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6 February VOL. 13 • ISSUE 235 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2020 THURSDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2020-22/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN NMMC appeals citizens BRIEF Mahavikas Aghadi gears to participate in Ease of Natural Effects Dance up for NMMC election Living Index survey Academy’s 7th season of ‘Storm’ receives NAVI MUMBAI: The tional prizes for overwhelming Rally attended by political bigwigs to woo voters Navi Mumbai Munic- advanced planning response ipal Corporation for water supply, solid Natural Effects Dance (NMMC) under the waste management, Academy’s 7th annual aegis of the Ministry sewage water man- show ‘Storm 2020’ that was of Housing and agement, Education, organised at Aagri Koli Urban Development, Health, Sports Bhavan Auditorium, Nerul Government of ground, Public received an overwhelming is conducting an Ease Transport and public response. The popular of Living Index welfare schemes artists displayed their mas- survey in which earlier. NMMC was Quality of life, ranked seventh in the tery in dance along with the Economic ability and country in Swachha students and won the By Chandrashekhar Hendve NCP but joined BJP ment Rajan Vichare, hearts of the audience… NAVI MUMBAI: in the last assembly Leader of opposition of (More on page 6) Mahavikas Aghadi is election. NMMC Vijay leaving no stones It will the first Chogule, Jayant Hand woven woolen unturned for the time three parties Patil, Vishwajeet caps distributed to the upcoming Navi will contest the Kadam and Deputy children suffering Mumbai Municipal election against the Mayor of NMMC from Cardiac issues Corporation’s BJP and its allies. Manadakini Mhatre. India’s Crochet Queen (NMMC) election. Rally was organised Addressing the from Mumbai and an NGO This election will be by MVA which was party workers, Ajit from Karnataka named the first election attended by Deputy Pawar said that it is MICO institute distributed where all the three Chief Minister Ajit time to bring an end hand woven woolen mon- parties have joined Pawar of NCP, to the dictatorship of key caps to the little ones hands against the Guardian Minister of Ganesh Naik in suffering from cardiac is- Bharatiya Janta Thane Eknath NMMC. “Mahavikas sues and getting treatment Party (BJP). NMMC Shinde, Public Works Aghadi is synony- sustainability are the Sarvekshan in 2019. at Satyasai Heart Hospital has been the bastion Department Minister mous to development major parameters. All this possible due of Ganesh Naik, who Ashok Chavan, in … Contd. on pg. 6 The other parameters to the cooperation (More on page 7) was previously with Member of Parlia- include Water, from the people,” said Electricity, Cleanli- Annasaheb Misal, 4 Bangladeshi women ness and solid waste NMMC Commission- infiltrators held at NMMC to hold the largest management, Home er. Koparkhairane facility, Safety, “The survey on Four Bangladeshi women employment fair in Vashi Environment, Enter- ‘Ease of Living Index’ infiltrators along with three tainment, Education, is carried out by the teenager children were NAVI MUMBAI : The of NMMC located next ous skill development Transport, Living Government of India held from Bonkode town of Navi Mumbai Munici- to Karmaveer Bhaurao training institutes. standard, Green land and the citizens Koparkhairane area in the pal Corporation Patil Modern College in Those seeking em- availability etc. should participate in early hours on Tuesday (NMMC) in association Vashi Sector 15/16. ployment opportunities “NMMC has been large number by by Special Branch of Mum- with the District Skill More than fifty des- have to bring along with awarded many Contd. on pg. 3 bai Police… Development Entrepre- ignated companies them any official iden- National and Interna- (More on page 3) neurship Guidance from various sectors tification card, bio-data, Center, Thane and are participating in the xerox copy of education- Deendayal Antyodaya fair. These companies al certificates, and pass- Yojana, National Ur- will be selecting candi- port size photo. ban Livelihoods Mis- dates directly through The Jobfairnmmc sion, is going to orga- interview as per quali- app can be downloaded nize an Employment fication and immediate from the Google Play Fair and Free Skills De- job placement papers Store for registration at velopment Training pro- will be provided to the this website: http:// gram on Sunday, 9th selected candidates. www.nmmcjobfair20.com. February, 2020 from Also, the youths will Apart from this, regis- 10am to 5pm at Shan- be advised and regis- tration facility is avail- karrao Vishwasrao tered for free skills able on WhatsApp Vidyalaya, School No.1 training through vari- number 9833761826. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Lecture on myths and misunderstandings about snakes held By Dinesh Pawar URAN: Nature and human beings have a wonderful relation- ship. To speak about nature and its diversi- ties has become the need of the hour. In this world, there are numerous species of snakes, which are classified as poisonous and non-poisonous ones. But instead of nurturing such wildlife, certain person’s mind. While snake catcher Vilas destructive species of this is all fictional, the Thakur, Sarde Vikas snakes are on the harm is already done,” Forum Chairman verge of extinction due said Raju Mumbaikar, Nagendra Mhatre, to human destructive founder, Care of Golden Jubilee Secre- tendencies and myths Nature. tary Anil Gharat, about snakes. He was speaking at Suvidya Gawand, “Snakes indirectly Ramchandra Mhatre Executive Officer assist farmers by School where he spoke Ashish Yadav, VM destroying rats that about the various Gawand, NM Gawand, harm the crops in the myths and misunder- Ashwini Gaikwad, field in the farm. That standings about Kalpana Mhatre as is why the snake is snakes. well as a large number called an indirect Also present were of students. friend of the peasants and farmers. Howev- er, many misconcep- DOCUMENTS MISSING tions about snakes are This is to inform by this Public Notice to the public in general that, I imprinted on a Mr. Yusuf Raza Kashmiri (Address : Flat No.A-403, Plot No.14-15, Vidyulata CHS, Sector-11, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410210), while travelling from Kharghar to Belapur on or about 01/11/2019, the CHANGE OF NAME PUBLIC NOTICE original document i.e. Power of Attorney of below mentioned Flat was misplaced and not traceable. I have registered the Complaint SHOURYA TINU SULE Re: Flat no.G-203 on the second floor in the building of the OM I have changed my name from to with the Kharghar Police Station in Missing Registrar No.0285/2020 SAI KRUPA Co-operative Housing Society Limited on Plot SHOURYA KALPANA DUBEY as per Affidavit No:- dated 28/01/2020. If anyone finds the said document, please supply no.A-20, A-21, A-36 and A-37 situated at Vilage Koperkhairane, WK072926 dated 4th February 2020. the same on above address. Also there are chances of misuse of the Navi Mumbai, Tal. & Dist. Thane documents, so it is requested to all that do not enter any type of THIS is to notify the public that our Client SMT. HIRABAI ASHOK contract or agreement with anybody in connection with below PATIL is the owner of Flat no.G-203 on the second floor in the CHANGE OF NAME mentioned Flat / Property. building of the OM SAI KRUPA Co-operative Housing Society MOHAMMED PARTICULARS OF THE DOCUMENTS I have changed my name from Limited on Plot no.A-20, A-21, A-36 and A-37 situated at Vilage The Original Power of Attorney of below mentioned Flat / Property. SALIM SHAIKH to SALIM IBRAHIM SHAIKH as per Koperkhairane, Navi Mumbai, Tal. & Dist. Thane (said premises). Flat No.A-403, Plot No.14-15, Vidyulata CHS, affidavit no. BN564367 That the original Agreement dated 2nd February 2001 in respect of the Sector-11, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410210 aforesaid Flat is lost or misplaced on 10th January 2020 in transit and Place : Kharghar, Navi Mumbai Sd/- is not traceable. Date : 06-02-2020 Mr. Yusuf Raza Kashmiri PUBLIC NOTICE A Police complaint has been lodged with the Worli Police Station on This public notice is issued by Mafco Market Premises 30th January 2020 and recorded in Lost Property Registration no.240/ Co-operative Society Ltd, having its Reg No. NBOM/CI- 2020. DCO/GEN(C)/1629/TTR/2005-2006 having address at Any person/s, Bank/s, Financial Institution/s, Organization/s, SPECIAL OFFER Sub-Plot Bay F, Plot No. 796, Sector-18, Turbhe, Navi Company/ies, or any other Govt. /Concerned authorities having any Mumbai, Thane Dist., has reported that the original Share right, title, interest, claim, demand etc. against or in the aforesaid CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL Certificate No. 115 comprising share Nos. 1141 to 1150 of Premises or by virtue of the aforesaid lost pages of the aforesaid ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) Shop No. C-28 standing in the name of Mr. Arvind Manilal document by way of inheritance, mortgage, possession, sale, gift, A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND Gala & Mr. Deepak Manilal Gala issued by our society is lost/ lease, lien, charge, trust, partnership, maintenance, development, misplaced and that the said member has now made an appli- easement, transfer, licence, either agitated in any litigation or otherwise will cost you only Rs 200/- + GST cation to the society for issuance of a duplicate Share Certif- or any other right or interest whatsoever are hereby required to make the same known in writing, with documentary proof, to the undersigned for direct buyers and sellers. icate in lieu of the lost original Share Certificate No. 115, in within a period of 15 days from the date of publication hereof. For details, call : 20870513, 27815380 furtherance of which this public notice is issued. An FIR has If no claim is made as required hereinabove, our client will be at liberty already been registered at APMC Police Station on 13/12/ to deem that such right/s, if any, have been waived for all intents and 2019 in this respect. purposes and not binding on our client. By this Public Notice it is hereby notified that if any per- Sd/- ATTENTION READERS son has any objection or claim of whatsoever nature is the M.T.THACKER While every effort is made to check the genuineness of said Shop, it should be notified to us in writing within 15 ADVOCATE M.T.THACKER & ASSOCIATES party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held (fifteen) days from the date of publication hereto. Thereafter Advocates High Court responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. 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By Chandrashekhar Hendve Navi Mumbai Bar As- sented with the me- and Justice Smt. Kolap- cate Prasad P Patil, Madhvi,Adv Vandana NAVI MUMBAI: On the sociation at Vashi in mentos. Cultural pro- kar presided over the Vice president Advocate Madhvi,Members Adv. occasion of 23rd Founda- Navi Mumbai. grammes were organ- function. Krushna Pawar, Secre- Akshay Kashid, Adv tion Day of Navi Mum- Lawyers who have ised on the occasion. The programme was tary Advocate Kiran Jayashree Pawar, Adv bai Court, a gathering been practising for Chief Magistrate of attended by Navi Mum- Bhosale, Treasurer Adv. Ankur Marke,Adv Su- was organised in the more than 30 years Navi Mumbai Court, bai Lawyer Associa- Dinesh Kale, Joint Sec- nil Patil, Adv. Anil Pa- premises of court by were felicitated and pre- Smt. Trupti Deshmukh tion’s President Advo- retary Adv. Prasad til. 4 Bangladeshi women infiltrators Dead body found on the held at Koparkhairane shores of Vashi Creek By Crime Reporter with the help of Ko- 30, and Gole Moham- A usual for him to stay was found on the NAVI MUMBAI: Four parkhairane Police med Imam Shaikh from NAVI MUMBAI: man’s body was found away from his house shores of Vashi Creek. Bangladeshi women in- raided the home num- the same area in home filtrators along with ber 503, Godabai Ni- number 787. They were on Wednesday after- for two to three days Police then rushed to three teenager children was, located at Samta taken to the police cus- noon along the shore due to this drunken the spot and recovered of Vashi Creek. The state. Three days Kiran’s body. Police were held from Nagar of Bonkode town tody and were ques- Bonkode town of Ko- in Koparkhairane tioned. During interro- deceased has been prior to the incident, said no wounds were parkhairane area in the where Yasmin Mumtaj gation, the confessed to identified as Kiran Kiran had gone out found on Kiran’s body. Mule (42). Although with his friends. He The deceased, accord- early hours on Tuesday Shaikh aged 45years have been staying in by Special Branch of and her 17 year daugh- India illegally and had the cause of his death was even spotted ing to police, had been Mumbai Police. ter and Rabiya Anees come in search of em- is unclear, it loitering around the suffering from jaun- seems that he died shores of Vashi creek. dice for many months Acting on the tip off, Shaikh, 35, and her ployment. Mumbai po- Special Branch of two daughters were ar- lice have filed case due to illness. The local fishermen and was a consistent Mumbai Police team led rested. Police also ar- against them under the The deceased spotted him wander- drinker. It is believed Kiran Mule used to ing along the beaches that he may have died by Crime Investigation rested two women Am- section of Passport Police Inspector Bele ina Mohammad Mirza, Rules Act 1920. live alone in JN-1 of Vashi Bay for due to his illness. The colony in Vashi. He around two days. Vashi police have worked as an estate The fishermen registered the case as agent and informed the police on accidental death and was addicted to Wednesday afternoon are carrying out alcohol. It was very that the body of Mule further investigation. Passenger held for manhandling ticket checker By Crime Reporter first class. On suspi- ticket checkers and NAVI MUMBAI: cion, the ticket threatened them with Passenger who was checkers, Joseph P dire consequences. travelling in the first and Purne asked him Then checkers class compartment to show ticket. Howev- brought him to the without ticket was er, instead of showing Vashi Police Station held for manhandling ticket, Saleem started and filed case against ticket checker at arguing with the him. Seawoods Railway Station. He was FESCOM Mumbai division awarded various prizes to the winners of 2019 and 2020. Shri identified as Moham- PUBLIC NOTICE Ram Kajrolkar, Ramesh Mohite and Patil were awarded special prizes for their outstand- med Hamja Saleem To all public at large it is hereby informed by this notice that, ing achievements. (Photo courtesy: C.K. Subramaniam) (25). Vashi Railway I Mr. Ankush Sakharam Pandole, R/at – 10, Siddheshwar Police filed case Niwas, MIDC Road, Cholegaon, Thakurli (E), Dist. Thane, In the ongoing need to click on the NMMC against him for the owner of the business of “Sapphire Bar & Restaurant” Ease of Living Index following link: https:/ causing obstruction PAP Plot No. 308, 1st & 2nd Floor, TTC Industrial Aria, appeals... 2019 citizen’s feed- /eol2019.org/ in government work, Khairne, Navi Mumbai, have given registered General Contd. from pg. 1 back weightage is 30 cirizenfeedback till threatening govern- Power of Attorney vide Register No. TNN-3/6009/2019, giving maximum out of 100. To partici- 29th February, 2020. ment official and dated 12/04/2019 to Mr. Sanjay Sopan Metakari, which answers,” he added. pate, the citizens travelling without was cancelled by me and also civil suit is pending before ticket. Court in respect of that as Mr. Sanjay Sopan Metakari played financial Fraud with me and defamed me, hence any person Mohammed Hamja should not deal with him regarding “Sapphire Bar & Saleem is a resident of Restaurant”, if anyone does so, then I will not be respondible Sector-5, Vashi and in any manner, please all take note of this. was traveling on Tuesday from CSMT- Date : 06/02/2020 Sd/- Panvel local in the Place : Navi Mumbai. Mr. Ankush Sakharam Pandole www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Union Budget 2020-21:

Issue : 235 6 February, 2020 Ease out Estate Sector health care. It is neces- well. Last year, an ad- Act responsibly sary to have an afford- ditional deduction of up able housing projects in to ¹ 1.5 lakh for interest The realization that if corrective measures are not taken im- all major cities to avoid paid on loans taken for mediately, there is going to be acute shortage of fresh potable lack of owned living purchase of an afford- drinking water has finally dawned upon us. After air, water is the space. The ownership of able house was an- second most essential lifeline for the survival of human beings. a flat will definitely re- nounced. The deduction Nature created adequate resources for their survival, however duce the monthly bud- was allowed on housing because of meddling by the human beings, the resources have not get and thereby increase loans sanctioned on or only been polluted, they have also been depleted due to gross By C K Subramaniam the saving method. before March 31, 2020. mismanagement. Pollution from land-based sources is greatly af- With the economy in Tax holiday for af- Now, to ensure that fecting the aquatic biological resources and biodiversity. Rampant midst of a sharp slow- fordable housing, will more persons avail this use of pesticides is further making the fresh water resources un- down, the Union Budget drive more projects in benefit, the Finance for FY21 was being this segment. The Minister has proposed to usable. awaited with high ex- Union Budget has con- extend the date of loan Though water is one of the replenishable resources, yet due to pectations to act as a tinued its focus on real sanction for availing depleting green cover because of excessive deforestation and con- growth booster. Howev- estate sector, particular- this additional deduc- sequent reduction in rainfall, perennial drought like situation has er, the budget fell short ly the affordable hous- tion by one more year been created in many parts of our country. It is because of this of industry expecta- ing segment. This de- till March 31, 2021. Re- reason it has become all the more important to conserve water, tions, with no major duction continues to be ferring to the tax holi- besides finding means to replenish the aquifers. While each one of announcement for ac- available over and above day provided on profits us can do our bit by conserving water at home and being more celerating growth. Since the ¹ 2 lakh deductions earned by developers of cautious while using it, the real solution lies in rainwater harvest- a long time, the real es- under Section 24 of In- affordable housing ing, which has to be followed religiously wherever possible. tate sector needs an in- come Tax Act. Real es- projects approved by dustry status that can tate buyers could lose a March 31, 2020, the Fi- Rainwater harvesting technique is two pronged. Firstly, by col- help it with finances at major tax incentive nance Minister has pro- lecting rain water from roof tops and open catchment areas and a lower cost, especially while buying a new posed to extend the date storing in huge underground sumps and secondly by arresting the surface run off into the rivers and seas by constructing percolation chambers to recharge the aquifer. The former has a limitation that it can be adopted only during monsoons. Besides, it requires huge investment by way of construction of water retaining structures. The latter is a long-term solution and shall go a long way in mak- ing this vital resource available for human consumption. Already the Hon’ble Supreme Court has intervened and taken lead in making it mandatory for the various organizations to imple- ment the rainwater harvesting. Even the bureau of Indian stan- dards has come out with code on this. Many state governments at times when the avail- home. With the new per- of approval of such have made it compulsory to have provision for rainwater harvest- ability of funding is a sonal income tax re- projects for availing this ing schemes in the construction of complexes before the com- major headwind for the gime coming in, al- tax holiday, by one more mencement and occupancy certificates are issued for the work. It industry though optional, the tax year. is heartening that many of the schools, colleges and residential It is time to allocate incentives on interest With economy in complexes are utilizing this technique and are thus contributing funds for the real estate payment will have to be doldrums and acute immensely in conserving water. The town planning authorities sector so that stuck re- foregone. slump in consumption, should also implement this in letter and spirit and thus save the alty projects can be re- The impact could be efforts on demand cre- vived and the investors severe on the real estate ation incentives are human civilization from evident disaster in making on account of or buyers get justice. industry in India, which missing. Any fiscal mea- depleting water resources. Interest on home loan is already facing one of sure in the sluggish real should be waived for the the biggest slumps ever estate sector could pro- period there is delay in with an unsold invento- vide a fillip. To mini- getting possession of ry continuing to be pil- mise hardships in real Three unidentified men in flats. The government ing up. The new person- estate transaction, the has not announced ade- al tax regime will make Budget has proposed to autorickshaw rob a man quate funds to revive it simpler to file taxes, increase the circle rate projects stuck because but you will have to limit of 5% to 10%. By Crime Reporter The complainant a hotel. Saying no to of financial issues. forego all the deduc- Lowering of income NAVI MUMBAI: Three in the case, Augustine his question the But still it will be out tions, which includes tax rates with the re- unidentified men Josh, 56, stays at burglars pushed Josh of reach in major cities interest paid on your moval of exemptions, mugged Augustine Koparkhairane Sector- and forcibly took him for common man to buy house loan. The ¹ 2 lakh may not lead to any Josh (56), who lives in 19. He had come to inside the rickshaw. a flat. Unless the FM / rebate will be a lot to meaningful boost to con- Koparkhairane and Sector 1, Vashi on They drove the auto RBI consent to change give away for most buy- sumption. As far as the forcibly took him to Monday evening to rickshaw to a deserted the rule making, the ers and may further real estate sector is con- Mahape from Sector 1, repair his laptop. After place near Mahape. banks should not to ac- dampen the sentiment cerned, the industry Vashi. They hit him completing his work, Two of the burglars cept the unsold flats as in real estate. was hoping that the and robbed him of Rs he was standing near hit Josh and mugged security for loans given To give further push Government would 30,000 worth of the main road talking his gold ring and eight to the builders/ develop- to the government’s come up with measures jewelry. This incident on the phone. That is thousand rupees. ers even after one year ‘Housing for All’ goal, to boost housing de- took place on Monday when a rickshaw Augustine Josh of completion, the pric- the Union Budget has mand. However, the re- evening. The Vashi stopped by in which somehow managed to es will never be within yet again laid emphasis moval of exemptions police have launched a three people were reach home and the reach. We would like on affordable housing, under the new income search against the sitting. One of those approached the Vashi to see more schemes for giving a boost to the sec- Contd. on pg. 10 trio. asked Josh if he runs Police Station. affordable housing and tor and home-buyers as www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Thursday, 6 February 2020 RCSC organises MHM workshop Khelo India University Games to serve for College students as launch pad for many International Champions: Kiren Rijiju By Ashok Dhamija After successfully hosting the Khelo India Youth Games in Guwa- hati last month, the Indian govern- ment has decided to conduct the first ever Khelo India University Games to unearth more talent for the future international competitions. Union Minister Of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju expressed that the peo- ple of India will definitely see many international champions coming out Nearly 100 students of Sterling College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Nerul benefited of the Khelo India University Union Minister Of Youth Affairs and from the workshop. Games. The multidisciplinary disci- Sports Kiren Rijiju By Ashok Dhamija plinary games will be held in Bhu- baneswar from 22 February to 1 events of the likes of Archery, Ath- NAVI MUMBAI: letics, Boxing, Fencing, Judo, Swim- Rotary Club of Satel- March 2020. “The University Games are very ming, Weightlifting and Wrestling. lite City (RCSC), Navi While Team sports will include Bad- Mumbai which is popular worldwide and the stan- dards are very high. Most of the stars minton, Basketball, Football, Hock- involved in many ey, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, community based in the Olympics are from universities. Rugby, Kabaddi. The projects like Cataract games will be staged surgeries, Blood Therefore the standard of University Games in across 10 venues be- donation, Literacy tween Bhubaneshwar camps recently India has to be high. We will definitely see and Cuttack. Kalinga conducted a combined Institute of Industrial awareness session on Dr Supriya Lad of RC Thane Premium took the lead in many international spreading awareness about MHM and New Age solutions champions coming out Technology will be the Menstrual Hygiene main center for the Management (MHM) India campaign event was very of the Khelo India Uni- versity Games. The talents identi- sporting extravaganza. and New Age Solu- initiated by Rotary, beneficial for all the Top Universities of the likes of tions Workshop for the Menstrual Hygiene is participants who got fied in this tournament will be pro- vided with all the facilities and sup- University of Mumbai, Shivaji Uni- benefit of nearly 100 one of programs but first-hand knowledge versity- Kolhapur, Punjab University students of Sterling the key feature of the about the sensitive port so that the athletes can repre- sent India in various international - Chandigarh, Guru Nanak Dev College of Arts, WinS campaign is to issue from the ex- University - Amritsar, Maharshi Commerce & Science, ensure that govern- perts. This will not championships in the future,” said Rijiju. Dayanand University - Rohtak, Pun- Nerul under the ment schools in India only improve their jabi University - Patiala, Delhi leadership of Smart have a set of function- confidence about The KIUG-2020 Odisha, will have approximately 3343 athletes (Male- University Sports Council - Delhi President 2019-20 Dr ing and well main- themselves but will including the hosts KIIT University Supriya Lad of RC tained water, sanita- also serve as a plat- 1738, Female- 1605) from around 80- 100 universities, apart from techni- - Bhubaneswar will all be vying for Thane Premium. tion and hygiene form to spread aware- top honors at the first ever Khelo Among the impor- facilities. Water, ness among their cal and supporting staff. The KIUG- 2020 Odisha will have 17 sports dis- India University Games which is tant tips that were sanitation and hy- peers without inhibi- slated to take place in Bhubaneswar shared included those giene in schools refers tions. ciplines. These includes Individual on hygiene manage- to a combination of ment waste manage- technical and human ment approaches e development compo- based on the best nents that are neces- solution, training, as sary to develop and well as the introduc- support appropriate tion of new materials health and hygiene etc. behaviour among Rtn Sonal Modi children leading to a who is also the Avenue healthy school envi- Co-chair of WinS in ronment.” District 3142 said A representative “Rotary India WinS from Sterling College Program is a pan Nerul shared that the

For inserting advertisements in NEWSBAND Divakar - 9867529915 Vijay - 9867529919 Rampreet - 9867659921 Off : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Natural Effects Dance Academy’s 7th season of ‘Storm’ receives overwhelming response NAVI MUMBAI: Natu- ral Effects Dance Acad- emy’s 7th annual show ‘Storm 2020’ that was organised at Aagri Koli Bhavan Auditorium, Nerul received an over- whelming response. The popular artists displayed their mastery in dance along with the stu- dents and won the hearts of the audience. Present during this occasion were Famous Dance Director Firoz Shaikh, who is popularly known as The Shadow man, Sanjeev Kumar, International Belly Dancer Pradeep Vidhathe, Devesingh Rajput, Actress we have tried to hundreds of students members Shubhada Shubhangi Sawant, spread social messag- of various age groups Parjane, Dinesh Nishitha, Chhatra es as dance is the best displayed their artistic Rajput, Arun Walekar, Chhetri, Prashant medium to touch the talent. Mukesh Baviskar, Tadakhe, Spidy prominent personali- organizer Durgesh depth of the hearts of The Academy is Swapnil Kadam. The Shirgaonkar, Mansi ties. Rajput said, “Through the audience.” run by Durgesh show was hosted by Sandanshiv other Dance Director and dance performances On this occasion, Rajput and his crew Deepak Shetty. Hand woven woolen caps distributed to the Little Ones suffering from Cardiac issues By Chandrashekar Hendve Hospital in program was imple- KHARGHAR: The Kharghar. mented in the Temperature has Some women, hospital to provide fallen suddenly and which included protection from cold the climate has Kalpana Hebelekar to the children become much colder from Karnataka, and receiving treatment. than before. India’s others from Mumbai, It was heartening to Crochet Queen from Navi Mumbai, Charu see the bright smiles Mumbai and an NGO Trehan, Sadhana on the children’s from Karnataka Ganty, Anjali, Pratib- faces as they re- named MICO insti- ha, Devender Kaur, ceived the caps. tute distributed hand Sumangali, Riddhi, Similar initiatives woven woolen mon- Asha came together would be launched key caps to the little to organize this for the children ones suffering from event. undergoing various cardiac issues and “Children need other treatments,” getting treatment at warm clothes, espe- said a member from Satyasai Heart cially in the cold. The MICQ.

Mahavikas kar and Shivaji against CAA & NRC. illegal construction. Shivsena and in the Maharaj and hence It is the responsibility “The NMMC last assembly election For inserting Aghadi... development of the of our government as election is due in the he joined the Bhartiya Contd. from pg. 1 state is our motto,” he well as MVA to month of April. We Janta Party. “MVA advertisements and hence the voters added. maintain the law and must ensure the will ensure complete in NEWSBAND should cast vote in “The Centre order situation in the victory of MVA and development of Navi Divakar - our favour in large government tabled the state,” he added. uproot the power of Mumbai and proper 9867529915 number,” he said. He Budget 2020-21 but If elected, he Ganesh Naik,” he fund will be allocagted was speaking in the immediately on the promised to solve the stressed. towards this end.” Vijay - programme organised very next day, the issues pertaining to Talking about State PWD Minis- 9867529919 by MVA at Vishnudas share market regis- Navi Mumbai Slum Ganesh Naik and his ter Ashok Chavan also Rampreet - Bhave Auditorium, tered a fall. Approxi- Rehabilitation, lack of allegiance to laid stress on planned 9867659921 Vashi. mately Rs. 4 lakh problems of Parking, any party, Eknath development and ‘MVA is committed crores were lost. The apartments which are Shinde said that urged the citizens to Off : 2087 0513 / to tread on the path of country is facing in dilapidated condi- before joining NCP ensure MVA comes to 2781 5380 Phule Shahu Ambed- nationwide protest tion and no further Ganesh Naik was in power in NMMC. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Thursday, 6 February 2020 NMASA Inter School Athletics Meets Gets Underway Golden double for Dhiev, Vrishti, Kavya in sprints event By Ashok Dhamija NAVI MUMBAI: The 35th edition of the Navi Mumbai Area School Association (NMASA) Inter School Athletics Meet got underway on Tuesday 4th February, 2020 amidst enthusias- tic participation from approximately 2000 stu- dents (Boys and Girls) Shreya Jana (2nd from Right) pips Triveni Tawade (Right) in the Girls U-16 100m sprint representing 35 schools finals. (Photos by Author). from Airoli to Panvel / Uran. The three day prestigious competition which is being held at the NMSA Ground, Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School Vashi eves which won the Vashi is witnessing in- 4x100m Relay event in the U-16 category include (L to R) tense competition for Shreya Chavan, Maltina Nadar, Ragini Khetade and Pra- individual and team chi Shetty. glory in 66 Track and Field events in six age groups viz U-6, U-8, U- 10, U-12, U-14 and U- 16. Athletes from Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School & Junior College - Vashi, New Horizon Over 2000 Boys and Girls in six age groups from 35 schools are taking part in the Public School - Airoli, NMASA Inter School Athletics Meet. Podar International – Gauri Raut (Fr. Agnel Multi- Nerul, Christ Academy Winner of the Girls U-14 Shot Put event Kshitija N (C) is purpose School Vashi). – Koparkhairane, Ryan flanked by Shranya Chavan (L) and Riya Adhave (R) who Girls (U-14) 200m: 1) International School – came in second and third respectively. Kavya Nayekar (St Mary Mul- Nerul, SBOA Public tipurpose School Vashi); 2) School - Nerul, St Jo- close contest with Shas- Vashi athletes compris- Arya Datar (Fr. Agnel Multi- seph High School (SSC) hank Kuveshkar from ing primarily of foot- purpose School Vashi); 3) – New Panvel, St Au- New Horizon Public ballers bagged the third Vedika Mule (Fr. Agnel Multi- gustine High School – School Airoli who came place. The Girl’s U-16, purpose School Vashi). Nerul, Ryan Interna- in second in the 100m 4x100m Relay event Girls (U-14) Shot Put: 1) tional School – Sanpa- sprint. Shreya Jana was won comfortably Kshitija N (VIBGYOR High da among others, were from Podar Interna- by the Fr. Agnel Vashi Airoli); 2) Shranya Chavan among the medals win- tional School (ICSE), quadrat of Shreya Cha- (Sanjivani International School ners at the end of Day Nerul piped Triveni van, Maltina Nadar, Kharghar) ; 3) Riya Adhave 2. Tawade from Bal Bha- Ragini Khetade and (New Horizon Public School New Horizon Airoli’s rati Public School, Prachi Shetty way Vishwajyot High School, Kharghar made their debut in Airoli). Dhiev Lalan and Christ Kharghar to the tape in ahead of Bal Bharati the NMASA Inter School Athletics Meet by sending a Boys (U-16) 100m: 1) Academy’s Vrishti the Girls U-16 100m Public School, contingent of 43 athletes. Photo shows few of them readi- Ameesh Ail (Ryan Internation- Solanki were in key sprint event. The Long Kharghar who came in ly pose for Newsband. al School Sanpada); 2) Shas- form and aced the Boys Jump event too wit- second. the qualifying round School Nerul); 3) Kushagra hank Kuveshkar (New Hori- and Girls U-12 100m nessed similar rivalry In the Girls U-14 that saw her earn the Kumar (Don Bosco Senior zon Public School Airoli); 3) and 200m title respec- between the two talent- Shot Put event , a her- second place in the end. Secondary School, Nerul). Mihir Desai (St. Augustine tively. Mohammed Ak- ed athletes from the culean effort of 7.95 m (Photos by Author). Girls (U-12) 200m: 1) Vr- High School Nerul). bar Husain of Ryan In- city, with Triveni bag- by VIBGYOR High, Result (Finals*): ishti Solanki (Christ Academy Girls (U-16) 100m: 1) ternational School, Ner- ging the title this time Airoli’s Kshitija N in Boys (U-12) 100m: 1) Koparkhairane); 2) Anushri Shreya Jana (Podar Interna- ul and Kavya Nayekar around ahead of Shreya her final throw saw her Dhiev Lalan (New Horizon Kudva ( Fr. Agnel Multipur- tional School (ICSE) Nerul); from St Mary Multi- with a leap of 5.02 m. pip Sanjivani Interna- Public School Airoli); 2) Archit pose School Vashi); 3) Urdh- 2) Triveni Tawade (Bal Bha- purpose School Vashi The Boys U-16, tional School Kumar (Ryan International wa Jadhav (SBOA Public rati Public School Kharghar); were the toper in the 4x100m Relay event Kharghar’s, Shranya School Nerul); 3) Varad Dalvi School, Nerul). 3) Prachi Shetty (Fr. Agnel Boys and Girls U-14 was won by the New Chavan and New Hori- (St Joseph High School (SSC) Boys (U-14) 100m: 1) Multipurpose School Vashi). 100m sprint events re- Horizon Airoli’s quad- zon Public School Airo- New Panvel) Mohammed Akbar Husain Boys (U-16) 4x100m Re- spectively. Kavya in rat comprising of Rahul li’s, Riya Adhave on her Girls (U-12) 100m: 1) Vr- (Ryan International School, lay: 1) New Horizon Public fact added another Gold Mahadik, Kanak Patil, way to her maiden ti- ishti Solanki (Christ Academy Nerul); 2) Saif Chafekar (Fr. School Airoli; 2) St Augustine to her kitty after she Dhruv Bhavsar and tle. The highly compet- Koparkhairane); 2) Nandini Agnel Multipurpose School High School Nerul; 3) Fr. Ag- won the Girls U-14 Shashank Kuveshkar itive event saw the Shirva ( Fr. Agnel Multipur- Vashi); 3) Adarsh Singh (San- nel Multipurpose School 200m sprint event too. ahead of St Augustine technical officials re- pose School Vashi); 3) Urdh- jivani International School Vashi Ameesh Ail from High School Nerul’s vert to count back, af- wa Jadhav (SBOA Public Kharghar). Girls (U-16) 4x100m Re- Ryan International Prasleen Nadar, Ibra- ter Shranya and Riya School, Nerul). Girls (U-14) 100m: 1) lay: 1) Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School Sanpada was the heem Gounday, were tied at 7.91m. It Boys (U-12) 200m: 1) Kavya Nayekar (St Mary School Vashi; 2) Bal Bharati fastest athlete of the Fardeen Khan and Mi- was the Shranya who Dhiev Lalan (New Horizon Multipurpose School Vashi); 2) Public School, Kharghar; 3) meet in the Boys U-16 hir Desai. Fr. Agnel had registered the dis- Public School Airoli); 2) Archit Aarya Datar (Fr. Agnel Multi- Euro School Airoli age category after a Multipurpose School tance twice earlier in Kumar (Ryan International purpose School Vashi); 3) * Results Incomplete www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Madhya Pradesh Tourism announces “Namaste Orchha” A Three Day Festival celebrating the cultural landscape to showcase untapped tourism potential in MP

MUMBAI: Adding to claimed composer Madhya Pradesh and and history. This festi- collaboration with mas- and palace architectur- its ongoing initiatives Clinton Cerejo, the pi- Managing Director, val will find a place of ter-craftsmen and well al features, the royal to promote Madhya oneers of fusion rock Madhya Pradesh Tour- pride in the lives of the known global-local palaces- Raja Mahal Pradesh as a leading Indian Ocean, eminent ism Board said, local populace of Orch- brands. It will also of- and the Sheesh Mahal, tourism destination in actor Manoj Bajpayee “Madhya Pradesh is ha, sharing their home fer opportunity for lo- which is now convert- the country, the State are some of the artists among the most excit- and heart with visitors. cal businesses to ex- ed into a heritage ho- Tourism Board an- who will create engag- ing tourist destination It will also bring the pand tourism offerings tel; the Jahangir Ma- nounced “Namaste Or- ing experiences for the and weddings indus- hal built by Maharaja chha”, a new festival audiences at the festi- tries to exploit the yet Bir Singh Deo in ho- scheduled to be held val. untapped potential in nour of a visit by the from 6-8 March 2020, The Madhya the state. Mughal Emperor Jah- celebrating the cultur- Pradesh Tourism Ms Yasmin Kid- angir; and the Phool al landscape of the Board has recently won wai, Festival Director Bagh, an architectural state in the historic 10 National Awards said, “Orchha is a hid- marvel built for natu- town of Orchha. The and the state has also den gem in Madhya ral cooling through a festival was announced been listed among the Pradesh and thrives water ventilation sys- at a curtain raiser in Top 3 ‘Best Value Des- on its celebrated heri- tem. Numerous ceno- Mumbai. tination’ of the world tage, natural beauty, taphs or chhatris, con- The three day ex- by Lonely Planet. The culture and creativity. structed in honour of travaganza in this an- Madhya Pradesh Gov- Our thought is to cre- various erstwhile rul- cient and quaint town ernment has identified ate an annual event in ers of the city, dot the will feature diverse ac- tourism as one of the the cultural calendar of vicinity of the fort and tivities of music, dance, leading sectors for de- Madhya Pradesh that the Betwa river. art, wellness, travel, velopment and aims to will help to discover The rich and unfet- nature, adventure, his- promote MP as an at- this fascinating place tered natural resourc- tory and culture. These tractive destination for and bring in the con- es, biodiversity and activities would be led both domestic and in- fluence of ideas and pristine landscape are by experts in their re- ternational travellers. in the country and has very best of Madhya creative collabora- also an unparalleled spective fields with par- There is a sustained fo- immense potential to Pradesh together in a tions”. attraction for nature ticipants comprising cus on infrastructure grow inbound tourism. meaningful celebra- The Orchha Fort and adventure lovers to invited delegates. An development, restora- Under the vision of the tion”. Complex hosts the leg- explore Orchha. From immersive visual spec- tion of heritage sites, Honourable Chief Min- There will also be endary and unique guided tours of the Or- tacle of Maha Aarti will development of natural ister, tourism has been workshops and site-vis- Ram Raja Temple, chha Wildlife Sanctu- be curated at the reserves and biodiver- identified as a key fo- its for photography, built in honour of Lord ary to adventure sports banks of river Betwa. sity, promotion of sus- cus area. We are creat- film-making, perform- Ram and is the only along the Betwa river, Renowned vocalist tainable and responsi- ing new opportunities ing arts; exhibitions place where he is wor- picturesque natural Padma Shri Shubha ble tourism as well as and initiatives to pro- showcasing the state’s shipped both as a god beauty to an experi- Mudgal, noted lyricist- rural tourism. mote the state and its handicraft heritage and as a king. There is ence of rural life, writer Swanand Mr. Faiz Ahmed rich cultural, natural and legacies, sustain- the imposing Chaturb- there’s something for Kirkire, popular sing- Kidwai, Secretary and architectural her- able fashion and de- huj Temple, with a every traveller to take er Shilpa Rao, ac- Tourism, Govt of itage and its traditions sign presentations in blend of temple, fort home. Why is it happening to me?

to keep constantly better at the end of her. as to how everyone is would become stag- working. the session. I told her I smiled and told suffering in their nant beings. My recommenda- to now pay a little her that I felt that own zones. There is So next time you tion is keep working more attention to her the session was a no one who is totally ask yourself why is on them, do not give question which she success now as she at bliss unless they this happening to up. Last week I met a asked regarding why spoke exactly how a want to be at bliss me, look around, look client who shared it has to be her. client who goes to the despite having many at the bright side, sit about her issues with I asked her how next level of evolving problems around and plan how to get her children and after was she feeling after them. out of the problem pouring out her heart she had worked on Problems are like rather than feel like her question was resolving with me part of life, they help the only victim on “Ma’am why this has the issue? She said us learn, get better, the earth. Take help, By Salma Prabhu to happen to me”? she felt better. She accept, become more talk to close family, Last two months I looked at her also said that while compassionate, friends and if need be you must have and wanted to tell she was working stronger, more a counselor, but look got tips on enhancing her that believe me, with my help on her capable of solving at the problem as a almost every relation- almost every individ- problems she things on our own stepping stone to ship around you and I ual in an around us, realised that it was and also helping becoming a better am sure you must be have some or the not as catastrophic others. individual. doing good. It is okay other problem and as she thought it If we had no Salma Prabhu is Clinical if you are working on everyone has the was and there were problems we would Psychologist, Career some and have got same question in ways to find a take everything in Counsellor and Author little results as life is their mind. solution to them. life for granted, we Director SPIC. You can like that, we all have I started working She also said would never under- write to her for queries some areas we are with her on her that she realised that speaks. stand ourselves and on salmaprabhu7 very happy with and areas of concern and others have much We all have to others, we would not @gmail.com Mobile : some where we need she was feeling bigger problems than just look around us invent things and we 9322851484 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Questions that every College goer has Jainacharya Yugbhushan Suri coronated as Cachhadhipati By Ryhea George Newsband: How do When in college, a you know when a re- student goes through a lationship is over? The high profile event boosted prestige lot of biological, emo- Yvette Lee: You tional, physical and should decide your and reputation of Jain religion mental changes. Some boundaries and it’s dif- MUMBAI: On the auspicious day of get through such ferent for everyone . 4th of February, 2020, the high pro- changes very easily You decide when your file coronation of His Holiness Jain- while most of them relationship is over. acharya Shri Yugbhushan Suriji have always fallen prey Newsband: How to Maharaj (Pandit M.S.) on the post to various issues con- be persistent on not of the Gachchhaadhipati of Mohjit sisting of the above Yvette Lee falling into sub- Vijayji sect boosted prestige and rep- given changes. It is a their college days. Here stance abuse ? utation of Jain Religion. On the very sensitive period of are the excerpts: Yvette Lee: I think blessed land of Chikuvadi, Borivli a person’s life where Newsband: What is teaching them asser- (Mumbai), the ceremony was per- deviating from one’s the best way to not tiveness and listening formed with a majestic grandeur & goal is very easy. A lot overthink any situa- to their instincts is the celebrations based on Jain rituals. of students during tion? key here as well. Several dignitaries of the Sangh and such course of time, Yvette Lee: The Newsband: To thousands of general public wit- deal with many issues, most important thing is whom should the stu- nessed this function. The people present on the occasion felt blessed but due to lack of not to brush it under the dents speak about to observe such rare moments in proper guidance have carpet. Acknowledge their mental health their lives. either fallen prey to it that a situation is mak- and issues related to Jainacharya Yugbhushansuri or have gone into seri- ing you angry/ fearful/ that ? became part of 31 living members of ous issues of stress, anxious/ jealous etc. Yvette Lee: I think the order of saints at the highest depression and emo- Once you acknowledge it should start by let- rank in Jaina order. tional instability. it and become aware of ting students and peo- Around 100 Jain Monks (Sadhus Parent’s support it, put things into per- ple at large feel that it’s & Sadhvis) adorned His Holiness Jainacharya Shree Yugabhushan Suri is and encouragement go spective. It’s always okay not to be okay or with the seat of Gachchhaadhipati. seen during coronation as Gachhadhipati, a long way in helping easy to make things big- feel okay. Acceptance Jain protagonist Jakshay Shah, He- the highest rank of Jain religion the students overcome ger and more negative and acknowledgement mant Shah (Canada), Dineshbhai these issues. Parents than they need to be. of feelings is the first Thadiyawala (Manilaksmi Pilgrim- Minister, and Shri Vijay Rupani, have difficulty under- The next time you catch step to getting help. age), Jigneshbhai (Ahmedabad) and Chief Minister of Gujarat had sent standing what their yourself making a Students should be en- Himanshu Shah (Monarch Industry) congratulatory letters for the occasion child is going through mountain out of a mole- couraged to talk to as well as several Heads of Jain As- and sought blessings from Jaina- and wrongly assume hill, ask yourself how counselors, teachers, sociations and renowned personali- charya Yugbhushansuri on this oc- that the kid might have much it will matter in close friends, parents, ties were present on the occasion. casion. Shri Amit shah expressed his fallen into vices such five years or even next cousins or whoever They offered their good wishes to the wishes in his letter that His Holiness as substance abuse or month. Sometimes just they feel comfortable new Gachchhaadhipati Shri and ex- Jainacharya Yugbhushansuri should uded confidence that being seated on lead the way in mentoring the order even worse. After a changing up the time with. If any of these the throne, Jain Acharya Shri Gach- of world peace. survey conducted by frame, can help shut support givers think chhaadhipati would bless all with Many followers flew into Mumbai Ryhea George, report- down overthinking. the situation is grave enhanced work for the betterment of from across the globe to be a part of er with Newsband it Newsband: How can and that they might not the Sangh, Shashan (Administra- this historic occasion. The ceremony was found that there a student deal with be able to handle it, tion) and People’s welfare. was an eye-opener for those who were are some basic and peer pressure during they should encourage Shri Narendra Modi Prime Min- not aware of the robust system of em- common questions College days ? the person to meet a ister of India, Shri Amit Shah Home powerment of religious rights. that every college goer Yvette Lee: Stu- professional counse- has or which have dents should be taught lors/ therapist/ psy- crossed their mind at that it is okay saying chologist etc. Letters to the Editor.... some point of life. ‘No’ to something they Newsband: How These questions are don’t like and don’t long is too long to hold very common but the agree with. We very of- on to an issue you have Kiwi team made team India pay price answers for these ten bring up children to with your friends, fam- Team India lost a key match after scoring 347 runs as the Kiwi side vary and depend on be kind and always say ily or a loved one ? got the better of Kohli led side. As in the past, the batting clicked where- every individual. ‘yes’ to things to com- Yvette Lee: As as the bowling was pathetic. Left handed batsmen of Kiwi side scored In order to get a de- promise and accept and long as you are able to 168 runs of 153 balls and our so called spinners gave away 148 runs for 2 wickets. In all 24 wide balls were bowled to add to the misery. fault set of answers be quiet. Hence teaching handle it and it doesn’t Captaincy was totally lacking. Field placements were totally wrong. for such students, children about assertive- affect your relationship The best fielder Jadeja was throwing off the target and his bowling is Newsband had a ness from a young age with the person and you not a match winning effort any way and appears to be a liability in the Question and Answer is important. We should are able to have a civil side. But for Rahul all the other Indian batsmen wasted valuable deliv- session with Miss also help students devel- conversation with her/ eries looking for records. In the end, Team India lost the first ODI by Yvette Lee, who is a op, believe and listen to him about it. If this in- four wickets after winning the T-20 series 5-0. The much hyped three counselor and a social their instincts and pay cident is taking too pacemen gave away 196 runs for two wickets. But for two run outs there worker with Mahatma attention to how they much of your mind is nothing to write about our performance. Education Society’s feel. If there is some- space and is affecting C.K. Subramaniam, Millennium Towers, Sector 9, Sanpada Pillai Group of Institu- thing that doesn’t feel your mental health and tions. She has seen stu- right about a situation to functionality. You Union Budget 2020- Disappointing dents coming to her them, it probably isn’t. should know it’s time The Union Budget 2020 is disappointing. Although it has taken care with various issues Teach them to listen to to get professional of the interests of many sectors and taxpayers, it has not given any specific relief to important sectors such as real estate and automobiles. they have faced during their instincts. help. Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Covestro (India) along with ARCH The Vein Center partners Development Foundation organise a with Apollo Clinic 3 day ‘Eureka Science Fest’ for students Varicose Veins and Spider Veins disease can now be cured within 3-4 hours by the technologies brought to India by The Vein Centre

MUMBAI: Mumbai the initial stage of the Principal Consultant, based ‘The Vein Centre’ disease is painless. The Vein Center, “Apol- partners with Apollo Speaking on the tie-up lo Clinic is well known Clinic (Andheri, Colaba Dr. Sonia Kapote, Di- to offer high-quality di- & Vashi) for providing rector, Apollo Clinic agnostic and daycare OPD and Ultrasound (Andheri, Colaba, services for patients. Examination services Vashi & Nasik) said, With support from to patients of Apollo “We are elated to have Apollo, we will positive- Clinic (Andheri, Colaba The Vein Center OPD ly excel providing the & Vashi). The tie-up at our Apollo Clinic- top class solutions to will provide patients an Andheri, Colaba & the patients and con- access to the right so- Vashi. We believe in sult them with the MUMBAI: Covestro Limited along with Mr dhi Vidya Mandir – lutions from the ex- (India) Private Limit- Nishant Shah – Direc- Thane was aptly de- perts for dealing the ed, Mumbai along with tor ARCH Development signed by the team of growing lifestyle dis- their CSR partner Foundation in the pres- Arch Foundation keep- ease of Varicose Veins. ARCH Development ence of Guest of Honour ing the buzz with the This facility will be Foundation from Vado- – Shri Rajendra Bhat – participants and visitors available in Colaba, dara have been dedicat- Krishibhusan awardee alive through the day. Vashi and Andheri. The edly working since past and founder of Nisarg The exhibits were eval- Vein Center is also look- providing our patients right treatment. We at 3 years with nearly 50 Mitra Farms. uated by experts from ing further to provide with the best doctors the Vein Center and government and aided 11 schools from various fields along with consultation services in and quality diagnostic Apollo Clinic(Andheri, schools across India to Thane and Navi Mum- volunteers from Coves- Apollo Clinic Nasik services and engaging Colaba, Vashi & develop scientific tem- bai surrounding with tro to minutely grade the with a view to treating experts from The Vein Nasik) share a com- perament amongst the nearly 230 participants students’ performance patients in Mumbai. Center will truly help mon value of treating students of these exhibited various mod- and rank accordingly. There are over 4M our patients to get our patients with Em- schools by providing els and science experi- “The Brighter World plus patients across the quick relief from this pathy and thus it is “Brighter World Labs” ments in various catego- Lab project is very close country which are commonly silent and easy for Vein Center to constituting 109 work- ries like Working Model to our hearts at Coves- lacking knowledge of overlooked yet painful provide its Consulta- ing models covering on Physics, phenomenal tro, not just because it Varicose Veins. 99% of issue.” tion services within majority of the NCERT ideas and innovative is our brainchild, but the people suffering Commenting on the Apollo Clinics (And- science syllabus. concepts on Smart Agri- because it involves two from Varicose Veins partnership, Dr. Sau- heri, Colaba, Vashi & Apart from science culture and Alternate key elements for a avoid getting treated as rabh Joshi, Founder & Nasik).” lab – the project Bright- Use of Plastics and nu- brighter future. One is er World Lab is sup- merous science based the channel – Science ported with various sci- DIY activities. Eureka and the other is the doer ence base activities Science Fair was visit- – the child. If we can Javla Cutlets throughout the aca- ed by 1500 students for equip children of today demic year and an an- a day long event after with an appetite for sci- By Jubel D’Cruz 8. Mix well and set aside for 15 nual mega event of Eu- which winners of each ence, instill a scientific Ingredients: minutes. reka Science Fest is theme and category temperament for the • 2 cups fresh galmo (javla) 9. Now take the mixture and conducted every year. were awarded by top things around us and • 2 medium-size onions, finely form patties on your palm. This year Eureka management officials help them be curious chopped 10. In a frying pan, add enough Science Fest in Mum- from Covestro and Arch about learning, the • 3-4 green chilies, finely chopped oil and fry the patties on low bai was inaugurated by Foundation. world will be at their • 3-4 sprigs of coriander leaves, flame. Mr Anand Srinivasan, The fair hosted in the feet,” said Mr. Anand finely chopped Managing Director, campus of Bharat Rat- Srinivasan, MD, Coves- • 1 small tomato, finely chopped Covestro (India) Private na Shrimati Indira Gan- tro India. • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste • 3 tsp meat masala Union Budget 2020-21... long way in boosting • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder overall consumer de- Contd. from pg. 4 • 1 cup rice flour mand and help in lifting • Juice of one lemon tax regime, implying no ment spoke about en- the economy. The Gov- • Salt to taste tax benefit on principal hancing the partial ernment has not an- Method: and interest for home credit guarantee nounced adequate funds 1. Wash and clean the galmo loans would be a damp- scheme for NBFCs, to revive projects stuck (javla). ener for the sector. which again may not realty projects because 2. Keep it to drain in a sieve. The extension of suffice for the ailing of financial issues. The 3. De-seed the tomato and chop benefit for affordable real estate sector. budget would provide it fine. 11. Don’t be in a hurry. Let it housing for the devel- In order to push the relief to home buyers, 4. Add all the ingredients in a cook well on one side then opers as well as home fence-sitters to buy who had been paying bowl and mix well. turn on the other side and buyers by one year is a homes, along with the interest on home loans 5. Use only 1/2 cup rice flour cook till done. step in the right direc- existing subsidies on af- for years without get- first, then add as required. 12. It should turn nice and crispy tion. As far as the fund- fordable housing, there ting possession. 6. Squeeze the lemon juice in the with a nice crust. ing constraint for the is a need for deductions The writer is freelancer mixture. 13. Serve your cutlets as a start- real estate sector is con- in personal taxation. from Sanpada, Navi 7. Add salt to taste. er or as a main course. cerned, the govern- This measure can go a Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Extension of the Gaushal at Raj Bhavan in Gujarat periodicity Jabalpur Jn. - Coimbatore Jn. By Vinod C .Dixit cattle herding, he is giv- When Acharya Dev- Himachal Rajbhavan called her “the mother Weekly Special Till In Gujarat Raj Bha- ing guidance to the vrat was the Governor never bought milk, yo- to millions of Indian van – Gandhinagar guardian of the cow and of Himachal Pradesh, gurt, butter and garlic mankind.” Cow-based March 30th while entering the guiding him on the fit- he gave the slogan ‘One from the market during farming has been the By Ashok Dhamija sweet bells of a small ness of the cow and his house, one cow’. He his tenure. A special per- backbone of our agricul- Panvel: West Cen- tral Railway in coordi- bell are heard in the calf. This cow’s calf is says that wherever son was also appointed ture for centuries. The nation with Konkan ears, as well as the full and its milk is con- there is, a gum should in the Raj Bhavan to initiative taken Gujar- Railway have decided sound of the calf. The sumed in the Rajbha- be added to it with a look after the cows. at Governor reveals the to extend the periodici- visitor here may feel van only after its moth- gum. It should be used The cow has been a fact that the cow is very ty of Train no. 02198 / that he has come to a er is weaned. The num- for composting. It will symbol of wealth in In- much attached to the 02197 Jabalpur Jn. - place where he does not ber of cows will be in- also provide good fertil- dia since ancient times. sentiment and the cul- Coimbatore Jn. - Ja- belong to the govern- creased in the coming izer to the farmers. The cow was possibly tural traditions of the balpur Jn. Special ment building, but to a time. After the remov- Farmers will be rid of revered because hu- people. It is to be re- (Weekly) with halt at ritualistic tradition, fol- al of milk from the use pesticides and precious mans are relied heavily membered that cow is Panvel Jn. too. The lowing political proto- of Rajbhavan, every- fertilizers, which also on it for dairy products the back-bone of Indian Saturday Weekly Spe- col. But things are dif- thing that will grow causes illnesses. I am and for tilling the fields, economy. India was cial Train no. 02198 ferent. will be distributed also a farmer and I and on cow dung as a golden bird until cow which will depart from Following the Vedic among the employees of have a gurukul in Ku- source of fuel and fertil- was base of agriculture. Jabalpur Jn. Will now tradition, the Governor the milk. Not long ago, rukshetra, where there izer. Reverence for cows It is nice that our gov- be extended upto 28th of Gujarat, Acharya the Governor called for are 300 cows. Fertiliz- is in the major texts of ernment runs March 2020. On the Devvrat, is preparing a this cow from Gir and ers are prepared from the Vedic religion. Ma- several goshalas, shel- other hand Train No. Gaushala at Rajbha- they are constantly their urine. He had a hatma Gandhi said ters for old cattle, 02197 which will de- van, where Gir is rais- spreading propaganda Sindhi cow in the Him- that “I worship it and I across the country, but part from Coimbatore ing cattle and his calf. for the improvement of achal Raj Bhavan. He shall defend its worship these are too few and Jn. Every Monday will The Governor visits the the breed of Gir cows even put up pillows for against the whole are not governed by se- extend upto to 30th Gaushala regularly. and Desi cows. The cows the cow’s comfort. They world,” Gandhi regard- rious norms. March 2020. Passen- gers are requested to Since he has a keen in- are weeded daily by the also have warm clothes ed Cow better than the The writer is freelancer, kindly avail the servic- terest and knowledge in full organic method. for them in the cold. earthly mother, and writer and Cartoonist. es. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 12 Thursday, 6 February 2020 Lack of awareness is the biggest roadblock to timely diagnosis and treatment of Cancer: Dr. Rajas B Patel

Marked as one of the number of cancer cases is estimat- therapy has also evolved and im- facilitate early diagnosis and possi- renowned doctors, Dr. Rajas ed to increase at by 1.45 million proved tremendously over the years bly a curative treatment. Around the started his journey with the new cases every year. and one of the greatest advance- world, 9.6 million people die each zest to become a well-quali- Newsband: What are the big- ments in this regard has been the year from cancer – by 2030, the fied medical practitioner. He gest challenges to treatment? introduction of proton therapy. number of deaths is projected to rise There are several studies which to 13 million. What most people initiated his dreams of mak- Dr. Rajas: Lack of awareness ing a mark in the medical is the biggest roadblock to timely indicate that proton therapy is most don’t realise is that more than one- field with and MBBS (Bache- diagnosis and treatment. Changing effective in treating tumours of the third of cancer cases can be pre- lor of Medicine and Bachelor lifestyles are also contributing to a prostate, brain, head and neck, cen- vented, another third can be cured tral nervous system, lung, and gas- with early detection and treatment. of Surgery) degree from higher incidence of cancer – these trointestinal system as well as can- In fact, prevention, early detection University of include sedentary habits, lack of cers that cannot be removed com- and treatment measures can help Health Sciences. Further to exercise, junk foods, increased con- pletely by surgery. It is often the save up to 3.7 million lives every this, he mastered his skills sumption of alcohol and tobacco use preferred option for treating solid year. It is important to actively par- with an MD Degree (Doctor in both the genders. This is com- pounded by the country’s inherent tumours in children. ticipate in preventive measures or Medicine) in General aimed at improving literacy and un- socio-economic inequalities in ac- Newsband: Your advice to Medicine from Patil Universi- derstanding around cancer, so that cess to healthcare. The rural areas those suffering from cancer? ty of Navi Mumbai. Indeed, we can dissolve stigmas, increase especially experience large num- Dr. Rajas: Educating his keenness to fine tune his understanding, dispel myths and curing capabilities went bers of untreat- yourself can help able cancers be- in decision mak- misconceptions, and change behav- beyond MD Degree and he iours and attitudes towards cancer. did a Fellowship in Medical cause of a pauci- ing, determining ty of funds, the course of can- Newsband: What is the future Oncology from renowned of cancer treatment? Jaslok Hospital and Research knowledge and cer treatment and Center in Mumbai. In a treatment facili- also prepare you Dr. Rajas: Until recently, che- ties. The ICMR to cope up with motherapy was the only option to conversation with Jaspal has predicted that the side-effects. treat advanced cancers, but it had Singh Naol, freelance jour- by the year 2020, Discussing its own set of side-effects. Elderly nalist, Dr. Rajas talks about India will witness with your doctor patients were particularly more sus- the trends, challenges in more than 17.3 about what, when ceptible to these complications, es- Cancer treatment. lakh new cases of & how of treat- pecially if they already had pre-ex- Following are the excerpts: cancer, and more ment, can help isting conditions such as diabetes, Newsband: What are the than 8.8 lakh of you to develop a cardiac dysfunction or poor kidney most common types of cancer these cases will support system function. in India? result in death. for yourself and Since the last few decades, how- Dr. Rajas: Breast & Cervical Again, this is the loved ones. ever, many patients are getting ben- cancer in females and Oral and oth- largely because You could also efits from the rise in use er head and neck & Lung cancer the majority of the patients visit hos- consider joining a cancer support of hormonal drugs eg: Palbociclib, in males are some of the common- pitals for diagnosis or treatment group, where you can learn from Ribociclib, targeted therapies eg est in Indian population. The grow- when they are already in the ad- the shared experiences of others. : Trastuzumab, Bevacizumab & Im- ing numbers are precipitated by a vanced stages of their illness. It is very important to become vig- muno - therapies such as Pembroli- lack of awareness, negligence & Newsband: What are the lat- ilant about your eating habits and zumab, Nivolumab, etc. These myths about cancer; especially by est advancements in the field of lifestyle – getting adequate exer- treatments target the specific genes those between 40 and 60 years. cancer treatment? cise and rest is important as re- and proteins in cancer cells related search indicates that people who Awareness is essential as regular Dr. Rajas: Historically cancer to cancer growth. Promising devel- screening can help to detect can- treatment consisted of radical sur- maintain some form of physical opment is that of immunotherapy, a cers in its early stages. Common geries, chemotherapy & radiation exercise during treatment are able type of treatment that stimulates an cancer in females living in urban therapy. In recent past few de- to cope better and may also live individual’s own immune system to longer. Regular & sincere follow areas is breast cancer, while in ru- cades, newer surgical techniques - fight cancer. Immunotherapy treat- up with your doctor is very impor- ral areas, it is cervical cancer, some assisted by robots, clinical tri- ments used to treat cancer include tant after completion of the treat- caused commonly by the Human als bringing newer drugs with more monoclonal antibodies, man-made Papillomavirus accounting for 30 & efficacy & fewer side effects to ment. versions of immune system proteins, 12 percent of new cancer cases the market, hormonal therapy, tar- Newsband: What would you checkpoint inhibitors that help the every year respectively. Oral can- geted therapy & the most recent like our readers to know on body recognise and attack cancer cer contributes 7 percent of new Immunotherapy has changed the World Cancer Day? cells, and cancer vaccines. Chimer- cancer cases annually. Cancers field of cancer treatment tremen- Dr. Rajas: The importance of ic antigen receptor T-cell therapy, getting diagnosed in later dously. Immunotherapy is essential- awareness, both before and after where a type of the body’s immune stages results in fewer cure options ly the use of drugs which modify diagnosis, cannot be emphasised cells called T cells are genetically and more expensive treatment. the patient’s immune system in such enough. Educating yourself and altered in the lab to better fight can- According to data from the Indian a way that it fights and keeps the people around you about cancer and cer cells, can also revolutionise the Council of Medical Research, the cancer under control. Radiation undergoing regular screenings can way cancer is treated.