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the country. They are doing barbarism to make their party significant in all the states. This will LEFT FRONT IN TRIPURA not continue for long. They will suffer a crush- ing defeat in 2019 and the Rajasthan, Karna- taka, and Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 25-year Communist reign in North-Eastern state comes to an end later this year, would be the turning point,” the Trinamool Congress supremo claimed. OUR CORRESPONDENT and wanted to get rid of CPI(M) rule.” She also blamed Congress, the erstwhile He added that the BJP’s alliance main opposition party in the state, of complete AGARTALA: The Bharatiya Janata with the tribal dominated IPFT too inactivity in the election and said had they put Party-Indigenous People’s Front of Tri- had helped the saffron party. “Tribal up a proper fight, BJP would have ended up pura (BJP-IPFT) alliance made his- votes in Tripura are around 35 per cent with merely 10 seats in Tripura. “Tripura is a tory on Saturday by ending 25 years of and they voted for the BJP lock, stock small place with 25 lakh people. A small district uninterrupted CPI(M)-led Left Front and barrel,” he observed. like Howrah in West Bengal has more than 38 rule in the Tripura Assembly polls. The Sarma also dismissed suggestions lakh voters. So there is no point getting over- party captured 35 seats on its own while that the minorities in the North-East, enthusiastic about this victory,” the Chief Min- its alliance partner IPFT bagged eight particularly Christians are against the ister added. seats, giving the combine more than a BJP, saying that the community “whole- “I need to know why the CPI(M) did not two-thirds majority in the House. heartedly” supported the party. On the protest. Their performance is not very bad. The elections in 59 seats in the poll outcome, CPI(M) General Sec- There is a difference of five percent votes. I 60-member Assembly were held on retary Sitaram Yechury said, “Tripura think it is not a victory for the BJP, it is the fail- February 18 while polling was counter- voters have given their mandate for a ure of the Congress and surrender by the BJP,” manded in one seat due to the death of BJP-IPFT government in the state. We Banerjee said. a CPI(M) candidate. The saffron party thank the people of Tripura for giving “Certainly there was an anti-incumbency inflicted a humiliating defeat on the us the opportunity to serve them for the factor as the Left Front was ruling there for a Left Front which had never faced such past 25 years.” long time. But if Congress could put up a proper a situation even when it had lost power He said that the CPI(M) would con- fight, getting four to five percent vote would not in 1988 to the Congress-Tripura Upajati tinue to oppose the BJP and its “divi- have been a big deal. Then BJP would have had Juba Samity combine. from taking the responsibility,” he told in 1988 Assembly polls to the Congress- sive agenda” not only in Tripura but TARUN GOSWAMI only 10 seats,” she pointed out. The BJP’s strong showing came as a reporters here when asked if he would Tripura Upajati Juba Samity combine throughout the country. He alleged “They could not win in Meghalaya. They surprise for many as the party did not accept the task of chief ministership. by just one seat. that the BJP has used both “money and KOLKATA: There is nothing for the BJP to have lost in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan even have a councillor in Tripura. It had Deb, a gym instructor-turned-poli- The Congress failed to open its muscle power in Tripura”. The CPI(M)- get excited about by winning in Tripura, Chief elections recently. Victories in Bengal and Odi- secured around 1.5 per cent in the 2013 tician, thanked the people of Tripura for account this time and its vote share led Left Front (LF), which had first Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday sha are beyond them,” she added. Assembly elections in the state. The their overwhelming support and cred- dipped to slightly over 2 per cent. BJP assumed power in Tripura in 1978, evening. “It is not the victory of the BJP in Tri- The victory of BJP in Tripura will not have BJP, which contested in 51 seats in Tri- ited Prime Minister Narendra Modi leader Ram Madhav said that the peo- winning 56 of the 60 seats in the state pura but it is CPI(M)’s loss and arrogance of its any impact in Bengal, Partha Chatterjee, sec- pura, has secured over 43 per cent of the and BJP chief Amit Shah with the par- ple in the state have voted for a change. Assembly, never fared so badly in elec- leaders,” she said adding that there was nothing retary general of the Trinamool Congress said votes. Its ally IPFT, which fielded candi- ty’s showing. “I have already been given “They have supported our slogan tions in the north-eastern state as it did to rejoice for BJP. on Saturday adding that the party has won by dates in nine seats, got 8 per cent votes. a bigger responsibility, the party’s state for change,” he said, adding that the in this year’s polls. Accusing the ruling party at the Centre of using sheer money power. “CPI(M)’s arrogance Among the winning candidates presidentship, which I have been ful- CPI(M) gave a “spirited fight”. Nripen Chakrabarty had headed showering money in Tripura and using the is responsible for the defeat,” he said. were BJP Tripura state president Biplab filling to the best of my ability,” he said. BJP in-charge of Tripura and Assam the first LF government in the state in central forces in its favour during the elections, Echoing Chatterjee’s thoughts, Sitaram Yeh- Kumar Deb, who said on Saturday that The CPI(M)-led Left Front, which minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, 1978. The Congress had drawn a blank Banerjee said it is a mystery why CPI(M), that churi, former general secretary of CPI(M) said he is ready to take on the mantle of had captured 50 of the 60 seats in the “The people were fed up with the Manik and the Tripura Upajati Juba Samity has been ruling the state for so long, did not pro- the BJP has come to power by “ using money chief minister. “I am ready to take 2013 Assembly polls, secured 42.7 per Sarkar government which has been rul- (TUJS), a tribal outfit, had managed to test a single issue and completely surrendered. and muscle power and by uniting all forces the responsibility. I will not run away cent this time. The Left Front had lost ing the state for more than two decades bag four seats in 1978. “This central government is not governing against the Left.” In today’s Meghalaya House hung; BJP paper certain to be in Nagaland govt ... OUR CORRESPONDENT Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath, who was despatched to Shillong CITY SHILLONG/ KOHIMA: The BJP- to explore ways of forming a Congress- NDPP alliance failed to secure a major- led government, said the party had the STATE TO APPOINT 10,000 NURSES 3 ity in Nagaland on Saturday, though support of MLAs necessary to prove with the state throwing up a hung majority on the floor of the Assem- NATION Assembly, the party’s participation in bly. “Congress being the single largest the future government looks certain. party should be invited by the governor NBWs AGAINST NIRAV, CHOKSI 4 The ruling NPF, which emerged as the to form its government. We will prove single largest party, extended invitation our majority any time the governor BUSINESS to the BJP join the new dispensation, asks,” he told TV channels in Shillong. ARCELORMITTAL IN JV WITH NSSMC 5 though the BJP-NDPP combine may Nagaland also gave a fractured ver- be able to form a government with help dict with no party or pre-poll alliance INTERNATIONAL from smaller parties like NPP, JD(U) having a majority. The BJP got an infor- and an independent. mal invitation from NPF leader and BURKINA FASO ARMY HQ ATTACKED 6 Meghalaya too gave a fractured ver- Chief Minister T R Zeliang to join the dict with the ruling Congress as the new government. The NPF, is the single SPORT single largest party with 21 seats, nine largest party in the House with 27 seats. short of a simple majority. The BJP is The BJP-NDPP combine has also won ADVANI ACHIEVES SNOOKER WC GLORY 7 already in power in Assam, Manipur 27 seats and are leading in one each. and Arunachal Pradesh. Though the The NPP of Conrad Sangma, a ruling Congress emerged as the single North-East Democratic alliance part- largest party in Meghalaya, it failed to ner of the BJP, has won two seats, and secure a majority, winning 21 seats, the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s FOR ADVERTISING party could not open its account in Tri- JD(U) one. If the BJP-NDPP alliance kindly contact at 9810195709 pura and Nagaland. wins the two seats where their candi- or The BJP could win just two seats dates are leading, its tally would go up [email protected] in Christian-dominated Meghalaya, to 32, two more than the magic fig- but its North-East Democratic alli- ure of 30. FOR SUBSCRIPTION ance partner National People’s Party The BJP had parted ways with the kindly contact at 8800854665 clinched 19. Together they equal the NPF just ahead of the polls and joined Congress’s tally. Smaller parties that hands with the newly launched NDPP or won 13 seats and three independents of three-time former chief minister [email protected] would play a decisive role in govern- Neiphiu Rio, also an old Naga People’s ment formation. Front hand. SAFFRON PARTY DETERMINED TO BE IN POWER BY ANY MEANS Congress rushes top guns to Meghalaya to stop defeated BJP’s bid to form govt OUR CORRESPONDENT MEGHALAYA it hoped to get a majority this time too, which did not hap- NEW DELHI: The Congress Alliance Results In 2013 Change pen, Wasnik said. has sent its top guns to Megha- 59 Cong 21 28 -7 No party has got majority laya to explore possibilities of NPP 19 2 +17 and parties with the same ide- government formation there 59 ology should work together to after its losses in two other BJP 2 0 +2 form a government, he said. northeastern states of Tripura TARGET 31 Others 17 -12 Meghalaya is one of the and Nagaland. The Congress five states currently held by emerged as the single largest the Congress. The other states party in Meghalaya with 21 Gandhi’s visit to Italy over the the single-largest party it failed are Punjab, Karnataka and seats. The party’s senior leaders weekend, saying he had every to form governments. Mizoram, and Union territory Ahmed Patel and Kamal Nath right to meet his grandmother. Sources said that Patel and Puducherry. The BJP wrested left for Shillong this morning The party’s leader Mukul Nath soon after reaching Shil- Tripura, the last Left bastion, to work out possible tie-ups Wasnik was also present in long in the afternoon held dis- and received invitation to be with Independents in to form Shillong, where all the lead- cussions with party leaders, part of the government in a government. ers held talks with the local including outgoing chief min- Nagaland, while Meghalaya No comments were issued leadership, other parties and ister Mukul Sangma. elected a hung Assembly. by the Congress on its losses as Independents. Both the leaders claimed Elections were held in 59 party president Rahul Gandhi The Congress’ move comes that the Congress would form seats in all three states due to is out of the country. It did not in the wake of criticism in the government in Meghalaya and different reasons despite them win a single seat Tripura and past that the party was caught was working towards it. having 60-member assemblies Nagaland. “napping” in Goa and Mani- The Congress was in power and results were announced on The Congress defended pur, where despite emerging as in Meghalaya for five years and Saturday. ICA - 491(9)/2018 2| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018|millenniumpost mp It is possible to be a puppet on a string without fully realising it Weekend Break -Steven Redhead, Life is a cocktail Hanging by an ‘unbreakable’ thread

In the era of optical fibres and internet TV, master puppeteer Gary Jones and the Yuppets are conscientiously educating children and adults about sensitive topics. And now, they are in India!

focus on throughout our lives, con- Those industries that have taken first to present its face to me. One of ifests sciously or unconsciously. What are a chance by choosing puppets to the dearest projects I’ve ever created only we looking at? What are we seeking augment their products, ideas, or was authoring a puppet presentation after ato find? Do we take everything we anything else, have almost always to educate 5th-grade students to the five or six- see, hear, touch as the last truth? I been extremely pleased and wildly facts of the HIV-AIDS epidemic in year stage am always searching for a deeper surprised by the results. the 1990’s. The proposal to create association. With meaning from all that I encounter You are coming to a country such a program was brought to me SHREYA DAS time and repeated and a challenge to the beliefs that where the art of puppetry is dying by the education department of a Kungsholm many times until I was tributes to what the audience even- performances with a particular have been, sometimes secretly, run- and India is not the only country hospital serving a very poor ghetto old enough and bold enough to tually sees on my stage. Sculpture, puppet, one becomes super famil- ning my life. If answers are found which is losing interest. Your views? community of Los Angeles. eing an artist of any apply for employment there. They costume design, writer, dancer, car- iar with that character. One knows that produce the “Ah-ha” moment, Most countries, including India, All agreed that this topic des- kind in the 21st cen- hired me as an apprentice puppe- pentry, acting, rehearsal director, that this figure will veer left or right it has the potential to be converted are unaware that they see some form perately needed to be addressed at tury is not a choice teer and assistant scenic designer. lighting design, audio mixes – all of with a certain movement. into an art form to tell others what of puppetry daily. The traditional an early age. Teenagers were dying any sane person For three years, two shows a day these necessarily must be overseen puppet artist handling a sculpted in shameless numbers. But holding “Bwould make,” laughed Gary Jones, and three on Saturdays, plus all of by the puppet master. When tour- piece of wood is usually completely the attention of 5th graders on such a master puppeteer in the roboti- the details that unfold backstage ing, some of these responsibilities disguised and erased by today’s tech- a sensitive topic was a problem the cally advanced era, who is currently amply prepared me to practice the are delegated and others dispatched nology. Little electronically con- hospital had not yet solved. Enter in India to make his puppets dance art form that I seek to share in India. into the scary but often inspiring trolled robots appear across our puppets! To extraordinary success, to his tunes. The only roadblocks I encountered realm of a low-cost production. The movies, television, and device screens the program ran for five years until At a time when German, French, was latent racism expressed in subtle ancient wisdom of ‘go with the flow’ so ubiquitously that we hardly notice politics cut the funding. Curiously, I Italian, and Russian identified the and not so subtle ways. None of that, still applies; often with miraculous them. This is a form of modern pup- was invited to bring my HIV-AIDS repertoire of grand opera as an however, derailed me. I was too busy results! petry. Unfortunately, these pervasive education program to Honduras, endeavour strictly NOT for chil- enjoying the challenges of my work,” What goes behind every story images contribute to the invisibility Central America where I presented dren, Jones, at the age of 16, became shared Jones. that you portray? of the original form which suffers it in Spanish. The twist was that I hooked to it. His journey to being a In l975, he founded his own The preparation does not even from the usual travails of live the- trained teachers to make the puppets professional puppet artist began in company, The Blackstreet USA Pup- begin until I have authored the atrical productions lacking a large and reproduce the HIV-AIDS show Chicago as the scenic designer of pet Theatre which presents ‘Gary story and revised the script a mil- promotional budget. Multiply this before returning to Los Angeles. the world famous Kungsholm Min- Jones & The YUPPETS’ (Young lion times. What goes before this by 100! Even mega corps like Disney You are integrating art and iature Grand Opera. Urban Professional Puppets). dwells in the messy, sometimes pain- restrict their activities in this arena; educational experience through “The first puppet presenta- Since then he has handcrafted ful room hidden behind myriad false preferring instead the puppetry. Are you coming to India tion and the first opera I witnessed hundreds of puppets, trained several starts, locked doors, and detour signs DANCING FINGERS safer financially wise with the same objective? was their production of Pucci- aspirants in his unique performance erected because the damn car breaks road of technology. The path that I have set for ni’s ‘Madame Butterfly’. I was six- technique and witnessed his work down or the credit card limit threat- Fortunately, however, this has not myself in puppetry is to always teen and got hooked to it that applauded by both national and ens disaster. The artist continues stopped artists who continue to pour leave plenty of room for new ideas, very moment. I returned to the international audiences. Box office even with a broken heart or frac- their energy into exploring their tal- to take the different unexpected attendance records were broken for tured leg. The physical preparation ent through puppets. Regardless of road, and to surrender when I get his residencies at ‘The Smithsonian can be a bare stage or an elaborate set the millions being spent in the auc- lost in territory I have never before Institution, Division of Performing like the one that took me six months tion room of Sotheby’s, I applaud encountered. So I have decided Arts’ in the ‘80s. to complete in Los Angeles. every artist, in whatever field, who on only one repertory selection Over the years, Jones has cre- What is your chemistry with continues to follow their unique to bring to India. “The Perfect ated an original and eclectic rep- your myriad puppets? path. Their efforts, although seem- Symbol of Love” will certainly be ertoire suited for both adults and The Blackstreet USA Puppet ingly unimportant, are valuable in performed, but whatever else the young people with a cutting edge Theatre operates like most theatrical the extreme. It is not up to me or YUPPETS do will emerge as a wel- focus on dance. ventures across the planet. Favou- any other artist to attempt to revive come creative adventure once I set In a free-wheeling conversation rite puppets get the most stage time. or reposition the work they are doing foot on Indian soil. I am an artist with Millennium Post, the master There is no such thing as democ- to please the market. so I am entering the experience of puppeteer talks about being a pro- racy backstage. If you are having an What prompts you to give an India anticipating her influence as fessional puppeteer in the 21st cen- affair with the puppet master, you Every artist has some inspi- I have discovered. educational message through your a surprise. No doubt I will be a bit tury, puppetry dying a slow death, get the part. A puppet must possess ration behind their work. What’s Is being a puppetry artist eco- art? uncomfortable and a bit off balance and his plans for India. Read on: extraordinary capabilities to bypass yours and why? nomical in the 21st century? What I am no different than any other yet I am sure India will not let me What are the duties attached this regrettable reality. And many Inspiration I think is an over- is the scope of this profession? artist. As long as I feel that accept- fall. Failure here is impossible. I only to being a professional puppet do….they are exceptionally expres- used term in the art world. I would Are you kidding? Being an art- ing the invitation does not seriously hope that whatever I create while in artist? sive, or they might be unusually bal- say the workings of the creative ist of any kind in the 21st century distort my art; and that the task may India will be worthy of the riches she A professional puppet art- anced; their weight often plays a part mind cannot be separated from is not a choice any sane person potentially affect a change in percep- will offer during my stay. I say this, ist has no more duties than – a heavy puppet quickly stresses the the functioning of the construction would make. Especially in the US. tion of puppetry and its capabilities, aware that the combined energies any other professional. My arm muscles of the puppeteer. worker, a policeman, or a seam- Although the scope of puppetry can I say ‘Yes, come on guys (my pup- of India and Gary Jones may not goal is to strive for excellence A chemistry between a puppet stress. Our thought processes tend be easily stretched to fit into any pets) let’s do this!’ and they usually be clearly revealed until I return to in every discipline that con- and the puppet artist usually man- to reflect the information that we activity, it is rarely exploited. follow. The field of education was the Los Angeles.

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OUR CORRESPONDENT plan that in the next four-five years more than 10,000 CHOs KOLKATA: To mitigate the will be recruited in the hospi- Lalgarh, cage-traps installed crisis of doctors in some of the tals and health centres. state-run hospitals and health The duration of the train- OUR CORRESPONDENT the Sunderbans to capture the centres in the districts, the ing would be of six months the tiger. A certain type of plant state government has decided syllabus for which would be KOLKATA: The state forest which attracts tigers by its to recruit 10,000 nurses who prepared by IGNOU. On the department officials on Sat- smell was also planted inside would be imparted spe- completion of the course, a cer- urday placed two cage-traps the cages. The Forest depart- cial training on how to treat tificate would be given to the with baits at Madhupur for- ment officials are closely moni- patients during an emergency. the rural hospitals. West Ben- candidates. In the first phase, est in Lalgarh to capture the toring the situation and waiting According to sources in gal Health Recruitment Board more than 200 CHOs would be tiger which was caught in the for the tiger to approach the the state Health department, will recruit these nurses after recruited in the village health hidden camera on early Friday cage to catch its prey. as many as 10,000 nurses will getting a final clearance from centres on a priority basis. The morning. Forest officials are also soon be recruited as “Commu- the Chief Minister. CHOs will be able to prescribe According to the forest investigating if the tiger has nity Health Officer” (CHO) in According to sources, there some medicines as it would be department officials, the sight- come from the nearest habitat the district and sub-divisional is a shortage of nearly 10,000 decided by the department offi- ing of a tiger in Lalgarh forest at Odisha’s Simlipal National hospitals and also health cen- nurses in various state-run hos- cials in due course. was not a usual incident. Park, which is more than 200 tres in districts where there is pitals and health centres in the Director Health Service, Hidden cameras inside the km away from Lalgarh. still a huge crunch of doctors. state. Since there is a dearth of Dr Ajay Chakraborty, said: forest — a 50 sq km patch in marks found in the forest core forest area. A few more grown tiger. Forest officials in Ben- The recruitment would be done doctors in many of the hospi- “Around 10,000 CHOs will Jhargram district — captured reconfirmed that it was a full- were installed late on. The After the confirmation, gal will coordinate with their through various phases on a tals, the CHOs could become be inducted into service in the full-grown male at 4.28 grown tiger. Villagers in Lal- incident occurred after some officials of Sunderban Tiger counterparts in Odisha to priority basis. These nurses instrumental in addressing the the primary health centres in am on Friday. Another hid- garh had recently alleged that villagers saw pugmarks and Reserve on Saturday rushed check if it has actually travelled can be called “mini doctors” as crisis there. the next five years. The nurses den camera caught the photo- at least a dozen cows, calves alerted the local administra- to the spot where the animal such a distance. they would be provided with The nurses who are willing will undergo a bridge course graphs of the tiger at 6.15 am. and goats had gone missing or tion. Wildlife experts exam- was traced and placed two cage It may be mentioned that special training so that they and are already in government for six months before they are The sighting of the tiger in the their corpses have been found ined the marks and pictures traps with baits within a dis- a tiger was spotted at Kalim- can address the crisis in the services can apply for the post recruited as CHOs in the health area is a rare incident, the for- near the forest over the past were sent to the city for exam- tance of one km at Madhupur pong’s Neora Valley National hospitals. and will have to appear in the wellness centres. The vacant est official maintained. few months. ination. In the beginning, the forest. Throughout the day the Park in North Bengal and pho- These CHOs would mostly examination. Those clearing posts created due to absorption Initially, the forest depart- Five pairs of cameras were forest department officials sus- forest officials made elaborate tographed by a driver while be sent to villages to develop a it will get the opportunity to of nurses will soon be filled up ment officials thought that put up on tree trunks and other pected a hyena or a leopard but arrangements and placed cam- passing through the area in better health infrastructure in undergo training. There is a by the department.” it could be a hoax but pug- strategic locations inside the later it was found to be a full- ouflaged cages brought from January this year. Chairman Lohani visits In a first, state Transport dept to start 12-year-old minor battles for life Regional Rail Museum water taxis on River Hooghly after being repeatedly raped by OUR CORRESPONDENT muters can travel to important Pastor uncle, left pregnant junctions through the Hooghly. KOLKATA: State Transport It can be said that Kolkata and OUR CORRESPONDENT department is soon going to Howrah are already connected introduce water taxis on River by local water ferries through DARJEELING: The Darjeeling Hooghly along the lines of ghats in Fairlie, Howrah, Shib- Police have launched a man hunt River Thames in London. pur, Prinsep and Cossipore REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE for a Pastor who is absconding. With the launch of water among others. The Pastor is accused of having taxi services in the city, the According to sources in plans, the water taxi service a security personnel while the repeatedly raped his 12-year- travellers, weary of congested the Transport department, would be available on two other six seats will be occupied old niece over a long period of roads in Kolkata, will now each taxi would have a capac- routes. On one route, a boat by passengers. According to an time leaving her pregnant. The REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE have a faster option for visit- ity to accommodate a maxi- would connect Millennium estimate, each boat would cost Pastor’s wife has been arrested. ing places like the Millennium mum of eight passengers. A Park with Dakshineswar via around Rs 14 lakh. A tender has The incident occurred at a the Women’s Police Station, Park in the Central Kolkata or full-fledged service of water Belur Math while the other been floated already to pur- tea garden near Darjeeling. On Darjeeling under Section 6/17 Dakshineswar and Belur Math taxis is expected to begin this would connect Millennium chase these water taxis. February 26, Seesan Rai, the of the Protection of Children in the north. year. This would be the first- Park with Belur Math via Dak- “The main purpose of the 48-year-old Pastor had visited from Sexual Offences Act. It may be mentioned of-its-kind project which will shineswar. The new routes will project is to facilitate tourism the hospital accompanying his Chandrika Rai, the wife of OUR CORRESPONDENT Century-old drawings, forms, that Chief Minister Mamata further boost the tourism sec- be created later on and more along River Hooghly, helping niece who used to live with him. the prime accused has been documents, fascinating collec- Banerjee had earlier laid much tor in the state. People visiting water taxis will be introduced. people to move from one tour- The former had been complain- arrested. “We have launched a KOLKATA: Ashwani Lohani, tion of philately also depict the emphasis on the development of places like Belur Math, Dak- The service would initially start ist spot to the other including ing of certain complications. man hunt for Seesan Rai,” stated Chairman, Railway Board, vis- rich heritage of the Railway sys- water transport and instructed shineswar from BBD Bag can on a pilot basis between the Bagh Bazar, Belur Math, Dak- On examination, the doc- Akhilesh Chaturvedi, Superin- ited the Regional Rail Museum, tem. Lohani expressed satisfac- the concerned department to avail the water taxi for a hassle- city and Daksineswar/Belur shineshwar and Millennium tor declared that the 12-year- tendent of Police, Darjeeling. Howrah, on Saturday and tion over the maintenance and develop a system, similar to the free transportation. Math. Among the eight seats, Park,” an official of the depart- old was 6 months pregnant. On This is not the first time that inspected the various exhibits preservation of the railway her- Thames project, so that com- According to the initial there will one motorman and ment said. returning home, the victim had Seesan Rai has been accused of displayed there. itage items in the Rail Museum narrated the incident to her sis- such a crime. In the past also he He was accompanied by and urged students and gen- ter. The sister, in turn, informed has been implicated in a similar Harindra Rao, General Man- eral public to visit it in order another uncle, Mausam Rai, case. The victim was admitted ager, Eastern Railway. to enrich their knowledge over Kolkata Gate to be thrown open before Poila Boisakh who resides in Delhi. On Friday, to a hospital in Darjeeling. “We Lohani said the Regional the evolution of Railways in the victim’s neighbours called have successfully aborted the Rail Museum in Howrah is Eastern India. Attempts should OUR CORRESPONDENT is covered by glass and there will be a res- the police. Mausam Rai lodged foetus. She is under observation the pride of Eastern India. The be made to incorporate more taurant where the visitors can get tea and an FIR. The Pastor is abscond- but out of danger and is recover- Museum displays the history materials for further beauti- KOLKATA: Housing Infrastructure coffee and light refreshments. ing. “We have started a case at ing,” stated the doctor. of Eastern Railway, Howrah fication of the Regional Rail Development Corporation (HIDCO) is The tunnel will have photographs on Station and Railways in East- Museum, Chairman, Railway going to open the Kolkata Gate at New Kolkata’s heritage and culture. The outer ern India. Board advised. Town before the Bengali New Year’s Day part of the tunnel will be illuminated. It also puts up the pictorial Harindra Rao said the in April. There will be the logo of Biswa Bangla. history of East Indian Railway, Regional Rail Museum is a The date of the inauguration of the The Gate has been constructed to greet Eastern Railway, East Central place which provides authen- gate, the only of its kind in eastern India, well as advertisements in newspapers. A those who come to the city from towards Railway, East Coast Railway, tic source material to schol- will be finalised shortly. Hectic work is committee headed by renowned architect the airport. The construction cost of the South Eastern Railway, North- ars working with the history on to give finishing touches to the huge Dulal Mukherjee was set up to finalise the Gate has been around Rs 25 crore. east Frontier Railway, Chitta- of Railways. It may be men- construction. Special attention has been designs from architects that were submit- The structure will add another feather ranjan Locomotive Works and tioned that the museum has given to look after the safety and secu- ted from across the country. The construc- to New Town. Since huge number of peo- Metro Railway, Kolkata. He earned popularity among stu- rity of the people who will be climbing tion for the structure began on March 6, ple will go to the viewers’ gallery, a lot of further added that old steam dents of History and many of the viewers’ gallery. Vector Designs, a 2017. The height of the Kolkata Gate is 55 emphasis has been given to ensure their locos, carriages, saloon cars are them from different schools are Pune-based architect firm was engaged m. Seventy tonnes of steel have been used. safety and security. A splendid view awaits preserved to evaluate the grad- taken to the museum to see the to make the design. The design was final- The visitors will be taken to the viewers’ those who would visit the viewers’ gallery, ual evolution that has led to gradual growth of the Indian ised by calling for submissions of designs gallery by a lift. The viewers’ gallery is giving a clear view of New Town and its the progress in different fields. Railways. through a public notice in the website as around 25 meters above the ground level neighbourhood. CELEBRATING HOLI Eastern Rly to run 204 Summer specials

KOLKATA: During the ensuing summer season, Eastern Railway has decided to run a total of 204 Summer special trains in various routes including Seal- dah-Anand Vihar, Bhagalpur-Muzaffarpur, Kolkata-New Jalpaiguri, Kolkata- Lucknow, Kolkata-Chhapra-Asansol, Howrah-Raxaul-Asansol, Asansol-Patna and Maldah-Haridwar with generation of 1,56,520 berths and 9,504 seats. During Holi this year, Eastern Railway ran a total of 132 special trains in dif- ferent routes including Howrah-Muzaffarpur, Howrah-Ramnagar, Bhagalpur- Saharsa, Howrah-Gorakhpur, Howrah-Raxaul, Kolkata-Chhapra-Asansol, Asansol-Patna, Maldah Town-Anand Vihar, Howrah-Puri and Asansol-Patna. During X-Mas and New Year holidays, Eastern Railway ran 5 pairs of Winter specials between Kolkata and Puri. Eastern Railway also ran a total of 652 special trains during April to November, 2017. A total of 2,103 numbers of spe- cial trains ran during this period. During the festive season including Ganga State Transport minister Suvendu Adhikari at Mecheda’s Shree Krishna Math Mission on Sagar Mela and Shivratri Mela, additional coaches in Mail/Express trains were the occasion of Holi PIC/MPOST provided and also more EMU locals were run to cater to the heavy rush. MPOST Pilgrims of 80 countries attend ISKON’s biggest festival

OUR CORRESPONDENT ings, that his thoughts and views will be spread worldwide through various KOLKATA: Nearly two lakh pilgrims programmes. Gour Purnima festival from across the globe attended the was celebrated in all the 700 centres Dol Jatra at Mayapur, the birthplace of the organisation around the globe. of Chaitanyadeb. It may be mentioned that the state There were devotees from around government along with ISKCON have 80 countries including China, Japan, taken up a project to develop Sagar Spain, Russia, England, Brazil, Amer- Island surrounding Kapil Muni’s ica, Australia, Mexico, Trinidad, Ivory ashram. Celebrations have been hap- Coast and South Africa. pening for nearly a month beginning It may be mentioned that during on February 8 and were marked by her visit to the ISKCON (Interna- events as Sravan Utsav, Kirtan Mela, tional Society for Krishna Conscious- weeklong Nabadwip Mandal Pari- ness) temple, Chief Minister Mamata krama and cultural programmes and Banerjee had assured every coopera- On Friday, the devotees fasted pots for abishek of the Utsav Deities. bright lights. It is mentioned in Chai- culminated at the ISKCON Chandra- tion to declare Mayapur as a World throughout the day and took bath The entire temple premises were dec- tanya Charitamrita, the biography of daya Temple here on Friday evening Heritage site. in the Ganga and fetched water in orated with flowers and lit up with Mahaprabhu and even in his teach- in the presence of lakhs of devotees. 4| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018|millenniumpost mp India retaliating to Pak actions along LoC proportionately Nation -Nirmala Sitharaman ‘Is it a crime for someone to visit Ready to be CM, says Tripura grandmother,’ Cong asks BJP BJP chief Biplab Kumar Deb OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday hit back at the BJP OUR CORRESPONDENT for its attack on party presi- CPI(M) accuses dent Rahul Gandhi, who left AGARTALA: After the BJP swept to power for Italy to spend time with his in Tripura ending the Left Front's 25-year- BJP of disrupting grandmother. rule, state party chief Biplab Kumar Deb The statements made by the on Saturday said he was ready to take on counting in Manik’s BJP leaders have not gone down the mantle of chief minister, but a decision well with the Congress top- on it would be taken by the party's Parlia- constituency brass. Congress leader Ahmed mentary Board. Patel said, “Absolutely baseless, The BJP Parliamentary Board, the high- AGARTALA: The Left Front is it a crime for someone to visit est decision-making body of the party, will on Saturday accused the BJP of his own grandmother? It has meet on Saturday in New Delhi to decide trying to disturb the counting become a profession for him to on the future chief minister, BJP general at Dhanpur Assembly constit- make unnecessary comments,” secretary Ram Madhav said. uency, from where Chief Min- he said. BJP president Amit Shah flashes victory sign as he is accorded warm "I am ready to take the responsibil- ister Manik Sarkar contested. Celebrating BJP’s win in the welcome by workers after party’s win in North-East states Assembly ity. I will not run away from taking the It claimed Sarkar was lead- Northeast states, BJP president election results, in New Delhi on Saturday PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA responsibility," he told reporters here when ing in the seat by over 6,600 Amit Shah took a swipe at Con- asked if he would accept the task of chief votes till the BJP "started cre- gress chief Rahul Gandhi. “Italy ond big day of counting since Singh during a press confer- ministership. BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav and Tripura BJP chief Biplab Kumar Deb display ating problems'. mein chunao bhi toh hai (Italy his elevation. ence added, ““He is not a nat- Deb, a gym instructor-turned-poli- victory sign as they celebrate party’s victory in Tripura poll results in Agartala on Saturday The BJP unduly disturbed is holding elections too),” he Rahul became the Congress ural leader. He is a leader of tician, thanked the people of Tripura for counting process at Dhanpur mocked at Rahul at the Press president just two days ahead circumstances. A leader does their overwhelming support and credited He said the people of Tripura favour- Deb said the next government's prior- and forced Left Front count- conference. of the Gujarat Assembly elec- not leave his people in such Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP ably responded to the BJP's call to root out ity would be all-round development of Tri- ing agents out of the counting As the gathering of report- tions in December last year. times. He is a non-serious pres- chief Amit Shah with the party's showing. the CPI(M) government, which has been pura and the people voted for the BJP as halls with the help of central ers burst into laughter, the BJP “My Nani is 93. She’s the ident of the Congress party.” "I have already been given a bigger ruling the state for more than two decades. there had been total backwardness in the forces. They stopped counting chief chuckled, “I got a What- kindest soul ever. This Holi Assam Chief Minister responsibility, the party's state president- "People responded favourably to our state under the Manik Sarkar government. there for hours, Left Front Con- sApp message that there are weekend I’m going to surprise Himanta Biswas Sarma also hit ship, which I have been fulfilling to the call call 'Chalo Paltai' (let's change)," he "The word development does not exist vener Bijan Dhar told a press elections in Italy. I don’t know...” her! I can’t wait to give her a out at the Congress president. best of my ability," he said. said. When the same party forms govern- in the dictionary of the CPI(M). Our gov- conference. Rahul Gandhi, who took hug....,” Rahul Gandhi said in a “If BJP chief Amit Shah is a stu- The BJP has bagged 32 seats and is ment in a state and the Centre, it helps in ernment will provide good governance and The Left Front has com- the baton of Congress party tweet before setting off for Italy. dent of post graduation then leading in three seats in the 60-member faster development in the state, Deb said. time-bound implementation of all devel- plained to the chief electoral from his mother Sonia in BJP chief Amit Shah said Congress President Rahul Gan- Tripura Assembly, while its ally the Indig- He alleged that 11 officials of the BJP opmental works," he said. officer and the Election Com- December 2017, declared that the Congress has been dhi is still in nursery class,” he enous People's Front of Tripura has won were murdered allegedly by the goons of Manik Sarkar has been chief minister mission regarding the issue, he on Twitter on Thursday that rejected in all the three North- said while comparing the two seven seats and is ahead in one more. the CPI(M). since 1998. He is a politburo member of said, alleging that there was a he was off to Italy to visit his eastern states - Tripura, Megha- leaders’ capability in politics. The CPI(M) has won 11 seats and is He also appealed to the people not to the CPI(M) and has been ruling the state "conspiracy to forcefully defeat" 93-year-old grandmother. The laya, Nagaland. Sarma was in the Congress leading in five. resort to post-poll violence. for the fourth consecutive time. the chief minister. announcement meant that the Earlier, union minister for nearly two decades and Deb assured the people that all prom- "We do not believe in the politics of Polls in 59 seats, out of the total 60, No BJP leader could be con- party chief would not be in the Giriraj Singh, “Rahul Gandhi a minister in the then Tarun ises made in the poll manifesto, which was vengeance and hatred, so we appeal to were held on February 18. The election in tacted for a comment. Calls to country for the results of the is a master election strategist… Gogoi-led Congress govern- published as 'vision document', would be the people to maintain peace and calm," one seat was countermanded due to the the chief electoral officer too elections in Tripura, Megha- he knows when to run away ments for nearly 15 years before implemented. he said. death of the CPI(M) candidate. remained unanswered. MPOST laya and Nagaland - the sec- from India now,” he tweeted. joining the BJP in 2015. Cong seeks CBI probe Lankesh murder: PNB scam: Court issues Not ditched Tejas jet, into SSC paper leak Man taken into custody for NBWs against Nirav, Choksi looking to speed up OUR CORRESPONDENT ating in the country were true. Voicing support to the questioning NEW DELHI: The Congress demands of the protesting OUR CORRESPONDENT production: Nirmala on Saturday dubbed the SSC students, the Congress leader paper leak scandal as another said the issue was very impor- BENGALURU: A man has MUMBAI: A special court on Vyapam scam and demanded a tant as the SSC conducted the been taken into custody for Saturday issued non-bailable MPOST BUREAU ing export potential of the air- thorough probe by the Central employee selection examina- interrogation in connection warrants (NBWs) against dia- craft. Official sources said the Bureau of Investigation (CBI) tions for various ministries with the killing of journalist mond traders Nirav Modi and NEW DELHI: Defence Minis- government is likely to soon into the matter. of the Government of India and activist Gauri Lankesh by Mehul Choksi in the alleged Rs ter Nirmala Sitharaman on Sat- launch the process to float a Congress communications and over 10 million students the Special Investigation Team 12,700-crore Punjab National urday said state-run Hindustan global tender for procurement in-charge Randeep Surjewala appeared in the recruitment probing the case, an official Bank scam. Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will have of a fleet of fighter jets to aug- said the government should examinations for around has said. The court, set up under the to scale up production of Tejas ment IAF's depleting fighter immediately agree to all the 12,000-40,000 government Deputy Commissioner of Prevention of Money Laun- Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), squadrons. The IAF currently demands of the agitating stu- posts. He alleged that the ques- Police (Bengaluru West) M N dering Act (PMLA), issued the asserting that the government has 31 fighter squadrons against dents and order a CBI probe tion papers were leaked in an Anucheth, the investigating NBWs on applications filed by had moved the court seeking Meanwhile, another court has not "ditched" the project for the authorised strength of 42. into the paper leak. orchestrated manner and that officer in the case, said T Naveen the Enforcement Directorate an NBW against Modi. here today allowed the CBI to any other fighter jet. The Indian Air Force (IAF) In a statement, he said stu- the price of the aspirants' future Kumar alias Hotte Manja, (ED), one of the agencies prob- The agency had told the arrest Gokulnath Shetty, then Sitharaman also said the had ordered 40 Tejas Mark-1 dents from across the country was being fixed at Rs 40 lakh to already in judicial remand in ing the bank fraud cases regis- court that it had issued three deputy manager (now retired) government was eagerly await- version. A request for proposal were protesting on the streets Rs 50 lakh. connection with another case, tered last month. summonses to Modi to appear of PNB, in connection with ing the "Mark II" version of (RFP) was issued to HAL by the of Delhi for days to highlight The students want this was taken into custody for The court also allowed the before it. issuance of fraudulent Let- the Tejas and that a number IAF two months back for the the corruption in the Staff paper leak scam to be probed eight days. The DCP, however, ED's application seeking Let- The agency said it received ters of Undertaking (LOUs) to of countries have shown inter- procurement of 83 Tejas of the Selection Commission (SSC) by the CBI. We demand that declined to divulge any further ters of Rogatory (LR) to seven replies from Nirav Modi for Choksi-owned firms. est in the aircraft indigenously Mark-1A version at a cost of recruitment exam. the BJP government accept all information. countries - Malaysia, Armenia, two summonses. In response Shetty has already been developed by HAL. around Rs 50,000 crore. Surjewala also asked of their demands immediately, Lankesh (55) was shot dead France, China, Japan, Russia to the second summons, Nirav arrested in the case related to "We are not ditching the Sitharaman said the gov- whether the Narendra Modi Surjewala said. by unknown assailants at her and Belgium - in connection Modi said he cannot appear Nirav Modi's firms. LCA. We have not gone for ernment was examining how government at the Centre was He added that this was not home here on September 5 with the case. before the agency owing to his Earlier in the day, spe- anything instead of Tejas. The to increase the production of selling jobs, instead of provid- the first time such a scam had last year. Police said Kumar The ED had earlier issued business commitments. cial CBI judge S R Tam- HAL has to increase produc- the LCA, adding a number of ing job opportunities to the come to light as complaints was arrested on February 19 summonses to Modi and In reply to the third sum- boli remanded Shetty, Manoj tion capacity of LCA," she told countries have shown interest youth. The protesters have about irregularities in the SSC on charges of illegally possess- Choksi, both key accused in mons, the businessman raised Kharat, a single window oper- reporters. Currently, the HAL is in procuring the aircraft. alleged that the SSC question recruitment exams had sur- ing five bullets. the scam cases, asking them the issue of his security, the ED ator of PNB; Hemant Bhatt, producing around eight Tejas, The minister's remarks came papers were leaked and that the faced earlier too. A case under the Arms Act to appear before the central counsel said. authorised signatory of Nirav a single engine multi-role air- amid reports of a view in the incident played with the careers The Congress leaderwas registered against him and agency. However, the two dia- "We issued three sum- Modi; Bechhu Tiwari, then craft, annually and the defence defence establishment that Tejas of the nine lakh students who claimed that the charges of he was remanded to judicial mond traders, who are said to monses to Choksi. He neither chief manager in the Forex ministry wants it to increase the was not enough to maintain took the exam. mass cheating, question paper custody by a court. have left the country before responded to those summonses department of PNB; Yashwant number to 18 planes per year. IAF's combat readiness and it Surjewala also questioned leak and bogus candidates Based on information pro- criminal cases were registered, nor appeared before the Joshi, scale II manager in PNB's "We are very confident needed to quickly procure a the silence of the BJP govern- appearing in the examination vided by him earlier, police had failed to appear before the agency," special ED prosecu- Forex department, and Praful that Tejas Mark II will be a big fleet of foreign single engine ment over the incident and showed the same modus ope- wanted to question him further ED, prompting the agency to tor Hiten Venegaonkar had Sawant, scale-I officer handling leap forward to fulfil the single fighters to deal with any pos- asked whether the charges lev- randi that was used in the Vya- and moved the court which move the PMLA court for issu- told the special court presided the bank's exports section, in engine fighter requirement of sible security challenges facing elled by the students that a big pam scam in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday granted eight days ance of NBWs against them. over by Judge M S Azmi here judicial custody till March 17 the forces," she said, adding the the country in the wake of the recruitment racket was oper- which was going on since 2006. police custody. AGENCIES On February 27, the ED on March 1. in the Nirav Modi case. government was also consider- dwindling size of its fighter fleet. CAUVERY ISSUE DMK moots resignation of all TN India, Vietnam resolve to jointly work MPs if PM fails to meet delegation for open, prosperous Indo-Pacific

OUR CORRESPONDENT from would resign if the Prime MPOST BUREAU open, independent and pros- of Vietnam." Minister failed to meet the del- perous Indo Pacific region The Vietnamese president CHENNAI: DMK on Saturday egation or immediately inter- NEW DELHI: India and Viet- where sovereignty and inter- said it was important to respect suggested to Tamil Nadu Chief vene in the Cauvery issue. nam vowed on Saturday to join national laws are respected the diplomatic and legal pro- Minister K Palaniswami that "They (government) said hands for an open and thriv- and where differences are cess in resolution of maritime all MPs from the state should that this issue could be dis- ing Indo-Pacific besides ensur- resolved through talks," Modi dispute. resign if Prime Minister Nar- cussed when the assembly con- ing an efficient and rules-based said in a media statement in "We reaffirm our close col- endra Modi did not meet a venes," Stalin said. regional security architecture, the presence of the Vietnam- laboration to support India to proposed all-party delegation An all-party meeting con- seen as a thinly veiled mes- ese President. further its relations and multi- to press setting up of the Cauv- vened by the state government sage to China over its increas- In an apparent reference faceted connectivity with ery Water Management Board. here on February 22 to discuss ing military posturing in the to the South China Sea dis- ASEAN attaching high impor- DMK Working President DMK working president M K Stalin the Cauvery issue had decided region. pute, the Vietnamese presi- tance to the maintenance of M K Stalin, who is also the that the Chief Minister would After wide-ranging talks dent said it supports India's security, maritime safety and Leader of the Opposition in informed that the delegation lead a delegation of leaders of between Prime Minister Nar- multi-faceted "connectivity" freedom of navigation and over the state assembly, made the could first meet the concerned all parties, farmers and MPs endra Modi and Vietnamese with ASEAN and asserted flight, settlement of disputes suggestion during a meeting Minister and later the Prime from the state to meet Modi. President Tran Dai Quang, the that there must be freedom of by peaceful means on the basis with Palaniswami held at the Minister, he told reporters Stalin also said the Chief two strategic partners inked navigation and over flight in Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang with his wife Nguyen Thi of international law includ- state secretariat here to discuss separately. Minister told him that they three pacts providing for coop- the region. He said that dis- Hien shakes hand with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as President ing UNCLOS (UN Conven- the Cauvery issue. Stalin said he told could wait till March 5 and if eration in nuclear energy, trade putes must be resolved through Ram Nath Kovind looks on during their ceremonial reception at the tion on the Law of the Sea)," Talking to reporters Palaniswami that the assem- there was no communication, and agriculture. They decided peaceful means. Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA Quang said. after the meeting, he said bly could be convened and a he assured that the House will to explore co-development Vietnam and several other He said both sides also Palaniswami told him that resolution adopted on the issue be convened on March 8. projects in defence sector and ASEAN member countries countries. that the ONGC's exploration agreed to work closely to Modi had declined to meet the to step up pressure on the Cen- "Prime Minister declin- boost ties in oil and gas explo- have territorial disputes with Modi said India and Viet- is a commercial operation and address regional security chal- delegation, a claim denied by tre on setting up the board, as ing to meet the delegation is ration, including trilateral China over the resource-rich nam will also look for trilat- not connected with the dispute. lenges including in the domain the state government. directed by the Supreme Court an insult to Tamil Nadu," he cooperation. South China Sea. eral partnership in oil and gas Oil exploration in the SCS is a of maritime and cyber security. Fisheries Minister D Jaya- in its recent order. charged. Modi said both sides While India, the US and sector. sensitive issue in the Vietnam- On defence cooperation, kumar said "neither the Prime Besides, the DMK leader Jayakumar said a proposal expressed commitment to several other world powers China has been opposing China relations. which is on an upswing, the Minister's Office nor Modi said he also mooted the idea for convening the assembly an open, efficient and rules- have been pressing for resolu- India's Oil and Natural Gas On his part, the Vietnamese prime minister said both sides have declined to meet the that the Chief Minister should and adopting a resolution to based regional architecture and tion of the dispute on the basis Corporation (ONGC) explor- president said, "We highly value decided to cooperate in defence Tamil Nadu delegation." announce the convening of the put pressure the Centre on the to expand bilateral maritime of international law, China ing oil in areas claimed by Viet- projects including the coopera- production and explore The Chief Minister had assembly and also that all MPs Cauvery issue was discussed at cooperation further. has been favouring a bilateral nam in the South China Sea tion in joint oil and gas explo- opportunities in transfer of only said that the Centre had of ruling AIADMK and DMK the meeting. "We will jointly work for an framework with respective (SCS). India has been asserting ration in the continental shelf technology. millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 | 5 mp

India to emerge as top trading partner of Vietnam Business -Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang ArcelorMittal signs JV pact with Indian-origin ‘Chicken King’ NSSMC to acquire Essar Steel becomes president of BHL ADITI KHANNA NEW DELHI: ArcelorMittal intention and adds further since 1987. said it has entered into a joint strength to our offer. Com- More recently, in 2014, LONDON: Indian-origin Ranjit Singh Boparan, venture pact with Nippon bining our experience and ArcelorMittal partnered with also known as Britain's 'chicken king', has Steel & Sumitomo Metal Cor- expertise creates a powerful NSSMC on the acquisition of stepped down as the chief executive officer of poration (NSSMC) to jointly partnership that has a proven AM/NS Calvert, a state-of-the- the 2 Sisters Food Group, a poultry group which acquire the assets of Essar Steel. track record - our rich history art downstream finishing facil- he founded and owns. The company's arm Arce- of positive collaboration dates ity in Alabama, USA. Boparan has stepped down from the post lorMittal India Pvt Ltd back more than 20 years with The facility, which opened of the chief executive officer (CEO) earlier this (AMIPL) had submitted a res- three joint ventures in the US," in 2010 and has a 5.3 million week to take charge as the President of Boparan olution plan for Essar Steel on ArcelorMittal Chairman and tonne capacity, was the largest Holdings Limited (BHL), the parent company also the food sector in general such as Brexit, February 12, which outlined CEO Lakshmi Mittal said. newly-constructed steel facil- of the group. social responsibility and sustainability, he said. the intention to have NSSMC "We believe that together ity in the US in 40 years but The 51-year-old businessman from the West The 2 Sisters Food Group said that a pro- formally join its bid for Essar we can contribute our knowl- had failed to reach its potential. Midlands region of England had founded the 2 cess has been put in place to find a new CEO Steel. edge and technology to support A major investment pro- Sisters Food Group 25 years ago in 1993 with his and Martyn Fletcher, in his capacity as chief Essar Steel was among the a rapid turn-around in Essar gramme has been undertaken wife Baljinder Kaur Boparan. operating officer (COO), will be responsible initial 12 companies identi- s performance, enabling it to following the acquisition. It went on to become one of the country's for the operations of the business until a formal fied by the Reserve Bank of increase production, enhance The programme focused on largest suppliers of poultry with numerous appointment has been made. India (RBI) for insolvency ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company, with a its product capabilities and improving the facility s finish- factories. The change comes in the wake of a hygiene proceedings. presence in 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 nations make a meaningful contribu- ing lines to enable the produc- I am fully committed to building a bet- scandal at one of Boparan's chicken plants last "Should the submitted Res- tion to the future growth of tion of higher-added value steel ter, more transparent business, modernising year following an undercover investigation, olution Plan be selected and said in a statement. its full potential and participate India s manufacturing sec- products. our company and simplifying our operations, which triggered wider investigations by the UK's formally accepted by India s In its Resolution Plan, in the anticipated steel demand tor and the development of its ArcelorMittal is the world's Boparan said in a statement related to the change Food Standards Agency (FSA). National Company Law Tribu- the AMIPL set out a detailed growth in India, the statement economy," he said. leading steel and mining com- in his role. Boparan said his decision comes at a very nal, ArcelorMittal and NSSMC industrial and turnaround plan said. ArcelorMittal and NSSMC pany, with a presence in 60 I want to take a broader industry leadership important stage in the business history and will would jointly acquire and man- aimed at restoring Essar Steel's "Partnering with NSSMC have operated in Indiana, USA, countries and an industrial role and concentrate more on the issues and help secure strong foundations for future devel- age Essar Steel," ArcelorMittal fortunes, enabling it to realise for Essar Steel was always our under joint venture agreements footprint in 18 nations. PTI challenges that affect not only our business, but opment and growth. PTI CORPORATE KALEIDOSCOPE

N K Ohdar, General Manager has assumed charge as Head of Eastern Region-II, POWERGRID from March 1, consequent to superannuation SAIL Chairman PK Singh recently visited SAIL’s Bhilai Steel Plant and exhorted the collective to perform Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC reviewing NTPC-Ramagundam Station and Telangana Project on March 03, 2018 of Siddhartha Sen, Executive Director. Ohdar has earlier served the to their utmost potential. During this, he also visited the recently commissioned blast furnace no. 8 – at Ramagundam. Earlier, accompanied with RED-South K R C Murty, ED-Ramagundam D K Dubey, GM (Project) Region as GM (Assest Management & Commercial). He is a graduate Mahamaya, Universal Rail Mill and the Steel Melting Shop III. SAIL’s crude steel production grew 9 per M N Prasad and other senior officials, the CMD visited prominent site locations of Telangana Project Phase-I in Electrical Engineering from BIT, Sindri & has a vast experience of cent to 1.272 million tonnes in February 2018 (2 x 800 MW) and inspected the progress 33 years in the field of power sector Over 200 properties Gold regains sheen on firm worth Rs 176 cr US delays decision on work authorisation booked at FAIRPRO global cues, jewellers' buying for spouses of H-1B visa holders NEW DELHI: Gold prices $16.51 an ounce in New York 2018: Credai recovered by Rs 140 to Rs 31,500 on Friday. LALIT K JHA favourably to the organisation's per 10 grams at the bullion mar- In addition, increased buying CHENNAI: FAIRPRO 2018, concerns". ket on Saturday, largely driven by by local jewellers to meet wed- the annual three-day exhibi- WASHINGTON: The Trump admin- Such a court submission by DHS a firm trend overseas amid pick- ding season demand fuelled the tion by traders body CRE- istration has delayed its decision on comes as part of an ongoing petition by up in buying by local jewellers at uptrend, they said. DAI on real estate properties, termination of work authorisation for 'Save Jobs USA', an organisation of IT the domestic spot market. In the national capital, gold has witnessed booking of 262 spouses of the H-1B visa holders, in a workers who claim they lost their jobs Silver also rebounded by of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent properties generating total rev- big relief to a significantly large number to H-1B workers. Rs 320 to Rs 39,530 per kg on purity went up by Rs 140 each to enues of Rs 176 crore. of Indian workers and their families. The organisation has filed a lawsuit increased offtake by industrial Rs 31,500 and Rs 31,350 per 10 Confederation of Real The Department of Homeland against the decision of the previous units and coin makers. grams, respectively. It had lost Rs Estate Developers Association Security (DHS) in a court submis- Obama Administration to give work Bullion traders attributed the 490 in the previous two sessions. of India (CREDAI), is the apex sion this week said that it would not authorisation to the spouses of H-1B recovery in gold prices to a firm Sovereign, however, held body of the real estate build- take a decision on terminating the visa workers whose Green card appli- trend overseas as the weakness steady at Rs 24,800 per piece of ers and holds three-day expo work authorisation of H4 visa users, cations have been approved. in dollar boosted demand for the eight grams. FAIRPRO in the city every spouses of H-1B visa holders, till June An online petition has been precious metal as a safe-haven. Following gold, silver ready year. as it needs time to review the economic launched urging the Congress not to Globally, gold rose by 0.43 rose by Rs 320 to Rs 39,530 per "FAIRPRO 2018 surpassed impact of such a decision. gation, reevaluated the rule and deter- process by four months comes as a cancel work authorisation of H-4 visas. per cent to $1,322.60 an ounce kg and weekly-based delivery by all expectations with record Since 2015, the spouses of H-1B, or mined that significant revisions to the temporary relief to the spouses of H-1B "Please do not cancel H4 EAD. and silver by 0.27 per cent to Rs 290 to Rs 38,335 per kg. PTI breaking bookings of 262 high-skilled, visa holders waiting for draft proposal were necessary, DHS visas holders, a significantly large num- Those who are applying for H4 EAD properties. The three-day expo green cards have been eligible to work said in its fresh court submission. ber of whom are Indian workers. are contributing to American society witnessed total revenue gener- in the US on H-4 dependent visas, It said the revisions required a new The H-1B programme attracts for- instead of creating burdens," the online ation of Rs 176 crore," a press under a rule introduced by the previ- economic analysis which required an eign specialised workers to come to the petition says. "We are talented, highly release said. ous Obama administration. additional several weeks to perform. United States for employment, many of skilled and experienced individuals. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister The DHS was previously scheduled "The changes to the rule and the them from India and China. Why should we suffer because we are K Palaniswami formally inau- to take a call on it by February 28. revised economic analysis require revi- "We are very hopeful. We want to citizens-in-waiting for 8-15 years? You gurated the event on February "Consistent with the Government's sions to the projected time-line for the believe that DHS is re-looking at this have agreed to make us citizens, treat 23 at the Chennai Trade Centre prior representations, DHS was work- NPRMs publication, and therefore can- because of our efforts, Jansi Kumar, co- us like one. "Let us work till the bro- here along with Deputy Chief ing to issue an NPRM (Notice of Pro- not be issued in February, it said. founder of the group Save H-4 EADs, ken immigration system is reformed. Minister O Panneerselvam. posed Rule Making) in February 2018. "Under the revised time-line, DHS told India-West, a local ethnic Indian We are not a burden on social secu- Seventy-four developers "However, in January 2018, United anticipates submitting to the Office of newspaper from California. rity or medicare. In fact, we contribute participated and showcased States Citizenship and Immigration Management and Budget for review "They have been very supportive as to the US growth. Why should we be more than 300-plus properties Services (USCIS), the component of and clearance the proposed rule in time we tell them about our situation," said discriminated against when you have ranging from Rs 20 lakh to Rs DHS responsible for oversight of the for publication in June 2018," it said. Kumar, noting that "members from accepted us for citizenship?" the peti- 20 crore. PTI H-4 visa programme at issue in this liti- The extension of decision making both sides of the aisle have responded tion reads. PTI

e-Tender invited by the Superintending Engineer, Western Circle, Trump won’t exclude allies P.H.E.Dte. Vide Ref. NIeT No- 02/SE/WC of 2017-2018 and Tender ID- 2018_PHED_160082_1-9 for “ Laying DI/GI/uPVC pipeline under different PWSS due to rehabilitation & up gradation from tariffs: Senior WH official to 2-lanes with paved shoulders configuration of the road NH-116B (Nandakumar-Contai-Digha-Chandaneshwar Road) under Contai LALIT K JHA Trump plans to apply his steel official who spoke on condi- Sub – Division of Tamluk Division , PHE Dte.” Bid Submission End and aluminum tariffs globally tion of anonymity. date:12 .03.2018 at 18.00 P.M. All details can be obtained from WASHINGTON: US Presi- and won’t exempt allies. The official said this is part the website – https://wbtenders.gov.in Sd/- dent Donald Trump plans to The President in his discus- of the tough trade policy that Superintending Engineer, apply tariffs on import of steel sion on Friday with the exec- Trump had promised during Western Circle, P.H.E Dte. and aluminum globally with- utives made it clear that this his election campaign. out exempting allies from it, would be an across the board On Thursday, Trump said a senior White House official tariff and there would be no that he will sign a executive has said, amid global outrage exclusions in terms of coun- order next week and impose 25 against the decision. tries. One problem with the per cent import tariff on steel Trump on Thursday said exclusions is that it's a slip- and 10 per cent on aluminum. that he would impose a 25 per pery slope and you don't know The official strongly refuted cent import tariff on steel and where to stop," a senior admin- reports that this will lead to ris- 10 per cent on aluminium to istration official told reporters ing prices in products. protect US producers. during a conference call. "From an economic stand- The announcement to The other practical problem point, there are virtually no impose heavy tariff angered is that as you begin to exclude impacts other than positive key US allies –Canada, the EU, some countries, you have to ones for industries we need?," Australia, Mexico. then have higher tariffs on the the official said. European Commission rest of the countries. His views Donald Trump is pursuing chief Jean-Claude Juncker is that this is not about coun- actions that would effectively vowed the bloc "will react tries, it is about defending our level playing field with rest of firmly" to defend its interests. national security, economic the world and at the same time, Canada and Germany security in this particular situa- and importantly in this case, both termed the tariffs tion, the official said. But there enhance America’s national "unacceptable". will be an exemption process and economic security, said Amid the outrage, a senior not in terms of some countries, the senior administration White House official said but possible situations, said the official. PTI ICA/T 1606(3)/2018 6| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018|millenniumpost mp We want our country to be bright and looking to the future, for our children and grandchildren...we will do everything we can for them to be happy World Russian President Vladimir Putin No talks unless US bloc scraps Burkina Faso army HQ, French embassy attacked; eight killed its own nuclear weapons: Iran OUAGADOUGOU: Attackers in Burkina Faso’s capital killed eight people and wounded TEHRAN: Iran's armed forces spheres of influence in the Mid- Agency, that Tehran had con- dozens more in a coordinated spokesman said on Saturday dle East. sistently fulfilled its obligations. assault on the army head- that there can be no talks on the “Two years ago, it was the The White House is required by quarters and French embassy country's missile programme United States that framed Congress to certify Iran’s com- that France’s foreign minis- without the West's destruction regional issues, even for Iran,” pliance every ninety days. ter said was likely carried out of its nuclear weapons and Kayhan Barzegar, the direc- Trump’s decision was a step by“terrorist groups”. long-range missiles. tor of the Institute for Middle closer to walking away from West Africa’s arid Sahel "What Americans say out East Strategic Studies, in Teh- an accord negotiated by the region is suffering a spike in of desperation with regards to ran, and a former fellow at Har- world’s six major powers—in violence by militant groups, limiting the Islamic republic of vard’s Belfer Center, told me in which the Kerry-Zarif talks some with links to al Qaeda Iran's missile capability is an Moscow. “Now that’s over. Now were pivotal—and then for- and Islamic State, that is draw- unattainable dream," Brigadier it’s Russia which is very tempt- mally endorsed in a unani- ing an increasingly aggres- General Masoud Jazayeri told ing to regional actors, to attach mous U.N. Security Council sive response from countries Le Drian said that there ambulance entering the army the official IRNA news agency. to the Russian dynamic. The resolution. In what the Times including France and the were“numerous” Burkinabe compound. "The condition for negotia- U.S. produced regional con- described as a “fire-breathing” United States. victims at the army head- FRENCH TARGETS tions on Iran's missiles is the fusion. Russia filled the power speech, Trump said, in Octo- There was no immediate quarters, but that no French Around two kilometers destruction of America's and eign minister, Javad Zarif, on at length to diplomats and spe- vacuum.” ber, “We will not continue claim of responsibility for the nationals had been killed in the (1.24 miles) away the French Europe's nuclear weapons and the sidelines of the Munich cialists from thirty countries, The deepening ties were down a path whose predictable attack, which is the third major simultaneous attacks. embassy also came under attack long-range missiles." Security Conference, a global and then fielded questions. reflected when Putin flew conclusion is more violence, assault on Ouagadougou in just The national police said in after a van sought to break Jazayeri said US criticism of gathering of foreign-policy Afterward, they held widely to Tehran, in November, for more chaos, the very real threat over two years. a statement that eight gunmen through the buildings’ barrier. Iran's missile programme was glitterati. The diplomatic odd covered bilateral deliberations. talks with Supreme Leader Ali of Iran’s nuclear breakout.” Previous attacks were con- were killed: four at the embassy Le Drian said the damage at the driven by "their failures and couple once met openly and “The positions of Iran and Rus- Khamenei and President Has- Putin’s message to Khame- ducted by allies of al Qaeda in and four at the army headquar- embassy was relatively minor. defeats in the region." often—more with each other sia on many regional issues are san Rouhani. “Our coöperation nei was basically, You can trust reprisal for Burkina Faso’s par- ters. Two attackers were cap- France’s defense minis- US President Donald than with any other foreign very close,” Zarif pronounced. can isolate America,” Khame- us, Vaez said. We won’t renege ticipation in a regional fight tured, according to military try said French special forces, Trump has threatened to tear leaders—during two years of What a difference a year— nei told Putin, according to like the Americans. “This is a against Islamist militants. source and state television. which have a base in the coun- up a 2015 nuclear deal between feisty negotiations over the and a policy reversal—can Iran’s media. Putin called the pivotal moment in an evolv- “Everything suggests Witnesses said masked gun- try, were used to protect French Iran and world powers unless Iran nuclear deal. No lon- make. The Trump Administra- growing Russian-Iran coöpera- ing alliance that over the past that this attack was car- men attacked the downtown citizens and secure the embassy. more is done to curb Iran's mis- ger. The meeting in Munich, tion’s decision to challenge the tion “very productive.” few decades has never gone ried out by terrorist groups,” army headquarters at around Police also took up positions sile programme. attended by others involved 2015 Iran nuclear deal now car- Putin and Khamenei spent beyond a tactical relationship,” Jean-Yves Le Drian told LCI 10 a.m. (1000 GMT). near the offices of the prime European governments in the accord, might have pro- ries a broad geostrategic price. a highly unusual hour together, Vaez added. “It has implica- television.“France is deter- “I saw people with sacks on minister where gunfire was also have been scrambling to duced backlash in both Wash- The relationship between Mos- one on one, accompanied only tions across the Middle East mined to relentlessly fight these their backs attack the guard. reported. appease Trump and keep the ington and Tehran. Kerry cow and Tehran—once tacti- by interpreters. “The most and for the wider world.” terrorist groups that want to Then I heard the explosion. I A Reuters reporter said deal intact, and have voiced quietly urged the Iranians not cal militarily, coldly calculating important thing that Putin said In January, Trump took destabilise the (West Africa) saw soldiers flee the army head- gunfire had largely ceased by increasing concern over Iran's to abandon the deal or violate diplomatically, and practical was, ‘I will not betray you,’ ” one step further. He put Iran region and who are a serious quarters building running,” wit- noon. missile programme. its terms—whatever the Trump economically—has been con- Ali Vaez, an Iranian-American on notice that he would “ter- danger to our security and ness Kader Sanou told Reuters. The French targets attacked French Foreign Minister Administration does. verted into a growing strategic who heads the Iran portfolio minate” the nuclear deal— interests.” The explosion inside the are symbolic given that Presi- Jean-Yves Le Drian, who is A few days later, I was in partnership. Vladimir Putin’s of the Brussels-based Interna- formally known by the Burkinabe state television headquarters shook surround- dent Emmanuel Macron chose due to visit Iran on Monday, Moscow for the Valdai Dis- relentless quest to make Russia tional Crisis Group, told me. longwinded title of the Joint said the unidentified gunmen ing buildings, set the com- to outline his Africa strategy, said last month that its missile cussion Club conference on a superpower again is part of it; The talks came less than Comprehensive Plan of Action, killed five soldiers and wounded pound on fire and sent up a including the fight against programme and involvement the Middle East. The keynote Iran’s goal is just to be a player three weeks after Trump or J.C.P.O.A.—unless it agreed 64 at the military headquarters. thick column of black smoke. militants, in Ouagadougou in in regional conflicts needed to event featured the snowy- again. Since President Trump announced that he would not to change the terms. “No one Two members of Burkina Faso’s Panicked residents fled the November. Burkina is a for- be addressed if Iran "wants to haired Zarif and his gruffly took office, in 2017, Mos- certify Iran’s compliance with should doubt my word,” Trump paramilitary gendarmes were city center on foot or motor- mer French colony and, like return to the family of nations". imposing Russian counterpart, cow and Tehran have shared the landmark nuclear deal— said in a statement. None of the killed defending the embassy. bikes as dozens of Burkina Faso several others countries in west Meanwhile, the former U.S. Sergey Lavrov, sitting next to increasingly common bonds: despite repeated reports by the other major parties—Europe, President Roch Kabore tweeted soldiers and armored vehicles and central Africa, retains close Secretary of State John Kerry each other, chummily, on white growing tensions with Wash- U.N. nuclear watchdog, the Russia, or China—support that the death toll had risen to took up positions in the area. security and trade links with met privately with Iran’s for- leather chairs. Both men spoke ington and a quest to expand International Atomic Energy amending the accord. AGENCIES eight. A Reuters reporter saw an Paris. AGENCIES China to recruit Trailed by legal woes, Netanyahu Unveiled ahead of Oscars: Reverend Billy Harvey Weinstein Graham laid to civilian astronauts to meet 'true friend' Trump rest at North BEIJING: China will include Of them, 11 have been sent to civilians into the group of astro- space in six spaceflights. JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime sensus when it moves its 'Casting Couch' statue nauts to serve its planned space Civilians will be included Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv Carolina home station project, the country’s into the third group of astro- will have a brief respite next to the disputed city of Jerusa- LOS ANGELES: A Harvey first astronaut said on Saturday. nauts to serve the planned week from the deluge of legal lem in May. Weinstein statue entitled "Cast- CHARLOTTE: The late Rever- The new taikonauts could space station project, Yang said. woes he faces when he heads to Trump has also frozen tens ing Couch" has debuted on end Billy Graham, spearhead of be selected from industrial sec- The new taikonauts will Washington to meet US Presi- of millions of dollars in aid to Hollywood Boulevard, ahead an evangelical Christian move- tors, research institutions and include not only pilots, but dent Donald Trump. the Palestinians in a bid to force of the 90th Academy Awards. ment that touched millions universities, China Manned also maintenance engineers Even as he prepared for his them to the negotiating table. The golden statue shows worldwide and who provided Space Engineering Office’s dep- and payload specialists for the trip, Netanyahu was again ques- Both moves have left the the disgraced producer sitting spiritual counsel to several US uty director Yang Liwei said on space station project, state-run tioned by police in Jerusalem Israeli police recommended Palestinian leadership outraged, on a coach wearing a slightly presidents, returned for good the sidelines of the first session Xinhua news agency reported. on Friday in connection with last month that Netanyahu be accusing Trump's administra- opened bathrobe with an Oscar to his North Carolina home. of annual session of the advi- To build and operate its alleged corruption as concerns indicted in two corruption cases tion of blatant bias and declar- in his right hand. President Donald Trump sory body the Chinese People’s space station, China plans to mount over whether he will and investigations are continu- ing it can no longer serve as The placement of the figure and Vice President Mike Pence Political Consultative Confer- increase manned space mis- eventually be forced from office. ing in others. mediator in the Israeli-Pales- is close to the Dolby Theatre, celebrated in the Oscars, but attended the 90-minute funeral ence (CPPCC) here. sions from once every one to Monday's visit to a White "I think they are partners tinian conflict. where the Academy Awards there's also this underbelly of along with some 2,000 mourn- Currently, taikonauts -- a three years to at least twice a House that has shown enthu- in ideology, and the ideology That, along with Trump takes place. darkness within the industry ers who gathered to say good- blend of Chinese word taikong year, which require more tai- siastic support for Israel and is a populist, conservative ide- son-in-law and senior aide According to ABC News, that we often sweep under the bye to the man who became which means outer space and konauts, Yang said. Netanyahu may help bolster the ology which says that the old Jared Kushner losing his top- Los Angeles street artistes Plas- carpet or ignore," said Jesus. known as "America's pastor." astronaut -- are all former air The core module and a new long-serving prime minister, liberal elites are against us," said level security clearance, has tic Jesus and Joshua "Ginger" Weinstein has been accused The ceremony took place force pilots, said Yang, a mem- carrier rocket for the space who has called Trump a "true Gayil Talshir, political scientist raised questions over whether Monroe collaborated on the by dozens of women of sexual at the Billy Graham Library on ber of the CPPCC National station project are also being friend" of his country. at Jerusalem's Hebrew Univer- Trump's pledge to reach the sculpture. harassment or sexual assault, the family's property in Char- Committee and the country’s developed, he said. Both men have used popu- sity. "I think from that perspec- "ultimate" peace deal will get Monroe was also behind including rape. lotte, under a broad white first astronaut. China initiated the manned list appeals in the face of inves- tive it is a boost" for Netanyahu. off the ground any time soon. the 2016 statue of a nude Don- He has denied all allega- tent that harkens back to the China selected its first space programme in 1992 and tigations, with Netanyahu But Trump has given Netan- Kushner has been among ald Trump that appeared in tions of non-consensual sex, "canvas cathedral" in 1949 group of 14 taikonauts in successfully sent Yang into borrowing Trump's "fake news" yahu far more than moral sup- those heading up the White multiple cities across the US. but apologised for "the way I've that helped propel Graham to the late 1990s and the sec- orbit with the Shenzhou-5 moniker to denounce reports of port. The US is set to upturn House's efforts to restart Israeli- "There's so much about behaved with colleagues in the prominence. ond group of seven in 2010. spacecraft in 2003. AGENCIES his alleged corruption. decades of international con- Palestinian peace talks. AGENCIES Hollywood that's great and past." AGENCIES "My father's greatest long- ing has been granted. He's in the presence of God," said son California storm kills 1, avalanche injures 2 at ski resort Malaysia says search for missing plane to end in June Franklin Graham, one of sev- eral relatives to speak. LOS ANGELES: A winter cue dogs rushed to the scene was treated for injuries and The resort used explosives KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian official says the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight Trump, who attended with storm that roared through Cal- after an avalanche hit the released while three other peo- and other tools to knock down 370 by a US company will likely end in June, as families of passengers marked First Lady Melania Trump, did ifornia left a snowboarder dead Squaw Valley Ski Resort near ple escaped injury, the resort snow to prevent avalanches the fourth anniversary of the plane's disappearance with renewed hope that the not address the gathering, but and sent an avalanche crashing Lake Tahoe near the Nevada said in a statement. throughout the day but the world's biggest aviation mystery will be solved. Malaysia in January inked a "no he sang along to hymns includ- down on five people at a Sierra state line. Video showed them The skiers and snowboard- snowfall was heavy, she said. ing "To God Be The Glory." Nevada ski resort, but the dan- digging out a man from the ers were within areas open "We had assessed the area cure, no fee" deal with Houston, Texas-based Ocean Infinity to resume the hunt for He was the only one of six ger of another deadly mudslide snow. to skiing at the time and the to be safe to open to the public the plane, a year after the official search by Malaysia, Australia and China in the living presidents to attend the eased in a devastated coastal One man was hospital- guests had been warned of the and unfortunately an avalanche southern Indian Ocean was called off. The plane vanished March 8, 2014, while ceremony, although all of them community. ized with a serious lower potential danger, resort spokes- did occur after that assessment flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. AGENCIES issued statements honoring the Dozens of rescuers and res- body injury, another person woman Liesl Hepburn said. was made," she said. AGENCIES late reverend. AGENCIES Teachers can treat children's Vatican Bank ex-president sent to trial for embezzlement

VATICAN CITY: A former Milano said the men regu- owned by the bank after not- mental health problems: Study president of the Vatican Bank larly under-represented the ing suspicious accounting has been ordered to stand trial proceeds from real estate sales procedures under previous WASHINGTON: Scientists ined the overall effectiveness on charges of embezzlement in the Vatican bank’s official administrations. have found that school-based of school-based mental health and money laundering, the books. Feyberg, who was president services delivered by teachers services, as well as the relative Vatican said, the highest rank- The men allegedly received until 2014, began an overhaul can help reduce mental health effectiveness of various school- ing Holy See financial official the difference between the real of the bank, which for decades problems in elementary-aged based intervention models that to be indicted. sale prices and the amount offi- was embroiled in numerous children. differed according to treatment A statement by the bank, cially recorded separately and financial scandals. "Given the limited acces- target, format, and intensity. officially known as the Institute often in cash, according to the Thousands of accounts sibility of traditional mental In addition to support- for Works of Religion (IOR), order. were closed and last year Italy health services for children ing the overall effective- said the former president’s legal Some of the proceeds were put the Vatican on its“white school-based mental health ness of school-based mental counsel was also indicted. deposited in a Rome bank list” of states with cooperative services are a tremendous vehi- health care, follow-up anal- The two are Angelo Caloia, account that was not registered financial institutions, ending cle for overcoming barriers to mental health services" said yses revealed that school- 78, who was president of the conduct” by the three was car- the Vatican’s top prosecutor, on the IOR’s balance sheet, the years of mistrust and provid- mental health care and mean- Sanchez. based services targeting child IOR from 1999 and 2009, and ried out between 2001 and Gian Piero Milano, had frozen prosecutor said. An estimated ing an endorsement of efforts ingfully expanding the reach The findings, published behaviour problems were par- lawyer Gabriele Liuzzo, 94. A 2008 during“the disposal of a millions of dollars in accounts 57 million euros were allegedly by Pope Francis to clean up of supports and services for so in the Journal of the Ameri- ticularly effective, relative to third person who was origi- considerable part of the insti- held by the three men. siphoned off illegally between finances. many children in need," said can Academy of Child & Ado- services targeting child atten- nally under investigation, for- tute’s real estate assets”. They were suspected of 2001 and 2008. Moneyval, the monitoring Amanda Sanchez from Flor- lescent Psychiatry, are based tion problems, mood and anxi- mer IOR director general Lelio It said damages had been embezzling money while man- The bank’s internal inves- body of the Council of Europe, ida International University in on a meta-analysis of 43 con- ety problems. Scaletti, died several years ago. estimated to be more than 50 aging the sale of 29 buildings tigation into the alleged scam has said in several evaluations the US. trolled trials that collectively Moreover, treatments that Caloia and Liuzzo have million euro and that the IOR sold by the Vatican bank to begun in 2013 by then-presi- that while the Vatican has made "Treating children in had almost 50,000 elementary- were implemented multiple both repeatedly denied wrong- would be seeking compensa- mainly Italian buyers between dent Ernst von Freyberg, a Ger- great strides in cleaning up the schools can powerfully over- aged children participate in times per week were more than doing. They were not imme- tion for damages. The trial is 2001 and 2008, according to man businessman. IOR and other financial depart- come issues of cost, transporta- school-based mental health twice as effective as treatments diately available for comment due to start on March 15. a copy of the freezing order Freyberg commissioned an ments, it needed to be much tion, and stigma that typically services. that were only implemented on on Friday. Reuters reported exclu- reviewed by Reuters at the time. independent audit of the sale more aggressive in bringing restrict broad utilization of The researchers exam- a weekly (or less) basis. AGENCIES The bank said“unlawful sively in December 2014 that In the freezing order, of properties that had been cases to trial. AGENCIES millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 | 7 mp I won’t be playing at Indian Wells or in Miami and the goal going forward is to recover in time for the clay-court season Sport — Rafael Nadal BCCI to appoint retired Advani takes India to snooker WC glory Ace cueist pairs up with Manan to beat Pak IPS officer as ACU head DOHA: The Indian combine of Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra staged a remarkable Ex-Rajasthan DGP Ajit Singh may take charge before this year’s IPL recovery to pip Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF NEW DELHI: The BCCI is all Police had unearthed the Snooker Team World Cup. set to appoint former Direc- During his tenure infamous 2013 IPL spot-fix- After being 0-2 down in the tor General of Police (Rajast- as the head of the ing scandal in which former best-of-five final played on Fri- han), Ajit Singh Shekhawat, as India bowler S Sreesanth was day night, India found them- the head of its Anti Corruption state’s ACB unit, as arrested along with domestic selves in a deeper hole at 0-30 Unit (ACU), replacing Neeraj many as 600 cases players Ankit Chavan and Ajit down in the third frame. Kumar. Chandila. Thanks to a well-crafted It is learnt that the retired against erring As the head of BCCI’s ACU 39 break from Chandra and IPS officer would be taking unit, he has also been on a few a classy clearance of the final Eventually, Chandra only stay alive in the final, winning charge of BCCI’s ACU unit individuals were tours with the senior India colours by Advani, the Indian needed the green to be in the it 72-47. before the start of the Indian lodged team. hopes were kept alive. safe zone leaving his opponent “After it became 2-0 in the Premier League on April 7. He It must be mentioned In the fourth frame, even requiring snookers. favour of Pakistan, we knew retired as Rajasthan’s top cop that Kumar on various occa- though Advani found himself But with a long pot on our chances of winning were on November 30. of matches that BCCI holds sions has stressed the need to in a spot of bother when trail- the brown, the humbled Paki- slim and had our task cut A senior BCCI official, every year under its aegis which have more resources in order ing 1-20 against Babar Masih, stani conceded the frame and out. After winning the dou- privy to the development, con- is more than 1500 (all age- to have a robust anti-corrup- he took charge of the proceed- match. bles frame we saw a glimmer firmed the development. groups, senior tournaments, tion unit. ings and displayed his mastery The Indians made a shaky of hope and knew now it was “Yes, the BCCI has final- IPL), to perform his duties effi- Under his leadership, the once again by clearing the table start in the final with Masih up to us to dig deep and indi- ised Mr Ajit Singh’s name as the ciently, Singh would require at BCCI started regular lectures with a 69 break. scoring a convincing 73-24 win vidually win both our singles new ACU chief. He has been a Director of Rajasthan’s Anti- as the SP in multiple districts least a 15-member team (per- for age-group cricketers on This made India draw par- over Chandra in the opener. matches to pull off a Houdini,” decorated officer with special- Corruption Bureau (ACB). -- Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, manent staff). Just having tem- anti-corruption activities. ity with Pakistan and it all Asif then went on to steal said Advani. ity in dealing with anti-corrup- During his tenure as the Jodhpur, Jaipur and Sirohi. porary ACU officials -- like it is He also headed the BCCI boiled down to the final frame the second frame from Advani “Manan played exceptional tion activities. He fits BCCI’s head of the state’s ACB unit, as The biggest challenge, done in first-class games won’t investigations on the allegations to determine the first winners and win it on the black ball snooker especially in the cru- bill perfectly,” the BCCI offi- many as 600 cases against err- which many believe that Singh be of any help,” another BCCI against the now suspended of the inaugural event. 61-56. cial deciders of the semifinal cial told PTI on conditions of ing individuals were lodged. will face is the lack of staff official said. Pune curator Pandurang Sal- Chandra and Muhammad With the Indian team 0-2 and final, when it mattered anonymity. An alumnus of St Stephen’s strength in BCCI’s Anti Cor- Former Delhi Police Com- gaocar, who was caught in a Asif found themselves in a see- down, it had to dig deep and most. I m really happy for him It has been learnt that Ajit College, Singh is an IPS officer ruption Unit (ACU). Currently missioner Kumar headed sting operation allegedly shar- saw frame but it was the Indian win every frame thereafter. to win his first world title,” Singh beat the other contenders of the 1982 batch. A resident of the ACU’s staff strength is a the BCCI’s ACU bureau for ing information with two who changed gears and did The third frame was a dou- added Advani, who increased primarily because of his suc- Jaipur, Singh also served as DG mere three. last three years. It was under TV reporters, who posed as most of the scoring with every bles match in which both Indi- his tally of world titles to a stag- cessful stint as the Additional (Prison). He has also served “Considering the number Kumar’s leadership that Delhi bookies. AGENCIES given opportunity. ans played out of their skin to gering 19. AGENCIES India lose to U-19 SELECTION PANEL Argentina in Navjot Kaur wins Golf: Sharma takes Sultan Azlan Ashish Kapoor likely to come 65kg Asian gold Shah opener WGC Mexico lead back in place of Venkatesh MEXICO CITY: Indian golfer IPOH (MALAYSIA): India Shubhankar Sharma moved went down 2-3 to Olympic NEW DELHI: Former India panel. Unless Committee Of past some of the biggest names champions Argentina in the off-spinner Ashish Kapoor in Administrators (COA) has in the game to open up a two- opening match of the 27th Sul- all likelihood will make a come- something completely differ- shot lead at the USD 10 million tan Azlan Shah Cup hockey back in the junior national ent on their mind, it’s going to WGC-Mexico Championship here on Saturday. selection panel after chairman be Ashish,” said the official. here. Star drag-flicker Gon- Venkatesh Prasad resigned Kapoor had played 4 Tests He followed up his first zalo Peillat (13th, 23rd, 33rd from his post on Friday. and 17 ODIs for India. He had BISHKEK: Navjot Kaur on oughly dominating perfor- round 65 with a 66, that minute) scored a hat-trick for It is all but certain that played the 1996 World Cup Friday scripted history by mance. She was impressive included a back nine with five Argentina while Amit Rohi- Prasad will be joining Kings XI semi-final against Sri Lanka. becoming the first Indian throughout her final bout as birdies against no bogeys. das (24th, 32nd) converted two Punjab as their bowling coach Punjab batsman Sharma woman wrestler to win a gold she recorded a convincing win. At 11-under, he was two penalty corners for India. and in order to avoid potential has played 53 first-class and in the Senior Asian Champion- The 28-year-old Navjot has shots ahead of reigning Masters Play was stopped in fourth ‘Conflict of Interest’, the former of Jatin Paranjpe and Gagan 40 List A games between 1993 ships as she clinched the yellow been around the wrestling cir- champion, Sergio Garcia, 2017 quarter due to heavy rain. seamer stepped down less than Khoda, they can’t be senior and 2003. metal in the 65kg freestyle cat- cuit for a while as she had pre- PGA Tour Rookie of the Year At resumption, India were a month after India won the national selectors again as they While Prasad opted for the egory here. viously won a silver at the Asian Xander Schauffele and Span- and European Tour events in reduced to 10 men though a ICC U-19 World Cup. are not Test players. But in case greener pastures of cash-rich Navjot outclassed Japan’s Championships in 2013 and iard Rafa Cabrera Bello. South Africa and Malaysia. last-gasp effort from Talwinder The other two members of Ashish and Amit, there was IPL, it is widely believed that Miya Imai 9-1 in a one- a bronze in 2014 Common- Overnight leader Louis I’m really happy. I couldn’t Singh almost found the equal- of the panel currently are for- no problem with eligibility not being considered for the sided final bout of the wom- wealth Games in 67kg. Oosthuizen (71), World No. be in a better situation. Played iser for India. mer Uttar Pradesh all-rounder criteria,” a senior BCCI offi- GM’s (Cricket Operations) post en’s 65kg freestyle category Sakshi, meanwhile, 1 and defending champion so well, and the bogeys that India next play England Gyanendra Pandey and for- cial told PTI on conditions of was one of the primary reason to bag the gold. This was also emerged from a hard-fought Dustin Johnson (66), two-time I made today were just three tomorrow. The other teams mer Baroda batsman Rakesh anonymity. for his resignation. India’s first gold in the ongoing bronze medal playoff against Masters champion, Bubba Wat- putts. Otherwise I just got the taking part in the tournament Parikh. “They had to make way Also the BCCI did not championships. Kazhakstan s Ayaulym Kassy- son (66), fellow Asian Kiradech ball in play all day and it was are Australia, Ireland and Kapoor, along with Punjab because the other three announce any cash reward for Rio Olympics bronze mova with a 10-7 scoreline. Aphinbarnrat (69) were among great to finish with three birdies Malaysia. India are fielding a batsman Amit Sharma, was a (Prasad, Pandey and Parikh) the junior panel despite the medallist Sakshi Malik won a Vinesh Phogat had to be con- those Tied-5th and four behind in a row, said Sharma. I thought young team here in the absence part of the five-member junior were appointed in September U-19 side winning the World bronze in the 62kg freestyle cat- tent with a silver medal as she Sharma. about nothing, I just wanted of key players like Akashdeep selection panel before it was 2015 and these two (Kapoor Cup. The senior panel and egory after getting the better of lost 2-3 to China’s Chun Lei in Son of an Army Colonel to have fun. It’s my first WGC Singh, SV Sunil, Mandeep pruned to three as per Lodha and Sharma) in 2016. Now with women selectors, however, Kazakhstan’s Ayaulym Kassy- the summit clash of the wom- M.L. Sharma, who took time and I was happy that I’ll play Singh, Manpreet Singh and Committee recommendations. Venky gone, it’s only fair that got richer after both men’s and mova 10-7 in a tough fight. en’s 50kg freestyle. Another off to devote himself to his tal- four days because I missed the goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Drag- “In all likelihood, Ashish Ashish makes a comeback as women’s team finished run- The two medals took India’s Indian wrestler Sangeeta defe- ented son, the younger Sharma cut in the last two events that I flick specialists Rupinder Pal will make a comeback into he has better credentials than ners-up in ICC Champions medal tally to six -- a gold, a ated Jieun Um of Korea to win hit the spotlight with two victo- played. Even though I missed Singh and Harmanpreet Singh the junior selection panel now Amit. He will in any case be Trophy and World Cup respec- silver and four bronze medals. a bronze medal in the women’s ries in a matter of seven weeks the cuts, I knew I was playing too have been rested. AGENCIES that Venky has resigned. In case the only Test cricketer in junior tively. AGENCIES Navjot produced a thor- 59kg freestyle event. AGENCIES at co-sanctioned Asian Tour w e l l .” AGENCIES England beats New Zealand Football’s laws I-League: Bagan beat Churchill Maha women’s team body approves wins national tennis VASCO (GOA): Mohun Minerva Punjab on March 8 in a tough nut to crack. championship by 4 runs in thrilling 3rd ODI Bagan stay in hunt for the title Panchkula in their last match. Churchill had two clear VAR for WC as they scored a hard fought 2-1 Mohun Bagan made two chances but Jeancy Zunapio win over Churchill Brothers in changes from their side that Siyo was guilty on both the MUMBAI: The Maharashtra ZURICH: Football’s law- a penultimate round match of beat Indian Arrows, bring- occasions. First, he first headed women’s team won on Satur- makers on Saturday approved the I-League here on Saturday. ing in Kinshuk Debnath and over the bar off a cross from day the interstate national ten- video assistant referee technol- After a barren first half, Gurjinder Kumar in place of Britto and in the dying min- nis championship 2018 held in ogy (VAR) for this summer’s Bagan scored through Nikhil Ricky Lallawmawma and Rana ute of the first half, he directed Chhattisgarh. World Cup, in one of the big- Kadam (54th minute) and Gharami. Churchill made one the ball wide off the mark off a The championship was gest changes to the sport in Akram Moghrabi (76th). change from their drawn match Frincis pass. organised under the auspices years. Churchill Brothers pulled one against Gokulam Kerala, bring- Churchill thought they of the All India Tennis Associ- The International Foot- back through Osagie Moday in ing in Britto PM in place of had taken the lead in the 33rd ation (AITA) by the Chhattis- ball Association Board (IFAB, the 74th minute in the match injured Wayne Vaz. minute when defender Osa- garh State Tennis Association meeting in Zurich, rubber- played at Tilak Maidan. Both the side’s played a gie Monday headed the ball (CSTA) from February 26 stamped a move already backed Mohun Bagan now move to cautious game initially which into the net off a Gurung cross to March 3. In the final, the by FIFA’s top brass, including third place with 30 points and saw play confined to midfield from the left but referee Om Maharashtra women’s team president Gianni Infantino. play their last match against for most part of the first half. Prakash Thakur disallowed won in straight matches as “We came to the conclu- Gokulam Kerala on March 6 in Mohun Bagan tried to make the goal as Onyeama Frin- Mihika Yadav defeated Rishika sion that VAR is good for foot- Kozhikode. Churchill Brothers, inroads into the Churchill goal cis pushed defender Kingsley Sunkara of Delhi 6-2,7- ball”, Infantino told reporters meanwhile, remained on ninth but their moves fizzled out as Obumneme as Monday went 6,(3), a media release issued shortly after IFAB announced place with 17 points. They play they found defender Monday up for the header. AGENCIES here said. AGENCIES the decision. WELLINGTON: England rowly missed a hat trick, and But Williamson kept the He added that the final stayed calm at the death to Rashid shared five wickets to hosts in the game as he reached decision to use the technology snatch a thrilling four-run win set in motion a collapse which his century from 133 balls. at the World Cup in Russia will Oz build lead but lose wickets against SA in the third one-day cricket saw New Zealand slump to New Zealand came to the 49th be made when the FIFA Coun- international on Saturday, 103-6 before it ended 230-8. over, needing 23 runs from the cil -- world football’s top deci- DURBAN: South Africa the afternoon. Rabada had first-innings despite an unbeaten century Williamson rebuilt the last 12 balls with two wickets sion-making body -- meets in fought back on the third after- Australian captain Steve top-scorer Mitchell Marsh by New Zealand captain Kane innings in a determined part- standing. Colombia on March 15 and 16. noon of the first Test but could Smith made 38 but was unable caught at first slip for six while Williamson. nership of 96 for the seventh Williamson tried every- “We will hope and encour- not stop Australia from forg- to bat with fluency in an 81-ball Maharaj claimed his third Williamson finished 112 wicket with Mitchell Santner. thing but the odds were against age the council to take a favour- ing a commanding lead at innings before he was trapped wicket of the innings when Tim not out, rebuilding New Zea- England regained the upper him on a pitch which did not able decision,” Infantino said, Kingsmead on Saturday. leg before wicket by part- Paine (14) edged him to slip in land’s innings after a middle- hand with a piece of good for- favor attacking stroke play. voicing confidence that VAR Australia were 175 for six at time left-arm spinner Dean the last over before tea. order collapse provoked by tune, when Santner (41) was He was able to take only will secure final approval. tea, an overall lead of 364. Elgar. Bancroft hit his first fifty off-spinner Moeen Ali, who run out at the non-striker’s end eight runs from the 49th over, IFAB said in a press release Opening batsman Cam- Shaun Marsh laboured for since he made 82 not out on took 3-36 from his 10 overs, in the 46th over. bowled by Tom Curran, and that the decision “represents a eron Bancroft made 53 and got 77 balls to make 25 not out, debut against England in Bris- and leg-spinner Adil Rashid, Williamson hit a ball from New Zealand needed 15 runs to new era for football with video Australia off to an aggressive twice surviving South African bane in November. who took 2-34. Chris Woakes straight back win for the last six balls bowled assistance for referees help- start to their second innings reviews for leg before wicket, He was struck on the New Zealand had been down the pitch and Woakes, by Woakes. ing to increase fairness in the together with David Warner the first when a ball from left- body by a hostile lifting deliv- strongly placed at 97-2 in the on his follow through, deflected After a dot ball and a two, game”. VAR can only be used in an opening stand of 56 in arm spinner Keshav Maharaj ery from Morne Morkel in a 21st over, chasing England’s the ball onto the stumps after Williamson hit the third ball when there is doubt surround- 13 overs. hit him in the “umpire’s call” testing first over when 234 all out in 50 overs which Santner had left his ground. of the over for six to leave ing any of four key game-cha- Australia reached 112 for on a slow pitch against disci- zone and the other when a Australia started their sec- was grafted on a slow pitch New Zealand was then 199-7 New Zealand seven runs nging situations: goals, penalty three at lunch but the scoring plined bowling. The tourists delivery from a hostile Kagiso ond innings with a comfort- offering extreme turn and frus- and its hopes of winning from victory with three decisions, straight red cards or rate stalled after lunch with added 63 runs in 27.5 overs for Rabada pitched outside leg able cushion of a 189-run first trating big hitters. Ali, who nar- appeared over. balls remaining. AGENCIES mistaken identity. AGENCIES stroke play proving difficult the loss of three wickets during stump. innings lead. AGENCIES 8| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018|millenniumpost mp In retrospect RAPE ROKO: Against child sexual abuse

anuary 30, 2018—the news that day shook the Capital. An eight-month- old baby was allegedly raped by her 28-year-old cousin in Delhi. The man, As instances of sexual Jreportedly the first cousin of the child, resided in the same building. The inci- abuse multiply by the dent consequently sparked widespread agi- tation and protest. At the outset, the Delhi minute, campaigns across Commission for Women announced a campaign and protest titled ‘Rape Roko’. the country are also Campaigns against rape demanding wom- en’s safety are not new in India, but, this gaining their momentum. campaign was different. The primary emphasis of the ‘Rape Roko’ campaign was The undeterred goal for its stance against child sexual offenders. LAUNCH OF THE CAMPAIGN all remains the same— Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) to create a city that chief Swati Maliwal launched a nationwide campaign with the support of students nurtures its citizen’s safety, protesting against child sexual violence. A march was taken out by a group of students write Abhay Singh and from the Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station up to the Arts Faculty enclave as a part of Sayantan Ghosh the campaign 'Rape Roko'. Subsequently, a website http://www.raperoko.org was also launched. People have been requested to drop a missed call on 9313-181-181 to join the campaign. Maliwal, who has been on a 'Satya- graha' demanding death penalty for those who rape children, appealed to people across religions, castes and ideologies to proactively participate in this movement. “In order to urge the Government to meet our demand, I have launched a ‘Satyagraha’ from January 31, 2018. I have pledged to not return home until March 8 – International Women’s Day. Until then, the Delhi Commission for Women shall remain open 24*7 and I will work thrice the amount,” Maliwal wrote on the website. CAMPAIGN GOALS the crowd and discuss with them the different demands emerging from the Talking about the campaign movement," an official said. to Millennium Post, Maliwal Maliwal said, "Real change said, "The girl has gone through will occur when the government immense pain, her internal organs and the society awaken against have been damaged. They will take the rampant evil of crimes against a long time to heal. She is so small. women and children. Thenukkad It is horrific what she's undergone." nataks are a great way of reaching She added that, there should be a out to people and raising aware- strict law for perpetrators of child ness. We should no longer remain rape, under which they should be quiet. When people throng the granted death sentence within six streets on March 8, change is months. bound to happen." As a part of its month-long DCW URGES MPS TO JOIN anti-rape campaign 'Rape Roko,' the Delhi Commission for Women ‘RAPE ROKO’ MOVEMENT (DCW) reached out to school DCW wrote to all Members of children as well as women from Parliament urging them to join the unauthorised colonies and slums. ‘Rape Roko’ movement to ensure Students from various educational insti- stringent punishment for those con- tutions, including Delhi University, have unauthorised colonies and slums of the needed for the boys." victed of raping minors. In a letter to Real change will occur when the government joined this campaign, which was launched city, as well as Delhi government schools to "We are also talking with the boys the MPs, DCW chairperson Swati Mali- by DCW chief Swati Maliwal to protest interact with the children. "We think that across schools and informing them of wal said, “...An eight-month-old infant was and the society awaken against the rampant evil against the various incidences of sexual children should be informed on a priority the different issues. The general prac- raped in the Capital recently by a 28-year- harassment. "Our teams are taking the basis, as the trend suggests—children are tice of sex education with a child-centric old. Every day, hundreds of children are of crimes against women and children campaign to various places—including the worst victims of such incidents. The emphasis can prevent such heinous acts," sexually abused in the country. Presently, important markets, shopping malls and general enlightenment on sexual harass- she further said. The Commission now there is complete lack of deterrence against spreading awareness through social media Modern society is still plagued by crowded places, such as Connaught Place, ment is absent in our system," said an plans to take the campaign to the streets sexual crimes. Therefore, we, the DCW, and on the ground. People in Dallas, San Dowry as the Delhi Police data claimed Hauz Khas Village, among others," said an official. of Delhi through nukkad nataks (street are demanding that a robust criminal jus- Francisco and other cities across the US that 10 cases were reported under section official, adding that teams are also under- She added that: “Our campaign or tar- plays). According to DCW, the street plays tice system is set up in the country which have conducted a signature campaign and Dowry death (304B) of IPC in January in taking a signature campaign. The DCW get is not gender-biased and we think that will be conducted until March 8, to raise ensures that the cases of sexual crimes contacted their friends and relatives in which nine cases were solved and 10 per- chief, along with the core group, visited the the same kind of enlightenment is also awareness among the people and influence against women and children are tried India to seek support for the campaign and sons were arrested in this regard. them to join the movement to fight sexual within six months and child rapists are sign the letter that is scheduled to reach the According to Delhi Police data around crimes against women and children. "After sentences with the death penalty.” Prime Minister soon. 2049 rape cases were reported in the year the nukkad natak is performed, volunteers DCW chief Swati Maliwal said, "I am 2017 and the investigation in the rape cases of the 'Rape Roko' campaign will speak to 'RAPE ROKO' SPREADS TO THE US overwhelmed to receive such an enor- revealed that 38.99 per cent of the accused The 'Rape Roko' campaign, initiated by mous response from across the world to were friends or family friends whereas the the DCW, has spread across the globe, with support the cause. It is each person’s battle involvement of neighbours in the rape was Indians residing in the US cities voicing and everyone must extend their support. 19.08 per cent. Relatives were also found their unambiguous support for the move- We request everyone, whether living in in the involvement of rape cases as their ment. “The campaign has now gained an India or abroad, to sign the petition to the percentage share stood at 14.2. international repute. Many people across Prime Minister and spread the movement." The data further claimed that in 3.86 the world are coming out to voluntarily WOMEN’S SAFETY IN THE per cent of the cases employers or co-work- support this campaign. People across ers were involved whereas in 20.50 per cent the world can be seen holding placards CAPITAL: A LOOMING CONCERN of the cases other known persons have supporting the 'Rape Roko' campaign," The first month of New Year 2018 committed the incident. Police further said a DCW official. Many people from witnessed more than 250 cases related claimed that the involvement of strang- across the world have expressed their sup- to crime against women (CAW) in the ers in cases of rape in Delhi has shown a port to the campaign, running signature national capital. Delhi Police claimed decline from 3.57 per cent in 2016 to 3.37 campaigns in cities across the world and that they have arrested more than 290 per cent in 2017. In almost 96 per cent of accused in the cases. The Delhi Police data rape cases which were registered in 2017, accessed by Millennium Post (till January the accused persons were known to the 31) claimed that more than 100 cases of survivor – claimed the Delhi Police data. rape were registered in January in which Proactive initiatives undertaken by 90 cases were worked out and 108 people the Delhi Police has contributed towards were arrested in this regard. In the year a reduction in the crimes against women, 2017, more than 140 cases were reported which has shown a healthy downward in the same month and 118 persons had trend over the years. Compared to 2016, been nabbed. The number of cases regard- the figures pertaining to crime against ing the assault on women with the intent to women in 2017 displayed a reduction. The outrage her modesty stood at 132 this Janu- data shows that cases of rape reduced by ary. Police worked out more than 100 cases 0.73 per cent, molestation of women by in this regard and arrested 132 accused. 18.88 per cent and insult to the modesty The data further claimed that around of women by 30.54 per cent. 20 cases were registered under section 509 As each day passes the question of IPC (insult to the modesty of women) in women’s safety in the capital is gaining which 18 cases were worked out and 20 more currency. From the rape of an eight- persons were arrested. More than 10 cases month old baby to that of an 80-year old of kidnapping of women were registered woman—the Capital has witnessed it with the city police wherein 14 persons all. The students, people, and the organ- were nabbed. Five persons were arrested isations with the government are fight- for the abduction of women whereas cases ing each moment to raise their voices under 498-A/ 498 IPC (cruelty by husband against such horrific incidents. They all and in-laws) were five in which three were cry out the same wish: to create a city that worked out and five persons were nabbed. is safe for all. millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 | 9 mp Safari THE TIGER CUBS OF PATAUR NAVIN M RAHEJA is a wildlife enthusiast and a passionate photographer. In the past 40 years, he has made several contributions in the field of conservation at various levels. 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t was August 18, 2009. The rains had cast its unchartered and unheard of course of action. They green spell all around and the forest was envel- decided to teach the cubs the ways of the wild. But oped with heavy and tall undergrowth. The soon, the realization dawned that it was easier said sleepy hamlet of Pataur shares its boundaries than done. For one, it is the mother which imparts Iwith Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. training to the cubs. Secondly, there was no refer- The Pataur Tigress, with its three lactating cubs ence material or scientific study to fall back upon and an increased and frequent diet requirement, because this work was never undertaken before on had been unable to grab a sambhar or a chital kill as this planet by humans. the heavy green cover had limited her visibility and This is when I chipped in. The forest depart- stealth and had offered better food availability for ment graciously accepted my request to let me install herbivores, so they were no more localized to the close circuit CCTV cameras at the enclosure. This hunting grounds of this tigress. was essential to monitor the cubs movement as well Hunger was making things unbearable for her as as their individual personalities. As the park ranger well as the cubs. On that day, the unwritten pact of Lalit Pande remarked to us, it was primarily because peace between the humans and the tiger broke down. of the CCTV footage they received during next nine As the night set in, this tigress, mother of three small months and understanding of the challenge and cubs, obviously driven by the need to feed her fam- their behavior that the prospects of success started ily, entered the closest ham- let and killed a cow. The prey was too heavy to be dragged The author, accompanying into the forest and having the forest staff with the PHOTOS & TEXT: NAVIN M RAHEJA given herself a good meal dead Chital kill for the night, she decided to come back for a subse- The cubs learning to hunt goats Well, it was too late to think quent helping. Some villag- and evaluate. We were within ers of Pataur were quick to reach of the tigress in rage and react. As generally happens abandoned our cameras for across India, they laced the going into a silent camouflaged cow’s carcass with poison huddle over the machan. When and patiently waited for her the charge had stopped for well return. over 15 minutes and every- From that moment one had started communicat- onwards everything went ing from their safe settings, I on as expected. The tigress lifted my head to see where the came to the kill late that tigress was... and I saw her inside night and took a few bites the enclosure with her brother of the poisoned meat. Before and sister. she could realize, the pes- As we were the only ones ticide started reacting and overlooking the enclosure, I she immediately rushed in took courage to inform Patil search of water, which she Saheb who promptly acted by found some three kilometers taking the Gypsy and the guards away under a pulia. However, it was too late by then. to emerge. while the two females preferred to take the back seat. enclosure. We were able to collect some 20-25 per- to close the enclosure gate. After about 18 months, In the next 72 hours, internal hemorrhage caused a Although busy with my work schedule I made The first big kill, of a padda (a young buffalo), was sons and gave them all lathis, cans and drums to the male was shifted to another enclosure nearby painful death, under the same pulia. it a point to visit the enclosure at least once every witnessed by us through CCTV with lot of intrigue make noise for a haka party so that the tigress could (to prevent any chance of inbreeding). By now, the A tragedy it was but a bigger tragedy lay ahead. month mainly to monitor the situation and to ensure and challenges. As the cubs, now eleven. months old, be driven back into the enclosure. The possible even- three could easily kill any spotted deer put in their She had left behind three cubs. The four-month old that the experiment was proceeding in the right came closer to the padda, it charged back on them. tualities and caution were discussed through training enclosure. cubs were entirely dependent on their mother for direction. The cubs were very cautious and alert. The subsequent two days, CCTV footage showed the and instructions passed on in the training session. Finally, by the end of 2010, it had become crystal food and nourishment. They had not learnt any- They always detected our presence and would not padda became the hero in the enclosure making sub Everyone looked upbeat and courageous enough to clear that the tigers learnt all those tricks which their thing about hunting on their own and were certainly appear unless we remained on the camouflaged adult tigers run for their lives and it did not allow the handle in case the tigress charged. mother would have taught them. But the big ques- doomed to perish in a few days. The cubs waited machan we had constructed overlooking the water tigers to sleep. This competition to survive the hunger The haka started and the tigress also started to tion remained unanswered: Would they be able to and waited for their mother to return. This is when pond in the enclosure. Ajay Suri, Asif Khan and I, lasted till the faculties of the padda gave way and the encircle the fence looking for any entry that could survive in the wild? Unfortunately, in 2011, as one the forest department of Bandhavgarh stepped in. along with Patil Saheb, would hide ourselves in the tigers, by then overwhelmed with hunger, had learnt send her in. Asif and I were on our makeshift machan of the tigress’ died due to some mysterious sickness, Several patrolling parties were rushed to the machan for days together. Initially, say for the first how to work with a collective strategy and strength. some eight feet above the ground and highly upbeat the forest authorities planned to release the other region and the cubs were finally tracked down in the four months, the cubs were fed on dead meat. They The padda was finally pulled down by Raja and with the video that was being shot. two, soon, probably in Panna or some other forest afternoon of August 19. They were tranquilized and were also lovingly named by the staff as Raja, Rani Rani attacking together first, while Rajkumari joined Suddenly all hell broke loose, as the tigress reserve of Madhya Pradesh. shifted to an enclosure in the Magadhi zone of the and Rajkumari. I must add here that for over a year, the fight, third. By now, the cubs had grown to 15 charged on the haka party. So strong was the roar And finally, in 2014 one of the sub adult tigress’ tiger reserve. It was the afternoon of a busy day of no tourist Gypsy was allowed near the enclosure. months and the enclosure height became accessible and charge that everyone ran helter skelter for their was released in the forests of Bandhavgarh and the August end when I got a call from the forest depart- This was important, to prevent unnecessary human as we realized one night. Rajkumari ventured out of dear lives. The lessons of bravery and collective action sub adult tiger was sent to the jungles of Satpura and ment giving details of the episode and asking for my imprinting on the cubs. the enclosure jumping over the link chain fence. Our all went for a six. No one was visible as everyone took were doing fine in their respective forest territories, possible help, contribution and guidance. Should Gradually, live meat in the form of chicken, goats CCTV monitor was about 200 yards away from the shelter, be it in the vehicle parked or the closest tree. roaring free in wilderness. they be sent to a zoo and imprisoned for the balance and piglets were pushed inside the enclosure. After enclosure in the forest chowki at Magadhi. My heart was beating at a super speed with the (For already published stories and films on wild- of their life or should we try to give them a chance of a few hits and misses, the cubs started tackling the Luckily the caretaking forest guard saw her jump- thought that it was my turn now as for the first time I life by the writer, which have run on National Geo- rehabilitation in the forest? Discussions went on and small game with ease. And they also started gaining ing outside the enclosure on CCTV and promptly realized that a height of eight feet would not guaran- graphic channel, Doordarshan National channel on! CK Patil, the Field Director and HS Pabla, the mass, as well as developing individual streaks. The informed the authorities. We too were informed and tee my life from a marauding tiger which had already and Doordarshan (India), please log on to www. Chief Wildlife Warden of MP, then embarked on an male, Raja, turned out to be the boldest of the three, asked to join in the operation to put her back in the jumped across over the seven-feet fence. rahejagroup.org).

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REFLECTIONS ON AN INDIAN NATIONALIST Sister Nivedita & the struggle for the ‘Consciousness of Unity’

t appears that Vivekananda had at times remarked to a group of disciples and friends towards the end that ‘he counted on Nivedita to arouse political sense among Hindus. He Iwanted patriotism in India, love for the country.’ Sister Nivedita’s adaptability and He had, in that sense ‘pledged her to serve India, and to sacrifice herself to the last renunciation’. As emphasis on overall excellence had one of Nivedita’s early biographers Lizelle Reymond (1899-1994) notes, Vivekananda is said to have attracted the most inspiring minds observed once thus: I see that the independence of India will come of the time, who sought her advice, in some unthinkable way, but if you cannot make yourselves worthy of it, it will not live for three gen- erations. India cannot be Japan or Russia. She must opinion and even tacit influence, stand on her own ideal. She will have to build up a government that includes members of all castes, writes Anirban Ganguly with no superiority complex between them. In a well-organised state, scholars, fighters, merchants, and labourers must be equally respected. Your first work is to educate the masses. In this multi-dimensional action of hers, Nived- ita inspired many in various forms – to some she was the educator, to others she appeared as the voice of Swadeshi expressions, to the young art aficionado she appeared as the guardian and guide for re-stat- ing the Indian art forms, to the revolutionaries she appeared as their mentor, protector and benefac- tor, to the Westerners, who were sympathetic to India and silently worked towards articulating her aspirations, she was their leading voice to the wider world, to poverty and disease stricken villagers she appeared as their voice to a larger world. Nivedita was, as the well-known Indophile Jean-Herbert (1897-1980), in his moving preface to Lizelle Rey- mond’s classic biography of hers described, ‘both astonishingly multiple and profoundly one.’ These actions and concerns of her were reflected in her vigorous physical involvement and forceful expressions with and on India, as Swami Saradan- anda (1865-1927), the first Secretary of the Ramak- rishna Mission once recalled, ‘she trudged from village to village, wading through flood-waters and willingly going without food and sleep and accept- ing other physical hardship so that she could let the larger public know about the real situation’. It was this same sense of mission and self-dissolution that saw her broom in hand, sweeping and directing the cleaning of the streets of plague-stricken Calcutta. Her close collaborators and those who were asso- ciated with her in some public activities have left behind testimonies that best describe the multidi- mensionality of her personality. To Benoy Kumar Sarkar (1887-1949), one of the leading social philosophers of a later era, who was then closely involved with the national educa- tion movement and had seen Nivedita at the height To Benoy Kumar Sarkar (1887-1949), one of the leading social of her nationalist action, she was a ‘humanist and philosophers, she was a ‘humanist and a public worker in every a public worker in every field – patriotism, educa- field – patriotism, education, politics, nationalism, industry, history, tion, politics, nationalism, industry, history, moral reforms, social service, feminism and what not...She moral reforms, social service, feminism and what not..’ was a colleague of almost everybody who was any- body in the movement of those days in Calcutta... new narrative of India, of trying to Indianise India the nationalist movement and Nivedita, who had She was his [Vivekananda’s] miraculous discovery was indeed striking and successful. Of Nivedita, just returned from a self-imposed exile in the West, for India, and grew into one of the profoundest trea- Ramananda had once observed after her death, that joined him in this effort for rekindling the move- sures of the Indian people.’ ‘a person of her intense spirituality, force of charac- ment. In Sri Aurobindo, she saw ‘the expression of The moderate leader, the veteran Surendranath ter, strength of mind, intellectual power and wide- life itself, the life of a new seed grown on the ancient Banerjee (1848-1925), saw Nivedita’s every action, range of studies could easily have chalked out for soil of India, the logical and passionate development ‘her every thought, all her emotions [veer] round herself a career of distinction at home.’ of all her guru's teachings.’ India’s hopes, aspirations and ideals...’ Among the leading figures of the revolu- It was in the pages of the Karmayogin, which Ramananda Chatterjee (1865-1943), one of tionary movement and the Swadeshi period, with she edited for a while after Sri Aurobindo had given the doyens of nationalist journalism, founder of whom Nivedita collaborated was Sri Aurobindo her its charge, that Nivedita, it may be argued, artic- the Prabasi and The Modern Review, both avant- (1872-1950). Lizelle Reymond notes how Nivedita ulated her political will, motto or ‘credo’. It was garde vehicles of nationalist thoughts that domi- celebrated Sri Aurobindo’s release from the Alipore in these pages that her celebrated aspiration for nated the discourse of Indian nationalism for over prison on being acquitted in the Alipore conspiracy the Indian nationalist was printed. This aspiration half a century, was a close collaborator of Nivedita. case, by decorating ‘her school, as for the most aus- became or ought to have become the guiding slogan Without conditions, Ramananda offered the pages picious festival days, to celebrate his release.’ for the movement and continues to retain its rele- of The Modern Reviewfor Nivedita to express her- On her countrywide tours, after Vivekanan- vance, its inspiring dynamism even to this day when self on India. Through its pages, Nivedita delin- da’s passing, Nivedita met Sri Aurobindo, then in debates and demands for India’s dismemberment eated, drew, articulated and imagined India of the supported and nurtured. The help that she rendered, Baroda in the service of the Gaekwad. This meet- are often heard. As Reymond wrote: In the thirty- That the revolutionary ‘Tamil patriot-poet’ Sub- ages. Through each subject that she chose to write recalled Ramananda’s daughter Shanta Devi (1894- ing developed into a collaborative partnership in sixth number, [of the Karmayogin] dated March ramania Bharati (1882-1921), saluted Nivedita as on, she argued for the need to restate India’s great- 1988) in her father’s biography, was hardly equalled the revolution for India’s freedom and ended when 12, 1910, she published her credo. This prayer was his ‘guru’ shows the extent of her influence and the ness and her civilisational achievements and she by anyone else. Nivedita’s deep spiritual dimension, Sri Aurobindo left for the French enclave of Pondi- really her will—her renunciation of all political life – depth of the inspiration that she had generated. harped on how these were unique, unequalled, and her fascinating strength of personality and charac- cherry, having entrusted to Nivedita the editorship Bharati dedicated his ‘first two books of poems to therefore capable of imparting continued inspira- ter, her love of India, her life dedicated to the service of his English Karmayogin. ‘To Aurobindo Ghose, I believe that India is one, indissoluble, indivisible. her and preserved the leaf of a Himalayan tree that tion as well as the direction in the present struggle of India, her many-sidedness, her knowledge, her Nivedita was the author of Kali, the Mother. To her, National Unity is built on the common home, the she gave him and revered it till the end of his life.’ for self-expression. Her arguments were refreshing art, her interesting capacity to write on a number he was the leader of the future, whose fiery articles common interest, and the common love. I believe that It was Bharati, immersed in his reverence and deep and synthesising, and through each paragraph, pas- of subjects and above all her deep power of discern- in the Indu Prakash – one of Bombay's large news- the strength which spoke in the Vedas and Upani- admiration for Nivedita, who dedicated his group sage, and chapters she strove to express the eternal ment and of insight, all of these Ramananda held in papers – had sounded opening guns in the coming shads, in the making of religions and empires, in the of poems on Bharat Mata and Shakti to her. In his India, situating and positioning her in the struggle great esteem and respect. Of her capacity to write, struggle, four years before.’ Both of them collabo- learning of scholars and the meditation of the saints, own poem as tribute to her, Bharati addressing her of the present, a present that she too shaped through especially for a wider cross-section, Ramananda rated in the ‘secret revolutionary field’ and Nivedita is born once more amongst us, and its name today is as ‘Nivedita, Mother’, wrote of her as the ‘Sun dispel- dynamic public action. once observed that Nivedita was a “born journal- saw the Swadeshi movement as an ‘integral part of Nationality. I believe that the present of India is deep- ling my soul’s darkness, Rain to the parched land of Nivedita was indefatigable in her support of ist. She wrote with brilliancy, vigour and originality, the National Righteousness’ while Sri Aurobindo rooted in her past, and that before her shines a glori- our lives, Helper of the helpless, Offering of Grace, Ramananda’s project of sustaining these crucial and, even on commonplace themes, with something was one of the most articulate voices of that period ous future. O Nationality, come thou to me as joy or Destructive fire to the evil in men...’ intellectual platforms. She not only wrote regularly like inspired fervour.’ calling for complete independence. In 1909, on his sorrow, as honour or as shame! Make me thine own! (The author is Director, Dr. Syama Prasad Mook- for The Modern Review but also organised for it to be For a few years, their partnership in creating the acquittal, Sri Aurobindo picked up the threads of – NIVEDITA erjee Research Foundation, New Delhi.) millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 | 11 mp Read THE GAME OF ADS FRESH OFF THE With commendable experience in advertising—Ritu Singh presents an account of the evolution of advertising in India—emphasising upon the malleability of the Indian mind, writes Vikas Datta SHELF

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The photographs have been printed from the original prints by Clark Worswick, a renowned photo historian who was also one of the first collectors of this work

tograph of the Jag Mandir Palace, Udaipur of the war. Beato loved scouting the coun- from James Burgess' 'Photographs of Archi- tryside looking for the Indian pastorale. tecture and Scenery in Gujarat and Rajpu- The charm of this work is the simplic- tana' taken by Colin Murray in c.1872-73. ity of style and the aura of the creative The Rajput capital of Udaipur, is situ- surge that lies within the many elements ated on the picturesque Lake Pichola in in the composition.The British print mar- between two hills. There are many pleasure ket flourished because of the colonial pic- pavilions on the lake, the best preserved turesque, the enchantment of the domestic complex is the Jag Mandir. rural and the virgin territory of ruggedness painting as the primary tool for portrai- art carbon inks (with a longevity of almost Built in 1551 of sandstone inlaid with in both the country and street scenes, as ture and documentation, not long after 400 years) that exceed the quality and lifes- marble, it commands a magnificent view well as, temple and Islamic architecture. its invention in Europe. Their images fea- pan of the original pictures. In an India over the City Palace and the Lake Palace. ture portraits of Indian princes, Hima- that is much changed in the last century- The domed pavilion or Gul Mahal was PRIMARY TOOL layan expeditions, landscape views, and-half, these important images are in built in Mughal style architecture around Among landscapes, the moody marvel and architectural monuments, captured some cases, the only surviving remnants 1621. Most of the other buildings are of is Samuel Bourne’s view of the Dhul Canal in all their grandeur. of a bygone era. the 18th Century. This is a view from the is Kashmir. The exhibition features prints shore looking towards the Jagmandir Pal- by photographers and photography stu- PRINTING PROCESS ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATION ace, with a boat drawn up on the shore in dios that worked and operated in India at The photographs have been printed Between the minimal aesthetic of ndian photography from the mid- the foreground. It is the people in the boat the time, including Raja Deen Dayal and by the upper echelons of the British Raj as from the original prints by Clark Wors- Moghul splendour, and the temples of nineteenth to the mid-twentieth that add to the rustic rhythm in the scene. Bourne & Shepherd, one of the oldest pho- well as Indian royalty, these artists took to wick, a renowned photo historian who was both North and Southern India, the lithe century belongs to the haunts of his- tography studios in the world. Patronised photography, which was swiftly replacing also one of the first collectors of this work. lines of architectural details presented an tory. The Great Within: Photographs FELICE BEATO’S He was the curator of The Last aura of elevation. The result was that these Iof India and the British Raj in the 19th FAIZABAD MARKET Empire, a historic exhibition at photographs miraculously combine the century at Sotheby’s will be a highlight of the Asia Society in 1976, which best qualities of Moghul and Hindu tra- its Asian Art Week in March. It features Felice Beato’s Faizabad brought to public attention ditions: the famed obsession of Mughal some of the subcontinent’s earliest photo- Market is another jewel toned indigenous Indian photogra- attention to fine detail is fused with a sci- graphs, created in an era when India was image replete with architec- phy for the first time. entific Indianesque rationalism to produce a wide-open treasure trove for the Brit- tural nuances—Beato, the Ven- architectural studies that both observe ish Crown, as it auctions a suite of 30 rare, ice born war photographer, LIMITED EDITION and feel the qualities of architectonics of evergreen images that will gain wider cur- had a yen for Islamic archi- LONGEVITY buildings/temples/havelis. rency amongst the Indian diaspora and a tecture and he shot a host of This auction of just 30 stellar works broader audience. images of Indian mosques and Over a sixty-year period, presents leaves of the past in nostalgic imambaras in Delhi, Agra and Worswick collected these notes of tranquility. No wonder the art- COLIN MURRAY’S GEMS Lucknow. Beato, the war pho- works, trying to discover ist James Baillie Fraser who came to Cal- Among the many photographs it is tographer famous for his 1857 amidst decades of searching, cutta and then to Delhi wrote to his father: Colin Murray’s studies that are gems of uprising pictures of Lucknow, both the makers of these pho- "I have been of late literally stunned by purest ray serene.Whether he took a shot of was also a lover of architectural tographs with their biographies views of mosques and tombs and ruins, Sitting in the foreground amongst the pillars elements. Beato was a war pho- and the pictures, realizing in wrecks of Delhi's former greatness. All in Mt Abu in Rajasthan in the temples or tographer who had come to the process that this impossi- the country is covered with tombs of all took images of the magnificent gopurams shoot the mutiny of 1857 and bly evanescent oeuvre thrived descriptions, some of great beauty . . . Years in Madurai, it is his eye for detailing the was known for his historic only for 35- 45 years. Wors- would be required to survey all that is wor- panache of scenic symbolism that comes images of searing humanesque wick then embraced the task thy of attention. In comparison, all our to the fore. Most enchanting is the pho- agony in portraying the futility of creating a limited edition Gothic castles and Roman fortifications series of prints in state-of-the- sink into nothing. . .” And so be it. millennium BEHIND THEMTO [email protected]. IFWELIKETHEM,WE'LLPUBLISHTHEM! 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Aries (Mar 21–April 20) Taurus (April 21–May 21) Certainly you want to It is neither the moment nor express yourself openly the month to oppose the but you will have no real risk of triggering hostilities. Anchor your emotions latitude in March to make Take a little hindsight and yourself heard. So, rather than braving keep it in order to maybe surf between the hierarchy or the law, hold your fire the spray and avoid the grains! and think about what you really want to Looking to the future, you will not lack If you are always angry, it’s important to try and figure ultimately preserve or give up! ideas or talent to fuel and brag about It is a month to take a step back on the your projects but you will have to deal out the cause, so that it doesn’t remain a problem events in order to sort the essential from with delays that will irritate you a bit but Heart the superfluous. you will not give in yet. of the Matter Gemini (May 22– June 21) Cancer (June 22–July 22) A grumpy month to ap- This month you will some- ROOPSHA DASGUUPTA RAY proach philosophically times doubt yourself with by telling yourself that the benevolence of an after the rain comes entourage who will not be An unknown guy is texting me every receptive to your ideas. Fine-tune them day. He sends poems and romantic good weather and we are in March, lines. I'm curious about him but not the time of showers. Mediate in order to better prepare yourself for defend- sure how to deal with this. Can you to avoid getting sick, unnecessarily. In ing them from mid-April! If you enter into help? March you will find yourself in a good important negotiations on the 12th, do not Sriya, Kolkata mood. Enjoy the flow and win votes expect them to bear fruit right away. You Just don't get into this trap of face- around your inspirational plans and will definitely have to battle a little before less infatuations. Most of the times, the continue your momentum. concluding them to your advantage. reality is far away from expectation. Don't give into anyone based on such frivolous communication. Try to find (July 23–Aug 23) (Aug 24– Sept 23) out the identity of the sender and be Leo Virgo very cautious. Life is not a fantasy trip A month of March with You meet this month with but a realistic one. showers? You will have a reluctance and resistance hard time passing between to your proposals or I’m 43, I think I feel angry all the the drops. So, to maxi- wishes. This is not the time time. I'm losing friends and life is get- mize your chances of finishing the month to lash out, but to deal with the restraints ting complicated. Can you help? Dilip, New Delhi smoothly, go soft while waiting for it to pass and the blockages that will not give way Anger is something which every- and give up asking for any form of recog- until mid-April! You excel at convincing and one experiences. It can become hard family member. Then you can work on drinking habits. He regularly comes sometimes have huge healing effects nition for now! You would not get it! A month seducing your social and private partners. to deal with when you can’t shake off strategies to solve the problem, or cope home in an unstable condition. What on kids. You can also take some inputs rather conducive to your initiatives where Enjoy your irresistible charm to convey your anger and you’re in a constant with what is happening. should we do? from your doctor who can advise you you will seek to embody your dreams. Not your ideas and express your desires until bad mood. If you are always angry, If your anger is impacting your day Mrs and Mr. Nagra, Noida ways to treat alcoholism. Seek profes- even if the results are a priori for later! they are fulfilled ... soon! it’s important to try and figure out the to day life it could be really useful to You should have a breakfast table sional help from rehabilitation centers, cause, so that it doesn’t remain a prob- talk to an expert, like a counsellor. They chat with him. As parents, express your if needed. Good luck! lem. We’re hardly ever ‘just’ angry – it’s can help you process all your feelings concern in a friendly manner. Try to (Sept 24– Oct 23) (Oct 24–Nov 22) usually a reaction to feeling hurt, upset, about what’s going on. Good luck and understand his reasons for drinking so I want to leave my house but I don't Libra Scorpio disappointed, confused, afraid etc. Try be happy, less angry! much. Don't get into an argumentative know what to do. I’m in class 8. A month when the current A month where the cur- and work out if any of these causes mood. Look and sound hurt but not Please help me! will probably have trouble rent passes with difficulty apply to your own anger – it may help Our only son is 26 and running his nagging. Parents, their precious tear- Name unknown, New Delhi passing between you and between you and the oth- to talk it through with a good friend or business. He has developed major drops, sincere requests and endless love While reading your question, I was your loved ones. Rather ers. Certainly, you are able to feel your desperation. You should than trying to force your way, prefer to looking to redefine your world based on make a copy of your question and take it to a counselor or someone you trust keep open debates and make concessions the lessons learned (sometimes hard) and around you. You should not live under rather than putting oil on the fire! From the you are demanding in your exchanges! these conditions any longer. When you 17th, a controversial Mars will have to be However, be careful (especially you) not to go to discuss this matter with anyone, closely watched and channeled if you do take everything so seriously if you finally be ready to present your case. Dress as not want it to sow discord at home! want your stubbornness to be constructive! nicely as possible, sit up straight, speak slowly and clearly, and try to let the per- son know how impossible your life has become. Don't get discouraged if you Sagittarius ( Nov 23–Dec21) ( Dec 22– Jan 20) don't get help at the first place you go. Capricorn Keep trying! Whatever you do, don't A month where you In March, you may be give up on life. Keep going to school and will have trouble pass- reproached for being try to do your best. Education is usually ing between the drops. indifferent to the needs the answer to a better life. You have my March showers are amply of those who accompany best wishes for a successful resolution of accentuated by the influence of Saturn you on a daily basis. It would be impor- this difficult situation. Good luck. (Send your questions to that pushes you grow but not necessarily tant to specify that you are not sulking but [email protected]) without going through rigor first! A month thinking about your future and what you of March sheltered from the storm, which personally want to become! Not necessar- should largely promote your development. ily reassuring as an alibi but the best way Take advantage of these good waves to certainly to have peace without attracting KHALED HOSSEINI tighten the ranks in family and in love! criticism! Born March 4, 1965, Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-born American novelist and physician. He has published three novels, Aquarius (Jan 21–Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19 –March 20) most notably his 2003 debut The Kite Runner. Following the success of The Kite Runner he retired from medicine to write full- A month to unfold without A month to unroll with- time. Hosseini was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. His father worked ... rather than with? Then in out expecting too much, as a diplomat, and when Hosseini was 11 years old, the family the face of bad luck have putting into perspective moved to France; four years later, they applied for asylum in the a good heart and focus the restraints that stand United States, where he later became a citizen. Hosseini did not on what is essential to accomplish! The in your way and finally forgetting about return to Afghanistan until 2001 at the age of 36, where he “felt main aim is to internalise yourself to know them as soon as possible! You will take like a tourist in his own country”. All three of his novels became where you are, who you are, what are the opportunity to go fishing for support bestsellers: The Kite Runner (2003), A Thousand Splendid Suns your most authentic wishes so you can then (financial, material) and you will be right! (2007), and And the Mountains Echoed (2013). Hosseini is married set your absolute priorities! You are look- A month without sudden showers that is to Roya Hosseini, a lawyer. The couple has two children, Haris and ing to expand your skills and will not lack rather very bright and favourable to your Farah. He lives in Northern California with his family. the strengths to showcase your gifts. ascent? Do not hesitate to go ahead! You share your birthday with birthday your share You Save animals from extinction Our ecosystem can only flourish in a balanced environment of humans, animals, flora and fauna

What can I do to save a species like the mandrabillae, Turkey. tiger? Perereca Bokermannohyla izeck sohni, Zino’s petrel, Pterodromamadeira, Collect as much money as you can Brazil. Madeira. and give it to genuine groups who don’t Campo Grande tree frog, Hypsiboas Mascarene petrel, Pseudobulweriaater- waste it on advertising and giving T-shirts dulcimer, Brazil. rima, Reunion Island. with slogans but who buy jeeps, pay for Heads Santa Cruz dwarf frog, Physalaemus- Wilkins’s finch, Nesospizawilkinsi, lawyers and work with the police in and soaresi, Brazil. Tristan da Cunha. around reserves to save not just the tigers Zorro bubble-nest frog, Pseudophilau- Amsterdam albatross, Diomedeaamster- but also their prey – deer, monkeys etc. tuszorro, Sri Lanka. damensis, New Amsterdam (Amster- Also, plant as many trees as you can. One Allobatesjuanii, Colombia. dam Island). tree that saves a species locally goes a long tails Birds: way towards saving key species elsewhere Mammals: on the planet. Don’t eat meat. Less cattle Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Ash’s lark, Mirafraashi, Somalia. Mount Lefo brush-furred mouse, and goats feeding in the forests so that their MP & Union Cabinet Tahiti monarch, Pomareanigra, French Lophuromyseisentrauti, Cameroon. owners can sell them for your meat, means Polynesia. Chiapan climbing rat, Tylomysbullaris, more tigers immediately. Minister, also an eminent Mexico. animal rights activist Tropical pocket gopher, Which are the animals that have the and environmentalist, Geomystropicalis. lowest ability to survive and will prob- answers Millennium Post The low chance for survival is due to at ably become extinct soon? least three of the following factors: I have seen, in my lifetime, vultures readers’ queries related to High probability of its habitat becom- and sparrows disappear and now I believe animal welfare issues tiles, birds and amphibians listed by the ment spending on other sectors like ing urbanised that, in my lifetime, bees and crows will go Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) as defence spending, which is more Political instability in the site as well. Which means, possibly, the end of restricted to single sites and categorised than 500 times greater – an invest- High costs of habitat protection and mankind could be very soon from the lack as Endangered or Critically Endangered ment in protecting high biodiversity management. of food. In March, this year, animal scien- concludes that a subset of 841 endangered on the IUCN Red List. The estimated total value sites is minor. The opportunity of establishing an tists listed the 15 animal species that are animal species can be saved, but only if cost to conserve the 841 animal species in The 15 species with the lowest insurance population in zoos for these at the absolute greatest risk of becoming conservation efforts are implemented. their natural habitats was calculated to be chances for survival in the wild and 15 species is low, due to lack of breeding extinct very soon – in the next three years. To estimate the opportunities to con- over US$ One billion total per year. The in zoos are: expertise for the species. Expertise and money is needed to save serve these species the researchers com- estimated annual cost for complementary Amphibians: (Views expressed and information pro- them and other highly threatened species. puted the cost of, and opportunities for, management in zoos was US$ 160 million. vided are personal. Send your questions to A study published in Current Biology conserving 841 species of mammals, rep- When compared to global govern- Bay Lycian salamander, Lyciasala- [email protected]) millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 | 15 mp Game on BLUES

RISINGDespite some initial hiccups in 'rainbow nation', Team India made a commendable recovery in the limited overs games, writes Aditya K Halder

he year 2018 is being considered MILD MIDDLE-ORDER an acid test for the Men in Blue. Virat Kohli & Co are not just Despite a bad patch in Test, the terrific out to prove their mantle in Test trio of Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and cricketT but they are also aiming to complete Kohli were back among the runs in a famil- the team puzzle for the road that leads to iar fashion. While Dhawan managed three the World Cup 2019 in England and Wales. fifties and a century in the 50-over format, The South Africa tour was an indication his opening partner Rohit managed a cen- of just that. India won the limited-overs for- tury to put an end to his woeful form in the mat against a depleted Proteas with rela- Dark Continent. But once the trio is out of tive ease. However, amid allegation of too the fray, the middle order failed to ensure much international cricket for Team India dependability as they often failed to fire (which saw them play a useless back-to- together. Except for Rahane’s 79 in the first back away and home series against min- ODI, there wasn’t any significant contribu- nows Sri Lanka) and lack of tour matches in tion from the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Manish overseas conditions, they once again failed Pandey and the old guard MS Dhoni. to win a Test series in the Rainbow nation. It is also the time to re-access Dhoni’s spot in the batting order. Coming in at No 6, FLAT-TRACK BULLY the ‘keeper-batsman’ was once an ideal bats- Winning seven of the 11 Test matches man for the position as he could slaughter in sub-continent conditions (losing just the bowlers at will in the slog over. But with once against Australia), the Indian bats- time, Dhoni’s demeanour has changed into men amassed a humongous 6057 runs on more of a sheet anchor who holds the team dead pitches, with an average of 550 plus in from one end. Bringing him at number four each Test match. might do more good to the team, ensuring However, the so-called explosive bat- more solidity in the batting order as the slog ting line-up (loaded with the likes of Rohit hitting in the final overs can be left with the Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and likes of Hardik Pandya and Manish Pandey. Virat Kohli) looked miserable on the seam- ing overseas track. The entire unit managed ON THE RIGHT TRACK just 1,236 runs in three Tests (averaging With a massive series win in a country 412 runs). that wasn’t rout before, the Shastri-coached With a massive series win in a country The top order failed to click on each side has managed to affirm a fiery top-order that wasn’t rout before, the Shastri- occasion. Murali Vijay, who played in all average dips to 45.40 away from home (also eters such as Sunil Gavaskar and Virender and a settled bowling line-up with enough three Test matches with three different includes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka); giving Sehwag. The swashbuckling former opener backups. The middle-order might look dis- coached side has managed to affirm a partners (Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and every reason for his critics to doubt him as even went on to say that Kohli should drop organised but with the inclusion of Suresh Parthiv Patel), accumulated just 108 runs in a complete batsman. Coupling that with his himself if he fails to perform in the sec- Raina, Team India seems fiery top-order and a settled six innings with a top score of 46. To high- failure in the England series in 2014, scep- ond Test. to be heading to the bowling line-up with light the dreadful situation, the recognised tics were not sure if Kohli could hit pay dirt right direction of batting-order failed to take the scoreboard in South Africa. THE TWEAKERS TREAT creating a squad enough backups above 150 on all but one occasion. After a dry run in the first Test match, As far as the bowling unit is concerned, capable of lift- India’s long-format specialist Chetesh- the aggressive Indian skipper seemed des- the entire team went in all guns blazing. ing the World war Pujara, who has been considered India’s tined to remain under the shadow of Aus- They convincingly took the entire 60 scalps Cup in 2019. key batsman in testing conditions, couldn’t tralian Steve Smith, who is currently the possible with the red cherry; Mohammed bring much to the field despite his time No 1 batsman in Test Rankings, above the Shami (15 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah spent in the English county season as he Indian skipper. But, with an exquisite 153 (14) stole the show sharing 29 of the South managed just 100 runs in six innings — in the first innings of the second Test, the African scalps. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who half of which came in one innings in the newly-wed cricketer kept his critics at bay was surprisingly dropped for the second third Test. for a while. The innings was followed with Test in Centurion, claimed 10 wickets in Rohit Sharma, who earned his crafty knocks of 54 and 41 runs in the vic- two matches. spot in the line-up after his char- torious Test – amassing the highest total But the pace battery was soon ismatic third double-century in of 286 runs – ahead of AB de Villiers with shadowed as the colourful formats ODIs, failed to take his game to 211 runs. saw the rise of two wrist spinners the next level yet again. The Kohli carried his form in the limited- in 'chinaman' Kuldeep Yadav and Mumbai India skipper man- overs format too. He was top scorer again right-arm leg-spinner Yuzven- aged mere 78 runs in four with 588 runs in the six-match ODI series, dra Chahal. The duo repeatedly innings and was subse- scoring his 33rd, 34th and 35th century in haunted the Proteas batting order quently dropped for due process as the Men in Blue trounced as they outfoxed them in similar Ajinkya Rahane, who the host 5-1. fashion throughout the series. Their showed his class with a aggressive bowling style often went sulky 48 in the second CAPTAINCY GAFFE for runs but their ability to turn the innings of the third Being at the top of his game, Kohli may ball on any kind of surface with the Test. Skipper Kohli, have reached the epitome of the ODI rank- knack of picking wickets at regular inter- however, was the vital ings and No 2 of Test rankings, but new to val always brought back the pressure on cog in the wheel as he his captaincy role, which is often deemed the hosts. managed to shake off the aggressive and a tad bit arrogant by experts, Putting any hopes of spinning stal- tag of a flat-track bully. Kohli made some obvious blunders during warts’—Ravichandran Ashwin and the South Africa tour. Opting for non-per- Ravindra Jadeja – return to the ODI THE VIRAT SHOW forming Rohit over Rahane and dropping scene into jeopardy, the 'chinaman' Kohli has a breath-tak- Bhuvi for Ishant Sharma in the second Test went on to claim a charismatic 17 wick- ing batting average of 63.50 in brought the skipper into the eye of the ets, while his partner in crime Chahal 52 innings in Test. However, his storm as he received ire of former crick- picked a haul of 15 in six ODIs. 16| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018|millenniumpost mp I would travel down to hell and wrestle a film away from the devil if it was necessary Film - Werner Herzog

Naam Shabana Pink Judwaa 2 Dil Juunglee

In her journey that spanned five years, Taapsee Pannu proved herself as a versatile actor. After working in blockbusters like Judwaa 2 and Naam Shabana, she is set for her upcoming romantic-comedy Dil Juunglee FROM OBSCURITY TO STARDOM ithin a span of five years, Taap- unaware of the film industry, in fact, I was not ing myself as a star. Jis din mere naam par film see Pannu established herself even a movie buff. Therefore, acting has always chalegi, the day people will willingly spend 200 as a performer, who is not only strictly been taken as a profession and not a bucks to watch a movie because of me, that will capable of portraying strong passion. I had no desires to be at the number be the day I will consider myself a star. Wfemale-centric characters, but can also pull one spot. I will keep on working until the time off glamarous roles with the same grace and I enjoy doing it. You did films where the story entirely revolved energy. After giving blockbusters like Naam And as far as the choice of films is consid- around you. Does the thought of playing a Shabana, Baby, Pink, Judwaa 2 and Chashme ered, when I was working in South I was told character other than protagonist disturb you Baddoor, the versatile actor is back with a that if you work with big shots of the industry, in any way? romantic comedy – titled Dil Juunglee, oppo- only then you will be considered as the ‘so- When you keep playing the protagonist in site Saqib Saleem. In a free-wheeling conversa- called A-lister’. I signed innumerable movies the movie, it becomes your habit. And then tion with Syeda Eba, Taapsee talked about her with big stars but surprisingly many of them if you are offered anything less or is expected journey in the industry, the kind of roles she didn’t work. to take even a single step back, it feels a little played, her take on the existing pay disparity Later, I did films that were unique in some odd. But kabhi kabhi break bhi lena chahiye in the industry and a lot more. Here are few way, and surprisingly they worked successfully. yaar (laughs). excerpts from the conversation. That was something I learned from working It does hit me for a second that you are not in the south and I assured not to repeat the ‘The Protagonist’, but then I console myself What according to you was the turning point same mistake after stepping in the Hindi film thinking about other upcoming movies where in your life? industry. the story revolves around me. Chashme Baddoor was an ideal start to my Imagine five years back, I never thought career. Had I started it with Baby, people defi- that I will be at a position where the filmmakers nitely would have sidelined me, considering me would take my suggestions for improvements as someone who is just a part of an ensemble in the script. I never thought that I would rec- cast or is here to do out of the box roles. But “I don’t know who are ommend who could be the best one to direct thank god that I started with Chashme Bad- a specific movie (after listening to the script). door. After the release, people thought of me A-listers or what an I have faced situations where I have been the as another mainstream heroine and thereby A-list is, all I know is that last person to come on board. After everybody gave me a chance to prove my potential. And either one can be a star is hired, including the male lead and techni- because it was a regular film, you don’t expect cians, ‘ab is budget me kaun heroine aa rahi to get noticed suddenly. or not. And as of now, I hai dekh lete hain’. Then came Baby, that too when people have a long way to go From the state of obscurity to a point where weren’t expecting something that challeng- the producer comes to me even before the ing from me. The general perception was ‘ye to before I start considering director is on board, to say that ‘you do this Akshay Kumar ki film hai, isme ladki kya karegi, myself as a star,” says film and we can pitch it to these many directors aur sirf 10-minute ka role hai’. But that’s when later on’, I have covered a long journey. That’s a people were taken by surprise and my perfor- Taapsee huge leap I guess. So I feel yaha tak aagaye toh mance got me few eyeballs. Post Baby, I worked aage bhi sab accha hoga. in Pink and people suddenly started paying more and more attention. The movie was not From the time when you were the last person only a commercial success but also managed to come on board to the point where you par- to form a connection with the audience. They So do you believe that star power doesn’t work ticipate in every important discussion about began relating to the character I portrayed. The anymore? the movie, what’s that one change you have subject I dealt with in the film became the talk No, it still works the same way but the sce- observed within yourself? of the town. narios have changed to a certain extent. Today, I don’t think I have changed at all. As far as Later, I went a step ahead and did a title role. people at least give an equal chance to every the work is considered, I have only one problem People once again began perceiving ki ab to ye movie, irrespective of its star cast. But that since years. And that is zero tolerance for ineffi- yahi karegi (strong characters), but when Judwa does not mean they will totally give up on star- ciency. I can’t stand people who cannot do their 2 got released, logo ne umeed hi nahi kari thi ki driven movies. job properly. That’s the only thing that turns me me aisa kuch karungi. So, on the whole, I guess There are hundreds of movies that turned into a devil. Moreover, I am well aware of the every film of mine, in a way, has given a differ- out to be blockbusters owing to a powerful star fact that abhi film chal rahi hai to log pooch rahe ent turn to my career. cast. On the same note, how will you justify hai, ek film flop hogai to koi poochega bhi nahi. the success of movies like Judwa 2 or Golmaal From Pink to Naam Shabana, the kind of roles Again? These are big star-driven films that were What’s your take on pay disparity prevailing you opt for not only stand out from the conven- hugely successful, but then so is Newton in its in the industry? Does it offend you when you tional characters but are also difficult to por- own way. The thing is, our audience is getting are paid less than the male lead? tray. Were you always this choosy in terms of slightly more intelligent. They look for logic I cannot ask for the same amount of money the work that you agreed for? and content in the movie besides the entertain- like the leading man if my film does not open To be honest, I never wanted to become an ment quotient. as big as that leading man’s film. The film is a actor. Initially, I just wanted to give it a chance. business and not a medium to showcase the If it works, well and good, if not, I will stick to After going through a period of intense strug- existing level of gender equality. my field and will do my MBA. And I just went gle, do you consider yourself as an A-lister Varun Dhawan or Arjun Kapoor or any with the flow. It was only the result of my first now? other leading man who are of my age will film that made me feel this might be something I really want to know who are A-listers and demand a paycheck according to the open- that the destiny has planned for me. So why not what an ‘A-List’ is (chuckles). Look, all I know ing collection of their movie, regardless give it a proper serious shot! is, either you are a star or not. And as of now, I of the heroine. Similarly, I will demand I didn’t know how to act. I was completely have a long way to go before I begin consider- my paycheck according to the box office collection of my movie in the open- ing week, regardless of the male lead. If I still keep on cribbing about getting the same amount even though my movie is not able to earn as much as the male-centric movie does, then I am just burdening my producer which is completely wrong. I would love to take money, but only when I feel that meri film bhi male protagonist jitna kama rahi hai. Payment should be made according to my role and the business of the film.

Is there any specific kind of role that you wish to play in near future? There is a character that I am going to play. I can’t talk about it right now but when the curtains will rise, you will automatically get to know what I am talking about right now. I feel fortunate to say that I have no regrets and I am more than satisfied with the kind of roles I did or am doing. Main ye guarantee de sakti hu ki aapko yakeen nahi aaega ki ye wahi ladki hai jisne Judwa 2, Naam Shabana ya Dil Jun- glee kari thi.