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www.dailypioneer.com KCR opposes CAA, to hold CMs meeting in Hyd Padma Bhushan PV Sindhu PNS n HYDERABAD WINNERSALL PNS n HYDERABAD Hyderabad soon to chalk out a CM asks PM to rethink Kishan Reddy said course of action to fight against Badminton ace from Clearing the stand of the TRS this is voluntary this regressive legislation. We Telangana PV Sindhu has been on the Citizenship Amendme- governments; we are political it was about the country's disclosure. So is it okay if we will fight against it. We are not honoured with the Padma nt Act (CAA) for the first time governments. A midcourse integrity, but we opposed CAA tell Telangana citizens not scared of anyone or any party," Bhushan, the third-highest after it was passed by Parliam- review is needed," he said. consciously." "Amit Shah will to give details? the TRS supremo said. civilian award. The Padma ent, Telangana Chief Minister KCR declared that he will tell a lot of things, but we will " is being turned into a awards for the year 2020 were Chintala Dalavai Yadal Sribhashyam K Chandrasekhar Rao on take the lead on the issue and express our dissent (to the Hindu state under the BJP. It is announced on Saturday. Venkata Reddy Chalapati Rao Gopala Rao Vijayasarathi Saturday termed the controver- in a month would invite regi- CAA)," KCR said. I don't understand the not good to have only one From Telangana, Chintala sial law as "100 per cent wrong onal parties and Chief Min- He revealed that he was in thing about keeping brand of religion. Our coun- Venkat Reddy was bestowed decision of the Centre as it vio- isters opposed to CAA for a touch with the Chief Ministers aside one religion. try's brand image is being hurt with the Padma Shri for his list comprises seven Padma Arun Jaitley, Sushma, lates very Preamble to the Co- conclave in Hyderabad. "I will of other States that are opposed Constitution is equal for in the international market. We contribution to organic farm- Vibhushan, 16 Padma Bhushan nstitution" and appealed to take the lead and if needed, will to the CAA, and also leaders of will be seen as bigots as they ing while Vijayasarathi and 118 Padma Shri awards. Fernandes awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a meeting with 10 lakh like-minded parties. "If neces- everyone and CAA is against will call us 'religious country'. Sribhashyam was conferred Former Union Ministers to rethink. people to oppose the Act. We sary, I will take the lead and the Preamble They might see us as third-class the award for literature and late Arun Jaitley, George Padma Vibhushan KCR also said that it was un- will champion this cause. This invite all of them fellows. We have to live along education. From Andhra Fernandes and Sushma Swaraj likely that NRC will take place. is not a Muslim cause, and for a I am Hindu and I chant with the world. 100 per cent it Pradesh, Yadla Gopala Rao were awarded the Padma NEW DELHI: Former central ministers Arun Jaitley, Sushma "NRC will not happen. Min- there are apprehensions (about meet- Gayatri Mantra every is wrong Act, the thinking and Dalavai Chalapathi Rao Vibhushan, the second highest istry of Home Affairs in its it)." ing in (behind it) is wrong," KCR said. were named for the award in civilian honour. Industrialist Swaraj and George Fernandes, morning and I don't do it have been report submitted to Parliament, Emphasising that the The Chief Minister said that the arts category. Anand Mahindra has been because BJP tells me to. posthumously said that NPR is the first step "country shall not suffer", there are 10 crore Indians This year, the awarded the Padma awarded toward is creating NRIC. But KCR added that the state working overseas and about 10 President has Bhushan. Producer Ekta Padma the Home Minister says it is not government will pass a reso- lakh Telanganites working in approved conferment Kapoor, director Karan If I go from here, I can Vibhushan, related," he said. lution in the Assembly oppos- Gulf countries. "What will be of 141 Padma Awards Johar, actor Kangna India's He also appealed to the Sup- ing CAA. become (the PM). consequences for them if the including four duo Ranaut and Didn’t Modi become PM second reme Court to take suo motu "Home Minister Amit Shah Centre comes out with such cases (in a duo singer Adnan highest civilian notice and strike down the called me and I told him with from being a CM? policies and keeps on playing case, the Sami will receive honour, the CAA. "When we face opposi- conviction that we will not sup- with religious sentiments? BJP award is the Padma Shri. Ministry of tion from the people, we need port (the CAA). We support- Next elections it is playing religion-based poli- count- Thirty-four of Home Affairs to rethink. We are not military ed abrogation of Article 370 as tics, which are outdated," KCR ed as the awardees are announced will be Federal said. one). women and the Front government - on Saturday. Is there no other issue at all in the country? Is there no He said, "Wisdom should The list also The three BJP other subject other than this? Economy is becoming both BJP and prevail in the country. KCR includes 18 per- stalwarts died last Congress failed says boldly and clearly without sons from the year. This year's Padma Award disastrous. How many days will BJP do this miserably in so fearing anyone. We will not category of list includes 7 Padma support anything blindly. Even Foreigners, NRI, dhanda? Aren't Muslims our people? For many Vibhushan, 16 Padma Bhushan if we die, TRS will remain a PIO, OCI and 12 and 118 Padma Shri Awards. how many days will you isolate them? aspects. secular party." posthumous awardees. FOR TELANGANA TRS IS LOCAL AND SWEEP IS TOTAL „ Pink party creates history by registering an all-time record poll result When is the coronation of „ Cutting across sections, people repose confidence in the ruling party KTR as Chief Minister? NAVEENA GHANATE baton to KTR. Slogans like 'Car n HYDERABAD Sarkar and KTR' are already doing the rounds among leaders The massive mandate and on social media platforms. given by people to With Chief Minister K Telangana Rashtra Chandrashekar Rao giving indi- Samiti in the cations again about his foraying municipal polls has into national politics, even to the increased manifold extent of becoming 'Prime TRS support for TRS work- Minister', KTR may soon be at ing president K T Rama the wheel in the car in the state. Rao to step into the shoes of As things stand, the out- party supremo and Chief come of the Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. OTHERS BJP With KCR declaring on Saturday CONG that he would not hesitate to move to Delhi when the time comes, KTR's coronation now seems immi- 105 nent, since it is no longer a question of 'if', but when. Although several prominent lead- 08 ers, including Ministers, have pub- Ministers' and licly spoken about the coronation, regional parties' con- KTR has been in denial mode. Be it clave, being convened in 03 Minister Erabelli Dayakar Rao, a month or so to reject TRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao gestures after results of the urban local bodies’ polls give his party a comprehensive victory. Talasani Srinivas Rao, Srinivas CAA, could decide the Goud, the voices in favour of KTR timing for KTR to PNS n HYDERABAD was distant second with majority in The State Election Commission becoming CM is getting shriller. become the Chief three municipalities. The Bharatiya (SEC) took up counting of votes at 01 There is now a chorus in harmony Minister of Telangana. The ruling Telangana Rashtra Janata Party (BJP) and All India 134 centres. with hopes that KCR would pass the Continued on Page 2 Samithi (TRS) swept the municipal Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Over 70 per cent of 53.37 lakh OTHERS elections, capturing power in over (AIMIM) won a municipality each. voters had cast their votes on 03 100 out of 120 municipalities and Counting of votes was underway Wednesday to elect 325 corporators The people of Telangana have once again demonstrated seven out of nine municipal corpo- in some places and all the results are for municipal corporations and that they stand by TRS, whatever is the election rations. expected to be announced by the 2,727 councillors for municipalities. 120 TOTAL — KT RAMA RAO Main opposition the Congress evening. Continued on Page 2 TRS Working President TODAY Cong fails to repeat LS Six Army men Prez Medal for Shivadhar Reddy ALMANAC get Shaurya Month & Paksham: Akun Sabharwal among 12 who get Police Medal Magha & Shukla Paksha performance in civic polls Chakra Panchangam PNS n HYDERABAD Superintendent of Police, V&G K VENKATESHWARLU PNS n NEW DELHI Tithi : Dwitiya: 06:14 am (Next Day) Nalgonda, Srirangam n HYDERABAD Telangana State's first Ravindranath, Reserve Nakshatram: Dhanishtha: 06:49 am Six soldiers have been award- Intelligence chief B Shivadhar Inspector, 8th battalion, TSSP, (Next Day) Telangana Pradesh Congress ed the Shaurya Chakra, Reddy IPS, Additional DGP Kondpur, K. Sudhakar, Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Committee continued on its including one posthumously, (Personnel) has been awarded Assistant Sub Inspector, any important work) downward spiral with its total for displaying gallantry during the President's Police Medal for Warangal, M. Nagalakshmi, Rahukalam: 04:40 pm – 06:04 pm rout in the elections to urban anti-militancy and anti-insur- Distinguished Service for 2020. Assistant Sub Inspector-C, Yamagandam: 12:28 pm – 01:52 pm local bodies, after its serious gency operations. The announcement was made RBVRR Telangana State Police debacles in the Assembly, Lok Lt Col Jyoti Lama, Maj on the eve of Republic Day. Academy, Hyderabad, R. Anthi Varjyam: 08:58 am – 10:42 am Sabha and rural local bodies' Konjengbham Bijendra Singh, According to a release from Shivadhar Reddy Akun Sabharwal Reddy, Assistant Sub Inspector, Gulika: 03:16 pm - 04:40 pm elections. The Congress party Naib Subedhar Narender the Office of the President, 12 SOT Shamshabad, Cyberabad, Good Time: (to start any important work) failed to build even on its Singh and Naik Naresh Kumar other police personnel from TS Iqbal Siddiqui, Additional and D. Ramesh Babu, police Amritakalam: 07:27 pm – 09:12 pm shock victories in the Lok were among the recipients of will be honoured with the Deputy Commissioner of constable in senior comman- Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:06 pm – 12:50 pm Sabha elections in Malkajgiri, N Uttam Kumar Reddy Komatireddy Venkat Reddy the award. Naib Subedar Indian Police Medal (IPM) Police, Special Branch do, Greyhounds police, Bhongir and Nalgonda. Sombir was posthumously on Republic Day. Hyderabad, P. Satyanarayana, Puppalaguda post, Hyderabad. HYDERABAD Prominent Congress MPs -- stood his ground by giving a posts in Chanduru, Pedda awarded the Shaurya Chakra. Reddy, along with Akun Additional Commandant, 10th Earlier, Hyderabad city A from tough fight to the ruling TRS Amberpet, Adibhatla and He was killed during an Sabharwal IPS, Director Battalion, Beechpally, Police commissioner, Anjani WEATHER Malkajgiri, Komatireddy Venkat party in the municipalities locat- Yadadri. It gave a tough fight encounter with terrorists in Enforcement, Prohibition and , Devanaboina Kumar IPS was selected by Forecast: Mostly Sunny Reddy from Bhongir and TPCC ed in his constituency, besides in Chityal, Bhongir and J&K last year. During the Excise, were the two IPS cadre Pratap, Assistant Election Commission of India Temp: 31/18 Chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy stiffly opposing TRS in his Janagoan. Komatireddy left his encounter, three hardcore ter- officials among the 13 cops Commissioner of Police, task for the Best Electoral Practices Humidity: 47% from Nalgonda failed to show hometown Nalgonda, though it mark in Nalgonda town, with rorists were killed. One of from the State to be hon- force, Nizamabad, Ghanta Award 2019. He received the Sunrise: 06.49 their strength in the municipal- is not under his Lok Sabha con- the Congress winning 20 seats them was a foreigner and an oured. Venkata Rao, Assistant Prestigious National Award Sunset: 06.07 ities and corporations under stituency. on par with the tally of the rul- 'A++' category terrorist, and he The other officials are R. Commissioner of Police, for Best Security Practices Current Weather Conditions their constituencies. Somehow, The Congress has some ing TRS party. was shot down by Sombir in Venu Gopal, Commandant, Khammam town, Sama from the President on Updated january 25, 2019 5:00 PM Komatireddy Venkat Reddy chance of winning chairman Continued on Page 2 a close quarter battle. 2nd Battalion Adilabad, Md. Jayaram, Deputy Thursday in New Delhi. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | JANUARY 26, 2020 hyderabad 02

‘ALL AND SUNDRY’ Jagan government firmly in ‘fast backward' mode Irrigation project linking the keeping Parliamentary democ- a can of worms if it obliges Hyderabad to Andhra because Godavari to the Krishna, he A huge responsibility thus lay on Jagan's racy up and running. Jagan. Ten States, including of Naidu's experience in woo- ndhra Pradesh Chief had little to show. Pattiseema shoulders to give Andhra a strong Now, the bicameral legisla- three each of BJP and ing investors and the develop- Minister Y S Jagan was, however, overshadowed developmental push. But, he had other ture was conceived by framers Congress, either want re-estab- ment of a green field capital. AMohan Reddy, after by massive delays and corrup- of the Constitution as a mech- lishment of Councils they The reverse is happening now. people voted massively in his tion that pockmarked ideas, primarily promotion of anism for checks and bal- scrapped earlier or creation of Thrown out of Andhra, favour in 2019, raised hopes of Polavaram, the project with Navaratnalu, a package of nine welfare ances. Comprising people fresh ones. A fine balancing Singapore's Minister for Trade putting AP on fast forward which Pattiseema has an from a cross-section of society, act would be required if the S. Iswaran and the Lulu Group mode and giving stiff compe- umbilical link. Above all, schemes promised in his manifesto. not merely politicians, the Centre chooses to create new are seeking investment oppor- tition to neighbouring States in Naidu lent himself to charges Upper House was expected to Councils while scrapping tunities in Telangana. attracting investments. The of nepotism and of over-reach- when he decided to shift tees and no indication in the rise above politics while delib- existing ones. coastal State had been battered ing in his attempt to build Andhra's administrative cap- election manifesto. There was erating on various pieces of What is the way forward While Jagan (47) was for the previous five years by Utopia whose other name is ital from Amaravati to no political strategy either legislation with the calmness of from here? Amaravati farmers bogged down in waging battles a totally corrosive debate over Amaravati. Visakhapatnam, a peaceful before sending the Bills to the S NAGESH KUMAR mellowed elders, and refer are agitating for their rightful against Naidu and Amaravati the merits of Special Category A huge responsibility thus city which can turn into an 58-member Legislative Former Resident Editor, them to the Select Committee share from the land pooling farmers, Telangana Minister Status. In the preceding five lay on Jagan's shoulders to give over-populated megapolis if Council, where the TDP The Hindu if it felt deeper scrutiny was scheme under the doctrine of for Industry and IT KT Rama years from 2009, it was rocked Andhra a strong developmen- not planned properly. Using enjoys majority. The TDP needed. legitimate expectations. The Rao, four years his junior, was by the bifurcation agitation, tal push. But, he had other his four-fifths majority in the forced the Bills to be referred The Jagan regime has paint- farmers did not surrender rubbing shoulders with glob- leaving it in a state of policy ideas, primarily promotion of Assembly, the Government to a Select Committee, a legit- Rajasekhara Reddy. The ed itself into a corner. In the lands for lease money or pen- al economic and IT industry paralysis. Navaratnalu, a package of nine steamrollered three Bills to imate legislative tactic often Council was creating obstacles normal course, the Select sions as the Jagan Reddy leaders at Davos seeking Effectively, 10 years in AP's welfare schemes promised in change the capital and scrap used by the opposition in to making laws by MLAs, who Committee takes 3-4 months Government would have us investments. Andhra will have life is gone forever. Jagan's pre- his manifesto. Of equal prior- the Capital Region Rajya Sabha when it is in were elected by the Assembly. to send its report to the House believe. They did so in the to wait and watch when this decessor N. Chandrababu ity was rollback of Naidu's Development Authority. majority. It thoroughly It was casting "a huge financial whereas, going by past expe- expectation that real estate Government gets down to Naidu promised the moon, but policies, projects and schemes. Often in politics as much as exposed Jagan's inexperience. burden" of Rs. 60 crore annu- rience, it may take nothing less values would rise and so would business as the capital contro- barring his handling of the Jagan was desperate to put his in life, one mistake leads to He now wants to scrap the ally, he said, whereas the total than one year for the Centre to the value of their share of plots. versy is unlikely to die down Hudhud cyclone in permanent stamp on Andhra another. There were no consul- Council, a body revived in annual budget for the get the resolution passed in When AP was bifurcated, soon. As of now, Jagan has his Visakhapatnam and comple- Pradesh. tations with the Centre, the 2007 at the initiative of his Parliament is Rs. 600 crore. No both Houses of Parliament. fears were expressed about fingers firmly pressed on the tion of the Pattiseema Lift Matters turned upside down stakeholders or party commit- father, the late Y. S. price can be too high for The Centre will be opening possible flight of capital from `fast backward' button.

GREEN DRIVE When is the coronation of Double paddy MSP, TS urges CACP KTR as CM? n PNS HYDERABAD FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS PER QUINTAL Continued from Page 1 The state government has sub- COST OF PRODUCTION (RS) KCR on Saturday declared mitted a proposal to the that in the next elections it Commission of Agricultural Crop Production Proposed Current would be a Federal Front gov- Costs and Prices to hike the ernment at the Centre- both MSP of paddy by at least two cost MSP MSP BJP and Congress failed mis- times and that of the cotton by Paddy 2,529 3,794 1,815 erably in so many aspects. He thrice for the next Kharif sea- said, "If I go from here (TS), son citing the increased cost of Cotton 10,043 15,064 5,550 I can become (PM). Didn't production of paddy and cot- Soya 4,694 7,041 3,710 Narendra Modi, who was ton. once Chief Minister, become The government urged the Maize 2,172 3,258 1,760 Prime Minister? KCR if need- Centre that the MSP should be ed will move forward for the in tune with the recommenda- Red gram 8,084 12,126 5,800 sake of country." tion of Swaminathan Groundnut 5 282 7,924 5,090 Except for a small setback Commission. Therefore, it in the Lok Sabha elections, urged the Centre to revise the Jowar 3,713 5,569 2,570 TRS party has been on a win- MSP adding at least 50 per cent The State government urged the Pearl Millet 3477 5,215 3,150 ning streak since KTR took of the cost of production. Centre that the MSP should be in over as party working Accordingly, it urged the President. The ZP/MP polls, Centre to hike the MSP for tune with the recommendation of ers, transplantation costs, de- Similarly, it put the cost of Huzurnagar and ULBs man- paddy by twice and that of cot- Swaminathan Commission and asked weeding, labour costs and so production of cotton per quin- date have been tremendous ton by thrice. It also append- on to be Rs 35,156. It put the tal at Rs 10,043. However, the for the party. KCR did not ed the list of cost of production it to revise the MSP adding at least 50 per quintal cost of production MSP fixed for 2019-20 was Rs mince words in praising KTR of various crops taking into per cent of the cost of production of paddy at Rs 2,529. As per the 5,550 per quintal. It sought the and his team for the mandate consideration input costs like Swaminathan Commission Centre to hike it to Rs 15,064 given by people in the munic- seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, recommendations, the gov- a quintal. Similarly, it pro- ipal polls. There were specu- harvesting, labour charges and whims and fancies not taking government worked out the ernment asked the Centre to posed an MSP of Rs 3,258 for lations in the aftermath of the so on. into consideration government per acre cost of production of hike the costs by 50 per cent maize, Rs 7,924 for groundnut, LS elections and the 'Modi The Centre has been fixing of Telangana's Agriculture paddy taking into considera- and fix Rs 3,794 as the MSP for Rs 12,126 for red gram, Rs wave' that KCR may have the MSP according to its Department's request. The state tion inputs like seeds, fertiliz- paddy from Kharif next. 7,041 for soya beans. chosen to rethink on the coronation. However, with the protests against Center gaining pace, and with TRS Will settle scores with TRS R Chalapathi Rao, president of Telangana Real Estate Developers Association becoming invincible in the Cong fails to repeat LS (TREDA), planting a sapling, under the Green India challenge programme state, the winds are blowing initiated by Rajya Sabha MP J Santosh Kumar, at the TREDA office on Saturday. in right direction for KTR to in GHMC polls: BJP On the occasion, he said that the Green India Challenge initiative, under Haritha be declared as second Chief PNS n HYDERABAD fits spending Rs 1 crore during performance in civic polls Haram programme, is working towards achieving a green Telangana state. Minister of Telangana. municipal polls, he said. He BJP State unit president Dr K wondered at the TRS embark- Continued from Page 1 party did badly in four corpo- Laxman on Saturday said that ing on 'camp politics' even rations and nine municipalities the party has representation in before the results were com- However, it is not easy to win that come under his Lok Sabha People repose all municipalities and main- pletely out. TRS senior leaders the chairman post as every- constituency. The Congress tained that it would settle the are fielding rebel candidates thing depends on BJP and totally failed to do well faith in TRS, scores in the forthcoming against the official nominees, independent candidates. in the four GHMC elections. The BJP suc- the TRS leadership is not in a The ruling party has more corporations- ceeded in sending warning position to take action against ex-officio members and they Boduppal, says Indrakaran signals to the ruling TRS by them, he pointed out. The may change the chairman Nizampet, PNS n NIRMAL acquiring representation TRS failed to announce results. The party failed to do Peerzadiguda, Jawahar in all municipalities, he candidates for the well in Motkur, Nagar and in nine munici- Minister for Housing Allola said observing that municipal chairman Tirmalagherry, Alair, party palities-Medchal, Kompalli, Indrakaran Reddy opined the TRS graph is on posts, he said won- Pochampally and won some of Nagaram, Pocharam, that the results of elections to the gradual decline. dering it whether Ibrahimpatnam. the wards in Ghatkesar, municipalities reflected the Referring to KT it is a political out- Nalgonda MP N Uttam Nereducharla (7) and in Gundlapochampally, mandate of the public given Rama Rao being fit or a private lim- Kumar Reddy suffered a jolt in Nalgonda (20 wards) on par Dammaiguda, and to the TRS-party led gover- projected as the ited company. the municipal elections. Uttam with TRS. Bandlaguda Jagir. nance. He was commenting future Chief Minister He alleged that he has lost his face as the party However, Nalgonda credit The Congress failed to do on the results here on Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao addressing the media on Saturday of Telangana, he never heard of such failed to win a single munici- has gone to Komatireddy well also in his former Saturday. observed that KTR failed to costly elections in his long pality in his former Assembly Venkat Reddy. The party will Assembly constituency The Minister, Indrakaran win at least 50 per cent of the political career. He said the constituency and in the munic- not win the chairman post in . However, the grand Reddy asserted that the elec- wards in Sircilla municipality. BJP achieved good results and ipalities that come under his Nereducharla as the TRS may old party gave a tough fight in tors reposed faith in the rul- TRS is local and The TRS failed to create an won on its own in three Lok Sabha constituency. The win with its ex-officio mem- by winning seven wards ing of State by the TRS by impact in Nizamabad munic- municipalities. He alleged that party did badly in Huzurnagar, bers. on par with the TRS party. casting their votes in favor of ipal corporation polls, he point- several irregularities have Devarakonda, Suryapet, Malkajgiri MP A Revanth However, it is not possible for candidates fielded by the ed out. There was no precedent taken place during the munic- Kodada, Miryalaguda, Haliya, Reddy also faced severe drub- the party to win the chairman pink party in the elections to sweep is total in the country of political out- ipal polls. Nagarjuna Sagar. However, the bing in these elections. The position over there. municipalities. Continued from Page 1 corporations. It won 123 seats while BJP finished a distant HYDERABAD A total of 1,746 candidates second by winning 42 seats. were in fray in municipal cor- Independents won 41 seats BULLION RATES Political outfits kick off ‘camp politics' porations while 11,099 candi- while Congress secured 37 GOLD dates tested their political for- seats. PNS n HYDERABAD ` 40,110 (10 gm) Ramanna. The BJP is also tunes in municipalities. TRS candidates were elect- ` The Election Commission giving finishing touches to As expected TRS swept the ed unanimously in 77 wards in 20 With the municipal election made it clear that its camp politics. polls, securing majority in municipalities and one ward in SILVER results are out, various politi- running camp politics „ TRS candidates elected in over 100 municipalities by corporation while three can- ` 47,000(1kg) cal outfits on Saturday kicked Khanapur municipality of winning more than 1,500 didates of AIMIM were elect- ` 800 off camp politics to prevent with the ward member Nirmal district are also dis- seats. Congress was distant ed unopposed in three munic- their respective candidates and corporator-elect patched to the party camp at second with 495 seats. ipal wards. Most of the munic- from poaching by rival parties. an undisclosed place. BJP, which was claiming to ipalities and corporations are CHICKEN Meanwhile, the Election people's representatives „ In all, 38 TRS candidates emerge as the main opposition going to polls for the first time RATES `/KG Commission made it clear that is violative of the elected to Sangareddy after winning four Lok Sabha after they were carved out last running camp politics with commission's rules municipality and 26 belong- seats last year, won 223 seats. year. Celebrations broke out at Dressed/With Skin `155 the ward member and corpo- ing to Sadasivapet munici- Interestingly, independents TRS headquarters Telangana Without Skin `177 rator-elect people's representa- pality have been sent to TRS won more seats than the oppo- Bhavan here. Party cadres dis- Broiler at Farm `107 tives is violative of the commis- power. Clearing pending bills, from Mancherial, Luxettipet, municipalities. However, the camps in two buses separate- sition parties in several munic- tributed sweets and burst sion's rules. It clearly specified issuing certificates, licenses, Bellampalli, Chennuru and Congress candidates elected ly. In Andhole municipality, ipalities. crackers. that campaigning 48 hours closing pending cases against Kyatanapalli municipalities in Luxettipet have been shift- the Congress sent its candi- Independents were elected TRS working president and EGG before the indirect elections the elected people's represen- have been taken to ed to an undisclosed location dates to its camp at an undis- in 293 wards. Most of them cabinet minister K.T. Rama `/ was prohibited. It said that tatives, reviving contracts and Hyderabad. They are under- in Maharashtra. closed place. were TRS rebels. Rao said the victory increased RATES 100 inducing the newly-elected to other inducements were also stood to be taken to Goa. „ TRS candidates elected in „ In yella Reddy municipality Asaduddin Owaisi-led his responsibility. He thanked HYDERABAD 360 violate their respective party prohibited. „ The Congress is running a various municipalities in of Kamareddy district, the AIMIM won 56 seats. It cap- people for once again reposing VIJAYAWADA 395 whips offering them one post „ In Mancherial district, polit- camp in the house of MLC Adilabad municipality have Congress dispatched its can- tured power in Bhainsa, which faith in TRS. or the other was prohibited. ical outfits are competing Prem Sagar Rao's residence been taken to an undis- didates to undisclosed was recently rocked by com- The newly-elected bodies VISAKHAPATNAM 410 Further, it prohibited the rul- with each other in running in Mancherial with candi- closed place in two buses places. The Congress has munal violence. will elect mayors, chairpersons RETAIL PRICE `3.60 ing party and its administrative camp politics. TRS ward dates-elected from under the leadership of for- kept a watchful eye on TRS TRS also dominated the and deputy chairpersons on (IN HYDERABAD) machinery from misuse of member-elected candidates Mancherial and Naspur mer Minister Jogu candidates. elections to nine municipal January 27.

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AMEENPUR FALSE RAPE CASE CAPSULE 6 DMart outlets fined Rs 13.4 House owner booked for lakh for tampering with MRP PNS n HYDERABAD

The Legal Metrology Department of Telangana has revealing identity of girl slapped a fine of Rs 13.4 lakh on six outlets of DMart, a PNS n HYDERABAD Subsequently, their parents hypermarket chain in RGUKT TECH registered a case. However, Rangareddy district for tam- Sangareddy Police have boo- police officials found that the pering with the MRP. FEST TO IGNITE ked a case against the landlord girl had lied. The action against DMart of the 16-year-old girl who “The teenager left home on was the outcome of several YOUNG MINDS cooked up a rape story fearing Thursday morning to watch a complaints by consumer rights her parents earlier this week. film with her boyfriend. Fea- activist Umesh Kumar. Based HYDERABAD: AntahPragnya The house owner, Ravi Goud, ring her parents, later at noon, on his complaints, Legal 2020, the techno-cultural a Congress leader, had filmed she called her parents and Metrology officials had earli- A fine of Rs 2.9 practices. Regular inspections festival at Rajiv Gandhi the girl by asking questions told them that she was gang- er seized goods from DMart should be done at other DMart University of Knowledge about how she was raped, who raped at an abandoned place in outlets. lakh has been branches in the country," said Technologies (RGUKT), Basar raped her, how many people Ameenpur by a group of men," In October 2019, Umesh imposed on the activist. will be held on 31 January and from 1 to 2 February and others. The landlord fur- said the police officials. Kumar had filed a complaint Vanasthalipuram The highest fine of Rs 2.9 ther shared it on WhatsApp The worried parents reached with the Legal Metrology lakh has been imposed on a 2019 in the campus. The outlet followed event will be organised by the and to the media, exposing the the spot and informed police Department, alleging that DMart outlet at Vanasthalip- engineering students. The identity of the minor girl. through Dial 100. After veri- DMart outlets in the state by an outlet at uram followed by Rs 2.5 lakh main features of the Seeking ‘justice’ for the girl fying that the allegation was were selling imported goods on a store at Ramanthapur. House owner and Congress leader Ravi Goud Ramanthapur AntahPragnya include events before knowing the fact that false, police counseled both the like toys by putting their own The department has also asked like eunoia, techies for the girl faked a rape story, Ravi girl and her parents. Police also labels and removing details, DMart stores at Sanath Nagar karshak, VihaaR (VR gaming), Goud videographed her with- Goud has committed a crime Ravi is allegedly absconding said that the case would be including the name of the and Kushaiguda to pay a fine astro-space camp, sci-fest, out concealing her identity. as he violated the privacy of a after police filed a case against dropped. manufacturer. manipulating MRP on the of Rs 2.25 lakh each. The oth- robo race and workshops on The video has gone viral. minor girl. Police also said that him. It was recalled here that According to sources, the "Consumers should be products. An empowered con- er two outlets at Champapet robotics, IOT, AL@ML using Cases were booked against they will take action against the girl from Sangareddy dis- victim was residing along with aware of their rights. They are sumer is a smart consumer. and Kukatpally will have to python, Formula 1 car design, Ravi under POCSO Act of Sec- him for allegedly involving trict alleged that she was gang- her parents who have migrat- being cheated by big super- These companies are amassing cough up fines of Rs 2 lakh and NDT, Telugu & English tion 509 of the IPC, Juvenile minor in the election campai- raped on Thursday. She explai- ed for livelihood in Ameenpur markets including DMart by money through unfair trade Rs 1.5 lakh, the officials said. language literary workshops Justice Act and sections 21, 22 gn. Ravi's wife, Surekha con- ned cops that the trio in the car town and had come there 15 and many more. among others for exposing tested as a Congress candidate took her to an isolated place in days ago. While both the par- Around 150 stalls including identity of the minor girl. from Ameenpur municipality the Patancheru IDA and all- ents are working as in an working models, poster Sangareddy SP, S Chandras- in the recently held Municipal egedly raped her and abando- apartment and the girl is study- Man held for hekar Reddy said that Ravi elections. ned her at the spot. ing in college. Man held for cheating presentations and educational talks and films will be fraud, Rs 93k screened. The three-day fair will be kept open from 9 am job aspirant of Rs 2 L recovered to 7 pm. There is a scope for Jagityal ‘best a school or a college student PNS n HYDERABAD to get educated, inspired, in conduct PNS n HYDERABAD motivated and get ignited by Public are A 35-year-old man was arre- the exhibition being put up by of elections’ Officials of the Cyber Crime cautioned not to sted by the Cyber Crimes young technocrats. Police, Hyderabad arrested a Police for cheating a victim to PNS n JAGTIYAL person who had cheated a job believe online the tune of Rs 93,000 on the aspirant and took Rs 2 lakh ads and transfer pretext of offering a backdoor 3-DAY ICDLRRL District Collector Sarath on from her on Saturday. entry job in Infosys. Saturday expressed happiness The arrested person has amounts to The accused identified as 2020 TO BE over the State Election Com- been identified as 28-year- those making Mohamed Salman is a reside- mission adjudging Jagtiyal old Burra Dinesh Kumar nt of Karimnagar. The arrest HELD IN APRIL as the best in the conduct of Goud, a real estate dealer job offers was made following a com- HYDERABAD: The three-day elections. from KPHB Phase 1 and a plaint from a resident of SR International Conference Addressing media here, he native of Peddapalli district. Nagar, stating that she was 'Digital Landscape- said that the elections were The police received a com- of Rs 1,97,000 on various pre- cheated of Rs 93,000 after he Reinvention and Re- conducted within the short- Cyberabad Police launch patrol plaint from a resident of Ashok texts like VISA, ticket pro- claimed to provide her a job engineering of Libraries: est possible time with the su- Nagar in Hyderabad on cessing and other reasons. at Infosys. Salman contacted Trends, Issues and pport of poll officials and the December 13, 2019 stating Police said the Dinesh posts her and asked her to transfer Challenges' (ICDLRRL-2020) contestants. vehicles to make NH 44 safer that she saw a job advertise- advertisements on OLX claim- an amount of Rs 93,000. organised by the University The collector also attrib- ment on OLX, for a recep- ing to provide jobs in hotels in Police said, "The accused Library, JNTUH in association uted the success to the prior- PNS n HYDERABAD The patrolling staff will They will also educate villag- tionist at a hotel in the United the USA and other countries. further offers jobs in Infosys. with Indian Library ity that the state government ers, school children and auto- States of America. When job seekers approach The accused would collect Association (ILA), New Delhi attaches to development of The Cyberabad Police Com- help citizens in case of rickshaw drivers on social iss- A person, identified as Satya them, he would extract lakhs the money from the job aspi- will be held from 9 to 11 April the district ever since the missioner, VC Sajjanar, flagged vehicle breakdown ues, women and road safety. contacted her and asked her to of rupees from them stating rants on the pretext of inter- 2020 in Hyderabad. Registrar carving out of Jagtiyal district. off two highway patrol vehicles They will coordinate with hos- send copies of her identity. various reasons. view charges. The accused of JNTUH Prof A Govardhan The district administra- on Friday from Medchal ITI and exhaustion of fuel pitals, ambulances, Road Satya then introduced the Public are cautioned not to would collect the money until released the brochure and tion has been extending bet- College, NH 44 to tackle Transport Office and National complainant to another per- believe online advertisements the victims realise that they launched the website ter services to the people increased vehicular movement Highway authorities. The offi- son, Dinesh Kumar and said and transfer amounts in were cheated. When the vic- (http://www.icdlrrl2020.in) on working with a team spirit, a and vulnerable accident spots They will also check the sale cers will also be responsible for that he would look after her advance responding to online tims question them about Saturday. Director of JNTUH jubilant district collector said in the 54 km stretch from Has- and consumption of liquor at reporting on issues such as visa and ticketing process. fraudsters unless they verify the returns, the accused wou- Dr BN Bhandari, director of over Telangana becoming annagar cross roads to Hamid unauthorised places. poor illumination, road mark- Dinesh contacted the com- with the original organisa- ld stop responding to the calls SIT at JNTUH Prof A number one at the national cotton mills. The patrolling staff will help ing, road damages and vehicle plainant and took an amount tion in which the job is offered. of the victims," polce said. Damodaram, president of ILA level. It may be recalled that The teams will check on citizens in case of vehicle checking during emergencies, Prof. B.D. Kumbar and other the EC shortlisted Sarath for drunk and driving, no helmet, breakdown, exhaustion of fuel, Sajjanar said. Public can pro- professors were present. observing the best electoral cell phone driving, no seat belt, route direction and guide visu- vide feedback on Patrol team practices. passengers in goods vehicles. ally impaired persons. on 8500411111. Lalithaa Jewellers announces cost price Narayana sale in all showrooms student tops PNS n HYDERABAD Lalithaa Jew- SAT exam ellery now PNS n HYDERABAD opens its 25 showroom in Narayana student Sai Teja Kakinada. Varanasi has emerged as To mark topper in SAT 2020 by scor- the landmark ing 2400/2400. occasion and Managing director Dr to express th- Sindhura Narayana and anks to cus- Director of Narayana Group tomers, Lalit- Sharani congratulated Sai haa Jewellery Teja on his achievement and has announ- informed media persons that ced a cost price sale in all its 25 showrooms. the SAT exam tests students The entire range of gold jewellery will be on logical reasoning, quan- offered for 2 per cent less in V.A Charges titative ability, vocabulary while the entire range of diamond jewellery and verbal skills. They fur- will be offered at Rs 3000 less per carat. ther reminded that Sai Teja Dr M Kiran Kumar, chairman of Lalithaa scored 100 percentile in Jewellery said,"I have always believed in mathematics in the recently proving that jewellery can be sold profitably announced JEE Main 2020 at a fair price without hidden charges. This results. is the main reason for our success. I want PATRIOTIC The executive director of to give maximum grams of gold for the Narayana Group Puneeth hard-earned money customers pay us! To Kothapa congratulated the this end, we even give Free Information students on their success booklets on 'How to buy Gold Jewellery', he FERVOUR and thanked the teachers added. It's a customer centric 11 month jew- On the eve of 71st Republic Day and parents. He expressed elry purchase scheme at Lalithaa Jewellery celebrations, the buildings of BRKR his confidence that the stu- where the first instalment is absolutely free. Bhavan and Metro Rail Bhavan dents of Narayana would What more, customers can also avail 50% illuminated on Saturday night continue their winning flat discount on charges upon buying any streak in future also. item at the end of the 11 month period. Deccan branch of IDA High-protein diets clog arteries, says study n NEW YORK which has boosted their popular- tein diet, despite the fact that the bags 3 awards at IDC ity in recent years," said senior mice eating more protein did not High-protein diets may help peo- author Babak Razani, associate gain weight, unlike the mice on the PNS n HYDERABAD tivities and the IDA Thane ple lose weight and build muscle, professor at Washington high-fat, normal-protein diet. branch National award under but there is a downside to it a" a University School of Medicine in "A couple of a scoop of protein The Deccan branch of the the Best All-round activity greater heart attack risk. St. Louis, Missouri. powder in a milkshake or smooth- Indian Dental Association has local branch. The awards were Researchers now report that high- "But animal studies and some ie adds something like 40 grams won three awards at the Indian presented by Kerala Governor protein diets boost artery-clogging large epidemiological studies in of protein -- almost equivalent to Dental Conference-2020 in Arif Mohammad Khan. The plaque. people have linked high dietary the daily recommended intake," Tiruvananthapuram held on winners were selected from The research in mice showed protein to cardiovascular prob- Razani said. Friday. over 650 local IDA branches that high-protein diets spur unsta- lems. We decided to take a look at Some of the mice received a "To see if protein has an effect Dr Y Sudheer Reddy, Dec- across the country-based on ble plaque -- the kind most prone whether there is truly a causal link high-fat diet that was also high in on cardiovascular health, we can branch president won the their performance in 2019. to rupturing and causing blocked between high dietary protein and protein. And others were fed a tripled the amount of protein that Dr US Krishna Nayak trophy The IDA said that it aims in arteries. poorer cardiovascular health," high-fat, low-protein diet for com- the mice receive in the high-fat, under the category of 'Best attaining professional excel- More plaque buildup in the Razani added. parison. high-protein diet -- keeping the fat local branch president of the lence in day-to-day clinical arteries, particularly if it's unsta- The researchers studied mice The mice on the high-fat, high- constant. Protein went from 15 per country', a special appreciation and research activities and ble, increases the risk of heart who were fed a high-fat diet to protein diet developed worse ath- cent to 46 per cent of calories for award under TII category (to- aims in making India a hub of attack. deliberately induce atherosclero- erosclerosis -- about 30 per cent these mice". Plaque contains a mix bacco intervention initiatives) oral healthcare destination of "There are clear weight-loss sis, or plaque buildup in the arter- more plaque in the arteries -- than of fat, cholesterol, calcium deposits for public and professional ac- the world. benefits to high-protein diets, ies. mice on the high-fat, normal-pro- and dead cells. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | JANUARY 26, 2020 hyderabad 04

URBAN JANUARY POLL22 - 2020 KCR ON RESULTS OF CIVIC POLLS KTR: Poll result is people's ‘Never seen such endorsement of TRS govt

HYDERABAD, The results of the urban Chandrasekhar Rao's leadershp,TRS campaign of opposition parties and for wave in my life' local body polls in Telangana showed working president K T Rama Rao said on spreading awareness about the good the people's endorsement of the Saturday. work of the TRS government. Observing welfare and development "The people of Telangana have once that there are no elections for the next PNS n HYDERABAD the leadership of NT Rama happening, which programmes carried again demonstrated that they stand by four years, he said TRS would re- Rao. He came down heavily will bring more out by the state TRS, whatever is the election. dedicate itself to peoples welfare. Polling TRS supremo and Chief on the Opposition and said, people. To government They have rejected the false campaign for 120 municipalities and nine Minister K Chandrashekar "Some dogs keep barking and address the under Chief of opposition parties in the municipal corporations was held Rao, characterizing the man- even in this elections they new chal- Minister K polls," Rao, the state Municipal amid tight security date just given by people to the barked. People slapped them lenges com- Administration Minister and son of the on January 22. pink party, has remarked with with this result". ing in due to Chief Minister said in a statement. The TRS justifiable pride: "Nobody gets KCR, dismissing allegations migration, he His response came as TRS was on bagged all the 32 such mandate in local body of misuse of power, said that said, "TS course to achieve an emphatic win in the Zilla Parishads in elections." the party spent just Rs 80 Urban Urban Local Body polls as the rural local body Addressing the media on lakhs- Rs 1 crore and that too Philoso- counting of votes elections held last Saturday, KCR said, "This is all for distributing party materi- phers and progressed on Saturday. year and the party India record and it never hap- al in constituencies. He said, managers Rama Rao, who oversaw was hopeful of pens. In my experience, there "Elections is political game have addi- the partys preparation for the continuing its was 'NTR wave', for other parties, but it tional municipal polls, said the impressive 'Indira wave'; this is a task for us. We responsi- 'victory' became possible due to performance in wave is some- Some will work like bility. The the efforts of the 60 lakh members the municipal thing I never dogs keep demons, if we Urban of TRS. He also appreciated the polls, TRS seen. It is take up any Center of efforts of the partys "social media sources consistent barking and even in this polls task. Rama Excellence soldiers" for exposing the allegedly false had said. wave they barked. People slapped Rao and is being set towards them with this result. Elections is others in the up over 20 STRAIGHT leadership political game for other parties, team acres near and party - but it is a task for us. We will worked day Khanamet be it and night for in TRS' hopes dashed Assembly, work like demons, if we this and I con- Hyd- TALK Lok Sabha, ZP, take up any task gratulate every- era- Telangana people have once mandal parishad one." bad. again proved that the TRS or local body elec- KCR said that soon Start it. in Yadagirigutta tions. It is not something to 'Pattana Pragathi' will be taken ASCI and will be victorious in any get easily. This has increased up on par with 'Palle Pragati'. worldwide HYDERABAD Yadadri is one of the few election. The TRS was our responsibility". He said that a lot of migrants experts will places in the state, which has the Chief the dominant force in The Chief Minister recalled were coming into the state. come under Minister K Chandrashekar Rao visiting fre- the municipal how dramatically he and TDP With KTR's visit to Davos, MA&UD and quently and pushing for major development elections. lost in the municipal elections, there will be more invest- they will do con- works including temple project. Despite the despite banning liquor under ments coming and growth tinuous research works and infrastructure development in the Congratulations to and training." area, people have given a decisive mandate. the Chief Minister Points of inter- Out of the 12 wards in Yadagirigutta, 4 were KCR and the Working TRS romping home est "I am plan- won by Congress and 4 by TRS. President KTR. Thank you to the ning to go to Independents won in 3 wards and 1 by general public and the entire party the Gulf CPM. Congress party gave a tough com- in Cong bastions nations, before petition in Yadadri Bhongir district. leadership Assembly ses- Likewise, in Bhongir municipality, TRS —HARISH RAO, Minister BAKKA TENNYSON n NALGONDA sion, to talk to won 15 wards and Congress secured 11 our people there. wards. Defying statewide TRS wave, the The TRS swept through what was once a Congress bastion of We will send a Congress managed to win majority of the seats A big ThankYou to the Nalgonda, securing major gains in the urban local body elections. delegation of 15-16 in Bhongir municipality as the counting of votes people of Telangana for an The Congress found some solace in Nalgonda, MLAs, along with concluded on Saturday. In this backdrop, the TRS amazing result in the securing 21 of the 48 wards but the TRS came Rama Rao, to understand activists allegedly misbehaved with the Komatireddy too close for comfort, winning 19. The BJP their issues. Based on this, we brothers as they reached the counting center at municipal polls. Congratulations to all won six wards and the remaining two were will bring out our NRI policy. Yadagirigutta. Munugode legislator Komatireddy the victorious captured by the MIM and an Independent. MROs should introspect Rajagopal Reddy alleged that Alair MLA of the TRS candidates & best However, in Miryalaguda the TRS won 27 seats on why people are coming Gongidi Sunita behaved in a high-handed way with wishes to each & while the Congress got 18, the BJP, CPM and an with petrol cans to their him and accused the TRS activists of elbowing him every TRS party Independent winning one each. The TRS won the Deverakonda offices. Revenue Act is surgery out. Unable to stomach the Congress securing municipality easily, securing 11 out of the 20 seats. Congress won for the laxity in this depart- majority of the wards in Yadagirigutta, the TRS supporter who four, the BJP three and two Independents were successful in this ment. We will hold conversa- activists conducted themselves rudely towards me, worked hard for municipality. Results for the Chityal municipality were hung, the TRS tions with revenue employees the MLA alleged. He accused Sunita of forcing these elections. Jai winning six of the 12 seats, the Congress four and Forward Bloc two. soon. the police to lathi-charge the Congress activists. Telangana !! Jai TRS !! Jai KCR !! —K KAVITHA, Ex Mp TDP wins 2 Congress on the verge of collapse? The ability to face the wards in election is just n any other The grand old party slips to third place after rout in many segments Ameenpur common thing for PNS n AMINPURA TRS, under the PV KONDAL RAO Satyanarayana Rao , a rebel from precious guidance n In Kollapur, the All WARANGAL India Forward TRS could succeed in securing Two Telugu Desam Party of our Chief four Ward member posts, the (TDP) candidates registered Minister and the able The results of urban local bod- Block candidates Congress has failed to show its victory from Ward number 21 ies in the state have reflected the presence in this crucial segment. and 22 in Ameenpur munic- execution of our working president K waning popularity of the have stunned the The stunning among the defeats ipality on Saturday, shocking T Rama Rao. Thank you Telangana Congress party in many presti- Congress and TRS in the present election was record- the people of the state who are for showing trust gious parts and gaining strengths ed in the Manthani municipality under the apprehension that by winning a major —J SANTOSH KUMAR , TRSMP of BJP and TRS in several places. of the erstwhile Karimnagar dis- the chapter of TDP was closed Congress suffered one of the chunk of the wards trict where the Congress secured after the last assembly elec- worst defeats in the municipal- single digit seat. tions. Also, ities such as Kollapur, All India Forward Block is the the TDP The TRS has created a wave Bhupalpally, Manthani, Siricilla, present unhelpful conditions. party which gained surprise did not in the municipal elections. Gajwel and many other parts, In Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, wins in Ramagundam, Ayija field its This huge success is a where it enjoyed considerable Medak and Adilabad districts, and other municipalities. The candi- clout hitherto. the Congress suffered stunning party, which has not even got a dates in testament to the In Kollapur segment of erst- defeats and it is placed in a pre- state committee in tact has won the subse- functioning of the TRS wins big in while Mahabubnagar district, carious position in the results. more than the Congress with the quent Lok state government. the All India Forward Block palities, where the TRS rebels- What stunned many is the aid of Lion symbol in Sabha polls. In the The TRS is on candidates have stunned the cum-independent candidates Congress nominees securing dou- Ramagundam. During the counting of votes taken up for the sidelines of Mahabubnagar Congress and TRS by winning a outclassed Congress or any other ble digit votes in the segments like Assembly polls, the Lion symbol municipal polls on Saturday, major chunk of the wards. opposition nominees. There is of Bhupalpally, which it wrested in secured victory for the present the officials declared Yadla any election. I AVINASH DEEPAK PULI Similarly, in Bhupalpally munic- course a blessing in disguise kind the assembly elections from the MLA Chandar who later defect- Ramesh was elected from the sincerely thank the n MAHABUBNAGAR ipality, the presence and contest of thing for the Congress in cer- TRS. Congress MLA Gandra ed to the TRS. The Congress has 21st ward while his spouse people who supported of All India Forward block in the tain parts like Mahabubabad Venkat Ramana Reddy later joined shown its presence felt in certain Yadla Sandhya was declared the TRS in the municipal elections. The vote share and results graph in the erst- fray has given scope for the rout- municipality in erstwhile the TRS and he succeeded in wip- pockets which it enjoyed clout elected from 22nd ward. —B VINOD KUMAR , while Mahbubnagar district reflects major ing of Congress party. Warangal, Jangaon municipali- ing out the Congress to the zero previously but that party seemed Similarly, in Madhira munic- gains for the TRS and the BJP, though the Surprisingly, the Congress ty in the present Jangaon district, number in the municipality lim- losing to the previous level of ipality TDP candidate was State Planning Board Vice Chariman ruling party has grabbed a majority of the candidates could not fare better where the party nominees its. Though the All India Forward 1985 when the TDP inflicted elected from one of the municipalities in the district. in Siricilla and Gajwel munici- emerged victorious amidst the Block leader Gandra huge losses to the party. wards. In Jogulamba Gadwala district, the BJP - In Nizamabad corporation, emerged second to TRS but the munici- the BJP has won 28 wards. pality was won by the TRS. The Waddepalli More than half of the BJP municipality was won by the Congress while candidates have won by more than Alampur was captured by the TRS. TRS juggernaut continues to roll on in TS 1,000 vote margin. I thank people of TRS rebels, who formed the All India Forward Bloc won the Ayija municipality. Indur(Nizamabad),from In Wanaparthi district, the TRS swept all Since 2018, the oppn parties have clearly not been in race for any election except for aberrations in LS bottom of my heart municipalities except Amarachintha. Here for giving this the Wanaparthi, Atmakur, Koththakota NAVEENA GHANATE sition in their leadership itself. mandate for BJP n and Pebbair seats were captured by TRS. HYDERABAD The absence of Congress, which was a tough and proclaiming Amarachintha witnessed the interesting another leader, competitor when the state was among the results graph as TRS won three, The current political scenario formed, is no longer an option. their faith in TDP, CPI, Congress, BJP and Independents in the state clearly indicates who can match The disarray in Congress is Narendra Modi's winning one seat each. CPM here won two that 'there is no alternative' or the popularity on full display with leaders bat- leadership. It's a gift from seats in the total ten seats of the munici- TINA factor set in. Since 2018, and stature of tling among themselves for Indur to our beloved PM and a strong pality. In Nagarkurnool, the TRS won the opposition parties have positions. TRS is clearly not let- foundation for 2023 assembly polls. Nagarkurnool, while Kollapur was bagged clearly not been in race for any the Chief ting BJP enter into competition by All India Forward Bloc and Kalwakurthi election except for small aber- and become alternative. K T — DHARMAPURI ARVIND, BJP MP witnessed a hung result. The three munic- ration in Lok Sabha. The out- Minister KCR Rama Rao echoed this by ipalities of witnessed hung come of the three elections and is evident recently saying, "BJP's position results and Narayanpet, Makhtal and Kosgi by poll signifies that because of was still as it used to be during Despite targeted attack by TRS churned out mixed results. The a fragmented opposition, TRS such as putting state in debt my childhood. Congress as a from the beginning of the Mahbubnagar Municipal Corporation was could sail through these elec- trap, PRC for employees, pen- party has 100 years plus histo- municipal & corporation captured by TRS, while Bhootpur Municipality tions. The absence of another sions, railway projects, bad ry. It has witnessed many ups elections process, BJP witnessed hung result. Shadnagar municipality leader who can match the roads, increasing in RTC fares, and downs and the party should was won by the TRS, while Amanagal munic- popularity and stature of the construction of new secretari- not be taken lightly. Congress is stood in the second ipality was captured by the BJP. Ward-wise CM K Chandrashekar Rao is at and assembly apart from a party which cannot be position in the total results in the municipalities reveal the BJP evident. unfulfilled promises of TRS ignored". As things stand today, number of divisions emerging a force in many municipalities, com- The results displayed that manifesto, but in vain. TRS has a weak opposition is TRS party's won in 9 corpo-rations. ing second to the TRS in Koththakota, this TINA factor was ulti- made TINA factor a central biggest strength and it will con- Cong has been unseated Atmakur, Gadwal and other municipalities. mately going to be the decisive poll plank and the leaders tinue to benefit from the TINA Some independent candidates who have won variable as nobody gave a heed echoed this mantra during factor the most, apart from the from the second position. the polls have already started giving indica- to not actual issues. BJP and their campaign by pointing out development schemes which —KRISHNA SAGAR RAO, BJP spokesperson tions that they would join the TRS soon. Congress tried to raise issues the contradictions of the oppo- are indisputable. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | JANUARY 26, 2020 nation 05 Police to probe case Some voters do not realise importance of against man for false right to exercise franchise: President Kovind video on EVMs PNS n NEW DELHI the establishment of the tance of their franchise. They decades of struggle. able right to all adult Indians Election Commission in 1950, should know that in most of The framers of the Indian without any discrimination, he PNS n NEW DELHI President Ram Nath Kovind on the President said from the the democratic countries of Constitution gave this invalu- said. Saturday lamented that there first general election to the the world, the common peo- A Delhi court on Saturday are some voters who do not 17th Lok Sabha polls held last ple had to agitate to get the For this I congratulate all the voters of the country. allowed police to investigate a understand the importance of year, the voters have increased franchise and many sacrifices But even today some of our voters do not case against a man who shared the right to exercise their fran- the credibility of Indian had to be made," Kovind said. understand the importance of their franchise. allegedly false information on chise and reminded them that democracy all over the world. He pointed out that even in social media, claiming that in several democracies people For this I congratulate all the old democracies such as They should know that in most of the democratic EVM/VVPAT machines had to struggle to get it. voters of the country. But England, women were able to countries of the world, the common people had to agitate brought to give demo in his area Addressing the National even today some of our voters get equal voting rights in the to get the franchise and many sacrifices had to be made ahead of the assembly elections Voters' Day event here to mark do not understand the impor- 20th century, after nearly three — RAM NATH KOVIND, President of India were not showing correct vote count result. Metropolitan Magistrate According to the Abhilash Malhotra gave per- Code of Criminal mission to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sabzi Mandi Procedure, no ‘Anyone who opposes Police Station to investigate police officer Don't make edn part of ‘dirty the case against a Delhi-resident shall investigate who allegedly posted a video, BJP's agenda dubbed claiming that the voting a non-cognisable machine was not showing cor- case without the rect results. politics': Kejriwal tells Shah The police approached the order of a as urban naxal: Rahul court seeking permission for magistrate PNS n NEW DELHI The National Investigation investigation as the case was PNS n NEW DELHI budget," Shah tweeted. Agency (NIA) took over the registered for non-cognisable having power to Reacting to the allegation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi probe into the 2018 Koregaon- offences. try such case or AAP national convener and Kejriwal invited Shah to see on Saturday hit out at the Bhima violence on Friday, a According to the Code of Chief Minister Arvind for himself the condition of Centre alleging that anyone day after the Maharashtra Criminal Procedure, no police commit the case Kejriwal told Amit Shah on government schools in Delhi. who opposes the ruling BJP's government held a review officer shall investigate a non- for trial Saturday not to make educa- "Don't make education a "agenda of hate" is dubbed meeting with senior Pune cognisable case without the tion a part of "dirty politics" part of your dirty politics. as an "urban naxal". police officers to take a order of a magistrate having or make fun of the hard work Please take out time and come A day after the call on pursuing the power to try such case or com- He recorded a video of the put in by students, teachers, with me to visit government Centre handed matter. mit the case for trial. incident too, it said. and parents of Delhi govern- schools. You are surrounded over the Bhima- The Centre's The case was registered on The complainant said that he ment schools. by negativity the whole day, Koregaon case decision has the complaint of Shammi tried to explain to the man that The Delhi chief minister's meet our students, you will to the NIA, angered the Kumar, a junior assistant at a two other people had taken a reply came after Shah alleged get some positivity. Do posi- Gandhi Uddhav polling centre at Timarpur in demo before him and hence the that the AAP did not build tive politics over education," attacked the Thackeray-led Delhi. In his complaint, Kumar voting machine showed that new schools after coming to he said at a press conference. central agency government in said that he was on election five votes. power and also that the con- Kejriwal also said, "Don't saying its "stooges" Maharashtra, which duty and giving a demo of Kumar gave Pandit a demo dition of existing schools make fun of the hard work can never erase "the was seen to be prepar- EVM/VVPAT machines for of the machine again and deteriorated. Reacting to the allegation, put in by students, teachers, symbol of resistance". ing to withdraw all cases raising awareness among voters showed him the same number "Kejriwal had promised to Kejriwal invited Shah to see for and parents of Delhi govern- "Anyone who opposes the against intellectuals and social ahead of the assembly elections. of votes cast by him, the com- build 500 schools. Far from ment schools." MOSH agenda of hate is an activists accused of inciting the The accused cast three votes plaint said. building new schools, the himself the condition of government He also said that former 'Urban Naxal'. clashes. and found that the total vote It alleged that despite this, condition of existing schools schools in Delhi BJP minister and four-time "Bhima-Koregaon is a sym- Maharashtra Home Minister count was five, following which Pandit posted the video on is also in shambles. Seven- MLA Harsharan Singh Balli is bol of resistance that the Anil Deshmukh said handing he raised objection against the social media claiming that hundred schools do not have joining the AAP. Balli was also Government's NIA stooges over the Koregaon-Bhima difference in vote count, the EVM/VVAPT was not showing principals, more than 1,000 wing, there is shortage of government could not spend present at the press confer- can never erase," he said on probe to the NIA is against the complaint said. the correct vote count result. schools do not have science 19,000 teachers. The Kejriwal 30 per cent of the education ence. Twitter. Constitution and condemned it. ‘Govt transferred Koregaon Gadkari accuses Shiv Sena of Bhima probe to NIA out of fear’ betraying BJP in Maharashtra PNS n PNS n NAGPUR been betrayed." ernment headed by Uddhav The BJP and the Sena, Thackeray. NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Union minister Nitin Gadkari which fought the October 21 On the recently-held Zilla Saturday alleged that the on Saturday said the BJP did state assembly polls in Parishad results in Nagpur, Centre transferred the probe Kapil faces not lose last year's alliance, had secured Gadkari said the BJP should into the Koregaon Bhima vio- Maharashtra a comfortable have got more voting percent- lence case to the National 48-hour ban on assembly elec- majority by age. BJP president Investigation Agency (NIA) tions, but was winning 105 "But BJP's strength is still for fear of getting exposed. campaigning betrayed by and 56 seats intact in Nagpur rural and the Nadda meets Talking to reporters here, the Shiv Sena. respectively. city and those who have come Pawar said that speaking PNS n NEW DELHI He also However, together against us are afraid veteran against injustice was not said that the the Sena of our strength. They may Naxalism. The Election Commission Sena not only broke its have come together, but wewill "I think the government on Saturday imposed a 48- left its ally, but three- defeat them," he said. leaders fears that it may be exposed. So hour campaigning ban on also its own decade-long Earlier this month, the BJP PNS n NEW DELHI the decision has been taken (to BJP candidate from Delhi's ideology. ties with the lost control of the ZP in transfer the case to NIA)," he Model Town constituency Speaking at the BJP after the lat- Nagpur, the home district of BJP president J P Nadda said. Kapil Mishra following his BJP workers' meeting ter declined to Gadkari and former chief min- met veteran party leaders Pawar had last month controversial tweets, poll here, Gadkari said, "I share the chief minis- ister Devendra Fadnavis. L K Advani and Murli demanded that a Special Pawar had last month demanded that a panel officials said. don't think BJP lost the elec- ter's post with it. Gadkari asked the workers Manohar Joshi on Saturday Investigation Team (SIT) be set The ban order, signed by the tion. Shiv Sena left us and its The Sena then joined hands to focus on expanding the as a courtesy call and said up under a retired judge to Special Investigation Team (SIT) be set Chef Election Commissioner own ideology. BJP has not with the NCP and the party base and reaching out to their blessings will help probe the action taken by up under a retired judge to probe the and two fellow Election lost the elections, but it has Congress and formed a gov- the people. him strengthen the party. Pune police against activists in Commissioners, would come Nadda was elected BJP the Elgar Parishad case. action taken by Pune police against into force from 5 PM on president on Monday and According to Pune police, activists in the Elgar Parishad case Saturday, they said. he called upon the two the Elgar Parishad conclave While Twitter had taken leaders, both of whom are held in Pune on December 31, down one of his controversial Nirbhaya case: Mukesh his predecessors in the job, 2017, was supported by Dhawale, Rona Wilson, probe to NIA on Friday, a day tweets on Friday following at their residences. Maoists and inflammatory Surendra Gadling, Mahesh after Maharashtra Deputy directions of the EC, an FIR "Received blessings of speeches made at the event led Raut, Shoma Sen, Arun Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and was lodged against him under Kumar moves SC, respected Advani ji after to the caste violence at the Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, state Home Minister Anil section 125 of the meeting him. Advani ji is Koregaon Bhima war memo- Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Deshmukh met senior police Representation of the People a source of inspiration for rial in the district the next day. Rao - in connection with Elgar officials in Mumbai to review Act dealing with creating seeks judicial review us party workers. I will The Pune Police had arrest- Parishad case. the Koregaon Bhima violence enmity among classes. Delhi work relentlessly to further ed nine activists - Sudhir The Centre transferred the case. goes to poll on February 8. PNS n NEW DELHI strengthen the BJP with your blessings," Nadda One of the death row con- tweeted. Advani is the victs in the 2012 Nirbhaya longest serving president of murder and gang rape case the BJP. Govt to reward travellers visiting on Saturday moved the Supreme Court seeking judi- cial review of the rejection of Locusts spotted mercy petition by the 15 tourist spots in a year Uddhav President. The petition has been filed in 3 districts; PNS n BHUBANESWAR Thackeray to by convict Mukesh Kumar farmers worried Tourists, Singh (32) whose mercy plea Bringing cheer to travel enthu- visit Ayodhya was dismissed by President PNS n CHANDIGARH siasts, the government has however, have to Ram Nath Kovind on Mukesh had decided to reward people vis- travel outside on March 7 January 17. moved the Locusts were spotted in iting 15 tourist spots in a year their home states to be "A petition has been filed mercy petition some villages of Punjab's by funding their expenses. eligible for contention. under Article 32 for judicial Fazilka, Muktsar and Union Tourism Minister PNS n MUMBAI review of the manner of after the Bathinda districts trig- Prahlad Singh Patel said the "We should honour rejection of the mercy peti- gering fear among farm- move should not be construed these people as brand Maharashtra Chief Minister tion in terms of the judge- Supreme Court ers as the destructive as a monetary benefit, but as an Uddhav Thackeray will visit ment of Supreme Court in had dismissed swarms are known to incentive. ambassadors of Indian Ayodhya on March 7, Shiv Shatrughan Chauhan case," devour the vegetation "The tourism ministry will Tourism," Patel added Sena leader Sanjay Raut advocate Vrinda Grover, who his curative wherever they settle. fund the travel expenses of — PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL announced on Saturday. is representing Mukesh, told petition against The Punjab Agriculture tourists who visit 15 destina- Union Tourism Minister "Ayodhya mein jallosh! PTI. his conviction Department (PAD), how- tions in the country in a year March 7, 2020," Raut said in The warrant for execution ever, said necessary and submit the photos on our a tweet. of death sentence for the and death arrangements were in website," he said on Friday the conference, jointly organ- Raut had announced on four convicts has been fixed sentence place to tackle a possible evening at the concluding cer- ised by the Odisha government Wednesday that Uddhav on February 1 at 6 am. locust attack while ruling emony of the two-day National and Ficci, a Memorandum of Thackeray, who heads the Mukesh had moved the out any damage to crops Tourism Conference in Intent (MoI) was signed Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi mercy petition after the tive petitions before the at this stage. Odisha's Konark. between the state and Gujarat (MVA) government, will Supreme Court had dis- Supreme Court. Farmers from the three Tourists, however, have to for cross-promotion of tourist visit Ayodhya in Uttar missed his curative petition The 23-year-old para- districts have urged the travel outside their home states sites, officials said. Pradesh to mark the com- against his conviction and medic student, referred to as agriculture department to be eligible for contention. A special event will be guides. A Memorandum of pletion of 100 days in power. death sentence. Nirbhaya, was gang-raped officials to take urgent "We should honour these organised to announce this "But, participation of Odisha Understanding (MoU), men- However, he had not speci- Along with his, the apex and brutally assaulted on the steps to tackle the pests. people as brand ambassadors very soon, he said. in this programme is very low tioning the key frameworks fied the date at thattime. court had also rejected the intervening night of "We have found locusts of Indian Tourism," Patel Rupinder Brar, Additional and it needs to be enhanced. and policies, will be signed This will be Thackeray's curative petition of another December 16-17, 2012, in a in our fields... they are not added. Director General of Tourism, The state government should soon after discussions with first visit to Ayodhya after death row convict Akshay moving bus in south Delhi by in large numbers though," The minister also said the said the ministry has been encourage students to take relevant departments of both becoming the state chief Kumar (31). six people before she was said a farmer from Sun Temple at Konark would organising certificate pro- part in the certificate course," the states, said Sachin minister. He was sworn in as Other two convicts Pawan thrown out on the road. She Fazilka. be included in the list of 'icon- grammes for candidates she said. Ramchandra Jadhav, Director the CM on November 28, Gupta (25) and Vinay Kumar was flown to a hospital in ic sites'. intending to work as tourist On the concluding day of of Tourism, Odisha. 2019. Sharma are yet to file cura- Singapore where she died. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | JANUARY 26, 2020 money 06 ICICI Bank Q3 net profit rises Debashish over two-fold to Rs 4,146 cr Govt nominee n PNS NEW DELHI on SBI board Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported an PNS n NEW DELHI over two-fold jump in stand- alone net profit at Rs 4,146.46 The State Bank of India EU, 16 WTO members sign pact crore for the third quarter (SBI) on Saturday said the ended December 2019. Central government has It had registered a net prof- nominated Debashish for interim appeal arrangement it of Rs 1,604.91 crore in the Panda, Special Secretary, October-December period a Department of Financial PNS n DAVOS in mid-December 2019 by the access to a binding, impartial year ago, ICICI Bank said in a Services, Finance Ministry EU and a number of other and high-quality dispute set- BSE filing. as a director on the Central The European Union and 16 WTO members following the tlement system among them." Total income rose 17.23 per Board of SBI. WTO members including effective paralysis of the WTO "Let me underline again cent to Rs 23,638.26 crore He is appointed with China and Australia have Appellate Body due to the that this remains a contin- during the quarter under immediate effect replacing signed a pact to develop a blockage of new appointments gency measure needed review as compared to Rs the earlier nominee Ravi multi-party interim appeal since 2017. because of the paralysis of the 20,163.25 crore in the corre- Mittal, according to a bank arrangement at the global trade EU Commissioner for WTO Appellate Body. We will sponding period a year ago. filing. body. Trade Phil Hogan said: "This continue our efforts to seek a The bank's asset quality SBI, the country's largest The arrangement, signed statement testifies to the high lasting solution to the improved with gross non-per- bank had posted a 218 per on Friday on the sidelines of importance that the EU and Appellate Body impasse, forming assets (NPAs) falling cent jump in standalone net the World Economic Forum the participating WTO mem- including through necessary to 5.95 per cent of gross loans profit for the September (WEF) annual meeting, will bers attach to retaining a two- reforms and improvements," at December-end 2019, com- quarter to Rs 3,011.73 allow the participating WTO step dispute settlement process he added. pared to 7.75 per cent a year "The net interest margin was 3.77 crore. The lender had post- members to preserve a func- in WTO trade matters. The The multi-party interim ago. ed a profit of Rs 944.87 tioning and two-step dispute multiparty appeal arbitration arrangement will be based on "The net interest margin per cent in Q3, FY2020 compared to crore in the same quarter settlement system at the World arrangement will guarantee Article 25 of the WTO Dispute was 3.77 per cent in Q3, 3.64 per cent in the quarter ended basis, was at Rs 38,370.95 last year. Under exception- Trade Organization (WTO). that the participating WTO Settlement Understanding FY2020 compared to 3.64 per crore during the quarter al items, the bank reported This initiative was launched members continue to have (DSU). cent in the quarter ended September 30, 2018 (Q2, FY2020) ended December 2018-19 a net profit of Rs 3,484.30 September 30, 2018 (Q2, and 3.40 per cent in Q3, FY2019," from Rs 33,433.31 crore in the core on sale of partial FY2020) and 3.40 per cent in year-ago period. investments in subsidiary Q3, FY2019," ICICI Bank said ICICI Bank said in a statement Treasury income grew by 11 SBI Life Insurance Maruti Suzuki in a statement. per cent year-on-year to Rs Company. Brent lowest in 7 weeks Net NPAs stood at 1.49 531 crore in quarter under Fresh slippages had halved launches per cent of total advances as loans of the lender stood at Rs vious fiscal. review from Rs 479 crore in to Rs 8,800 crore from Rs against 2.58 per cent as on 43 453.86 crore as on On consolidated basis, the the third quarter a year ago, it 16,000 crore on a quarterly amid nCoV concerns December 2018. December 31, 2019 as com- net profit was at Rs 4,670.10 said. Net interest margin was basis. sports variant "Provisions (excluding pared to Rs 51 591.47 crore a crore during the quarter 3.77% in the third quarter. The asset quality of the PNS n NEW DELHI taxes) declined by 51 per cent year ago ended December 2019, ICICI Bank said the recov- bank improved with gross of Ciaz sedan year-on-year to Rs 2,083 crore Net bad loans were valued against Rs 1,874.33 crore in eries, upgrades and other dele- non-performing asset (NPA) Oil futures came down sharply PNS n NEW DELHI in Q3 FY2020 from Rs 4,244 at Rs 10,388.50 crore as the corresponding quarter a tions, excluding write-offs ratio coming in at 7.19 per on fears that the spread of the crore in Q3 FY2019," it said. against Rs 16,252.44 crore in year earlier. were at Rs 4,088 crore in Q3, cent, down 276 bps yearly deadly coronavirus in China The country's largest carmaker In absolute term, gross bad the same quarter of the pre- Income, on consolidated FY2020. and 34 bps sequentially. will undercut demand for Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday crude further, which has seen launched Ciaz S, the sports prices already under pressure variant of its premium mid-sized due to worries about a poten- sedan Ciaz, priced at Rs 10.08 tial oversupply. lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). CG Power seeks Local governments in many The company also said it has cities across China have closed introduced BS-VI compliant all urban transport network Ciaz priced between Rs 8.31 Centre's nod to systems and suspended out- $54.19 a barrel. For the week, lakh and Rs 11.09 lakh. This going flights to prevent the the U.S. benchmark fell 7.5 per will be its 11th offering com- spread of the virus. China is cent, the largest fall for a most plying with the stricter emis- remove joint auditor the second largest consumer of active contract since May. sion norm, ahead of its imple- PNS n MUMBAI that its Board of Directors has crude oil. Angel Broking deputy vice mentation from April 1. "With determined that KKM cannot Brent crude rates dropped president Anuj Gupta said: over 2.7 lakh happy customers Fraud-hit CG Power and be considered to be indepen- sharply to $60.62 per barrel, "After the trade deal between and record 29 per cent market Industrial Solutions has sought dent. down by 2.29 per cent from China and the US, it was share in its segment, Ciaz is the Centre's approval to "In the course of review of the previous close of $62.07 believed that the crude rates popular for its impactful exte- remove K K Mankeshwar & Co payments made in the past per barrel on fears of slump in will pick up due to increased riors, sophisticated interiors CONCOR to be (KKM) as one of its joint audi- years, the Company has come ciation of its partner with cer- of its partners with the identi- demand. Brent has become demand. But the outbreak of and strong performance. There tors due to certain alleged across certain unexplained tain identified entities named in fied entities during the year cheaper by at least 7 per cent coronavirus dashed all hopes. was a latent need from our partner in "unexplained" payments made payments made to M/s K K Phase-I investigation report 2016-17 which was not dis- in a week, the biggest drop Owing to the slump in sedan loving customers for a to the auditor from the com- Mankeshwar & Co, one of the ('Identified Entities')," it said. closed at the time to appoint- since December 2018. demand, there is a concern of Sporty version of Ciaz," Maruti developing port pany. Joint Auditors of the Company The filing further said that ment of KKM as statutory West Texas intermediate oversupply which has sent the Suzuki India ED (Marketing & In a regulatory filing, CG (KKM), from the Company KKM in its response con- auditors for the financial year crude for March delivery fell international crude oil rated in Sales) Shashank Srivastava said PNS n MACHILIPATNAM (AP) Power on Friday evening said and its subsidiaries as well asso- firmed the association of one 2017-18. by 2.5 per cent fell to end at downward spiral." in a statement.

YSRCP Member of Parliament Vallabhaneni Balashowry on Friday said Container Corporation of Three of our BSVI-compliant Global growth to India (CONCOR) would become a partner in devel- oping the Machilipatnam get boost: Lagarde Port. models sell 1 lakh units: HMSI The CONCOR had pro- PNS n DAVOS "Trade has been dramati- posed Rs 3,000-crore PNS n MUMBAI BSVI transition in the two- cally low recently and didn't Integrated Logistics wheeler industry, almost six European Central Bank help growth much. So we are Manufacturing Zone Honda Motorcycle and Scooter months ahead of the deadline. President Christine Lagarde delighted to see trade agree- (IMLZ) in Machilipatnam India (HMSI) on Friday said its The excitement will only grow said global growth is likely to ments being negotiated and as a part of the port project, three BSVI models have sold as Honda's BSVI models line-up get a boost from abating completed. I believe this will Balashowry said. more than 1 lakh units since it gets more robust and we move uncertainties on trade issues in remove uncertainties the He said a Special Purpose launched the first such product to 100 per cent BSVI production the wake of new pacts being world over," she said. Vehicle (SPV) would be in September last year. beginning February 2020," said signed. " I think the distribution of formed for the project with The Indian two-wheeler sub- Yadvinder Singh Guleria, senior Speaking here at a session benefits and costs as a result of 40 percent stake of sidiary of Japanese auto giant vice-president (sales and mar- on the global economic out- trade diversion remains to be Machilipatnam Urban Honda currently offers three seven months ahead of the keting), HMSI. look on the last day of the seen because it is not going to Development Authority BSVI-compliant products -- implementation of the new Leading the BSVI transfor- WEF 2020 on Friday, the for- be win-all arrangements. (MUDA) and 60 per cent of Bajaj-Triumph bike Activa 125 BS-VI, SP 125 and emission norms from April 1. mation, Honda was the first mer IMF chief said uncer- "There will be some down- CONCOR. Activa 6G -- in the domestic The company plans to com- two-wheeler manufacturer to tainties have abated on issues side effect and we at ECB are In the evening, CON- market. Activa 125 scooter was mence 100 per cent BSVI vehi- start mass availability of BSVI like trade and Brexit, and it is measuring where the chips COR Chairman and the first BSVI-compliant model cle production from next two-wheelers, nearly half-a- likely that income growth and will fall and who will lose out Managing Director V to roll out in 2022 launched by HMSI in month, it said in a statement. year ahead of the mandated low unemployment will even- of that re-diversion under the Kalyana Rama met Andhra September last year, almost "Honda is proud to lead April 1, 2020, deadline, it said. tually be reflected in prices. various agreements," she said. Pradesh Chief Minister Y S PNS n PUNE Jaganmohan Reddy at his "The Triumph residence and discussed Bajaj Auto and iconic British the Machilipatnam Port motorcycle brand Triumph brand is an project. on Friday formally com- iconic brand Indian smartphone market surpasses that of menced their non-equity glob- al partnership to manufacture the world over. a new range of mid-capacity So, we are motorcycles in the country. confident that US with 158 mn annual shipments in 2019 USFDA The first bike under the partnership, which was forged there will be a PNS n NEW DELHI 2019, the pecking order inspects in August 2017, will be rolled huge appetite changed with vivo overtaking out in 2022 and will carry a Indian smartphone market sur- Samsung and moving to the Cipla unit starting price tag of less than in India and passed the US for the first time second spot. Rs 2 lakh, Triumph other emerging on an annual level with ship- In the December quarter, PNS n NEW DELHI Motorcycle Chief Commercial ment of 158 million units in Xiaomi continued to hold the Officer Paul Stroud said at a markets for 2019, according to numero uno position, followed Pharmaceutical firm Cipla press conference here. these new Counterpoint Research. by vivo, Samsung, Oppo and on Friday said the US Food The new bikes will be man- products" With this India has become realme. and Drug Administration ufactured at Bajaj Auto's the second largest smartphone Anshika Jain, Research has completed inspection of Chakan facility. market globally, Counterpoint Analyst at Counterpoint its Bengaluru-based manu- "The Triumph brand is an exported to all overseas mar- said in a statement. Research said Chinese brands' facturing unit with four iconic brand the world over. kets where Bajaj has a strong Smartphone shipment grew share hit a record 72 per cent observations. So, we are confident that there presence. 7 per cent in 2019 over the pre- Anshika Jain, for 2019 compared to 60 per The company said it is will be a huge appetite in India On the other hand, the vious year, it added. Research cent a year ago. committed to addressing and other emerging markets home-grown auto maker will "This is due to the growth of "During 2019, we have seen these observations and will for these new products," Bajaj be able to increase its scale of the mid-tier segment where Analyst at all major Chinese players submit its response to the Auto Managing Director Rajiv operations in involving both Chinese brands aggressively Counterpoint expanding their footprint in USFDA within the stipu- Bajaj said. domestic and exports mar- introduced many flagship-grade underpenetrated relative to among multiple players, he Research said offline and online channels to lated time. The collaboration will kets. features and capabilities to cap- many other markets; 4G pene- added. gain market share," she added. The inspection of Cipla's explore the 200cc-500 cc This is the first time ture demand coming from users tration among subscribers being "We further expect brands to Chinese brands' She cited examples of API manufacturing facility motorcycle category to offer Triumph Motorcycles has looking to upgrade from their around 55 per cent," have multi-tier strategies involv- share hit a record Xiaomi, realme, and OnePlus was carried out between multiple product options partnered with any other first or second smartphone," Counterpoint Research ing partnerships in the mobile that have increased their offline January 20 and 24. across various segments. auto maker, its chief execu- Counterpoint said. Associate Director Tarun ecosystem from hardware, soft- 72 per cent for points of sale, while brands like "The United States Food Triumph bikes manufac- tive officer Nick Bloor said. Additionally, the online chan- Pathak said. ware and services, thus creating 2019 compared Vivo have expanded their and Drug Administration tured under the collaboration The partnership will build nels became the preferred sell- Going forward, this demand opportunities within different online reach with Z and U conducted a cGMP inspec- will be sold under Triumph a new engine and vehicle ing platforms to introduce these is expected to grow further segments like entertainment, to 60 per cent a series. tion at our API manufac- brand, and not Bajaj auto, platform in the mid-capaci- products faster into the market, due to the ongoing transition gaming, financial services and year ago Apple was one of the fastest- turing facility in through exclusive network of ty range (200-800 cc) and it added. from feature phones to smart- more," Pathak said. growing brands in the fourth Bommasandra, Bangalore, outlets. offer multiple options to "Although the rate of growth phones and progressive diffu- Xiaomi led the tally with 28 quarter, driven by multiple from January 20, 2020, to However, as part of the address different segments in for the smartphone market was sion of key smartphone features per cent market share in 2019, (10 per cent) and Oppo (9 per price cuts on its XR device, January 24, 2020. pact, the bike will be be this class. only single digit for the first time to the entry-level price tier as a followed by Samsung (21 per cent). thanks to local manufacturing on an annual basis, India is result of hyper-competition cent), vivo (16 per cent), realme In the the fourth quarter of in India, Counterpoint said. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | JANUARY 26, 2020 special 07 MIND BENDER Simon Baker in the TV show The Mentalist wows the viewers with his cold reading and hypnosis to track down real criminals. Does this mean that there is science behind mind reading? SHALINI SAKSENA chats up self-styled mystifier and supernatural entertainer LIOR SUCHARD to tell you more

ould you give the notepad, he doesn’t mean one will become Mozart. asks, and tells you to think of One can me taught. I have written a a number. You think, here book — Mind Reader: Unlocking the comes the trick. In the mean- Power of Your Mind to Get What You time, he scribbles something Want. It has been translated into eight Con the paper. He then asks you to share languages. The book teaches a little the number you had thought of. Lo and about how one can influence others, to behold! It is the number on that paper. read people and mind techniques. I What is new here? wrote it with the belief that people can After all, we all saw Patrick Jane, be taught to do it. But there is a point (Simon Baker) in The Mentalist using up to which one can teach. Something his special but fraudulent powers to has to come from within just like any solve crime. He studied the body lan- other art form say like a sport. One can guage of the person to find out the true learn to play cricket but not everyone killer among suspects. Is there a science will be a Sachin Tendulkar. I take his that allows a person to read minds and name since he is a good friend of mine. body language to predict things that You need to have that little extra to be common people can’t pick up? Or it is right at the top,” Suchard tells you. just a fantastic trick by a magician to Self-belief and hard work are impor- wow his audience? tant pillars for a mentalist. “Take risks is Lior Suchard, renowned Israeli another aspect. All these ties together to mentalist, mystifier and a supernatural be a professional and be very good at entertainer, tells you that what he does what one does. Taking risks doesn’t is more than parlour tricks. mean putting oneself or others in dan- What exactly is a mentalist and how ger but it means to do things that out of what he does different from a magician? the extraordinary and think out-of-the- Suchard mixes visual magic, mind read- box. There a phrase – the difference ing, body language and keen sense of between try and triumph is the little bit observation to influence people. of ‘umph’. One needs to really hard work Mentalists usually don’t mix normal to even put out the simplest of acts,” he magic tricks for the amazing feats they tells you. do to keep their audience captivated. A He draws inspiration from travel- mentalist will always dissociate himself ling, meeting people and getting into a from theatrical tricks that a magician store. He tells you that the show that he performs on stage — like the Water of is preparing for to be aired in the US, Ganga — the famous trick of PC Sircar the act that it has were thought of three Senior. From a small cauldron, at the years back. I drew the ideas and then beginning of the show, he would pour thought of combining it with a few water into a basin. All through his per- things. Some of the acts that I showcase formance, he would pour water from that takes years in process. For this tour, that cauldron, till the end of the show. I have totally new ideas. The good part The water never ran out! about this collaboration is that the pro- The 39-year-old is in India after a duction house and I have a good match, long gap and there is a reason. “It has I am a high-end performer and I want been a few years. There was a time everything to be perfect — from light- when I used to visit often. Then I ing to sound to stage. I prepared new stopped. This visit comes after a long acts that is going to blow the minds of wait. To begin with, I used to come here the audience. Some of the acts are so big often, do tours — visit 20 cities. After that it will involve the entire audience. doing many shows, I collaborated with In this instead of one person coming on Ace Production and created a big show. the stage while the others watched, if But then I went away on a break. I am the audience has thousand people, each back now. I was supposed to come earli- will experience it and be part of the er, but was busy with other performance show. This is a rarity. It is tough to do as the world over but I had a window of well. When one wants to be good at time for this trip and created three something — have showmanship, shows — one in Delhi and two in charisma, performance and the acts – if Mumbai. Everything this time is new — one has greats ideas but doesn’t know the acts and crazy interactive sessions. how to deliver it or if one is good but We also wanted to combine this show doesn’t know how to put out the idea, in which would benefit children as well. both circumstances, it is not good. One We are helping Create Foundation, I will needs to have ideas and know how to interact with children and have a fun- deliver it. For this tour, I am going to filled interactive session,” says Suchard dazzle, confuse and make those present who was in the Capital and staying at happy at the same time,” he says. the Ambassador, IHCL, SeleQtions. He Dazzle he did. The act that involved tells you that there is no such thing as a the entire audience showed how opti- normal mind reader. mism and the metaphor of finding love, He decided to stay away from India everyone found it withing themselves as he wanted the market to miss him through a crazy interactive experiment. and also to keep his imitators at bay. There was mind-reading, mind influ- Back then, when he used to visit and encing and predictions. Things moved perform across cities, many started with super high-end camera crew, lights, copying him and calling themselves screens and sounds. mentalists, performing across India. He tells you that what he does is 90 What they were doing, Suchard says, per cent real and 10 per cent trick. “I do was copying his acts. But he takes it in tricks just to have fun with the audience. his stride and as a compliment. “If The 90 per cent is based on psychology someone is copying you, it means what and how the mind works. The human you are doing is good,” he says. mind is the same. I don’t know what one “I opened the floodgates. I was is thinking, I know how one is thinking. always a mind-reading master mentalist. I can take advantage of it and influence A mentalist is not a magician, I don’t do the person. That is how I could predict card tricks, I don’t levitate people, I the number and gave that name,” don’t do bowling tricks. I work on the Suchard says. mind. I know how people think. I use Even though he can predict what underground psychology influencing the other person is thinking, it doesn’t hypnotics, body language reading, non- bother him since what he does is used verbal communication, extra-sensory for the positive purpose. perception, strong memory and mathe- “I never think of negativity. Like matical skills to read the mind. I com- when I came up with the name, the per- bine all these skills with my love for the son is going to call her and tell her what stage and share an experience with audi- though nothing is a miracle. The other is actually seeing can’t really be done. A was very young. He tells you that there happened and the other person would ence participation,” Suchard says. He is as though everything is a miracle’. If perfect example is the sawing of the is no school that teaches mind reading – be just as amazed. I am a perfectionist. I goes on to prove he is good at what he you are choosing that nothing is a mira- woman into two and putting her back the high academics of mind reading. He am constantly improvising. Sometimes, does. cle, you are many doors. I don’t try to Mentalism has allegedly been again. We all know that the magician is self-taught and tells you on a lark that I look at the place and change my acts. Pointing to a person, he asks how talk about power, it is about ability. I tell really didn’t cut her into two. But this maybe he should open a school that Sometimes, I improvise on the spot. well one knows him. He asks him to people in my show that everyone has used outside the entertainment doesn’t mean that they don’t mix a bit of teaches what he does. This means that I change my acts write a name on a strip of paper and the ability to do amazing things. One trick with mind games thrown in for a “It was a combination of things that depending on the people gathered. I destroy it. “To get rid of the evidence,” just has to believe in himself,” Suchard industry to influence people good measure. Some of us have watched he developed and learnt when he was love to invent new acts,” Suchard tells he explains. He looks at the person for a explains. for personal gain the TV shows of people like David young. He read a lot of books, travelled you. He is the best in his profession, he few seconds and begins. “When I look Almost all mentalists say that they Blaine, an American illusionist, the world, he invented things and ideas, insists. at the body language, the name that was are not magicians and what they do is a endurance artist and extreme performer, met people from radical Math calcula- One can’t call oneself mentalist on a written is that of a woman. It was a different art form altogether. A mental- Erik Jan Hanussen is alleged to who perform mind-blowing mind-read- tions to spirituality. What I do moves whim. One has to be a purist. Mentalist name that came immediately to you. ist on the other hand has a great knowl- ing stunts that leaves the audience in from accuracy, to Math to precisement is a sacred art. There are many magi- The name you have written is uncom- edge about psychology of human nature have influenced Adolf Hitler awe. to spirituality, meditation and Zen. It cians making millions of dollars from mon. I am not sure. It has three-four and understand how people think. A special mention for The Amazing takes skills that I have into account and their art. But many call themselves a alphabets, like a nickname but in this Instead of sawing women in half or Kreskin — an American mentalist who combines that with a lot of fun, humour mentalist because it is more prestigious. case, it is her given name. It is not accu- making wild animals appear from big Grigori Rasputin influenced became popular on TV in the 1970s. and craziness that I love. I studied all Being mentalist is tough. Some people rate science; sometimes I make mis- boxes, a mentalist tries to enter the most Tsarina Alexandra The story goes that Kreskin would ask this and mastered what I do today. think that being in the presence of a takes. But right now, the name that sacred and closely guarded place — our someone from the audience hide the The mentalist has a cup of activities mentalist is scary. Charlie Chaplin said: comes up is Mini,” he tells you, leaving a mind. Because of this, the audience payment he was to receive from the waiting for him once his India tour A day without laughter, is a waste day. I trail of amazement. For Suchard, it is experiences incredible things like bend- show. If he couldn’t find it by the end of ends. laugh everyday and do the same for oth- simple. He just observed the person and ing of the spoon, like guessing the cor- Wolf Messing his performance, he would not get paid! As of now, he has two TV series in ers,” Suchard says. used his skills to arrive at the name. rect number that he wrote on the paper, Influenced Joseph Stalin Such was his talent. the US with celebs. He is also in the He tells you that people are scared “What I do is not a trick. What peo- like coming up with the correct answer One is told that while there are process of developing a new show and because they think he can read their ple think is real or not real, it is all part every time the dice is rolled — all this many great magicians, there are very going to part of a big talk show. For this mind. “I am very sensitive to people. It of the show. For me, the most important and much more even when he is not Count Alessandro di Cagliostro few – only a handful of people who are he has to be on top of the game; he is hard for a person to lie to me. I am thing is for people to be happy, enjoy looking at the person. One can say that true mentalists. “If one had to think of a practices, constantly thinking of new not hearing thoughts of people and that and have an amazing experience. It is it is crazy thought manipulations. Accused of influencing the French name, it will be difficult for people to ideas and inventing all the time. could be why they are wary, what I do is not about believing or not believing. Magicians, on the other hand, don’t aristocracy in the heist of a come up with the name on the spot. Interestingly, what he does can be a process that I have perfected over the people are welcome to be sceptical; they hide the fact that that they are doing is a Our world is very small. We are just a taught and learnt. “It is similar to play- years. can have fun with the show. If people trick in a manner that entertains. The diamond necklace handful of people who are true mental- ing the piano. If I learnt the art from a To end on a positive note: Always believe, that’s good. Albert Einstein said: audience too understands that what he ists. tutor for 10 years, I would know how to have happy thoughts; one never knows ‘There are two ways to live life. One is as is witnessing is an illusion and what he His own journey began when he and be pretty good with practice. But it who might read them,” Suchard says. sunday magazine Hyderabad, January 26, 2020

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FROM THE INSIDE The terracotta land Habit tendencies and work Temples of Maluti in Jharkhand Old habits die hard, unless the bear testimony to India’s rich 11thought-seeds to which they are yet hidden heritage 09 rooted, are properly resolved

Zillion dreams, a billion schemes, a million memes, but caught in slipsteams. This is how DR DEBASHISH SENGUPTA sums up the: LIFE OF A ZENNER A radio buzzing in a corner, the trans- mission is unclear, the signal seems to be wavering. I adjust the antennae that we have fixed near the roof of the room. The voice on the side becomes better. By this time, I had repeated this ritual several times. However, the crackling commentary of the cricket match on the other side made up for all the hard work and irritation. Both my younger brother and myself are stuck with the radio for the whole day. Our parents are not at home. My mother wanted to call our grandma and therefore she went to the post office to book a trunk call. It would take few hours of waiting before her turn comes and she can speak over the government run public land phone, before returning home. We had the whole day to ourselves. It took longer than expected for our parents to come back home. They could not find a taxi near the post office and had to walk for nearly a kilometre before they found a transport. Poor mom, she had to cook the dinner after a long day. Meanwhile, India had lost the match. We spent the whole evening helping our mom in the kitchen. Another uneventful day had come to an end. But we had some excitement coming- up. Sunday was just a day away when we will catch another episode of ‘Star Trek’ and by that time we should also be getting a letter from my cousin brother who was sharing our secret encryption code, as he had promised in his last letter. This was to prevent elders from finding out the contents of our letter. And yes, he was also send- ing some photos from his recent vaca- tion... hen I tell this child- hood story of mine to my son, after listen- ing to me with rapt attention, he tells me thatW there are technical flaws in my story. What? Technical flaws! I find his expression amusing, he finds it even more. He asks me: ‘Why were you listening to the radio and not streaming live cricket over the Internet?; Why did your parents go to the post office to make a call and not use their mobile to make a video call?; Why did your parents not call an Uber instead of walking a long distance?; Why didn’t you order food over an app instead of letting your tired mom cook the dinner?; Why did you wait for Sunday to watch your favourite show and not stream it over Netflix?; And why were you on his tablet that he can crack the their five-year-old daughter in her This was shared by a 40-something tant to have a good handwriting, but waiting for days for a letter instead of most challenging quizzes, yet all that pursuit of art and their five year old person, parent of a zener. Some it is also like an exercise that using WhatsApp or Instagram?’ matters at the end of the day are his daughter Kamakshi’s name has thought this was funny, but frankly I strengthens finger muscles and Not his fault, how will his gener- grades in school where he finds no entered the India book of records for do not find it funny at all. This is just improves general health condition. ation that has been born in the cra- use of his knowledge of the world. being the youngest Mandala artist. an evidence of how less we under- Ishaan does not know whether to dle of technology and rocked by The high potential, high intelli- Interviewing Bollywood celebrity stand this generation. believe his mother or his teacher or social media handles understand the gence and high ability of this genera- kids like Jannat Zubair (of TV series I would not blame the zeners, or his doctors. times when we were children. They tion is true on one hand, but in the Phulwa fame), Ricky Patel (Tubelight their parents, teachers or whoever Who do you really blame here? were born in a transformed world world that they live in, they find with Salman Khan), Jineet Rath manages them. Often, we are our- Hard to tell. But one thing is where on one hand rapid advance- their homes changing, pressures (Talash with Aamir Khan) their life selves confused or our thoughts are absolutely clear that the older gener- ments in technology have opened the mounting and the world becoming stories are interesting and filled with not integrated and zeners get con- ation has to assume responsibility. realm of possibilities, including space more predatory. They find them- insights on parenting this modern fused by the varying voices. Take lit- The contrasting stories also make it tourism, whereas on other hand the selves prey to anxiety, depression and generation. But, I also came across tle Ishaan’s example. He studies in an clear that right understanding and same technology threatens our very vulnerable to poor mental health. parents torn apart by trauma whose alternate school. Ishaan loves reading right guidance of the older genera- existence. Their susceptibility is often dis- only twelve-year-old son killed him- story books. But of late his mother tion can do wonders, but failure is On one hand, the world has been proved by many terming it as jitters self in Bangalore, depressed by bully- has told him that she will not buy seldom an option. The parents/teach- brought closer than ever before with of growing-up, but such people fail ing and his inability to share his anx- him story books as they need to care ers have to stop projecting their networks that defy limits of distance, to count the transformed environ- iety; another parent who lost their for the environment and save paper. childhood or their issues on the pre- and on the other hand, it has been ment that actually magnifies their child who killed himself unable to Ishaan does not quite like reading sent generation pre-teens and adoles- fragmented by economic, political challenges. cope with a relationship stress. story books on a digital reader. cents; make a concerted effort to and religious conflicts. Everyone has While writing the book ‘The Life Being a parent of a teenage zener Anyways, he studies everything acad- understand the times that they live, more friends than before, yet there is of Z: Understanding Digital Pre-Teen myself, and in the profession of emic on the tablet and even writes empathize with them and their life dearth of human connection. Today, and Adolescent Generation’ I had the teaching and dabbling with social his notes on that, plays games on issues; and then manage them. Only they take more photos than Kodak opportunity of talking to countless psychology, I can understand that mobile, but when it comes to story then the efforts will be synchronised films would ever allow, share them zeners, their parents, teachers, tutors, parenting, teaching or counselling books, he like them printed. He has at home, at school and in the society over Instagram, yet they will never child counsellors, child psycholo- the zeners is not at all an easy task. read in his books that environmental at large, and we will be able to con- know the nostalgia of opening an old gists, pediatricians and I came across This generation is nothing like we ZENERS MAKE CLOSE sustainability means not adding non- nect with this generation and raise dusted photo album. such contrasting stories. There are a were as kids or even what millennials biodegradable wastes, keeping the them to be functional happy adults. Zeners or Generation Z, born group of school children who have were when they were growing-up. TO 32% OF THE WORLD surroundings clean and recycling Zeners make close to 32% of the year 2000 and after are a unique gen- turned their school project into an They live in a different time, grow in POPULATION AND wherever possible. Ishaan did not world population and together with eration, shaped by transformed entrepreneurial journey while there a different environment and mature TOGETHER WITH quite fathom how buying story books millennials hold the key to our future times. Their formative years are are many others struggling to realise early in many ways, yet are suscepti- is not caring for the environment and the future of this planet and shaped by a world that offers them their dreams because they find low ble to falling prey to online and MILLENNIALS HOLD and is quite vocal about his disagree- human civilization. Any short-sight- tremendous opportunities and tools acceptance of their ideas with their offline predators. THE KEY TO OUR ment. edness in understanding them will be on the plate, yet the uncertainty and elders. There is a need to understand FUTURE. ANY SHORT- During his recent visit to the catastrophical, to say the least. volatility of the same makes them There are also parents like them and their life issues that are pediatric ophthalmologist, the doctor highly vulnerable. How do you oth- Subalaxmi who after understanding often complex. Without doing the SIGHTEDNESS IN told him to reduce exposure to digi- The writer is an award-winning erwise explain the contrasts, when a the aptitude and personality of her same, the path is that of ignorance. UNDERSTANDING THEM tal devices as it is not good for his author of the book, ‘The Life of Y: 17-year-old boy discovers a planet on child has dared to homeschool him, Recently I came across a message WILL BE eyes. He hardly knows what it is to Understanding Millennials as the third day of his NASA internship and her son, Akash, has excelled in shared in zest on a WhatsApp group. write with a pencil or a pen as he Employees and Consumers’. His latest but on the other hand a 12-year-old many ways including being invited It read: “Today’s 13-year olds have CATASTROPHICAL, TO uses stylus instead. He remembers a book ‘The Life of Z: Understanding girl kills herself after being severely by a well-known scientist to work in relationship stress. When I was that SAY THE LEAST physician who visited his school for Digital Pre-teen and Adolescent cyberbullied. his lab. There are parents like Mukta age, I used to close the fridge door medical check-up of kids told his Generation’ (SAGE India) released Ronit has so much information and Sudhanshu, who have supported slowly to see how the light goes off.” class that writing is not only impor- recently on Amazon sunday magazine A NATION’S CULTURE RESIDES IN THE HEARTS AND IN THE SOUL OF ITS PEOPLE heritage 09 — MAHATMA GANDHI Hyderabad, January 26, 2020

pectators gathered along Rajpath to witness the Republic Day parade on January 26, 2015 were surprised to see the tableau of Jharkhand. Ever since the state was formed, it was perceivedS to be the land of jungles and a rich tribal culture. Beyond that were its indus- trial cities like Jamshedpur and Bokaro, but largely, it remained unexplored. MALUTI: JHARKHAND’S The 2015 tableau of Jharkhand was a re-creation of a few terracotta temples and the face of an unknown Goddess enshrined in one of those temples. It created a huge wave of interest among the audience pre- sent, as well as those who watched the tele- vised version. For many, it was their intro- duction to the terracotta temples of Maluti, OWN TERRACOTTA LAND a small village in Dumka district of Jharkhand. Up till now people were only familiar with the Bengal terracotta temples. Dating back to the 15th century, temples of Maluti in Jharkhand bear a This small village Maluti has 72 terracotta temples, most of which are embellished with exotic panels of baked clay. testimony to India's rich yet hidden heritage, writes SOMEN SENGUPTA Few months later, Maluti attracted attention once again, when in newly built boy, salvaged the falcon and got the bird While Ram is accompanied by Laxman and single pinnacle with four sides slopes. Only Ranchi airport, tourism department of back to the Sultan. Happy to have his fal- Hanuman, Ravana is followed by demon a few temples are made of atchala and deul Jharkhand placed a huge poster of Maluti con back, Sultan rewarded Basanta with a warriors elegantly dressed up and spirited. style. So a monotony grips while taking a with an objective of encouraging tourism sizable land. The boy thus got famous as Baj The panoply and shoes of Ravana in every tour. However, the thrill of photography sees in this almost unknown heritage village. Basanta. temple are beautiful and distinctive. In some no bound of satisfaction when one gets to Today, Maluti is counted among the unique Baj Basanta founded his capital at a panels, Ravana can also be seen fighting capture a plethora of similar looking tem- heritage spots of India. place named Dumra. His several genera- alone on foot. ples in a single frame. No where else can one find an instance tions ruled the area as prominent tax col- Some of the divine figures are very As for now, the temple village of where within a radius of 1,150 ft, a few gen- lecting landowners. unique and not commonly found in other Maluti is a victim of sheer negligence from erations of zamindars have built more than In 1680, Baj Basanta’s great grandson, terracotta temples. Musicians, flying the government side. The village remained 100 terracotta temples instead of palaces and named Rajchandra, was killed in a battle demons, foot soldiers with naked swords etc lost to world and even to the people of its pleasure chambers. Even in Bengal, a state with another king of Rajnagar in Birbhum. are in plenty on each front wall of temples. own state, the undivided Bihar, as well as that houses several world class terracotta Following the incident, his four sons shift- Social sequences like a royal man on Bengal even before 1979 when ASI official temples, there is no such distinctive a vil- ed their capital to Mallahati. They found the palanquin, worshiping, goat sacrifice and named AK Sinha first undertook a project lage. Incidentally, Maluti is just a few kilo- place to be very peaceful. Once settled, the so on are also found aplenty. on this village and submitted a detailed metres from Bengal border and its dwellers family branched into four and started The numbers of panels on the side walls report of his work speak Bengali and not Hindi. The village expanding by building a plethora of tem- and back wall, however, are unusually few Despite this report, no basic minimum cult and customs are more Bengali than ples. It is believed that all four branches and appear to have been removed. A row amenities were built in Maluti and the place Jharkhand. started founding temples instead of build- of small chariots is carved under every fig- did not find mention in any of the tourism Though not much information or ing palaces and pleasure houses. ure of Ram and Ravana. These rows of char- promotional literature. In 2009, Global knowledge is available on these temples, the Gradually, in the next 200 years, a time iots are placed just on the apex of main Heritage Fund surveyed this village and local folklore/legend has it that this place came when it was found that the village had entrance and again, those are very richly marked it as one of the fastest vanishing her- was known as Mallahati, a zone owned by 108 temples dedicated to various Hindu decorated with warriors fighting with itage of the world. Even after that, no major Malla dynasty that ruled Bishnupur of Goddess and almost all decorated with deadly weapons, either on horses or ele- Government fund was sanctioned to pro- Bengal. It is the same place that houses exceptionally beautiful terracotta panels. phants. Beautiful floral designs with vari- tect these temples. many world famous terracotta temples. Today, only 72 temples can be found in with writings and cattle roam inside. Some ous hindu motifs are etched all over the wall. It is heartening to see that the present The place, it is believed, derives its name Maluti. Rest are either grounded or in a temples are still in use and hundreds of peo- Mahishasurmardini Durga is another government is atleast making that effort to from a local Goddess named Moulakshi, dilapidated condition. ple continue to cause damage to its rich art common feature to be found on these ter- promote it as a unique heritage site of the who has no reference in Hindu mytholo- These 72 temples are situated in 4 clus- works. During Diwali, on occasion of racotta decorated temples. Here, she mounts state. At an individual level, a local resident gy. It is assumed that this Goddess came ters in the village and one needs to take nar- LEGEND HAS IT THAT Kalipuja, fairs are organised at temples clus- an animal which neither looks like a lion named Gopaldas Banerjee who has been from Tantrik cult of Buddhism in which she row lanes and beaten tracks to visit all. It ters, attracting large crowds. These fairs are nor a horse. However, some panels depict observing the gradual decline of the her- is described as elder sister of Tara. Later, she is a different matter that the village is very IN THE 15TH CENTURY, yet another cause of continuous damage to excellent horse statues. In some panels, she itage has done excellent work to record and may have been adopted by the Hindus as small and thinly populated, and so it does A NEW RULE WAS the temples. appears with Laxmi and Saraswati on her protect these temples. As someone born and their Goddess and started attracting devo- not take much time to visit all clusters. Poor The beauty of the terracotta panels either sides and in some, she is depicted by bred in the village, Banerjee had heard var- tees. Based on this information, many maintenance and lack of public awareness ESTABLISHED BY AN found on the walls of Maluti temples is dis- herself. ious legends and stories from his early child- believe that this place was once influenced has marred the charm of the place to a great ORPHAN NAMED tinct from the panels found on the walls of Even though these temples are largely hood and has penned several authentic by Vajrayana Buddhism, in which shadow extent. the various temples of Bengal. In Bengal, believed to be made of terracotta, there is books on the subject. He was recently felic- of Tantrik cult is said to be profound. The first cluster is known as Madhyam BAJ BASANTA, WHO apart from mythology and epic references, a contention that these panels may actual- itated by Jharkhand Government for his A website claims Adi Shankara visited bari. The second and third clusters are locat- WAS GIFTED A HUGE various social aspects also feature in terra- ly be carvings on a very soft type of sand- work of recording history. this place when he was touring India in his ed very close to each other and appear as cotta panels, whereas in Maluti stories of stone, locally known as phool pathar. The temples of Maluti are a burning tes- mission of re-emerging Hinduism over one. They are known as temples of Rajbari TAX FREE Ramayana appears to be the main theme. Which is a possibility because in Birbhum timonial to India’s rich yet hidden heritage Buddhism. The conversion of a Buddhist and Sikhir bari. The last group of temples LAND/PROPERTY BY The central arch and its surrounding district of Bengal, some temples are actu- and if proper protection and exposure is not Goddess into a Hindu Goddess may be a which are in equally bad condition is known areas are all decorated with the battle ally decorated with phool pathar and are given these beautiful structures, all will be testimony of that forgotten past. as Chayer taraf. Apart from these temples, THE THEN SULTAN sequence of Lord Ram and ten-headed commonly confused for terracotta. lost. Their dilapidated condition is only Legend has it that in the 15th century, there is a hexagonal rasmancha. OF BENGAL, ALAUDDIN Ravana. In some panels, Ram is shown on The locals have also been using the worsened by overgrown vegetation and a new rule was established by an orphan While all temples were originally the shoulder of Hanuman, whereas, in some hexagonal roof less rasmancha (platform) massive water leakage from the roof and the named Baj Basanta, who got a huge tax free embellished with terracotta, due to weath- HUSSAIN SHAH temples the same warrior is shown fight- to celebrate Holi and Raas Utsav of Radha- walls. A few of the temples have already land/property as gift, courtesy the then ering and random defacing of walls, many (1495-1525) ing on his feet. In some panels, Ram sports Krishna, which is causing considerable crumbled owing to neglect and many are Sultan of Bengal, Alauddin Hussain Shah of these temples lay painfully bare now. In a manly moustache. In a similar manner, harm to the structure. awaiting the same fate. Though some (1495-1525). many temples, panels are continuously Ravana is also visualised in different forms Temples of Maluti follow the Bengal restoration work has started recently, but no It is said that once during his hunting crumbling. The temples have developed and shapes. He has his usual ten heads and school of temple architecture but sadly not amenities can still be found for the tourists. expedition, Sultan lost his pet falcon and cracks and wild vegetation grows uncon- ten hands but his postures are distinctive much variation found in that. Most of the It would be a pity if these temples are lost was deeply depressed. Basanta, the village trolled. In a few temples, walls are defaced different and vary from temple to temple. temples are made in charchala style, that has — a sin beyond pardoning. Planning to travel overseas? 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Green décor Bring serenity to not only heightens the aesthetic appeal of the home but also sets in a YOUR HOME pleasant mood. ANUSHKA he serenity and the More often than not most when it comes to accommo- Some prefer their plants as a exotic look that is plants are chosen for their dating plants and animals,” centrepiece in the living room PRADEEP provided by plants ability to add an aesthetic says Krishna Viplava, CEO of while some are placed as side T and flowers inside quality to the interiors. Regalias Modular India pieces in the bedroom. writes about fancy indoor and “People get plants for the Interiors, Hyderabad. “The However it is important that outdoor spaces are home to cause a shift from type of plants or planting the plants be placed in areas appreciated by everyone. We horizontal-living to vertical- areas can be broadly divided close to windows and doors so what needs to offer a basic guide to the cru- living. Though it accommo- into two main categories, they receive adequate sun- cial factors that influence the dates more people, vertical namely balcony and indoor. light.” be done to type of plants that can be living tends to restrict the Flowering plants and other Agreeably, caring for plants placed at home and their room available to each person. exquisite plants usually can be tricky. The process of decorate a HANGING PLANTS maintenance. This may pose a challenge require a good amount of taking care of each plant For people who can give the plants only a limited amount of maintenance. Due to their depends on several factors home with requirement for ample sun- including the type of plant or space, hanging plants can be a great option. Hanging plants FOR THOSE WITH A GREEN THUMB, HERE light and water such plants are climate that one lives in and plants may come as potted plants or air plants which do not even ARE A FEW TIPS AND TRICKS TO CHOOSE ideal to be placed in an area more. But there are a number require soil to grow. such as the balcony,” he says. of very hearty house plants THE RIGHT PLANT FOR YOUR HOME AND “The opposite can be true for that are much easier to care in tough conditions while CATER TO THE DECOR OF YOUR HOUSE indoor plants,” he adds. for, and much more likely to being aesthetically pleasing, Clement, manager at the reward your efforts with long include snake plant, spider CACTUS OR SUCCULENTS ‘PaudheSe Yaari’ a plant nurs- and continued growth. “Some plant, peace lilies the cacti or ery, says, “It all depends on plants which are most forgiv- succulent varieties ferns, rub- "One of the most popular plants FLOOR PLANTS the taste of the consumer. ing in nature and can survive ber plants and more.” are usually the cactus and the succulents. Though green and In a room that has too much empty space, one lively, both are types of desert could always consider a floor plant to complete the plants which are less demanding, room to bring in a fresh sense of freshness to the given that these plants need little decor instead of filling it up with more furniture. water and sunlight, Make sure the size and scale of the plant are in maintenance,"says Clement. alignment with the rest of the furniture in the room. These plants can be a great statement to the aesthetic of one's living space while being easy on EXPERIMENTING WITH POTS one's wallet as well. The vessel in which the plant is placed can attract just as much attention as the plant itself. Often used pots or planting vessels include terracotta, ceramic pots, glass terrariums, wood and much more. Hence instead of sticking to cheap plastic pots, it is advisable to shift to these plant-friendly and creative looking spaces to add to the decor. People get plants for the home to cause a shift from horizontal-living to vertical-living. Though it accommodates more people, vertical living tends to restrict the room available to each person KRISHNA VIPLAVA CEO OF REGALIAS MODULAR INDIA INTERIORS

expected during those times,” he adds. In the beginning, the poten- tial risks of a pet turning your house upside-down is indeed Building a safer home for pets very high, but pets generally tend to adapt to the household as they grow up. It is impor- very pet owner Dr Mellacheruvu Kiran tant for the owner to make knows that while Kumar, a veterinary doctor, necessary changes to the Pet owners are not only owning a furry says, “Smaller pets like cats or home to suit the pets’ behav- E friend can be fun hamsters or smaller iour and needs while also responsible for their pets' and adorable, it is a breeds/companion breeds of ensuring that the house is safe huge commitment dogs can thrive comfortably in and comfortable for them. and a responsibility as well. smaller spaces. But bigger pet This can be hard on owners food but also the kind of Besides providing companion- breeds require a lot more who want to decorate their home they live in. ship, there are also therapeutic space for exercise and to pre- home for better aesthetic benefits of owning a pet. The vent them from suffering from appeal while ensuring that Dr Mellacheruvu Kiran Kumar number of households with obesity. This is especially cru- their pets have a comfortable ANUSHKA PRADEEP pet dogs and cats in India cial, keeping in mind the time. Hence we look into fac- accounted for approximately apartment culture nowadays.” tors that may be inconvenient HERE ARE A FEW ADDITIONAL writes about the measures 17 million and 1.5 million “It is advisable to have a tem- to pets and list measures that TIPS TOWARDS A BETTER PET- respectively in 2018, states perature and humidity regu- ensure the coziness and com- FRIENDLY HOME to be taken to ensure a research published by the lating systems in place. The fort of your pet at home. o Provide steps for pets to climb Statista Research Department. transition period between sea- “Managing the decor in the onto high furniture. Else, their pet-friendly home Speaking on factors to con- sons is especially risky for presence of pets is undeniably nails can rip the upholstery when sider when one adopts a pet, both pets as infections are a difficult task. But there are they try climbing. several ways one can mitigate o Protect the pets by covering the problems by taking a few sharp edges of furniture. basic counter measure to safe- o Store household chemicals in a guard their pet. Trimming nails of animals regularly will locked cabinet and keep benefit both the interior of the glassware and lighted candles home as well as the animal away from the pets' reach. itself as it will lead to less o Most common household plants scratches to the furniture and are poisonous to pets. Hence, paint, thus keeping them away research on ideal non-toxic from possibly toxic chemicals plants before getting them home. in construction products,” o Area rugs can enhance a room advises Bharadwaj, Manager while protecting floors from of Happy Home Interiors. claws and stains. “Usage of stain-resistant fabrics for sofas and chairs like faux leather, or easy to clean best preferable to use inexpen- washable covers can benefit sive things that are easily dis- both the pet and the owner as posable,” Bharadwaj added. it is applicable not just for “Carpets are considerably sofas but for other home better to avoid slippery floors accessories such as pillows, especially keeping in mind curtains, bed sheets as well. large animals such as St. This would help the owner Bernard, but it is important to maintain the home better ensure the maintenance of the despite the furry friends shed- carpets and rugs to ensure that ding hair or causing any other there’s no infestation by para- spillage. When it comes to sites on the carpets,” Dr Kiran other pieces of furniture it is concluded. sunday magazine EACH YEAR ONE VICIOUS HABIT DISCARDED, IN TIME MIGHT MAKE THE WORST OF US GOOD tarot 11 — BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Hyderabad, January 26, 2020

YOUR WEEK AHEAD MADHU KOTIYA

ARIES March 21-April 19 LEO July 23-Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 Your health remains good. Your theory of prevention is Be positive is the mantra for this week. Those facing Healthwise this is not a great time for you. This week is better than cure will work well. You are inspired, physical problems, be careful about your diet. Make sure full of anxiety, stress and worry. Make sure you have a motivated and have strong will power to turn a to exercise/do yoga, eat healthy and take proper rest. balanced diet, exercise and fluid intake. Meditation and situation in your favour. With a tremendous amount of Even if you are feeling demotivated and disengaged, do breathing exercises are particularly useful to you. Take energy and stamina, you can work non-stop and finish not cut yourself off from the world. Seek help from a time out to practice some. Work-wise, you will have a the pending tasks. Your workaholic approach will attain trusted person in your family or friend circle to come out pleasant time. You may bond with colleagues and enjoy a favour of your seniors. Your potential is being of your current state of mind. Things will go well in your social get-together with them. The work environment is recognised which will work as motivation for you. career. You may experience a sense of calm and positive and you may expect a promotion. Those seeking Those seeking love, this week your search for the right emotional connect with other colleagues at work. This is a a new job will be successful. Love life should go well. partner will come to an end. There will be a true make or break period in your relationship. Evaluate Those facing challenges in their relations need to bonding between you and your partner. This is the right everything and be very clear about what you want from maintain a balanced and welcoming attitude. Those time to talk to each other and sort out the problems for life and your relationship and make a decision looking for a new relationship, be confident, go out and a smooth relationship. Married couples will enjoy the accordingly. Those seeking a new relationship need to mingle with others. Things are sure to work in your time and cherish some memorable moments. decide about how they are going to approach it. favour.

Lucky number 7 Lucky number 11 Lucky number 17 Lucky colour Sky Blue Lucky colour Golden Lucky colour Black Lucky day Friday Lucky day Sunday Lucky day Saturday

TAURUS April 20-May 20 VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 This week you have to be alert as there are chances of Health is satisfactory this week. You are advised to You will have plenty of opportunities to entertain yourself health issues popping up. Maintain a positive attitude at practice meditation and positive thinking. Doing so would and spend quality time. This will be reflected on your all times. Manage your stress level and get enough rest work wonders for you. Those who are down with health health. Others will feel positive vibes in your company. to heal both physically and emotionally. You may face problems or some illness should not lose heart. Take On the career front, something good is likely to happen. some difficulties on the career front. Your feelings or ego care of yourself and allow yourself to get in touch with The issues you were facing in the last few days will get may get hurt at your work. Be optimistic and face the your inner strength to heal faster. This week, work front over now. You may find support in your colleague or a challenges with an approach that the consequences will seems to be disturbed as it is full of worries and anxiety friend. This is an apt time to discuss service matters with make you learn something new about life. Those looking in relation to some project work. Keep reminding yourself your boss, and your ideas will be valued and executed for for employment should probably look in a different to not worry, stay positive. Leave aside the anxiety and the benefit of the organisation. If you are in the line for direction or a different field. Those in a relationship, may focus on what you can control. Those seeking promotion, it may come to you soon. Family plays a have to face some issues. Do not stress over things and employment should do what they can to get their desired major role in your success. Romance is in the air. Those give yourself and your partner some time and space to job. Be strong in your relationship with others. Some seeking love will meet someone of their liking. Existing deal with the problem. Those who are single, you have to issues may pop up. You need to give space to yourself relations demand your attention and time. Plan a vacation wait for the right time to meet a suitable partner. and your partner to sort out the differences. to make your partner feel important.

Lucky number 10 Lucky number 15 Lucky number 28 Lucky colour Red Lucky colour Purple Lucky colour Grey Lucky day Monday Lucky day Wednesday Lucky day Saturday

GEMINI May 21-June 20 LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 Your health will be good. Keep up with your meditation This week take a break from health worries and stress. This week you will feel physically, emotionally and and yoga routine as it will keep you connected to your Practice meditation in calm surrounds and do some spiritually charged. Things are in their right place. soul. Those dealing with health issues, need to take spiritual thinking. This will help you develop mental Those suffering from heart and BP related issues things seriously and take proper medication. Some of strength. Don’t push yourself in any task as it might have would recover fast with the help of proper medical you may work yourself to exhaustion and stress may an adverse effect on you. This is the time to count your attention and their own will power. Monetary gains are take a serious toll on your body. Give yourself a break. blessings. At work, things are good. Those who are not on the cards. Those thinking of venturing out into a Your work front looks good and you may experience happy, stay calm, as new opportunities are waiting to open business or an expansion, go ahead. You will be happiness and satisfaction at work. Those awaiting doors. A personal transformation will help you have a successful. You may meet an influential person who interview results will get good news. You seem to be deeper understanding of yourself and others. Your could prove highly beneficial in your career. Those in on the right track but don’t get carried away. Those relationship seems to be in an uncomfortable zone. Either services may gain higher status/position. Love who have commitment phobia, need to introspect. It is you or your partner is going through a tough time. demands your attention, which probably you won’t be very important to have a healthy conversation when Examine your relationship and give your support to your able to pay much. Your partner may get annoyed, so faced with problems. Don’t avoid any issues in your partner to make the relationship work. Don’t lose hope. balance between work and love. Married life is blissful relations and because it will only make things worse. Your time will come, just take rest and relax. and enjoyable.

Lucky number 22 Lucky number 5 Lucky number 23 Lucky colour Yellow Lucky colour Peach Lucky colour Pastel Blue Lucky day Saturday Lucky day Thursday Lucky day Thursday

CANCER June 21-July 22 SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 PISCES Feb 19-March 20 Maintain balance to have good health. Make sure you You will witness a high level of energy and vitality this Your health is not the best this week. Watch out for eat well, get adequate sleep and exercise the right week. This will keep you active. Just make sure to take seasonal ailments. Drink plenty of water and avoid tea, amount. This week you seem to be enthusiastic about out time for adequate rest as well. Women who are coffee, or any kind of addiction. Focus on meditation and your work. You will show the right amount of planning to start a family, good news is in the offing. yoga for rejuvenation and healing. Career-wise you will confidence and take on new projects. A word of Enjoy this time of good health. On the work front, you feel a sense of accomplishment. Those seeking jobs will caution though. Be careful to not rush into things. You may get involved in a conflict or disagreement with get a call from the company they have been aspiring for. have the tendency to be impulsive. Think before you others. This might be due to your own behaviour. If you Your family and friends’ support will boost your morale. make any decisions. Travel on account of your work is are trying to complete a task with disregard to its impact Property matters will be solved as per your wish. In a indicated. Good news for those who are awaiting on others, you might end up being a loser. Make sure relationship, avoid conflicts and confrontations which are results of an interview. You will rejoice in friendship your behaviour is impeccable. Either you or your partner likely to occur during this week. Love may face objection and harmonious relationships. Some of you will be is working very hard in your jobs, this might be as your family members may not favour your love or celebrating an occasion with your partner. In case of interfering with your relationship. For a smooth don’t like your relationship. A rift in the family might make stress, spend some quality time with your friends and relationship, spend some quality time with each other. you upset. You may have a confrontation with the family. Single seeking love, should also prioritise their life. elders/mother to defend your relationship.

Lucky number 13 Lucky number 5 Lucky number 20 Lucky colour Orange Lucky colour White Lucky colour Green Lucky day Tuesday Lucky day Friday Lucky day Sunday Madhu Kotiya is a tarot card reader, spiritual healer, and Founder, MShezaim Institute of Tarot and Divination. Contact details: [email protected], www.indiatarot.com, M: 9873283331

ASTROTURF Habit tendencies can derail venture BHARAT BHUSHAN PADMADEO The man in hurry wished to hur- began playing all tricks in his hand to riedly create something of his own. True take over the company, which met with icking up threads from the previ- sorry to mend fences. Remember, habits to his nature, he was toying with many stiff resistance from the original pro- ous issue, let us now look at the die hard, and would not spare you entrepreneurial ventures. For, mind sig- moters. Eventually the partnership Pprognosis of the young man’s unless the thought-seeds to which they nifying Moon is posited in a Mercury broke off and he lost heavily. endeavour since his session with me. He are rooted in the inner realms of mind, owned sign, a planet identified with If all that would not be enough, he was advised to reflect upon his inner are resolved from the base level. That is multiplicity. He was advised to take up spent heavily in branding himself. His frame of mind in a meditative mode, only possible through self-reflection in one project at a time, take it to its logi- illusionary perceptions made him identify the inherent fault lines, meditative mode. Otherwise, when cal end, stabilise it, before getting into ignore all advice to wait till his venture acknowledge them, and make necessary caught unguarded, the inherent tenden- another venture. But given his habit, he took off well, as would the Sun opposite amends from the root level through cies will come into immediate play, and kept arguing to prove his point and mischievous Neptune imply. Being fresh educative inputs. He did reflect for evidently to one’s detriment. won’t listen. young, he had enough time in hand for a while, but not in a meditative mode. In On work front, he was not contend- He tried to enter into partnership image building. But he was in a hurry to fact, he used to seek guidance on how to ed with just his family business, which with one start-up company that was rough shoulders with the bigwigs in the modify his conduct. As also, on how to being considerably big demanded full- assisting him in one of his projects. But Business world. In the process he went relate to his parents so as to keep them time engagement. His sense of insecuri- the promoters refused. That raked up out of proportion to pay a hefty sum to in good humour. The saner side of him ty played heavy on his mind, coming as his ego, as would the Sun placed adverse become a member of an International was then driving his thought process, as it may with the Sun placed adverse to to Jupiter imply. He could not digest organisation. would Jupiter beneficially aligned to Saturn. The trigger was, not being refusal and thus got trapped in his own Now, because of economic down- mind signifying Moon may mean. named a director in the company, bind. In reaction, he rushed through turn, on completion of his project, his He, thereafter, began consciously whereas his first cousins were inducted partnership with another start-up com- product line is not moving on expected evading getting into unnecessary argu- into the board of his uncle’s company. pany that was also assisting him in his lines. Consequently, he is now under ment with his parents, unlike earlier He felt that he was being denied his due. project, just with the intent to outsmart severe financial pressure, making it dif- when he would react to everything. That He was afraid that because of tempera- the other company. Made dispropor- ficult to push through his product in the helped improve his relationship with mental differences with parents, he tionate investment despite stiff resis- market. parents over a period of time, but not would be deprived of his legacy. It could tance from his associates. Later, he without intermittent bouts of aggression. not register in his mind that they were realised that the return he expected may The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant His habit tendencies would then tem- in fact grooming him in a way that take some time. He forgot that any and spiritual counsellor. Write to him at porarily overtake his thought process. before he was handed charge, he gets maiden venture has to go through mean G-102, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony, But after offending them, he would time and space to get over his attitudi- down time before giving returns. He New Delhi-110 025 regret, seek clarification on where and nal limitations, so that he could lead then lost his nerves. Following which, Tel: 91-11-49848475/9818037273 why he went wrong, and as advised, say with prudence and patience. he on the strength of money power Email: [email protected]

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RAPID FIRE DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS: Disciplined, committed and hardworking ON AND OFF SCREEN, WHAT DO YOU HATE THE MOST IN OTHERS: People who lie a lot and cheat others YOUR NICK NAME: Chinni FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: A WOMAN OF Australia WHAT'S THE CITY YOU WISH TO VISIT: Australia. Although it's my favourite country, I have never been there HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH ANXIETY/ANGER: I suppress my anger SUBSTANCE WHAT IS WORK TO YOU: Work Sometimes, after On or off screen, politically is life to me watching those films I would gather some courage active actress par excellence CURRENT FAVOURITE and ask my dad directly. Vijayashanti has proved her CELEBRITY: Mahesh Babu. He someone knows his work. He is a 'bangaru Love for Lord Ayyappa... to get 'rid' of the responsibility. Now mettle time and again. Known bidda' I was a big fan of festivals, especially things have changed for good and women are Diwali. All that shopping and decorations becoming strong and independent. I got for her unscripted bold HOW DO YOU BEGIN YOUR brought a different feeling altogether. I exposed to the world only because of films DAY: By exercising would enjoy bursting crackers. Whenever and this career has influenced me and taught speeches during election Calm, my father wore Ayyappa mala, I used to cry, me many lessons. asking my dad to take me along. I always campaigns and the manner in shy kid... used to decorate the puja room before my have been father prayed. My husband also wears the Tied the knot in a simple which she gets into the skin of

Very few heroines With Rahul Gandhi calm, mala. One day I was upset I could not ceremony... strong characters she plays in are getting powerful i composed decorate the puja room before my husband's and shy puja as I was down with heavy fever. But like I like simple marriages and hence got films, Vijayashanti pitches in an exclusive interview with roles now... since a miracle, I was fine within an hour. That's married in a similar manner. After I met my omen empowerment was childhood. I the magic of Lord Ayyappa I feel. husband MV Srinivas Prasad, we expressed THE PIONEER the need for making karate mandatory in schools to Wmore in cinemas back then was our feelings towards each other and tied the but people couldn’t notice. Most brought up knot in a simple ceremony. It all happened help girls become strong mentally and physically. Two in a military- Was dad's dream to see me as a in no time. I got married in 1988 and it's of my cinemas were female- like system superstar... been over 30 years. Understanding is the minutes into the conversation, the oozes her centric that has a strong amidst a lot of disci- key to a happy married life. There should be and character. I consider pline and principles. My parents, Srinivas Prasad and Varalaxmi no ego between couples. People should don't want persona as a people's person. With Sarileru myself lucky that I Even during the initial were from Eturnagaram in Warangal. learn to understand their partner's feelings to confine myself. was among those days of my acting Eventually they shifted to Chennai and I for a happy marriage. Neekevvaru, she has returned with a extremely few career, I was very calm. It is grew up there. My schooling Fans broke train's window artistes who did only after I started doing bold was in Chennai. My father was Taking break from films... bang, though after a long hiatus. In a and brave films that I became interested in films, but never to see me... such women- more mature and aggressive. in my wildest dreams did I I took a break from free-wheeling conversation with oriented films. think of acting. It was films in 2006 as I felt One day I was travelling to Vijayawada I'm glad that my Excelled in sports... because of my father 'films chaalu inka'. I had for a shoot. People somehow came to know K RAMYA SREE, Vijayashanti character in that I entered the film been acting ever since I the train and the compartment number I Sarileru too was I used to play a lot as a kid industry. It was his turned 13 and had done was travelling in. A few fans broke the glass talks about her childhood, of a strong single and used to mostly come first. dream to see me as a over 200 films. My windows of the AC compartment I was in. stint in politics, her plans to mother who I had all those medals until superstar. I have husband and I The train stopped and people were recently, but I lost a few while realised his dream, were too busy shouting 'Vijayshanti should come out'. months sent her sons to moving my house and but sadly he isn't with films People's hands were bleeding and they for act in an action-oriented film, serve the nation. I during a recent burglary at with me. and felt were putting bottu to each other with that Sarileru. worked hard for home. I was an above average weblood. That was very scary and I was The and more. this star-dom student and always excelled in Always a frightened. I have witnessed many fan director and I am sports. Even now, I always ask moments in my 40-year career, but this was shocked enjoying it the government to make karate ‘nanna really scared me. to see me now. I compulsory for girls at school. It kuchi' very lean and will keep them fit and brave, and wanted me to put on some weight. So, I don't think they will become strong mentally and I loved my Lost nine kilos for Sarileru... changed my diet again and gained that physically. father a lot. I I work out for one-and-a-half to pounds. But I want to get heroines always used to three hours every day. I do 50 fitter now ‘Sweety now are Taking Rs 1 from support my should push-ups on a daily basis and and shed more getting to father and my take a break maintain a proper diet. weight. gaadu' is babai to drink brother used and focus on Women face a lot of health portray During my stress such sugarcane juice... to support ourselves and issues once they attain a my mother. Telangana our personal life. It's been certain age. buster... powerful agitation I would walk or take a bus to I was always a 13 years since we took that decision Even I faced a health f I get free time, roles. school. My parents would not give 'nanna kuchi'. and suddenly, politics happened to issue a couple of years I us pocket money; so, I would ask Since childhood, me. Since I wasn't doing films, I got ago. So, I changed my my husband my babai to give me Rs I would do enough time to fight for the Telangana entire lifestyle and and I go for a walk or play with my 1. When he used to my work movement and got involved in solving started exercising and pet Sweety. Although he is a male ask me why I Serving and straight away get back public issues. main-taining my health. dog we named him Sweety because he needed it, I home as I was brought that I lost nine kilos in was as cute as a female pup. Sweety would say, people way by my father. That Want to do an action film again... two gaadu is my stress buster too. 'I'll drink is top priority... continues till date. Once one my political meeting or I have always played strong characters glass of y focus is politics. I got a gap during my shoot is over, I head that are loved by people, especially women. sugar- political stint recently and bumped into the home. I prefer staying All my films were message-oriented, cane M at home with my keeping society in mind. If I'm offe-red 'the juice script of Sarileru. I felt the character was strong so husband and go to best character' which keeps up with before I did this film. But till the end, politics, serving temples or on tours my reputation, I will surely do and people and fighting for them would be my priority. with him if I get free more films. I want to after We are the people who brought separate tine. Even during my do an action school'. childhood, I wouldn't film too. I One glass Telangana and the responsibility to set things attend family functions. will do was just Rs 50 right lies on us. Corruption has it if I Parents' paisa back then. increased a lot in the state. get death at a young age Babai used to Homemaker, if not for such love me a lot. acting... an shattered me... When I wanted offer y parents' death shattered me. I to watch a film, I would If not for acting, I guess I would've been a M think those were the only ask him only as I was too scared homemaker. Back then, once the family emotional moments in my life. They to ask my parents. So babai used to feels you are educated enough, they watch the film first to know if there would get you married to left me when I was very young. While I is any obscenity and only if he finds was still growing in my career, my father passed away. it okay would he convince my Within a year my mother too passed away. So, I was all parents. My father used to scold alone and had to do everything by myself. I couldn't him for pampering me. I used to understand anything about life. I was too young. But thanks to the love James Bond films a lot. discipline my parents taught me, I worked very hard and was able to take my own decisions. After my parents died, I had only work in mind. Sometimes, I would sleep only for three hours a day and used to do 17 films a year. My work helped me grow in life and take my decisions by myself.

Anil took good care of me on Sarileru sets... irector Anil Ravipudi Dtook care of me and my character on the sets. Although I returned to the sets after 13 years, I didn't feel like lost. I was very comfortable as I have acted with Mahesh Babu earlier and the director was very cautious about my shots as he was adamant that only I act in the film. He managed With K Chandrashekhar Rao During early days to convince me (laughs).