a Lamborghini a dry day and that car has 562 and aerodynamic grip, the careful while pushing the supercars by how fast they go launched the Huracan Evo in around this very racetrack. A horsepower, 80 units less. car changes direction with Huracan Evo, but that did not and how pretty they are, speed India first, sure it is just a vari- his job can be few years ago, I drove the The Huracan Evo derives its ease. In ‘Corsa,’ which is race mean that one did not have is not everything and the ant of the car, but that is a huge extremely satisfy- Huracan’s predecessor — the 640 horsepower from the nat- mode, the computers and sus- fun. I was enjoying myself looks disguise the functions vote of confidence by KUSHAN MITRA ing at times. For Gallardo — around a tight and urally-aspirated V8 engine. pension will work overtime to immensely when I hit a wet they fulfill. The Lamborghini Lamborghini. In 2018, T example, last twisty track, located opposite Yet the Huracan Evo is a ensure that you might even patch and well, power does not Huracan Evo is worth every Lamborghini sold 48 cars in of cars that we get. The mar- Friday, I was invit- the Hyundai factory. The race- remarkable car to drive around lose your lunch but the car will always get you out of a mess penny, yes it costs more than India, and when you consid- ket for individuals who would ed by the Italian supercar track and its frequent races are this track even with its wet not lose grip unless you do and I had a 180-degree spin. a pretty penny but it isn’t an er that the cheapest buy a Huracan Evo is very lim- manufacturer Lamborghini to major reasons that much of patches, of which, one did something incredibly stupid. But I wasn’t driving for time, excuse to make a music video, Lamborghini’s are `3.5 crore ited, but they always have drive the new Huracan EVO India’s racing talent on two honestly catch me out. First But for some of us, the just to have fun and nothing this car is a remarkable feat of before you add any options, money put aside for vehicles at the Madras Motor and four wheels emerges out and foremost, I did not drive entire point of an exercise like was harmed. Phew! engineering and it is supreme- that is quite a few. And even like these.” Of course, Racetrack. These are not deci- of Chennai. It is a technical fast in this car. The short 3.7 this, driving on a closed race- Thankfully, the most ly good to drive and I had this year as the bulk of the lux- Lamborghini has been aided sions you ponder over, you track and unlike the Buddh kilometre track does not real- track, is to let the tail hang out impressive thing in supercars some great fun. ury car market declines by a by its Urus, their idea of a make a snap call. After all, International Circuit, it has a ly have a very long straight a bit and for that, Lamborghini like the Huracan is not the And Lamborghini India third, Agarwal told me that he Sports-Utility Vehicle (SUV) even for an automobile jour- little margin for error. In some track. However, driving fast in has the ‘Sport’ mode, where sheer acceleration but the chief Sharad Agarwal is also a expects to sell at least 60 cars but their sales figures are nalist, opportunities to drive a parts of the track, the barriers a vertical line is not the raison everything might be tuned to braking. The Huracan’s brakes happy man, not just because this year. “The fact is that we impressive, though given 640 horsepower supercar are just a few feet away, con- d’être of the Huracan but how performance but does allow can bring it from 100 kilome- we enjoyed the drive, but are constrained not by products like the Huracan around a racetrack are fleet- sidering the Huracan Evo is a well and fast this machine can you to go a bit wide and ters an hour to a standstill in Lamborghini’s business in demand but by the allocation Evo hardly surprising. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 sport 15

Rankireddy-Shetty Bayern renew battle with Dortmund AFP n BERLIN

ayern Munich resume their power enter Thai semis Bstruggle with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday for the German Super Cup with PTI n BANGKOK the Bavarians chasing Manchester City star Leroy Sane to reinforce their squad. ndia’s Satwiksairaj The blockbuster Bundesliga curtain- Rankireddy and Chirag raiser in Dortmund once more pits IShetty qualified for the Germany’s top clubs together after Bayern men’s doubles semifinals but held off a spirited Dortmund challenge to B Sai Praneeth crashed out of land a seventh straight league title on the the men’s singles event at the final day of last season. Thailand Open here on “This is the first title that is important Friday. to us,” said Bayern star Thomas Mueller While Rankireddy and a fortnight before the new Bundesliga sea- Shetty registered a hard- son starts. fought win over qualifiers “The game has a certain explosive- Choi Solgyu and Seo Seung ness. We want to show that we are ready Jae of Korea, Sai Praneeth — we’ll put our all into it.” As defender suffered a straight game Niklas Suele put it, Bayern “want to give defeat against seventh seed a sign” they remain the team to beat in Kenta Tsuneyama of Japan. Germany. After posing some chal- Dortmund have recruited hard, sign- lenge in the first game, Sai ing wingers Thorgan Hazard and Julian Praneeth, who reached the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in a file picture BWF/Fansite Brandt — the latter currently sidelined by semifinals of last injury — and luring Mats Hummels back week’s Japan Open, International court and this has helped us from Bayern to beef up the defence. surrendered 18-21, Challenge and to win crucial points, which And while Bayern added French 12-21 in the men’s reached the semifi- otherwise we have been los- world champions Lucas Hernandez and singles quarterfinals. nals of Denmark ing. Also staying calm and Benjamin Pavard, City winger Sane is the With Sai Praneeth’s exit, Challenge. positive has really worked in marquee player they crave. Sane aggressively following criticism COMAN, GNABRY DOUBTFUL weeks,” moaned Mueller. “This guy Indian challenge has ended The 16th ranked Indians our favour.” from Bayern’s senior figures. Frenchman Kingsley Coman, who Jerome Boateng does us good,” he added in the men’s singles event. will take on another Korean However, it was curtains POTENTIAL CLUB RECORD “We’re all well advised to not talk suffered a recurrence of a serious ankle in his team-mate’s defence. However, the unseeded combo of Ko Sung Hyun and for Rankireddy in the quar- According to reports, Bayern have about players still under contract,” said injury last season, “only” bruised his knee This will be Dortmund’s first key test Indian combination of Shin Baek Cheol in the semi- terfinals of mixed doubles tabled a bid of around 90 million euros sports director Hasan Salihamidzic while against Spurs, Bayern confirmed. after winning six pre-season friendlies — Rankireddy and Shetty finals on Saturday. event as he and Ashwini ($85 million) — which would be a club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also Fellow winger Serge Gnabry is also including a 3-2 victory over Champions fought valiantly for exactly an Speaking after the match, Ponnappa lost in straight record. criticised Kovac’s bold statement. doubtful with a leg knock, but Kovac indi- League holders Liverpool last month on hour to get past the Korean Rankireddy said, “With every games to bow out of the tour- They have even reportedly pushed On Wednesday, Kovac insisted “what cated both players “will be back soon”. their US tour. rivals 21-17, 17-21, 21-19 in tournament we can see our nament. taking the official team photo back to I said was true” as he still believes in the It will be interesting to see if Jerome They posted a 4-1 win over St Gallen a quarterfinal duel. game is improving. In today’s Rankireddy and September in the hope the 23-year-old will deal with the transfer window to close in Boateng features after coming off the on Tuesday in their Swiss training camp The win was Rankireddy match, we knew if we stay Ponnappa were no match have joined by then. a month’s time. bench against Spurs and missing the cru- with captain Marco Reus scoring their and Shetty’s maiden victory positive and confident till the for third seeds Yuta Head coach Niko Kovac initially Exactly who will line up for Bayern cial penalty in the shoot-out. fourth. over the Korean pair to enter end we can win and we real- Watanabe and Arisa declared “I assume we’ll get him” last at Dortmund is unclear. Bayern are keen to sell the 2014 World “The Super Cup is very important for the semifinal, their first in ly played well in the last two Higashino of Japan, losing weekend, but Bayern have dramatically Bayern fielded mainly reserve team Cup winner, but the club’s desire to move us all — to start the season well and show 2019 on the BWF World points in the end. 13-21, 15-21 in a lopsided dialled back. players in Wednesday’s defeat to the 30-year-old on has irritated the fans what we have planned,” said Reus. Tour circuit. They had earli- “Both of us are making encounter that lasted just 28 Kovac phoned his City counterpart Tottenham Hotspur in the final of their squad. “However, it’s clear neither us nor er won the Brazil strategies for every point on minutes. Pep Guardiola to apologise for recruiting pre-season tournament. “We’ve been going round in circles for Bayern are at 100 percent yet.” KOHLI HASN’T HAD A CHEAT DAY IN 2 YEARS: SHANKER PTI n NEW DELHI

e came in when the Indian Hcricket team was “looking for a fitness culture” and former strength and conditioning coach Basu Shanker says his stint has ended with the satisfaction that none of the play- ers would be able to “leave the reg- imen even if they wanted to”. The 50-year-old’s four-year tenure ended with the World Cup. While Kohli was always a “freak” who has not taken a cheat TSITSIPAS REACHES day in the last two years, the Chennai-based professional is most satisfied about the transformation he WASHINGTON QUARTERS has brought in the fitness levels of Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe trains during session PSG/Twitter speedsters Jasprit Bumrah, AFP n WASHINGTON what I'm capable of this season." Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Medvedev and Karen Khachanov give Russia Mohammad Shami. orld number six Stefanos Tsitsipas struggled two top-10 players for the first time since “When I started it was a chal- Wlate but advanced to the ATP Washington October 2010. Mbappe urges lenge to transform the culture, now Open quarter-finals on Thursday by defeating "I'm playing good," Medvedev said. "I want 90 per cent of the team trains very effective in his job. and Shami, fast bowlers clocking Australia's Jordan Thompson 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). to back it up with some more wins." professionally. There will always be “When you see someone like 145kmph is very heartening to see The 20-year-old Greek top seed took the only Tiafoe said he will skip next week's ATP Neymar to stay one or two in every team who him, it is difficult not to be inspired,” and you have another whole lot break of the match to claim the first set and after Canada Masters Canada after aggravating a foot require the extra push,” Basu, whose said Basu. clocking 140 plus. It can’t happen some tense moments won the tie-breaker when injury in the loss. AFP n PARIS contract with the Indian team ended “His cheat days come once in a overnight. Thompson netted a forehand after 99 minutes at Two lucky losers reached the last eight, includ- on July 30, said. blue moon, I have not seen him take He also picked the cases of the US Open hardcourt tune-up event. ing Slovakia's Norbert Gombos, a last-second rench World Cup-winner Kylian Mbappe urged He also worked extensively with one in the last two years. I am telling Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar “It was kind of tricky at the end,” Tsitsipas said. replacement for South African fourth seed Kevin Ftroubled Brazilian Neymar to stay at Paris Saint- the others including KL Rahul, you that fellow is a freak. There will Jadhav. "I kept doing silly mistakes in the tie-breaker. I Anderson, who withdrew with right knee pain. Germain on Friday as he apologised for sparking Hardik Pandya, Ishant, Dinesh be months together he would go on “Bhuvneshwar bowls at 140 was not happy about it. I made a lot of unforced The world number 137 will next face Aussie speculation about his own future at the club. Karthik and Ravichandran Ashwin. and I would force him to take rest.” kmph consistently, when I came in errors. Nick Kyrgios, who fired 15 aces in eliminating Mbappe, speaking before the Champions The list goes on. Ravindra Jadeja, The Indian teams of the past he was bowling at around 128 "I played great to get break points, then I start- Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5. Trophy against Rennes in Shenzhen, China, said according to him, is a natural ath- were not known for their fitness but kmph. When you talk about spin- ed thinking about it. I didn't identify the right German 122nd-ranked lucky loser Peter Neymar was a key player for the French league-win- lete who knows his body well and under Kohli India has become one ners, with improved fitness, Ashwin occasion to come to the net. Just a little lost." Gojowczyk shocked Canada's Milos Raonic, the ners who are desperate for success in Europe next probably the best fielder in the of the fittest sides around. could bowl 95 overs in a match,” said "I believe I can handle those situations more 2014 Washington champion, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the season. world. “It is very simple. You hit one the man during whose tenure, clear- mature in my next matches." quarter-finals. “Everyone loves him and I love him so much,” Basu decided against continuing and then you hit two. In a team if the ing the yo yo test became mandato- In the quarter-finals, Tsitsipas will meet "Couldn't make it count when it was the most Mbappe said of Neymar, who has been linked with with the Indian team due to family captain sets the example everyone ry. French 10th seed Benoit Paire, who ousted US fifth important," Raonic said. "Just a disappointing per- a return to his former club Barcelona. reasons and says it time for him to starts following, it is tough otherwise. And there were some gifted seed John Isner 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. formance." “I don’t want him to leave the team, obvious- move on to the next phase in his life. And you cannot paint everyone with men like Jadeja who did not need a "He's a very dangerous player," said Tsitsipas Gojowczyk, who had lost 12 of 14 prior ly. I want him to stay. When you think about his “Looking back, I came at the the same brush. lot of attention. of Paire. "He has a big backhand. His serve can matches entering the week, replaced Aussie situation and then he plays very well and he co- right juncture (in 2015). The Indian “They need to buy in, unless “Look at Jadeja, probably the be dangerous. I'll have to be careful. He's very Bernard Tomic, who withdrew with a finger injury. operates with the team you can see what he means team was looking for changes and they buy in there is no way you can most natural athlete in the world and unpredictable." The German has made the most of his oppor- to us.” that was one of the responsibilities be effective as a coach. When they the fittest fielder I have seen in my Tsitsipas, who beat Roger Federer in January tunity by dispatching Russian Andrey Rublev, The 20-year-old Mbappe, who smashed 33 thrust on me, to bring about the cul- started seeing the change, they all life. He is an enigma. The way he on his way to the Australian Open semi-finals, Aussie 12th seed Alex De Minaur and 20th- goals for PSG last season, also doused any linger- ture. To be very honest I was very started embracing it. Now we have moves on the field, he is easily best seeks his fourth career ATP title after crowns last ranked Raonic. ing concerns over his own plans after he talked blessed with a set of boys who were come to a stage, even if they want to fielder by a country mile. October in Stockholm, last February at Marseille Next up for Gojowczyk is British 13th seed about playing “elsewhere” at the French league looking for this change. leave it, they won’t be able to. It is “He is one guy who did things and in May at Estoril. Kyle Edmund, who ousted France's 70th-ranked awards ceremony in May. “When I joined I made a pact ingrained in their system,” said on his own, didn’t spend too much Tsitsipas reached the 2018 Washington semi- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. “I think it wasn’t the right place (to say that),” with myself that I will tirelessly work Basu. time in the gym. He was a road run- finals and a week later became the youngest play- Tsonga, who fired 18 aces, received a wild- he told reporters in southern Chinese city. “I’d like to bring in the much needed impro- There were doubts over the ner and I understood that very early er to ever beat four top-10 ATP players in the same card into next week's event at Montreal. to say sorry to the players who were there, visations and culture to augment the longevity of Bumrah with his unusu- and let him be. So it was all about week before losing to Rafael Nadal in the Canada Also getting a Montreal spot was Britain's because I spoiled the party.” team’s needs. I was very fortunate to al action and his pace partner Shami horses for courses.” Masters final. Andy Murray, who will play doubles alongside It has been a troubled few months for Neymar, work with a coaching and support also broke down way too often. He can’t travel with the team Croatian sixth seed Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Spaniard Feliciano Lopez as he tries to make a sin- who earned a three-match ban after an altercation team which allowed me to make While Bumrah has become the anymore but is always open to Open champion, beat Canadian ninth seed Felix gles return in two weeks at Cincinnati. with a fan as Rennes stunned PSG on penalties to independent decisions with regards number one match-winner in all helping the national team. Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4. Murray, who feared he might never play again win the French Cup in April. to training. three formats in the last two years, “At any point if the country World number 17 Cilic booked a last-eight after January right hip surgery, plays alongside Neymar also missed Brazil’s triumphant Copa “Most of the boys had already Shami has worked hard on his fit- wants me I am there for consulta- date with Russia's 10th-ranked Daniil Medvedev, brother Jamie in a Washington doubles quarter- America campaign on home soil after suffering an worked with me during their under- ness and managed to stay injury free. tion. Let me first relax for a month who eliminated hometown hero Frances Tiafoe final Friday. ankle injury in a warm-up friendly against Qatar. 19 days and it was easy to sell the “It is not only Virat, Bumrah, and then take all life decisions later. 6-2, 7-5. In the joint WTA event, Taiwan's 31st-ranked And the 27-year-old has been embroiled in rape concepts.” DK, Rahul, Ishant, Shubman, every- I have just had two biryanis at a go "He's in great shape. His game is strong. We Hsieh Su-wei became the only seed in the quar- allegations, vehemently denied, which were dis- And having a leader like Kohli body has bought into it now. But I so let me enjoy this phase,” Basu all know what he's capable of when he's in good ter-finals by outlasting Russian qualifier Varvara missed by Brazilian police on Monday for lack of in the side helped him in being more really enjoyed working with Bumrah quipped. shape," Medvedev said of Cilic. "It's going to show Gracheva 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (8/6). evidence. “He is still the same Neymar,” said Mbappe of his team-mate, who trained with the rest of the squad on Friday. “We all know he is in very special circum- Kvitova withdraws from Toronto, Williams seeded stances. However he is training with us and he is still performing his best which is not unusual and AFP n TORONTO Serena Williams is now given a to withdraw from the Rogers Johanna Konta. after all he is a very good player.” top eight seed. Venus Williams will Cup," Kvitova commented. Kvitova has made a remark- Mbappe said he hoped to improve on his 33- wo-time Wimbledon cham- Venus Williams will take take the available "My forearm injury is con- able comeback to tennis after goal tally next season, adding that Qatar-owned Tpion Petra Kvitova has with- the available space in the main tinuing to cause some problems being attacked during a home PSG also want to take the elusive next step in the drawn from next week's Rogers draw while a wild card spot space in the main so, on the advice of my medical invasion and robbery in 2016 Champions League. Cup in Toronto after failing to would be handed to Svetlana draw while a wild team, I have made the decision which left her with serious “We’re going to try to win the two national tro- recover from an arm injury Kuznetsova. not to travel to Canada." injuries to her left hand. phies, to not leave matches to chance,” he said. which has dogged her season, Kvitova said in a statement card spot would be Despite pulling out of Although doctors feared she “After that there’s the Champions League, which organisers said Friday. she had pulled out after the left handed to Svetlana Roland Garros, Kvitova went may never play tennis again, she everyone's looking at... we have to take that step. Tennis Canada said in a arm injury that forced her to on to play Wimbledon, advanc- returned to the sport in 2017 and “We’ve found our way blocked the last few statement that the 29-year-old withdraw from the French Open Kuznetsova ing to the last 16 for the first time has since won eight titles, as well years. It’s up to us to find a way to go as far as Czech star's withdrawal would flared up again. in five years where she was as reaching the final of the possible.” mean former world number one "I'm so disappointed to have eventually knocked out by Australian Open in January. HYDERABAD | SATURDAY | AUGUST 3, 2019 sport 16 Burns keeps Aus at bay English opener smashes maiden Test hundred to help hosts reach close to Aus 1st innings total

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ory Burns was eyeing a maiden Test century as Australia finally Rsaw the back of England captain Joe Root in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Friday. England were 170-2 at tea on the second day of the first Test, 114 runs behind Australia's first-innings 284. England still had plenty of work to do to get back on level terms but this was a vast improvement on their first- innings 85 all out in a Test win over Australian players celebrate after getting England’s captain Joe Root wicket AP Ireland at Lord's last week. Steve Smith returns to pavilion after getting dismissed cricket.com.au/Twitter Surrey opener Burns was 82 not out and fellow Ashes debutant Joe Denly Eng vs Aus (Day 3) Anderson apologised nine not out at tea, with Root the only Live from 3:30pm IST after re-injuring calf batsman dismissed in a session that SONY SIX NETWORK yielded 99 runs in 27 overs. IANS n BIRMINGHAM One of the best Australia's total had been built on such as an over-pitched ball from Pat a superb 144 from Steve Smith in the Cummins that he on-drove for four. ngland pacer James Anderson former captain's first Test match since England were 71-1 at lunch, with Eapologised to his teammates Smith’s father rates Ashes hundred completing a 12-month ban for his role Burns 41 not out and Root unbeaten on after bowling only four overs in a ball-tampering scandal in South 11. because of a calf injury on Day right up there with the best Africa. The tourists been struggling at Burns went to fifty in 110 balls One of the first Ashes Test against 122-8 before their last two wickets more when he hit Lyon for the seventh four Australia, revealed Stuart Broad. PTI n MELBOURNE Africa. Peter Smith’s hand was than doubled their score. of his innings. Anderson, who first tore his only one around Steve’s shoul- England were 10-0, with left-han- Root then had another moment of right calf muscle while playing for e stood firm when his son der when he sobbed and apol- der Burns four not out and Surrey good fortune when given out lbw to Lancashire against Durham at Hbroke down and Peter ogised in a press conference on team-mate Jason Roy six not out, recalled paceman Peter Siddle on 14. Sedburgh on July 2, on Thursday Smith says he is finally letting arrival back in Sydney last when play resumed Friday in slightly But in a match already full of over- experienced further discomfort emotions get the better of him year. overcast conditions. turned decisions, his immediate review during his fourth over of the now that Steve Smith’s remark- Little over a year after that Roy made a blistering 85 in even- revealed an inside edge. match at Edgbaston and left the able resurrection from a one- emotional breakdown, Smith tual champions England's World Cup Root cashed in by driving Lyon for field for treatment. year ball-tampering ban seems Senior couldn’t be more proud. semi-final win over Australia at four and leg-glancing Cummins for The 37-year-old is now complete with an Ashes hun- “He had worked very, very Edgbaston last month. another boundary as he too complet- awaiting the results of a scan dred. hard to get to that point. That But in just his second Test, he never ed a 110-ball fifty. and could miss the remain- Smith’s grinding knock of was one thing he did say to me, looked comfortable against Australia's But, frustratingly for a batsman ing part of the 144 off 219 balls pulled it was one of the hardest fast bowlers and, on 10, he edged a good whose conversion rate of fifties to hun- Edgbaston Test. Australia out of trouble to a innings he’s had to play. And length ball from James Pattinson low dreds is relatively poor -- 42 to 16 - “He’s a bit respectable 284 after being you could see that in that to Smith at second slip, with England - he fell soon afterwards when he distraught,” eight down for 122 on the hundred. And you could see then 22-1. chipped a ball Siddle held back, the ESPNcricinfo quoted opening day of the first Ashes the effect that it was having on Root had returned to number bowler taking a fine one-handed Broad as saying Test against England in him,” Peter said. three from four in a bid to lead from catch, to end a second-wicket part- after the end of Edgbaston. “For that reason you sort of the front. nership of 132. play on Day One. “...This one, given the con- go with him and enjoy it as - Fortune favours England - Australia's pacemen allowed “He came and text of all that has gone to get well, but also know what he’s But the star batsman was almost Burns to settle by repeatedly bowling said sorry to the to that point now, and he actually going through. I must bowled leaving off-spinner Nathan around the wicket and so feeding him bowlers. He feels like played under a lot of pressure admit, to begin with, I had Lyon's first ball, a sharply turning runs on the legside. he’s let the bowling group as people fell around him … more trepidation than I prob- delivery that just missed the stumps. By the time they bowled over the down, which of course he that probably made it. If it’s not ably ever have had, which was Root had an even bigger slice of wicket at him, he was well set with hasn’t. He’s down and he’s his best, it’s way up there,” Peter strange. luck on nine when he was given out Burns -- whose highest Test score is the frustrated.” told The Telegraph. “Then it all unfolded and caught behind off Pattinson only for his 84 he made against the West Indies in “We don’t know the full The knock was continua- it became emotional. It was review to reveal the ball had hit the off Bridgetown in January -- cutting Lyon extent yet. All we can hope tion of a remarkable comeback emotional watching him get stump without dislodging a bail. for four. Australia hold the Ashes but is the news is better than we by Smith after being banned his hundred. And I’m still Meanwhile Burns patiently bided they have not won a Test series away expect,” the England pacer till March of this year for the quite a bit emotional about it,” Joe Root congratulates Rory Burns after England’s opener completes fifty AP his time and picked off anything loose, to England in 18 years. ended. infamous incident in South he added.

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ack on the road following their One day I want to become Bunfulfilled World Cup campaign, CURTAIN RAISER India will begin their preparations for the T20 showpiece event next year India coach: Ganguly with a three-match series against the India begin life after World Cup with T20 against West Indies in Florida West Indies beginning here on PTI n KOLKATA The 47-year-old is cur- on that. I don’t think it’s right Saturday. rently the Cricket Association for me to say about that. I’m As captain Virat Kohli pointed out ormer skipper Sourav of Bengal (CAB) president, too far from the system that before leaving for the Caribbean tour, FGanguly on Friday said he besides being associated with decides the coach,” Ganguly the main objective of the T20s and the aspires to be India’s cricket IPL franchise Delhi Capitals as said. subsequent ODI series against the coach some time in future but the team Advisor. He also does After the ODI World Cup, West Indies is to try out the fringe has no interest in the high-pro- cricket commentary and is the where India lost in the semi- players who are on selectors’ mind. file position at this point. host of a popular Bengali quiz finals, they will be back on the A full strength squad has been The hunt is on for the new show. road with a full series in the picked barring the absence of star India coach with incumbent “Currently, I’m associated West Indies, beginning with pacer Jasprit Bumrah who will join the Ravi Shastri’s tenure coming to with too many things — IPL, the first T20I in Florida on side ahead of the Test series beginning an end with the conclusion of CAB, TV commentary. Let me Saturday. August 22. the tour of the West Indies. complete this. But I will defi- Ganguly, meanwhile, said It will be a crucial couple of weeks Ganguly said he’s definite- nitely put my hat at some India’s upcoming series would for Shreyas Iyer and Manish Pandey, ly interested in the India coach’s stage. Provided I get selected. be tough against the reigning who are back in the mix after being job but not at the moment as But definitely I’m interested. World T20 champions, who sidelined from India’s 50-over World his plate is full. Not now but in the future,” also defeated England 2-1 ear- Cup plans. “Definitely, I’m interested Ganguly said. lier this year at home. Pandey last played for India in but not at this point of time. Let One of the most successful “West Indies in West November 2018 and Iyer in February one more phase go then I will Indian cricket captains, Indies will be a lot stronger. 2018. throw my name into the fray,” Ganguly was the chairman of T20 is their preferred format. With India looking to solidify their Ganguly said. the previous Cricket Advisory They enjoy playing T20s and brittle middle-order in ODIs, both Committee (CAC), which they are the current World T20 batsmen have a good opportunity to picked Shastri as the India champions. The two matches make their case in the coming six coach last time. in Florida will be tough games. games. The recently-appointed “Test matches will also be Spin all-rounder Washington CAC, led by Kapil Dev with tough as they played very well Sundar and pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Indian players pose for photo upon their arrival in Florida for the three-match T20 series against West Indies Virat Kohli/Twitter Anshuman Gaekwad and against England. It won’t be an Deepak Chahar are also back in the Shanta Rangaswamy as other easy West Indies tour as it was T20 squad while speedster Navdeep members, is all set to pick the five years ago. India will be Saini and Deepak’s brother Rahul are new coach. challenged. There are a lot of in line to make their India debut. West Indies vs India Rohit 4 short of breaking But it seems that Shastri, young players in the team,” With Rohit Sharma and a fit-again Live from 8:00pm IST who has reapplied for the post, Ganguly said. Shikhar Dhawan set to open, the would get another term with “As I’ve said before you number four spot seems likely to be SONY TEN 1 & 3 NETWORK Gayle’s record the India captain Virat Kohli want to see these young play- occupied by K L Rahul, who has fond PTI n LAUDERHILL Zealand’s Martin Guptill who has openly endorsing his candida- ers get consistent opportuni- memories of the Central Broward Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Rovman smashed 103 maximums in 76 match- ture. ties. You keep saying horses for Regional Park Stadium, having scored Powell, Carlos Brathwaite (c), Keemo ndian run-machine Rohit Sharma es he has played so far. Kapil Dev also said that courses but I feel ‘don’t judge an unbeaten 110 in his last innings Paul, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Cottrell, Iwill surpass Chris Gayle for the While Rohit will turn up for his the skipper’s opinion a horse if you want to keep here almost three years ago. Oshane Thomas, Anthony Bramble, highest number of sixes in T20 team, the 39-year-old Gayle will needs to be “respected”. them on the course’. Rohit was top-scorer in the World Andre Russell, Khary Pierre. Internationals if he hits four more not get a chance to add to his tally, Ganguly said there Consistency is important for Cup, with a record five hundreds, and India: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, maximums in today’s first match as he won’t feature in the three- were not many big rhythm and confidence,” he would be keen to carry that form amid Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shreyas against the West Indies. match series. names in the fray this added. the off-field drama. Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Rohit has so far struck 102 sixes Rohit already holds the record time around. Ganguly heaped praise on From this tour onwards, Rishabh Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, in 94 T20Is while the big-hitting for being the highest run scorer in “Going by the Steve Smith whose brilliant Pant will have more responsibility on Washington Sundar, Rahul Chahar, Jamaican tops the list with 105 in 58 T20Is. He has aggregated 2331 runs applicants, I century helped Australia his shoulders with the selectors back- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, outings. at an average of 32.37 with four hun- don’t see any recover from 122/8 to reach a ing him as the number one wicket- Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini. Gayle is followed by New dreds and 16 half centuries. heavyweight competitive 284 in the open- keeper in all formats amid little clar- names. I heard ing Ashes Test. ity over the future of Mahendra Singh Mahela “Class is permanent and Dhoni. (Jayawardene) you could see it. These sort of India will be expected to beat the Jason Mohammed replaces Russell would apply but hundreds will remain in every- West Indies though they are most dan- ultimately he didn’t. There body’s memories. Now they gerous in the shortest format. IANS n FLORIDA tained the West Indies in informed the interim selec- Indies. are not many big names who have a big chance of winning The explosive Kieron Pollard and T20 internationals and the tion panel of his unavailabil- "It is not easy to the fill have applied for the coach’s the match. First innings scores spinner Sunil Narine are back in the he interim selection 50-over format. ity for the upcoming series. the shoes of someone like job. are very important. From that side though Chris Gayle will only be Tpanel of Cricket West Russell was named in "We welcome Jason Andre Russell, who has “Ultimately I don’t know point of view, it’s a fantastic seen in the ODIs. Injury-prone Andre Indies has named Jason the original 14-member Mohammed into the squad dominated T20 cricket all what the panel will decide. hundred. Russell too has been named in the T20 Mohammed as the replace- squad for the first and sec- for the first two T20 match- over the world and helped They have been around for “To be away for a year and squad. ment for Andre Russell for ond matches to be played in es here in Florida. He is a the West Indies win the a while. We will see how long play the World Cup...He has The regional side will be aiming to the first and second match- the US subject to him pass- player with a lot of experi- ICC T20 World Cup on the term the coach will give. had a quiet World Cup. And get over the disappointment of World es of the three-match ing a fitness assessment ence in all three formats and two occasions. We believe Not many names have then to start the Ashes with a Cup with a good result against India. Twenty20 International prior to the series. has done well for Trinidad & Jason is capable of good applied for.” century, especially when the series. The all-rounder experi- Tobago as well as for performances and we back The former left-hander team was down was a remark- SQUADS Mohammed (32) has so enced some discomfort Guyana Amazon Warriors," him to perform at this level however refused to comment able effort. Ashes is the biggest West Indies: John Campbell, Evin far played nine T20 interna- while playing in the GT20 said Floyd Reifer, the inter- and win games as well," on Shastri’s tenure. England-Australia battle,” Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicolas tionals and has also cap- tournament in Canada and im head coach of the West Reifer added. “I will hold my opinion Ganguly said.