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VOL 14 ISSUE 6 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● FEB 07 - 13, 2020 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu Presented his Trump Acquitted, Slams Democrats Credentials to President Trump Affirmed his commitment to work towards in ‘VINDICATION SPEECH’ strengthening strategic partnership between President Donald Trumpdisplays a copy of India and the United States Washington Post which carried on front page the story of his acquittal. He accused the Democrats of dishonestly and viciously impeaching him even while he did nothing wrong.

Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu presents his credentials to US President Donald Trump at the White House, February WASHINGTON (TIP): The Republican- 6. Credit/ Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian controlled Senate has acquitted Donald Trump in his high-profile impeachment trial, giving WASHINGTON (TIP): Ambassador of India to the the US President a major political victory in an United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu presented his election year but not before bitterly dividing credentials to the President of the United States of the country and costing millions of dollars to America, Donald Trump at the Oval office of the the taxpayers. contd on Page 32 White House, February 6. contd on Page 13 COMMENT The curtain is down on another drama Prof I.S.Saluja On end of impeachment drama and acquittal of President Trump jobs of "Americans" etc. Enough to satisfy How many Americans are bothered about surely want a more equitable distribution of urtains came down Feb 5 on "Drama Americans. America's military engagements abroad? wealth. They surely want the benefits of the Impeachment" of President Trump- the Democrats , not controlling the levers of power Knowing the history of America will help us a wealthy America to percolate down to them. Cthird US President to be impeached, despite of their Congressional majority are left little. In its existence of 244 years, America has But, again, Democrats themselves are divided bringing cheer and jubilation among with finding fault with Trump's foreign policy been engaged in wars for 224 years, withonly a among the right wing, the center, the left and Republicansand sighs of desperationamong which they term as erratic , and which they brief period of peace spanning 20 years. the ultra-left when it comes to the method to Democrats. complain has been alienating the traditional Americans are used to military engagements. achieve greater fairer distribution of wealth. They don't find it unusual or alarming. Here again the Democrats are at a The Democrats will not tire of accusing Senate partners and supporters of the US on world for disadvantage. Republicans of being blind to the failures and a, leading to alienation of the country. Democrats have found this card failing. foibles of President Trump who they believe is a Trump's trade policies and military One issue that the Democrats thought will invite Immigration is another issue which is equally threat to America, and Republicans accusing engagements abroad are some of the foreign the ire of Americans against Trump was his important for both the Republicans and the Democrats of unethical conduct all along in policy issues which have often been criticized character, and Democrats did indulge in his Democrats. harassing a performing President and finding by Democrats. But Americans find the Trump character assassination with a vengeance and President Trump wants a restrictive Immigration faults with him where none existed. policies have not worked against America and unprecedented vigor, only to find it is a non - policy. No illegal entry. Refugees only Now that the Drama is over, what do Americans Americans. In respect of trade policies, America issue with most Americans. Democrats dropped selectively. Fewer immigrants to protect the jobs expect of the Republicans and the Democrats? has been able to make more money as in the it as a hot potato but only after getting some of Americans. He surely desires strongly to get case of Trump's insistence on NATO partners to heat on the issue. rid of the 15 million odd undocumented and 2020 is the election year. Obviously, another cough up their fair share. Americans are illegal immigrant population, which he could Drama to keep Americans engaged and amused The economic disparity between the top 10 impressed with billions of dollars coming to the and would do, once Republicans have majority will be unveiled. percent and the bottom 90 percent does make US as a result of Trump's policies. many think about why it should be what it is. in both the Congress and the Senate. With Trump and his Republicans have all the good The more Democrats have to nail down Trump? Income disparities are so pronounced that Supreme Court securely tucked in his pocket, tidings for Americans- a bouncing market, a America's top 10 percent now average more Trump has only to wait until the Republicans growing economy, a healthy number of steady "Erratic foreign policy" card does not work with than nine times as much income as the bottom gain majority in both the Congress and the job creation, more secure borders, with the Americans who, like common people anywhere 90 percent, according to data analyzed by UC Senate when he strikes it big. border wall in the South, a safer and more in the world, are more interested in having jobs, Berkeley economist Emmanuel Saez.They What other issues are the Democrats left with? secure America, a restrictive immigration policy steady income, social and health benefits etc.to average over 39 times more income than the to keep away hordes of immigrants from enjoy a comfortable living. Guess? "Game over". bottom 90 percent. The bottom 90 percent entering the country and snatching away the THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

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ALBANY (TIP): The Department of government policy or laws." and said the state's lack of security Homeland Security outlined its decision DHS said that roughly 150,000 and cooperation prompted the suspension of to bar New York residents from 200,000 New Yorkers will be unable to the travel programs. enrolling in programs that expedite renew their trusted traveler "The law that New York has border crossings on Thursday, Feb 6, as applications this year. Another 50,000 to introduced has made our law Gov. Cuomo and others blasted the move 80,000 people who were in the process of enforcement officers less safe on an as "pure politics." signing up for either NEXUS, Global individual basis in New York," Officials with the federal agency said Entry, SENTRI or FAST will not be Cuccinelli said. "It has also made New they will prohibit New Yorkers from accepted. The four programs allow for York less safe because federal law signing up for four trusted traveler swifter reentry when driving or flying enforcement officials cannot as quickly programs that allow low-risk travelers into the U.S. from abroad. if at all in some cases, determine if they such as truckers to quickly cross The change doesn't apply to TSA are dealing with dangerous criminals as borders in response to the state's "Green PreCheck, used for air travel from U.S. opposed to ordinary citizens." Light Law" that allows undocumented airports, nor does it impact travelers The language in the state law barring immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. using enhanced IDs. federal agencies access to Department of "This is unbounded arrogance, Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Motor Vehicle records was inserted disrespect of the rule of law, hyper Cuccinelli, invoking 9/11 as part of his specifically to protect against ICE and political government," Cuomo said in an justification, argued that the "Green Customs and Border Protection from New York State Governor Cuomo blasted appearance on WAMC. "This is another Light Law" blocked federal immigration using the system to track DHS for banning new 'trusted traveler' form of extortion. It is pure politics. It authorities from accessing driving undocumented drivers who could be applications for NY residents as 'pure has nothing to do with effecting records and vehicle-registration data targeted for deportation without a politics' Blasio administration: Trump travel restriction is 'childish retribution' based in racism NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration was quick to condemn President Donald Trump's travel restrictions for New York residents as "childish retribution based in racism." The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday, Feb 5 night that New Yorkers will no longer be eligible to enroll in programs such as Global Entry due to the new state law letting undocumented immigrants obtain driver's licenses. The law limits the ability of DMVs to share information with some federal agencies - most notably Immigration and Customs Enforcement - and DHS is arguing that information is necessary for the programs to work. "Considering you need a passport to qualify for one of these programs, this is clearly nothing more than showmanship and demonstrates the Trump Administration's approach to everything: childish retribution based in racism," de Blasio spokesperson Freddi Goldstein said Thursday morning. The city reiterated its support of the state driver's license law, saying it provides greater safety for drivers by ensuring the state knows who's on the road and whether they are properly licensed and insured. The city said it is reviewing its options in response to the Trump What this means: airports faster. proposal.Trump travel Restrictions for New Yorkers: the move ● New Yorkers can no longer enroll in ● New Yorkers who travel with nothing more than political theater: NYC Mayor de Blasio four federal "trusted traveler" enhanced IDs are not impacted "This is a political stunt meant to single out New Yorkers for programs The enhanced IDs that allow New Yorkers passing common-sense legislation and standing with the New York residents are barred from to travel to Mexico, Canada and some immigrant members of our community," said New York Civil enrolling or re-enrolling in Global Entry, Caribbean countries without carrying a Liberties Union executive director Donna Lieberman. "Time and which allows expedited U.S. entry by air, passport are not affected by the DHS time again the Trump administration has shown how far it's land, and sea from all international decision. Only those hoping to enroll in willing to go in its war on immigrants and to intimidate states for origins; NEXUS, which allows expedited the four "trusted traveler" programs. doing what is right." U.S. entry from Canada by air, land, and ● Undocumented immigrants cannot Steve Choi, the executive director of the New York Immigration sea; SENTRI, U.S. entry from Canada and apply for the "trusted traveler" Coalition, noted that 13 other states have similar laws and accused Mexico by air and land; and FAST, U.S. programs the federal government of doing President Trump's bidding as he entry and exit by land for commercial It would not be possible for an seeks reelection. truck drivers crossing the Mexican and undocumented driver who obtains a "This is the latest height of Trump's brazen lawlessness," Choi Canadian borders. license under New York's "Green Light said. "Trump's immigration force is holding all New Yorkers ● The DHS decision does not affect Law" to apply for one of the programs hostage to an unhinged re-election campaign built on demonizing enrollment in TSA PreCheck New Yorkers are now barred from immigrants at any cost. New York is one of 14 states that provide DHS spared New Yorkers enrolled in the enrolling in. U.S. citizens applying for the licenses to all residents, so the fact that Trump is targeting New poplar program allowing travelers to pass programs must have a valid passport and York proves that this is about politics, pure and simple." through security screenings at U.S. be interviewed by federal officials. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Indian American Sabrina Singh Named Indian American Nisha Agarwal Bloomberg's Presidential Campaign Nominated to Conflicts of Interest Spokesperson Singh also served as a regional Board by NYC Mayor communications director for former NEW YORK CITY (TIP): NYC Mayor de Blasio on Feb 3 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's nominated Indian American Nisha Agarwal along with Wayne presidential Hawley for two seats on the Conflicts of Interest Board. Those campaign in 2016 nominees are subject to advice and consent of the City Council, and if confirmed, will become effective on April 1, 2020. If appointed, Hawley will succeed Richard Briffault, and Agarwal will succeed Erika Thomas. These nominees bring extensive NEW YORK (TIP): Indian experience in the government and legal fields and in enforcing American Sabrina Singh, who also the highest standard of ethics for public servants. Mayor de previously served as a spokeswoman Blasio also expects to name Jeffrey Friedlander, a current for the Democratic National member of the Board, as Chair on April 1st. Committee (DNC), has been appointed "These two appointees are some of the best public servants New as the national spokesperson for York City has to offer," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "If confirmed, I Democratic candidate former New am confident they will uphold the highest standards of ethics and York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's good governance and continue in the great service done by their presidential campaign. predecessors, Richard Briffault and Erika Thomas." "Some personal news… I have joined "If confirmed, I would be honored to serve as a member of the Nisha Agarwal served in the role of Senior Advisor to the Deputy Mayor @MikeBloomberg @Mike2020 as Conflicts of Interest Board and ensure that the City will retain to boost civic engagement among New Yorkers. Also seen in the picture national spokesperson! I'm beyond integrity and fairness to all City employees," said Nisha Agarwal. right is NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio who announced her nomination excited to work with this incredible Nisha Agarwal served in the role of Senior Advisor to the team to defeat Donald Trump," Singh Deputy Mayor to boost civic engagement among New Yorkers Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to who served as a former top aide to New and build DemocracyNYC's efforts on immigration, disability establish the Immigrant Justice Corps, a nonprofit that pairs Jersey Senator Cory Bookers and healthcare. Agarwal served as Commissioner of the recent law school graduates with non-profit legal services unsuccessful White House bid, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, building landmark providers to offer free legal representation to immigrants. tweeted. initiatives like IDNYC, the City's municipal identification Agarwal was also the co-founder the Center for Popular "We are thrilled to have Sabrina on card, and Cities for Action, a national advocacy coalition of Democracy and served as its Deputy Director. Agarwal is a board - she's a veteran of multiple local elected officials. Prior to joining the Administration, graduate of Harvard College, Oxford University, and Harvard races who will add to our talented team Agarwal, the daughter of immigrants, worked with the Chief Law School. as we continue to grow in the run-up to Super Tuesday" The Bloomberg Indian American campaign said in a statement Indian American Anuradha's Song welcoming Singh on board. Assemblyman Raj Singh also served as a regional communications director for former Nominated for Radio Mirchi Award Mukherji Elected as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's BOSTON (TIP): Two of occasions of an American Head of New Jersey presidential campaign in 2016. the top five nominees for the citizen's work featuring City Judiciary Indian American Duo best song of the year for the amongst the best. Radio Mirchi Music "It is heartwarming to Committee Admit Roles in Health Awards, the Indian have two songs picked by a equivalent of the Grammys, jury of great musicians and Assemblyman Care Fraud Scheme in the Non-Film/ it is a tribute to the Mukherji is the first Independent category are exceptional composition of Sentencing on28th April 2020 Indian-Bengali from Anuradha Palakurthi's the maestro Ustad Nishat state NEWARK, NJ (TIP): An Indian Jaan Meri Album, Boston- Khan. We made this album legislator in origin doctor with offices in based music and video as a labor of love," said the United Washington, Hackettstown, and production company Juju Indian-American singer States Succasunna, New Jersey, and his Productions announced. Anuradha Palakurthi. "I am Anuradha has been Indian origin co-defendant Jan 28 Ustad Nishat Khan, a recognized as the top- particularly gratified that admitted their roles in a health care scion of one of the oldest rated singer of Indian our usage of the old-world conspiracy to bill Medicare and Gharanas of Hindustani origin by industry legends method of recording a live private health insurance companies music and one of the top sitar players in band of 70+ musicians was recognized. I TRENTON, NJ (TIP): Indian for medical services fraudulently the world, composed the album Jaan thank all those musicians and the American Assemblyman Raj Mukherji claimed to have been provided by a Meri. Lyrics were written by recording team of Vijay Dayal and has been elected as the Chairperson of licensed medical doctor, U.S. Attorney Bollywood's Manoj Yadav. The album Kamlesh Bhadkamkar." the Assembly Judiciary Committee of Craig Carpenito announced. was officially released in March 2019 at Ms. Jain said that grand awards New Jersey City by Assembly Speaker Parminderjeet S. Sandhu, 66, of MIT's Kresge Auditorium in Cambridge, ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 19, 2020 Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex). Long Valley, New Jersey, and Paramjit MA. in Mumbai, India. Mukherji represents the 33rd Singh, 62, of Ohio, each pleaded guilty "We are very excited that not one but "Be prepared to see and cheer some Legislative District (Hudson County) in before U.S. District Judge Peter G. two songs from the Jaan Meri Album are local faces in the audience of the grand the New Jersey Legislature. He is a Sheridan in Trenton federal court to among the top five nominations for a awards ceremony planned for Feb 19 in former Deputy Mayor of Jersey City informations charging them with Radio Mirchi award," said Manisha Jain, Mumbai. This will be covered by live TV, and former Sergeant in the Marine conspiracy to commit health care CEO of Juju Productions, which details of which we will share soon," Corps Reserve. In the private sector, he fraud. "Dr. Sandhu defrauded produced the Jaan Meri album. "We said Ms. Jain. "I would like to thank is a lawyer and healthcare investor and Medicare and private insurers - and, think Anuradha is the first Indian singer Radio Mirchi for recognizing the work of was previously an information worse, put his patients at risk - by from outside India and definitely the Independent musicians who are creating technology CEO. allowing those patients to be treated by first Indian-American singer to be in the content in non-film channels - and am so In the Assembly, he sits on the Budget Singh, a man who had lost his medical top five for this prestigious award." delighted that our first Album has been Committee, responsible for crafting the license," U.S. The annual Radio Mirchi awards are recognized amongst the best. Onward we state budget (approximately $33 billion (Read full story on the highest recognition of music in march." in FY 2015), as well as the Commerce www.theindianpanorama.news) India, and this is the first time that two (Read full story on and Economic Development and Labor songs from one album have found a place www.theindianpanorama.news) Committees. (Read full story on in the top 5 - and also one of the rare www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Curran Awards Grants to Seven Municipalities to Advance Transit-Oriented Development Projects New funding initiative provides more than one million dollarsfor downtown development projects across the County LONG BEACH, NY(TIP): Furthering Development (TOD). her support for downtown "Throughout the County, several revitalizations and the development of communities have already championed walkable, mixed-use communities near and embraced our model of Nassau public transit, Nassau County Executive County as a place to 'live, work, play' with Laura Curran announced the winners of revitalized, walkable downtowns near the County's first Transit-Oriented transit," said Nassau County Executive Development funding competition for Laura Curran. "With the growth of our qualified local municipalities. Main Street business districts comes the Allocating a total of $1,050,000 dollars for need for pedestrian safety this funding initiative, Curran improvements, traffic calming, parking established the new grant program with access and more and I am proud to help the Nassau County Office of Community ease these growing pains for several Development in October of 2019 which communities with these strategic received a robust response and investments. We must continue to competitive applications. Seven capitalize on New York State's municipalities including the City of investments in the LIRR and push our Long Beach, Town of North Hempstead, towns, villages and local developers to Village of Freeport, Town of Oyster Bay, build ideal destinations for commuters Village of Farmingdale, Town of federal Community Development Block promote development that maximizes and residents that attract the next Hempstead and Village of Hempstead, Grant (CDBG) Program received by the amount of residential, business, and generation and boost our local economy." will each be awarded $150,000 for specific Nassau County through an annual public open space within walking (Read full story on transit-oriented development projects. allocation. This initiative is intended to distance of public transportation, www.theindianpanorama.news) The available funding is part of the support overall project costs and referred to as Transit-Oriented AAPI’s 38th Annual Convention to be held in Chicago Over 2,500 delegates expected to attend Convention fromJune 24th to 28th, 2020

excited about the convention." "We are eager to welcome the AAPI NEW YORK /CHICAGO (TIP): "Early Convention in Chicago," he added. Drs. Meher Medavaram, Convention delegates to the Windy City" says Indian Bird Registration for the historic 38th "With the Early Bird Special Registration Chair,; Geetha Wadwani, President of American Medical Association of Illinois Annual Convention and Scientific for the convention to end soon, we are IAMA, Chicago Host Chapter; Dr. Suneela (IAMA-IL) President Dr. Geeta Wadhwani. Assembly by the American Association of seeing an increased interest among AAPI Hunsoor, Convention Treasurer; Dr. Dr. Bharat Barai, the Chief Senior Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to be members to secure their seat at the Sreenivas Reddy, Convener; Niranjana Advisor for the convention announced that held from June 24th to 28th, 2020 at the convention," says Dr. Seema Arora, Chair Shah, Convention Co- Chair (IL) Region; top Indian and US leaders will be the famous Donald E Stephens Convention of AAPI BOT. "Early Bird Registration fee Mohan Kishore Kesani (Convention Co- keynote speakers at the convention. Center in Chicago has begun, offering for the delegates will be $100 less than the Chair (IN Region); Venkat Anne, In addition to offering over 12 hours of discounted registration rates for the AAPI regular rates. Also, one gets to pick your Convention Co chair (WI Region); Anu cutting edge CMEs to the physicians, the delegates," Dr. Suresh Reddy, President of own choice of seats at the Galas as soon as Terkonda, Convention Co Chair (MO event will have several hours of product AAPI, announced Feb 5. you register for the convention." Region); and, Umang Patel: Senior Advisor, theaters/promotional opportunities, "We are excited about the enthusiasm Being organized by Chicago Chapter of are working hard to make the convention a plenary sessions, CEOs Forum, and a shown by the AAPI members from across AAPI, the convention offers unique memorable experience for all. Women's Leadership Forum. The the nation," said Dr. Reddy. "Over 2,500 opportunities for extensive academic Acknowledging the generosity and convention will be addressed by senior attendees, delegates including Physicians, presentations, recognition of achievement dedication of the Convention Team world leaders, Nobel Laureates, and Academicians, Researchers and Medical and professional networking at the alumni, members, Dr. Meher Medavaram said, "We celebrities from the Hollywood and students, along with guests are expected to cultural and social events. have a fantastic group of people to meet the Bollywood world. (Read full story on gather at the 38th Annual AAPI A dedicated pool of Physicians, led by needs of the 2020 convention and are very www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 NY/NJ/CT 7

State Of The City 2020: ‘Support New India’ Hosts Republic Mayor De Blasio Unveils Blueprint To Day Event in New Jersey Save Our City SOMERSET, NJ (TIP): After NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor Bill de successful launch of "Support New Blasio delivered his seventh State of India" in November 2019, their the City Address on Thursday, Feb 6, dedicatedteam and volunteers organized unveiling his Administration's India's 71st Republic Day event at Vadtal progressive vision to ensure New Dham SwaminarayanTemple in Yorkers can continue to call the city Somerset, New Jersey on January 26, they love home. With two years left in 2020, which was attended by more than his second term, the Mayor's blueprint 300people. The colorful and patriotic to save our city will provide small event was witnessed by people of all businesses the support they need to ages. survive, take meaningful steps to The event started with American and improve affordability, keep children at Indian National Anthems sung by high the center of his agenda, continue to schoolstudent Anika Patel and Umesh drive down crime and traffic fatalities, Patel, followed by addresses from Piyush and protect future generations from Patel and SridharChillara of Mana the catastrophic threat of climate TV/TV 5 extended their wish for change. Republic Day and urged everyone to be "New York City is the greatest city in apart of Support New India by becoming the world, but many New Yorkers have a member to strengthen our unity and real fears that the city they love is your financialsupport or time to serve slipping away," said Mayor Bill de our mother land. The patriotic dance Blasio. "From making Pre-K universal, performances in colorful tri-color to creating the safest big city in costumes from the very young children America, we have accomplished so to youth age groups from Varsha much together, but we need to go much Nayak'sNavrang School of Dance and farther. We must make New York City two talented duo Tarika and Tanvika easier to afford, protect the mom-and- were the main attractions for the entire pop businesses that make New York, program. The dance performances were New York, and hand this city back to applauded by all as the the people who make it so great." atmospherebecame so patriotic with Mayor de Blasio unveiled the India flags on the stage and in the auditorium. Umesh Patel of following proposals as part of KrishEntertainment and Dr. Tushar his 2020 agenda: Patel mesmerized the audience with Saving Small Businesses soulfulpatrioticsongs. Deepti Jani, President of Women Cell Small businesses are essential to the and entire team of dedicated women to fabric of our city, and we are taking includeDipti Vyas, Jayshri Vyas, steps to provide the support they need Kalpana Parikh, Dimple Patel, Smita to grow, thrive and survive. From Gandhi extended their wish forRepublic cutting red tape and fines to providing Day and Deepti Jani urged women to be resources for business owners to stay part of this wonderful organization education and future career. Dr. Tushar urged women to join the organization to in their shops, we are committed to andprovided information on sanitary Patel providedinformation on health support womenprojects in India. preventing the displacement of New napkins project to help women in India care projects to reduce gap and disparity Support New India also recognized York City's mom-and-pop shops. We as part of womenempowerment. in health care in rural and individuals from the local community in aim to reach 28,000 businesses in need Rishi Patel of Youth Cell provided underprivileged individuals in India. New Jersey for their contributions in and will. information on youth projects in India Shilpa Patel, Sonal Raval and Jolly Patel providing their self-less community Read full story at where they can be benefitted in their providedorganization information and services. www.theindianpanorama.news Reading Gandhi with Residents inside Garden State Youth Correctional Facility

PRINCETON, NJ (TIP): Mark Gandhi. The study group met weekly for Edwards, a lecturer in religion in six weeks. The program, "Discovering Princeton, leads a study group on Gandhi in Prison," was part of the 2019 Mahatma Gandhi with residents inside Being Human Festival, coordinated by Garden State Youth Correctional Facility the Humanities Council in partnership (GSYCF) in Crosswicks, New Jersey. with the Program for Community- Edwards will teach a spring freshman Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)?. seminar using residents' writings and Over the past few years, Edwards, also reflections drawn from this experience. an adjunct professor at Princeton Hewill teach the spring freshman Theological Seminary, has held study seminar "Imprisoned Minds: Religion groups inside GSYCF on Aleksandr and Philosophy from Jail," using Solzhenitsyn's "Gulag Archipelago," writings from residents inside Garden Hannah Arendt's "The Origins of State Youth Correctional Facility Totalitarianism," and the (GSYCF) in Crosswicks, New Jersey, autobiographies of Malcolm X and the where he recently led a study group on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Edwards, also an adjunct professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, has held study groups the ethics and actions of Mahatma inside GSYCF (Courtesy - Princeton University) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 AS I SEE IT

By Manoj Joshi SIGNS OF DECAY AROUND The third pillar is the PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY Indian judiciary. There Of all the four pillars, the one that remains the least eroded till now is the armed forces, but not for the want of trying. Some military officers have not hesitated was a time when the to be part of the process through which the military has been used to burnish common belief was the political credentials of the ruling party. There could be more trouble ahead. elivering the first Zorawar Singh that the higher Memorial Lecture at Jammu DUniversity in April 2004, the then judiciary in the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant-General SK Sinha (retd) country made up for concluded by identifying the four pillars supporting the edifice of democracy in India - free elections, free press, the infirmities of the independent judiciary and an apolitical army. "None of these pillars," the lower one. Today, there General said, "should be allowed to be corroded or unhinged for that will spell are signs that like fish, the doom of democracy." Sixteen long years later, signs of decay the judiciary may be and deterioration around the pillars are evident. The irony is that the General rotting from the head. was principally addressing the role of the military in a democracy, but today, of the four, it is the military pillar that The signs of this were shows the least signs of corrosion. There was a time till the 1980s when evident in the rigging in elections was not uncommon, Expectations: What the citizens are looking for from the court is a sharp attention to the especially in the badlands of the Hindi- protection of their rights and not homilies on their duties. unprecedented press speaking belt, West Bengal or Jammu and Kashmir. The man who cleaned up merely asked to bend. call that citizenship is not just about conference of four things, Chief Election Commissioner TN It is not as if there is no good rights, but also about 'duties towards Seshan (1990-96) was able to do it because journalism or scoops today. The problem society.' What the citizens are looking for the authority of the dominant ruling is that the social media, along with a from the court is a sharp attention to the Supreme Court sitting part of the time, the Congress, had number of noisy TV channels, drown out protection of their rights, rather than visibly declined. Massive security and the impact of a major revelation, homilies on their duties. judges held two years multi-phase elections became the norm sometimes simply by using fake news. Of all the four pillars, the one that as did a massive crackdown on visible Media entities close to the ruling party remains the least eroded till now is the ago, raising questions election expenditure. are known to generate fake news on an armed forces, but not for the want of With a new dominant party in control, industrial scale to swamp readers and trying. Some military officers have not about the integrity of the story of today can perhaps be simply viewers. They work along their own hesitated to be part of the process summed up by the efforts of the version of Gresham's Law where shoddy through which the military has been the institution. government, returned to power with a news drives out the good. used to burnish the political credentials clear majority last year, to harass Ashok The third pillar is the Indian judiciary. of the ruling party. Lavasa, one of the three election There was a time when the common There could be more trouble ahead. Since then, things commissioners. His stance, sometimes at belief was that the higher judiciary in Over the years, the country had variance with those of his two other the country made up for the infirmities developed a system where politicians have gone from bad to colleagues, has irked. But his real 'crime' of the lower one. Today, there are signs and the military men stayed confined to was to refuse the clean chit to the BJP's that like fish, the judiciary may be their respective spheres. The politicians, worse. The apex court top leaders in relation to some of their rotting from the head. with the help of bureaucrats, gave broad controversial election speeches. Income The signs of this were evident in the policy directions, approved promotions has adopted a tax investigations were initiated within unprecedented press conference of four and sanctioned expenditure, while the months of the new government taking Supreme Court sitting judges held two military focused on its operational role. power against five members of his years ago, raising questions about the An important element of this compact seemingly casual family, including his wife. As per the integrity of the institution. was that promotion at the seniormost norms, Lavasa is on track to be the Chief Since then, things have gone from bad level was by seniority. All this went out approach to the Election Commissioner when the to worse. The apex court has adopted a with the appointment of General Bipin current incumbent retires. seemingly casual approach to the Rawat as the Army Chief, where two burning issues of the There is, of course, another story to be burning issues of the day, such as that of senior and highly regarded officers were told about the electoral bonds scheme. Kashmir or the anti-CAA violence and superseded. day, such as that of Created to deal with black money, it has some of its judgments border on the That the Indian democracy is under proved to be the legal channel ostensibly bizarre. severe stress is now widely accepted Kashmir or the anti- through which the ruling BJP has In the case of Kashmir, a state of the around the world. Things do not look received massive funds from individuals Union has been bifurcated, demoted, and good as the ruling party pushes a and corporates. an Article of the Constitution relating to majoritarian agenda with a view to CAA violence and The decline in the quality of its autonomy removed through legal polarize the electorate. Every country's journalism has been most manifest in sleight of hand. Yet, the court is still in fate eventually rests in the hands of its some of its judgments these years. But the ruling BJP is only the process of hearing the petitions five citizens. It remains to be seen how the partly responsible for it. The blame must months later while the new UT remains good people of India deal with what is border on the bizarre. fall on the media itself, which, to in a state of lockdown. most certainly an existential challenge. paraphrase LK Advani's memorable Speaking at a university function in (The author is Distinguished Fellow, Observer description of the press during the Nagpur recently, Chief Justice of India Research Foundation, New Delhi) Emergency,is crawling, when it has been SA Bobde echoed Prime Minister Modi's THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 PERSPECTIVE 9 A sneeze, a global cold and testing times for China For Beijing, the coronavirus outbreak is more than a health crisis; it is a credibility challenge, domestically and globally By Rakesh Sood The first official acknowledgement of a new virus outbreak in Wuhan came on December 31 after an outbreak was confirmed. During the past four weeks, the number of those infected and fatal casualties have climbed rapidly. Cases have been reported from different parts of China as well as Hong Kong; cases/suspected cases have been reported from Thailand, Japan, Nepal, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, the United States, France, Austria, Germany, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. However, about 4,000 the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on January This time round, the Chinese government has been Chinese from Wuhan are reported to be still 30 said that one positive case of a novel coronavirus more open but the question being asked is whether it abroad. For India, the most critical is cases patient - a student studying in Wuhan University, has has been open enough? The response mechanisms, being reported in Nepal since India and Nepal been reported in Kerala. The patient, who is in isolation especially in the early days, evidently fell short, share an open border though so far, all tests in a hospital, is stable and being closely monitored. reflective of the 'top down' bureaucratic approach of the Decoding the new virus Chinese system. The system has kicked in now with the undertaken in India have been negative. all-of-government approach which characterizes the he Year of the Rat has begun on an inauspicious According to the World Health Organization, during China model. This is embarrassing for the "core leader" note for China. A new virus belonging to the previous outbreaks due to other coronavirus, human-to- Mr. Xi, the author of 'China's rejuvenation' who replaced TCoronavirus family (now named novel human transmission occurred through droplets, contact Deng Xiaoping's advice of '"hide your capability, bide coronavirus 2019-nCoV) has claimed over 200 lives in and fomites (objects or materials which are likely to your time" with the mantra "demonstrate capability, China and the numbers infected have touched 10,000 carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture), assume responsibility and claim rightful place", confirmed cases, as on Friday. The World Health suggesting that the transmission mode of the 2019-nCoV implying that China's time has come. How China Organization (WHO) has declared it a global emergency, can be identical. More significant is the new manages this challenge will be a test, demonstrating as the outbreak continues to spread outside China. On understanding that the virus is contagious even during that the Chinese model can deliver when it comes to a January 25, China's President Xi Jinping convened a incubation, that is even before a patient exhibits any crunch and that it is a responsible global player, no meeting of the top leadership to underline the symptoms. This characteristic amplifies longer hesitant about engaging with WHO. For SARS, it seriousness of the outbreak. Chinese authorities have transmissibility. It also explains the travel bans across took 20 months from the genome sequencing to the first been directed to take whatever steps are needed on an China, and the literal isolation of Wuhan, a city of 11 human vaccine trials; for the 2019-nCoV, authorities in emergency footing to deal with "a grave public health million and the Hubei province with a population of the U.S. are working on a deadline of 90 days. crisis". However, for Mr. Xi, it is more than a public nearly 60 million. Lessons from Kerala health crisis; it is a credibility challenge, with both For China, the timing of the outbreak could not be domestic and global dimensions. worse. The Chinese Lunar New Year began on January All this provides an interesting contrast with how the At the epicenter 24 and normally, it marks a week-long holiday, marked Kerala government dealt with the Nipah virus outbreak by feasting and travel by large numbers to join their in May 2018. Nipah is also zoonotic and made the jump Ironically, the epicenter of the outbreak is the families for the celebrations. Undoubtedly, this from fruit bats to humans. Though there were 17 deaths bustling town of Wuhan, China, which also hosts a movement contributed to the rapid transmission of the in India, effective quarantine measures by local number of biotech enterprises. Early on, many of the disease across China and to many countries before the authorities prevented the spread. It helped that health is patients in Wuhan are reported to have had some link to Chinese authorities cracked down. a state subject. A local doctor took the initiative to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal- Holidays across the country have been extended by contact the Manipal Centre for Virus Research which to-person spread. However, a growing number of three days till February 2 in an effort to stagger the had worked in the northeast (where Nipah is more patients reportedly have not had exposure to such returns. Starbucks and McDonalds have temporarily prevalent and a 2001 outbreak in Siliguri had claimed 49 markets, which shows that person-to-person spread is shut down outlets in Hubei; in Shanghai, Disneyland lives) and had the diagnostic tools to identify the virus. occurring. and in Beijing, the Forbidden City are closed; a number The State health machinery responded with alacrity Normally, coronaviruses is a large family of viruses of temple celebrations have been called off to prevent with many put under observation. No new case was that are often the source of respiratory infections, large-scale gatherings. In Shanghai, businesses have reported after June and a month later, Kerala was including the common cold. Most of the viruses are extended the holiday period till February 10, except for declared Nipah-free and travel restrictions removed. common among animals and only a small number infect supermarkets, medical suppliers and public utilities. Had the district and State authorities not taken the humans. Sometimes, an animal-based coronavirus Hong Kong has drastically cut travel between the initiative and only reported matters to Delhi and mutates and successfully finds a human host. Rapid mainland and the city. awaited instructions while Delhi sent teams to prepare urbanization that forces animals and humans into An earlier outbreak plans, the outbreak would have taken a higher toll. closer proximity (as in the "wet market" in Wuhan) Kerala managed to curtail the Nipah outbreak with creates a perfect petri dish from where such zoonotic Comparisons are being drawn the Severe Acute few casualties. However, infectious diseases including outbreaks can originate. Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2002-03 which those of the zoonotic variety are on the rise in India. In The first official acknowledgement of a new virus infected around 8,000 patients and claimed nearly 800 addition, regions in India suffer from seasonal outbreak in Wuhan came on December 31 after an lives. SARS is also a zoonotic case, part of the outbreaks of dengue, malaria and influenza strains. The outbreak was confirmed. During the past four weeks, coronavirus family with clues pointing to horseshoe nation-wide disease surveillance programme needs to the number of those infected and fatal casualties have bats in China as the likely source. The first incidents be strengthened. climbed rapidly.Cases have been reported from different were reported in Guangdong province in November 2002 There is an acute shortage of epidemiologists, parts of China as well as Hong Kong; cases/suspected but WHO was officially informed only after three microbiologists and entomologists which translates into cases have been reported from Thailand, Japan, Nepal, months though mysterious flu outbreaks were being wasteful delays in diagnostics. Given the growth South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, the United States, widely reported. It quickly became more than a public potential of India's biotech sector, it is time to put in France, Austria, Germany, Cambodia, Vietnam, health issue and later, the Chinese health authorities place a robust public-private partnership model that can Malaysia and Singapore. However, about 4,000 Chinese issued a public apology. It was the first case of a transform the health services sector in the country, from Wuhan are reported to be still abroad. For India, coronavirus family virus developing lethal covering disease surveillance, diagnostic kit availability the most critical is cases being reported in Nepal since pathogenicity together with high transmission. The and accelerated vaccine development. India and Nepal share an open border though so far, all global economic loss was estimated at between $30-$100 (The author is a former diplomat and currently Distinguished tests undertaken in India have been negative. A tweet by billion. Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Saudi cold to Pak attempt at anti-India meet Nawaz Sharif ’s cardiac treatment ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan’s bid to call an immediate meeting on delayed twice due to daughter’s Kashmir by Saudi-led Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) seems to have failed after Riyadh showed reluctance to the move, according to a absence in London: Shehbaz Sharif Pakistani media report on Feb 6. In ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan’s Control List (ECL) and the return of her December, there were plans to convene former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ’s passport. a meeting of the foreign ministers of treatment has been delayed twice as his Maryam’s name is in the ECL since the OIC on Kashmir by Saudi Arabia, daughter Maryam was not permitted to she was convicted in the Avenfield in an apparent move by the kingdom to be with him in London, according to corruption case in 2018. please Pakistan which skipped a media reports on Wednesday. She is also accused of money recent summit of Muslim nations in In a statement, Leader of Opposition laundering. The PML-N vice-president Malaysia seen by Riyadh as an attempt in the Pakistan National Assembly was arrested by the country’s anti- to create a new bloc to replace the 57- Shehbaz Sharif said his elder brother’s corruption bureau on August 8 last year member grouping led by it. The report health was critical and the Pakistan in a case pertaining to “shady business by Dawn News came ahead of the government on humanitarian grounds transactions” at Chaudhry Sugar Mills, bloc’s senior officials’ meeting in should allow Maryam to be with her where she is a major shareholder. Jeddah on February 9 to make father. A photograph of Sharif at a London preparations for the Council of “As Nawaz’s health is (raising) on bail from a seven-year prison restaurant with some family members Foreign Ministers (CFM). Islamabad’s concern, the margin for medical action sentence for corruption. went viral on social media early last feeling of unease with the OIC over its is reducing as more time passes,” The PML-Nawaz supremo is month, leading to speculation on the failure to get the CFM’s meeting Shehbaz was quoted as saying by Dawn undergoing treatment for multiple former prime minister’s “serious” appears to be growing, as Riyadh has News. Shehbaz said cardiologists had diseases including coronary artery health condition. been showing reluctance to convene twice changed dates for the 69-year-old disease (CAD). End of last month, the Punjab the meeting on Kashmir. — PTI ex-prime minister’s cardiac The CAD is the narrowing or blockage government asked Sharif to submit catheterisation. of the coronary arteries due to which the supporting reports on his application Man who shot Malala He said Sharif ’s wife Kulsoom’s death heart does not receive the blood it needs, seeking extension of his stay abroad. escapes had negatively affected his health, leading to acute chest pain and, in some The Punjab provincial home Express Tribune reported. cases, a fatal heart attack. department, in a letter to Sharif, said a ISLAMABAD (TIP): Tehreek-e- Kulsoom died of multiple health Maryam, 46, was placed on a no-fly list medical board had found the reports Taliban Pakistan's spokesperson complications in London in 2018. in August 2018. Citing her father’s health submitted by Sharif ’s counsel Khawaja Ehsanullah Ehsan, who shot Malala Sharif left for London on November 19 condition in London, Maryam filed a Haris on December 23 to be insufficient Yousafzai and carried out the in an air ambulance to seek medical petition before the Lahore High Court to form a conclusive opinion and sought Peshawar school terror attack, has treatment, a month after he was released for removal of her name from the Exit fresh records. — PTI escaped from an Army jail in Pakistan. In an audio recording released via an online private messaging platform, International Criminal Court Ehsanullah claimed that he has Will buy more Malaysian succeeded in escaping on January 11. gathering evidence of — IANS palm oil to compensate for Rohingya genocide Nepal PM Oli plans 2nd DHAKA (TIP): Investigators from the kidney transplant International Criminal Court have begun India’s import ban: Pak collecting evidence for a case involving alleged KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal's crimes against humanity by Myanmar against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): Pakistan Prime Rohingya Muslims, causing them to flee to February 5 said he was planning to Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday thanked neighbouring Bangladesh, a court official undergo a second kidney transplant as Mahathir Mohamad for "speaking up" on the said. it was a better option than undergoing Kashmir issue and promised to do his best to Phakiso Mochochoko, director of the regular dialysis. Oli, 67, underwent buy more Malaysian palm oil to "compensate" it Jurisdiction, Complementary and kidney transplant in India in 2007 after after India restricted the import of the Cooperation Division of the ICC Office of the both his kidneys failed. He has been commodity from the country amid a diplomatic Prosecutor, said a team of investigators is visiting hospitals abroad for health row. visiting Rohingya refugee camps to collect check-up ever since. Interacting with "You have spoken for the justice for evidence. He said justice will be delivered editors of major dailies of Nepal, Oli Kashmiris, for which we are thankful," Khan whether Myanmar cooperates or not. said that he was planning to have said during a joint press conference with his Mochochoko told reporters in Bangladesh’s another kidney transplant. "After that Malaysian counterpart Mahathir. We noticed that capital Dhaka that The Hague-based court I would be strong enough to run the "We noticed that India threatened Malaysia would pursue the case even though Myanmar government for remaining three years for supporting the Kashmir cause by cutting India was not a party to the Rome Statute, the treaty of my tenure," he said. PTI their palm oil import, Pakistan will do its best to that established it. Myanmar has denied compensate for that," he was quoted as saying by threatened committing crimes against humanity or Lanka drops Tamil the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan. Malaysia for genocide. anthem from I-Day Indonesia and Malaysia are the two countries He said the court had a mandate to proceed which supply palm oil. Malaysia produces 19 supporting the with the case because Bangladesh was a party celebrations million tonnes of palm oil in a year, while Kashmir cause to the statute and the Rohingya crossed the COLOMBO (TIP): For the first time Indonesia produces 43 million tonnes, according border into that country. He acknowledged since 2016, there will be no Tamil to trade data. by cutting their that the investigation would be a long and national anthem at the 72nd India, the world's largest importer of palm oil import. difficult one without Myanmar’s Independence Day celebrations in Sri vegetable oils, buys nearly 15 million tonnes participation. Lanka and it will only be rendered in annually. Pakistan bought 1.08 million tonnes of Pakistan will do He said the investigators will talk to Sinhalese, the government announced palm oil from Malaysia in 2019, while India Rohingya refugees as well as witnesses in on Monday, amply demonstrating the bought 4.4 million tonnes, according to the its best to other countries. administration’s priority for the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. compensate for He thanked Bangladesh for its support. More majority Sinhala community. The then The Indian government has imposed than 7,00,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh after Sri Lankan government in 2015 started restrictions on imports of refined palm oil, a that. Imran Myanmar security forces launched a including the Tamil national anthem as move which could discourage the inbound Khan, Pakistan crackdown on the Muslim minority in August a means of achieving reconciliation with shipment of the commodity from Malaysia. — 2017. Bangladesh currently houses over 1 the Tamil minority community.PTI PTI Prime Minister million Rohingya refugees. — AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Federation of Indian Associations Chicago celebrates India's 71stRepublic day & hosts the largest Health Fair event in Midwest "Only a life lived for others is a life lived worthwhile…." - Albert Einstein. CHICAGO, IL (TIP):Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of Chicago celebrated India's 71st Republic Day & hosted one of the largest Healthcare Fair Event on Saturday, Jan 25th, 2020, at Rana Reagan Community Center at Carol Stream, IL. FIA Chicago is a 501 (c)(3) status, non- profit umbrella organization of other Indian Associations in the Chicago land and Mid-West representing in excess of 300,000 culturally diverse but united together Asian-Indians. Keeping its past 10 year long tradition of serving the community, following its mantra, of 'United We Stand' and 'We Serve!', FIA Chicago, successfully hosted its yearly Healthcare Fair Event on the occasion of India's Republic Day.In spite of all of us being away from our own homeland, we were blessed to be able to Federation of Indian Associations Chicago celebrates India's 71st Republic day.FIA board, members and invited guest celebrate this very special day, when Anu Malhotra & Bharat Malhotra, Ruchi Cholesterol tests, Back and Shoulder Ceremony Richa Chand & Varsha Visal. India officially got its Constitution on Dabral, Bharatbhai, Haribhai and Massage Treatment), Passport and Visa There were presentations of US. Jan 26, 1950, and the spirit of India with several volunteers from BSC group were Counseling and Guidance Services, Tax National anthem (by Malavika Gopal) the same enthusiasm and excitement, in seen receiving and greeting the doctors Consultation, Social Security, and Indian National anthem (by the country that we love and have now and service providers and the other Yoga/Meditation, Mental Health, Suicide Pushpaben Parikh), followed by a embraced as our home. guests as well, and helping fill out with Prevention and Medicare Benefits & beautifully choreographed patriotic Over 600 people attended and availed Patient registration forms, and finding Community Services were provided. Welcome Dance, "Ae Watan" the services provided; including 100 plus their designated spots & booths. FIA Food & snacks were also provided to the (choreography by Sridevi Ram Pandalai, blood testing was done. One can imagine leadership Team, led by Sunil Shah, attending guests. This was a FREE event and performers were: SarirhaSrijith, how popular this event is amongst our Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, Neil Khot were with no charges or costs to the guests. Nisha Roy, Prathiba Varun, Swetha senior citizens, just by looking at the seen visiting each and every booth, and A Special Educational Lecture series JayaPrakash, Sandra Suresh). registration lines which started forming greeting and thanking them for their presented by the specialists was also a A beautiful Lamp Lighting ceremony at 8:30am, a half hour earlier, then the support. part of the Healthcare Fair Event this was performed by the dignitaries present scheduled start time of 9:00am. But Team In this event, between 9:00am to year. Topics & presenters included: at the event, Sunil Shah, Founder FIA was ready to welcome the guests and 12:00pm, for the Healthcare Fair section Cardiology - Dr Paul Nguyen, Dietician - President of FIA Chicago, Chief Guest, the service providers and medical Camp of the program, Medical Camp (Internal Shweta Sheth, Deepti Singh Suri, Consul General Sudhakar Dalela, personnel since 8:00am. Pratibha Medicine, Cardiology, Dentist, Homeopathy - Vidya Joshi, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jairath, Sonia Luther, Richa Chand, Phlebotomy Blood Draws, Alternate Yoga/Meditation - Anu Malhotra. Onkar Singh Sangha, Founder & Past VineetaGulabani, Varsha Visal, Hema Medicine Homeopathy /Ayurveda, With high spirits and keeping the 'Josh President, Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, Shastri, Dr Kamal Patel, VaishalTalati, Nutritionist & Dietician, Registered High! ' as well, Republic Day Cultural President 2020, Smt. Prem Kaur, Mother Sunil Shah, Neil Khot, Gurmeet Singh Nurse Practitioners consultations, Program, began promptly at 12:00pm, to Incoming President 2020, Dhalwan, Ninad Daftari, Shital Daftari, Scans/Imaging, Blood Glucose & enthusiastically hosted by the Masters of contd on Page 32 Leila Janah, CEO and entrepreneur who wanted to end global poverty, dies at 37 SAN FRANCISCO, CA (TIP): Leila world that need to test numerous was a visiting scholar with Stanford Janah, a social entrepreneur who poured artificial intelligence products, University's Program on Global Justice her energy into creating job including self-driving cars and smart and Australian National University's opportunities for the world's poorest hardware. Center for Applied Philosophy and communities, has died at 37, The company has helped more than Public Ethics. Samasource, the artificial intelligence 50,000 people lift themselves out of "We will miss Leila's infectious laugh, company founded by Janah said. poverty and has become one of the her tenacious spirit, and her ability to Samasource confirmed that she passed largest employers in East Africa, inspire all she encountered to be a force away on January 24 due to complications according to Samasource's website. for good in the world," the statement from epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft- "Leila spearheaded a global impact said. tissue cancer. sourcing movement and was a champion Following Janah's death, Wendy Janah was born in upstate New York for environmental sustainability and Gonzalez, the company's chief operating and raised in a suburb of Los Angeles by ending global poverty," the company officer, was named interim CEO of her Indian parents. In 2008, she founded said. Samasource. The longtime business Samasource in Kenya with the mission Besides Samasource, Janah was the partner and friend of Janah spent the to improve the lives of those living below founder and CEO of LXMI, a fair-trade, past five years working "to craft the poverty line. organic skin care company, and Samasource's vision and strategy." The company employs more than 2,900 Samaschool, a non-profit organization Janah is survived by her husband, Leila Janah was the founder and CEO of people in Kenya, Uganda and India, artificial intelligence data company that trains people in digital skills. Tassilo, and her stepdaughter, the Samasource. Photo / courtesy Samasource creating data for companies around the Before founding Samasource, Janah company said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 US 13 Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu Presented his Credentials to President Trump

Ambassador Sandhu being welcomed by Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of India in New Ambassador Sandhu in his office after assuming charge on February 3. York, on his arrival at JFK Airport, en route to Washington. Photo /Jay Mandal-on assignment Photo / Courtesy Embassy of India

CONT FROM PAGE 1 ties. January 2017. Earlier, he was First Special Duty (Press Relations), Ministry of President Trump warmly welcomed Earlier, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's Secretary (Political) at the Embassy of External Affairs from December 1995 to Ambassador Sandhu back to Washington Ambassador, designate to Washington was India, Washington, DC responsible for March 1997, and was responsible for liaison DC and wished him every success in his welcomed by Ambassador Sandeep liaison with the United States Congress with foreign media in India. responsibilities as India's Ambassador to Chakravorty, India's Consul General to from 1997 to 2000. He has also been at the In a distinguished career spanning over the United States. The President fondly New York at John F. Kennedy Airport on Permanent Mission of India to United thirty years in the Indian Foreign Service recalled his friendship with Prime February 3 when Ambassador Sandhu Nations, New York from July 2005 to since 1988, Ambassador Sandhu started Minister Narendra Modi and their several arrived in New York, en route to February 2009. his diplomatic career from former Soviet interactions. Washington. Earlier, Taranjit Singh Prior to his current assignment in Union (Russia) where he worked as Third Ambassador Sandhu conveyed warm Sandhu assumed charge as India's new Washington DC, Ambassador Sandhu was Secretary (Political) / Second Secretary greetings from the President and the Prime Ambassador to the United States on High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka (Commercial) in the Indian Mission from Minister of India to President Trump and February 3, 2020. Upon his arrival, he was from January 2017 to January 2020. He had 1990 to 1992. Following the breakup of the First Lady. Ambassador Sandhu also given a warm welcome by the Deputy also served at the High Commission of Soviet Union, he was sent to open a new added that the vision and guidance Ambassador, Amit Kumar, and other India, Colombo earlier as the Head of the Embassy in Ukraine. He served as Head of provided by Prime Minister Modi and senior officials at the Indian Embassy. He Political Wing from December 2000 to Political and Administration Wings in President Trump in the last three years succeeds Harsh Vardhan Shringla who September 2004. Ambassador Sandhu was Indian Embassy in Kiev from 1992 to 1994. have moved India and the United States becameIndia's new foreign secretary on Consul General of India in Frankfurt from Born on 23 January 1963 in a family of towards greater strategic convergence. Jan 29. Ambassador Taranjit Singh September 2011 to July 2013. He has worked educationists, Ambassador Sandhu studied Ambassador Sandhu affirmed his Sandhu is one of the most experienced in the Ministry of External Affairs in at The Lawrence School, Sanawar and commitment to work towards Indian diplomats on US affairs, having various capacities: as Joint Secretary graduated with History Honors from St. strengthening strategic partnership served in the Indian Mission in (United Nations) from March 2009 to Stephens' College, Delhi. He pursued a between India and the United States, which Washington DC twice earlier. He was August 2011; and later as Joint Secretary Master's Degree in International Relations is anchored in mutual trust and friendship, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of (Administration) heading the Human at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New democratic values and people-to-people India in Washington DC from July 2013 to Resource Division. He was Officer on Delhi. Seattle City Council Passes Resolution against India's CAA and NRC SEATTLE , WA (TIP): Indian American the Third Reich in 1930's Germany," said Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Councilmember Sawant. Seattle), South Asian community members, and "Progressives in America fighting against Trump's activists celebrated the passage of a historic Seattle City bigoted, Islamophobic, and anti-immigrant agenda need Council resolution denouncing the National Register of to be linked with the global fightback against the far Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) right," continued Sawant. "This resolution is in enacted by the government of the Bharatiya Janata solidarity with the courageous youth protests in India, Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in and with the 250 million workers and farmers who India. walked out on January 8 in the largest-ever one-day Seattle City Council is believed to be the first general strike in global history, to protest not only the legislative body in the United States to take a stance on dangerous anti-Muslim and anti-Dalit policies of the far- the CAA and NRC, which have resulted in mass protests right BJP government, but also the economic and strike actions throughout India since the CAA devastation wrought by intensified corruption, rampant passed in December 2019. The resolution was introduced by Indian American City Council privatization and neoliberal policies, and Sawant's resolution explains that Indian Prime member Kshama Sawant, unprecedented inequality." "We welcome the Seattle City Minister Narendra Modi's "right-wing government Muslim people, poor people, and marginalized Council's resolution denouncing the divisive and published an updated NRC, requiring nearly two million communities of their Indian Citizenship and all draconian CAA and NRC. These acts are people in the northeastern state of Assam to prove with democratic rights, and placing large numbers in unconstitutional and designed to disenfranchise several documentary evidence their Indian citizenship or face detention camps and prisons, as already seen in the state million Muslim, Dalits and other minorities in order to detention at mass prisons and detention camps that the of Assam. create a fascist state." said Javed Sikander, spokesperson Indian government has begun to build and fill." "The National Register of Citizens and the Citizenship for the Seattle chapter of the Indian American Muslim The resolution further explains that together, the NRC Amendment Act by the BJP and Modi regime bear Council (IAMC). and CAA threaten to strip hundreds of millions of frightening similarities to the early Nuremberg laws of contd on Page 32 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Delhi election campaigning ends, parties make final push to seek votes Deepak Dwivedi Jairam Thakur (Himachal Pradesh) -- to canvass for its candidates. NEW DELHI (TIP): Marked by the The campaign got bitter when Union BJP aggressively raising the anti-CAA Minister Anurag Thakur, in a rally,egged protests in Shaheen Bagh as a poll issue, the crowd to say 'shoot the traitors', and the AAP hardselling development and the the party's West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma Congress conspicuous by its near made a controversial statement on absence, the bitter, often divisive and Shaheen Bagh. vitriolic campaign for the Delhi elections Both Thakur and Verma were banned ended on Thursday (Feb 6). from campaigning for 72 and 96 hours In their final electioneering push, the respectively and also dropped from the three key parties made last ditch efforts party's star campaigner's list. to seek votes and slugged it out over On Wednesday, Verma was again issues ranging from the Citizenship barred from campaigning while (Amendment) Act, appeasement politics Adityanath was issued a show-cause and unemployment. notice on Thursday for his alleged The campaign that lasted for over three 'biryani for terrorist' remarks. weeks ended at 6 pm on Thursday, just 38 BJP leader and its Model Town hours before the start of voting for the candidate Kapil Mishra was also banned high-stakes Delhi assembly election. from campaigning for 24 hours for his There are 672 candidates in fray for 70 controversial tweets. On the other hand, Assembly seats. Over 1.47 crore total AAP focused its campaign on voters in various categories include development work done by its males (81,05,236), females (66,80,277), government. service voters (11,608), third gender In an interview to PTI, Kejriwal voters (869), and senior citizens (aged 80 assured that the Delhi government's 'free and above) voters (2,04,830), according to schemes' will continue if AAP is voted Delhi CEO Office. back to power and also introduce more On the last day of the campaign, Home schemes if needed. Minister Amit Shah took out three The entire AAP campaign, which roadshow at Seelampur in northeast started before the polls were announced, Delhi, and Hari Nagar and Madipur in was piloted by Kejriwal. He addressed west Delhi. nearly 200 events that included road "During the elections (campaigning), shows, public meetings and town halls. got a chance to communicate with Delhi The AAP held silent marches against the people. Delhi is suffering from anarchy BJP in all 70 constituencies for three days and needs development. It is clear from to protest against Verma's "terrorist" the support for the BJP in Delhi that the remarks. party is going to form the government by The party also launched a door-to-door winning more than 45 seats on February campaign, asking voters to support 11," Shah asserted. Kejriwal if they believed he is a "son of BJP president J P Nadda also took out Delhi" and vote for the BJP if they feel he two roadshows in Nangloi Jat and is a "terrorist". The Congress' campaign Mangolpuri in northwest Delhi while did not match the vigour of its Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia opponents. did a 'padayatra' (walk) in his Patparganj However, as polling day drew closer, the constituency in east Delhi. party jumped into action with former Speeches and tweets with communal prime minister Manmohan Singh undertones, and poll claims that violated addressing a rally in Rajouri Garden on the Model Code of Conduct kept the poll Tuesday while Rahul Gandhi and his authorities on their toes all through the sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed campaign. The BJP, which started the public meetings on Tuesday and campaign with a focus on the Wednesday. development work done by the Centre for The Congress also fielded its chief the national capital, took a sharp turn ministers -- Amarinder Singh (Punjab), and made Shaheen Bagh, the epicentre of Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh) for anti-CAA protest in southeast Delhi, its canvassing. main poll plank. As the campaign ended, Congress' chief The saffron party's campaign saw spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala Prime Minister Narendra Modi address claimed his party may spring a surprise two rallies while Shah addressed many in Delhi like it did in the elections in more. Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief neighbouring Haryana last year. Minister Yogi Adityanath were also in BSP supremo Mayawati also full throttle over the Shaheen Bagh campaigned on Monday for her party protest and attacked the Congress and which has fielded 68 candidates in the the AAP. Assembly polls. This time, both the The BJP till Wednesday had organised Congress and the BJP have given seats to 5,239 campaigning events, said Praveen their allies. Canvassing votes for his Shankar Kapoor, co-convenor of the party candidates in Sangam Vihar and Delhi BJP's media team for election said. Burari seats, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish This includes two rallies by Modi. Kumar targeted Kejriwal over his claims Shah covered 60 constituencies that of development. comprised 'nukkad sabhas', road shows, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has also workers meet, while Nadda criss-crossed fielded candidate from Seemapuri, and across all 70 constituencies, Kapoor its leader Chirag Paswan campaigned for added. him as well as other NDA candidates. Apart from its MPs and MLAs, the BJP While Rashtriya Janta Dal leader also roped in chief ministers of party- Tejashwi Yadav campaigned for its UPA ruled states -- Vijay Rupani (Gujarat), ally as well for his party candidate from Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), N Biren Palam, the Trinamool Congress is Singh (Manipur), M L Khattar (Haryana), backing the AAP. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 INDIA 15

RIGHT TO INTERNET NOT Modi taunts Oppn, calls Rahul FUNDAMENTAL: PRASAD NEW DELHI (TIP): Misconception about the right to Internet being a fundamental right needs to ‘tubelight’; quotes Nehru to be cleared, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, emphasising that the country’s security was equally important. Communications, Information Technology attack Cong on CAA, Kashmir Minister Prasad during the Question Hour said communication of ideas and views through Internet NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime were part of fundamental right to speech and Minister Narendra Modi on expressions. Thursday replied to the Motion of “The Supreme Court has clearly stated that no Thanks in the Lok Sabha. lawyer argued that right to Internet is a fundamental Acknowledging the criticism right. This kind of misconception needs to be offered by MPs like Shashi Tharoor corrected. What the SC has stated is that for and Danish Ali, the prime minister communication of your ideas and views the use of said that he understands that the Internet will also to be held a part of your norm was to tread the traditional fundamental right of speech and expression,” Prasad path. However, he added that the said in reply to a query. Prasad said no one could people voted for a change at the deny abuse of Internet for spreading violence and helm because not only did they terrorism, and Pakistan had been doing it in want a new government but also a Kashmir and ISIS prospered because of Internet. new ethos. "It is the time for those people, who love to tread the Omar, Mehbooba booked under untrodden path," Modi said. Continuing the allegory, Modi PSA on last day of detention said that if the BJP government had continued on the same path as Congress, neither Section 370 would have gone away, nor would the government be able to outlaw the practice of triple talaq and ensure justice for Muslim women. high speed, people have given more always a distant force, but in the "Had we continued with the same power to us in these elections, to past five years we have worked in a thinking as Opposition, Ram carry on with the same way that now Delhi is standing at Janmabhoomi would continue to be momentum," the prime minister the doorstep of North East," Modi SRINAGAR (TIP): Former Jammu and Kashmir a disputed issue; had we continued added. said. chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on the Congress path, we would still The prime minister also referred He also reserved some barbs for were on Thursday night booked under the stringent be waiting for next generation to the discussion over the Bru Rahul. Referring to his '6 mahine Public Safety Act (PSA), barely hours before their fighter plane and the appointment agreement and the Bodo Peace me Modi ko dande marenge' six-month-long "preventive detention" was to come to of a Chief of Defence Scheme," Accord signed by the Centre comment, the prime minister said, an end. Modi claimed, adding that the recently. Modi said, "People are "I am thankful for the warning Earlier in the day,the PSA was also slapped on two government was trying to think and reminding us that what happened issued in advance — because it is a political stalwarts from NC and its arch-rival PDP. work outside the box. in North East is nothing new. tough job, it takes time. But now, I A magistrate accompanied by a police officer Replying to a debate on Motion of When did I ever say that it is a will also increase the number of arrived at Hari Nivas where 49-year-old Omar has Thanks to the President's Address, novel idea. It did happen before, Surya Namaskars in my daily been detained since August 5, the day the Centre the prime minister said the people only the intent was missing. Half- workout to strengthen my back to abrogated the special status of the erstwhile state of the country have seen his hearted attempts were made, bear the burden of further such and also announced its bifurcation into two union government's work between 2014 which is why the efforts were insults. In any case, I have been territories -- Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. and 2019 and gave a bigger mandate never result driven. Now it is for abused so much for the last two He was handed over a warrant issued under the in 2019. the first time that the Bodo accord decades that their negativity PSA, a law which was enacted by his grandfather Modi further asserted that his categorically mentions that all hardly matters." Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah in 1978 initially to government has worked with an demands related to the Bodo issue, Rahul, at this point, rose to check timber smuggling. increased momentum, because the have been finally resolved." intervene, but the prime minister The PSA, which came handy for police force to country was tired of waiting for "Whatever was done earlier was for sent another retort his way and book separatists and militant sympathisers, has two things to change. "People were meeting political ends and hence it said, "I was speaking for the last 30- sections -- 'public order' and 'threat to security of the wondering why is the government remained confined to papers," 40 minutes but it took this long for state'. The former allows detention without trial for in a rush to change things around, Modi added. the current to reach there. Many six months and the latter for two years. but because we were working at a "For the North East, Delhi was tube lights are like this." Omar, who has been junior foreign minister and commerce minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led Cabinet in 2000, was served with a three-page dossier in which he was alleged to have made statements in PM talking of Nehru, Pak, but silent on the past which were "subversive" in nature. Omar, who was the chief minister of the state from 2009 to 2014, rose to fame in 2008 with his famous five minute speech at Parliament when he, despite being main issue of unemployment: Rahul in opposition, supported the Indo-US nuclear deal. "I am a Muslim and I am an Indian," he said. "And NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress saw, that the PM could not give a I see no distinction between the two. I don't know leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at reply,” the former Congress why should I fear the nuclear deal. It is a deal Prime Minister Narendra Modi for president said while speaking to between two countries which, I hope, will become not talking about the main issue of reporters outside Parliament. two equals in the future," Omar had said and warned unemployment and alleged that he Earlier, the government used to that the enemy of Indian Muslims was not America was distracting people by talking talk about economy, Make in India, or deals like these. about other things from Jawaharlal USD 5 trillion, but the prime Omar's father, Farooq Abdullah, was booked under Nehru to Pakistan. minister now does not talk about the PSA in September last year which was reviewed Hitting back at Modi after the the biggest issue facing the country again in December for a period of three months. prime minister replied to the debate and is distracting the people by Similarly, the magistrate and a police officer on the Motion of Thanks to the talking about other things, ranging visited Mehbooba Mufti at the government President’s Address in Lok Sabha, employment. We asked the prime from the Congress and Nehru to accommodation, which had been converted into a Gandhi said the biggest issue before minister repeatedly that you have Pakistan and Bangladesh. subsidiary jail, and was handed over the dossier in the country is of unemployment given a one and a half hour speech Both the prime minister and which her statements from 2010 were cited as reasons and economy, on which the PM did and if for 2 minutes you can tell the Finance Minister Nirmala for keeping her in detention. not speak. youth about employment and what Sitharaman have failed to reply on Mufti's PDP was an ally of the BJP from 2014 and “All youngsters of this country your government has done about issues like providing employment to the two had formed a government in the erstwhile want that after studies—school, it,” he said. youth and putting the economy on state till 2018 when the BJP suddenly withdrew its college, university—they get “You would have seen, youngsters the right track, Gandhi. support and governor's rule was imposed. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 THEATER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 NJSO 2020 - STAR WARS: Two Film Concerts By Mabel Pais

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(Mabel Pais writes on the Arts and Entertainment, Social DRUM TAO's pulse-pounding performances blend With this worldwide achievement and over 200 Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 DEEPIKA, KARTIK IN IMTIAZ ALI’S NEXT FILM? ver since Deepika Padukone and Kartik Aaryan surprised Eviewers with their 'Dheeme Dheeme' challenge, the two's pairing in a film has been hot news. It now appears that Imtiaz Ali might be ready to collaborate with the two in a project, SALMAN KHAN or so he might have hinted. While talking to Mumbai Mirror, Imtiaz Ali happened to mention that ANNOUNCES SOORAJ he has heard rumours about him directing Kartik and Deepika. PANCHOLI'S NEXT Reacting on the same, he stated that uperstar Salman Khan on Tuesday 'something will happen'. “There’s unveiled the first look of the biopic nothing I’ve spoken to her about, but Son Hawa Singh, known as the father hopefully something will happen,” he of Indian boxing, featuring actor Sooraj told the daily. Pancholi. Apart from the 'Dheeme Dheeme' Based on the true story of the iconic video, Kartik and Deepika have heavyweight boxer, the film will be another connection too. Kartik Aaryan directed by Prakash Nambiar. It will be has been paired opposite Sara Ali produced by Sam S Fernandes and Khan for Imtiaz Ali's movie 'Love Aaj Kamlesh Singh Kushwaha. Kal'. Interestingly it is the same movie "Hawa se baatein karega singh (This that featured Deepika Padukone and Singh will fly)," Salman captioned the Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles first look on Twitter. originally. The poster shows a beefed up Sooraj, Sara and Kartik (SarTik)'s 'Love Aaj guzzling a glass of lassi in a boxing ring. Kal' promotions are on in full swing. "Hawa Singh" traced the boxer's They had recently visited Ahmedabad journey from a village boy to a legendary for the same. Their movie, which has figure in the world of boxing. also got the fresh pairing of Sara and A recipient of the Arjuna Award and Kartik on the big screen, is slated for the Dronacharya Award, Singh release on Valentines' Day i.e. dominated Indian and Asian Boxing in February 14, 2020. his weight class for a decade. ANANYA PANDAY DANCED TO SARA ALI KHAN’S AANKH MAREY AT FRIEND’S WEDDING

nanya Panday danced the night away at the sangeet Aceremony of her close friends Isha Biyani and Rahil Shah. In a video shared online by a fan club, she can be seen busting out her best moves to the chartbuster Aankh Marey from Rohit Shetty’s Simmba, which was picturised on Sara Ali Khan. The clip has Ananya looking stunning in a Tarun Tahiliani thread work lehenga as she nails the TAAPSEE PANNU ON HER steps of Aankh Marey. Compliments poured in from fans in THAPPAD CHARACTER: SHE the comments section. “Pehle Akhiyon se Goli mare aur abhi MADE ME GROW UP Dobara Ladki Ankh mare,” one Instagram user wrote. Another aapsee pannu will be back to the big screen with commented, “Omg steps”. Anubhav Sinha's Thappad. The film shows Sara and Ananya have been pitted TTaapsee in the role of a wife who is determined to against each other, professionally as leave her husband and teach him a lesson after he slaps well as personally. Both have been her at a party. linked to Kartik Aaryan and there Playing this character took a toll on Taapsee and she were rumours of a simmering mentioned it in her recent tweet. She wrote, "Amrita ... tension between them. As an actor some characters set you free and some In an interview with Hindustan suffocate you. This was the latter for me... her Times, Ananya refuted all righteousness, her maturity to handle every situation, speculation of a rivalry. “I wouldn’t so well in their respective spaces and kitty. She will share screen space determination deep inside and an infectious calmness say there is a rivalry, but it’s always there is work for everyone. I think with Deepika Padukone and on the outside.... she made me grow up... #Thappad 28th good to have that competitive it’s good to have that competitive Siddhant Chaturvedi in the film. feb!" spirit,” she said, adding that it is spirit in general,” she added. Sara, meanwhile, is gearing up for Taapsee's character in Anurag Kashyap's film “extremely normal” when she and Currently, Ananya is shooting for the release of Imtiaz Ali’s Love Aaj Manmarziyaan was inspired from legendary author- Sara meet. Maqbool Khan’s Khaali Peeli, in Kal. The film also features Kartik poet Amrita Pritam. Manmarziyaan, which also “Sara was in school with me... We which she will be paired opposite Aaryan, Randeep Hooda and Arushi Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal, was a major all are friends and working in the Ishaan Khatter. Apart from this, she Sharma and is scheduled to hit the hit. Taapsee in particular was lauded for her industry together. Everyone is doing also has Shakun Batra’s next in her theatres on February 14. performance in the film. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 HOLLYWOOD 19 MARGOT ROBBIE WANTS MORE MEN TO WATCH FEMALE-DRIVEN FILMS

ctor-producer Margot Robbie HOLLYWOOD LEGEND hopes more men turn up to Awatch female-driven films, like KIRK DOUGLAS her latest Birds of Prey, as she believes they will be able to relate with such PASSES AWAY AT 103 stories. Robbie is returning as Harley irk Douglas, the intense, Quinn in Birds of Prey (And the muscular actor with the dimpled Fantabulous Emancipation of One Kchin who starred in Spartacus, Harley Quinn), on which she also Lust for Life and dozens of other films, serves as producer. helped fatally weaken the blacklist Directed by Cathy Yan, the DC film against suspected Communists and has been penned by Bumblebee scribe reigned for decades as a Hollywood Christina Hodson. Birds of Prey also maverick and patriarch, died on features Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Wednesday, his family said. He was 103. Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as “To the world, he was a legend, an Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as actor from the golden age of movies who Cassandra Cain and Rosie Perez as lived well into his golden years, a Renee Montoya. humanitarian whose commitment to Robbie said she watches films justice and the causes he believed in set regardless of the protagonists gender. a standard for all of us to aspire to,” his "I hope that guys watch films with son Michael Douglas said in a statement female leads as much as they watch on his Instagram account. ones with male leads. 'Cause I watch Kirk Douglas’ death was first reported films despite the gender of the Actors Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie and Ella by People magazine. protagonist and find a way to relate Jay Basco pose for a selfie photo upon arrival at the world premiere of Birds of Prey. His granite-like strength and just on human behaviour. I feel if more underlying vulnerability made the son men watch female-driven content "It was a big priority for me to always This award season has been a let of illiterate Russian immigrants one of they'd find a way to relate as well," the seek opportunities for women because down when it comes to a lack of female the top stars of the 20th century. He 29-year-old actor told Sky News at the they categorically and historically get nominees in the directing categories at appeared in more than 80 films, in roles premiere of the movie. fewer opportunities. However, at the this year's BAFTAs and Oscars and the ranging from Doc Holliday in Gunfight The new film is a spin-off of Suicide end of the day, the best person for the actor hopes next year is better. "I hope at the O.K. Corral to Vincent van Gogh Squad that introduced Robbie as job should get the job and if the best that's not the case next year. I loved a in Lust for Life. Harley Quinn. Robbie said despite person that came in was a guy we lot of movies this year, I loved movies He worked with some of Hollywood’s being a champion of women's rights, would have had a guy directing this that were directed by phenomenal greatest directors, from Vincente she ultimately wanted the best person film, but Cathy was the best person for female directors as well, but yeah, what Minnelli and Billy Wilder to Stanley for the directing job. this job," she added. can you do?" Robbie said. Kubrick and Elia Kazan. Selena Gomez launches MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ: WOULD LOVE beauty makeup line TO PLAY CATWOMAN ollowing in the footsteps of stars like Rihanna, Kesha and Lady FGaga, Selena Gomez is launching her very own makeup line this summer! The 27-year-old singer revealed the exciting news via Instagram on Tuesday, announcing that the brand is called Rare Beauty. The news comes less than a month after Gomez released her third album, also titled Rare. "Guys, I've been working on this special project for two years and can officially say Rare Beauty is launching in @sephora stores in North America this summer!" she captioned a behind- the-scenes video from the planning process. "Follow @rarebeauty and become part of our beautiful community. Here's a tiny sneak. There's more to share AND I can't wait." In the video, Gomez says that "being rare is about being comfortable in ast and Furious star Michelle she’s bad and good and I’m in the yourself." about how you see yourself." Rodriguez says if given a chance, middle when it comes to being good. "I've stopped trying to be perfect," she The brand added to Gomez's message Fshe would love to play DC “I’m pretty bad and good so I would explains. "I just want to be me." on Tuesday via their official Instagram superhero Catwoman. go the DC route ’cause there aren’t a lot "I think Rare Beauty can be more than account, writing, "Our mission is to The actor, 41, said Catwoman was her of really great female superheroes in a beauty brand," she adds. "I want us all shape conversations around beauty, self- favourite from the comic book general and so I need a little edge or I to stop comparing ourselves to each acceptance, and mental health. We want franchise as she is both “bad and can’t play and so Catwoman I think is other and just start embracing our own to help people get more access to support good”. my favourite,” Rodriguez told MTV uniqueness. You're not defined by a and services, and help people feel more “I would love to be a superhero. I International. photo, a like, or a comment. Rare Beauty authentically connected to one another think DC has my favourite superhero, The actor will next reprise her role of isn't about how other people see you; it's and less alone in the world." which is Catwoman. I like her because Letty Oritz in Fast and Furious 9. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 FEATURE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

VALENTINE’S DAY alentine's Day means different things to different people. For Vsome, the day is celebrated with heart-shaped DIY Valentine's Day cards, thoughtful gifts of flowers or jewelry, and romantic Valentine's Day dinner plans. For others, it's simply marked by time spent with a loved one and reading romantic Valentine's Day quotes, or posting a Valentine's Day caption on a cute couples Instagram photo. And to many more, it's just another day on the calendar—one that means very little, if anything at all. But no matter your personal relationship with the day, odds are, you've found yourself wondering about its origins from time to time. How did February 14 first come to be considered the day of love, anyway? What's the origin of Valentine's Day—and why have its romantic themes persisted to this day? Oh, and while we're at it, where does the word "Valentine" come from? As it turns out, nobody really knows the true history behind this storied holiday, nor do any of the theories completely check out. Even historians find themselves arguing over the exact traditions from which the present-day holiday takes inspiration. But here, we're sharing as much as we know about the topic, including the murky origin of Valentine's Day and its interesting history. Surprisingly, its backstory—though not confirmed—is actually quite dark and even a bit bloody. Strange traditions, pagan rituals, and grisly executions abound. If you're not faint of heart though, you'll enjoy learning about everything we've compiled here. Who knows? It might even inform your Valentine's Day wishes! one of these men, Saint Valentine of rest of the festival, or, if the match was Terni, had been secretly officiating successful, for life. WHERE DOES THE WORD weddings for Roman soldiers against However, a University of Kansas VALENTINE COME FROM? the emperor's wishes, making him, in English professor, the late Jack B. some eyes, a proponent of love. Oruch, had a different theory, notes the The day is named, of course, for St. But others believe that St. Valentine's Times: Through research, he Valentine—we all know that by now. But Day was actually designated by Pope determined that the poet Geoffrey why? Who is this mysterious Valentine? Gelasius I in order to replace the Chaucer linked love with St. Valentine According to The New York Times, it's ancient Roman festival Lupercalia. for the first time in his 14th-century possible that the heart-filled holiday is The debaucherous feast fell around works "The Parlement of Foules" and based on a combination of two men. the same time and involved a pagan "The Complaint of Mars." Therefore, There were, after all, two Valentines ritual of naked men whipping women Oruch claimed that Chaucer invented executed on February 14 (albeit in with the blood-soaked hides of Valentine's Day as we know it today. (At different years) by Emperor Claudius II, sacrificial animals (yes, really), which the time of Chaucer's writing, February reports NPR. It's believed that the they believed promoted fertility. 14 also happened to be considered the Catholic Church may have established Following this flagellation was an first day of spring in Britain, since it St. Valentine's Day in order to honor equally strange tradition, in which men was the beginning of birds' mating these men, who they believed to be selected women's names at random to season—perfectly appropriate for a martyrs. What's more, it's possible that decide who would remain together the celebration of affection.) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 FEATURE 21

VALENTINE’S WEEK

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY? Whether or not Chaucer can be fully credited, it is true that he and fellow writer Shakespeare popularized the amorous associations surrounding the day. Soon, people began penning and exchanging love letters to celebrate Valentine's Day, and by the early 1910s, an American company that would one day become Hallmark began distributing its more official "Valentine's Day cards." Flowers, candy, jewelry,and more followed, and the rest, of course, is history. WHAT PART DOES CUPID PLAY ON VALENTINE’S DAY?

It's not all about St. Valentine! Cupid—that winged baby boy often seen on Valentine's Day cards and paraphernalia—is another symbol of this love-filled holiday, and it's easy to understand why. In Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus, goddess of love and beauty. He was known for shooting arrows at both gods and humans, causing them to fall instantly in love with one another. While it's unclear exactly when Cupid was brought into the Valentine's Day story, it's certainly clear why. Valentine’s Week List 2020 The Loveliest week of the year, the Valentine’s week or Love Week! The week starts from 7th of February and ends oh 14th of February.The love week 8th February is marked for the day. with you to see through. starts with the Rose Day followed by Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Chocolate Day Hug Day Promise Day, Hug Day, Kiss Day and Chocolates are for love, and how can Go on! The day says it all! Give your finishes with the Happy Valentines Day. chocolates not find a special place in the bear–est hugs to your dearest ones. week of love! Send chocolates to your Shower your hugs, in a way,so that they Rose Day loved ones to uplift their mood, and to are remembered for some time. And To begin with, the first day of the spread the love. 9th February is marked remember, the more hugs you give, the week in Rose day, a day when lovers for the day. better. 12th February is marked for the greet each other with a red rose So day. basically, it’s a preparation for the Teddy Day propose, which is right next day. So, set Teddies are the cutest and most Kiss Day: the scene by sending that red rose. 7th famous soft toys, loved by every girl. 13th February is kiss day,a golden day February is marked for the day. Gift a soft teddy to your girl, which will to kiss and makeup. Remember to kiss always remind her of you. 10th her forehead too, for it signifies care Propose Day February is marked for the day. and responsibility. It is marked as the day of the propose, as people are free to propose with a rose Promise Day Valentine's Day or ring, and the proposed person may 11th February is Promise Day. It is a And finally, it all culminates to deny it, but is not to have any hard day to make promises together, Valentine’s day on the 14th, when you feelings on it, thus making it a fearless frequently marked by gift giving with it. can get creative in every way to show propose day. Go ahead and open your Make realistic promises that you can that you care, you are responsible, and heart on this day,and propose to him/her. keep with a pure heart, and God will be you love. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 WORLD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Chinese doctor who first warned about China’s novel coronavirus toll soars to coronavirus outbreak dies 636; total confirmed cases over 31,000 BEIJING (TIP): Chinese doctor BEIJING (TIP): The death toll in Li Wenliang, one of the eight China’s novel coronavirus epidemic has whistleblowers who warned other risen to 636 with 73 new mortalities medics of the coronavirus outbreak reported, mostly from the worst-affected but were reprimanded by the police, Hubei province, while the total number died of the epidemic on Feb 6, of confirmed cases has crossed 31,000, official media reported. Chinese health officials said on Li, a 34-year-old doctor who tried February 7. to warn other medics of the Hubei province and its provincial epidemic, died of coronavirus on capital Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus Thursday in Wuhan, the state-run outbreak, reported 69 deaths on Global Times reported. Thursday while Jilin, Henan, He was the first to report about Guangdong and Hainan provinces the virus way back in December reported one each, China’s National last year when it first emerged in Health Commission said. Wuhan, the provincial capital of As many as 73 people died on China’s central Hubei province. Thursday, while another 3,143 new cases He dropped a bombshell in his of infection were reported, taking the medical school alumni group on the total number of confirmed cases of popular Chinese messaging app infection to 31,161 from 31 provincial- WeChat that seven patients from a level regions, the commission said. local seafood market had been A total of 1,540 patients infected with diagnosed with a SARS-like illness the virus have been discharged from local seafood market had been diagnosed to countries over cancellation of flights and quarantined in his hospital. hospital after recovery by the end of with a SARS-like illness and to China due to virus fears. Li explained that, according to a Thursday, it said, highlighting that a quarantined in his hospital. Soon after “As some countries have taken such test he had seen, the illness was a large number of people are getting he posted the message, Li was accused of excessive steps as suspending flights, coronavirus—a large family of cured. rumour-mongering by the Wuhan police. ICAO (International Civil Aviation viruses that includes severe acute The Chinese officials said 19 foreign He was one of the several medics Organisation) has also issued bulletins respiratory syndrome (SARS) which nationals living in the country had been targeted by the police for trying to blow and encouraged all countries to follow led to 800 death in China and the confirmed of contracting the novel the whistle on the deadly virus in the WHO recommendations,” a world in 2003. coronavirus as of Thursday, but did not early weeks of the outbreak. spokesperson said. Li told his friends to warn their disclose their nationalities. Meanwhile, China on Thursday “We deplore and oppose those loved ones privately. But within The deceased on Thursday also opened a new 1,500-bed makeshift countries who went against WHO’s hours screenshots of his messages included Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, hospital especially built for virus professional recommendations and had gone viral — without his name one of the eight whistle-blowers who patients, days after a 1,000-bed hospital ICAO’s bulletins and have lodged stern being blurred. warned other medics of the coronavirus started functioning with prefabricated representations with them,” she said. “When I saw them circulating outbreak but were reprimanded by the wards and isolation rooms in Wuhan. Several international airlines, online, I realised that it was out of police. Li, the 34-year-old doctor, died due Chinese officials argue that the death including Air India and IndiGo, have my control and I would probably be to coronavirus on Thursday in Wuhan. toll and confirmed cases are rising in cancelled flights to China over fears of punished,” Li was quoted as saying He was the first to report about the Hubei province because of lack of the virus spreading across the world, a CNN recently. virus back in December last year when it enough hospitals and beds. move which Beijing described as being Soon after he posted the message, emerged in Wuhan. He dropped a Officials also started setting up tent against WHO guidelines. Li was accused of rumour- bombshell in his medical school alumni hospitals and mobile clinics to treat the Many countries, including India and mongering by the Wuhan police. group on the popular Chinese messaging growing number of patients. the US, have also announced travel bans. He was one of several medics app WeChat that seven patients from a China also lodged diplomatic protests PTI targeted by the police for trying to blow the whistle on the deadly virus Finland to offer new fathers in the early weeks of the outbreak. Unbelievable! Baboon ‘grooms’ Overall 564 people have died in as much paid leave as China due to the virus and 28,018 confirmed cases have been reported lion cub in South African safari mothers from 31 provincial-level regions, the HELSINKI (TIP): Finland's woman-led centre- National Health Commission KRUGER NATIONAL PARK While some are happy at this cross left government plans to nearly double the length reported on Thursday. — PTI (TIP): A video of a baboon species bond, others are of the of paternity leave to give new fathers the same nurturing a lion cub up on top of a opinion that the lion cub may not amount of paid time off work as new mothers, it UK ex-PM’s guard tree in South Africa’s Kruger survive for long on the branches. announced on Wednesday. leaves gun on plane, National Park is being widely shared Ill-informed Tweeple even suggest Paid paternity leave will be extended to nearly on social media. that the baboon cannot make the lion seven months, in line with maternity leave. faces probe The video shared by YouTube page cub learn hunting techniques, so the Around half can be given to the other parent. LONDON (TIP): London’s Kruger Sightings was shot by Kurt cub would likely die of hunger. Pregnant women are also entitled to a month of Metropolitan Police are Schultz of Kurt Safari, reported the Baboons are carnivores and are pregnancy leave before the expected date of birth. investigating after former PM David Daily Mail. known to hunt around. Minister of Health and Social Affairs Aino- Cameron’s bodyguard reportedly In the video, the adult baboon can Some even fear that baboon might Kaisa Pekonen said the aim of the "radical left his gun in an airplane be seen sitting on a marula tree and itself kill and eat the cub. A user reform" was both to improve gender equality and bathroom. The Daily Mail as the sun shines through the leaves, wrote: "I'd be curious to see how that to boost a declining birth rate. newspaper reported that the it turns around to reveal that it is ends. At some point the lion cub will "This enables better equality between parents weapon found on a trans-Atlantic holding a lion cub which is crying need milk and somehow I doubt the and diversity among families," she said. She noted flight was handed to flight out feebly and clearly in distress. The baboon will be able to that other countries such as Sweden and Iceland attendants. The Sun reported that video is captioned: "Watch the accommodate." Another wrote: "This had seen increases in their birth rates after passports belonging to Cameron incredible and never-before-seen is how our ancestors adopted their offering more leave for fathers. and the officer were also found. moment a male baboon stole a lion first cat millions of years ago." A Finland's governing coalition is made up of five Police said the officer involved had cub and starts grooming it, while it post read: "Baboons have been parties, all led by women, of whom four are under since been removed from is alive and healthy." known to kidnap feral dog puppies 35 years old. operational duties. AP The video shows the baboon likely and raise them to adults and Increasing gender equality has been one of the adopting the big cat cub. Twitter is basically keep them as pets who government's aims since it took office in skeptical about the outcome though. knows what will happen here..." AP December.- Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 WORLD 23

Scotland minister quits Palestinian killed in West Bank; Israeli over messages to teenager troops hurt in Jerusalem ramming LONDON (TIP): Scotland’s finance minister resigned on Feb 6 hours JERUSALEM (TIP): A car ran down a before he was due to deliver his annual group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem budget, after he reportedly sent early on February 6 in a suspected hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old Palestinian attack and, in a separate boy on social media. Derek Mackay incident, Israeli troops shot dead a said, “I am truly sorry.” Mackay is not Palestinian during clashes in the accused of breaking the law, but occupied West Bank, authorities said. Scottish Labour Party leader Richard Long-simmering Palestinian unrest Leonard said his behaviour had been has been stoked anew by anger at U.S. “nothing short of predatory.” AP President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan, which was embraced by Sir Philip Barton to Israel and rejected by the Palestinians take charge as UK when it was announced last week. The Jerusalem car-ramming took envoy to India place on David Remez Street, which is LONDON (TIP): : The UK close to the Arab neighbourhoods of government on Feb 6 announced eastern parts of the city that career diplomat Sir Philip Barton as Palestinians want for a state. A theatre the new British High Commissioner to and late-night restaurants and bars are India, to succeed outgoing envoy Sir also located along the street. Dominic Asquith. The UK Foreign and A military spokeswoman said 12 Commonwealth Office (FCO) said soldiers were injured. They were sight- Barton will take charge at the British seeing after coming to the city to be High Commission in New Delhi in the sworn in upon completing basic in the 2018 killing of a Jewish settler. out nightly air strikes against sites coming weeks of Spring. Barton is training. Troops opened fire at Palestinians who belonging to Gaza's ruling Hamas currently the Director General of The Magen David Adom ambulance shot and threw bombs at them in Jenin, Islamists. Hamas praised the West Bank Consular and Security at the FCO. PTI service said a total of 14 people were the spokesman said. clashes and Jerusalem attack. injured, including one admitted to Palestinian medics said a Palestinian "The spreading resistance and clashes Australian PM Scott hospital with severe injuries and police officer was also seriously by our people in the West Bank and their Morrison announces another with moderate injuries. wounded by Israeli gunfire in the resistance in the heart of occupied "The incident is being investigated as a incident. The military did not Jerusalem is an active response against Cabinet reshuffle terror attack," a police spokesman said. immediately comment on that account. the destructive Trump deal," said Hamas SYDNEY (TIP): Australia’s Prime The driver was still at large. On Wednesday,Israeli troops shot dead spokesman Hazem Qassem. Minister Scott Morrison on Feb 6 "It is just a matter of time - and not a 17-year-old Palestinian elsewhere in The Palestinians, who have long announced a Cabinet reshuffle much time - until we get our hands on the West Bank, saying he had thrown a shunned the Trump administration, following the resignations of two the attacker. Terrorism will mot defeat fire-bomb at them during a violent accusing it of bias towards Israel, say the senior ministers. us, we will win," Israeli Prime Minister protest against Trump's peace plan. He peace plan falls far short of their Morrison said Keith Pitt—a well- Benjamin Netanyahu said in a was the first fatality since Trump's plan demands for territorial and other rights. known supporter of nuclear power statement. In the West Bank city of was unveiled. Washington deems many of those and the country’s coal industry—will Jenin, a 19-year-old man was shot dead There have also been several days of demands unrealistic. become Australia’s minister for by troops while throwing rocks at them, violence across the border with the Gaza Israel supports the Trump plan, which mining and resources. Palestinians said. Strip. Palestinians have launched mortar would give it much of what it has sought David Littleproud, Australia’s An Israeli military spokesman said shells, rockets and balloon-borne for decades, including sovereignty over minister for drought, will combine troops came to Jenin to demolish the explosives into Israel, causing panic but nearly all the occupied land on which it that role with the responsibility of home of a Palestinian who was involved no serious casualties. Israel has carried has built settlements. Reuters overseeing the country’s A$60 billion ($40 billion) agricultural sector. The appointments come after Bridget McKenzie was forced to resign Brexit, homelessness dominate in Irish election from her post as the minister of DUBLIN (TIP): Ireland goes to the last month. agriculture on Sunday after an polls on Saturday, with Prime Minister Both centre-right parties, Fianna Fail independent audit found money from a Leo Varadkar touting his successful agreed to prop up Fine Gael during the A$100 million sports development fund handling of Brexit, but facing pressure uncertainty of Britain’s prolonged EU was used to target votes ahead of last over housing and healthcare. departure, but the former argues that it year’s federal election. A late surge in support for the should now take the lead. Matt Canavan resigned earlier this republican Sinn Fein party, once the “The idea that Ireland cannot change week as minister for mining and voice of the IRA paramilitary group, also its government because of Brexit is resources amid a fracture in the threatens to shake up the political cynical and desperate in equal measure,” National Party—the junior partner in landscape. said Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin. Morrison’s coalition government. Varadkar’s Fine Gael party has led a Fianna Fail says the government’s Reuters minority government with the main efforts to shockproof the economy from opposition party, Fianna Fail, since the Brexit need to “rapidly increase” in 3 die, 179 injured as 2016 election. preparation for the risk that trade talks plane skids off at Just a few months after that, Britain with Britain fail. voted to leave the European Union—and But there is little real differentiation Istanbul airport in Turkey Brexit has dominated Irish politics decades of violence over British control. between the parties, driving voter ISTANBUL (TIP): Three people since. Varadkar won plaudits for his role in apathy. have died and 179 were injured when a Britain’s exit on January 31, under the securing the agreement, but has warned “The approach to phase two of the plane skidded off the runway at an terms of a last-minute EU divorce deal, of more uncertainty to come, as Britain Brexit talks—trade talks—is not going to Istanbul airport, caught fire and split eased immediate fears of a damaging seeks a longer-lasting trade deal with the be substantially different regardless of into three after landing in rough split between London and the bloc, EU by December. who wins this election,” said Jonathan weather. Live images broadcast on which includes Ireland. And he has presented himself as the Evershed, from University College Cork. Turkish television showed several It set up a transition period during man to deliver on the next stage. “I think basically people know that people climbing through a large crack which trade ties continue, and “A failure to secure a trade deal would and there was very limited political in the severed aircraft and escaping maintained Ireland’s open border with be a major threat and an existential capital in it for the Irish government,” he onto one of the wings at the rear. Northern Ireland, which suffered threat to our economy in 2021,” he said told AFP. AFP AFP THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 HERE’S HOW TO SPRING FOOD CORNER CLEAN YOUR SKIN s the days get longer and the temperatures begin to shin Aup, off go the jumpers and boots and on come the skin- exposing garbs and flip-flops. During spring, your heart might be enjoying the season's magic, but your skin is crying out with the winter blues - dry,scaly,rough, spots on heels, knees and elbows as well as stressed-out, overheated, undernourished skin on your face and body. CHICKEN TANDOORI WRAP With a forecast of brighter days ahead, it's time to spring clean your Ingredients skin-care routines. Dr. Anup Dhir, Senior Consultant, Chicken Fillets - 4, chopped, boneless, skinless Cosmetic Surgeon, Apollo Onion - 1/4 cup, sliced Hospitals, New Delhi, says, "The Tomatoes - 2, sliced/chopped harsh winter can have a Green Chilli - 1, chopped detrimental effect on the skin, so Garlic - 2 cloves, chopped spring is the time to rejuvenate it. temperature, oilier is the skin. And According to Dr. Dhir, when warm Ginger - 1 tblsp, peeled, chopped The most important skin care so, it's important to use a lighter weather arrives one should "eat Plain Yogurt - 125 gms regime for spring is exfoliation and moisturizer during spring. fresh fruits and vegetables and Coriander Leaves - handful, chopped hydration to get rid of the dead, Sunflower oil and vitamin E work drink lots of water." Curry Powder - 1/2 tsp flaky winter skin to reveal the as emollients that trap moisture Conventional wisdom tells us that Plain Rotis as required (leftovers or fresh) healthy glow." inside skin cells, keeping the skin drinking more water will have a Salt as per taste He adds, "You can buy a good, hydrated. But if you prefer not to positive impact on skin, providing a gentle exfoliator or use a homemade switch to a new moisturizer, you can younger-looking, radiant Method one, like with combining sugar and try mixing some rosewater into complexion. However, definitive Coarsely grind the garlic, ginger and green chillies. coconut oil or oatmeal and honey." your winter one. research on any positive effects Combine this with the yogurt and small handful of In scientific terms, there exists Dr. Dhir next suggests using a water consumption has on the skin coriander leaves. the phenomenon called the Hayflick "high factor sunscreen cream." If is scarce. Grind again until well mixed. limit, which is the number of times you like dolling up, you can use the When it comes to skin, the phrase Sprinkle some salt and mix well. a normal cell population will divide sunblock beneath your makeup. "you are what you eat" cannot be Add the curry powder and mix well. Reserve some before it stops. For human skin, that Sunscreen is a must-have year- truer. Foods like bell peppers, of this mixture. number is around 50, suggesting round, but as for the spring and mushroom, shellfish, strawberries, Add the chopped chicken pieces and mix well until that each skin cell is only allowed to summer, it becomes crucial, when sunflower seeds and others can give evenly coated. rejuvenate itself 50 times before it more of your skin is exposed for you a spring glow. Keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes. becomes useless. longer periods of time. It helps you A diet rich in antioxidants like Heat a nonstick pan over medium flame. Exfoliation takes away the dead stay vigilant. Non-chemical carotenenes, vitamins A and E, Cook the chicken until slightly browned and cooked skin cells from the top layer of the sunscreens with ingredients like algae and EFAs is extremely through, turning from time to time. skin, to stimulate new cell growth, titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide beneficial for springtime skin as it Alternatively you can place it in a baking tray lined below the surface of the skin. The are a better choice as these do not will kick-start sluggish skin with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a consensus is that a gentle and mild react with skin the way harsher conditions and reveal a brighter, preheated oven at 170C. exfoliant, once a week, is enough for chemicals do. rejuvenated complexion. To the reserved yogurt mixture add the onions, most skin types. Also, a research, conducted in Spring is a great time to let your tomatoes and some coriander leaves. Dr. Dhir further says, "Remember Australia and published in the skin go au natural and lighten up on Mix well. to use a good moisturiser to make Journal of Clinical Oncology, the makeup. Warmer days mean Warm the chapatis and place them on a flat surface. the skin supple and soft." demonstrated that regular sweating, which can leave a mess on Divide the chicken and the salad between the Seasonal changes can cause our sunscreen use can prevent the most your face if you wear a lot of chapatis. skin to undergo considerable deadly form of skin cancer, makeup and can lead to clogged Roll them up tightly and serve at once. modifications - higher the melanoma. pores and acne. Cut them in halves if desired. MAKE RICE WATER AN ESSENTIAL PART OF YOUR SKINCARE REGIMEN ice is widely consumed across the treats sunburns. globe, especially Asia, and is a It is very good for sensitive skin. It Rstaple in many cuisines. It is the naturally soothes skin agricultural commodity with the third- inflammation, rashes and helps in highest worldwide production, after treating acne and pimples. sugarcane and maize. But did you know It also calms the redness of an acne that rice is not only delicious to eat, it breakout as it acts as an astringent also has additional benefits that leave the on the skin by tightening the pores. skin feeling beautiful. In fact, rice water It is advisable to refrigerate rice has myriad properties that make it a water before applying it on the face wonderful addition to our skincare using a cotton pad. Leave it for 10 regimens. Loaded with vitamins, minutes at least and rinse it with minerals and amino acids, it makes the water. skin look healthy. It helps to get rid of dark age spots, Regular use of rice water helps and to minimize free radical minimise the appearance of pores, and damages from the environment. promotes cell growth. In addition, it Rice water is rich in minerals, makes your skin soft and helps balance antioxidants, Vitamin B and its pH levels. Which is why, there are Vitamin E. It also smoothes the skin many beauty products that contain rice So in case you plan to include the Rice water can be used as a natural texture, addresses as the main ingredient. It is also one of cereal grain in your beauty regime, here sunscreen which protects one’s skin hyperpigmentation, tightens skin, the prominent ingredients found in are some benefits you need to know from harmful UV rays. Similarly, it reduces pore sizes and leaves a soft Korean skincare brands. about: can work as a natural cream that porcelain-like finish for the face. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 HEALTH 25 PROTECT YOURSELF FROM A VIRUS

aving a cold is a miserable experience—no doubt about Hthat. Snuffling, sneezing, coughing, and feeling exhausted— we've all been there. Colds, however, are not just unpleasant—they present a very realpublic health problem. Here's how to stop a virus before it starts, with everything you need to know about them, too. What Causes a Cold? PLANT-BASED DIET MAY HELP A cold is an infection of your upper airways, caused by a virus. LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK Around 50% are caused by the human rhinovirus (HRV). HRV iets with reduced sulphur amino acids—which belongs to the Picornaviridae occur in protein-rich foods, such as meats, dairy, family. It is an RNA virus whose Dnuts and soy—are associated with a decreased genetic makeup has been risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study. extensively studied. The remaining Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. A colds are caused by other viruses subcategory, called sulfur amino acids, including such as the respiratory syncytial played card games for 12 hours the influenza virus. Generally, methionine and cysteine, play various roles in virus (RSV), parainfluenza and the with their non-infected opponents. people suffering from flu feel metabolism and health. corona virus. By the end of the study period, 56% weaker and look sicker. They “For decades, it has been understood that diets of the 18 opponents were now usually have other symptoms such restricting sulphur amino acids were beneficial for Is There a Cure infected. as headache, joint and muscle longevity in animals,” said John Richie, a professor at for a Cold Yet? In another study, subjects were aches and pains, fever with chills Pennsylvania State University in the US. artificially infected with HRV.The and sweats. “This study provides the first epidemiologic Nope. These viruses were first virus was then detected on 40% of An attack of flu can be very evidence that excessive dietary intake of sulphur identified in the 1950s, but despite 60 their hands and 6% of articles serious for the elderly or for people amino acids may be related to chronic disease years of research, sadly there is still found in the home. who have a lowered immune outcomes in humans,” Richie said. no cure! In that time we sent a Mind that playing cards for 12 system. It's important with a The study,published in the journal Lancet EClinical bunch of people to the moon, and hours straight may cause worse serious systemic illness not to miss Medicine, examined the diets and blood biomarkers of designed an Instant Pot and figured problems than catching HRV.We a potentially life-threatening more than 11,000 participants from a national study in out a way to have it delivered to our recommend spending that time condition such as meningitis or the US. home in a day. cooking stew in an Instant Pot. septicaemia. It found that participants who ate foods containing The coating of the viral cell fewer sulphur amino acids tended to have a decreased wall—the capsid—contains several What Are Symptoms How Does My Body risk for cardiometabolic disease based on their specific capsid proteins. These have of a Common Cold Fight the Virus? bloodwork. a high propensity for genetic The researchers compiled a composite mutation—which is why new The incubation period for the The body has a complex immune cardiometabolic disease risk score based on the levels infections are common, and HRV virus is just under 2 days. system. Cells called macrophages of certain biomarkers in participants’ blood after a 10- producing a vaccine has so far not Symptoms are at their worst days 1- are circulating all the time in your 16 hour fast including cholesterol, triglycerides, been possible. 3, often last 7-10 days, and can last 3 bloodstream. These recognize glucose and insulin. weeks. foreign particles and destroy them. “These biomarkers are indicative of an individual’s How Do Viruses Work The most common symptoms are However, if the virus is risk for disease, just as high cholesterol levels are a Once the HRV virus lands on the a sore throat, runny nose, runny multiplying rapidly, the numbers risk factor for cardiovascular disease,” Richie said. cell surface, such as the skin lining eyes and feeling lethargic and rapidly overwhelm the “Many of these levels can be impacted by a person’s the inside of your nose, it attaches unwell. Children often have a fever, macrophages. Other white blood longer-term dietary habits leading up to the test,” he to the host cell, gains entry, and but this is not so common in adults. cells called B-lymphocytes and T- said. reproduces inside the cell to Children aged under 2 have 4-6 lymphocytes are summoned. The researchers found that higher sulphur amino produce more viral particles. The colds per year, whereas adults have B-lymphocytes attach to the virus acid intake was associated with a higher composite host cell then ruptures to allow the on average only one per year. and produce antibodies which kill cardiometabolic risk score after accounting for new viral particles to escape and the virus. T-lymphocytes kill virus- potential confounders like age, sex and history of these are then ready to attack If It’s Not a Cold, infected cells. Small numbers of B diabetes and hypertension. further host cells. What Could It Be? and T lymphocytes persist which They also found that high sulphur amino acid intake remember the virus and are quick was associated with every type of food except grains, How Do I Catch a Cold? Doctors may find it difficult to be to attack the virus next time if you vegetables and fruit. Catching a cold has nothing to do sure of the diagnosis, as several are re-infected. “Meats and other high-protein foods are generally with feeling cold! other conditions can present with higher in sulphur amino acid content,” said Zhen You catch the virus by either similar symptoms. Why Does My Temperature Dong, lead author of the study. breathing it in, by skin to skin Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Rise, And I Feel Pain? contact or by touching an object causes a runny nose with sneezing, harboring viral particles on its but a sore throat is unusual. If the The symptoms of the disease PAGE SPONSORED BY surface. throat is very sore, this raises the process reflect what is happening The virus can live outside the possibility of streptococcal inside the body. The presence of DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND body for several days in the correct pharyngitis (bacterial). Facial pain the virus leads to an increase in environmental conditions and up to and nasal discharge occur when body temperature. The virus DR. SATISH ANAND two hours on a skin surface. It the sinuses have become infected. cannot survive unless conditions Former Chairman, Board of usually enters the body through the Similarly, infection of the eardrum are favorable, and so the rise in Trustees, AAPI National nasal passages—not through the produces severe ear pain, which temperature is part of the body's E-Mail: mouth. may follow on from a cold—with an response to defeat it. [email protected] episode of otitis media. The immune system works by How Likely Am signaling different cells and cell I to Catch a Cold? How to Tell If You Have processes using chemical GITANJLI ANAND a Cold or the Flu? messengers—called cytokines. The Former President, India Viral transmission takes place defence process is called Association of Long Island very easily. One common difficulty is how to inflammation. The symptoms of (IALI) In one experiment, 18 subjects— distinguish a common cold from an inflammation are warmth, redness, E-mail: artificially infected with HRV— attack of influenza—"flu" caused by swelling and pain. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 THIS SOLAR PANEL COULD GENERATE ELECTRICITY EVEN AT NIGHT ith Climate Change knocking at our door, countries around the world are trying to Wreduce their dependence on fossil fuel and embrace renewable energy. Some parts of the world have taken the solar panel technology quite seriously APPLE’S ‘CARKEY’ LETS YOU but as beneficial as these panels are, solar power plants cannot generate electricity at night. UNLOCK AND START YOUR But what if these solar panels could operate around the clock? According to a study published in the ACS CAR WITH YOUR IPHONE Photonics, it is possible to design solar panels that can produce energy during the night. pple wants you to use your iPhone to unlock How do the anti-solar cells work? your car. While the feature is not yet out, but it Acould be released sooner than expected. A regular solar cell generates power when it absorbs As discovered by 9to5Mac, references to a new photons of light from the sun to generate a voltage ‘CarKey’ feature have been found in iOS 13.4 beta. The across the device for the current to flow. However, in feature seems to allow users to replace your car keys these specially designed photovoltaic cells, light is with an iPhone. But how does this feature work in the instead emitted to generate current and voltage, which first place? go in the opposite direction but still produce energy. Well, you need to hold your iPhone or Apple Watch The drawback of these “anti-solar cells” or near an NFC-enabled car to use your iPhone as a car thermoradiative cells, at the moment, is that the key.It appears that the digital key will be stored in the electricity produced is way lower than the power Wallet app. Most importantly, you might be able to generated by the conventional solar cells. share your CarKey with some other member of your According to the authors of the paper — Jeremy family. Cool isn’t it? Munday, professor in the Department of Electrical and cooling for hundreds of years and researchers have Evidently, CarKey won’t require authentication Computer Engineering at University of California, been exploring the use of thermoradiative cell that with your FaceID, similar to how Express Transaction Davis and graduate student Tristan Deppe — generates power by radiating heat to its surroundings. cards work. This means that you will be able to unlock photovoltaic cell could generate up to 50 watts of power Munday says that the thermoradiative cell pointed at or lock your car for up to 5 hours even if they have run per square meter under ideal conditions at night, which the night sky would emit infrared light because it is out of battery. is about a quarter of what a conventional solar panel warmer than outer space. According to the study, the Unlocking or locking your car with a smartphone can generate in daytime. device would work during the day as well, if steps were isn’t a new concept. Last year, Huawei had launched a Munday says that an object that is hot compared to its taken to either block direct sunlight or point it away digital car key app that allows owners to control their surroundings will radiate heat as infrared light. Since from the sun. cars using an Android phone and share a virtual car space is cold, if you have a warm object and point it at This would allow this new type of solar cell to operate key with up to four users. At the moment, the Hyundai the sky, it will radiate heat toward it. He says that around the clock and provide an intriguing option to Digital Car key only supports new Sonata sedans. people have been using this phenomenon for nighttime balance the power grid over the day-night cycle. Twitter to label altered media, Get a Paranoid for your smart speaker remove if it may cause harm mart speakers are a great convenience. But as of late, a good chunk of smart speaker witter will begin to label and in some cases remove Susers have been worried about who is doctored or manipulated photos, audio and videos listening in to what they have to say. Adding to Tthat are designed to mislead people. the worry is the fact that most users don’t enable The company said Tuesday that the new rules prohibit the physical mute button, letting Amazon Echos sharing synthetic or manipulated material that’s likely to and Google Homes listen to whatever they are cause harm. Material that is manipulated but isn’t saying nearby, even before the wake word is necessarily harmful may get a warning label. uttered. Under the new guidelines, the slowed-down video of This is the problem Paranoid hopes to tackle. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in which she appeared to slur Yes, as the name suggests, this is a product for her words could get the label if someone tweets it out after those who are paranoid about their privacy. So the rules go into effect March 5. If it was proven that it also Paranoid — available in three configurations — causes harm, Twitter could also remove it. will try and block a smart speaker’s ability to But deciding what might cause harm could be difficult to hear conversations it is not supposed to. There is define, and some material will likely fall into a gray area. the Paranoid Home Button, a USB-powered “This will be a challenge and we will make errors along button-pusher that physically turns on and off a the way – we appreciate the patience,” Twitter said in a blog against hate speech or abuse, for instance, success will be smart speaker’s mute button when it hears the post. “However, we’re committed to doing this right.” measured in how well the company enforces it. Critics say Paranoid wake word. The Paranoid Home Wave, Twitter said it considers threats to the safety of a person or even with rules in place, enforcement can be uneven and meanwhile, generates noise near the speaker so a group serious harm, along with risk of mass violence or slow. that it can’t hear anything else. When the wake widespread civil unrest. But harm could also mean threats This is likely to be especially true for misinformation, word is uttered these noises stop and the speaker to people’s privacy or ability to freely express themselves, which can spread quickly on social media even with can hear you — this is ideal for models without a Twitter said. This could include stalking, voter safeguards in place. Facebook, for instance, has been using physical mute button. And for the really suppression and intimidation epithets and “material that third-party fact-checkers to debunk false stories on its site paranoid users is the Paranoid Home Max option aims to silence someone.” for three years. While the efforts are paying off, the battle where you send the device to the company for an Google, Facebook, Twitter and other technology services against misinformation is far from over. internal configuration. are under intense pressure to prevent interference in the Twitter said it was committed to seeking input from its Thomas Stachura, Inventor of Paranoid & 2020 U.S. elections after they were manipulated in four users on such rules. Twitter said it posted a survey in six CEO of Pleasant Solutions, the company behind years ago by Russia-connected actors. On Monday, Google’s languages and received 6,500 responses from around the the product, says they are ”solving a tension YouTube clarified its policy around political manipulation, world. According to the company, the majority of between technology and privacy”. Paranoid is reiterating that it bans election-related “deepfake” videos. respondents said misleading tweets should be labeled, aimed at all smart speaker brands, “but initially Facebook has also been ramping up its election security though not everyone agreed on whether they should be we are supporting several models of Amazon efforts. As with many of Twitter’s policies, including those removed or left up. Echo and Google Home”. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 BIZ & FINANCE 27 Coronavirus fears wipe $393 billion off China’s stock BEIJING (TIP): Investors erased $393 billion from China’s benchmark stock index, sold the yuan and dumped commodities as fears about the spreading coronavirus and its economic ABU DHABI’S ETIHAD SELLS impact drove selling on the first day of trade in China since the Lunar 38 PLANES FOR $1 BILLION New Year. A nearly 8% plunge on the DUBAI (TIP): Abu Dhabi’s long-troubled Etihad Shanghai composite index was its Airways said it would sell 38 aircraft to an investment biggest daily fall in more than four firm and a leasing company in a deal valued at USD 1 years. The Chinese yuan blew past billion, the latest cost-cutting measure by the United the 7-per-dollar mark and Shanghai- Arab Emirates’ national carrier. traded commodities from palm oil Etihad said it would sell 38 aircraft — 22 Airbus to copper hit their maximum down A330s and 16 Boeing 777-300ERs — in the deal with limits. investment firm KKR and leasing firm Altavair The wipeout came even as the AirFinance. KKR said the Boeing 777-300ERs will “be central bank made its biggest cash leased back to Etihad upon purchase in early 2020,” injection to the financial system much about it is unknown, and injected $173.81 billion into money while the Airbus A330s will go to international clients. since 2004 and despite apparent authorities’ drastic response is markets through reverse bond Etihad described the move as being in line with “the regulatory moves to curb selling. likely to drag on economic growth. repurchase agreements, the largest third year of its transformation program.” “The deal The total number of deaths in “This will last for some time,” said such move since 2004, according to offers us flexibility while ensuring we stand by our China from the coronavirus rose to Iris Pang, Greater China economst DBS analysts. It also cut the interest sustainability targets and maintain a fleet of the most 361 by Sunday, compared with 17 on at ING. rate on those short-term funding fuel-efficient, technologically advanced aircraft,” the January 23, when Chinese markets “It’s uncertain whether factory facilities by 10 basis points. airline said in a statement. last traded. workers, or how many of them, will China’s securities regulator Etihad’s website lists itself as having a fleet of 102 “You wanted to know what a real return,” she said. “We haven’t yet moved to limit short selling and aircraft. It no longer lists its A330s among its fleet, decoupling from China might look seen corporate earnings since the urged mutual fund managers not to having said it would begin phasing those aircraft out. like, or what a ‘What if everyone (spread of the) coronavirus. sell shares unless they are facing The 16 Boeing 777s it will sell and lease back just stayed at home and didn’t buy Restaurants and retailers may have investor redemptions, persons represent 15 per cent of its current fleet. anything?’ economic thought- very little sales.” aware of the matter said. Since 2016, Etihad has lost a total of USD 4.75 billion experiment looks like? Well here More than 2,500 stocks fell by the China to cut tariffs on $75 billion in as its strategy of aggressively buying stakes in you are, folks,” Rabobank strategist daily limit of 10%. The Shanghai airlines from Europe to Australia to compete against Michael Every said in an afternoon Composite closed down 7.7% at US imports: Official Emirates and fellow rival Qatar Airways exposed the note. 2,746.6, its lowest since August and a China will cut punitive tariffs on company to major losses. The yuan began onshore trade at modest recovery from early trade, USD 75 billion in US imports by half Etihad lost USD 1.28 billion in 2018. It has yet to its weakest this year and was down when it was down nearly 9%.The starting February 14, the release results for 2019. 1.2% by the afternoon, sliding past People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said government said on Thursday, a the symbolic 7-per-dollar level to the stocks plunge had irrational or month after Beijing and Air India has dues of Rs 822 cr close at 7.0257. even panic elements, triggered by Washington signed a truce in their Shanghai-traded oil, iron ore, herd behaviour, in a newspaper trade war. towards VVIP charter flights copper and soft commodities commentary published after The reduction will apply to tariffs contracts all posted sharp drops, markets closed. of five per cent and 10 per cent that MUMBAI (TIP): Cash-strapped Air India, which is catching up with sliding global The sell-off cast a pall over Asia, were imposed on more than 1,600 being disinvested by the government, has outstanding prices. though losses were contained items in September, according to dues of over Rs 822 crore towards VVIP charter flights, The new virus has created alarm because a slide had been expected. the State Council Tariff according to latest data provided by the national because it is spreading quickly, Amid the selldown, the PBOC had Commission. carrier to an RTI response. In its RTI response provided on Wednesday to Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd), who sought to know the latest data on outstanding bills of Air India, the RBI goes for no rate cut, but loans carrier said as on November 30, 2019, Rs 822 crore were pending towards VVIP charter flights. It also said an additional Rs 9.67 crore towards to become cheaper evacuation operations and Rs 12.65 crore towards ferrying foreign dignitaries were also pending. NEW DELHI (TIP): Shrugging off its inability to Under VVIP charter flights, Air India provides its trim the repo — due to high inflation — Reserve Bank of aircraft to ferry-- the President, the Vice-President and India (RBI) on Thursday announced several measures the Prime Minister-- for which the bills are paid by the to push growth and lower interest rates in the system. It ministries. If outstanding bills of VVIP charter flights said it would lend Rs 1 lakh crore of one-year and three- were not enough, the carrier had also accrued bills of year money to banks at the repo rate 5.15% so they Rs 526.14 crore towards tickets taken on credit by would have durable funds at a softer rate. government officials as on March 31, 2019, according The central bank also gave them a six-month CRR- to the reply. break on new home, auto and MSME loans, again Out of Rs 526.14 crore, Rs 236.16 crore were pending bringing down their cost of funds. "We believe the RBI for over three years, Air India said in its response. has managed to deliver implicit easing without actually The airlines also said provisioned Rs 281.82 crore as cutting the policy rate," Sonal Varma, economist at 2020. Also, banks need not downgrade the classification an accounting charge in its account books for Nomura, wrote, pointing the primary macro challenge of commercial real estate assets, where the project has “probable non-recovery”. has been transmission via the credit channel. been delayed for reasons beyond the promoter's control, Not surprisingly, short-term bonds rallied with the for another year. yields falling by about 15 basis points. A general Stocks soared as investors believe fresh loans in the softening of yields, across the curve, is expected as is a auto, housing and MSME segments would get a fillip as spillover to the short-term corporate bond markets. The banks pass on the gains from the lower cost of funds to outcome-linked intervention in the form of a CRR borrowers. break, for incremental loans, rather than an outright PK Gupta, MD, State Bank of India (SBI), said it was cut in the reserve ratio, was welcomed. possible his bank could lend around Rs 40,000-50,000 In a push for growth, the RBI sought to lower loan crore to these segments. Other bankers noted that rate for MSMEs by asking banks to peg interest rates to yields on loans to MSMEs were relatively high and this segment to an external benchmark much like it is could be lowered now thanks to the twin benefits from for other loans. In addition, it sought to free up capital restructuring and the CRR-exemption. However, given for lenders by extending the forbearance on asset- the shortage of creditworthy customers banks might classification on their MSME portfolios till December not rush to lend. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 SPIRITUALITY 28

agha Purnima is an important day for Hindus that falls on the M‘purnima’ (full moon day) in the month of ‘Magha’ in the traditional Hindu calendar. This date roughly corresponds to the months of January- MAGHA PURNIMA February in the Gregorian calendar. Magha Purnima is also popularly known as ‘Maghi Purnima’ or ‘Maha Maghi’ and is the last and most important day of the Magha Maas. In the Hindu legends Purnima is known to be an important day for performing religious and spiritual rituals, and of these the Magha Purnima is one of the most auspicious. On this day Hindu devotees in thousands perform the ritualistic bath at the Triveni Sangam in Prayag. During this time the famous ‘Kumbha Mela’ and ‘Magha Mela’ is also held in which devotees flock from each and every corner of the country. Even in southern states of India like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and gaiety.In Tamil Nadu on this day the spectacular ‘float’ festival is held wherein beautifully decorated idols of Meenakshi and Lord Sundeshwara are mounted on floats. Magha Purnima also holds special significance for followers of Buddhism as it is believed that Gautama Buddha pronounced his impending death on the same day. Magha Purnima 2020 is on February 09 Sunday Rituals during Magha Purnima On the day of Magha Purnima, devotees must get up early and take a holy dip in any water body, before sunrise. For those who cannot take a dip in the river, can take bath at home by mixing Gangajal in water. After the ritualistic bath, devotees can attain salvation. Taking a holistic begin to make preparations for the puja. bath in the sacred rivers like Ganga, On this day, they worship Lord Vishnu Saraswati and Yamuna on Magha and Hanuman Ji. Also along with the Purnima is very beneficial. By piously ‘Ishta Devatas’, the day of Magha observing the Magha Purnima vrat Purnima is also dedicated to devotees can gain freedom from their worshipping Goddess Parvati and Lord sins and also acquire purity and peace Brihaspati’ (as Brihaspati is the God of of mind. Doing charity on Magha Magha Nakshatram). Purnima gives same benefits as Devotees perform the Satyanarayana observing Maha Yagyas. Puja with full devotion and also recite Besides, religious significance, the the Satyanarayana Katha. The idol of the day of Magha Purnima is also holds lord is worshipped with banana leaves, importance in the science of astrology. sandalwood paste, til, supari, moli and It is held that on this day Sun enters into fruits. In the most of Lord Vishnu’s the Capricorn Sign and Moon moves in temples across India, special the Cancer constellation. Hence it is arrangements for this puja are made. believed that taking a holy dip on Hence people also visit the temples in the Magha Purnima can put an end to all evening. the problems correlated with Sun and Fasting on the day of Magha Purnima Moon. The month of Magha is also is also considered to be rewarding. The beneficial from scientific point of view. observer of this vrat, fasts during the It is believed that this month helps the day and eats only after offering ‘ardhya’ human body to adjust with the changing to the moon in the evening. Only Single seasons. Therefore taking a bath on meal is allowed in a day. Magha Purnima will provide strength Making donations in the form of and power to the body. clothes, food, cereals, ghee, jaggery and fruits is highly beneficial. Donations can Legend be any form and should be made to According to Brahmavaivart Purana, PAGE SPONSORED BY Brahmins and those in need. In the Lord Vishnu resides in the Ganga River Hindu scriptures, it is believed to be very during the month of Magh, and hence ARISH K. SAHANI auspicious to donate ‘til’ (sesame seeds) merely looking at this holy water can in the entire month of Magha. cure all sins and all diseases. Another Serving Since 1972 In some regions ancestor rituals are legend states that Kshir Sagar becomes Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs also held on Magha Purnima. Devotees an abode of Lord Vishnu during the offer tarpan for the peace f the deceased Magh month. It is also believed that Arish K Sahani (Father) souls. Sage Vishwamitra took the holy bath during Kumbh Mela in 2382 BCE on the Shiv Sahani (Son) Significance of day of Magh Purnima. Astrologically, Magha Purnima Magh Purnima is regarded as an Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) auspicious day because the Sun is in the The importance of Magha Purnima is Capricorn sign and the Moon in the 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 mentioned in Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Cancer Sign. Hence, taking the [email protected] According to the Hindu mythology, on ritualistic bath can cure all problems this sacred day, Lord Vishnu resides in related to the Sun and the Moon. “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” the River Ganga and therefore it is According to the Matsya Purana strongly believed that by mere touching donating the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” the holy water of River Ganga, devotees on this day is very auspicious. “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 ASTROLOGY 29

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

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The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's most trusted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. Latest correct prediction: Modi's historic victory Weekly Horoscope February 10 - February 16, 2020 ARIES: Ganesha says you may feel like LEO: This is an interesting period and can SAGITTARIUS: An intense and passionate travelling to broaden your understanding of represent the culmination of a long drive for phase when you are filled with genuine warmth the world around you. You want to know success or power. There will be opposition and the desire to give and express love. You may about new ideas and different ways of living. and many challenges and roadblocks. But have many liaisons and enjoy them all as you will You want to check out all that life has to offer you manage to surmount it all. You grow in be walking the tightrope and playing with fire to away from home and work and the usual many ways and could get a promotion and share your passions equally among all. You are mundane demands of life. You begin to acquire prestige and power. You can impact like Valentino with an insatiable appetite. You are appreciate life in all its colours. Ganesha is a lot of people and it all depends on several charismatic and will attract many to your web. happy. factors and what you do with your position. CAPRICORN: There could be a significant TAURUS: There are many influences at VIRGO: You could be driven ruthlessly to relationship too in the midst of it all, but even if play now. You want to too many things and get ahead. Do not cut corners or get unethical nothing emerges from it, but even if nothing there is a danger of misjudgement. You are though the temptations may be very strong. emerges from it, you will definitely gain from the putting all your energies in different There could be unfortunate consequences wisdom and maturity it offers. The feelings now directions. You are caught between caution with the law or with higher authorities as you are compulsive and overwhelming. There could and optimism. You are not sure how much to will be found out. Control your drives and go also be domestic issues to handle as a result of push, whether you should expand or retrench. slow. There is no harm in it, assures Ganesha. your shenanigans. There could be problems at You could have overextended yourself in the LIBRA: This will be a significant period. home; don't say you weren't warned! Ganesha past and bitter memories thankfully put the Do not get obsessive and keep away fanatical wishes you well. brakes on you. thought processes. Try to work in a team AQUARIUS: There are maudlin and soft GEMINI: You are pulled between the desire and hear out even the most disparate moments. You meet with family and friends and for greater freedom and opportunity and the thought processes. Shun all self- spend time in helping others. You could get very need to hold on to the safe and predictable. righteousness and do not try to force your emotional too as you bask in the love, warmth, You are tempted to break away from views upon others. Look for compromises admiration and care of loved ones. This everything and start all over again from and midway meeting points. Your ideas may influence stimulates your love of beauty. You scratch without the weight of the past be great but your style of functioning can make every effort of surround yourself with holding you back. All this restlessness can come in for improvement. beauty. You make beautiful purchases and want result in many chops and churns and you will SCORPIO: You should be open to to be in pleasant surroundings and surrounded make many significant changes in your life. negotiation. Ganesha believes that this is by art objects and beautiful people. CANCER: You will opt for casual not a time when you should resort to PISCES: You could get extravagant in this relationships and friendships as you are busy coercion of any kind. With a little bit of period and spend on objects that you may not finding your way and do not have the time to humility coupled with intelligence, you can need later. This is a passing phase. The intensity invest in deeper liaisons. Ganesha encourages enlarge your personal goals to encompass of the moment and its moods seduce you as for you on this quest for personal understanding. the groups. You love being the top dog, the now. Seize the moment and go with the flow as The positive aspects to this period are also team leader, and the lion in the ring. But in tomorrow is always another day, another time, considerable and this is the right time to the real world, every disparate entity must another chance. You are doing wellyour plans are grow, to expand. There will be new business be taken along with you for success to be on the fast track to success. Ganesha's blessings plans and new responsibilities. achieved. are with you.

Birthday Horoscope February 10 - February 16, 2020

FEB 10: Ganesha says there's stability in the your work-health zone, perhaps with the same pleasures today, perhaps in excess and in your atmosphere today, a good time on the job, nervous edginess and could cause breaking own locale. Mid-night may be the only bump in maybe involving money or a sense of being away. Look for a new, balanced health the road. trusted and given increased responsibility; with regimen. FEB 15: Your instincts are on cue, and you and medical personnel, too. FEB 13: The emotional barometer gets a companion may be understanding each other FEB 11: Your first deep conversation with a measured in your partnership arena, which can without words, and a few surprises. Don't mate or other companion, or simply others' bring its fair share of warm attention. If there squabble tonight. sharp, penetrating intellect, makes its are discordant interferences, fly low and FEB 16: You'll resonate to the earthy, practical, appearance today. Watch tonight, however, for smooth instead. success-generating trends, finding influential rough emotional complications. FEB 14: Little gestures of attention from contacts and resourceful accords sealing the FEB 12: The Moon highlights recent events in someone you're very fond of can bring shared deal. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 THEATER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 WIPA WINS MLK YOUTH AWARD BY MABEL PAIS character is the true goal of education,' and at the "Intelligence plus character is the true goal of Paterson Music Project (PMP), we continue to strive to be a place where our young students can grow both in mind education" - Dr. Martin Luther King and in character through the transformative power of "Being recognized with this special award on the music. I would like to applaud our talented and dedicated actual MLK day is extremely touching." - Peter staff and teaching artists for their tireless efforts in H. Gistelinck, Executive Director, WIPA providing excellent instruction to our students." "Being recognized with this special award on the n MLK day, January 20, 2020, The Wharton actual MLK day is extremely touching," said Peter H. Institute for the Performing Arts' (WIPA) Gistelinck, Executive Director at WIPA. "Expanding the OPaterson Music Project (PMP) announced that it Paterson Music Project per our strategic plan will is this year's recipient of the Paterson Youth Council remain our first priority." (PYC) Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Recognition Award The PMP empowers children to achieve their full for its exemplary work with over 250 students in grades potential through the joyful pursuit of musical 2-9 throughout the city of Paterson. excellence. Inspired by the global El Sistema movement, The annual award recognizes the outstanding Left to right: Peter H. Gistelinck, Dana Nix, Shanna Lin, PMP uses music education as a vehicle for social change Terrence Thornhill, Elizabeth Moulthrop, and Helen H. Cha-Pyo achievements of individuals and one youth-serving in its home city of Paterson. organization making a difference in the lives of Photo /CourtesyWIPA PMP provides tuition-free musical training to students Paterson's youth. The Paterson Music Project, as well as and families in New Jersey and make music with them throughout Paterson after school. four students, one adult, and one elected official, was every day." PMP is a program of the WIPA. Wharton is New honored for its impact in Paterson at an awards The PYC, a citywide youth-led and youth-driven civic Jersey's largest non-profit performing arts education ceremony held on Monday, January 20 at 10:00am at The organization, has been representing the interests of organization serving over 1,500 students of all ages and Brownstone House, 351 West Broadway in Paterson. young people in the city of Paterson since 2006. The abilities through a range of classes and ensembles PMP Director Elizabeth Moulthrop said, "It is an Youth Council sponsors special events throughout the including the 15 ensembles of the New Jersey Youth honor to be recognized by the Paterson Youth Council. year, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Symphony (NJYS) which serve 500 students in grades 3 - There are so many incredible organizations in Paterson Recognition Award Breakfast, and is facilitated by the 12. Beginning with early childhood music classes for with people behind them making a positive impact on the New Jersey Community Development Corporation toddlers, the Performing Arts School (PAS) offers 500 city of Paterson on a daily basis. At PMP,we are grateful (NJCDC). private lessons and group classes each week, ensuring to work alongside such an inspiring group of change WIPA Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Helen there is something for everyone of all ages and abilities. makers and passionate community advocates. I count H. Cha-Pyo said, "This special recognition comes to us as For more information on WIPA, NJYS, PMP, PYC, and myself lucky to get to work with some of the best kids a huge encouragement. Dr. King said, 'Intelligence plus PAS, visitwww.WhartonArts.org By Mabel Pais NJYS Jazz Orchestra Finalist in Charles he New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) on January 30 announced that two of its ensembles, Mingus Fest & Competition Tthe NJYS Jazz Orchestra and Charles Mingus Combo, are among twelve finalist ensembles in the 12th century American music and culture with all of its Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School complex sociological issues. Its indisputable influence Competition, February 14-17 at The New School of Jazz on American popular music and culture of the 20th and Jazz Standard in New York City. century is foundational," said Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Music Organized and presented by Dr. Keller Coker, The New Director of the New Jersey Youth Symphony. "Here at School of Jazz, Sue Mingus, and Let My Children Hear the New Jersey Youth Symphony, we believe in the Music/The Charles Mingus Institute, the event importance of jazz education and are committed to showcases dozens of talented high school students from offering our young musicians exceptional opportunities across the United States. This year's finalists, in to learn, experience, and perform jazz at an extremely categories for both big band and combos, will travel to high level. NJYS wouldn't be complete without a jazz New York City from California, Massachusetts, New program," said Peter H. Gistelinck, Executive Director York, New Jersey,Oklahoma, and Washington to explore of the WIPA. aspects of Mingus's music. On Saturday, February 15, "This is quite an accomplishment and an honor for students will participate in instrumental clinics, our program, especially for the second year of the NJYS workshops, lectures, films, and jam sessions at The New NJYS Jazz Orchestra Photo / Courtesy WIPA Jazz Orchestra," said NJYS Director of Jazz Julius School of Jazz's Arnhold Hall at 55 West 13th Street. All Tolentino. "This festival consistently has the top jazz events are open to the public. On Sunday, February 16, Competition will be invited to sit in with the Mingus Big bands in the country, and I'm excited for our students to the public may attend the Mingus Competition: a full Band, which will perform all weekend at Jazz Standard, be recognized at the national level." day of concert performances in Tishman Auditorium at 116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington). For more information about the New Jersey Youth 63 Fifth Avenue. Outstanding soloists from the "I believe teaching jazz is teaching the history of 20th Symphony jazz program, visitwww.NJYS.org. Wipa Presents Min Kwon's Piano Master Class BY MABEL PAIS he Wharton Institute for the perform works by Schumann, Chopin, "Master classes offer so many Performing Arts (WIPA) will Schubert, Debussy, Schedrin, and Joplin. benefits for performers and Tpresent a piano master class with "Master classes offer so many benefits audience members alike." Dr. Min Kwon on Friday, February 21 from for performers and audience members "(Dr. Min Kwon's) in-depth musical 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Performing Arts alike," said Artistic Director and Principal School (PAS) located at 60 Locust Avenue Conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo. "We are so knowledge combined with positive in Berkeley Heights. The event is free and fortunate to welcome Dr. Min Kwon to the energy will bring many 'a-ha' open to the public. Performing Arts School this month. Her moments to everyone in attendance." The piano master class will feature in-depth musical knowledge combined seven outstanding young students selected with positive energy will bring many 'a-ha' - Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Artistic Director- from Wharton's Performing Arts School moments to everyone in attendance. I Principal Conductor, NJYS (WPAS) and New Jersey Youth Symphony highly encourage all pianists in our (NJYS). Charlotte Bandekow, age 13, of region to come and see a master teacher at Dr. Min Kwon, Professor of Piano Chatham; James Schadt, age 15, of work!" Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Califon; Michael Pack, age 14, of Basking To learn more about Dr. Min Kwon and University Ridge; Isabel Zarbin, age 14, of Chatham; WIPA, visit WhartonArts.org Gives Piano Master Class at Berkeley Benson Liu, age 17, of Morristown; Joie Dr. Min Kwon Heights, Friday, February 21 (Mabel Pais writes on the Arts and Kuan, age 13, of Somerset; and Sarah Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and Photo / Courtesy WIPA Ouyang, age 16, of Basking Ridge, will Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS 31

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Eight Indians CONT FROM PAGE 1 Past Presidents, Amarjeet Singh, Consul General Chicago's continued Trump Acquitted, Founder & President Wheaton support and whole-hearted participation Sentenced for Enrolling Gurudwara belonging to Sikh Religious in FIA's numerous community service Slams... Society, Chicago, IL , Haribhai Patel, endeavors. Students in Fake President Trump said February 6, he President BSC group, Dr Kamal Patel, Guest of Honor, Pinky Thakkar & Farmington University and the Republicans had been put Executive VP,Amit Jhingran, CEO State Dinesh Thakkar was also invited and through a "terrible ordeal" by some very Bank of India, Nimish Jani, recognized for their wonderful support MICHIGAN (TIP): Eight dishonest and corrupt people during the Schaumburg Township, Krishna Bansal, and were presented with a recognition individuals of Indian origin from impeachment. Addressing the religious Commissioner at Naperville Planning. plaque as well. All the Sponsors and around the country who were charged believers at the 68th Annual National And Advisory Board Members, Syed Service Providers and Supporters who with conspiracy to commit visa fraud Prayer Breakfast, Trump referred to the Hussaini, Asha Oroskar, Brij Sharma, helped out for this special event, were and harboring aliens for profit, have impeachment and said that every Aishwarya Sharma, Pradeep Shukla, also called upon one by one, and were been sentenced, announced United possible attempt was made to hurt the Keerthi Reevori. presented with the recognition plaques, States Attorney Matthew Schneider. nation. At the conclusion of the lamp lighting as a token of FIA's appreciation towards They were given prison term for The Senate voted on Wednesday 52-48 ceremony, the Founder President of FIA their generous support and help with the recruiting students to the fake to acquit Trump of abuse of power and Chicago, Sunil Shah was requested to cause. Certificates were also given to all Farmington University, which was set 53-47 to absolve him of obstruction of share a few words. Sunil Shah in his the cultural program performers, and up by the US Immigration and Congress, the two charges he faced. The speech, gave a warm welcome to all the the volunteers who helped out with this Customs Enforcement to crackdown vote along party lines foiled the guests and dignitaries present at the event. (Read full story on on immigration fraud. Democratic Party's determined bid to event and recalled a brief history of the www.theindianpanorama.news) Those sentenced included- overthrow Trump from the White House FIA Chicago's journey in the past 10 CONTD FROM PAGE 13 ahead of the November 3 presidential years. He requested Onkar Singh ● Barath Kakireddy,30, of Lake Mary, election. Sangha, Founder Past President, Ninad Seattle City Council... FL, sentenced to 18 months. The Democratic-led House of Daftari, President 2019, Neil Khot, "Seattle is leading the moral consensus ● Suresh Kandala, 32, of Culpeper, Representatives approved the articles of President 2017, to join him on the stage, in the global outcry against the CAA. VA, sentenced to 18 months. impeachment on December 18 after in welcoming, Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, When genocidal campaigns begin, one ● Phanideep Karnati, 36, of charging Trump with pressuring Incoming President 2020. New FIA important intervention is international Louisville, KY, sentenced to 6 Ukraine to smear former US Vice President 2020 Dhalwan, spoke condemnation, and the Seattle months. President Joe Biden, a potential eloquently at his first formal Event of community feels a deep sense of ● Prem Rampeesa, 27, of Charlotte, Democratic rival in the 2020 presidential the year, and expressed that he was solidarity with their electeds, as the time NC, sentenced to 12 months and one election, using nearly USD 400 million in honored and privilege to receive an to stand against the Indian government's day. military aid as leverage. Though Trump, important responsibility of leading an Islamophobic policies is now," said ● Santosh Sama, 29, of Fremont, CA, 73, has been acquitted, he will become elite group dedicated to community Thenmozhi Soundarajan, Executive sentenced to 24 months. the first impeached president to seek re- service, in his new role, serving as the Director of Equality Labs. "These ● Avinash Thakkallapally, 29, of election. president of FIA Chicago. genocidal projects happen in the shadows Harrisburg, PA, sentenced to 15 A two-thirds majority vote was needed Welcome Speeches by the FIA and this resolution highlights the months to remove Trump, which was always leadership was followed by the significance of Seattle City Council ● Aswanth Nune, 27, of Atlanta, GA, going to be a long shot in a 100-member Introduction of FIA Board, and all FIA standing up for South Asian minorities, sentenced to 12 months and one day. Senate controlled by his Republican members were requested to join on the Muslims, and caste oppressed ● Naveen Prathipati, 27, of Dallas, Party with 53 seats. "For now, the stage and a group picture was taken. communities." TX, sentenced to 12 months and one impeachment of Mr Trump appears to As is the tradition for a Republic Day "As South Asians in Seattle, SABAH day have evenly divided the nation," The Cultural event, there were many confirms that the CAA is not an internal According to court records, from New York Times reported. inspiring speeches delivered throughout issue to India, and that Seattle must take approximately February 2017 through Republican Senator Mitt Romney, a the program, including a few notable a stand against it," said Veena Roy of January 2019, the defendants, a group bitter critic of Trump and the party's ones by Congressman Raja SABAH. "There are thousands here in of foreign citizens, conspired with presidential nominee in 2012, voted Krishnamoorthi and Consul General Seattle who are intimately connected to each other and others to fraudulently against the president on the first charge, Sudhakar Dalela, both a keynote speaker the minority experience in India, some facilitate hundreds of foreign but followed the party line on the second at the Republic Day Event. Hanover Park have needed to migrate here after similar nationals in illegally remaining and article of impeachment. Rest of the Mayor, Rodney Craig & Trustee Herb violence in the past, and many who have working in the United States by members voted on party lines. "The Porter also spoke about the Indo- family in India who directly experience actively recruiting them to enroll into President is pleased to put this latest American community and their the violence that the Indian government a metro Detroit private university that, chapter of shameful behavior by the contributions. clamors to keep hidden. We know that unbeknownst to the conspirators, was Democrats in the past, and looks forward Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Kshama Sawant's resolution is much operated by HSI special agents as part to continuing his work on behalf of the and Consul General Sudhakar Dalela more than a symbolic gesture. It has of an undercover operation. As part of American people in 2020 and beyond," a helped in the inauguration of the FIA created ripples in the Greater Seattle the scheme, the defendants/recruiters much-relieved White House said soon Souvenir Book and distribution of the Area, even in India. As a community of assisted foreign citizen "students" in after Trump's acquittal. Wheelchairs and Walkers to the needy. Seattle, a sanctuary city that fights for fraudulently obtaining immigration White House Press Secretary One Wheel Chair was received by equality and safety for the documents from the school and Stephanie Grisham slammed the Bharatiya Senior Citizens Group and the undocumented, we applaud the passing facilitated the creation of false student Opposition Democrats. "Today, the sham second one was received by Wheaton of this resolution." records, including transcripts, for the impeachment attempt concocted by Gurudwara, IL. "Within living memory, policies closely purpose of deceiving immigration Democrats ended in the full vindication There were important announcements parallel to [the NRC and CAA] were authorities. The illegal documents and exoneration of President Donald J made for the upcoming FIA Events, among the first steps taken by the Nazi obtained as a result of the Trump. As we have said all along, he is Indian Heritage Night celebrations, government of Germany in the 1930s and conspirators' actions were based on not guilty," she said. along with Windy City Bulls basketball are now recognizable as initial steps to false claims, false statements, and CONTD FROM PAGE 12 game on February 23, 2020 at Sears the Holocaust," stated a February 3 fraud since the purported foreign Center Arena and Holi event on March resolution by the Board of Directors of students had no intention of attending Federation of Indian... 21, 2020 at DuPage Fairgrounds. Kadima Reconstructionist Jewish school, nor attended a single class, and Pinky & Dinesh Thakkar, Guest of For the Awards & Recognitions during Community. "Policies such as these were were not bona fide students. 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quintessentially residential area, Pelling radiates a charm that takes Aone back to a time long gone by. Pelling is quite an eminent hill station of Sikkim. Famous for its magnificence and PELLING: A QUIET HILL beauty, Pelling is natural splendour indeed. A trip to Sikkim is incomplete without a tour to Pelling. A true description of Pelling is incomplete without the mention of tranquil monasteries, lush biospheres, garrulous STATION OF SIKKIM waterfalls and shimmering lakes. There are numerous scenic places that one can visit in Pelling like Khecheopalri Lake, monasteries and Singshore Bridge. Pelling offers an astounding view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and even organizes adventure activities like trekking, skiing, etc. During winters, the hill station gradually disappears in a blanket of snow. Pelling has had a fascinating history. Pelling was the first capital of Sikkim. Located at an altitude of 6800 ft, Pelling offers stunning views of mountains like Koktang, Kumbhakarna and Dom. Pelling is home to many tribes and communities like Bhutias, Lepchas, Tamangs, Limboos and Marwaris amongst others. Places To Visit Sangachoeling Monastery The 16th century Sangachoeling Monastery is one of the oldest and perhaps one of the most important in Sikkim. Accessible on foot only, the monastery is a 45-minute walk from Pelling. A picturesque and peaceful setting, it is excursion from Gangtok but worth all the lined with prayer flags that flutter in the travelling time. Inside, take note of the cool breeze and create a soothing sound. murals depicting stories of Lamaism and Remember to take permission before Dungzin Rimpoche's seven-tier wooden clicking pictures within the premises. masterpiece - a smaller remake of Khecheopalri Lake Santopalri, the celestial palace of Rinpoche. It took Dungzin five years to Another must-see in Pelling is the carve out this masterpiece. Khecheopalri Lake. Considered a sacred Singshore Bridge site, it is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. The Singshore Bridge, with a span of Hidden by a rich forest cover, it offers a 198 metres and a depth of 220 metres, is pristine setting that is perfect for a stroll the second highest suspension bridge in along the periphery for admiring its Asia and one of the highest in Sikkim. beauty. It is also considered a ‘wishing What’s more, the bridge will soon have a lake’ and it is believed that no leaf permanent bungee jumping station built remains on its surface at any point in on it - another gift from Sikkim to time. adventure lovers. Realistically, this is the case also because of the sizeable duck population How to Reach at the lake which usually plucks away any Pelling by Air leaves that might fall on the surface of the lake. No water activities are permitted at The nearest Airport from Pelling is the lake due to its sacred nature. Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, roughly four Rivers and Waterfalls hour drive from Pelling. Scheduled flights are available from cities such as New The Kanchenjunga Falls and the Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Chennai and Sangay Waterfalls are two good Kolkata. There is an availability of the attractions you can visit on relatively flights from International destinations freer days. An added advantage is the such as Paro and Bangkok. unspoilt surroundings of these Pelling by rail waterfalls. The beautiful Rimbi River is 12 kilometres away from Pelling close to The nearest Railway Station from Darap Village, which falls on the way to Pelling is Jalpaiguri Railway Station, Yuksom. It also has a small hydro-electric located at a distance of 170 Kms from power plant on it. While you are here, we Pelling. It is well connected to major cities also recommend visiting Sewaro Rock like Chennai, New Delhi, Howrah, Alipur Garden to observe beautiful rock and Darjeeling through Guwahati formations through which the beautiful Express, Ndls Bgp Express, Mas Njp Rimbi flows. Express, Dbrt Rajdhani and Porvotr S Rabdentse Ruins Krnti. Pelling by road Rabdentse is the 16th former capital of Sikkim and now lies in ruins. It was It is 10 Kms from Geyzing, 55 Kms from destroyed after the Nepalese invasion in Damthang, 84 Kms from Kalimpong, 110 the 18th century. Located close to the Kms from Gangtok, 127 Kms from Siliguri, Pemayangtse Monastery, the ruins offer 145 Kms from Pankhabari, 152 Kms from superb views of the Kanchenjunga Nagrakata, 168 Kms from Jalpaiguri and Range. 380 Kms from Bhagalpur. Pelling is well Pemayangtse Monastery connected with the above cities via Sikkim State Road Transport Corporation The monastery is a 118-kilometre long (SSRTC) and some private travel services. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 Sloppy fielding, 24 wides: Mistakes that cost India first ODI against New Zealand oss Taylor’s 21st ODI hundred took the game away from India Ras New Zealand registered their first win across formats in 2 months, beating India by 4 wickets in the first ODI at Hamilton on Wednesday. Taylor’s century BABAR AZAM SET overshadowed Shreyas Iyer’s maiden ODI hundred. Apart from Taylor, TO BE NAMED AS stand-in captain Tom Latham, who was leading the side in Kane PAKISTAN ODI CAPTAIN Williamson’s absence, played a crucial role with his 69-run knock off KARACHI (TIP): Top Pakistan batsman Babar just 48 balls. Henry Nicholls too Azam is set to be named captain of the national ODI played his part with 78 off 82 balls to squad after having already replaced wicketkeeper give New Zealand a solid start when batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed as skipper in the T20 they were chasing 348 for victory. format. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in October India captain Virat Kohli mentioned had dropped Sarfaraz from the Test and T20 squads at the post-match presentation that India paid a heavy price for their Shardul Thakur’s selection in a surprise decision while naming Azhar Ali as New Zealand were the better side on sloppy fielding. Ross Taylor was only captain in the longer format and Babar for the all three departments. on 10 when he miscued an attempted Shardul Thakur may have bowled shorter version. While there is no real point to slog-sweep which ballooned up in the that brilliant last over in the 4th But the PCB didn’t name a captain for the ODI disagree with Kohli but India were air towards Kuldeep Yadav at fine- T20I to stretch the match into the format as Pakistan’s next 50-over assignment will be not on the top of their game. They leg. While it was not the easiest of Super Over, which India won, but a lone match against Bangladesh on April 3 here. have been leaving a few loopholes chances but the left-arm wrist his overall returns in the white-ball Critics, however, pointed out that any decision to even in the T20Is which were not spinner should have done better after cricket don’t make him an replace Sarfaraz as captain in ODI format is not highlighted due to New Zealand’s reaching the ball. The drop proved to automatic choice in India’s XI, going to be easy as the wicketkeeper-batsman led lack of finishing skills. But on be costly as Taylor smashed an especially when there is someone Pakistan to six straight wins last year starting with Wednesday they cost India dearly. unbeaten 103 to take New Zealand like Navdeep Saini waiting in the the World Cup league stage matches. home. wings. Thakur looked the least “Sarfaraz has also performed well as a batsman Sloppy fielding, Kuldeep impressive of India seamers and and keeper in 50-overs format having played with a dropping Taylor 24 wides leaked 80 runs in his 10 overs. batting average of around 32 and kept well last year,” India gave away 29 extras on He did not have answers when a critic said. “We were decent in the field, we Wednesday and bowled 4.1 overs Taylor and Latham picked his Sarfaraz’s biggest achievement as ODI captain was dropped one chance. We need to extra with 24 of them being wides. knuckleballs and went after him. to lead Pakistan to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy improve though,” Virat Kohli termed This was also the first instance since Moreover, he has picked up only 9 title that too after defeating arch-rivals India in the India’s fielding in the first ODI as 2008 when India bowled more than 20 wickets in his 9 ODIs at an average final. ‘decent’. That was not enough as wides in an ODI. of 51.33. Barcelona, Real Madrid fail ICC U19 World Cup: Bangladesh enter to make Copa del Rey semis first time in decade maiden final, to face India on Sunday he Copa del Rey’s new single-elimination format claimed its biggest victims on Thursday, Twith Real Madrid and Barcelona both being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Madrid lost 4-3 to Real Sociedad at home before Barcelona conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on the most surprising night of a competition filled with upsets. Defending champion Valencia also lost on Tuesday and Villarreal was eliminated on Wednesday. Sevilla and Atletico Madrid had already been ousted in previous rounds. Only the semifinals are being played over two legs this season, giving smaller clubs greater chances of knocking out bigger teams. POTCHEFSTROOM (TIP): Bangladesh stormed into India, Bangladesh too are unbeaten in the tournament. The surprising last four will also include Granada their maiden ICC U-19 World Cup final with a Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali said his team will have and second-division club Mirandes. It’s the first time comprehensive six-wicket win over New Zealand here to play its best cricket to upstage India. in a decade that neither Madrid nor Barcelona made on Thursday, setting up the title clash with record four- “We will play it as a normal game. We can’t take the it to the last four in the Copa. At least one of the time champions India. Mahmudul Hason Joy rose to the pressure of thinking that this is our first final. India is Spanish powerhouses had reached the final every occasion with a 100 off 127 balls, helping Bangladesh a very good side, and we have to play our ‘A’ game. We year since the 2009-10 season, when Sevilla won the overcome the 212-run target in 44.1 overs. have to do the best in all three departments. title. Barcelona made the final the last six years in a After losing the openers cheaply in the chase, Joy Bangladeshi cricket fans are crazy, and I hope we will row. “This is the new Copa,” Barcelona midfielder paired up with Towhid Hridoy (40) first before teaming continue to get the same support that we’ve been Sergio Busquets said. “We are playing one match, up with Shahadat Hussain (40 not out) to share a 101- getting,” said Ali at the post-match presentation. away from home, and in one play you are run stand for the fourth wicket and fashion a One can expect a close finish considering India eliminated.” resounding win. scraped through by five runs in a low-scoring Asia Cup Real Sociedad ended Madrid’s 21-game unbeaten New Zealand had recovered to make 211 for eight final against Bangladesh in September. run with its win at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach from 74 for four, courtesy an unbeaten 75 offf 83 balls India were able to defend a paltry 105 by bowling out the semifinals for the first time in six years. from Beckham Wheeler-Greenall. Bangladesh for 101 in the final held in Colombo. Athletic got past Barcelona thanks to Inaki Shoriful Islam was the pick of the bowlers for India, led by Priyam Garg, had hammered Pakistan Williams’ winner three minutes into second-half Bangladesh, taking three wickets for 45 runs in 10 by 10 wickets to enter their third successive U-19 World stoppage time, adding to the club’s struggles since it overs. The final between defending champions India Cup final on Tuesday with the in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal fired coach Ernesto Valverde and replaced him with and Bangladesh will be played here on Sunday. Like slamming an unbeaten century. Quique Setien. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020