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Quick News44 CM MUFTI SAYS ‘KASHMIR NOT A LAW & ORDER ISSUE’, MEETS RAJNATH Traders with `20 lakh ‘Climate change may turnover must register devastate Asia’ ‘Foreign forces behind J&K under GST by July 30 OUR CORRESPONDENT

NEW DELHI: The govern- ment on Saturday asked trad- problem; China aiding them’ ers to get registered under the goods and services tax (GST) OUR CORRESPONDENT regime by July 30. However, 3 Pakistan-backed JeM traders with turnover of below NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kash- terrorists killed in Tral Rs 20 lakh or those engaged mir Chief Minister Mehbooba exclusively in the supply of Mufti categorically stated on Sat- SRINAGAR: Three terrorists exempted goods or services urday that “external forces” are cre- of the Pakistan-funded and need not register under the ating the problem of terrorism in supported Jaish-e-Mohammad new tax regime which has the state. Emerging from a meet- (JeM) were killed in an encoun- kicked in from July 1. ing with Union Home Minister ter with our security forces in a “As per the GST laws, one need to register in all the states/ NEW DELHI: Climate change would bring Rajnath Singh here to discuss the forest area of Tral in Pulwama is required to take registration Union Territories from where devastating consequences to countries in the law and order situation in Jammu district of south Kashmir on on or before July 30, 2017. All you are making taxable sup- Pacific and Asia, a new report has warned and and Kashmir, especially security Saturday, a police official said. traders are requested to reg- plies,” it said. said Southern India may witness a decline in for Amarnath pilgrims, Mufti told While two of the terrorists were ister now without waiting for Excise, VAT or service rice yields by five per cent in 2030s. Unabated reporters, “The Kashmir issue is not sion in the country. But I am grate- been deployed for the security of killed in the morning, another the last date,” a finance minis- tax payers who have already climate change could severely affect the future a law and order problem. It is hap- ful that the entire country, political the pilgrimage routes. took shelter inside a cave and try statement said. Listing the migrated to the GSTN portal growth of these countries, reverse current pening because of external forces. parties and the Central Govern- The number of paramilitary per- was finally killed after several benefits of getting registered and have been issued provi- development gains, and degrade quality of life, The ongoing fight is a handiwork ment, especially the home minister, sonnel deployed this year is 9,500 hours of gun battle in Tral, under GST, the ministry said sional IDs need to complete the report by the Asian Development Bank of external forces and now unfortu- helped us in overcoming the trag- more than last year. Four districts that input tax credit can be the registration process by Sep- (ADB) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate nately China is also trying to med- edy,” she said. of the state — Pulwama, Kulgam, about 36 km from here. The passed on in the value chain tember 22, 2017, by giving all Impact Research (PIK) claimed. P4 dle into it.” Seven pilgrims were killed by Shopian and Anantnag — have bodies of all the three militants and due taxes collected will the documents following which During the meeting, which militants in Anantnag district while been on the boil since the killing and their weapons were re- come to the exchequer. “There- GSTIN will be issued. Those lasted nearly an hour, the J&K chief returning from the Amarnath cave of Hizbul Mujahideen commander covered from the scene of the fore, traders are requested to tax payers who need not reg- Ujjwala scheme: Govt minister apprised the Union home shrine on Monday. Security agen- Burhan Wani in an encounter with gun battle which started early register under GST immedi- ister under the GST regime minister about the steps taken to cies engaged in anti-terrorist opera- security forces on July 8, 2016. in the morning when security ately without wasting any more can cancel their registration gives 2.5 cr LPG lines maintain peace in the Kashmir Val- tions in Jammu and Kashmir have The unrest has resumed since forces launched a cordon & time,” it said. by July 22. Those who have ley, officials said. The steps taken to been told to implement security the April 9 by-poll to the Srinagar search operation after receiv- Businesses with turnover not migrated but are liable for JANGIPUR (West Bengal): President Pranab ensure the security of Amarnath plans with full vigour, said officials. Lok Sabha seat. Mehbooba said that ing information about presence of up to Rs 20 lakh (Rs 10 lakh registration will have to do so Mukherjee on Friday handed over cooking gas pilgrims too were discussed, they So far, more than 1.86 lakh pil- the Jammu and Kashmir govern- of militants there. “The killing of in special category states) are by July 22, it added. For new connection to a woman here to mark meet- said. grims have visited the high alti- ment had requested the Central the militants is a major setback exempt from GST. “If one is taxpayers who are not regis- ing half the target of distributing five crore Mufti said that she had dis- tude Himalayan shrine. As many Government to ensure that Article for the outfit which is trying to carrying out any business and tered under any of the erstwhile free LPG connections to women from poor cussed with Singh the attack on as 21,000 paramilitary personnel, 370 of the Constitution should not revive its activities in the val- has an annual aggregate turn- tax regimes, they will have to households. In May last year, the government Amarnath pilgrims. “The attack was in addition to state police forces get diluted as it has an emotional ley,” the official said. AGENCIES over in the preceding financial get themselves registered by embarked on a drive to provide free cook- designed to create communal ten- and two battalions of the Army have connect with the people of the state. year exceeding Rs 20 lakh, you July 30. ing gas connection to 5 crore women from poor households in three years with a view to reduce the use of polluting fuels such as wood Tejashwi skips Nitish event; and dried cow dung that, according to the Mithali, Rajeshwari dazzle as India crush NZ World Health Organization, causes 1.3 mil- lion premature deaths in India every year. P5 CM distances himself by 186 runs to reach World Cup semi-finals from RJD minister on dais DERBY (UK): Skipper Mithali Raj slammed in the 11th over. Satterthwaite was then dis- Rail network will a century before left-arm spinner Rajeshwari missed in the 18th over with Sushma Verma DHIRENDRA KUMAR Gayakwad returned with a five-wicket haul producing a brilliant stumping off Rajesh- be transformed in five as India crushed New Zealand by 186 runs to wari Gayakwad’s bowling. The Kiwi’s 47-ball NEW DELHI: With ’s Dep- storm into the semi-finals of the ICC Wom- 26-run inings included four boundaries. Katie years uty Chief Minister Tejashwi en’s World Cup here on Saturday. Put into Perkins (1) too was sent back quickly with RAILWAY MINISTER SURESH PRABHU skipping an official function with bat, India recovered from an early wobble to Sharma cleaning her up as New Zealand lost Chief Minister in score a challenging 265/7 in their final league half their side for 52/5 in the 19th over. Patna, it seems the fate of Bihar’s match, riding on a 132-run stand between Gayakwad then dealt two more quick Grand Alliance is hanging in the Mithali (109) and Harmanpreet Kaur (60) blows, removing (7) and Han- In today’s balance. However, Rashtriya Janata and a quickfire 70 by Veda Krishnamurthy. nah Rowe (4) as New Zealand were looking Dal (RJD) has rejected the specu- India then produced a superb bowling dis- down the barrel at 62/7 in 21.5 overs. In the lations about any separation in the play to dismiss the Kiwis for 79 in just 25.3 next over, was dismissed by paper alliance and dubbed the incident as ter and RJD leader Vijay Prakash, overs. Left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayak- Poonam Yadav, while became ... a mere coincidence. subsequently swapped his seat with wad (5/15) was the peak of the bowlers with the fourth victim of Gayakwad, who also CITY “The Deputy CM was pre-occu- JD(U) minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, her five-wicket haul, while Deepti Sharma cleaned up last batswoman pied with some other commitment who was sitting on his right. This (2/26) scalped two and Jhulan Goswami (0) to complete her five-wicket haul. MAN KILLS WIFE OVER SUSPECTED AFFAIR 3 and it’s not happening for the first was seen as an attempt by the chief (1/14), Shikha Pandey (1/12) and Poonam Mithali, who in the earlier match against time. There were several occasions minister to maintain a distance with Yadav (1/12) picked one each respectively. 3 overs. At 7 for 2, (12) joined Australia became the highest run-getter in NATION in the past, when the Deputy CM the RJD minister. Chasing 266 for a win, New Zealand lost two but the former was dis- ODIs and first batswoman to reach 6000 runs, had skipped the official function The episode was captured in early wickets with both openers missed by spinner Deepti Sharma in her first continued with her purple patch in the tour- ASSAM FLOOD TOLL TOUCHES 59 4 with the CM. The alliance will still as well as video cameras of the (1) and (5) back in the hut in over as New Zealand were reduced to 27/3 nament. P7 remain intact and there is noth- electronic media to show how the BUSINESS ing to read from the incident,” RJD acrimony between the two Grand spokesperson Manoj Jha said, add- Alliance partners was growing with Prez, V-P polls may cool TECH MAHINDRA TO CREATE US JOBS 5 ing that Tejashwi would not fall into every passing day in the wake of Amarnath terrorist attack: the trap of occupants of 11 Ashoka the CBI registering an FIR against down Monsoon session INTERNATIONAL Road – the central office of BJP. Tejashwi and others in connection DHIRENDRA KUMAR Cops arrest PDP MLA’s driver TRUMP MOVES SC ON TRAVEL BAN 6 Tejashwi, who is RJD supremo with a land-for-hotels scam case. ’s younger son, The developments on the dais SPORT was scheduled to attend a pro- at the newly-built Gyan Bhawan NEW DELHI: As elections of Presi- SRINAGAR: A policeman questioning. gramme marking the first anni- here came a day after RJD chief Lalu dent and Vice-President are scheduled serving as a PDP MLA’s driver It was not immediately WILL FEDERER MAKE HISTORY? 7 versary of ‘Vishwa Yuva Kaushal Prasad rejected the possibility of his in between the ongoing Monsoon Ses- has been arrested in connec- clear whether Ahmad, who was Divas’ at Patna’s Gyan Bhawan. He son Tejashwi putting in his papers, sion, the experts have opined that the tion with investigations into the posted as Mir’s driver seven was listed as a distinguished guest a move seen as being dismissive of session would not witness as much terror attack on Amarnath pil- months ago, has any direct link FOR ADVERTISING in a promotional pamphlet for the the JD(U) putting pressure on the ruckus as it used to be in comparison grims this week, police sources to the attack on Amarnath pil- event. Though, RJD has rejected. deputy chief minister to quit. to other proceedings of the house. said on Saturday. grims at Anantnag on Monday kindly contact at 9810195709 The organisers initially covered When the reporters bombarded The session is scheduled to start Touseef Ahmad, a police- that left seven yatris dead and or the nameplate of Tejashwi, the spe- the chief minister with questions on Monday, which is also the polling man from the security wing under arrest on Friday as part 21 others injured. [email protected] cial guest at the function whose on Tejashwi skipping the function, day for the Presidential election, and of Jammu and Kashmir Police of investigations into mili- A police official, on the con- seat was next to the chief minis- he only smiled and extended skill would remain functional until August and Wachhi legislator Aijaz tancy-related violence in south dition of anonymity, said things FOR SUBSCRIPTION ter’s, but later removed it. The func- day greetings to the scribes. Labour 11 – when the newly elected Vice-Pres- Ahmad Mir’s driver, was Kashmir, police sources said. are expected to be clearer about kindly contact at 8800854665 tion was held to mark the World Minister Vijay Prakash, who is from ident would take the oath of office. As detained for questioning two The sources said two other the involvement of the driver or Youth Skill Day. The matter did not the RJD, said, “I do not know why the session will have only 19 working days ago. Wachhi is in Shop- people, suspected to be over- in the July 10 attack and other [email protected] end here. Kumar, who was sitting Tejashwiji did not come to the days, it’s expected that the House pro- ian district of south Kashmir. ground workers for militants, militancy-related activities later next to Labour Resources Minis- function.” ceedings would end on August 11. P4 Ahmad was formally placed have also been detained for on Saturday. AGENCIES Foreign policy shift? US defence budget seeks to advance military ties with India LALIT K JHA ing defence cooperation between agreement and the basic exchange the United States and India. “The and cooperation agreement for WASHINGTON DC: The USA’s United States is the world’s old- geospatial cooperation. … Links Pak defence funds $621.5 billion annual defence bud- est democracy and India is the The previous NDAA-2017 had get for fiscal 2018, which has been world’s largest democracy. It is designated India as a major defence passed by the House of Represen- vitally important to develop a strat- partner which brings India at par with progress in war on terror tatives, seeks to advance of military egy that advances defence coop- with closest American partners in cooperation with India, already a eration between our two nations,” terms of defence trade and technol- WASHINGTON DC: The US House Lines of Communication through Pak- major defence partner of Amer- Bera said. ogy transfer. Meanwhile, a senior of Representatives has voted for three istan, taking demonstrable steps to ica. An amendment on enhanc- “I am grateful this amendment defence official yesterday said that legislative amendments to impose support counterterrorism operations, ing cooperation with India was passed and look forward to the India and US defence relationship tougher conditions for reimbursement disrupting cross border attacks, and moved by Indian-American Con- Defence Department’s strategy that is on positive track. of defence funding to Pakistan, making countering the threat of improvised gressman Ami Bera and adopted addresses critical issues like com- “...(As) we look at the global it conditional to Islamabad showing explosive devices. by voice vote by the House as part mon security challenges, the role order, and when we look at the satisfactory progress in the fight against It also specifies that of the total of the National Defense Authorisa- of partners and allies, and areas Secretary of State have 180 days to ment and the Pentagon to develop evolving security environment terrorism. The conditions are related to amount of reimbursement and sup- tion Act (NDAA) 2018, beginning for collaboration in science and develop a strategy for advancing a strategy that addresses common within Asia, India’s rise and role (is) Pakistan’s support to terrorists and ter- port authorised for Pakistan during the October 1 this year. The NDAA- technology,” he said. “Cooperation defence cooperation between the security challenges, the role of evolving, (and) we see the United ror outfits, about which several top US period beginning on October 1, 2017, 2018 was passed by the House between the US and India enhances United States and India. NDAA American partners and allies in the States and India increasingly view- officials and lawmakers have repeatedly and ending on December 31, 2018 — 344-81. our own defence and our ability to needs to be passed by the Senate India-US defence relationship, and ing the region in the same way, expressed concern about in the past. $400 million — would not be eligible The India-related amendment meet the evolving security chal- before it can be sent to the White the role of the defence technology and our interests are very much The bill, as passed by the House, for a national security waiver unless passed by the House requires the lenges of the 21st century,” Bera House for the US President Donald and trade initiatives. It also asks aligned,” explained Deputy Assis- requires the US Secretary of Defence to the Secretary of Defence certifies that Secretary of Defence, in consul- said. Following the passage of the Trump to sign into law. them to address how to advance tant Secretary of Defence for South certify, prior to making any reimburse- Pakistan continues to conduct military tation with the Secretary of State, National Defence Authorisation As passed by the House, the communications interoperabil- and South-East Asia Cara Aber- ment to Pakistan, that Islamabad is operations against the Haqqani Net- to develop a strategy for advanc- Act, the Secretary of Defence and NDAA-2018 asks the State Depart- ity and security memorandum of crombie. PTI maintaining security along the Ground work in North Waziristan. 2| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost mp A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one Weekend Break - George R R Martin Here is a look at the list of literary offerings from the cine world, Yesteryears glory: which has actually set high benchmarks for biographical writings Bollywood diaries in the past – but were that never made it to bestseller list never recognised as he literary space has seen a ris- gotten, came back to make headlines one of the first-ever full-fledged mem- the relationship between a filmmaker bestsellers ing tide of Bollywood celeb- soon before the launch of Johar’s “An oirs by a leading Bollywood star. In and a film critic, and important devel- rities – from Karan Johar Unsuitable Boy”. the book, Dev Anand tells his remark- opments in cinema such as the advent to Rishi Kapoor – turning “I am ashamed to say it, but I actu- able life story like only he can. Here are of sound and colour. Ttowards memoirs and autobiographies ally ‘bought’ that award,” Rishi Kapoor tales from Dev’s youth in 1930s Gur- One particular autobiography that in recent years, but books by their wrote in his recent memoir “Khullam daspur and Lahore; his years of struggle aspiring writers from the film industry predecessors are striking in that they Khulla”, referring to his Best Actor tro- in 1940s Bombay; his friendship with may consider reading before setting on focussed on substance, rather than mere phy in 1974 for Bobby. Shatrughan Guru Dutt and his doomed romance the journey of penning their own book controversies. Sinha, too, created quite a buzz regard- with Suraiya; his marriage to co-star is “Dilip Kumar – The Substance and A look at the list of all major books ing a baharwali (an extramarital-affair), Kalpana Kartik; his relationships with the Shadow”, the autobiography of the by celebrities that have fast climbed about whom he stays “quiet” in his biog- his brothers Chetan and Vijay Anand, legendary actor. In the book, the actor the bestseller charts throws up an even raphy “Anything But Khamosh”. with SD and RD Burman, with contem- candidly recounts his interactions and larger list of controversies that were However, these recent examples poraries Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor – relationships with a wide variety of peo- spun around the time of their launches are not the only literary offerings that both of whom he was very close to – and ple not only from his family and the film and which were, in fact, the have come from the cine world, which with heroines like Geeta Bali, Madhu- fraternity but also from other walks of driving has actually set high benchmarks for bala and Meena Kumari. life, including politicians. While seek- fac- biographical writings in the past – but “Maybe the celebrity memoirs today ing to set the record straight, as he feels never made it to the bestseller lists. lack a personal touch. Most of these are that a lot of what has been written about In early 2010 or 11, Udayan Mitra, also written with a co-author, who actu- him so far is “full of distortions and mis- Publisher-Literary of Harp- ally does most of the writing while the information”, he narrates, in graphic erCollins India, who was celebrity only narrates the stories of his detail, how he got married to Saira then working with Penguin life. It doesn’t mean that all memoirs Banu, all of which reads like a fairy tale. India, visited the residence today are bad, but there’s something For a more recent example, one may of the iconic bollywood missing in some of them,” said Mitra. turn towards “And Then One Day” by actor Dev Anand. The Another book that comes to mind Naseeruddin Shah. It is a rare memoir publisher had signed a is “Speaking of Films,” which brings brimming with substance and honesty. book deal with the actor and together some of Satyajit Ray’s most He makes no effort whatsoever even Mitra was there to discuss the memorable writings on films and film- to hide his trysts with women, dope progress of the book. Assum- making. With the masterly precision or smoking! In his brilliantly argued ing that he would have to convey and clarity that characterise his films, personal perspective of the megastar, all the necessary guidelines to his Ray discusses a wide array of subjects – he also narrates his dislike for masala secretary, Mitra met with one of the the structure and language of cinema, movies. 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NEW DELHI: Utsav Bhasin, the son of a Haryana-based On September 11, 2008, the accused fumes while cleaning tank industrialist, was on Saturday Utsav Bhasin was driving his BMW car sentenced to two years in jail for when he hit a two-wheeler on Moolchand mowing down a motorcyclist The building, in south Delhi’s Ghitorni, where the workers were called was under with his overspeeding BMW flyover, killing Anuj Singh car in 2008 by a Delhi court, construction. Police are investigating whether safety norms were overlooked which rued that cow killers get total of 4.64 lakh cases of road The court had, on May 5, more stringent punishment accidents were reported which held Bhasin guilty of offences ZAFAR ABBAS remaining persons also went undergoing treatment at Fortis. than errant drivers. rendered 4.82 lakh persons under sections 304A (caus- in one after the other to search All five belong to Ambedkar “Sentence for killing cow is injured and 1.48 lakh deaths. ing death by negligence), 279 NEW DELHI: In a tragic inci- for their mates, but they too Colony in Chhattarpur. five or seven or 14 years in dif- “Human life is precious. (driving rashly which could dent, four sanitation work- got stuck,” said a senior police The building where the ferent states but in case of death Road users have a fundamen- endanger human life) and 338 ers died of asphyxiation while officer. workers were called was under of a human being caused by tal right to life and liberty which (causing grievous hurt) of the cleaning a harvestic tank in Soon, the police and the fire construction. Police are now rash or negligent driving, sen- includes the right to safety Indian Penal Code. south Delhi’s Ghitorni area on brigade were informed and all investigating whether safety tence prescribed in law is only under Article 21 of the Con- The court had while convict- Saturday morning. five workers were taken out norms were overlooked while 2 years,” Additional Sessions stitution. It is the duty of the ing him dropped the charges Police said that five men in an unconscious state. The assigning work to the workers. Judge Sanjeev Kumar said. state to ensure safety on roads of 304(II)(culpable homicide had gone into the tank in a entire operation by the police “We have registered a case After pronouncing the sen- of the people and it cannot shy not amounting to murder) of household in the area to clean and Fire department took over under IPC 304 (culpable homi- tence, the court granted a stat- away from its duty in any cir- the IPC. Bhasin was driving it. But eyebrows were raised an hour. cide not amounting to murder) utory bail to Bhasin, enabling cumstance,” the judge said. his BMW car when he had hit when did not come out for a “Three of them were taken and 308/34 against the owner him to file an appeal in the high The court directed the con- the two-wheeler on Moolchand long time. to Fortis Hospital, while the J K Mehta. Legal procedure is court, and asked him to furnish vict to pay a compensation of flyover in South Delhi, killing It was soon found that they other two were taken to the on and investigation is under a bail bond of Rs 50,000 with a Rs 10 lakh to the deceased vic- Anuj Singh on September 11, inhaled poisonous gases and AIIMS Trauma Centre and the progress,” said a senior police surety of like amount. tim’s kin and Rs 2 lakh to the 2008. were unable to climb out after The drain where four sanitation workers allegedly died of asphyxiation Safdarjung Hospital,” said Ish- officer. Expressing shock over the other injured man, a journal- The brother of the becoming unconscious. Police while cleaning a tank in Ghitorni, New Delhi on Saturday PIC/PTI war Singh, DCP South. Condemning the practice statistics of road accidents in ist, who was riding pillion on deceased said that he would were informed of the incident, The deceased workers, of manually removing of night India, the judge said, “I am com- the two-wheeler. file an appeal in the high but four of them were later to clean the harvesting tank in the tank. But within minutes, identified as Swarn Singh (45), soil with bare hands, brooms or pelled to observe that India has It also termed as “unfortu- court against the dropping of declared dead. the ground floor. Five work- they fell unconscious. To res- Dipu (28), Anil (23) and Bal- metal scrappers, the Supreme a disreputable record of road nate” the fact that even in Delhi, a stringent charge of culpable The incident was reported ers had come for the cleaning cue them, another worker went winder (32), were declared Court had already directed all accidents” while noting that the capital, there are no exclu- homicide not amounting to around 10 am, when the owner work. inside. But he too did not make brought dead at the hospital. the States to abolish manual according to National Crime sive non-motorised vehicle murder under section 304 (II) of a plot called some men, “First, two workers went it to the surface. The fifth worker, Jaspal, scavenging and take steps for Record Bureau during 2015, a lanes in most of its roads. of the IPC. AGENCIES involved in manual scavenging, inside and started cleaning Later, the remaining two Swarn Singh’s son, is currently rehabilitation of such workers. NTPC Dadri LG reviews remodelling Man kills wife Clip showing woman manhandling undertakes plans of Vasant Udyan Park over suspected cleanliness drive truck driver on busy road goes viral OUR CORRESPONDENT Delhi Jal Board to coordinate affair in NEW DELHI: The Swachhta on the work of the peripheral ZAFAR ABBAS The video shows a woman accident. nearby traffic policeman. Pakhwada observed at the NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Gov- pipelines and other amenities. in a blue dress manhandling The incident reportedly When asked for a clarifica- NTPC Power Station at Dadri ernor Anil Baijal on Saturday He also advised DDA to south Delhi NEW DELHI: In a video that the truck driver in front of at occurred a few days ago. How- tion on the incident, Joint CP concluded on Saturday, with visited the Delhi Development explore the possibility of treat- has gone viral on social media, least two traffic policemen and ever, cops remain tight-lipped (Traffic) N S Bundela told Mil- series of activities includ- Authority’s Vasant Udyan Park ment of sewage flowing in the OUR CORRESPONDENT a woman in Delhi was seen demanding that he show his about it. lennium Post that the matter ing a cleanliness drives being for an on-site review of the drain through the site by bio- abusing and thrashing a truck driving license. The infuriated woman is is being handled by the local organised at the power station park’s proposed landscaping remedial measures, so as to NEW DELHI: A man was driver, while another woman She is heard shouting that seen dragging the truck driver police after the PCR call was premises and nearby areas, and remodelling plans. improve the quality of water. arrested on Saturday for mur- was seen snatching his license the driver applied his brakes on the busy roads, while she is registered. schools and villages during the Baijal asked officials to con- Baijal also directed Delhi dering his wife in south Delhi’s from his hand, as traffic police- when her car was behind him, handed over a mobile phone by However, when local police fortnight. sult experts to spruce up the Urban Shelter Improvement Kotla Mubarakpur area, after men kept watching at Kirti causing a bus behind her to hit another woman who accompa- officers were contacted, they As part of CSR activities, area around the Tughlaq-era Board to adhere to the deadline he suspected her of having an Nagar area of west Delhi. the car after she was forced to nied her. said that no complaint has been the drive was kicked off under monument Bara Lao Ka Gum- of providing toilets and take affair. The accused, identified Police, meanwhile, said hit the brakes herself. The woman is then seen made in this regard. “We have the ‘Gramin Swachhta Abhi- bad, which is located in the action to prevent encroach- as Tayyab, was arrested from they have received no formal She also claims that her talking on the phone to a man not received any formal com- yan’ at Dadri Tehsil premises, Vasant Udyan complex, so as ments in the park. Noida within 24 hours of the complaint from any party in children inside the car had a about the incident, after which plain regarding this matter,” a where Dadri SDM Amit Kumar to attract more visitors. He further said that devel- murder. the conflict. near escape in the apparent she hands over the phone to the senior police officer said. Singh, NTPC senior manager The officials told Baijal opment and remodelling of the Shabnam, 35, was found (CSR) Kanhaiya Lal and CISF that the park’s boundary wall park will provide facilities such lying unconscious by her land- officials Hemendra Singh and J would be redesigned to make it as children’s play area, jogging/ lord after he rushed to their K Gupta were present, among more in sync with Tughlaq era walk track, open gym, toilet house on hearing cries of the other officials. They urged peo- architecture. He was informed facilities, seating areas etc for argument between the couple. ple to adopt hygiene at their that the Forest department has residents in the area. The landlord found her hus- homes and work places. cleared the landscape proposal Completing his visit, the LG band Tayyab to be missing. The drive was organised of the area. directed the concerned agen- He informed the police, in the offices, administrative The LG also instructed offi- cies for time-bound imple- who arrived at the cou- buildings and schools in nearby cials to make sewage pumping mentation of the various work ple’s rented accommodation villages, with several school stations (SPS) operational at components so as to finish the with forensic teams to collect children taking part. MPOST the earliest and asked DDA and entire project by January 2018. evidence. Shabnam was rushed to the hospital, but was declared CM gives away subsidy to e-rickshaw brought dead. Her body has been sent for post-mortem. Police suspected that drivers, lauds them for fighting pollution Tayyab had strangulated his wife and a manhunt was OUR CORRESPONDENT “Today, pollution is the big- The subsidy, which runs launched to trace him. gest problem in Delhi. E-rick- into Rs 15,000 and Rs 30,000, They got to know that NEW DELHI: Chief Minis- shaws do not cause pollution is intended to promote the Tayyab had returned from a ter Arvind Kejriwal on Satur- (and) I hope that in future, eco-friendly three-wheelers gulf country a few days ear- day said the Delhi government buses, cars and all vehicles will used by commuters for short lier and had suspected his wife wants to operate battery-oper- run on electricity and battery,” distances. to be in an extramarital affair, ated buses and cars to bring he said at the event held at Indira In total, around 6,000 appli- which was the reason for their down pollution level in the Gandhi Stadium here. cants were given financial aid. fight early Saturday morning. national Capital. Kejriwal said e-rickshaw He also asked those who The couple’s children were Addressing e-rickshaw driv- drivers are doing a favour for did not get the subsidy on Sat- not home at the time of the ers at an event where subsidy the people of Delhi, as their urday to submit the required murder. money was given away to them, vehicles fight pollution. documents to the Transport On Saturday evening, a Kejriwal said there was a need Deputy Chief Minister Man- department’s office before July police team nabbed Tayyab to reduce the number of diesel ish Sisodia said e-rickshaw driv- 22, after which the government from Noida. The police team and petrol-run vehicles to check ers were like “soldiers” who fight will transfer the amount into are now investigating him to pollution. against rising pollution. their bank account by July 31. find out details of the incident. NDMC to embark on Kejriwal meets Anganwadi massive workers, assures them help OUR CORRESPONDENT plantation drive The workers complained of attacks and NEW DELHI: Chief Minister threats from a union, which has been NEW DELHI: New Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday Municipal Council (NDMC) met a large number of Angan- protesting for a while and threatening is all set to plant 10 lakh sap- wadi workers in five different Anganwadi workers who are on duty lings in New Delhi area during batches at his residence, who the ongoing monsoon season, met him to list their grievances. to stop working under its Plantation Drive. After listening to their issues, To achieve the target of Kejriwal assured them of action The workers also demanded to make centres so good that 48-50 per cent green area in on all their grievances. for a salary hike, to which Kejri- people start sending their kids New Delhi, NDMC launched Speaking on the attacks on wal replied in the affirmative. to our centres instead of pri- the plantation drive on Satur- several Anganwadi centres and “Wait for a week or so, you vate crèches,” Kejriwal told the day from all its 52 NDMC and workers in the past few weeks, are going to get a salary hike workers. Navyug Schools. Kejriwal assured of all possi- and a handsome percentage He also assured them of The announcement was ble help. hike. We are here for you and providing modern facilities and made by NDMC Chairman “Security of all of you is our will take care of everything,” he the best equipments at their Naresh Kumar, speaking after responsibility. I will talk to the told the workers. respective centres. planting a sapling of Ashok tree Lieutenant Governor Anil Bai- On the complaint of the The Chief Minister further at Navyug Senior Secondary jal and will also meet him to quality of food at the centres, assured to fill up the vacant School, Lodhi Colony here. apprise of the situation. I will Kejriwal said that the quality posts, so as to ease out the Saplings of ornamental and ask him to direct the Delhi will be improved after consulta- workload of the staff members. herbal plants, shrubs, 30,000 Police to do the needful,” said tion with Anganwadi workers. On the complaint of issues indigenous trees like shisham, the Chief Minister. Many also complained of poor of promotion, Kejriwal said peepal, neem, and fruit plants The workers complained facilities at their centres. that he will look into the pro- like mangoes and jamun of attacks and threats to them “We have started our model cess and discuss it with his among othersm will be planted from a union, which has been Anganwadi centre. The first Deputy Manish Sisodia. during the drive. protesting. one is in Pitampura, where On the issue of merger of On Saturday’s, as many as They said that the protest- there are four centres and all some centres, Kejriwal said that 28,000 NDMC and Navyug ing union was upset with them are better than private crèches. none of the staff will lose their school children planted sap- as they were working, while “We will come up with sim- jobs. He also assured the work- lings in their school premises the union wants them to stop ilar centres all over Delhi in the ers of expediting some of the and surrounding areas. MPOST their work. coming days. We together have pending payments. 4| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Bihar has the highest number of youths who are our capital. Bihar cannot develop without the overall growth of youths Nation Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar THANKS TO HECTIC PREZ, VP POLL SCHEDULES Kovind meets NDA lawmakers in This Monsoon Session may Maha; thanks Uddhav over phone OUR CORRESPONDENT

MUMBAI: NDA’s presiden- tial nominee Ram Nath Kov- not witness much ruckus ind on Saturday met MLAs and MPs of the BJP and its allies in DHIRENDRA KUMAR business in the House during Maharashtra and called up Shiv the Monsoon session. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray NEW DELHI: As elections of Despite, elections of Pres- to thank him for supporting President and Vice-President ident and Vice President, his candidature in the July 17 are scheduled in between the according to political experts, election. ongoing Monsoon Session, the the Opposition would corner Chief Minister Devendra experts have opined that the the government over the issues Fadnavis, the BJP’s state unit session would not witness as of cow vigilantism, farmers’ chief Raosaheb Danve, Union much ruckus as it used to be suicides, protests over farm ministers Nitin Gadkari and in comparison to other pro- loan waiver, CBI raids on Lalu Anant Geete (Shiv Sena), BJP NDA presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind being welcomed by Union ceedings of the House. Prasad Yadav, border rift with leader Kailash Vijayvargiya ministers Nitin Gadkari and Ramdas Athawale, and Chief Minister The session is scheduled China and Pakistan, etc. and Maharashtra minister Devendra Fadnavis at Garware club, in Mumbai on Saturday to start on Monday, which is In the backdrop of stormy Mahadev Jankar (RSP) were also the polling day for the session, the key bills that among those present at the do our utmost to preserve the the UPA has only 98 voters.” Presidential election, and would be introduced in the meeting. prestige of the post of the Presi- Maharashtra minister and would remain functional until House include the Banking “We all have the duty to pre- dent,” Kovind said. senior Shiv Sena leader Sub- August 11 –when the newly Regulation (Amendment) serve the highest importance Describing Kovind as an hash Desai said Thackeray has elected Vice-President would Bill, which is aimed at granting of the Constitution of India. I outstanding person with great asked the party MLA to ensure take the oath of office. right to Reserve Bank of India would assure of equal justice dedication, Gadkari said, “The victory of the NDA candidate. “As during the Monsoon to deal with non-performing to all, avoiding discrimina- NDA has chosen the right On NDA’s presiden- session, series of events like assets (NPAs), and The Right tion based on caste, religion, candidate for the presidential tial nominee not visiting election for President, fare- Besides, the events like number of disruptions and government would attempt to of Children to Free and Com- sect, gender and region,” said election. He will get historical ‘Matoshree’, senior party leader well to incumbent President nominations for Vice-Presi- only a few bills would be bring in only those bills which pulsory Education (Amend- Kovind who was in Mumbai success in the election from and state minister Eknath Pranab Mukheerje and then dent, voting for the V-P, the passed during the Monsoon would be supported by Oppo- ment) Bill 2017. for merely three hours as he Maharashtra.” Shinde said, “Kovind thanked oath taking ceremony of newly farewell of Hamid Ansari and session. sition parties. A meeting of all The other key bills that had to visit Goa and then fly to Fadnavis said the NDA’s Uddhav Thackeray on Satur- elected President are sched- oath taking ceremony of newly The first day of the House parties has also been called by would be introduced in the Gujarat. He said there should presidential pick has organisa- day in his speech for extend- uled, it’s expected that most of elected Chairman of Rajya would end up due voting Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra House are Repeal of State be comprehensive growth of tional and administrative skills ing support to his candidature. the members would be occu- Sabha would also take place for the Presidential poll and Mahajan for the better func- Bank of India (subsidy banks) all states of the country and get and is a constitution expert. As Kovind has to visit couple pied with official obligations,” during the monsoon session. on account of the death of tioning of the House. Act 1959, Negotiable Instru- equal justice for all. Danve spoke about Kov- of more states, we did not insist an official of Parliamentary As the session will have two sitting MPs –Lok Sabha During the meeting, ment Act, Indian Institute of “My preference would be ind’s clean image, simplicity him on visiting ‘Matoshree’.” Affairs Ministry said while only 19 working days, it’s member Vinod Khanna Mahajan would seek cooper- Management Bill 2017, The to ensure addressing the aspi- and modesty and asserted, “His A visit to Thackeray’s res- claiming that there would be expected that the House pro- and Rajya Sabha member ation from leaders of differ- National Bank for Agricul- rations of the youth of the victory is certain as there are idence ‘Matoshree’ in subur- disruptions during the Mon- ceedings would come to an Pallavi Reddy. ent parties in the Lok Sabha to ture and Rural Development country, promotion and mod- 239 voters from Maharashtra ban Bandra was not in Kovind’s soon session. end on August 11 with less According to sources, the ensure smooth transaction of (Amendment) Bill 2017. ernisation of education. We will that are with the NDA while itinerary. Ex-CM Zeliang NIA begins probe, scans Army jawan calls on Nagaland Assam flood toll touches 59 killed in Pak Guv along with NEW DELHI: Heavy rains led submerged which led to death in the state. Elgin Bridge in Barabanki. footage of all CCTVs to swelling of many rivers in of some animals while some The danger of floods was Heavy rains lashed parts of firing near LoC supporters the country with two deaths others moved to nearby high- looming over villages in four Rajasthan with Sirohi in Mount reported in Gujarat and Uttar lands. At present 1,795 villages tehsils of Barabanki district Abu recording 17 cm rainfall, OUR CORRESPONDENT ages of all 23 CCTV cameras JAMMU: An Indian Army Pradesh on Saturday while the in the state are inundated. The with Nepal releasing water in the highest in the state. installed inside the assembly. jawan was killed on Saturday OUR CORRESPONDENT flood situation remained grim worst affected is South Salmara, the Ghaghra river. Pipalkhut and Kotda in NEW DELHI: A day after According to sources, the in firing and mortar shelling by in Assam where seven more where over 3.07 lakh people With several villages of Udaipur both received 10 cm the case of high-grade PETN state officials have also been the Pakistani troops in Rajouri KOHIMA: Amid the political persons have died in the deluge have been affected by the del- Ramsanehi ghat and Sirauli rains till this morning. Abu explosive found inside the quizzed by NIA sleuths as why sector of Line of Control (LoC) crisis in the ruling Naga Peo- taking the toll to 59. uge. The Brahmaputra river is Gauspur tehsils inundated, Road and Reodar, Bakani Uttar Pradesh Assembly was no action was taken to spruce in Jammu and Kashmir, the ple’s Front (NPF), Lok Sabha Two persons lost their lives flowing above the danger mark locals have taken shelter on the gauged 9 cm rainfall. handed over the National up security despite a tip-off defence spokesman said here. member Neiphiu Rio and 44 in Sivasagar, one each was at four places –Nimatighat in river embankments, officials In Gujarat, heavy rains Investigative Agency (NIA), from the Intelligence Bureau Lance Naik Mohammed MLAs, all supporters of for- killed in flood-related inci- Jorhat, Tezpur in Sonitpur, said adding relief was being lashed parts of the state, includ- the agency came into action (IB) in May about a possible Naseer, 35-year-old from bor- mer chief minister T R Zeliang, dents in Morigaon, Bongaig- Goalpara and Dhubri towns. provided to the affected people. ing Morbi, Surendranagar and and started its probe work terror plot to attack the state der district of Poonch in J&K, on Saturday called on Naga- aon, South Salmara, Sonitpur A major portion of the Two minor boys were Rajkot districts, leading to res- on Saturday. assembly when in session. was hit during the firing and land Governor P B Acharya and Jorhat districts. National Highway 2 between washed away by the rising ervoirs and rivers overflowing According to officials, apart The NIA team also ques- shelling by the Pakistani troops who promised to uphold the With this, the total number Nagaland and Manipur was waters of the river Ganga after their banks, resulting in the from visiting the spot where tioned the House marshals on the Indian forward posts, Constitution. of persons losing their lives in severely damaged due to a their bullock cart overturned death of one person. the Pentaerythritol Tetrani- and other security staff and the spokesman said. The meeting between them this year's flood-related inci- landslide near Viswema village in Sambhal district. The body Hundreds of people in these trate explosive was discovered, others who have access to the "Pakistan Army initiated was confirmed by the Raj Bha- dents has gone up to 59, which in Nagaland's Kohima district. of one of the boys has been three districts were shifted to the NIA officials would grill exclusive area, near the seat of unprovoked firing on Indian van Public Relations Depart- includes eight in Guwahati. With monsoon remaining recovered. safer places from low-lying the security staff and agen- Leader of Opposition, an offi- Army posts in Rajouri sector ment as well as NPF MLA Nearly 12 lakh people in 24 dis- active in Uttar Pradesh, waters The river Sharda was flow- areas near rivers and dams. In cies of the state police respon- cial said. at around 1330 hours today. Imkong L Imchen. tricts are affected by the deluge. in major rivers like Ghaghra ing above the red mark at Palia Rajkot, authorities have asked sible for the security of the Meanwhile, security was Indian Army retaliated strongly During the meeting with Around 52 per cent area of and Sharda were flowing above Kalan the Ghaghra river has citizens not to venture out of Vidhan Sabha. tightened at the UP legislature and effectively," he said. the NPF and Independent leg- Kaziranga National Park was the danger mark at some places crossed the danger mark at their houses. AGENCIES According to an official complex and “all anti-sabo- There was Pakistani firing islators, the governor asserted Press noted released in the tage” measures put in place. and shelling along the LoC in that he would uphold the pro- CELEBRATING A GLORIOUS CHAPTER OF HISTORY name of Asim Arun, the IG UP Additional Director General Balakote, Panjgrian, Naika and visions of the Constitution, ATS, 15 security personnel of of Police (Law and Order) Manjakote areas. "In the fire Imchen said. the state were quizzed by NIA said that an exchange, Lance Naik Moham- The 44 MLAs, comprising officials and their statements integrated security plan for the med Naseer was grievously 36 from NPF, Zeliang and seven have been recorded. The NIA "entire complex is also being injured and succumbed to his Independents, in the 60-mem- officials also scanning the foot- worked upon". injuries," he said. AGENCIES ber assembly and Rio met the governor, he said. There is one vacancy in the House. NIA chargesheets The legislators were seen Cattle smuggled from posing with Acharya in pho- ULFA anti-talk tographs of the meeting which went viral on social media, faction officials India harming economy including Facebook and What- sapp, during the day. GUWAHATI: The National Zeliang, who has sought Investigation Agency on Satur- removal of Chief Minister day filed a charge sheet against of Bangladesh: BGB Shurhozelie Liezietsu, called ULFA anti-talk faction's UK- on the governor to show that based 'chairman' Mukul Haz- OUR CORRESPONDENT tle smuggling and cross border over 70 per cent of the MLAs arika and Myanmar-based crimes. "Action plan has been are backing him, his camp said. 'commander-in-chief' Paresh SHILLONG: Cattle smug- drawn on intelligence sharing There is no opposition in Baruah. The charge sheet was gled from India is harming on real time basis on crimi- the Assembly. filed before the special NIA the economy of Bangladesh, a nal activities on either side of The former chief minister court in Guwahati as per sanc- senior officer of Border Guards the border, both the forces will has garnered the support of the tion by the Ministry of Home of Bangladesh said on Satur- promptly act," Hasan said. majority of NPF and Indepen- Affairs under Sections 45(1) of day and formally requested the The BGB commander has dent legislators and had staked BJP president Amit Shah speaks after releasing a book ‘Syama Prasad Mookerjee: His Vision of Education’ at Nehru Memorial Museum the Unlawful Activities (Pre- Border Security Force (BSF) also raised the issue of firing claim to form a new govern- & Library in New Delhi on Saturday PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA vention) Act and the Code of to stop it. by BSF personnel on Bangla- ment on July 8. Criminal Procedure (CrPC). "Actually it (cattle smug- desh nationals. "The charge sheet has been gling is harming our economy. "There are few in our areas filed against three persons – If it doesn t come from India of concern which we have dis- Mukul Hazarika alias Abhijit then our dairy farmers can cussed. Some of the incidents Climate change to have devastating effect in Asia Asom alias Abhijit Barman, go up and we can take care of categorically were brought Paresh Baruah alias Paresh ourselves," BGB Region Com- before the discussion. We have MPOST BUREAU nesia. It said meanwhile, 130 The report said recent Asom alias Kamruj Zaman mander Addl Director General discussed the issue and we have million people in low-ele- studies reveal that flood risk Khan and Gagan Hazarika alias Md Zahid Hasan told report- agreed on certain issues on that NEW DELHI: Climate change vation coastal zones in Ban- is projected to increase signif- Joydeep Cheleng," a source ers here. He said, "We have and hopefully that will come would bring devastating con- gladesh, India, and Pakistan, icantly in Southeast Asia and said. Gagan was arrested ear- requested BSF to stop smug- down to zero," he said. sequences to countries in the are at risk of being displaced India under global warming. lier, while Mukul and Baruah gling and a lot of other related The Meghalaya Frontier Pacific and Asia, a new report by the end of the century in "The global climate crisis is have been declared absconders issues can be resolved by that." BSF IG P K Dubey said border has warned and said Southern worst-case scenarios. arguably the biggest challenge by the NIA. The BGB officer who related issues were discussed India may witness a decline "While rice yields could human civilisation faces in the "The NIA has collected attended the four-day BSF- in details and efforts have been in rice yields by five per cent potentially increase in the 21st century, with the Asia and sufficient materials, technical BGB Border Coordination taken to curb trans-border in 2030s. northern states of India, rice Pacific region at the heart of as well as circumstantial evi- Conference here also admit- crimes. "Our main concerns Unabated climate change yields may decline by 5 per it all," said Bambang Susan- dences, against the accused ted that cattle smuggling was were killing of innocent Ban- could severely affect the future cent in the 2030s, 14.5 per cent tono, ADB Vice-President for persons during the course of one of the agendas of the gladeshi nationals and smug- growth of these countries, in the 2050s and 17 per cent Knowledge Management and investigation and established conference. gling of drugs, and also to find reverse current development in the 2080s in the southern Sustainable Development. the allegations against each Stating that cattle all by out the modalities to build our gains, and degrade quality of states," it said. Professor Hans Joachim accused persons," the source itself cannot walk across the relationships," he said. life, the report by the Asian The report, titled 'A region Schellnhuber, PIK Director said. The charge sheet men- border, Hasan said, "We have He also said, "We have Development Bank (ADB) at risk: The human dimensions said that the Asian countries tioned that accused Baruah has requested that such kind of expressed zero tolerance for and the Potsdam Institute of climate change in Asia and and assets and subsidence, it losses between 2005 and 2050, hold Earth's future in their been absconding in Myanmar smuggling be stopped because smuggling of fire arms and for Climate Impact Research the Pacific', also said different said. "Studying the 136 largest 13 are located in Asia- Guang- hands. and Mukul, who is a doctor, these cattle are coming from explosives, human trafficking (PIK) claimed. modeling approaches are rel- coastal cities, the authors esti- zhou (PRC), Mumbai, Kolk- Noting that the challenge is is an absconder based in the deep inside from within India and drugs. We have agreed to According to the report, atively consistent in terms of mate that the average global ata, Shenzhen (PRC), Tianjin two-fold, he said Asian green- United Kingdom. and from West of India." enhance the confidence build- Asia has the highest number projecting a yield reduction flood losses in 2005 were (PRC), Ho Chi Minh City house-gas emissions have to "The NIA has also sub- The BGB region com- ing measures between both the of people exposed to flood- in wheat production of 8 per approximately $6 billion per (Viet Nam), Jakarta (Indone- be reduced in a way that the mitted a prayer to continue mander and the Meghalaya forces on the ground." ing from possible storm surge cent in India. year and will increase to $52 sia), Chennai, Surat, Zhanjiang global community can limit with the investigation against frontier BSF IG P K Dubey The BSF-BGB conference events, particularly in the Peo- Flood exposure is appar- billion by 2050. (PRC), Bangkok (Thailand), planetary warming to well Drishti Rajkhowa and other also met Meghalaya's Director takes place twice a year and the ple's Republic of China (PRC), ently increasing in coastal cit- "Of the top 20 cities with Xiamen (PRC), and Nagoya below 2 degrees Celsius, as senior leaders of the ULFA," General of Police S B Singh and last one was held in Sylhet in India, Bangladesh, and Indo- ies due to growing populations the largest increase of annual (Japan)," it said. agreed in Paris 2015. another source said. AGENCIES discussed on the issue of cat- November. millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | 5 mp India-UK share many warm bonds and I hope we can take our food diplomacy to the next level with World Food India Business Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal IT major Tech Mahindra to Ujjwala scheme: Govt crosses hire statff in US this year 2.5 crore LPG connections MUNISH SHEKHAVAT

NEW YORK: IT major Tech JANGIPUR (West Bengal): House in West Bengal," Prad- Mahindra plans to hire around President Pranab Mukher- han later tweeted. 2,200 people in the US this year, jee on Friday handed over The government is target- same as last year, amid the cooking gas connection to a ing increasing LPG usage to American government's call for woman here to mark meeting cover 80 per cent of the house- creation of jobs in the country. half the target of distributing holds by March 2019, against The Mumbai-based com- five crore free LPG connec- 72.8 per cent as on April 1. pany, which has over 6,000 peo- tions to women from poor It has earmarked Rs 8,000 ple working for over 400 clients households. crore to provide free LPG con- in the US, has been recruiting In May last year, the gov- nection to women from fami- resources out of colleges in the ates out of 28 cities in the US. that these are directed more ernment embarked on a drive lies living below the poverty US over the past four years. It also has 16 development towards controlling costs. to provide free cooking gas line (BPL). "Last year, we hired around centres in the US, spread across Tech Mahindra was also in connection to 5 crore women "Have been lucky to have a 2,200 people and we expect to rural and urban centres. The news lately after an audio clip from poor households in three team of dedicated officers who do the same this year as well," company has over 1.17 lakh went viral, which purportedly years with a view to reduce made #2.5CrUjjwala possible. Tech Mahindra President, Stra- employees globally. involved a conversation of an the use of polluting fuels such Happy to share a frame with tegic Verticals, Lakshmanan Indian IT firms are facing human resource (HR) execu- as wood and dried cow dung some of them at Jangipur," Chidambaram told report- challenges in the business envi- tive of the company asking an that, according to the World Pradhan said in another tweet ers here. On the reasons for ronment and stricter work per- employee to put in his papers Health Organization, causes along with a picture of the stepped up US hiring, he said: mit regime in countries like the by the following morning as 1.3 million premature deaths president and the beneficiary. "That has happened because US, Singapore, Australia and part of a corporate decision. in India every year. "Double Delight Moments the message from the US gov- New Zealand. Mahindra Group chairman The indoor and near-home for these PMUY Beneficiaries ernment is very clear that they Back home, reports of mass Anand Mahindra later ten- pollution generated by burn- at Jangipur. Getting freedom would like us to play a bigger layoffs by various companies, dered a public apology over the ing wood and cow dung is from Smoke & Sharing frame role here (in terms of employ- including Tech Mahindra, have manner in which the employee the leading cause of prema- President Pranab Mukherjee during the distribution of LPG gas connection under the ‘Pradhan Mantri with Hon'ble @RashtrapatiB- ment)." Besides, some of the the employees worried even was asked to quit. ture death in India after high Ujjwala Yojana’ in Murshidabad West Bengal, on Friday hvn," he said in another tweet. digital technologies being though the industry has con- Asked whether increased blood pressure. Earlier, Jangipur MP and worked on require enhanced sistently denied any such move. hiring in the US should be seen Mukherjee handed over nections provided under Jangipur as well as Raghunath Pradhan. Pranab Mukherjee's son local presence, he added. The companies have main- in light of the company laying a cooking gas connection the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Ganj and Murshidabad were "Proud to join the Hon'ble Abhijeet Mukherjee wel- Currently, the US is the tained that the layoffs are off staff in India, Chidambaram to Gauri Sarkaar at his resi- Yojana scheme so far to 2.5 handed over free connections @RashtrapatiBhvn Pranab Da comed the guests for the single biggest market for Tech part of normal business deci- said: "For sure no. There is no dence, Jangipur House, which crore. In all, 10 women from at a ceremony also attended in handing over #2.5CrUjjwala distribution ceremony at Mahindra. The company oper- sions, although many believe connect". PTI took the number of free con- the President's hometown by Oil Minister Dharmendra to Gauri Sarkaar at Jangipur Jangipur Bhavan. PTI Jain is Oriental Market worth billions awaits UK firms: Harsimrat Kaur Badal Bank of India expects to Bank MD & CEO ADITI KHANNA ing 50 per cent more on food. ported summit to be held That is the kind of huge mar- between November 3 and 5 return to black in Q2 LONDON: Union minister ket we have. This market is in New Delhi is planned as a Harsimrat Kaur Badal has waiting for you in India to biennial conference to bring KOLKATA: Bank of India bad accounts start becom- urged UK companies to par- participate in any part of the together various states of (BoI), which had been report- ing better". The gross NPA ticipate in India's food pro- food processing value chain," India to showcase business ing losses for last two consecu- of the bank was more than cessing value chain, saying a Badal said at the Indian High opportunities as well as their tive fiscals, expects to return to 13 per cent and net NPA at market worth $600 billion is Commission in London own unique cuisine as part black in the second quarter of 6.9 per cent. waiting for the British firms. on Friday. of a "Food Street", which is current fiscal. As per RBI norms, the Mukesh Kumar Jain The Union Cabinet Min- "India-UK share many also likely to be replicated in "Our operating profit is bank was supposed to be ister of Food Processing warm bonds and I hope we the UK. very robust and net interest under threshold one of prompt NEW DELHI: Mukesh Kumar was addressing a round- can take our food diplomacy "The summit is designed income is strong. But we had and corrective action (PCA). Jain has been appointed as the table to promote her minis- to the next level with World to offer an unusual peek into been making losses as were "We have not been under PCA managing director and chief try's first-ever World Food Food India," she said. India's food and culture as making higher provision- since our operating profit is executive officer of Oriental India summit in New Delhi Using Amazon's commit- well as opportunities to invest ing for NPAs. We hope to very good and losses had been Bank of Commerce. He is at in November and called on ment of a 500-million-dol- and prosper from one of the make net profits in the sec- reduced from Rs 6000 crore present the executive director British companies to use the lar investment in the Indian world's largest consumer mar- ond quarter of current fis- in 2015-16 to Rs 1500 crore in Punjab and Sind Bank. platform to finalise their entry food sector as an example of "As we are creating the very close to food importing kets," CII said in a statement. cal", MD and CEO of BoI D B in 2016-17," he said. Out of The Appointments Com- and collaboration plans. the growing foreign investor right infrastructure, we think countries, like UAE or Japan, Italy has been confirmed as Mohapatra told reporters here 12-odd accounts identified by mittee of the Cabinet has "India is a $600 billion interest in the industry, the the platform is now ready for and we have a highly skilled a focus country of the summit on Saturday. RBI for reference to NCLT for approved Jain's appointment retail sector, of which 70 per minister highlighted a range World Food India, which is cheap labour force and one of this year, with other partner He said that the bank resolutions, BoI was a part of to the post for a period of three cent is just food retail. This is of incentives being offered by going to be a platform for the fastest growing economies countries are expected to join had been provisioning to the the consortium of four such years, an order issued by the set to treble in the next three the Indian government in the people to meet and take part- in the world," Badal said. in and explore the so-called extent of 60 per cent for which accounts. "None of the four Department of Personnel and years and in the next five form of mega food parks and nerships to another level. The Confederation of "farm to fork" food process- it was making losses. "But this has been referred to the NCLT Training (DoPT) said. PTI years, Indians will be spend- cold chain schemes. Geographically, India is also Indian Industry (CII) sup- ing value chain in India. PTI will give us an edge when the so far,” he said. PTI Indian students worry about physical safety in US: Survey LALIT K JHA dents and was reported by 46 per cent of institutions, while WASHINGTON: Indian stu- feeling welcome in the United dents have a "high level of con- States was an almost equal cern" about potential study in concern, with 41 per cent of the US and a large number institutions noting so from of them worry about their their conversations with stu- physical safety and about the dents," it added. feeling of being welcomed, According to the IIE, according to a new survey. survey findings suggest that The Institute of International Indian students "have a high Education (IIE) suggested that level of concern about poten- the final outcome of the US tial study in the United States, Supreme Court order in June 80 per cent of institutions that temporarily upheld Pres- and equitable societies by institutions are very concerned responded that physical safety ident Donald Trump's exec- advancing scholarship, build- that Middle Eastern students was the most pronounced con- utive order to restrict entry ing economies and promot- who have accepted offers of cern for Indian students, while of nationals from six Muslim ing access to opportunity. It admissions may not arrive on 31 per cent of institutions indi- majority countries to America focuses on International Stu- campus in the fall, and 20 per cated that feeling welcome was weighs on their mind. dent Exchange and Aid, For- cent are very concerned that also a concern." "Although With over a million inter- eign Affairs, and International Indian students may not arrive application totals appearing GOVERNMENT OF CHHATTISGARH, national students pursuing Peace and Security. on campus, it said. "This uncer- to largely remain stable, yield WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT higher education in the US and The IIE said that the sur- tainty raises valid concerns as rates and a concern about per- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER contributing more than $36 vey results indicate the highest to whether students from the sonal safety suggest the possi- KHARUNG WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, BILASPUR billion to the American econ- level of institutional concern Middle East may be deterred bility that Indian students may DISTT. BILASPUR (C.G.) omy, the stakes are high, it said. regarding enrollment of stu- from US study," it said. not continue to grow as the e-Procurement Tender Notice Founded in 1919, the IIE dents from the Middle East, "Securing and maintain- second largest international eProaurement Portal: https://eproc.cgstate.gov.in is a US-based not-for-profit followed by India. ing a visa is reported as the group in US higher education," (SECOND-CALL) working to build peaceful Thirty-one per cent of top concern among these stu- IIE said. PTI SYSTEM TENDER NO. 19844/NOTICE INVITING TENDER NO. 09 /SAC/2017-18 DATED: 12-07-2017 Online Tenders are invited for the following works up IBC segregates judicial, commercial to 28-07-2017 (17.30 hours IST). System Group Name of Work Probable Tender No. amount of aspects of insolvency: M S Sahoo No contract 19844 CONSTRUCTION OF BALANCE Rs.136.65 WORK OF HEAD WORK & CANAL OF Lakhs NEW DELHI: The Insolvency IBBI and National Company concerned would go into BHURKUNDA TANK SCHEME. and Bankruptcy Code has seg- Law Tribunal (NCLT), to facili- liquidation. regated judicial and commer- tate the transaction that a mar- “That is the disincentive The details can be viewed & downloaded online cial aspects of the insolvency ket participant wishes to do if they don’t do it within the directely from the Govt. of Chhattisgarh Integrated process whereby stakehold- while the approval of insol- time line. The incentive is that e-Procurement portal ( https://eproc.cgstate.gov.in) ers have the right to decide on vency resolution plan is done they stand to gain if the process what suits them, IBBI chair- by the stakeholders concerned. goes through and they have from dated 19-07-2017 at 17.31 hours (IST) onwards. person M S Sahoo said on “The IBC actually has seg- the right to take the decision Note: All eligible/interested contractors /bidders are Saturday. regated commercial aspects on what suits them the most,” mandated to get enrolled on the integrated e-Procurement The Code, which became and judicial aspects ... It has he noted. portal (https://eproc.cgstate.gov.in) and get approval operational in December last put commercial aspects in the More than 150 transactions on specific vendor class from PWD under centralized year, provides for a market- hands of stakeholders, judicial are going on under the Code. contractor/ supplier registration in order to download determined and time-bound aspects with the tribunal and Sahoo was speaking at an insolvency resolution process. with all that it has put a time event organised by industry the tender documents and participate in the subsequent The Insolvency and Bank- line with firm consequences,” body Assocham. He also said bidding process. Sd/- ruptcy Board of India (IBBI) Sahoo said here. that merely making rules and EXECUTIVE ENGINEER is implementing the Code. In case the process is not regulations is not adequate KHARUNG W.R. DIVISION Sahoo said there is an over- completed within 180 days unless there are facilitators in G42769/4 BILASPUR (C.G.) sight mechanism, that includes time, then the company the system. PTI 6| NEW DELHI SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 millenniumpost mp | | I think our economy will do very well under a Labour government. We won’t have communities being left behind World Jeremy Corbyn Trump admin moves SC against Trump stance a ‘setback’ in judge’s ruling on travel ban

WASHINGTON: The Trump US-Cuba relations: Raul Castro administration has moved the HAVANA: Cuba’s president he said during the session, to Supreme Court to block a fed- said Donald Trump’s hard- which international press does eral judge’s ruling that weakened line stance towards the coun- not have access. the president’s ban on travel- try was a “setback” in relations “Any strategy that seeks to lers from six Muslim- majority with the United States after destroy the revolution, whether nations by expanding the list ties were gradually restored through coercion or pressure of family relationships with US in 2015. Raul Castro criticized or through subtle methods, citizens that visa applicants can Trump’s partial rollback of his will fail.” use to get into America. predecessor Barack Obama’s Castro -- who is 86 and In a filing before the US rapprochement with the com- due to leave the Cuban pres- Supreme Court late evening munist island in comments idency in February -- reiter- yesterday, the Department of ahead of the second anni- ated his willingness to continue Justice sought to overturn the versary of Havana embassy’s “respectful dialogue” and nego- ruling of a federal judge in Watson had also ruled that of law and the executive branch’s reopening in Washington on tiate bilateral issues “on the Hawaii this week which sought the government may not exclude duty to protect the nation,” July 20. basis of equality” and recog- to limit the number of people refugees who have formal Sessions said. “The announcements made nition of “the sovereignty and affected by the travel ban. assurance from a resettlement “Once again, we are faced by the current president... mean independence of our country.” The Supreme Court is cur- agency in the US. Opposing the with a situation in which a single a setback in bilateral relations,” The original Cuban rently not in session, but can Hawaii court ruling, US Attor- federal district court has under- Castro said Friday in remarks government response to take emergency cases. ney General Jeff Sessions said taken by a nationwide injunc- broadcast on state television at Trump’s declaration was US District Judge Derrick the district court has issued tion to micromanage decisions the closing of the first session restrained, expressing rejec- Watson this week had ordered decisions that are entrusted to of the co-equal executive branch of Cuba’s parliament. tion of the tightened policy the Trump administration not the executive branch, under- related to our national security,” The remarks came after but emphasizing openness to enforce the ban on grand- mined national security, he argued. Sessions alleged that Trump last month stood before to continuing “respectful” parents, grandchildren, broth- delayed necessary action, cre- by its decision, the district court a crowd of anti-Castro activists negotiation. Trump’s critics ers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, ated confusion, and violated a had “improperly substituted” in Miami’s Little Havana and have warned his clampdown uncles, nieces, nephews and proper respect for separation of its policy preferences for the announced tightened rules for on dealings with Cuban mil- cousins of people in the US. powers. national security judgements of Americans traveling to Cuba, brutal” regime, saying prog- embargo against the island, manipulation of Cuba over itary-run tour firms and on “Common sense, for “The Supreme Court has had the executive branch in a time of banned ties with a military-run ress on bilateral relations would imposed since 1962, saying human rights issues. private US travel to the com- instance, dictates that close to correct this lower court once, grave threats, defying both the tourism firm and reaffirmed hinge on concessions related to they evoked “an old and hos- “Cuba has much to be munist-run island would only family members be defined to and we will now reluctantly lawful prerogatives of the execu- the existing US trade embargo. human rights. tile rhetoric that characterized proud of, and it does not have impoverish ordinary Cubans include grandparents,” Watson return directly to the Supreme tive branch and the directive of He framed his measures Castro called the new mea- the Cold War”. to receive lessons from the and threaten diplomatic rap- said in his ruling. Court to again vindicate the rule the Supreme Court. AGENCIES as a move against a “cruel and sures a toughening of the US He also denounced the United States or anyone else,” prochement. AGENCIES 3 British HORSING AROUND Australia set to join UN Human Sikhs jailed 3 dead in fire in Honolulu Rights Council: Report for smuggling high-rise apartment building CANBERRA: Australia looks set to fill one of two vacancies on the United Nations Human Rights Afghans into UK HONOLULU: At least three were carried out. Council following France’s withdrawal from the people died as dozens of “It’s been an orderly evacua- process, the Herald Sun newspaper said Foreign LONDON: Three British Sikhs firefighters battled a multi- tion,” said security guard Leon- Minister Julie Bishop. The appointment would have been jailed for a total of 19 ple-alarm fire in a Honolulu ard Rosa, who was answering be Australia’s first to the powerful body, coming years for helping about 70 illegal high-rise apartment build- phones from the front lobby Afghan immigrants sneak into ing just outside Waikiki on of the 31-story building near amid criticism of its own human rights record the UK by misusing passports in Saturday. Waikiki. Police and firefight- against indigenous people and asylum seekers in a 600,000 pounds scam. The blaze at the Marco Polo ers were going door-to-door, offshore detention centres on Nauru and Papua Cousins Daljit Kapoor and apartments started on the 26th he said. New Guinea’s Manus Island. “We didn’t use our Harmit Kapoor, and Davinder floor and spread to at least the Firefighters were check- aid budget, we didn’t make promises we couldn’t Chawla, all three in their 40s, had 27th floor and several units, ing on reports that there were admitted conspiring to help for- said Honolulu Fire Depart- people trapped in their units, keep,” the paper quoted Bishop as saying. “We eigners get into the country ille- ment spokesman Capt David Jenkins said. Fourth-floor resi- very much campaigned on our record and how we gally and were sentenced last week Jenkins. He said the number of condition. Troy Yasuda, who dent Aaron Dengler and his would act on the Human Rights Council.” Austra- at Inner London Crown Court. fatalities could change. lives in a building across the wife were helping their elderly lia secured 141 written pledges and more than 20 “The whole system of immi- Firefighters say there were street, was giving water to peo- neighbor get to an aid station verbal pledges from 192 U.N. members to back its gration is completely undermined. reports of people trapped in ple who evacuated. “They were the American Red Cross set It was a large scale operation and their units in the burning choking from the smoke,” he up at a nearby park. “It doesn’t bid, the paper said. Bishop’s office said it could not was for financial gain,” Judge Nigel building. said, adding that people told help to just stand and watch,” confirm Australia had been guaranteed a spot, but Seed told them. Daljit was jailed for The high-rise has 568 apart- him they evacuated through he said. About two hours after added, “We are looking forward to making a posi- seven years, Harmit for four and a ments and four commercial dark stairwells. the fire started it looked like tive contribution.” AGENCIES half years and Chawla, a member spaces. Paramedics treated sev- Police were yelling through flames were getting bigger of the same extended family, for eral injured people and at least megaphones for people still and it looked like the blaze Payton Lackey of Blanco, Texas, competes in the bareback bronc seven and a half years. The gang two people were sent to the inside to come down, Yasuda was reaching the 28th floor, championship at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Okla AP/PTI was paid more than 9,000 pounds hospital in serious but stable said. He watched as people Dengler said. AGENCIES for each family they got into the WORLD BRIEFS UK, smuggling nearly 70 people into the country in the estimated Brexit causing 620,000 pound-scam. They trav- Leading Pakistani daily says Kulbhushan INDIAN STUDENT FOUND DEAD IN elled to France and handed over ‘severe damage’, BANGLADESH, ANOTHER INJURED passports to waiting immigrants and then collected them once they Jadhav’s mother should be granted visa must be halted, DHAKA: An Indian student has been found dead safely got within the UK territory. while another was found injured in a flat in Bangla- Once the immigrants got into the LAHORE: Pakistan should mother and son is very differ- ity can still shine,” it said. Jadhav desh’s Chittagong’s city. The deceased was identified UK, the gang would recycle the grant a visa to Kulbhushan Jad- ent to granting consular access, on June 22 filed a mercy peti- says Blair as Ateef Sheikh, 25, a final year MBBS student of passports passing them on to oth- hav’s mother on humanitarian which is any case being liti- tion before Pakistan Army chief the University of Science and Technology Chittagong ers trying to sneak into the coun- grounds as it is an opportunity gated by India in the Interna- General Qamar Javed Bajwa. LONDON: Former UK Prime (USTC), the Daily Star quoted Alamgir Hossain, try. All the passports shown by to lower the temperature in the tional Court of Justice,” the He had been sentenced to Minister Tony Blair has warned the Afghans had photos of Sikhs ties and show that humanity paper said, asserting that the death by a military court in against Britain’s planned exit Officer-in-Charge of the Akbar Shah Police Station, wearing their turbans and border can still shine, Pakistan’s lead- meeting would not undermine April for espionage and ter- from the European Union, as saying. Another Indian student, identified as Win- staff failed to spot the difference. In ing daily said on Saturday. Pakistan’s case against Jadhav. rorism. International Court of saying stopping Brexit was son Singh, 23, was also found hanging from a ceiling total, 69 individuals who travelled Pakistan has repeatedly “Small gestures can have a Justice in May halted his execu- “necessary.” fan at the same flat in Akbar Shah locality. Both men to the UK on the passports were denied India consular access way of lowering the tempera- tion on India’s appeal. Pakistan It is necessary for Britain to hailed from India’s northeastern Manipur state. identified and 59 did not make an to Jadhav, and his mother’s visa ture in the overall relationship claims to have arrested Jad- remain in the EU bloc to fend asylum application. application to visit Pakistan to “humanity can still shine between India and Pakistan hav from Balochistan province off “severe economic damage,” INDONESIA RESTRICTS APP OVER “The central aim was to gain see her son is pending with the through”. and opening the door to fur- on March 3 last year after he Blair wrote in an article pub- financially. At least one of the con- authorities for approval. It said the visa application ther sensible measures. reportedly entered from Iran. lished on Saturday by his Insti- ‘TERRORISM’ CONTENT spirators with a passport would In an editorial, the Dawn was the “latest opportunity” for Pakistan and India are However, India maintains that tute for Global Change. JAKARTA: Indonesia has blocked web-based access travel to France to enable to asylum newspaper said the Pakistan the two countries to back away caught in a trough in rela- he was kidnapped from Iran Blair, who hailed from the to a popular messaging service and threatened a seeker to travel to the UK using government should grant Jad- from an increasingly confronta- tions; the request by Jadhav’s where he had business inter- Labour Party, suggested in the full ban on the app due to its “terrorism” content, the this passport,” Prosecutor Alex- hav’s mother a visa on humani- tional stance against each other. mother is an opportunity for ests after retiring from the article that EU leaders might andra Felix told the court. AGENCIES tarian grounds to demonstrate “A meeting between both sides to show that human- Indian Navy. AGENCIES compromise and be willing to government said. The communications ministry said in “reform and meet us half way” a statement that “so many channels in the (Telegram) millenniumpost.in to stop Britain from leaving the service contain radicalism and terrorism... encourage- millenniumpo NO H ALFst TR U THS Women tourists Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo cremated; bloc. ment and tips to assemble bombs or launch attacks” killed in Blair also told Sky News that it needed to block it. The partial ban came as CHANGE OF NAME that “every day is bringing the country suffered from a string of attacks, including I, Sumreen W/o Kalim us fresh evidence” of Brexit’s Egyptian resort China says wife ‘free so far’ harm to Britain, with economic one carried out by a man police said was radicalised Ullah R/o House No. 1091, after reading radical material on Telegram. Street No. 39/1, Jafrabad, growth slowing and the value were Germans BEIJING: China’s Nobel lau- of the pound down sharply SECURITY TIGHT, HOLY SITE SHUT Delhi-53 changed my minor reate and prominent dissident since the June 2016 EU mem- son name from Mohammad CAIRO: The two women Liu Xiaobo was cremated on bership referendum. AFTER JERUSALEM ATTACK Azhaan to Azhaan Sami for tourists stabbed to death by Saturday after succumbing to The EU referendum, JERUSALEM: Security forces locked down parts of Je- all purposes. a man at a popular Red Sea cancer while in custody, even also known as Brexit, took beach resort in Egypt were as Beijing said his wife was “free place on June 23, 2016, in rusalem’s Old City on Saturday and an ultra-sensitive German nationals, the Ger- so far” but must “avoid trouble” which the majority of Britons holy site remained closed after an attack that killed man government on Satur- amid international pressure to voted in favor of leaving the two police officers and heightened Israeli-Palestinian day confirmed. The German let her leave the country. bloc. tensions. Three Arab Israeli assailants opened fire on foreign ministry said in a The 61-year-old human Prime Minister Theresa Israeli police Friday in the Old City before fleeing statement here that it “sadly rights activist died due to mul- May has claimed that Brexit to the nearby Haram al-Sharif, known to Jews as the confirms that two German tiple organ failure following would only be possible by cut- tourists died in the attack” a battle with liver cancer on ting all ties with the EU and los- Temple Mount, where they were shot dead by police. at Hurghada holiday resort, Thursday. ing access to the single market. Israeli authorities said they had come from the flash- renowned for its scuba div- Family members and friends Her Tory government has point holy site, which includes the Al-Aqsa mosque and ing. Reports previously said of Liu bade farewell to him in formally drafted a bill to enact the Dome of the Rock, to commit the attack. the two women were Ukrai- northeast China’s Shenyang city, the country’s divorce from the Liu Xia, wife of Liu Xiaobo and her brother Liu Hui (left) stand next to nian nationals. officials told a media briefing EU. ISIS AFGHAN BRANCH LEADER Four other women were in the city. Liu’s body was cre- the casket of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo AP/PTI Opposition Labour Party injured in yesterday’s attack. mated in accordance with the on Saturday accords with local funeral after consultation, the lawmakers say they believe KILLED IN US STRIKE The attacker had swum will of his family members and customs and respects relatives’ report said. The death of Liu, there could be other alternative WASHINGTON: The US forces have killed the head ashore from another beach, local customs, state-run Xinhua wishes,” Zhang Qingyang, who was sentenced in 2009 for ways to Brexit without cutting of Islamic State’s Afghanistan branch in a strike on according to Egypt’s interior news agency reported. Prior to spokesperson for Shenyang’s 11 years on the charges of sedi- all ties to the EU and threat- the terror group’s headquarters in Kunar Province, ministry. the cremation, a simple cere- information office, told the tion and incarcerated since then ened to kill May’s proposed the Pentagon said. The killing of Abu Sayed, marked He has been arrested and mony was held with the atten- media. Liu’s relatives, includ- has brought the focus on the Brexit bill in the parliament. is being questioned to ascer- dance of Liu’s wife Liu Xia and ing his wife and brother Liu future of his activist wife Liu The bill is a key part of the the third time within a year that the terror group’s tain the motive behind the his friends. Xiaoguang, decided to cremate Xia, who has also been confined government’s plan to exit the Afghanistan branch has lost its leader. attack. AGENCIES “The cremation of Liu’s body the remains and hold a simple to house detention. AGENCIES EU in 2019. AGENCIES millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | 7 mp I was hoping to be in good shape when the grass court season came around sport -Roger Federer Shastri appointment approved but no decision Muguruza leaves her mark on Venus LONDON: Garbine Muguruza as her ranking dropped out of stormed to her first Wimble- the top 10. don title and shattered Venus But she has rediscovered on Dravid, Zaheer Williams’ history bid with a her mojo on grass and will majestic 7-5, 6-0 victory on climb to fifth when the new Saturday’s final. rankings are confirmed next Muguruza overwhelmed week. Williams with a supreme dis- Remarkably, of her four play of power hitting in 77 tour-level titles, two are now minutes on Centre Court to Grand Slams. become only the second Span- With persistent drizzle ish woman to win Wimbledon. blanketing the All England Watched from the Royal Club, Williams and Mugu- Box by King Juan Carlos of ruza were competing in the Spain, the 23-year-old finally first Wimbledon final to begin got her hands on the Venus under the roof, watched by a Rosewater Dish two years after sell-out crowd including Hol- losing to the American’s sister lywood actress Hilary Swank. Serena in her maiden Wimble- Twenty years ago, Venus don final. admitted she was a bundle of NEW DELHI: The Commit- ommendations on July 22, three Fittingly, it was Muguruza’s nerves when she made a los- tee of Administrators (CoA) days after the team leaves for the current coach Conchita Mar- ing Wimbledon debut against on Saturday said the Indian Sri Lanka tour on July 19. tinez who was the first woman Magdalena Grzybowska and, team’s support staff will “We have taken all the rec- to raise the Spanish flag at PIC/AP/PTI in her ninth All England Club be recruited after consultation ommendations of the CAC for Wimbledon in 1994 when she final, once again there was anxi- with head coach Ravi Shastri by Ravi Shastri as head coach and defeated Martina Navratilova. Here I am. Finally!” Back in the Wimble- display that condemned her to “I tried my best to do ety coursing through her error- July 22, effectively putting on we will further discuss with him “The first set was tough. We Venezuela-born Muguru- don final after an eight-year a second Grand Slam disap- the things Serena does, but strewn display. Fortified by a hold Zaheer Khan and Rahul appointment of other coaches. both had a lot of chances. za’s second Grand Slam title, absence, Williams had hoped pointment this year following I think there will be other cross-court winner to bring up Dravid’s appointments. We have set up a committee and I’m glad I took mine,” following her French Open to clinch a sixth All England her Australian Open final loss opportunities.” break point at 3-2, Williams In a meeting attended by they will speak to them (CAC), Muguruza said. triumph last year, denied Wil- Club title, nine years after she against Serena. Since winning her maiden looked poised to seize control, CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana communicate with them after “Two years ago I lost in the liams, 37, in her attempt to last lifted the trophy. “Congratulations Garbine. Grand Slam title in Paris, but instead a tame forehand Edulji and BCCI CEO Rahul talking to Shastri. The support final against Serena and she become the oldest Wimble- Instead, she paid the price I know how hard you work,” Muguruza had endured some- into the net to let Muguruza off Johri, the CoA approved the staff has been decided in consul- told me I would win one day. don champion in the Open era. for a surprisingly nerve- ridden Williams said. thing of a sophomore slump the hook. AGENCIES appointment of Shastri. How- tation with the head coach,” Rai ever, the committee did not told reporters after the meeting. implicitly specify whether “Three appointments which Bindra seeks Dravid and Khan were on board are core to the coaching team Women’s World Cup: India crush NZ by 186 runs as consultants for specific over- have been decided. But we have helpline for seas tours, as had been claimed to consult each one of them, we DERBY: Skipper Mithali Raj joined Amy Satterthwaite but Green was dismissed by Poo- by the BCCI. have to ascertain their willing- slammed a century before left- the former was dismissed by nam Yadav, while Lea Tahuhu touring Indian As per the minutes of the ness and have to ensure that arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayak- spinner Deepti Sharma in her became the fourth victim of meeting, the “appointments there is no conflict of inter- wad returned with a five-wicket first over as New Zealand were Gayakwad, who also cleaned of other consultants will be est issue. The three-member haul as India crushed New reduced to 27/3 in the 11th over. up last batswoman Leigh Kas- athletes decided by the committee in Cricket Advisory Committee Zealand by 186 runs to storm Satterthwaite was then dis- perek (0) to complete her five- consultation with the head (CAC) had named Shastri as into the semifinals of the ICC missed in the 18th over with wicket haul. coach”. head coach while Dravid and Women’s World Cup here on Sushma Verma producing a Earlier, India were reduced The CoA has formed a four- Khan were appointed batting Saturday. brilliant stumping off Rajesh- to 21 for 2 in the eighth over member panel, which includes and bowling consultants respec- Put into bat, India recov- wari Gayakwad’s bowling. The but a 132-run stand between acting Board President C K tively for specific overseas tours. ered from an early wobble to Kiwi’s 47-ball 26-run inings Mithali (109) and Harman- Khanna and CEO Rahul Johri, However, the CoA clarified score a challenging 265/7 in included four boundaries. preet Kaur (60) for the third to decide on the remuneration that they (Zaheer and Dravid) their final league match, rid- Katie Perkins (1) too was wicket brought them back into of newly-appointed head coach were mere recommendations ing on a 132-run stand between sent back quickly with Sharma the match. Shastri and other members of and appointments. Mithali (109) and Harmanpreet cleaning her up as New Zealand A brilliant quick-fire 70 off the support staff. Edulji and “There is no such thing as Kaur (60) and a quickfire 70 by lost half their side for 52/5 in just 45 balls from Krishnamur- BCCI acting Secretary Amitabh contract as yet. It’s only a recom- Veda Krishnamurthy. Mithali Raj plays a shot against New Zealand PIC/AP/PTI the 19th over. thy, studded with seven fours Choudhary are the other mem- mendation. It’s not an appoint- India then produced a Gayakwad then dealt two and two sixes, then took India bers of the committee which will ment. A recommendation has superb bowling display to dis- five-wicket haul, while Deepti Chasing 266 for a win, New more quick blows, removing past 260. However, the highlight NEW DELHI: India’s lone meet on July 19. been made and the CoA has to miss the Kiwis for 79 in just Sharma (2/26) scalped two and Zealand lost two early wickets Sophie Devine (7) and Hannah of the virtual knock-out match individual Olympic gold- This was decided after a CoA act on the recommendation, 25.3 overs. Jhulan Goswami (1/14), Shi- with both openers Suzie Bates Rowe (4) as New Zealand were was Mithali’s sixth ton in her medallist Abhinav Bindra has meeting today. that recommendation will be Left-arm spinner Rajesh- kha Pandey (1/12) and Poonam (1) and Rachel Priest (5) back looking down the barrel at 62/7 184th match and her 109 came requested the Sports Ministry The new committee will acted upon in consultation with wari Gayakwad (5/15) was the Yadav (1/12) picked one each in the hut in 3 overs. in 21.5 overs. from 123 balls and had 11 fours to set up a helpline for athletes reach out to CoA with its rec- the head coach.” AGENCIES peak of the bowlers with her respectively. At 7 for 2, Katey Martin (12) In the next over, Maddy in it. AGENCIES travelling abroad to avoid the kind of hardships that para- TOWERING ABOVE swimmer Kanchanmala Pande faced recently due to lack of Federer on verge of Wimbledon immortality timely help. Pande was forced to borrow LONDON: Five years after another chance to go for num- final at the 11th attempt. money from fellow swimmers his last Wimbledon triumph, ber eight now, be kind of so However, Cilic’s game is during the Para Swimming Roger Federer can capture a close now at this stage, is a great made for grass and 12 months Championships in Berlin after record eighth All England Club feeling. ago he led Federer by two sets the funds sanctioned by the title on Sunday and become “Yeah, unbelievably excited. to love and held three match Sports Authority of India did the tournament’s oldest men’s I hope I can play one more points in an epic quarter-final not reach her on time. champion of the modern era. good match. 11 finals here, all which the Swiss superstar even- Bindra helped Pande get a With his 36th birthday these records, it’s great. I’m so tually claimed. scholarship after the incident fast approaching, the ever- close now.” When Cilic won his only through a Foundation, he is green Swiss will comfortably While ‘Big Four’ rivals Mur- Slam in New York three years part of. succeed Arthur Ashe, who ray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael ago, he demolished Federer in “The recent incident of our was almost 32 when he won Nadal failed to even make the straight sets in the semi-finals. paralympic athlete in Berlin in 1975, as Wimbledon’s most semi-finals, Federer has been “I don’t want to say it’s raised a larger question of ath- senior champion. reborn. more relaxed going into it lete management. Things like Victory over Croatian giant He came into Wimbledon because I have a good head- these continue to happen in Marin Cilic will also give him having radically pruned his to-head record against Marin, Indian sport and leaves every- a 19th career Grand Slam title playing schedule, skipping the even though the matches were one in a bad taste and over- and second in three majors this entire clay court season. extremely close,” said Federer. shadows a lot of good work that year after sweeping to a fifth PIC/AP/PTI Wimbledon is just his sev- “But it’s not like we’ve is done,” Bindra said in his let- Australian Open in January fol- enth event of the year; 28- year- played against each other 30 ter to Sports Minister Vijay lowing a six-month absence. don, to be in good shape. I’m Sunday’s match will be his old Cilic is in his 15th. times. You feel like you have to Goel. “I was hoping to be in good happy it’s paying off here now.” 102nd at the tournament and Federer, revelling in the reinvent the wheel. “In this regard I have a shape when the grass court sea- Federer admits his form in his 29th final at the majors. spotlight of having played all “It’s more straightforward, suggestion: The creation of a son came around,” said Federer 2017 has surprised even himself “It makes me really happy, his matches on Centre Court, in my opinion. I think that’s helpline for all athletes espe- who, for good measure, also after he shut down his 2016 sea- making history here at Wim- has hardly been troubled on his nice in some ways. It’s a nice cially when in a foreign coun- pocketed back-to-back Mas- son to rest a knee injury in the bledon. It’s a big deal. I love this way to the final. change, but it doesn’t make try to solve matters of extreme ters at Indian Wells and Miami aftermath of his brutal five-set tournament,” said Federer, who He has lost serve just four things easier.” concern and having a contin- as well as a ninth Halle grass semi-final loss at Wimbledon has been tied with Pete Sam- times and spent four and a half Cilic is only the second gency fund for unforseen situ- court crown. to Milos Raonic. pras on seven Wimbledon titles hours less on court than Cilic. Croatian man to reach the ations to provide just in time “The first three, four months He has 30 wins and just since beating Andy Murray in Federer also boasts a 6-1 Wimbledon final after Goran support to athletes would be a were just like a dream really. So two losses this year and he has the 2012 final. career record over Cilic, the Ivanisevic, his former coach, Sourav Ganguly takes a selfie with his own fibre statue during an fantastic initiative to be taken this is something I was working reached his 11th Wimbledon “All my dreams came 2014 US Open champion who who swept to a memorable title inauguration programme at Balurghat Stadium PIC/PTI up by the sports ministry,” towards, you know, Wimble- final without dropping a set. true here as a player. To have has made his first Wimbledon victory in 2001. AGENCIES he added. AGENCIES I will miss rivalry with Mohun Bagan in ISL, says Chhetri Lewis Hamilton storms to KOLKATA: India football cap- “I want both the leagues to which league you are talking tain Sunil Chhetri on Satur- flourish as at the end of the day, about. From next year it’s going British Grand Prix pole day rued that he would “miss” you want more Indian players to be four that’s what I’ve been Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru to come in. The problems that promised. SILVERSTONE: Lewis Ham- Max Verstappen was fifth for FC rivalry, one of the talking some of the players were not “It’s a simple. You want to ilton stormed to a provisional Red Bull ahead of Nico Hulken- points of Indian football in the employed last year might not win a league or the Federation fifth Silverstone pole of his berg of Renault, Sergio Perez recent past. happen this time with 20 teams Cup because you want to com- career after a dazzling perfor- and his Force India team- mate Bengaluru FC are one of the playing simultaneously. “ pete in the AFC. This is a big mance during a rain-affected Esteban Ocon. new teams of the fourth edition But he agreed that ultimately price. When you play AFC, you qualifying session on Saturday Stoffel Vandoorne took an of Indian Super League, while a long European style league must play with their rules, this for the British Grand Prix. encouraging ninth for McLaren Maidan heavyweights Mohun with about 20 clubs is the way is what I feel.” The Briton thrilled home ahead of Grosjean of Haas. Bagan and East Bengal would forward. On the back of their fine run fans with a devastating quickest “You always try to save the continue to play in the I- League “I, you and the whole coun- with 13 wins from 15 matches, lap of 1min 26.600sec to finish best till last,” said Hamilton, who as the two tournaments will be try would prefer that any day. India have achieved 96th place 0.547sec clear of Ferrari’s Kimi closed to within one of Michael held simultaneously in 2017- We are 1.3 billion people. I in FIFA rankings, their best- Raikkonen, although Hamil- Schumacher’s record of 68 poles. 18 season. would love to see 20 (teams) in ever FIFA ranking since Feb- ton was under investigation for “I felt very comfortable in these “I will miss them (Mohun first, second, third and fourth ruary 1996. potential impeding. conditions - they are the condi- Bagan). I’m not trying to hint divisions... I think we can cater “I don’t take rankings too Championship leader Sebas- tions we grew up racing in here anything but I loved our game to that. seriously. For me it’s important tian Vettel was left frustrated in England.” against Mohun Bagan. In last the talks did not fall through Cup, I-League or the Federa- “The good part is there “As a of the country we win games and important in third in the second Ferrari “It felt ok, but the conditions three years the rivalry between whereas Tata and Bengaluru tion Cup, all the games against will be 20 teams playing at the I would like all the players who tournaments. We are in between ahead of Valtteri Bottas in the were not easy, changing a lot,” Mohun Bagan and BFC is the were unveiled as new franchises. Mohun Bagan has always been same time, so more players will are good enough should get an a very important tournament second Mercedes. said Raikkonen. “The car felt the best thing that has happened,” But Chhetri hoped the two tough. We had great rivalry. I get opportunity, especially the opportunity to play.” (Asian Cup qualification) and Bottas, however, faces a best it had this weekend, but not the BFC striker told reporters Kolkata heavyweights would just hope we meet soon,” he said. Indians. Last year when both Chhetri further said he’s not we have won two games, so likely five-place grid penalty for quite fast enough for first place.” on the sidelines of the Newtown be back soon to resume their Chhetri, however, saw a sil- happened differently the same happy with playing more than that’s a priority. an unscheduled gearbox change, Vettel said: “The car came School’s investiture ceremony. rivalry. ver lining in both the leagues players almost played the ISL four foreigners as that’s the rule “If after three years we still while stewards were look- alive this morning and that was Mohun Bagan and East Ben- “It has been really equal. All being held together as it would and I-League. Now more Indian in the AFC Cup. are talking that we are 100 that ing into an incident in which really good. It’s a shame there gal remained adamant on their the games that I think right now give Indian players a big players will get opportunity,” “Eventually I want to see will be a massive achievement,” Romain Grosjean claimed he that in the last run in Q3 there demands to play in the ISL as were really tough. Be it AFC opportunity. said Chhetri. four foreigners. I do not know he said. AGENCIES was blocked by Hamilton. was not more time!” AGENCIES 8| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost mp In retrospect Anand Mohan J and Pratishtha Nangia explore the admission criteria for several undergraduate courses under Delhi University, in relation to the high cutoffs this year which are causing many students to lose out on an opportunity to enter DU

nkush Vats had studied round the clock for an entire year as he had his eyes set on Delhi Uni- versity (DU). Even though his Afamily could not afford tuition fees, he con- vinced his father to shell out Rs 12,000 for his Accountancy, Economics, and Math- ematics tuitions, apart from a whopping Rs 25, 000 in the last two months for a crash course leading up to his class XII board exams. Ankush managed to score 90.5 percent and attended Open Day session at DU to clear his doubts and was confident that he would manage to get a BCom (Hons) seat in North Campus. But to his horror, he found that he had missed three cut- offs, and now is looking for a seat in a pri- vate university. “I knew that SRCC was out of bounds. I had my hopes on Hindu, Hansraj, and Ramjas, but even in these colleges, the cutoffs are set at 95 per cent. I am waiting for the fourth cut-off, but the admission committee members have told me that there will be a marginal dip and asked me to look for other options. I have to somehow convince my father to pay for a seat in a private university. At least I will not sit for a year at home,” said Ankush. The race for DU: Sky high cut-offs and CUTOFFS: THAT marks moderation Every year around three lakh applicants from every corner of the country apply for 56,000 seats in DU. However, only a few make it to the coveted colleges in North and South Campuses. Despite a burgeon- ing students population in the country, DU has not been able to keep up with the MAKE OR BREAK crowd and instead has to resort to high cut- offs, which admission committee mem- had also mooted the issue that Delhi-based However, for Professor Harish Dhawan bers claim is to make sure that there are students must get special domicile quota as who teaches Economics at Aryabhatta Col- no over admissions. Now with just 15,000 the students from other state boards hith- lege, land was never an issue, “Some col- seats left in DU post four cut-offs, many erto scored more than Delhi-based stu- leges have ample land. What is needed is coveted courses have closed its doors as dents due to leniency. Even, Delhi Chief the political will to turn around DU. Some many students now are forced to choose Minister Arvind Kejriwal had suggested colleges have at least 10-20 crores in their a course that they are not interested in or that 28-odd Delhi Government-run col- coffers which lie unused. Why can we not have to seek refuge in private universities. leges in DU must make reservations for concentrate on two colleges every year Rhea Chaudhary, who completed her Delhi based students. and change them? An additional four or schooling from a private school in Ghazi- “I think it will be a good initiative. I five storey structure can be built and stu- abad, had to run from pillar to post across have secured only 67 per cent in my board dents may be transferred while the origi- both campuses only to find out that sev- exams and if I had a domicile quota at least nal building can be worked upon,” Dhawan eral colleges had already shut their doors. I will be able to make it to some college in said. DU has always faced the problem of “I went to LSR College during the first two DU,’ said Shankar, who tried to get admis- student expansion as post the OBC expan- cutoffs for BCom (Hons). They closed the sion in Aryabhatta College. sion, the University has not been able to list and then I had to go to North Campus Lack of money and surplus of students cater to the burgeoning student crowd, to only find that Hansraj, KMC, and Ram- The demand for introducing more col- DU sources say. jas had wrapped up their admission pro- leges in DU has been made in every debate In 2006 there was a 1.5 times increase cedure. My last hopes were pinned on IP over admissions. However, many profes- in the student population post the OBC College for Women and they also closed sors differ on the issue as they claim that expansion. Because of this trend, many after the third cut off. My parents are now it would deteriorate the quality of DU and students from non-reserved categories telling me to take admission in Amity Uni- reduce the University to “teaching shops”. miss out on DU and have to seek refuge versity,” she told Millennium Post. How- A case in point is the recently introduced in private universities. Even though the ever, when DU released its fourth cut-off five-year integrated course in Journalism, OBC expansion has been greeted by sev- list, many aspirants’ mission admission which invited the ire of teachers and stu- eral quarters of University society and had come to an end, as around 90 per cent dents associations due to the self-financing lauded as an inclusive scheme, the cutoffs of the seats had been filled and popular nature of these institutes. for OBC and other reserved category stu- courses like B Com, English and Econom- PIC/ ANAND MOHAN J Dr Abha Dev Habib, who teaches Phys- dents also continue to remain in the 85-95 ics closed at several popular colleges. ics at Miranda House, was of the view that per cent category. A total of 14 colleges including LSR, students from other state boards come To make sure that students get into DU, KMC, Miranda House and Sri Ven- Ram, Sri Venkateswara, where cut-offs cut-offs. “DU cannot do anything about Plan B: Amity, IP and Ambedkar to DU, as the state-run colleges in their the University must make a radical change kateswara College had closed its Econom- remain at the 95 per cent threshold. the moderation in marks. This year we had University native areas are not up to the mark, and in the teaching patterns and use the help of ics course. Admissions for B Com, the While speaking to Millennium Post, to admit many students with 95 per cent Even though many students may now a decreased funding in public run Uni- digitisation and extended teaching to keep most sought after commerce course are many college principals, admission com- marks. The cut-offs just decreased by a few have to look at private colleges Dr Rama, versities from the Central Government is up with the times, academics say. They closed in 15 colleges. mittee members, and professors addressed points,” she said. the college principal from Hansraj College one of the main issues. “If you look at the were also of the view that revamping eve- Among the Humanities degree courses, the serious issue of an overwhelming num- However, many teachers from off-cam- was of the view that students must not be education budget, it has greatly reduced ning colleges will go a long way in catering 18 colleges had shut their doors for History ber of students missing out on DU. While pus colleges had claimed that the cutoffs deterred by other Universities. and is not even up to the levels of the 2013 to the student crowd. (Hons), while only 25 colleges are offering many Academicians were of the view that were sometimes set arbitrarily by pres- “Students think that North Campus is budget. Many students who come to DU The Principal from SGTB Khalsa, Political Science course. Even though the the skyrocketing cut-offs, the main cul- tigious colleges to attract the best talent. DU. But that is not the case, they may also have to sometimes sell their land to make which set the ball rolling with the high- Science courses have hitherto provided a prit for students missing out on DU, were “The senior teachers from a department take admission in NCWEB and School of it to Delhi. Instead of introducing more est cut-off in 2017 with 99.66 per cent safe haven to aspirants, as many science because of CBSE and other state boards set the cut-offs. Good colleges in DU who Open Learning (SOL) as in the end, they colleges, the Government must make sure for Electronics, talked about introducing stream students opt for competitive exams, “gifting marks on a platter” which in turn have a history of success want to continue will get a DU certificate. Even Universities that the public funded universities in other more teachers in DU. “Our colleges close yet around 13 colleges have closed admis- were causing the cut-offs to rise every year. it and hence shore up the cutoffs to get like IP are not that expensive as they are states get ample funds and not have to by 4. The need of the hour is extended sions for Mathematics (Hons). Admis- Anita Vishen, an admission commit- only the best candidates. This also creates semi- government colleges,” said Dr Rama. compromise on their education standards,” teaching using digitisation. The students sions for Physics (Hons) are closed at nine tee member from Hindu College believes a false sense of prestige like North Cam- With the ever increasing cut-offs, many she said. The reason why introducing new must not be deterred by high cut-offs, and colleges, including Gargi, Hans Raj, and that the marks moderation policy had pus colleges are better than off-campus students have come to a conclusion that the colleges is untenable is attributed to fac- instead focus on the course of their choice,” Hindu, but are open at colleges such as resulted in many students crossing the 90 colleges,” said a Professor from Shyama only solution to this problem is the intro- tors ranging from lack of land to scarcity of said Dr Jaswinder Singh, Principal, SGTB KMC, Ramjas, Miranda House, Daulat per cent threshold, resulting in the high Prasad Mukherjee College. duction of new colleges under DU. Many teaching staff. Khalsa College. millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | 9 mp Beacon Through her highly controlled and softly modulated use of water colour washes, Srimati created a series of works echoing love for her motherland and all its deities, writes Uma Nair

Rural culture and religiosity

riences merged, influencing and pollinat- ing each other.” At the Met Museum on display were works inspired by the Buddhist murals of the Ajanta caves in Western India — for example, her Mithuna Couple, after Ajanta (1950-52) styled on the 6th-cen- tury sketches of loving couples on these rock-cut caves. Most famous is Srima- ti’s large work devoted to Goddess Kali called Mahakali (1980). “The degree of the artist’s emotional immersion in the imag- ery of Kali is evident in the finished work, a painting of great authority that conveys an almost subliminal understanding of the power of the goddess,” states the curator. This lush work that celebrates the black goddess has been used in a historic exhi- bition at Smithsonian called ‘Devi’ curated by Vidya Dahejia in 1998 and later at the Met in ‘The Goddess in Indian Painting’ in 2011. Whenever exhibited it has been the cynosure of all eyes - a delicate composi- tion of Kali created against an earth and gravel-toned backdrop. The slender fig- ure in black is clothed in a skirt that falls like lace from a jewelled waistline. The skirt is made of a series of little skulls that hang like embellished beads. Each of the ust concluded at the Metropolitan Already an accomplished artist and clas- 10 hands carries elements and weapons Museum in New York is YG Sri- sically trained musician, Srimati was of ritual import - the 10 hands radiat- mati’s retrospective of 25 waterco- invited in 1946 to sing devotional songs ing around her hold the shield, trident, lour paintings done over 4 decades. (bhajans) at a number of independence kapala, damaru, sword and the head of JCurated by John Guy, it was a show that rallies addressed by Mahatma Gandhi the demon. Curatorial texts at the Met spoke of the inherent understanding and in Chennai. She was deeply moved by state that Mahakali was part of 15 works deep love for the term nationalism as the time she spent with Gandhi and his done for a Bhagvad Gita - she wrote in her well as a reverence for tales that sprang assassination in 1948. These momen- diary that she was awakened at night by from the reverence accorded to religious tous events, and her personal encounter the crushing sounds of the skulls in Kali’s fervour. with Gandhi shaped much of the orien- skirt and kept hearing them until she fin- This was the first retrospective exhi- tation and agenda of Srimati the painter. ished the painting. alluring being created from the haunts bition devoted to the Indian artist YG The show was a testimony to her Indi- The curator discusses further and of human and religious history. In this Srimati (1926–2007), who was born in anesque leanings and love for tradition. adds: “Srimati’s painting displayed a ‘Srimati’s painting displayed a consistent work, we can espie the linear technique Mysore and died in New York. Raised Curator Guy affirms: “The career of Sri- consistent commitment to her vision of pala illustration that marked all paint- in a cultured Tamil Brahmin family in mati who came to New York in 1961 — of an Indian style. She explored themes commitment to her vision of an Indian style, her ings of Bengal till the 18th century as Chennai, as a teenager in the 1940s Sri- as a classical singer, musician, dancer from Indian religious epic literature and choice was personal and idiosyncratic…’ well as the Kalighat school, that emerged mati was swept up in the nationalist and painter —represents a continuum scenes of rural culture, asserting tradi- as a result of increasing socio-religious movement for an independent India. in which each of these skills and expe- tional subject matter as part of a conscious demand. In her Vishwarupa we can see expression of nationalist sentiments; her tenets of ‘traditional Bengal School’, rec- choice was personal and idiosyncratic… ognised widely as a display of perfect Through her highly controlled and softly technique and decorative forms depict- modulated use of watercolour washes, Sri- ing myths and legends. Srimati used the mati built on the poetic and lyrical styles delicacy and depth of this blend of ancient developed a generation earlier in India styles to interpret the modern world and by Abanindranath Tagore and Nanda- it is in these compositions that we notice a lal Bose.” continuity of the tradition. Srimati’s paint- Apsara with Harp is another classic ings display a consistent commitment to that celebrates the bronze tonality of Dra- her vision of an Indian style. She explored vidian persona. Srimati had a keen eye for themes from Indian religious epic litera- details and she embellished her compo- ture and scenes of rural culture, asserting sitions with a zeal that referenced social her love for the Indianesque idiom sug- culture of those times. She obviously was gesting a rare richness in the fine detailing trained in the schematics of the Neo-Ben- that she used as embellishments but never gal school, which developed at the begin- overdoing it to create density. ning of the 20th century, which became Through her highly controlled and an internationally known and admired softly modulated use of watercolour school. It owed its origins to Abanin- washes she created a series of works that dranath Tagore. He mixed the Japanese echo her love for her motherland and all wash method with British watercolour its many deities and mythic and spiritual technique to come up with a new wash stories. Indeed an iconoclast with multiple method.We can discover all these nuances talents, the Met Museum gave present day in her works - whether they reflect religi- Indians something to savour in this epic osity or mundane imagery. The Goddess retrospective. Saraswati is an impassioned beautiful IMAGES: METROPOLITAN MUSEUM NEW YORK 10| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Inland C Ramachandra: The Merchant of Magical Melodies Ramachandra was a trailblazer and trendsetting music director, who right at the outset aspired to leave an indelible imprint, writes Sharad Dutt

sn’t it a sheer coincidence that five young men came to the city of their and directed by Bhagwan. dreams to become an actor? Some were Although Ramachandra got this maiden Ioutright rejected and some did cameos and break as an independent music director with Filmistan’s Sajan directed by became music directors. Their contribution to Sukhi Jeevan (1942), the film bombed. But his Kishore Sahu (starring Ashok Kumar and Bai Ambalewali, the golden era of film music, ie the 1950s and music style was considerably noticed. And with Rehana) had an interesting story to narrate. Mohantara Talpade, Surender Kaur and 1960s, would always be cherished in the annals two patriotic songs, ‘Bharat pyara desh hamara’ Ashok Kumar was the singing star of Bombay Geeta Roy. But it was the Lata and Ramachan- hai’, which were on everyone’s of the industry. There is an interesting story in Sukhi Jeevan and ‘Soya desh jaga do’ in his Talkies in the 30s and 40s. He had sung very dra duo that created a sensation in cine music. lips. Another musical hit of Ramachandra, Shin about an actor turned music director. In 1955, second film Muskrahat (1943) Ramachandra popular duets and solos, and wished to sing the Lata sang 248 songs (200 solo, 76 male duets, shinaki boobla boo, in 1952, was again directed a studio owner, producer and director from the ensconced himself in the industry. Among the duet, ‘Hum ko tumahra hi asara, tum hamare ho 18 female duets and four miscellaneous in 63 by PL Santoshi. Ramachandra was a staunch South, SMS Naidu, met the veteran music direc- several producers, who approached him, Jay- na ho’, with Lalita Dewoolkar. But Ramachan- films) for Ramachandra and she even com- devotee of Shri Sai Baba. tor Naushad to give a musical score in his film. ant Desai from KL Saigal’s Tansen fame signed dra wanted Mohammad Rafi instead of Ashok posed for a Marathi film, ‘Ram Ram Pahune’, He launched his own company, New Sai But there was a precondition to accomplish it in Ramachandra and composed for four films. Kumar. On the day of recording, Ashok Kumar under his tutelage. Productions, with his comedian friend Om a month’s time. He offered a fat sum of one lakh But they parted company during the making reached late in the studio and by that time Ram- Patanga (1949) directed by HS Rawel (star- Prakash. After the success of Azad Ramach- rupees to the maestro, who politely declined the of Tadbir in 1945, when Ramachandra wished achandra had already recorded the song in Rafi’s ring Shayam, Nigar Sultana, Gope, Yaqoob and andra was flooded with offers from the South. offer saying he would take at least a year to com- his salary to be raised to one thousand rupees, voice. This duet became an instant hit and also Purnima) was a super hit because of its music, as He gave music for SS Vasan’s Insaniyat in 1955 , pose for a film. but Desai wanted him to accept just six hundred spelt the end of Ashok Kumar’s career as a play- Ramachandra was at the peak of his creativity. Raj Tilak in 1958, Paigam in 1959, MV Raman’s Soon after, a young music director met rupees, and also lured him that in his next film back singer. The film had soulful solos sung by Lata, ‘Dil se Pehli Jhalak in 1954 and Asha in 1957. For Naidu and told him that he would render the Ramachandra would work with the legendary It so happened that Master Ghulam Haider bhula do tum hamein’, ‘Jane wale tu ney armano Asha he composed ‘Eena Meena Deeka’, a song compositions within a week, but charge just one KL Saigal. But Ramachandra walked out of the was originally signed for Filmistan’s Shehnai in ki duniya loot li’ and ‘Kabhi khamosh ho jana’, in scat singing style, for Kishore Kumar and rupee extra offered to Naushad Saab. He kept his company asserting, “Agar wo Saigal hai to main 1947, but due to his extremely hectic schedule, which became immortal. The film had the ever- Asha Bhonsle separately. He also gave music for word and met the deadline. The film was Azad, bhi C Ramachandra hoon”. he could not devote much time to the film. Rai green number ‘Mere piya gaye Rangoon’. another South Indian film Devta in 1956, which starring Dilip Kumar and Meena Kumari, and The next big banner that C Ramach- Bahadur Chunnilal, father of music director The 1950s was the golden era of Ramach- had classical numbers like ‘Kaise aoon Jamuna the music director was C Ramachandra. The andra signed was Filmistan. And he gave a Madan Mohan and also a partner in Filmistan andra’s musical trajectory. Samadhi was a silver ke teer’, set in Raga Bhairavi, that became a rage. other four aspiring actors turned music direc- score for eleven films. His very first film Safar asked Ramachandra to compose one song, jubilee hit. The title track of the movie was Netaji T Prakash Rao signed Ramachandra for his film tors were OP Nayyar, Madan Mohan, Khayyam with Filmistan had superb songs rendered by which was to be shot soon, but Ramachandra Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army Bahu Rani in 1963 and Lata sang two unforget- and Jaidev. Mohammad Rafi - ‘Keh ke bhi naa aaye tum’ didn’t agree for he wanted to score music for the song, ‘Kadam kadam badaye ja’. The chartbuster table songs, ‘Balma anari man bhaye’ and ‘Main Son of a station master in Indian Railways, and ‘Ab to hamare ho gaye iqrar karein na karein’. entire film. Luckily he was strongly endorsed by of the film was a dance number, ‘Gore gore, O jagoon saari raat’. Ramachandra Narhar Chitalkar was born in But the biggest hit was a lilting duet, ‘Kabhi yaad S Mukherjee, the co-partner of Filmistan – that’s baanke chorey, kabhi meri gali aaya karo’ and Ramachandra worked with all the leading Puntambe village of Ahmednagar district in karke, gali paar karke, chali aana hamari gali- how this film came to Ramachandra. The music Samadhi became a cult film on the Second banners of his time. He also did a film for his Maharashtra, on June 10, 1910. During his yan’, sung by Chitalkar and Veena Pani Mukher- captivated the audience and the song, ‘Maar World War. benefactor Sohrab Modi, Nousherwan-e-Adil father’s posting in Nagpur, he took lessons in jee. In his next film for Filmistan,Leela (1947), katar mar jana’, sung by Ameerbai Karnataki Ramachandra also scored music for San- which had some lilting numbers sung by Lata music at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya of Pan- he composed a delectable thumri, ‘Maine lak- in mujra style with the melodious harmony of geeta and Khazana in 1951. The influence of and Rafi. He did four films with V Shantaram; dit Vinayak Rao Patwardhan. A young Ramach- hon ke bole sahey saanwariya tere liye’, by Veena sitar, harmonium and tabla created a nationwide Latin American/ Caribbean beats in the songs Parchhaiyan in 1952, Subah Ka Tara in 1954, andra had a great fascination for films, which Pani Mukherjee. And yet, the most memorable storm. Another hit song of the film was‘Jawani composed by Ramachandra could be distinctly Navrang in 1959 and Stree in 1961, a remake brought him to Kolhapur, the birthplace of song was by Chitalkar himself, ‘Tum saath raho ki rail chali jaaye re’. During the recording of deciphered. Again in 1951, Ramachandra gave of Shantaram’s own Shakuntala. In these films Marathi film industry. This handsome lad got to main prem karoon sukh paoon’. this song, Ramachandra met Lata the very first comic situation numbers for Sagai, ‘Jhukti hai Ramachandra composed music to Shantaram’s the role of an extra for Rs 50 in Lalit Pictures Two years later Naushad composed a num- time and they were to create a unique musical duniya jhukane wala chahiye’ and ‘Daddyji meri utter delight. According to vintage film music and played some itsy-bitsy characters till he ber for Mehboob Khan’s Andaz in 1949, which history in years to come. Nadiya Ke Paar (1948) mummi ko satana nahi accha’ (Lata). In 1951 lovers, Ramachandra was remarkable in Albela, got a lead role in Naganand (1935). Unfortu- had a striking echo of Ramachandra’s Leela song. directed by Kishore Sahu was a first golden jubi- also came Albela which still makes you nostal- Anarkali and Azad. One more film worth men- nately, the film flopped. Thereafter, Ramach- Ramachandra composed a lee hit of Ramachandra. Lata sang her first solo gic for its songs, Dil dhadke nazar sharmaye, tioning is Yasmeen, where he made his favou- andra acted in Said-e-Hawas and Atmatarang, few more songs of under Ramachandra’s baton, ‘Dil le ke bhaga, Balma bada naadaan, and all-time great lullaby, rite singer Talat sing his all-time great songs. films produced by the legendary Sohrab patri- daga de ke bhaga’. Dheere se aana re akhiyan mein (Lata). Chital- His excellent chemistry with Lata and Talat was Modi’s Minerva Movietone. But soon it Ramachandra’s female singers up till now kar was at his best singing, ‘O beta more than evident. Ramachandra was a trail- dawned that acting was not his forte were Ameerbai Karnataki, Lalita Dewoolkar, ji kismet ki hawa kabhi naram kabhi blazer and trendsetting music director. Right and again approached Modi. He got a Beena Pani Mukherjee, garam’, and ‘Haseeno ki at the outset, he aspired to leave an indelible job as harmonium player and it was Shamshad Begum, mohabbat mein imprint. A trained classical singer, his orches- an ideal opportunity to showcase his Zohra yahi anjaam tra had a mix of instruments ranging from sitar, talent that was duly acknowledged. hota flute, tabla, sarangi, shehnai, clarionet, oboe, He became an assistant to Meer Saab, harmonica, trumpet, turhi to congo, that he the music director of Minerva Moviet- used deftly to perfection. one, and made a mark in Meetha Zehar, At the fag end of his career, he had set-up Jailor and Pukar. That classic song of Pukar, otic fer- an Academy of Indian Music and gave pub- ‘Tum bin kaun khabar le’, was composed by vour. Many a year later lic performances of his haunting melodies Ramachandra himself. Later, he also composed he composed the heart-rending non-filmy along with his disciples Promila Datar a popular number for singer-actor Noor Jehan, song written by Kavi Pradeep, ‘Aye mere and Kavita Krishnamurthi. He ‘Aao mere pyare saanwariya’, in Laal Haveli, but watan ke logo’, sung by Lata also composed for Marathi both these numbers were credited to Meer Saab. after the Chinese aggres- films and sang Sai bha- Actor, singer and music director, Ramach- sion, and brought jans. Ramachandra andra sang as Chitalkar and gave music in some tears to Pt Jawaha- reigned supreme in films as Anna Sahib, Ram Chatalkar, P Ramak- rlal Nehru’s eyes. the world of music ant and Shyamoo. Subsequently, like V Shanta- for three decades, but ram he adopted his name as C Ramachandra but succumbed to termi- kept on singing as Chitalkar. Ramachandra had nal disease at 72, and a lifelong bonhomie with the actor, producer passed away on Janu- and director Bhagwan (better known as ary 5 of 1982. He would Bhagwan Dada), as they met during the always be missed by mil- making of Bahadur Kisan, produced lions of his fans. millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | 11 mp

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A new perspective on Dostum: Afghanistan’s Sita, and Ramayana ANKITA CHANDA The book is a wonderful read, leaving you in a constant state ven two years later Amish of awe at how gracefully Amish brave liberator or violent warlord? Tripathi’s ‘Scion of Iksh- fuses rich mythological detail vaku’ continues to sell like without losing out on the cred- istory is told by the vic- Ehotcakes and social media can- ibility, which particularly inter- tors but in our modern Packed with fascinating insights into its convoluted politics and society, not stop lauding the very sought ests the modern mind. The novel age, even contempo- after author. Amish Tripathi has is full of intricate observations rary events get – or are this book helps one understand Afghanistan, writes Vikas Dutta probably made Indian mythol- along with words and catch- Hgiven – a slant, where some con- ogy more in vogue than it had phrases that seem to sync with tributors soon get eclipsed from ever been, thereby successfully the regular diction of the con- the narrative or their images tar- grabbing the attention of many temporary readers. We however nished. The changing perception more readers in the genre. And do not get her entire story just yet of this key player in the murky, vio- why shouldn’t it be? While his as Amish has planned a series of lent recent story of Afghanistan is ‘Shiva Trilogy,’ was the fastest sell- four related narratives separately a case in point. ing book series in Indian publish- telling the stories of Ram, Sita, Is Abdul Rashid Dostum one of ing history, the first title, ‘Scion of and Raavan from their individual the infamous warlords whose inter- Ikshvaku’ from the five-part ‘Ram births up to the kidnap. The last necine struggles for power desta- Chandra Series’ was the fastest two books in the series will, in bilised Afghanistan till the Taliban selling book of 2015. all possibility, finally bring these rose to provide a cure worse than What is really appealing about three strands together leading to the ailment, or an inspiration for the second book from his ‘Ram a denouement. his oppressed Uzbek minority, Chandra Series’ titled, ‘Sita - War- What actually makes this book someone who maintained peace rior of Mithila’ is the “warrior” gripping is the fact that readers and harmony over a large area until tag which has been novelly used get an opportunity to know Sita he was betrayed by some of his to describe the otherwise demure in a more comprehensive man- own men and allies? What was his image associated with the Hindu ner. The second chapter of the record in fighting the Taliban and goddess Sita. It’s made clear from book goes 38 years behind the what role did he play in ultimately the very title that the protagonist first chapter and moves thereon overthrowing their harsh rule? And is Sita but not the Sita we have till the current event – the first most crucially, does he have a place read or heard of. She is fierce, an chapter – towards its end. And in the “new” Afghanistan? expert at the art of warfare and the along the journey, Amish takes Out of all these, his role ahead, chosen avatar of Vishnu. Patriar- his readers into the life of Sita and with, the American forces in chy, take not. and together we explore the lesser the wake of 9/11 is unprecedented, While the essential story known aspects of her life. says American historian Brian would be familiar to most Indi- Finally, is this novel worth Glyn Williams, recounting how ans, Amish gives us a Sita, very your money and time? Yes, it is Dostum’s few men fought the Tali- different from the constrained highly recommend for anybody, ban in 2001 in the harsh Hindu creature of several maudlin text who has an interest in Indian Kush mountains on horseback – a and screen versions – fancy mythology but is too intimidated form of warfare deemed lethally Afghanistan’s Uzbek warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum (right) with then President Hamid Karzai this: “Sita rolled as she fell to the by the lofty scriptures. And if you impractical in an age of automatic ground and quickly steadied her- look at it in another way, pop- weapons and air power. in 2003 and convincing him of his self behind a tree. She stayed low, ularity has been used to sell all “But in what has to be one of the objectivity) as well his family and William’s account features spectacular her back against the tree, pro- kinds of works – sex scandals, greatest upsets in modern military key aides and subordinates, local tected for now”. call centre chaos and IIT affairs history, the Uzbek descendants of village elders and mullahs, Tali- victories, crushing defeats, as well as heart- Given that most readers – but here is a writer, using his Genghis Khan proved the doubt- ban enemies and women’s rights breaking tragedies, in taking a vivid look at already know the basic plot, it immense popularity and creativ- ers wrong. In one of the most deci- activists, William’s account fea- Afghanistan in its all glories and fault lines could have also been a disad- ity to re-imagine the saga of our sive campaigns of the entire war on tures spectacular victories, crush- vantage for the author but he has mythology. In doing so, he not terror, the hardy Uzbeks cut their ing defeats and betrayals, as well as carefully counted on the minute only preserves a sound literary way through one Taliban defen- heart-breaking tragedies, personal and then goes into flashback, also events from the rise of Taliban in details of the characters to keep standard, but also rightly deserves sive line after another. Galloping and political, in taking a vivid look provides the historic, political and 1996 to its overthrow in 2001 from the interest of the readers alive. the readership that he commands. through the smoke of supporting at Afghanistan in its all glories and social backdrop to explain the rise Dostum’s perspective, and his con- American satellite-guided bombs faultlines. of ethnic warlords like Dostum, sequent sidelining and even exile delivered by B-52s, they charged On the way, we also find how Ahmed Shah Massoud and others, under Hamid Karzai. Here he also the Taliban’s tanks, firing armour- Dostum picked his unusual “sur- and their shifting alliances. deals with the attempts to demo- piercing RPGs and Kalashnikovs name” (similar to the way Ernesto This, he shows, is a legacy of nise Dostum, and how far justi- from the hip...” he says. Guevara became “Che”), the ethnic mistrust and tension cre- fied they were, while also trying to Any man who could inspire scrapes he got into, including a ated in 1880 when (Pashtun) “Iron gauge who was behind it and for such bravery has to be exceptional. scheduled execution, his dramatic Emir” Abdul Rehman forcibly what reason. And Williams’ account brings this first romance – and its tragic Price: `599 annexed the Uzbek, Tajik and Haz- Packed with fascinating out in its description of an ordi- end, and his religious and social Publisher: ara areas with considerable blood- insights into its convoluted poli- nary boy from a peasant fam- outlook. Harper Collins shed. In this light, the defection of tics and society, Taliban’s depre- ily, who transformed from an oil Williams clearly admires his Dostum, who had been the mili- dations and the bravery of those worker and a special forces soldier subject but is not totally spell- tary mainstay of President Najibul- who never gave up opposing them to a popular leader and one of the bound, admitting where the burly lah, and why he did the same with despite the odds, America’s mis- Price: `175 most powerful figures in the coun- warlord may be gilding or embel- to other players where needed. his Tajik and Hazara allies in 1994, calculations from the late 1970s to try (still). Based on unprecedented lishing the account, where evidence But his story, which begins is understandable – but he did today and more, this book is key for Publisher: and extensive access to Dostum of claims cannot be found or veri- with an account of his first meet- have good reasons too, we learn. anyone who wants to understand Westland (after meeting him for the first time fied, and giving appropriate credit ing with Dostum in Mazar-e-Sharif Williams then goes on to recount the country. Literary tourism: Visiting places that inspired iconic literature

he unsettling story of an evil writers, as this anthology of literary travel Transylvanian aristocrat’s depre- writings from The New York Times’ pop- dations was brought home – in ular ‘Footsteps’ travel feature brings out. all senses – to the readers by a Noting that all travellers may have once TBritish coastal resort, Gabriel Garcia Mar- strayed “onto turf that an artist, including quez’s fictional Colombian setting of his those who paint pictures with words, once best-known works actually exists and San trod..”, Monica Drake, the editor of the New Francisco highlights the spot of a murder York Times’ travel section, says it shouldn’t catalysing one of the most famous crime be “unexpected”. noir novels. Literature may be the ulti- “All the world is a reliquary, filled with mate epitome of inspired imagination, but fields, forests and city plazas that lead it is somewhere tied to reality though its visionaries among us to create work that settings, characters or plot. And as these endures the ages. We travellers are but examples and others show, the first tends devotees who touch these monuments and kov’s ‘Lolita’ to the surreal stories of Jorge to take more prominence. There is scarcely in place of prayers meditate on how some- Luis Borges. a place in the world which has not figured one else came to be who they are and cre- And while there are many obvious in some story, and conversely, many places ate what they did. spots like Rome, Paris, the coastal Eng- have inspired some of the most iconic fic- “We inevitably look and wonder. Did lish “Wessex” of Thomas Hardy and the tion of all genres. the sweep of this hill and the mist of the Madrid of Ernest Hemingway, there are The dreaming spires and cloisters of morning somehow ignite a spark. Was many others not so obvious, including Oxford, the “foreboding forests, striking this place more incidental than inspira- Alice Murno’s Vancouver, Antigua, Pablo towers, and even some genuine castles” tional? Examining these questions has Neruda’s Chile and even Saigon/Ho Chi between Germany’s Frankfurt and Bre- been the defining task of ‘Footsteps’ since Minh City and a Sri Lankan resort. There men, the hedonistic playground of the 1981, when The New York Times ran it as Hawaii to Arthur Rimbaud recuperating endearing pieces spanning cities, regions is much to learn, including how Hardy French Riviera, the “brash, kitschy, post- a short-lived series,” she says. in Ethiopian market town with cobbled and routes over five continents by a range invented the phrase “cliff-hanger”, how war” West US seen from its back-roads, the ‘Footsteps’, she adds, appeared sporadi- streets to Orhan Pamuk introducing his of writers retracing the footsteps of a favou- Hemingway cooked and what has survived grandeur of St Petersburg, the “dangerous, cally in subsequent years before becoming Istanbul. rite author, there is something for readers war and revolution in St Petersburg. dirty and seductive” streets of Naples and an full-fledged feature and it is some of “What unifies them is a single guiding across genres. Here are traced the settings A point to introspect for us can be more survive well beyond their depictions, its pieces from the new millennium that principle: Each story should leave the read- that inspired works from “Alice in Wonder- why no Indian spot makes the cut, but actual or adapted from the works of Lewis feature here. But Drake notes it is always ers with a new perspective on an artist and land” to Ferrante’s acclaimed Neapolitan that is ameliorated by the thrill of these Caroll to Alexander Pushkin to Elena Fer- not about the inspiration, for many of the Price: `499 the place that has somehow been a muse,” coming of age quartet, from the Brothers essays meant “for the avid readers who can rante. And there are people who revel in pieces, including a few featured here, deal she says, and the anthology well meets the Grimm’s fairytales to the gritty crime sto- travel by simply turning a page” but also visiting these places to try to get insights with writers’ impressions of places ranging Publisher: Three criterion. And in three dozen-odd delight- ries of Dashiell Hammett, and from the enjoyable for other travellers – armchair into how they may have inspired these from Mark Twain on a vacation in laidback Rivers Press fully incisive, thoroughly informative and singular “romance” of Vladimir Nabo- or potential. IANS 12| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Routes Airports Now: Showcasing local flavour

To acquaint travellers with the local BAGDOGRA AIRPORT At the Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal the AAI team under- flavour of the place, airports today are took an endeavour to recreate the environment of the area with tea, mountains, local handicraft of Darjeeling and Sikkim, the being redesigned to provide a piece of iconic “toy train” of Darjeeling, music and dance of Bengali and Nepali culture, local food to Gujarati tourists who flock in India’s rich heritage and culture large numbers and the ever-present Khata- the traditional cer- emonial scarf to represent the giver’s goodwill and regards to the recipient. The concept of creating a sense of place is best exemplified by Moutat – bringing the tea gardens to the Bagdogra Airport. Moutat is basically a group of four women who want to bring out the best of the culture of the region and present it to the people by serving a free cup of Darjeeling tea to every passenger board- ing the flights from the Bagdogra Airport as a ‘Welcome Drink.’ The aroma and taste of Darjeeling tea is unparalleled. The basic motive behind serving the tea is to introduce visitors to the fla- vor of the region. In order to promote the culture of Sikkim and present it to tourists through everyday lifestyle products; which are authentic often referred as souvenirs of the place, Bagdogra Airport has collaborated with SIKKIMIS, an off-shoot of B.R.E.W (Bakery, Retail, and Event &Workshop). Each of the products is inspired BAGDOGRAby some aspect AIRPORT of Sikkimese life allowing tourists to take a piece of the beautiful hills back with them. t the Bagdogra Airport in West BengalBagdogra the AAI Airport team undertook has an outlet an ofendeavour ARTMART, to recreate an art gallery the environment of the area with tea,where mountains, they promote local handicraft local artists of and Darjeeling display paintingsand Sikkim, on thelocal iconic “toy train” of Darjeeling, musicthemes, and like dance tea gardens, of Bengali mountains and Nepali and culture, the wildlife local of food Dooars. to AGujarati tourists who flock in large numbersAll paintings and the are ever-present 100 per cent Khata hand – the painted, traditional and ceremoartists and- nial scarf to represent the giver’s goodwillcommunities and regards do to thenot recipient.use any rouge techniques to make them - The concept of creating a sense of placelike canvasis best exemplifiedprints, canvas by transfers, Moutat –or bringing painting the on teaprints. gardens The to the Bagdogra Airport. Moutat is an initiativegallery notby a only group creates of four a ‘sensewomen of whoplace’ want but toalso bring beautifies out the the best of the culture of the region and presentambience it to the of peoplethe airport. by serving The aAirport free cup proudly of Darjeeling hosts an teaoutlet to of every passenger boarding flights from Biswathe Bagdogra Bangla inAirport the waiting as a ‘Welcome area. Visitors Drink.’ to the Theshowrooms aroma and are taste of Darjeeling tea is unparalleled. Thetacitly basic enlightened motive behind on West serving Bengal’s tea heritageis to introduce art and craftvisitors forms. to the flavour of the region. In order to promote the culture of Sikkim and present it to tourists through everyday lifestyle products; which are authentic often referred as souvenirs of the place, Bagdogra Airport has collaborated with SIKKIMIS, an off-shoot of B.R.E.W (Bakery, Retail, and Event &Workshop). Each of the products is inspired by some aspect of Sikkimese life allowing tour- ists to take a piece of the beautiful hills back Sculpture placed in departure area with them. Bagdogra Airport has an outlet of ART- MART, an art gallery where they promote local artists and display paintings on local themes, such as tea gardens, mountains and the wild- life of Dooars. All paintings are 100 per cent hand painted, as artists and communities do not use any rouge techniques to make them – like canvas prints, canvas transfers, or painting on prints. The gallery not only creates a ‘sense of place’ but also beautifies the ambience of the airport. The airport proudly hosts an outlet of Biswa Bangla in the waiting area. Visitors to the showrooms are tacitly enlightened on West Ben- Gifts from Sikkim gal’s heritage art and craft forms.

Concept of Dasavatara of Lord Vishnu The efforts by Bagdogra Airport and Tirupati Airport should be seen in the light of conceptualizing and revamping of air- country as diverse as India is symbolised by the plurality of its culture and heritage. ports with innovative ideas that can be seen in India Airports This is further enriched by myriad forms of local art which is an embodiment of its like Bhuj, Kolkata, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Tirupati and Khajuraho, cultural diversity as each one is quintessential and inimitable from the rest. which have also incorporated local art and craft in enhancing Today airports are not just transport hubs but destinations as well. Since airports the ambience of the airport. This has received wide appreciation areA the natural gateways and often the first point of contact with the local destination for travel- from visitors and passengers. lers, it is imperative that the experience of a traveller must be memorable and long cherished. In an effort to enhance passenger experience which can connect foreign visitors with the local region and its community, there is an imminent need to create a sense of place within the airport by reflecting the unique identity of the local area. The sense of place is a unique collection of qualities and characteristics – visual, cultural, social, and environmental – that defines a location. Zürich Airport is a great example. Going from one terminal to another, travellers notice cow noises, yodeling and an animated Heidi, giv- Wide spread of wings ing them a flavour of Switzerland. TIRUPATI AIRPORT AI airports are already working on the Airport is a graphic interpretation of the form a beautiful story showing the Das-Avatar of Lord same as can be seen at Tirupati Airport of Garuda with its association as the carrier of Venkateswara is displayed. This artwork occupies in Andhra Pradesh, where the newly inte- Lord Venkateswara, an avatar of Lord Vishnu the central part of the building and the earthen Agrated terminal building of the airport referred and its co-relation with the concept of flight. The colours are visually soothing to the human eye. to as Garuda Terminal was constructed on the imposing structure of the terminal building has The artwork at the baggage claim area depicts the historic importance of the place. The building is been designed, deriving inspiration from the culture and heritage of Hampi during the reign of a blend of a modern steel structure imbibing its shape of Garuda (Eagle) in-flight with its wings King Krishna Devaraya. The intricate details inter- Moutat Tea Boutique form from Garuda, with artworks showing the spread across air. Garuda is the vehicle of Lord woven with the story of the Krishna Devyaraya heritage and significance of this temple city. The Vishnu, whose temple is popular in India as well period creates a beautiful ambience. installations have been selected in different medi- as abroad. A beautiful sculpture of Garuda made The magnificent work done at the Tirupati ums – painting, cement relief, fiber, ceramics etc to of bronze is placed in the check-in area. Airport should be seen in the light of conceptu- create different auras in different spaces. As a backdrop over the check-in counters, a alising and revamping of airports with innova- The passenger terminal building at Tirupati 2D relief work in fusion with paintings depicting tive ideas.

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Aries (Mar 21–April 20) Taurus (April 21–May 21) As Mars continues its jour- Making new connections Tips to evaluate ‘the one’ ney through your home can be very beneficial Heart zone, you may be quite and even help you get eager to get ahead with further ahead with a of the If you both want the same things, share the same ideals, and want DIY projects. And with last week’s difficul- project or receive some useful advice. This ties out of the way, you might be ready trend will last until July 20, and it could Matter the same results, you will find success together to tackle any chores that are overdue. In see you making new friends online and addition, Mercury in your leisure sector off. Meanwhile, you might be eager to ROOPSHA DASGUUPTA RAY I am a 25-year-old man. My girlfriend had a crush makes a lovely tie to Jupiter, which might get organized at home, and this could on a guy a long time ago. She hasn’t spoken to him encourage you to take time out to relax lead you to remove clutter and sell or There is someone in my life. But I’m not sure in almost a year now. However, she still keeps talk- and invite loved ones along for the ride. give away items you no longer need. whether ‘he is the one’. How does one actually ing about him all the time. How do I make her stop decide on the right partner. I’m very confused. talking about the other guy? Sheetal, New Delhi Name unknown Gemini (May 22– June 21) Cancer (June 22–July 22) There’s someone special in your life. Here are 13 Are you sure your girlfriend is aware of the heart- things that indicate a healthy, happy relationship. If ache she is causing you? Sometimes people do things Although you may be in Vitality is strong with the the majority applies to you, keep him in your life. unintentionally, unknowingly. Please stop fuming the process of taking stock golden Sun and ruddy 1. You’re happy over this communication gap only in your heart and of financial matters, recent Mars moving through your First things first, if you are unhappy on a regular try telling her how you feel. Express. I am sure she will efforts to set matters right sign. You may feel more basis, get out of there. Make sure your happiness understand and you guys will be fine together. Just be begins within yourself. Those who rely on their open about your feelings and don’t worry so much. could help you feel more optimistic and courageous and inclined to stand up for significant other for ALL of their happiness usu- or growing, then maybe he isn’t the one. In my Love is always meant to go a long way if it is true. secure. But the presence of Mars here could what you believe in. But you’ll also be ally don’t make it very far. best relationships, I have figured out more about Talk it out, sort it out and sail smoothly. Good luck! see you adopting a can-do approach to eager to reach out and connect with old 2. You know each other’s families the person I am and the goals I want in my life. earning extra money and perhaps starting and new friends. Mercury in your financial You don’t have to go to every family event, but if 11. You have the same goals My husband is determined to live in the joint fam- a small business that helps take care of sector could see you doing some organiz- you’re familiar with his siblings and parents and Aside from the happiness factor, this is perhaps ily. But, its killing me. I come from a peaceful everyday expenses and gives you funds for ing and getting up to speed with bills and have met a few of them, you’re good to go. Secret the second biggest factor in determining a rela- nuclear family and living with 9 people is a tor- vacations and other treats. other money matters. relationships may be fun, but anything lasting tionship. If you both want the same things, share ture! What to do? means you’re joining the family. the same ideals, and want the same results, you Mrs Mehta, Gurgaon 3. You are yourself will find success together. I’m sure you knew the family and its members (July 23–Aug 23) (Aug 24– Sept 23) You are not afraid to tell him secrets, let him know 12. He makes the effort to talk with and be around before stepping in. It’s difficult to convince a man Leo Virgo when you’re in a bad mood. You can be relaxed you to move out of his set up. You should not lose hope You may have felt like The present picture re- and comfortable with the person you are. Any one-sided relationship will never work. Both and request him to look for an alternate address taking a back seat lately, veals that you may have 4. You laugh sides need to be invested and interested in order close to the original house. Explain him with love, especially with your ruler a long to-do list, but if If you are enjoying yourself and laughing a little for this healthy relationship to flourish. If you are tears and pleads. Let’s hope he understands your bit each day, things are going well. constantly reaching out first or waiting for a text problem and take steps accordingly. Sun in a more secluded it involves fulfilling other 5. You don’t have to talk all the time message all day, change something. Wish you peace. sector of your chart. But you may still feel people’s needs and neglecting your own, Silence or pauses aren’t uncomfortable when 13. You feel safe (Send your questions to very compassionate toward others and will- then something needs to change. While you are together, and you don’t feel awkward. If you are continually questioning him or [email protected]) ing to lend your support. You would prob- the ongoing focus in your social zone Good relationships don’t require constant doubting your partner, seek safety some- ably feel put out if they didn’t ask. If there could incline you to help, the cosmos is communication. where else. The healthiest relationships are have been issues between you and another, also encouraging you to forge ahead 6. You communicate ones where both people feel safe, loved, and and do what you have to do. You can’t On the flip side of number five, a healthy relation- at home. don’t take them personally. This person may ship is dependent upon communication. Being have their own problems to contend with. please everyone. open, honest, and talkative with each other is the I am in standard 9 and I face problems mug- only way you will get to know each other more. ging lessons up. Can you suggest some ways. Keep those lines of communication open. The Diksha, Kolkata Libra (Sept 24– Oct 23) Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 22) worst way to ruin a relationship is to misunder- To be very honest, I have never been too With Mercury in your Any new information stand or complicate things. successful in mugging up notes. But for sure, social sector aspecting you’ve uncovered can 7. There is little to no drama these steps help if you want to learn it up. Go If your relationship feeds off the daily drama, in a quiet and peaceful room where no one is Jupiter in your sign, the give you inspiration for someone is going to crack and it will not last long. disturbing you. Read the answers once and time may be ripe for the future and could If you find yourself angry, confused, depressed, or understand them; remember you cannot moving in new circles and see you envisioning all sorts of possibili- just fed up, it is definitely not a healthy relation- learn them if you don’t understand them! exploring activities you’ve never tried ties. This might be an excellent time to ship to be in. Next time read it aloud and walks. Walk before. While you may sometimes find expand your horizons, either by studying 8. You have balance around everywhere reading it loudly yourself at odds with other’s ideas, this or networking and making friends with If you are spending every waking minute with this and try to remember. The third can be a positive learning curve that guy, odds are you have lost a lot of friends. If you time, read the questions and try to those on your wavelength. Your instincts encourages you to reconsider your plans can also play a part in any key decisions are bringing your friends to every date night, odds answer them without looking, if and perhaps take on bigger challenges. are you and this guy aren’t serious. Find that bal- you are stuck up somewhere see and shouldn’t be ignored. ance between having both of your own lives and it. Try this until you are com- being a part of each other’s. pletely satisfied with your 9. There is spontaneity answer. Ask yourself, Sagittarius ( Nov 23–Dec 21) Capricorn ( Dec 22– Jan 20) If you have fallen into a tedious routine, face the “If I get this question There’s a focus on red flag and realize that any healthy relationship in the examination As Mercury angles toward has an element of fun to it. That doesn’t mean will I be able to write Jupiter in your social relationships, especially every day is a carnival adventure, but don’t let it without ANY hesita- sector, you might want to with the affable Sun and things get predictably boring. tion?” Do not look at how try on a new experience Mars lighting up your 10. You are learning many questions there are. Just for size, especially if you can involve your relationship zone and enticing you to A good relationship causes you to think, to be complete an answer one by one. friends, too. However, another influence explore the potential in a new friend- challenged, and to grow. If you are not learning Without knowing you’d be done. suggests that if you think about this issue ship or budding romance. What interests too much, you may end up in a state of you about another might be a story they analysis paralysis and get nowhere. Ask- tell or an experience they’ve had that KATRINA KAIF ing a friend for advice or researching the captures your imagination and leaves Born on July 16, 1983, Katrina Turquotte is a British-Indian film actor pros and cons might help you decide. you wanting more. and model known for her work in Bollywood. She has appeared primar- ily in Hindi films, as well as Telugu and Malayalam films. In addition to Aquarius (Jan 21–Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19 –March 20) being one of Bollywood’s highest-paid actors, she is considered one of India’s most attractive celebrities by media. At a fashion show in London, To overcome any res- Although pleasure plans filmmaker Kaizad Gustad spotted Kaif and decided to cast her in Boom ervations concerning may be firmly on the (2003), a critical and commercial failure. Katrina later, changed her a bold idea, you may agenda, other factors surname to her father’s (Kaif ) because she thought it would be easier to benefit from chatting with indicate that you may be pronounce after moving to India. While filming in India, Kaif established someone who has been through a similar eager to make changes to your lifestyle. a successful modelling career. However, filmmakers were hesitant to cast situation. The influence of Venus in your With Mercury moving through your sector her due to her poor command of Hindi. She earned commercial success of routines, you might want to reorganise in Bollywood with the romantic comedies ‘Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?’ and creative zone might help you see things from a more positive perspective, perhaps certain aspects of your day to accom- ‘Namastey London’. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics for her plish your health goals and be produc- acting prowess, she has established herself as a commercially successful putting things in a new light and bringing you hope. Later in the week, a tie to Jupi- tive. From July 20, you may find it a lot actress of Hindi cinema. In addition to acting, Kaif is involved with her easier to stay true to your new regimen.

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Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, under the Consumer Protection Act of tioned in the complaint. Besides compen- per the medical negligence liability under MP & Union Cabinet 1986 (as per medical negligence liability). sation, you can also ask for the refunds, the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. You Minister, also an eminent In order to file a complaint, first identify damages, litigation costs, and interest have to prove that the veterinarian owed a animal rights activist and the jurisdiction of the court under which amount. Thereafter, the case proceedings duty of care to you, and the deterioration the complaint is to be filed according to shall begin. of health of your pet was a direct result of environmentalist answers your district). You will be required to pay the breach of that duty. You can do so by Millennium Post readers a prescribed fee along with your complaint, My pet’s vet was negligent in treating getting precriptions, medical reports and queries related to animal accompanied with the authorization letter my pet which resulted in deterioration by photographic evidence. You can also and your signature. Don’t forget to men- of health. Can I claim damages? If yes, take statements from expert wit- welfare issues tion the name, description and address of then how? nesses (practicing veterinar- the complainant and the name, descrip- Yes, you can claim damages as ian) as a form of evidence. My pet’s vet is refusing to operate/treat tion, address of the opposite party Thereafter, you can file a my pet. What should I do? or parties against whom complaint in your regional According to the laws applicable in relief is claimed. You consumer court under the India (Veterinary Practice Regulations of also need to provide aforementioned act. In 2008), a veterinarian is not bound to treat the copies of all the order to file a complaint, first the name, description, address of the oppo- to another. However, it usually requires each and every patient and can exercise documents sup- identify the jurisdiction of site party or parties against whom relief you to obtain a pet passport (in the case of his discretion in the same. In such a situ- porting your allega- the court under which the is claimed. You also need to provide the India as well) along with other necessary ation take your pet to some other veteri- tions. You can also complaint is to be filed (ter- copies of all the documents supporting permits including a medical clearance. You narian. However, it is not applicable in case ask for compensa- ritorial jurisdiction accord- your allegations. You can also ask for com- can also contact the embassy of the coun- of an emergency. Emergency services (for tion costs which ing to your district). You will pensation costs which should be specif- try that you are planning to move to in example, in case of a heart attack) must be should be specif- be required to pay a pre- ically alleged in the complaint. Besides this regard, to know more about their rules provided according to the Veterinary Prac- ically scribed fee along with compensation, you can also ask for the and regulations. You can also seek assis- tice Regulations of 2008 and the veterinar- men- your complaint, accom- refunds, damages, litigation costs, and tance from a pet relocation company (For ian cannot refuse treatment/operation. If panied with the autho- interest amount.. example: Furry Flyers, Air Pets Relocation any veterinarian refuses to attend to the rization letter and your Services), to make this process easier. You patient in an emergency situation, then signature. Don’t forget I want to move abroad along with my pet. have to get vaccinations and file the proof you can file a complaint in the district civil to mention the name, What procedure should I follow? that you have done so. court (i.e. session’s court) under the afore- description and address The procedure for taking your pet to (Send your questions to mentioned regulations. This is also covered of the complainant and another country varies from one country [email protected]) 14| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Game On The return of Everton’s PRODIGAL SON Almost 15 years and countless trophies later, Wayne Rooney has returned to his boyhood club Everton, after having spent 13 glorious seasons at Manchester United, writes Sridhar Venkatesh

n October 19, 2002, Everton was play- League that season, which would go on to become ing at their home ground at Goodison Sir Alex Ferguson’s last ever season as a football Park against a much stronger Arsenal FC manager. The Scot announced his retirement at side, which had not been beaten in their the end of the season, but not before handing over Oprevious 30 games. It was a nail-biting one, with Rooney his Premier League medal. both sides coming close to breaking the 1-1 dead- At the beginning of the 2013-14, speculation lock on several occasions. The referee was about to again arose about Rooney’s departure, with his for- blow the final whistle when something remarkable mer Everton boss David Moyes being handed over happened: a soon to be 17-year-old Wayne Rooney the reigns of Manchester United. However, Rooney’s received a ball just outside the box 22-yard box and, once again gave all his fans a pleasant surprise, by with the dying minutes of the second half, struck a extending his contract till 2019. The season was magnificent volley towards goal. The ball went fly- more than forgettable for United, as they finished ing from his boot towards the goal, struck the inside a dismal seventh in the league and were knocked of the crossbar and went into the net as the Arse- out of both the UEFA Champions League and the nal goalkeeper David Seaman was left to do noth- UEFA Europa League. ing, but pick it out of the net. The video clipping of The 2014-15 season saw Dutch manager Louis that memorable game is available on the internet, van Gaal take over the club and saw Rooney don the where the ecstatic commentator Clive Tyldesley can captain’s armband. The season saw a revival of sorts, be heard uttering the words that the world would with United finishing fourth and getting the chance not forget for a long time: “Remember the name: to play Champions League football once again in Wayne Rooney!” the upcoming season. van Gaal’s second season in Almost 15 years and countless trophies later, charge of United was, again, a disappointment for 31-year-old Rooney – now the captain of the Eng- fans all over the globe, as United were again knocked land national team and unarguably a legend of the out of the Champions League in the group stage and game – has returned to his boyhood club, after hav- only finished fifth in the Premier League. However, ing spent 13 glorious seasons at Manchester United, the season did finish with Rooney lifting his maiden where he won every possible trophy that an English FA Cup title with United. club footballer can win. Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho took over When he officially announced his decision to as United’s manager in the 2016-17 season. This join Everton on social media on July 9, millions of was perhaps Rooney’s least productive season in his United fans across the world were heartbroken, to entire United career. The season saw Rooney score say the least. Rooney’s career at Manchester United the least number of goals ever in any season in the has been nothing short of a fairytale and he broke Premier League, with only eight in 38 games in all countless records over the 13 consecutive seasons competitions. This was the signal that United was he spent at Old Trafford. The record that is bound to perhaps ready to give Rooney the boot. last longer than others is the number of goals he has The inevitable was eventually announced on scored for United: with 253 goals in 559 competitive July 9 and Rooney bid farewell to the club where games across all competitions, Rooney is the highest he won every trophy possible. Rooney’s exit goalscorer for United. Rooney overtook the legend- from the Manchester giants will indeed ary Bobby Charlton on January 21 when he scored leave a gaping hole in their campaign his 250th goal for the club with an unstoppable free for the upcoming 2017-18 season. kick against Stoke City. During his time at United, medal, with his partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo firmed by the manager Ferguson after he stated at win any major trophies. But with Everton seeing their prodi- Rooney amassed an enviable five Premier League being the highlight of the 2006-07 season. a press conference that Rooney wanted to quit the It was the 2012-13 season gal son returning to the club that titles, lifted the League Cup thrice, the FA Cup The highlight of Rooney’s career would, however, club. It was almost decided that Rooney would leave that proved to be the beginning he has supported since he was a once, the Community Shield four times, the UEFA be the 2007-08 season. After the prolific Ruud van the club, but in a dramatic reversal of fortune for the of Rooney’s dip in form. Luckily, boy, many will be curious to see Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup once Nistelrooy had left United for Spanish giants Real club, the then 24-year-old decided to stay on and United won the Premier what magic will Rooney bring at (both in 2008) and, more recently, the UEFA Europa Madrid the previous season, the number 10 jersey agreed on a new five-year contract to stay at the club Goodison Park for thousand of League at the end of the 2016-17 season. had been lying vacant for an entire season. In the till 2015. One of the most memorable moments Merseyside football lovers. Rooney left Everton to arrive at Manchester beginning of the 2007 season, the jersey was given of Rooney’s career came in this sea- United as an 18-year-old when he was signed by to Rooney, who said that he had always loved that son during the Manchester Derby Sir Alex Ferguson, United’s longest serving man- number. Not only did United manage to win the and neighbourhood rivals Man- ager ever, for a staggering sum of £25.6 million. At 2007-08 Premier League season, they also defeated chester City. On February 12, the time, it was the highest fee ever paid for a player fellow English rivals Chelsea FC in the first-ever all- 2011, in the 78th minute of under the age of 20. At Everton, Rooney played with English UEFA Champions League final. In the FIFA the derby, Rooney scored an the number 18 on his back. At United, the number Club World Cup final against Ecuadorian side LDU overhead bicycle kick into City’s had been taken up the legendary Paul Scholes and Quito, Rooney scored the only goal of the contest, net to hand United a narrow 2-1 win Rooney was given the number 8 jersey. Rooney’s giving United its first ever Club World Cup trophy. at Old Trafford. The goal was hailed debut at United, however, was spectacular as it could Rooney scored an impressive 18 goals in 43 games as one of the best of the decade and was ever be. Starting his career in a UEFA Champions in all competitions for United that season. awarded the Premier League Goal of the League game against Fenerbahçe, Rooney scored Rooney lifted his third Premier League title the 20 Seasons award. Rooney also won his a sensational hat-trick and also assisted in a goal, next season and scored 20 goals in all competi- fourth Premier League medal at the end of as United trounced the Turkish side 6-2. His three tions. United also reached the UEFA Champions the 2010-11 season, while finishing runner- goals made him the youngest player to score a hat- League final for the second consecutive year but was up in the UEFA Champions League final, being trick in the Champions League, at the age of 18 defeated by a superior Barcelona 2-0. defeated once again by Spanish giants FC Barce- years and 335 days. The 2009-10 season was the most productive lona. The 2011-12 season saw Rooney achieve a The young Rooney’s first season may have been for Rooney in terms of personal achievements as few more highs. In late August, Rooney scored his productive for him. For the club, however, the 2004- he recorded his highest ever tally of goals in a single 150th goal for the club and also scored a hat-trick in 05 season was trophyless. Rooney’s first major tro- season, 34 goals in 44 games across all competitions. a Premier League game against Arsenal, where the phy with United came in the 2005-06 season when He also finished the season as the top scorer in the London club was battered 8-2. In the next Premier United won the League Cup, after defeating Wigan Premier League, with 26 goals in 32 games. The only League game against Bolton Wanderers, Rooney Athletic in the final by four goals to nil. Rooney trophy, however, that United won that season was scored another hat-trick, thus becoming only the was named the Man of the Match in the final for the League Cup, Rooney’s second ever. fourth ever player in Premier League history to his two goals. The next season, however, was more The 2010-11 was a tumultuous one, to say the score consecutive hat-tricks. He also equalled his memorable to both United as well as Rooney. The least for Rooney. Speculation was rife that Rooney highest ever goals tally for a season, with 34 goals in then 21-year-old won his first ever Premier League was to quit the club. The development was then con- 43 games. However, the season did not see United millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | 15 mp We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love Film - Tom Robbins UNFETTERED BY SOCIETY A very bold, yet strangely questioning film. You will relate to the movie and feel like a part of it. You have seen this happening around you , with yourself or maybe a friend who got into an arranged marriage

he makers and actors of the films where you completely can’t guess will definitely want to question themselves upcoming film Lipstick Under what’s going to happen next. It was really after watching the movie. And that is what My Burkha – Prakash Jha, Ekta a page turner. And the role wasn’t an we really hope for the film to do. And this Kapoor, Alankrita Srivastav, extraordinary challenge. Every role can film will do social service; it will serve as a TRatna Pathak, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aah- be challenging if written in the right way. medium of sex education in India which ana Kumra and Plabita Borthakur – come I will admit that I had to think about what we are in desperate need of. We don’t even forward to share their journey and their my family would say if I did this role. But know how we became 1.5 billion or what- experiences from the sets to the Censor now, I think I have answers for them as ever the figure is. So, let this film clear it Board in a free-wheeling interview with well. out once and for all. Antara Agarwal and Rhythem Vatsa. The beautiful women of this contro- (To Ekta Kapoor) You started the #Lip- Aahana, was your family supportive versial movie talk about society and the stickForMen Campaign to make this despite the explicit scenes you’ve done in changes they hope to see, in a beautiful film reach out to more people. How did the movie? paradigm. The movie has been described this idea come to you and how are you My mom watched the movie at the as real, yet entertaining. And Ekta Kapoor going to use it further? same time as I did, and surprisingly, she says that it would have been very sad to The biggest problem is that we gen- told me that she was proud of me. This see a film like this and not be a part of it, eralize films, and typecast movies that movie has changed me as a person. I am and that 11 international awards, is only come from a thought process as art films. more confident about my body now. I a beginning. They are really sometimes great and edu- never thought in my life that I would do cative. But they often get lost because only a role like this. This movie has made me Alankrita, what is the story behind the a limited number of people watch them. more confident in taking up such roles. title? How did it come to your mind? The most beautiful part of this film is that When the script came out it was like a now I have no answer to how it came to it is very entertaining. While watching or never situation. I feel very happy about my mind; it just did (laughs). The title is a it, I never felt that I was being lectured. the fact that I took this role. metaphorical idea of the pulsating desire There came a point during the screening, women have to be free. They’ll always keep when we paused the movie and clapped We can see who the female cast is but dreaming, and even if society puts them for a scene by Ratna who are their male counterparts? into boxes, or restrain them, they can’t Ji. And I am Prakash Jha: All the actors, Sushant, kill passion and ambition. It also sure that Vikrant, Shashank, Vaibhav and Jagat have talks about the idea of a lot of lots of done an amazing job. There are so many things that women sometimes sexual scenes in the movie but none of do in secret, which they’re not PIC/NAMAN KHOSLA them are with the intent of titillation. And allowed to do in public. So this wouldn’t have been possible without it’s about secret fantasies women will stand up and clap in the the- (To Ratna Pathak) Do you think that the the kind of approach that the male cast had. and hidden wishes. atre in that scene. It was a kind of an emo- society is ready to hear these opinions? Ahana Kumra: I don’t think without tional release. This film unites people who Society is never ready to hear an oppos- Vikrant I would have been able to play (To Ratna Pathak) What fight suppression, women who are not ing point of view. Anybody with an alter- my role. A man is equally important. In was your reaction to the acknowledged as women but as their place native point of view, whatever it may be, this movie the man and woman equation script? How challeng- in a house. When we launched this cam- has to fight for space. It’s a pity, that we is very important. We did a lot of work- ing was the role for you, paign, I think it was men who supported have been cast in the role of an opposing shop for those scenes. I have scenes with considering that such a us more. And this is how an ideology point of view. The world consists of world both Vikrant and Vaibhav and they were role for a lady of your changes. This is not an anti-men process. and women, 50-50 almost, and we’re both uncomfortable for all of us. There were age has never been seen equally important. But it is true that peo- days when I would have to shoot five days before? This middle finger campaign is for patri- ple get bothered when they want to tell in a row, alternatively with Vikrant and ‘This is fantastic. I archy. But silently, at some level, is it for their own stories. I think it is a question of Vaibhav. And my lips would turn blue. want to be a part of it. the Censor Board too? Why can’t we say ‘Thode din ki baat’. We were not ready for The scenes are very gloriously painted on And I would be an idiot this to them out loud? this kind of movie 10 years ago. I am glad screen but there’s a lot of physical discom- if I’m not a part of it’ Ekta Kapoor: You’re making the fight this has been made today, when we have fort that goes behind them but the crew – that was my first, very small. Don’t do that. Censor Board an audience for this kind of a movie. This made it very easy for us and both the actors and frankly my only stops films. The ideology we audience isn’t very clear headed, but they have done really well. only reaction. are fighting for has The script was to be combated extremely on various lev- well writ- els. There are ten, and it hundreds of is one of women those who have been coming up to me and telling me their stories. And they don’t even know what the Censor Board is. And on the other hand there have been these big daddies of Bollywood telling me that the movie isn’t going to achieve much. So, I don’t think it is about the Censor Board, but various kinds of subtle bias you find every day. Prakash Jha: Censor Board is a mind- set of a bygone era. Whenever you give someone authority, that author- ity can be used in any way. And this is authority over our sense and choices. I don’t have anything against Censor Board or Pahlaj Nilani. He is doing the job of a mindset. I have, since time imme- morial, been saying that we do not need this authority. The poster of this cam- paign is just what this film is all about. 16| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 | millenniumpost