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VOL 13 ISSUE 03 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● JANUARY 18 - 24, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news 2020 US Presidential Election: REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA SPECIAL EDITION Articles and advertisements are invited for the Republic Day of India special edition by January 21, Women outnumber men in 2019. Please email to [email protected]. For any question, please call 646-247-9458 announcing they are in the race Indian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla Presents Credentials to President Donald Trump WASHINGTON (TIP): Ambassador of India to the United States, Harsh Vardhan Shringla presented his credentials January 11 to US President Donald Trump at the Oval office of the White House. Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Tulsi Gabbard are the four women who have announced, as on Jan 17, they President Trump warmly are in the race for 2020 Presidential election welcomed Ambassador contd on Page 32 I.S. SALUJA potential Democratic challengers to So far, four women and three men have President Trump displays NEW YORK (TIP): The 2020 President Trump is growing. Candidates announced they are in the 2020 Ambassador Shringla's Presidential election is still more than a are already throwing their hats into the Presidential race. Here's the list. credentials year and a half away, but the list of 2020 presidential ring. contd on Page 32 Trump has announced his intent to 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji appoint Indian-American Prem Parameswaran to Advisory Committee Celebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York NEW YORK (TIP): US NEW YORK (TIP): The Indian Consulate President Donald Trump has here on January 14 celebrated Shri Guru announced his intent to appoint Nanak Devji's 550th birthanniversary to Indian American Prem spread the Guru's message of peace,equality Parameswaran to a presidential and brotherhood. advisory committee, according Government of India has decided to to a White House release. celebrate the 550th Birth Anniversary of the contd on Page 12 First Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Guru Nanak Prem Parameswaran is the Dev Ji throughout India and across the Group Chief Financial Officer globe, in a grandand befitting manner. and president of Eros Consulate General of India, New York held International's North America the inaugural celebration withan evening of operations. Seen in the picture Sikh devotional music (Gurbani Sangeet) Bhai Baldeep Singh mesmerized the audience with his soulful singing in classical ragas with President Trump. performed by well-knownartist Bhai Baldeep of the divine message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Seen in the picture, from left to right: Parminder Bhamra, Dr Francesca Cassio, Bhai Baldeep Singh, and Sandhya Anand. (File picture ) Singh. contd on Page 3 Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 NEW YORK 3 Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrated at Thousands of the Indian Consulate in New York New Yorkers NEW YORK(TIP): The Consulate General Feeling of India, New York celebrated Vishwa Hindi Diwas (World Hindi Day) on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Consulate premises. Effects of Prominent guests from the Indo-American community and Hindi enthusiasts from Tri- state area gathered to mark the occasion. The traditional inauguration with lamp Government lighting was done by Mrs. Taruna Chakravorty. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message Shutdown on Vishwa Hindi Diwas was read on the occasion. In his message Prime Minister asked Hindi enthusiasts to encourage widespread usage of Hindi. Participating scholars presented new initiatives that have been launched to promote Hindi using new technologies. Students of Hindi USA as well as children learning Hindi under the guidance of Consulate's Hindi teacher Dr. Dayashankar Vidyalankar, recited Hindi poems and narrated stories. This was much appreciated Mrs. Taruna Chakravorty lights the lamp to inaugurate the PBD and Vishwa Hindi Diwas. by the audience. Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio addressing the felicitated children on their excellent press conference, Jan 17 performance and presented them with Certificate of Participation and Hindi Books. NEW YORK (TIP): Thousands of He also commended the efforts of the Hindi New Yorkers have felt the real effects of literary community in promoting the the longest federal government language in the US. shutdown in history as it entered its Prominent Hindi poets from the region 27th day on Jan 17. recited their poems in a Hindi Kavi The week of January 7th was the first Sammelan. The poets included Ashok Singh, week federal government employees that Ashok Vyas, Ms. Susham Bedi, Ms. Swadesh are furloughed did not receive a Rana and Mr. Vijay Mehta from New York. paycheck. There are 18,000 federal Anoop Bhargava and Sandeep Vyas from employees that work at affected agencies New Jersey also recited their poems. in New York City and an unknown Maneesh Srivastava and Ms. Sunayana number of low-wage federal contractors. Kachroo from Boston, Massachusetts also Additionally, millions of New Yorkers participated in the Kavi Sammelan. and their families who rely on various Deputy Consul General. Shatrughan Sinha federally funded government programs, felicitated the poets and commended the such as food stamps, the New York City creativity and sensitivity shown in their Housing Authority, school lunch and Participating children with Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty who felicitated them and work. rental assistance, also are at risk of presented Certificate of Participation and Hindi Books. Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment being affected by the shutdown if it continues into March. At minimum, two million New Yorkers stand to lose these 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji vital programs come March 1st. New Yorkers will lose out on $500 Celebrated at the Indian Consulate in New York million monthly if the federal government shutdown continues past CONTD FROM PAGE 1 February. Filling this void with City Bhai Baldeep Singh is a classical vocalist (Dhurpad, Var & funds would be unsustainable, leading Chantt), jori & pakhawajexponent. He was accompanied by Dr the City to run out of money before the Francesca Cassio, Sikh Musicology Chairat the Hofstra end of year. However, the City does have University, Long Island; Parminder Bhamra, Pakhwaj maestro, a number of resources that may help based in Italy, and New York based Sandhya Anand, Carnatic those experiencing hardships because of violin exponent. the shutdown. Throughout the program, BhaiBaldeep Singh along with the "In my six years as Mayor, New York City has faced storms, attacks and political crises. During each of these crises, I told New Yorkers the truth: that we'd be okay," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "On the 27th day of the Trump shutdown, I cannot promise we'll be okay. Beginning March 1st, millions of New Yorkers will lose a total of $500 million a month in vital federal supports, such as food stamps and rental assistance. Any attempt to backfill the void left by our federal government A view of the audience would be woefully inadequate to the Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment scale of this crisis. However, there is accompanying musicians , held the audience captivewith his help. Anyone facing hardships can visit masterly presentation of mystical hymns of Guru Nanak. nyc.gov/federalshutdown or call 311 to Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty felicitated the artists access our City resources. We'll continue and thanked the gathering for their presence. to do what we can and fight in Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty felicitated Bhai Baldeep Singh Prominent members of the Sikh community, as also guests Washington, but one thing is clear: this and the accompanying musicians. Seen in the picture, from L to R: from other communities, attended the event. Trump shutdown must end today - our Parminder Bhamra, Dr Francesca Cassio, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Consul Langar, cooked at Gurdwara Nanak Darbar, Long Island, people are counting on a functional General Sandeep Chakravorty, and Sandhya Anand New York, was served to all guests. government." Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Indian worker's visa petition decision delay: Indian Americans nominated to McKinsey Sues Homeland Security Key Administrative Positions in Trump Administration

Aashay Kirit Shah can only legally work for the company until Feb. 14

NEW YORK (TIP): On January 15, :Rita Baranwal, Aditya Bamzai and Bimal Patel have been nominated to key administrative positions management consulting firm McKinsey & WASHINGTON (TIP): Three Indian previous positions at Westinghouse included Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court and Co. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Americans, namely Rita Baranwal, Aditya director of Core Engineering and manager of to Judge Jeffrey Sutton of the U.S. Court of for the District of Columbia against the Bamzai and Bimal Patel have been nominated Materials and Fuel Rod Design. Prior to Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He is a graduate Department of Homeland Security,alleging to key administrative positions by President joining Westinghouse, she was a manager in of Yale University and of the University of that DHS is 'Unlawfully dragging its feet in Donald Trump. the Materials Technology organization at Chicago Law School, where he was the editor- approving an H1B visa', reports the Rita Baranwal was nominated for the post Bechtel Bettis, Inc. where she led and in-chief of the law review. Bloomberg. of Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear conducted R&D in advanced nuclear fuel Bimal Patel currently serves as deputy According to the report,department's U.S. Energy), Aditya Bamzai for member of the materials for the US Naval Reactors program. assistant secretary of the Treasury for the Citizenship and Immigration Services Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Aditya Bamzai joined the University of Financial Stability Oversight Council. Before denied the visa petition of McKinsey's and Bimal Patel as the assistant secretary of Virginia School of Law's faculty as an joining the US Department of the Treasury, employee Aashay Kirit Shah.That decision Treasury.The nomination has been sent to the associate professor in June 2016. He teaches Mr Patel was a partner and head of the was reversed by USCIS's internal appellate Senate on January 16. and writes about civil procedure, Financial Advisory and Regulation practice body,but nearly six months later USCIS has Dr. Rita Baranwal joined Idaho National administrative law, federal courts, national in the Washington, DC, office of O'Melveny taken no further action and given no Laboratory's (INL) Nuclear Science & security law and computer crime. Before and Myers LLP. Additionally, he has served as indication of whether or when it will grant Technology directorate in August 2016 as the entering the academy, Bamzai served as an an adjunct associate professor at Stanford Shah's petition. Director for the Gateway for Accelerated attorney-adviser in the Office of Legal University, teaching an undergraduate course "Under his current F1 student visa, Shah Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative. Counsel of the U.S. Department of Justice, on banking regulation. Mr Patel earned his can only legally work for the company until Prior to joining INL, Dr. Baranwal served as and as an appellate attorney in both private BA from Stanford University, MPP from the Feb. 14. After that, the company will be the director of Technology Development and practice and for the National Security Kennedy School of Government at Harvard forced to fire him, and Shah would have to Application at Westinghouse Electric Division of the Department of Justice. Earlier University, and JD from the Georgetown leave the country" the report Corporation in Cranberry, Pennsylvania. Her in his career, he was a law clerk to Justice University Law Center. quotesMcKinsey. The company requested the court to let Shah stay in the country and continue Indian American Doctor Indicted India - born Muslim Leader working for McKinsey while this case Shafi survives vote to oust him unfolds, it added. in Healthcare Fraud Case Freed As an Engagement Manager at Greater on Record-Setting Bond FORT WORTH, Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, Dr Shah works TX (TIP): Texas in the company's healthcare systems, DETROIT (TIP): Republicans failed to pharmaceuticals, and medical products Indian American Doctor oust Shahid Shafi, an practice group. Shah earned his bachelor's Rajendra Bothra, who India-born degree in pharmacyfrom University of was indicted in an Republican leader in Mumbai. He is an alumnus of University of unprecedented case of Texas . Several local Iowa from where he did PhD in medicinal healthcare fraud in the party members took and pharmaceutical chemistry.Shah is also United States last issue with his Founder & President of The University of month, has been freed on Muslim religion and Iowa Graduate Student Consulting Club a record setting bail tried to oust him. It (UIGCC). bond of US $7 million. was alleged that U.S. District Judge Shahid Shafi opposes Indian American Elected Stephen Murphy III the GOP's pro-Israel authorized the bond stance and prefers Shafi is a surgeon and city council to AD28 Executive Board release of Bothra of Islamic law over US member in a Fort Worth suburb at CA Democratic Party Bloomfield Hills, on law. The motion to January 15. But he has remove Shahid Shafi from his position as vice chairman of Caucus Elections Padma Shri Dr Rajendra Bothra was indicted in been barred from the Tarrant County Republican party failed by a vote of 139- one of the largest healthcare fraud cases in the leaving the country. 49 on Thursday, January 10 night. Parminder Aujla US history Bothra, 77, who was Speaking to reporters after the vote at a church in Fort SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian American awarded Padma Shri, Worth, Dr Shafi said: "As an immigrant to this great country, Councilmember Rishi Kumar of Saratoga, India's fourth-highest civilian award, was indicted along with five other I am honoured and privileged to receive the support of my California was recently elected to the physicians in the alleged US$464 million healthcare fraud conspiracy, fellow Republicans." Executive board (E-board) of the California which the federal government said fuelled the opioid epidemic. Shafi was appointed by party officials to his post in July Democratic Party and a Delegate in the 28th According to reports, Bothra who owned and operated The Pain 2018 but several of his colleagues took issue with his religion Assembly District Caucus voting conducted Center and the Interventional Pain Center at Warren sought to bill and claimed he had connections with terrorist at Campbell CA on January 13th, 2019. He insurance companies for the maximum number of services and organisations. Grand Prairie precinct chairwoman Dorrie landed the top number of Delegate votes procedures possible with no regard to the patients' needs. He along with O'Brien led the effort to oust Shafi. The vote was widely among the "Male/Other than self identified other five physicians prescribed more than 13.2 million doses of opioids, condemned by Texas Republicans, including Governor Greg female delegates" running and also got the including oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone and hydromorphone, Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz and Republican Land top spot in the E-Board race. There were a the feds say. Brand names include Vicodin, Oxycontin, Percocet and Commissioner George P Bush. total of thirty-three candidates running in Norco, among others. Shafi, a surgeon and city council member in a Fort Worth the Delegate election and four for E-board. Bothra, one of the most high-profile Indian-American Republican suburb, has repudiated the allegations that he favors Party activists and fundraisers, will be released on home confinement Shariah law, insisting he supports the American court Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news and tracked by a GPS tether, must identify all assets under penalty of system. Shafi, who was born in India and raised in Pakistan, perjury, Detroit News reported. became a US citizen in 2009. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NEW YORK FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Somen Debnath Odyssey- 16 years, 192 countries, 200,000 people, 1 bicycle, for AIDS awareness A youngster's effort to educate Basanti village in Sunderbans about AIDS has now become a global campaign NEW YORK (TIP): Somen Debnath, an ever-smiling young man barged into New York a couple of days ago, on his bicycle , after having traversed 150 countries since 2004. He said he had traveled 154.800 km from India to USA. Somen Debnath, an Indian national, is currently in the midst of a 16-year dream journey to bicycle around the world. His mission is titled "Around the World on Bicycle Tour for HIV / AIDS Awareness and Seminars on Indian Culture 2004- 2020". The dream began on May 27, 2004, shortly after acquiring his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at the University of Kolkata, India. He has also obtained the 'Visarad' degree in Fine Arts at the University of Sarbabhartiya, Kolkata, India. So far, he has travelled through 150 countries (including USA) and has completed154,700 kilometers on his bike trip. He plans to travel to remaining countries in the world and complete his Odyssey by 2020 end. A reception has organized in his honor at Somen Debnath, the modern-day Marco Polo, on his bicycle the Indian Consulate on January 12, the day Consul General lauded Somen (seen on left) for his noble mission of spreading awareness associated with a saint with revolutionary Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment about AIDS across the word . Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment philosophy, Swami Vivekanada. Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty lauded the young bicyclist's noble mission of spreading awareness about AIDS across the world. He wished him well in his yet to be completed travel. Jay Mandal organized the reception which was attended by his friends who made generous contributions to help Somen in his future travel. Hats off to the adventurous son of India!

Somen Debnath (in the front) with Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty and Mrs. Taruna Chakravorty, and his well-wishers at the reception at the Indian Consulate on January 12. Photo / Jay Mandal-on assignment Our communities have no By Albert Baldeo excuse to ignore US Census udge Jesse M. Furman, a federal across America. The printing of census information from the census to determine extent of community participation in the judge, gave us our first victory when forms begins this summer. how to allocate in excess of $675 billion, census. Jhe blocked the Commerce About 24 million noncitizens live in the much of it for programs that serve lower- The federal data has collateral Department on Tuesday from adding a United States, and fewer than 11 million of income families, like Medicare, Head consequences. For example, the city's question disclosing whether the person that aggregate do so illegally. Nearly one Start, the Supplemental Nutrition education department uses Census data to filling out the 2020 Census Form is an in 10 households includes at least one Assistance Program, Pell grants for redraw school zones, the health American citizen. Civil rights leaders and noncitizen. A substantial reduction in the college and reduced-price school lunch department uses it to understand illness advocates had long argued that adding the number of households that respond to the programs. Census data also apportions rates, while businesses use federal question to the census itself would census could alter the distribution of highway spending. According to a 2016 information to determine whether to open undermine the constitutional mandate to hundreds of billions of dollars in federal study by the Federal Communications in underserved neighborhoods, like count every person, regardless of grants and subsidies. Commission, about 12.6 million American Richmond Hill. citizenship, because it would discourage Congress depends on those results not households do not have access to Many Census community partners, like noncitizens from filling out the only to decide how to distribute federal broadband, and census data will civil rights advocate and community questionnaire for fear of persecution and resources, but how to determine the determine which communities get priority. leaders Albert Baldeo, Professor Indrajit deportation. (See my previous number of congressional districts in each In New York, for example, how the Saluja and others, will find it easier now publications, "Remove the Citizenship state. It is the most important data and already measly $7 billion from the federal to convince the millions of non-U.S. Question from the Census.") economic tool in America and is used to government that funds all these aspects of citizens and the undocumented to This fear became more pronounced plan the provision of health care, law life here, like whether resources are participate in the 2020 census since the within the context of extant immigration enforcement, education, employment, provided for repairs to the Belt, Grand question asking whether they are US policy. Although it may reach the Supreme transportation, social services, like where Central and Van Wyck Expressways and citizens has been removed from the Court, the ruling is likely to stand, and to build new schools, roads, health care nutritional programs and centers for questionnaire. will have profound consequences relating facilities, child-care and senior centers. seniors, where new schools and hospitals Call to know more the Baldeo Foundation to federal policy and for all communities At least 132 government programs use are built, are directly affected by the and Liberty Justice Center: (718) 529-2300. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 NEW YORK 7 Consulate General of India, New York Launches a New Initiative ‘PRAMIT’ at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Celebrations 14 recognized for their leadership role and community services

Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty announced a new initiative -PRAMIT-of the Consulate to provide better services to NRI's A view of the gathering at the PBD 2019 at the Consulate Photo/ Jay Mandal-on assignment Photo/ Jay Mandal-on assignment

NEW YORK (TIP): The Consulate General of For relentlessly working towards the India, New York celebrated the 15th Pravasi enhancement of relationship between India and Bharatiya Divas (PBD) on Saturday, January 12, the US in the fields of commerce, trade and 2019 at the Consulate premises. Prominent guests education, Consul General presented Ms. Latha from the Indo-American community from North Mangipudi, State Representative - New East gathered to mark the occasion. Hampshire, with a plaque and citation. Mr. Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of Ms. Jayashree Voruganti received a plaque India in New York, spoke briefly on the and citation handed by Mr. Ankur Vaidya in importance of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. PRAMIT appreciation of her full-time volunteer work (Pravasi Mitra), another initiative by the through her association with India Association Consulate for improved services and better of Greater Boston. grievance management was launched. PRAMIT Prof. Indrajit Saluja, Editor, The Indian is an online dashboard where queries by the Panorama, was recognized for his contribution community could be addressed directly through in the field of media. Mr. Shatrughna Sinha, the Consulate's website. It has ensured quick Deputy Consul General, presented him with a redressal and better monitoring of queries. plaque and citation. A documentary on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Shanti Fund, a charitable organization, was was also screened, wherein the efforts of the recognized for its role in promoting peace and External Affairs Ministry in rescuing Indians nonviolence. Mr.Deepak Dave presented a plaque abroad were highlighted. A plaque, citation and a and citation to Mr. Arun Vora on the shawl were presented to the distinguished organization's behalf. For his outstanding role in members of Indian Diaspora, in recognition of building community partnerships to advance the their leadership and community service. The Indian Panorama Publisher /Editor Prof. Indrajit S Saluja was recognized for his cause of education, health and quality of life of contribution in the field of media. Seen in the picture, from left to right are Prof. Saluja, Consul Mr. Deep Gupta, Asian Indian Americans of others, Mr. Narasimha Shenoy was presented General Sandeep Chakravorty and Deputy Consul General Shatrughan Sinha Central Pennsylvania (AIACP), was recognized with a palque and citation by Mr. Minesh Patel. for his devotion to his community. He was Photo/ Jay Mandal-on assignment Dr. Naveen Mehta was recognized for his presented with a plaque and citation by Mr. H.R. Mr. Suresh Sharma, founder of MILAN Jitendra Mucchal. dedication towards humanitarian projects Shah. Mr. Niranjan Neil Patel, Federation of Cultural Association, was recognized for his Ms. Smiti Khanna, Association of Indians in involving rural education in India, providing free Indian Associations, Ohio, was recognized for his commitment to the mission of creating visibility America, was recognized for being the force medical relief, nature preservation and disaster dedication to his country of birth and his and recognition for our Indian community in behind the famous Deepavali Festival that has relief. He was presented with a plaque and country of residency which is evident through USA. He was honored by Mr. HarishThakkar. been held every year for 31 years in New York. citation by Mr. Ashook Ramsaran. his contribution in forging the India-U.S. nuclear Mr. Ramesh Patel was recognized for his Smiti Khanna was the first lady President of Dr. Sudhir Parikh presented the plaque and accord. Mr Patel received the plaque and citation unwavering dedication in strengthening Indo- New York Chapter of the Association of Indians citation to Jaipur Foot USA for their exceptional from Mr. Devadasan Nair, Consul (Community U.S. relationship and working for the community. in America. Mr. Alok Kumar presented Ms. humanitarian work, not only in India, but other Affairs). He was presented a plaque and citation by Mr. Khanna with a plaque and citation. parts of the world. Mr. Ram Gadhavi was recognized for his dedicated involvement in various community activities for the last 40 years. Dr. Neeta Jain presented him with plaque and citation. Lastly, Mr. Vishnu Mahadeo of Richmond Hill Economic Development Council was recognized for his outstanding and dedicated service for over 30 years to the Indo-Caribbean community of Richmond Hill-Ozone Park. Mr. Mohinder Singh Taneja presented him with a plaque and citation. The citation of each individual recipient was read by Consul (Community Affairs) Mr. Devadasan Nair, and the honorees acknowledged their award with their brief remarks, applauding the initiative by the Consul General. They also encouraged everyone present to break the barriers and wholeheartedly participate in the local social and economic activities while contributing to the betterment of the community in their adopted land. The honorees with the Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty (in the center) and Consul (Community Affairs) Devadasan Nair (extreme right) The event was very well attended and appreciated by one and all. Photo/ Jay Mandal-on assignment THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 GUEST AS I SEE IT COMMENT Lok Sabha elections 2019: The Wall of shame: on Mexico border wall contours of contest ahead The shutdown over the Mexico wall In the Lok Sabha election, voters will assess demand will long define Donald Trump's presidency whether they are better off today than they were five years ago t began as a populist campaign promise that brought President Donald Trump's By Mahesh Rangarajan larger in number and percentage than in any Isupporters cheering to their feet and other democracy. paved the way for his election. Now,the border his summer will see a carnival of India still lives and votes in its villages. wall with Mexico has become a morass of democracy in the general election. Under Mr. Shah, the cadre, organization and partisan bickering that has stalemated the TMuch has changed in just five years. outreach have made the BJP a vastly larger U.S. federal government into a three-week- The elan of Narendra Modi's party is more party than any other. But economic policies long shutdown, leaving nearly 800,000 public muted this time. Last weekend, key opponents, can strain such organizational gains. sector workers furloughed without pay.At the the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Democracy is about more than heart of this political crisis is the increasingly Party, joined forces in Uttar Pradesh, making development. In a polity where people can bitter polarization of public opinion over the contest real and not a walkover. The Index throw their rulers out, it is centrally about immigration. On the one hand, Mr. Trump of Opposition Unity cannot predict outcomes, History has another instance too. The 2004 politics. Since 1999, there has been a bi-nodal has steadily contributed to the strident and but no one can afford to ignore it. general election was held early. Atal Bihari system, and the choice is not simply between crude anti-migrant rhetoric, characterizing The Congress's victories in the Assembly Vajpayee was confident that 'India was Mr. Modi and Congress president Rahul prospective migrants from Latin America as elections in three north Indian States have Shining'. The dream came apart on counting Gandhi. drug-dealers, rapists and violent criminals given it a shot in the arm. Equally important, day. Rather than a unified Opposition (for The battle lines and shutting down the U.S. border to travelers the older party is firming up alliances in the there was none in the all-important State of from certain Muslim-majority countries. On southern States. The 131 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh), ground-level discontent We have effectively a one-party government the other, his insistence that he will not sign five States (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, denied the ruling alliance another chance. with a firm hand on the wheel (but with the any appropriations bill to break the funding Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana) and two And yet, there is the cloud of the horizon. danger of an over-centralization of power). logjam in Congress and end what could soon Union Territories (Lakshadweep and Even in 2004, the Congress was only a whisker Against this, is ranged a looser coalition in become the longest shutdown in U.S. history, Puducherry) have been critical to it in times of ahead of the BJP - just seven seats more in the which regional forces and rural interests have unless that bill includes $5.7 billion in trouble. Lok Sabha. The Congress had 145 seats to the more play. Needless to add, the latter will be financing for a border wall, has gone down The Telangana poll outcome was sobering BJP's 138. The key was on the ground, where rockier, more contentious and tough to badly with Democrats, who control the House. for both the large national parties. Regional the mood had shifted. The economic upturn manage in a coherent fashion. Matters took a darker turn as Mr. Trump nationalism is not new to Indian politics: began in 2003, but voters did not see gains The Modi government is driven by ideology doubled down on his refusal to negotiate over Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu were early enough for the ruling bloc to reap an and not pragmatism on a range of issues. This funding for the wall and said he may declare a precursors. Regional formations have long electoral harvest. is the first ever BJP government with a view of state of national emergency over this governed West Bengal, Odisha and now The poll planks culture, history and politics that seeks to uncomfortable status quo. Telangana. They may well hold the keys to remake history as much as the future. Is this There are disquieting questions about the power in New Delhi. In 2014, the challenger drew on the tiredness the party's agenda or the country's? This is a veracity of some of Mr. Trump's claims: In 2014, it was the Bharatiya Janata Party with a decade of a Congress-led government question in the background: if the Ram temple migrant border crossings have been in decline (BJP) that led in securing allies. Between then and promised a fresh start. Runaway inflation issue comes to the fore, it will be a major for the best part of two decades; it is through and now, BJP president Amit Shah has helped and the specter of corruption undercut the choice for the voter. legal ports of entry and not unauthorized expand its footprint. Not only does it have appeal of the Congress. This time the issues The pluralism and Hindutva debate have crossing points that hard drugs such as more MLAs than the Congress, but its cadre have changed. It is the squeeze on farm another dimension more so than ever, namely heroin enter the U.S.; and even the State fights every election like there is no tomorrow. incomes and rural debt that are the key poll the federal question. Across the Northeast Department has admitted that no terror The challenge lies elsewhere. The Congress planks. Similarly, the issue of jobs is more (including Sikkim), far more important to the operatives have entered the U.S. through may have lost in 2014 and come down to a pressing than ever. Cultivators across all country than its 25 Lok Sabha seats indicate, Mexico. Then there is the more blatantly historic low of less than one in five votes cast. strata and young people seeking productive the idea of citizenship is at variance with the flawed reasoning touted by the President that Yet, only a decade age, in May 2009, the roles employment want answers. new Citizenship Bill passed by the Lok Sabha. "Mexico will pay" for the wall. Now it appears had been in reverse. It was Congress that had Two States are key. Maharashtra, a State Across the country, State-level parties see an that even Mr. Trump is backing down on his then polled 29% and the BJP just 19% of the critical in the histories of both the Congress accretion of powers in the federal government claim, arguing that Mexico would only popular vote. and the BJP, is not only seeing a coming unseen since the 1980s. "indirectly" fund it through trade deals. It is Pages of political history together of Opposition forces; it is undergoing True, Mr. Modi has a wider mass appeal well-known that only corporations pay tariffs drought and rural distress. Ominously, key than any one since Mrs. Gandhi. But history is under these deals, not governments, and This time is different. It is 1971 that will be farmer-led allies have walked across. Uttar witness that such appeal can also have limits if hence no such payment will come from the textbook case for the ruling party. When Pradesh, a bastion of the BJP, has rival Dalit- voters decide that enough is enough. Has that Mexico. Even as the acerbic back-and-forth the Grand Alliance said it would oust Indira and Mandal-led parties coalesce for the first point been reached? We simply do not know. between Mr. Trump and Congressional Gandhi, she replied she wished to banish time in a quarter century. Both States have More central is the question of questions. Democrats continues, the deeper malaise is a poverty. She won hands down. something in common. In both, sugarcane Are you better off than you were five years profound disagreement among Americans on Mrs. Gandhi did not have to contend with a cultivation is a determinant of electoral ago, and if not, why not? If so, and even if not, what their nation's very soul stands for. Is the powerful Dalit-led formation in the Ganga fortunes. do you think we are moving in the right U.S. truly a melting pot, a country built on the valley which commands 20% of the vote. Many Cane (not caste) and jobs (not community direction? prowess of entrepreneurship and technology, of today's regional parties were yet to be slogans) may hold the key. Ganna and Naukri, In 2014, The Economist observed that if in large part driven by immigrants seeking formed. She captured the public imagination. not reservations or the emotive Mandir issue. India had the per capita wealth of Gujarat, the the "American dream"? Or is it a declining It was a gamble and she won hands down. Mr. What matters more: bread or identity? Even country would rank with Spain. Has that world power that has squandered too much to Modi too will fight to the last voter. He will try when both count what takes precedence? dream come true or it is unravelling and fast? other nations and peoples and is readying to be the issue. He has sounded the tocsin Government policy has had a key role in How voters answer that will show who they itself for an uncompromising battle to claw against dynasty, caste and corruption. Hence this denouement. By according priority to stand with. back what it reckons it has lost? If it is the the record in getting visible benefits to the consumers in cities (who want low prices for (The author is Professor of History and latter, then we could expect Mr. Trump's individual and the family.The gas cylinder, the cereals, oil seeds and pulses), the government Environmental Studies at Ashoka University, vision to succeed, but if not, a course light bulb, that rural road: each will, he hopes, did not have to pay heed to rural residents who Haryana) correction is in order. (The Hindu) add to his appeal. need to earn more. The latter, as producers, are

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Modern China military hardware, planes, missiles, etc. The U.S. is ready and willing to replicate with India what it did with China. India does not have to invent a new wheel. The big question is whether India is willing to By Ven Parameswaran open and liberalize its economy as China did? ao-Tse-Tung established Peoples India needs to set up large scale factories Republic of China in 1949. It was to manufacture consumer, industrial and Mbackward and far behind India. military goods for export and domestic China continued to be behind India till 1979. consumption. This will create huge The USA opened diplomatic relations with employment opportunities. India needs to China in 1979. President Reagan offered find at least 10 million new jobs every year. friendship and full cooperation to help and Progress and development contribute to develop China. He sent his Treasury democracy. If India is failing to feed the Secretary, Don Regan, former CEO of poor, it is no democracy. India has a Merrill Lynch to China to offer investment comparative advantage with China now. in building infrastructure and Wages in India are much lower than in modernizing China in exchange for China China. India is the largest English-speaking opening up and liberalizing its economy. country in the world. It has a large supply of China gave carte blanche to the U.S. and cheap labor and professional engineers and allowed the U.S. business to implant managers. capitalistic tools. The U.S. and China built President Trump is interested in huge large-scale factories to manufacture India's opportunity diversifying US imports from China to India. consumer and industrial goods for export manufacturing. The U.S. relied on There has never been a better opportunity to the U.S. and other countries. As there importing from China everything it wanted President Trump has made India for India. was no holds bar, the U.S. private industry at a lower price. America's closest ally on a par with the If the path is well trodden, India can was able to establish its presence in China. From almost nothing, China became the U.K. He has offered 100% transfer of U.S. legitimately hope to grow @ 12% for the next China, unmindful of its communist second global economic superpower, technology. He has also made deals for decade. ideology did not hesitate to plant thanks to the U.S.A. and capitalism. joint military and naval exercises and (Ven Parameswaran, MBA, Columbia capitalism in China. This process, in the China became the most modern nation. drills. Because of comparative Business School, was President & CEO, First next twenty years from 1980 to 2000 brought Everyone who has visited China is highly advantage and oversupply of Asian Securities Corporation, New York; prosperity to China. China had a impressed and pleasantly shocked with the professional managers, engineers and Senior Adviser to Imagindia Institute, a think comparative advantage with the U.S. gigantic progress China has made within a scientists , the US is eager to set up large tank in New Delhi. He can be reached at resulting in the U.S. closing much of its short period of two decades. scale manufacturing in India to produce [email protected]) Give us back friendliness of late 1970s BY SHAHZAD RAZA Both nuclear rivals Beating Sharm-el-Sheikh, former Prime Minister akistani schoolchildren of the 1980s Retreat Yousaf Raza Gillani and his Indian have almost tried all had a great fascination with Indian ceremony counterpart Manmohan Singh agreed to Pclassic Mahabharat, which was at Wagah cooperate on fighting terrorism together. options - wars, telecast on Doordarshan and used to reach Border That was the most remarkable development dialogues and trade - TV sets across the border through analogue after the deadly Mumbai attacks. antennas. The character of Bheem was The successive PML-Nawaz government but to no avail. The quite popular among viewers. took several bold initiatives but for one That generation of the late 1970s or early reason or other things went back to square two sensitive issues, 1980s, which had no remorse watching one. For a long time, Indian policy makers Kashmir and Indian entertainment shows, transferred kept on pressing Pakistan to leave the issue the same fascination to their children who of Kashmir until there was a congenial terrorism, have been had Chotta Bheem to enjoy. Those who had atmosphere. Pakistani establishment was hampering progress access to PTV in India would still not listening. Now both civilian and remember the character of Chaudhry Hashmat Ali of one of the greatest military leaderships in Pakistan are talking about building the same in other areas for Pakistani drama, Waris. atmosphere through economic and cultural ties. The Indians are not People were then beginning to forget the horrific memories of the listening, perhaps because of the impending General Election. long……... In 2009, at Partition and two unfortunate wars. Pakistani agencies were not meddling Musharraf and his PM Shaukat Aziz envisioned if the bilateral trade was Sharm-el-Sheikh, in the Kashmir affairs and their Indian counterparts were not colluding with increased it would diminish the state-level animosity. They often cited the Afghans to fan separatism in Balochistan. Osama bin Laden and his jihadis example of Germany and France that how the World War-II rivals rebuilt Pakistan's former were preparing to defeat the Red Army. Uncomprehending then was the their relations through trade. The incumbent government of PTI in Pakistan frequent stalemates on multiple issues, including Kashmir, water, visas, feels the same. Germany and France are a classic example for the Prime Minister Yousaf trade, etc. India granted Pakistan MFN status, vying for access to neighboring countries to repair the fractured relations. The South Asian Raza Gillani and his Afghanistan and Central Asia. However, Pakistani policy makers did not rivals have their own Alsace-Lorraine - Kashmir. The nature of conflict and respond. emotional attachment with the beautiful territory cannot be underestimated. Indian counterpart Things changed drastically after the collapse of the Soviet Union, leaving Both have their stakes in Afghanistan. What if the two sides, somehow, Pakistan to bear the burden of refugees and radical ideologies. The jihadis start considering that barren land their Alsace-Lorraine. What if Pakistan Manmohan Singh had no inclination to return to their barracks like a regular army. Many of and India take over the process of rebuilding Afghanistan together? agreed to cooperate them joined Kashmir separatist groups, sparking serious tension between Dialogue with the Taliban seems to have entered the final stage. Pakistan can the two neighbors. still use whatever leverage left over Taliban. And India can pull strings and on fighting terrorism The complexities of proxy war were not suitable for both India and make Afghani establishment toe the line. Together, the two countries could together. That was Pakistan, given their proximity, economies and cultural bonds. Yet, the two do wonders in Afghanistan. While shifting their joint interests into a third countries have been exhausting themselves since the end of the first Afghan country, both neighbors must revive once strong cultural ties. the most remarkable war. Both nuclear rivals have almost tried all options - wars, dialogues and Warmongers need to take a back seat. The next course should be trade - but to no avail. The two sensitive issues, Kashmir and terrorism, have determined by the likes of late Asma Jehangir and Arundhati Roy. Can't development after the been hampering progress in other areas for long. During Gen Pervez Pakistan's real estate tycoon Malik Riaz build urban metropolises in deadly Mumbai Musharraf's regime, a remarkable progress was made on the Kashmir issue. Afghanistan, with steel provided by Lakshmi Mittal? Otherwise, dare one The last People's Party government almost convinced the then Indian can say that sudden death is much better than prolonged and painful illness attacks. government to stop accusing Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism. In 2009, at through slow poisoning. (Source: Tribune India) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Islamic teacher placed on restriction Pakistan may prefer weak, order for extremist teachings destabilised Afghanistan: Report SINGAPORE (TIP): A religious ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan may view a teacher and another person were placed weak and destabilised Afghanistan as under restriction order (RO) by Singapore preferable to a strong and unified one, authorities for extremist teachings that according to a Congressional report which promote violence, according to a Ministry also highlights India's lack of desire to pursue of Home Affairs statement. a deeper defence cooperation with Kabul. Murad Mohd Said, 46, has been placed The report "Afghanistan: Background and on a RO under the Internal Security Act US Policy in Brief" prepared by the for spreading exclusivist and extremist Congressional Research Service (CRS) comes teachings that promote violence, the amidst intensification of efforts by the Trump statement issued Wednesday stated. administration to hold peace talks with the He taught that it was compulsory to kill Taliban by seeking help of Pakistan. apostates, defined broadly to include non- US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay believers, Sufis, Shi’ites, and Muslims who Khalilzad Thursday held talks with Pakistan's have renounced Islam or disregarded texts Foreign Secretary in Islamabad after and rulings from the Quran and Sunnah, it extensive discussions in Kabul as part of his said. efforts to arrange the first-ever direct talks The statement said a person issued a RO between the Taliban and the Afghan has to adhere several conditions and government. restrictions such as not allowed to travel Khalilzad arrived in Pakistan to seek out of Singapore and change address and Islamabad's help to convince the Taliban to "Pakistan sees Afghanistan as potentially an inclination to pursue a deeper defece employment. return to the negotiating table to end the 17- providing strategic depth against India, but relationship with Kabul. Said also taught that Muslims were year-long Afghan war. may also anticipate that improved relations The Afghans themselves appear divided on allowed to defend themselves by waging "Pakistan may view a weak and destabilised with Afghanistan's leadership could limit the wisdom of cultivating stronger ties with “armed jihad” against “infidels who Afghanistan as preferable to a strong, unified India's influence in Afghanistan," said the India, it observed. persecuted them”, it said. Afghan state (particularly one led by a report, a copy of which was made available to The report concludes Congress could also Murad also encouraged his students to Pashtun-dominated government in Kabul; PTI. seek to help shape the US approach to withdraw from Singapore’s secular Pakistan has a large Pashtun minority)," the India's interest in Afghanistan stems potential negotiations around amending the society,disregard secular laws, and adhere CRS said in its report for lawmakers on largely from India's broader regional rivalry Constitution or otherwise altering the highly to the rulings of Syariah law instead, the January 17. with Pakistan, which impedes Indian efforts centralised Afghan political system, through ministry said said. His student Razali "Afghanistan-Pakistan relations are to establish stronger and more direct legislation and public statements. Abas, a 56-year-old technician, met him in further complicated by the large Afghan commercial and political relations with The core issues for Congress include its role 2012 and started attending his classes. refugee population in Pakistan and a long- Central Asia, it said. in authorising, appropriating funds for, and Abas was placed under a RO to “prevent standing border dispute over which violence The report said that India has been the overseeing US military activities, aid and him from continuing his downward spiral has broken out on several occasions," said the largest regional contributor to Afghan regional policy implementation, it said. into extremism”, the statement said. report. reconstruction, but New Delhi has not shown (Economic Times) Over time, Abas became convinced that it was legitimate to kill those he felt were oppressors of Islam, it said ‘Example to the world': Sri Lanka China to bolster ties with He began to seek out individuals with militant-looking profiles on Facebook, president plans to copy Duterte's Bangladesh on all fronts: Envoy seeing them as “heroes” who were making DHAKA (TIP):- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh sacrifices he could not make himself, war on drugs Zhang Zuo on January 17 said his country wants to enhance according to the statement.. It said their its bilateral ties with Bangladesh on all fronts in the coming posts also reinforced his belief in armed COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka’s president has praised his Philippines days. violence and his admiration and support counterpart Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs, which has taken The Chinese Ambassador made the remarks while for terrorist groups such as the Al Qaeda. thousands of lives, calling it an “example to the world”. addressing a function - "Happy Chinese New Year Gala 2019" The statement added that Murad’s In a speech during a visit to the Philippines this week, Maithripala Sirisena - at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the evening. binary “us versus them” worldview and said he intended to replicate Duterte’s ruthless approach to tackling illegal The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh Shilpakala violent teachings, which he propagated to drug use. Academy, Bangladesh China Friendship Centre and his students and followers, could have led “The war against crime and drugs carried out by you is an example to the Department of Culture and Tourism of Yunnan Province of them to develop extremist views, as well as whole world, and personally to me,” said Sirisena. “Drug menace is rampant China jointly arranged the event. lead to inter- and intra-faith tensions. in my country and I feel that we should follow your footsteps to control this Ambassador Zuo said friendship between the people of the His statements on the primacy of hazard.” two countries is the key to state-to-state relationship, and Syariah law over secular laws also In his own statement, Duterte said that their aligned vision could mean their heart-to-heart communication contributes to deeper undermine Singapore’s secular nation- partnering with Sri Lanka in the future to address international drug friendship between the two countries. state system, the ministry said. (PTI) trafficking. He said cultural exchange is an important bond through Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, which has seen police handed which friendly ties between Bangladesh and China could be Malaysia revises school unprecedented powers to carry out drug-related raids and arrests, has developed and enhanced on all fronts. officially killed more than 5,000 people since 2016, though campaigners allege Cultural exchange is a key part and solid foundation for textbook that tells girls the real death toll could be up to 20,000. Those who have died have mainly been China-Bangladesh strategic partnership of cooperation in the urban poor. The international criminal court (ICC) is carrying out a the new era, he said. sex is shameful preliminary investigation into whether the extrajudicial killings constitute "I hope the people from our two countries could continue to MALAYSIA (TIP): The Malaysian crimes against humanity. strengthen communication," said Ambassador Zuo adding education ministry has ordered the Duterte has remained unrepentant about the scale of the deaths in the that they would continue to deepen mutual understanding, removal of a page from a school textbook crackdown, saying he would promote police officers who “massacre” drug expand cooperation and friendship so as to further deepen which warned young girls that having sex dealers and describing those killed as “just carcasses to me”. the friendly ties between Bangladesh and China. would bring shame on their families and The speech was not the first time Sirisena has signalled his admiration for Chinese New Year is the most important traditional urged them to “protect the modesty of Duterte’s war on drugs. In July, Sri Lanka ended its 43-year moratorium on festival for the Chinese nation, with a history of over 4000 their genitals”. An illustration in the executions to bring back hanging as a punishment for drug dealers, a move the years. textbook, issued to all eight- and nine-year- Sri Lankan president said was directly inspired by Duterte’s policy in the "But this is still most vivid manifestation of traditional olds in Malaysia, instructed girls to get Philippines. Chinese culture all over the world," he said. changed behind closed doors, wear clothes During a cabinet meeting in July, Sirisena said he “was ready to sign the This gala festival is staged in over 400 cities of more than that covered up their bodies, and not to death warrants” of repeat drug offenders, according to his spokesperson 130 countries to spread happiness in a harmonious visit quiet places alone. Using the example Rajitha Senaratne. Nineteen drug offenders who were serving life sentences atmosphere to convey the New Year message from China to of a young girl called Amira, the page in now face the death penalty. all. Ambassador Zuo said this festival will feature some the textbook, titled “saving modesty”, said The Sri Lankan government says narcotics are a growing problem in the haunting performances of dance and acrobatics of the implications of young girls country and in January this year, authorities seized a cocaine stash worth Bangladesh and China. Cultural Secretary Roxana Malek, compromising their “modesty” included $108m from a single shipment in the port of Colombo, which is a growing hub and Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy bringing shame and emotional distress on for international drug trafficking. Liaquat Ali Lucky also spoke on the occasion. themselves, being ostracised by friends “We were told that the Philippines has been successful in deploying the A total of 1000 people from different ministries, and becoming a source of shame for their army and dealing with this problem,” said Senaratne in July. “We will try to departments, diplomatic missions enjoyed the gala night of families. (The guardian) replicate their success.” (The guardina) Chinese New Year .(UNB) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Indian American Raj Shah Quits Trump Embassy of India Celebrates Birth Administration Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev WASHINGTON (TIP): To Celebrate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Embassy of India, in association with various US-based Sikh organizations and Gurudwaras, hosted an evening of Sikh devotional music (Gurbani Sangeet) performed by well-known classical raga singer Bhai Baldeep Singh on Saturday, 12 January 2019 at AMP auditorium in North Bethesda, Maryland. The program marks the first in a series of events planned to commemorate the 550thBirth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The ceremony was attended by over 200 members of the Indian community,media, think tanks and local government officials. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Shah was the first Indian-American to hold the position of White House principal Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla deputy press secretary highlighted several key decisions taken by the Government of India to honor Guruji's WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian-American 550thBirth Anniversary,such as, development Raj Shah, a Republican political aide of Kartarpur in Gurdaspur District of serving as the White House as Principal Punjab, development of Sultanpuri Lodhi as a Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy Heritage town, establishment of a center for Assistant to the President, has left interfaith studies at Guru Nanak Dev Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla addressing the gathering. Bhai Baldeep Singh (Inset) President Donald Trump's administration. Shah has joined Ballard Partners as head of Media Group, the press wing of the lobbying firm and will work with Jamie Rubin, former spokesman to Democratic Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who joined the firm last year. Shah started his White House innings in January 2017. He was the first IndianAmerican to hold the position of White House principal deputy press secretary.

During his White House tenure, he handled crisis communications for the White House and oversaw the administration's efforts to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Prior to joining the Trump administration, Shah was in charge of opposition research at the Republican Bhai Baldeep Singh (left of Ambassador Shringla) , and National Committee. performers with the Ambassador contd from page 1 University, among others. Highlighting the role of half a million strong events through the year". Trump has announced Ambassador Shringla pointed out that influential Sikh community in the United Throughout the program Bhai Baldeep Guru Nanak Dev Ji travelled far and wide to States, Ambassador Shringla stated that Singh, along with an ensemble of talented his intent to appoint spread the message of God and founded an "Embassy and our Consulates in the U.S. have accompanying musicians, held the audience egalitarian faith that emphasizes ethos with chalked out a calendar of activities including captive with his masterly presentation of Indian-American Prem honesty and compassion as intrinsic tenets. musical concerts, seminars, and Interfaith mystical hymns of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. Parameswaran to Trump told me to have polls rigged: Cohen

Advisory Committee NEW YORK (TIP): US President Donald martial arts fighter" along with the cash Parameswaran is the only Indian Trump's former personal attorney Michael payment. American among the 12 members the Cohen has said that he paid the head of a Later Thursday in a statement to CNN, president intents to appoint to the small technology company thousands in 2015 Cohen said his actions were "at the direction President's Advisory Commission on Asian to rig online polls at "the direction of and for of and for the sole benefit of Donald Trump. I Americans and Pacific Islanders. the sole benefit of" Trump. truly regret my blind loyalty to a man who Based in New York, Parameswaran is the Cohen was responding on Thursday, doesn't deserve it". Group Chief Financial Officer and January 17, to a report in The Wall Street Cohen has publicly broken with Trump president of Eros International's North Journal that he paid John Gauger, the owner since cooperating with special counsel Robert America operations. of RedFinch Solutions LLC, between $12,000 Mueller's ongoing probe into alleged Russian Trump also announced his intent to and $13,000 for activities related to the meddling in the 2016 presidential election. designate Elaine L Chao to be Co-Chair of President's campaign, including "trying He is expected to testify before the House the White House Initiative on Asian unsuccessfully to manipulate two online polls Oversight Committee on February 7 and is Americans and Pacific Islanders, the in Trump's favor" and creating a Twitter prepared to discuss topics related to hush release said Thursday, January 17. account called "@WomenForCohen" that money payments and aspects of the Trump Other members, the president intends to "praised (Cohen's) looks and character, and Organization, including the roles of the appoint to the panel are Michelle Park as co- promoted his appearances and statements President and his children. chair, Paul Hsu as co-chair; Jennifer boosting" Trump's candidacy, reports CNN. Cohen has already pleaded guilty and was Carnahan, David B. Cohen, Grace Y Lee, In making the claim, Gauger told the sentenced in December to three years in George Leing, Jan-Ie Low, Herman Martir, Journal that he was not fully paid for the prison on multiple charges, including two Amata Coleman Radewagen, Sean D Reyes work, though the daily said Cohen was campaign finance crimes tied to illicit and Chiling Tong. as per the White House reimbursed $50,000 -- the amount the two payments made to silence women during the release. (Source: PTI) originally agreed on for Gauger's services -- by Gauger, according to the daily,also received presidential campaign. the Trump Organization. a boxing glove "worn by a Brazilian mixed- (Source: IANS) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 US 13

Rep. Raja USIBC Hosts Warm Welcome Krishnamoorthi Appointed to Serve on the House Reception for New Indian Envoy Intelligence Committee Washington DC (TIP): On 15 January 2019, the US-India Business Council (USIBC) hosted a welcome reception in honor of Harsh Vardhan Shringla, India's new Ambassador to the United States. Congressmen, senior US government officials, representatives of U.S. companies, industry associations and a cross-section of the media were present at the event. In his remarks, Ambassador Shringla spoke about the remarkable transformation that India-US relations have undergone in recent years. He emphasized that this transformation has been characterized by a growing convergence of strategic and commercial interests. He also highlighted the multifaceted cooperation between India and the U.S. in a wide range of sectors, including trade and economic cooperation, Mrs. NishaBiswal, President, U.S.-India Business Council, welcomes Ambassador Shringla security and defence ties, energy,and science (extreme left) and technology. Ambassador Shringla stated that India- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was U.S. trade relationship reached new heights elected in November 2016 to represent the 8th District of Illinois in 2017 with bilateral trade reaching $126 billion. He noted with satisfaction that this CHICAGO (TIP): On January 16, Indian upward trend continued in 2018 marked by American Congressman Raja new developments such as purchases of Krishnamoorthi, who represents 8th petroleum, LNG and civilian aircraft from District of Illinois, was appointed by House the U.S. He expressed confidence that this Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the House remarkable growth would continue in 2019 Permanent Select Committee on and beyond. Intelligence (HPSCI), which is tasked with Ambassador Shringla also held a meeting overseeing the activities and budget of the with Mr. Thomas J. Donohue, CEO and 17 intelligence agencies of the United President of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, States. along with Ms. Nisha Biswal, President of "It is very humbling to be chosen to serve the USIBC. on the Intelligence Committee this Formed in 1975, the USIBC has a Congress, and I am ready to join with my membership of over 300 companies. Its aim is colleagues in preserving the safety and to engage the private sectors of both security of our nation," said Raja countries to enhance investment flows and Krishnamoorthi. "The intelligence Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla in a meeting with Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy serve a direct link between business and challenges and international threats facing during the welcome reception Government leaders. our country today are vast, ranging from terrorism to cyberwarfare to investigating Russia's previous, and continuing attempts US TO ROLL OUT NEW Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi may to sabotage our democracy. I am honored that the Speaker and Caucus have placed MISSILE DEFENSE PLAN be the next World Bank Chief their trust in me and the contributions I'll WASHINGTON (TIP): The Trump WASHINGTON (TIP): The make to the Committee. When I took the administration will roll out a new strategy White House is considering Indian oath of office, I swore to protect and defend for a more aggressive space-based missile American Indra Nooyi, the former the Constitution from all threats, foreign defense system to protect against existing CEO of PepsiCo, for the position of and domestic, and I know that the work we threats from North Korea and Iran and new World Bank President, do under the leadership of Chairman Adam counter advanced weapon systems being according to media reports. Schiff will fulfil that solemn duty." developed by Russia and China. World Bank's current president Krishnamoorthy, 45, was chosen along Details about the administration's Missile Jim Yong Kim had earlier this with Congresswoman Val Demings of Defense Review - the first compiled since month announced that he would Florida, Sean Patrick Maloney of New York 2010 - are expected to be released during step down from his post in February. and Peter Welch of Vermont as the four new President Donald Trump's visit to the If selected, Indra Nooyi will be the Democratic members of HPSCI. Pentagon with top members of his second Indian-born woman to work administration. in a key post in US-based financial Man plotting to attack The new review concludes that in order to institution. Last month, IMF White House arrested adequately protect America, the Pentagon appointed Harvard professor Gita must expand defense technologies in space Gopinath as first woman Chief WASHINGTON (TIP): A young man and use those systems to more quickly Economist. from the southern US state of Georgia was detect, track and ultimately defeat incoming According to reports, other arrested on charges of plotting to attack the missiles. Recognizing the potential concerns candidates being considered for the White House and several other federal surrounding any perceived weaponizationof position are Under Secretary of the buildings in Washington DC, a US attorney space, the strategy pushes for studies. No Treasury for International Affairs, said on Wednesday, Jan 16. testing is mandated, and no final decisions David Malpass and President of the The suspect, 21, identified as Hasher have been made. Overseas Private Investment Indra Nooyi quit PepsiCo last August after Taheb from Georgia state, planned to attack Specifically, the US is looking at putting a Corporation, Ray Washburne. 12 years of association with the global beverage with explosives that included a homemade layer of sensors in space to more quickly According to New York Times, giant explosive and an anti-tank rocket, BJay detect enemy missiles when they are Nooyi's name was forwarded by Pak, US Attorney for the Northern District launched, according to a senior official. Ivanka Trump who considers her a mentor and inspiration. "Indra, you are a mentor + of Georgia told reporters, reports Xinhua. The US sees space as a critical area for inspiration to so many, myself included. I am deeply grateful for your friendship. Taheb was acting alone, said Chris advanced, next-generation capabilities to Thank you for your passionate engagement on issues that benefit the people of this Hacker, FBI special agent in charge of the stay ahead of the threats, added the official. country,and beyond," Ivanka Trump had tweeted soon after Nooyi stepped down as the Atlanta office. He has been under The administration also plans to study the CEO of PepsiCo. investigation since the FBI received a tip idea of basing interceptors in space, so the Nooyi joined PepsiCoin 1994 and was named CFO in 2001. She was named President more than a year ago, according to local US can strike incoming enemy missiles and CEO in 2006. She has consistently ranked among theworld's 100 most powerful media. Taheb made a brief court during the first minutes of flight when the women. In 2014, she was ranked at number 13 on the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most appearance on Wednesday in Atlanta. His booster engines are still burning. Powerful Women and was ranked the 2nd most powerful woman on the Fortune list in next appearance is scheduled for January 2015. 24. (Source: IANS) (Source: PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Will make nephew join BSP movement: Maya Opposition rally will be the LUCKNOW (TIP): BSP national president Mayawati on Thursday declared that she would now actively associate her nephew Akash Anand with the BSP death knell for BJP: Mamata movement, teaching him the ropes of the business of politics. At the same time, she KOLKATA (TIP): West Bengal Chief claimed that her party was completely Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, clean of dynastic politics. January 17, said the mega opposition rally Speaking to a news channel, Mayawati being hosted by the Trinamool Congress here hit out at a section of the media which she on January 19 would sound the "death knell" described as “anti- Dalit” for focusing on for the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls and her brother Anand Kumar’s son Akash regional parties would be the deciding factor. presence at her programmes in recent She also claimed that the BJP's seat count days. Referring to media reports about the in the General Election will not cross more nephew reportedly sporting branded shoes than 125. on her birthday, which cost approximately The number of seats that the state parties Rs75,000, Mayawati hit back saying that will win will be much more than the BJP's, during her regime as part of anti-Dalit she further claimed. conspiracy, “misleading news about her "The federal parties, that are the regional sandals had also become the topic of parties, will be the deciding factor after the media headlines”. elections," she told newsmen here. “Similarly, now the media is targeting "The rally will sound the death knell for my nephew’s footwear quoting its price as BJP ... Obviously they (BJP) will not cross if they had bought it for him,” said more than 125 seats," she said in reply to a Mayawati. According to her, this reflects question. the nervousness of the BJP with the BSP- "Every political party has a vision ... This SP alliance in UP coming together and will be a grand alliance of people," Banerjee threatening the chances of their return to said about the rally. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party Trinamool Congress is hosting a mega power. Source: The Tribune She visited the Brigade Parade grounds opposition rally in Kolkata on January 19. File photo here, the venue of the rally, to check the Cong seeks RBI probe arrangements. "Several leaders will attend, and everybody chief ministers, former prime minister and Asked whether the rally would be like the will speak more or less. They will address the several important leaders will be attending into Ajit Doval’s son’s one she held in 1993 against the then ruling nation." the rally. We are all waiting for them," she Left Front in the West Bengal, Banerjee said, Asked to comment on BSP supremo said. tax haven hedge fund "I was then a leader of the state Youth Mayawati not attending the rally, she said the Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal, HD Congress. But now there will various party's senior leader Satish Chandra Mishra Kumaraswamy, N Chandrababu Naidu, NEW DELHI (TIP): Seeking opposition leaders who will be attending the will be here. "This is a big thing for us." former Prime Minister HD Devegowda, investigation by the Reserve Bank of India rally. "I don't want to say anything, let them Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and (RBI) on National Security Advisor (NSA) (opposition leaders) say. I want to hear them. Kharge and Abhishek Manu Singhvi will Omar Abdullah and RJD leader Tejaswi Ajit Doval’s son Vivek Doval’s Cayman Everything will be based on consensus," she attend the program, she said. Yadav, DMK's M K Stalin, besides dissident Islands hedge fund, senior Congress leader added. Banerjee said the rally would start "I have come here to look at the security BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha are among those Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said the from 12 noon. arrangements as so many former and present likely to attend the mega rally. Source: PTI central bank must publish the source of funds received from tax havens. “Within 13 days of PM Modi announcing demonetisation, Vivek Doval opened a ‘Nawabs of negativity don’t carry credibility’: Rahul, Like hedge fund in Cayman Island, which is a tax haven. Opening funds there is not Aurangzeb, Last illegal, but questions must be raised on Arun Jaitley on Opposition’s grand alliance how as per RBI data from 2000 to 2017, Emperor Of His India received Rs 8,300 crore FDI from NEW DELHI (TIP): Finance minister Arun Jaitley Cayman, but post demonetisation, India launched a scathing attack on the opposition’s grand Sultanate: BJP received approximately the same amount alliance (mahagathbandan), saying the ‘Nawabs of JAIPUR (TIP): Rajasthan in just one year alone,” Ramesh said at a Negativity’ may come together, but they wouldn’t hold BJP vice president Gyan Dev press conference in New Delhi. together or carry much credibility among the people Ahuja has compared Congress Referring to the Bhartiya Janata Party’s ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. president Rahul Gandhi with (BJP) committee formed in 2011 on “Indian Speaking from New York through video Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Black Money Abroad: Secret Banks and conferencing at the CNBC-TV18’s Indian Business suggesting that the Congress Tax Havens”, which included RBI director Leaders Awards (IBLA)?ceremony, Jaitley said the "empire" was coming to an end. S Gurumurthy, Doval, IIM-Bangalore alliance is a weak, fragile combination “where He said the Congress professor R Vaidyanathan and senior survival is the priority and policy probably comes president is the "last emperor" advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, the senior very low down in the priority” and the “situation of the Congress "sultanate", Congress leader said. “In his own report, looks scary”. just like Aurangzeb. Doval had said that details of FDI from tax On the upcoming elections, he said there was a "Like Aurangzeb who was havens must be made public. We are just necessity for continuity of policy, stability, seeks to “keep one man out” — referring to PM Modi. the last emperor of the Mughal asking them to adhere to their own decisiveness, ability to take up challenges, “and not He observed that India is a highly aspirational sultanate, Rahul Gandhi is the report.” something which is a weak, fragile combination politically conscious society which will not opt for a last emperor of this sultanate. where survival is the priority and policy probably suicidal cause. The end of the Congress is EC directs probe into comes very low down in the priority”. “Such a society would opt for a tried and tested certain," he told reporters in When asked about the challenge of a united established leadership. Nawabs of negativity may Jaipur. Contrary to what the ‘fake news’ of LS opposition, he said the main consideration of the come together. But that’s not something where they BJP leader said, Aurangzeb people would be leadership. are going to hold together and carry much credibility who died in 1707, was not the polls schedule “And I think that’s something where we score. The as far as the people are concerned,” he said, asserting "last" of his dynasty. kind of individuals who have staked their claims (in that the opposition’s arithmetic would not succeed in The last Mughal ruler was NEW DELHI (TIP): The Election the grand alliance), from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, India. Bahadur Shah Zafar, who died Commission on Thursday directed the Telangana and from the privileged family of Delhi, if On the upcoming budget, when asked whether it in 1862. But Aurangzeb is often Delhi chief electoral officer (CEO) to ask you look at it, the situation looks fairly scary,”he said. would be a full budget or an interim one on account of seen as the last of the the city police to investigate the “fake On the performance aspect, he said the Narendra the election year, Jaitley said there are some prominent Mughal kings as the news” of Lok Sabha poll schedule being Modi government has done a lot which “we have challenges that would need to be addressed off empire began disintegrating circulated on social media. The CEO has reason to be proud of”. immediately, but “we intend to work within the after him. Gyan Dev Ahuja also also been asked to seek action against On the narrative aspect, he said falsehood cannot be conventions that exist”. questioned Rahul Gandhi's unnamed persons and entities under constitute a permanent narrative as it collapses and “We have done well. We are proud of our claim of being a "janeu dhari" relevant laws to prevent rumour- falls apart. performance,” he said, adding that there was no (a Hindu who wears the sacred mongering, official sources in the poll Jaitley said as against leadership, decisiveness and reason to have any nervousness on the eve of the vote thread), saying his party panel said. performance, opposition’s unity is based on an of account or the elections and he was completely should name the priest who arithmetic that is based on a negative politics and confident. conducted the ceremony for it. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 15 INDIA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

1 dead, 9 trapped in Gurmeet Ram Rahim sentenced to avalanche at Khardung La in Ladakh life in 2002 journalist murder case SRINAGAR (TIP): One person died and nine were trapped under snow after an PANCHKULA (TIP): A special CBI court in avalanche in Ladakh’s Khardung La pass Panchkula on Thursday, January 17, on Friday, January 18, morning. Rescue sentenced self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram operations are underway and sources say Rahim Singh and three others to life some vehicles are also trapped. imprisonment for the murder of a journalist Jammu and Kashmir has been over 16 years ago. witnessing heavy snowfall in the past few The Dera Sacha Sauda chief and the three days. The Met department on Thursday others convicted last Friday in the case issued an avalanche warning for nine appeared before the court through video districts of Jammu and Kashmir— conferencing. Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, , “All four have been sentenced to life Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil, Kulgam, imprisonment,” CBI counsel H.P.S. Verma Kupwara and Leh. said. Divisional administration had warned On January 11, special CBI Court judge people not to move around in avalanche Jagdeep Singh had convicted the four men for prone areas, store enough edibles and the murder of journalist Ram Chander other essentials as both surface and air Chhatrapati in 2002. connectivity is likely to remain disrupted All four were convicted under section 302 during this period. (murder) and 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of The weather office has forecast another the Indian Penal Code. spell of snow from January 19 to 23 in Ram Rahim appeared through video TIMELINE OF CASES AGAINST DERA SACHA SAUDA CHIEF Kashmir due to heavy precipitation.The conferencing from Sunaria jail in Rohtak, MeT department has asked people to plan 2002: Anonymous letters written to then December 2003: CBI begins investigation into where he is already serving a 20-year-sentence their travel accordingly. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Chief the rape case against the sect chief. in a rape case. The administration has kept at least 23 Justice of Punjab and Haryana High court by The three others – Nirmal Singh, Kuldeep July 2007: CBI files charge-sheet against the snow clearance machines ready. “If two female disciples (Sadhvis) alleging that sect chief in rape case. Singh and Krishan Lal – appeared from they were raped and sexually exploited by snowfall continues and there is some Ambala jail. Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. 2007-17: Nearly 200 hearings of the rape case substantial accumulation on roads, we will The journalist was killed in Haryana’s Sirsa held over 10 years. The sect chief continued be putting the snow clearance machines July 2002: Former sect manager Ranjit Singh in October 2002 after his newspaper published to be on bail granted to him by the trial court into service after midnight so that the murdered in July 2002. Singh was murdered (earlier located in Ambala in Haryana). an anonymous letter alleging sexual by sect activists, allegedly at the behest of its arterial roads are clear by Thursday exploitation of women by the godman at the chief "as he knew too much" about activities Petitions filed by the sect chief, through his morning,” executive engineer, mechanical Dera headquarters in the same town. inside the sect headquarters. Case is under counsels, in High Court and Supreme Court engineering department, Abdul Rashid Ram Rahim was named as the main trial with the CBI court. over this period. Leads to delay in case being Bhat said. heard by trial (CBI special court) court. conspirator in the case. October 2002: Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chhatrapati’s family approached the Punjab Chandra Chhatrapati shot dead, allegedly by August 2017: Trial court concludes hearing. Body spotted in and Haryana High Court in 2003, seeking the sect supporters, after he wrote about shady Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted by transfer of the case to the Central Bureau of activities inside the sect headquarters near special CBI court in Panchkula on August 25. Meghalaya mine Investigation. Sirsa in his newspaper 'Poora Sach'. Ram Sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment on two counts of rape. The investigation was later handed over to Rahim told his aides that Chhatrapati be the CBI which filed the chargesheet in July silenced. January 2019: Special CBI court convicts 2007. November 2003: The Punjab and Haryana Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder of In August 2017, the sect leader was brought High Court orders a CBI probe into the rape Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chandra Chhatrapati. Three aides of the sect chief to the Panchkula court where the CBI court and sexual exploitation of the Sadhvis by the also convicted. judge pronounced the verdict in rape case. sect chief.

Supreme Court nod To re-opening Congress’ Rs 199 crore income of dance bars in Maharashtra in 2017-18 its lowest in 11 years GUWAHATI (TIP): The Indian Navy’s NEW DELHI (TIP): Standards NEW DELHI (TIP): The since 2001-02. Is a party’s underwater remotely operated vehicle of morality in a society changes Congress party has declared Rs electoral success linked to an (ROV) Wednesday evening spotted a body with time, the Supreme Court said 199 crore of income for 2017-18, a increase in the donations it during the search for 15 workers trapped on Thursday while setting aside 12% decline from the previous receives? in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya since certain provisions of a 2016 year and its lowest in 11 years, “It is possible that parties that December 13, according to officials Maharashtra law, which restricted according to the annual audit are likely to win get more involved in the rescue operation. However, licensing and functioning of report filed by the party with the donations.”said Trilochan there is no clarity as to how long it will dance bars in the state. Election Commission of India Sastry of the Indian Institute of take to retrieve the body,which could be in The top court, which paved the (ECI) and data compiled by Management-Bangalore, who is a decomposed state, the officials said. way for grant of licences and re- election watchdog Association also a founding member of the A joint rescue operation involving opening of dance bars in Hotels, Restaurant and Bar Rooms for Democratic Reforms (ADR). ADR. nearly 200 personnel from the National Maharashtra, said the state can and Protection of Dignity of The ECI made the audit report It’s a matter of concern since Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Indian Navy neither exercise "social control" Women (working therein) Act, public on Thursday. ADR data is parties that win will then be as well state agencies, has been on at a with its own "notion of morality" 2016, including installation of available on its website. “beholden to the corporate who “rat-hole” mine at Khloo Ryngksan in nor take exception to staging CCTV cameras in dance bars, The Congress party’s income donated money than to the Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district for dance performances per se. saying it was "totally for the year is a fifth of the Rs people”, Sastry said, adding: “We the past one month. The rat-hole mining "It needs to be borne in mind inappropriate and amounts to 1,027 crore declared by its key need to move to a system where involves digging of small holes into the that there may be certain invasion of privacy". opponent, the ruling Bharatiya people instead of corporates ground to extract coal. activities which the society The court said a particular Janata Party (BJP). In 2016-17, donate money so that parties are Illegal mining is rife in the district and a perceives as immoral per se. It activity, which was treated as the Congress declared Rs 225 answerable to them.” National Green Tribunal ban on such may include gambling (though immoral few decades ago, may not crore of income. The Congress Out of the Congress’s Rs 199 activities has been in place for four years. that is also becoming a debatable be so now as societal norms keep earned more than the BJP every crore of income in 2017-18, Rs 5 “Yes, the Navy-operated ROV has found issue now), prostitution etc. It is changing with time. year between 2001-02 and 2012-13, crore came in donations from a dead body,” S S Syiemlieh, additional also to be noted that standards of "Social change is of two types, after which the BJP, which won electoral bonds, which political deputy commissioner, East Jaintia Hills morality in a society change with continuous or evolutionary and national power in 2014, overtook donors can buy from banks to said on Thursday. The Navy also the passage of time," said a bench discontinuous or revolutionary. the grand old party and pay political parties without confirmed the development on Twitter: of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok The most common form of change maintained its lead, data shows. revealing their identities. Such “The depth is 160 feet (and not 60 feet) and Bhushan. is continuous. This day-to-day In fact, the Congress party’s donations amounted to Rs 210 the body has been pulled up to the mouth The top court quashed several incremental change is a subtle, but share in the combined income of crore for the BJP, making it the of rat-hole mine and shall be extracted out provisions of the Maharashtra dynamic, factor in social the two biggest national parties biggest beneficiary of the of the mine under the supervision of Prohibition of Obscene Dance in analysis," the bench said. was just 16% in 2017-18, its lowest instrument. doctors.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 THEATER FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 NJSO’s First Celebration of Chinese New Year By Mabel Pais This season, the NJSO focuses on community, and our first Chinese “ New Year concert is a big part of that effort. Chinese New Year is an opportunity to deepen our connections not only with the Chinese community but also with the general public throughout the state, coming together to celebrate a very old tradition." - Xian Zhang

JSO's first Chinese New Year special event features cultural festivities, Nentertainment and fine dining. Xian Zhang conducts the program blending Eastern and Western musical traditions, featuring Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Peking University Alumni Chorus, New York Festival Singers and more Xian Zhang, Director of Orchestra. Feb 2 at NJPAC in Newark NJSO in performance. Photo / Courtesy, NJSO Photo / Courtesy, NJSO The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) presents its first annual Chinese New Verdi's Il Trovatore, "Jasmine Chorus" from with Zhang and special guests. BEETHOVEN Choral Fantasy Year Celebration on February 2 at the New Puccini's Turandot and traditional Chinese Learn more at njsymphony.org/cny. PUCCINI "Humming Chorus" from Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. songs. The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company gives Madama Butterfly The event includes an NJSO performance led a special performance choreographed to the CONCERT PROGRAM PUCCINI "Jasmine Chorus" from by Music Director Xian Zhang, as well as pre- "Humming Chorus" from Puccini's Madama Chinese New Year Celebration Turandot concert cultural festivities and a post-concert Butterfly, and the Edison Chinese School Lion Sat, Feb 2, at 7:30 pm | NJPAC in TRADITIONAL CHINESE SONG (Arr. gala dinner. Dance Team performs a traditional dragon Newark Nicholas Hersh) "Let's Paddle Together" Zhang says: "This season, the NJSO focuses dance. Actress Elena Kampouris hosts. Xian Zhang, conductor TRADITIONAL CHINESE SONG "Gong on community, and our first Chinese New Special pre-concert festivities designed for Eric Wyrick, violin xi Gong xi" Year concert is a big part of that effort. the whole family include traditional Chinese Jonathan Spitz, cello Concert tickets include both the NJSO Chinese New Year is an opportunity to deepen music performers, calligraphy Min Kwon, piano performance and pre-concert festivities. demonstrations, crafts and more, beginning at Learn more at njsymphony.org/cny. our connections not only with the Chinese Peking University Alumni Chorus community but also with the general public 6 pm in the Prudential Hall lobby. The New York Festival Singers throughout the state, coming together to Zhang says: "Audience members will see a GALA EVENT TICKETS Starry Arts Group Children's Chorus | celebrate a very old tradition. It's a great pre-show in the lobby that will be just as Jade VIP Dinner Ticket for one includes the Rebecca Shen, director chance to showcase the talent we have in New amazing as the main concert. When you walk pre-concert festival, champagne reception, Jersey, and I feel very pleased and satisfied into the lobby, you will immediately Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company | Nai-Ni concert and dinner seating. Chen, choreographer that we can bring this opportunity to many experience the culture firsthand, with Ruby Dinner Ticket for one includes the families and audiences of all ages." Chinese calligraphy, dancing and Edison Chinese School Lion Dance pre-concert festival, concert and dinner. Team The concert program blends Eastern and performances. When I first started to organize Sponsorship and dinner table packages are Western musical traditions, with NJSO the program for Chinese New Year, I Elena Kampouris, host available. For more information, please premieres of Li Huanzhi's Spring Festival purposefully wanted to bring Eastern and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra contact Laura Bessey, NJSO Manager of Overture and Tan Dun's The Triple Western music together. The event mixes Special Events, at [email protected] Resurrection. Concertmaster Eric Wyrick, dragon dances, traditional Chinese folk songs, TRADITIONAL Dragon Dance or 973.735.1729. Full gala information is LI HUANZHI Spring Festival Overture Principal Cello Jonathan Spitz and pianist modern music and very well-known Western available at njsymphony.org/chinesenewyear. (NJSO Premiere) Min Kwon take center stage for Tan Dun's opera excerpts. Musically, it will be very For more information on NJSO, visit TAN DUN The Triple Resurrection concerto. The Orchestra welcomes the Peking attractive for the audience, and visually, this njsymphony.org or email (NJSO Premiere) University Alumni Chorus, New York Festival concert will be very colorful and vibrant." [email protected]. Singers and Starry Arts Group Children's Concert tickets include both the NJSO VERDI "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore To purchase tickets, call 1.800.ALLEGRO TRADITIONAL CHINESE SONG (Arr. Chorus for works including Beethoven's performance and pre-concert festivities. Gala (255.3476) or visit njsymphony.org. Choral Fantasy, the "Anvil Chorus" from event tickets include a post-concert dinner Nicholas Hersh) "Farewell" NJPAC presents China National Traditional Orchestra

By Mabel Pais The China National Traditional Orchestra was founded he acclaimed China National Traditional Orchestra in Beijing in 1960. Comprised of an orchestra of arrives with this immersive musical drama that traditional instruments as well as a chorus, the ensemble Ttells the epic story of Chinese explorer-monk highlights traditional Chinese musical themes while Xuanzang (602-664), who traveled the Silk Road across incorporating modern technology, promoting China's China on a pilgrimage to India. musical heritage by touring internationally with a Part of China Arts & Entertainment Group's "Image repertoire of both traditional and new works. China" cultural exchange initiative, "Xuanzang's This event is presented at NJPAC by China Arts and Pilgrimage" explores the diverse yet connected cultures Entertainment Group. found along the legendary Silk Road. This sweeping For Tickets to experience the Orchestra, visit presentation combines music from China's Han, Uyghur, NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or call 888.GO.NJPAC Kazak, Tajik and other ethnic groups, and features exotic (888.466.5722). instruments such as the zither, Chinese harp, dulcimer For more information on NJPAC and its events, visit and eagle flute. Xuanzang's Pilgrimage is a truly njpac.org. spectacular production, featuring elaborate costumes, (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts & Entertainment, Social multimedia imagery, and over 100 performers. Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness)

Chinese National Traditional Orchestra Photo / Courtesy, NJPAC THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 KATRINA DISAGREES WITH THE TERM ‘ITEM SONG’

atrina Kaif has come a long way in the 16 years she has been a Hindi Kfilm actor — from being known mainly for her dancing ability, to her acting talent being proved by films such as New York, Rajneeti and Zero. On how this journey has been so far, Katrina says, “Sometimes I feel it has been long, and sometimes, not long at all. Someone the other day said ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan was six years ago’, to me it feels two and a half maybe. It doesn’t feel like years. Time just flies. I feel myself to be really fortunate. Without getting into too many details, all my experiences have taught me. Some have been good, some not so good. I’ve gone through some interesting times and phases.” Today, as many female actors such as Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma DISHA PATANI TO STAR have turned producers, not many know that Katrina nearly became a producer over a OPPOSITE SALMAN decade ago. “There are people right now... I spoke about getting into production 8-10 KHAN IN KICK 2 years ago, it just never happened.” Prodded on what held her back, she adds, “In life, you isha Patani has been on a roll of late. have these ideas. Nothing held me back. I After delivering a box-office hit along got caught up with different aspects in Dwith Tiger Shroff in Baaghi 2, the actor different areas of my own life. I don’t know signed on for Salman Khan’s next mega project if it will happen again, but I would like to, if Bharat. And now, a report in a leading daily ever.” with songs such as Chikni Chameli and Madhuri (Dixit Nene), Madonna and claims that she is all set to play the lead She even has a story planned. “It will Shiela Ki Jawani scorching the big screen. Beyonce. These are women... if you go see opposite Salman Khan in the sequel to his 2014 definitely be a co-production of some sort. But filmmaker Karan Johar, in a recent Beyonce in a concert tomorrow, how she blockbuster Kick. About two strong female characters, in a interview, had said, “I have no problem with represents herself, I don’t think they are The report claims that the actress has been larger set-up. Size doesn’t matter, the story like a girl dancing, that’s not an item objectifying women. They are expressing spotted visiting producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s does. It will be a cinematic experience for an number. An item song is when she is and empowering themselves.” office a few times recently and rumour has it audience to see something like that. objectified and when there are men lusting She goes on to add: “If you feel you are that she is in talks with him for signing on as Nothing to preach or bore the audience. We for her like Chikni Chameli. I don’t think I being objectified by your choreographer the female lead for Kick 2. Although we haven’t will see where we go with that...” adds would ever do that again.” and what you are doing in the song, then heard any confirmation from the concerned Katrina, who will be seen in Bharat next, Ask Katrina her reaction, and she replies, please, by all means, I really hope you never parties, we sure are excited at the idea of this alongside Salman Khan. “I disagree with the word ‘item song’. I can do that. Dance is a wonderful art form. If fresh pairing. In an age where the whole conversation only speak for me, and cannot comment for you are dancing to express yourself, that’s a Meanwhile, we have also heard that Disha has steered towards films fronted by other girls, ladies, directors or producers. I beautiful thing. It’s not a wrong thing. will be part of Tiger Shroff ’s Baaghi 3. Well, women, and making workplaces safer for can speak about my take on music and Everything in life cannot be given... I feel for those of you wondering how can she be in women is a priority, ‘item songs’ are not dancing. We can get into a debate for each sometimes when we are trying to make the film since she died, according to the looked upon kindly. Katrina is one of the lyric and exactly what it said! For me, my changes, everything starts getting piled up grapevine the film will have a fresh script with best dancers Bollywood has churned out, idols in dancing are [late] Sridevi ji, together.” Source: HT the same pair. ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’: Facts about the film

n just a matter of days, fans will finally get window and I think two films can easily to see Kangana Ranaut in her warrior release. There was no pressure.” Iqueen avatar, going to battle against the Earlier, even Emraan Hashmi starrer British in ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of ‘Cheat India’ was supposed to release on Jhansi’. The intriguing trailer, beautiful songs January 25. However, the makers of and fiery stills have only increased the hype ‘Thackeray’ have reportedly been demanding and anticipation surrounding the film. a solo release asking the makers of ‘Cheat Ahead of its big release, the makers have India’ to either postpone or prepone their unveiled a photo of the leading lady in her release. Owing to this, ‘Cheat India’ will now bridal attire. Kangana looks breathtaking in be hitting the theatres a week before, on the elaborate red outfit with heavy jewellery January 18. and flowers adorning her neck and hairdo. Ever since the trailer of ‘Manikarnika: The 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' which Queen of Jhansi’ has been released, people is scheduled to release on January 25, 2019, have been eagerly waiting for the music also features Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkaribai, launch of the movie. Veteran Bollywood music Atul Kulkarni as Tatya Tope and Danny composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have given Dengzopa as Ghulam Ghaus Khan in the film. the music to the movie. The trio have been a This Republic Day is going to be thunderous part of the industry for over two decades and at the box-office with two big films locking known for some memorable tracks and the their horns. Kangana Ranaut starrer music of ‘Manikarnika’ is touted to be one of ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’ and their most memorable works. Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer ‘Thackeray’ will At the trailer launch, Shankar Mahadevan be hitting the theatres around the same time. crooned one of the tracks, ‘Main Rahun ya na Speaking about the same at the music rahun’ from the movie and people have been launch of ‘Manikarnika...’, Kangana said, raving about it ever since. ‘Bharat’ song, “No one has told us to shift our release date featured in the trailer already has the and in fact no one has approached us. It’s a big audiences and fans eager with anticipation. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 19 HOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 LADY GAGA, ANGELINA JOLIE WARRING OVER CLEOPATRA ROLE scar-winning Angelina, 43, has been in on-off talks for months with Ostudio bosses over playing the part, which was essayed by Elizabeth Taylor in a 1963 film version. But Gaga, 32, is now also in the running following the success of 'A Star Is Born', KATE MARA EXPECTING her big screen debut as a leading lady. Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie warring over FIRST CHILD WITH Cleopatra role | English Movie News - Times of India HUSBAND JAMIE BELL "There's every reason to think that ctors Jamie Bell and Kate Mara are whoever gets to play her this time round is expecting their first child together. going to enjoy an equally lofty perch in the AAccording to Page Six, Mara, 35, told motion picture industry." 'Mary Poppins Returns' star Emily Blunt about The movie won four Academy Awards her pregnancy at the recently concluded Golden and sparked controversy over Taylor's on- Globes. set affair with co-star Richard Burton. According to the outlet, Mara is five months They later wed and divorced twice. along. It was billed at the time as an 'epic The 'House of Cards' star and Bell, 32, started historical drama', but new Cleopatra is dating after they met on the sets of 2015 being touted by producers as a 'dirty,bloody superhero drama 'Fantastic Four'. political thriller told from a feminist The couple confirmed their engagement in perspective'. January 2017 and later that year, they tied the The source said it could be so close knot in a Los Angeles ceremony. between Jolie and Gaga that 'both of them Bell was previously married to 'Westworld' will have to audition a pretty rare ask of an star Evan Rachel Wood from 2012 to 2014 and the A-list star'. two share a son, who was born in 2013.

Kate Hudson is open to Anna Faris congratulates more children in future

ctress Kate Hudson said she does not have any Chris Pratt on engagement problem in having more children in the future. In an Ainterview, Hudson, who has Ryder (15) with former hris Pratt's ex wife husband Chris Robinson, Bingham (7) with former fiance Anna Faris has Matt Bellamy and three-month-old Rani with boyfriend Ccongratulated the Danny Fujikawa, spoke about her love for children. actor on his engagement to "I love babies. I mean, if it happens again, it happens girlfriend Katherine again, you know? I'm never going to said no," Hudson said. Schwarzenegger. "I think that Danny is going to want a boy of his own for Faris hit Instagram to sure. Granted, he has inherited two boys and it is a lot in the comment one day after Pratt house. But he comes from three boys. So I think that, yeah. shared that he had popped We will see." the question to The 'Bride Wars' star is happy with the way her sons have Schwarzenegger following bonded with their sister. just seven months of dating, "It's really cute to see them with her. They can't stand how reported. cute she is. It's completely different than when Ryder had his The 'Mom' actress, wrote brother. He was like,'When can he play? When can he do on his post: "I'm so happy for things?' They want to teach them everything they know," she you both!! Congratulations!" added. Faris and Pratt, split up in August 2017 after eight years of marriage and have remained friendly exes for the sake of their son Jack. They tied the knot in July 2009 when they eloped to Bali, Indonesia on a whim and they finalised their divorce just three months ago in October 2018. A host of stars also congratulated Pratt and Schwarzenegger including her mother Maria Shriver,who described them as "two loving kind caring spiritual people." Faris has also found a new love. She has been dating cinematographer Michael Barrett, since October 2017. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 TRIBUTE FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

artin Luther King, Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who Mplayed a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. King sought MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR: equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act LESSONS FOR and the Voting Rights Act. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and is remembered each year on Martin Luther LEADERS King, Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday since 1986. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is undoubtedly Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on one of the greatest leaders in American January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, the history. From the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott to his famous “I Have a Dream” second child of Martin Luther King Sr., a speech at the March on Washington, Dr. pastor, and Alberta Williams King, a former King has become known as a fearless and schoolteacher. inspirational pioneer of the Civil Rights Along with his older sister Christine and Movement. younger brother Alfred Daniel Williams, he There is much to be said for his resilient grew up in the city’s Sweet Auburn spirit. As influencers in modern-day neighborhood, then home to some of the most corporate America, we can learn volumes prominent and prosperous African about being strong, devoted and moral Americans in the country. leaders by looking at how Dr. King rallied those around him to fight for a worthy Montgomery Bus Boycott cause. The King family had been living in KNOW WHAT YOU REPRESENT Montgomery for less than a year when the March on Washington. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for highly segregated city became the epicenter of equality. A fervent believer in his cause, he the burgeoning struggle for civil rights in committed his life to fighting for equal America, galvanized by the landmark Brown rights. As leaders, we have to clearly define v. Board of Education decision of 1954. our brands. What do we stand for? Who do On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, secretary we represent? What are our core values? of the local chapter of the National When we can answer all of these questions Association for the Advancement of Colored clearly and concisely, we are more likely to People (NAACP), refused to give up her seat to devote our time and energy to supporting a white passenger on a Montgomery bus and and spreading our brands. was arrested. Activists coordinated a bus COMMUNICATE YOUR MESSAGE CLEARLY boycott that would continue for 381 days, Dr. King utilized every opportunity to placing a severe economic strain on the public communicate his beliefs to others. He transit system and downtown business spoke about it so passionately, that people owners. They chose Martin Luther King, Jr. as saw it as his calling. Do your clients, peers the protest’s leader and official spokesman. or even employees know what you By the time the Supreme Court ruled represent? Are you communicating your segregated seating on public buses brand clearly and strategically? Dr. King delivered a number of speeches and led unconstitutional in November 1956, King— countless rallies, but he always made sure heavily influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and his core message was known. the activist Bayard Rustin—had entered the national spotlight as an inspirational DON’T BE AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS proponent of organized, nonviolent In a time when his beliefs were not popular resistance. among the vast majority of people, Dr. King King had also become a target for white was constantly stepping into the light to 1965 Selma to Montgomery March. supremacists, who firebombed his family lead his supporters in peaceful rallies and boycotts. He could have easily sat back and home that January. players in many of the most significant civil peace and equality that many consider a silently supported the cause, waiting for rights battles of the 1960s. masterpiece of rhetoric. Southern Christian someone else to take the lead. He Their philosophy of nonviolence was put to Standing on the steps of the Lincoln courageously chose to take risks – risks Leadership Conference a particularly severe test during the Memorial—a monument to the president who that ultimately cost him his life. Are we, as Emboldened by the boycott’s success, in Birmingham campaign of 1963, in which a century earlier had brought down the leaders, willing to take risks, even though 1957 he and other civil rights activists—most activists used a boycott, sit-ins and marches to institution of slavery in the United States—he they are unpopular, in order to benefit our of them fellow ministers—founded the protest segregation, unfair hiring practices shared his vision of a future in which “this companies? Are we putting ourselves out Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other injustices in one of America’s most nation will rise up and live out the true there and trying new things? We cannot (SCLC), a group committed to achieving full racially divided cities.Arrested for his meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to expect to move forward, if we are too afraid to take risks. equality for African Americans through involvement on April 12, King penned the civil be self-evident, that all men are created nonviolent protest. rights manifesto known as the “Letter from equal.'” DON’T LET SETBACKS DEFINE YOU The SCLC motto was “Not one hair of one Birmingham Jail,” an eloquent defense of civil The speech and march cemented King’s If anyone knew setbacks, it was Dr. King. head of one person should be harmed.” He disobedience addressed to a group of white reputation at home and abroad; later that year Records show he was arrested more than would remain at the helm of this influential clergymen who had criticized his tactics. he was named “Man of the Year” by TIME 20 times. His home was bombed, and he organization until his death. magazine and in 1964 became the youngest was consistently being harassed by those In his role as SCLC president, Martin March on Washington person ever awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. who did not agree with his way of thinking. Luther King, Jr. traveled across the country Later that year, Martin Luther King, Jr. In the spring of 1965, King’s elevated profile Despite facing trial after trial, he pressed on because he truly believed in that for and around the world, giving lectures on worked with a number of civil rights and drew international attention to the violence which he was fighting. How do we react nonviolent protest and civil rights as well as religious groups to organize the March on that erupted between white segregationists when we face setbacks? Are we quick to meeting with religious figures, activists and Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a peaceful and peaceful demonstrators in Selma, make excuses or accept defeat? Or do we political leaders. political rally designed to shed light on the Alabama, where the SCLC and Student regroup and find a way to accomplish the During a month-long trip to India in 1959, injustices African Americans continued to Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) task regardless of the circumstances? Dr. he had the opportunity to meet family face across the country. had organized a voter registration campaign. King used his setbacks as motivation to members and followers of Gandhi, the man he Held on August 28 and attended by some Captured on television, the brutal scene continue striving for equal opportunity. described in his autobiography as “the 200,000 to 300,000 participants, the event is outraged many Americans and inspired SHARE YOUR VISION guiding light of our technique of nonviolent widely regarded as a watershed moment in supporters from across the country to gather ‘I have a dream.” social change.” King also authored several the history of the American civil rights in Alabama and take part in the Selma to books and articles during this time. movement and a factor in the passage of the Montgomery march led by King and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leaves quite a Letter from Birmingham Jail Civil Rights Act of 1964. supported by President Lyndon B. Johnson, legacy. We would be wise, as leaders, to learn from his courageous example and to In 1960 King and his family moved to who sent in federal troops to keep the peace. develop our skills as communicators and Atlanta, his native city, where he joined his ‘I Have a Dream’ That August, Congress passed the Voting influencers, as we work toward our goals father as co-pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist The March on Washington culminated in Rights Act, which guaranteed the right to and chase our dreams. Church. This new position did not stop King King’s most famous address, known as the “I vote—first awarded by the 15th Amendment— and his SCLC colleagues from becoming key Have a Dream” speech, a spirited call for to all African Americans. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 FEATURE 21 MLK JR. 90th Birth Anniversary Commemorated & Honored in NJ By Mabel Pais

About NJPAC - Community “ The message, example and commitment of Dr. King is as relevant today as it was in his dangerously turbulent times. In his Development language, our 'World House' is on the verge of a major crisis. It requires people of good will and vision to come together and make The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) a stand and be different" - Lawrence Hamm, People's Organization for Progress is one of the few performing arts centers in the MLK Jr. and the Latino-American Dream country to have a department dedicated to To commemorate and honor Martin Luther King (MLK), on community engagement. The Community January 13, 2019, NJPAC - Community Engagement supported and Department is focused on responding to the in conjunction with the current exhibit This Music We Call Jazz: The Latin Connection (details below) at the Jewish Museum of New rapidly changing demographics and cultural Jersey at Congregation Ahavas Sholom, presented Tengo un Sueno: mosaic of New Jersey and the nation. To learn Dr. King and the Latino-American Dream, a free panel discussion. more, visit www.njpac.org/about- The discussion examined the influence of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the African-American civil rights movement on the njpac/community-engagement. struggle for equality in the Hispanic/Latino community. About Ahavas Sholom & JMNJ Location Eric Freedman, longtime President of Ahavas Sun, Jan 13 @ 2PM - 4PM Sholom (the only remaining active synagogue with Ahavas Sholom The Jewish Museum of New Jersey a congregation dating back to 1905) and co- 145 Broadway, Newark founder and board member of The Jewish Program Museum of New Jersey (JMNJ) at Newark, says that two prominent words of the Torah came to Welcome Dr. Martin Luther King graphic Photo / Mansa Mussa Ahavas Sholom/The Jewish Museum of New Jersey mind when establishing the synagogue and Mansa K. Mussa museum: "Tikkun Olam" (Repair The World) and Donna Walker-Kuhne, NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts "Tzedakah" (Social Justice). Ahavas Sholom Center) promotes a broader understanding and mutual Dr. Sue Henderson, NJCU (New Jersey City University) respect among people of all backgrounds through Introduction of Panelists its thematic exhibits and public education Ben Jones, artist, moderator of panel programs. Both Ahavas Sholom and JMNJ have Panel Presentations brought together both African-American and Raymond Ocasio, Executive Director of La Casa de Don Pedro Hispanic-Latino communities over the years. To Jennifer Caroccio, Program Coordinator, Latino Studies Working learn more, visit jewishmuseumnj.org. Group, Rutgers University-Newark Will Guzman, Director, Lee Hagan African Studies Center, New About Mansa K. Mussa Jersey City University Mansa K. Mussa is a visual artist, arts educator, Questions from the Audience Latin Jazz performance and arts consultant. A native of Paterson, New (left to right) - Ben Jones, Will Guzman, Jennifer Caroccio, Raymond Jersey, he has used the camera to document the The Artists Ocasio. Photo / Tim Lee

unfolding of human events in the United States, Luis Alves, Antonio Porcar Cano, Gerry Castro, Raul Castro- Mussa. "I recently developed a new style of collage called Frozen the Caribbean, Africa and Europe for the past Cerrato, Maria Luis Estrela, Ricardo Osmondo Francis, Victoria Tableaus, which are essentially assemblages on small basswood thirty-seven years. During his career in the arts, Marin-Harrison, Carlos Mateu, Bill May, Beverly McCutcheon, boxes, with flat and three-dimensional pieces on the front, top and he has worked professionally as photographer, Qaasim Munoz, Mansa K. Mussa, Michael Pared, Ron Powell, sides of the boxes. I asked each artist to create a box based on a Danielle Scott, Nitza Tufino. Latin Jazz artist and those pieces will form a collaborative Latin dancer, graphic artist, writer, fabric artist, and The discussion, moderated by Ben Jones, revisited the historic Jazz Big Band, and I'm really excited to see what each artist will curator. He earned a BA in Media Arts/Television collaborations among African Americans, Jews and Latinos in the contribute to this process." Production from New Jersey City University. pursuit of civil rights, past and present, and featured musical Upcoming Activities interludes. Community partners were NJPAC, WBG0 Jazz88.3, Mussa has been an instructor of photography and FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc., and La A Free Family Painting Workshop with exhibit artist Qaasim visual arts for thirty-three years. He has Casa de Don Pedro. Munoz on Sunday, January 20, 3 - 5 PM. A closing reception and developed a creative system for teaching art to This Music We Call Jazz: The Latin Connection Exhibit Conversation with the Artists is scheduled for Sunday, January 27, 2019, 2-6 PM. Following the reception there will be a performance adolescents, teens, special needs students, and "This Music We Call Jazz: The Latin Connection Exhibit" opened by the Latin Jazz Project at Ahavas Sholom from 4 - 6. This adults. He currently teaches photography, collage, on November 4, 2018. The exhibit will be available to the public performance will feature Grammy winning percussionist Raphael wearable art, book arts, mask making, and until January 27, 2019. The Jewish Museum located in Cruz, pianist Chiemi Nakai, bassist Benjamin Willis, drummer Congregation Ahavas Sholom, is the only remaining active Diego Lopez, and flutist Jeffrey Gray. The exhibit is free of charge percussion for Arts Horizons, the Newark synagogue in Newark, at 145 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey. and open to the public. The gallery is wheel chair accessible and on Museum, Art for Kids, Valley Arts, and Arts The genre of Latin Jazz rose to prominence in the late 1940s, site parking is available at the gallery and at the Clinton Memorial Unbound. known at that time as Afro-Cuban Jazz. It fused traditional jazz with AME Zion Church parking lot down the street. Refreshments will Afro-Cuban rhythms developed by Cuban musicians Chano Pozo be served. To learn more, visit mansamussa.com (percussion) and Mario Bauza (trumpet). Their collaborations with For additional information contact Mansa K. Mussa at trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, and other American jazz musicians, [email protected] or visit njpac.org/moodyjazz and About POP heralded the movement of Latin Jazz into a greater prominence in jewishmuseum.org. POP is an independent grassroots, community the canon of Jazz Music. The exhibit features images inspired by The People's Organization For Progress (POP) based, association of citizens working for racial, the music and personalities of the Latin Jazz Movement. The collection of outstanding artists has created a body of work POP hosted its annual March this year on January 15 to observe social and economic justice and greater unity in celebrating the leading figures of the Latin Jazz genre in artistic the 90th Birthday of MLK Jr. Founding Chairman Lawrence Hamm the community. It was founded in August 1983. renderings that include photographs, paintings, drawings, and said, "The message, example and commitment of Dr. King is as collage. relevant today as it was in his dangerously turbulent times. In his Its goals include the elimination of racism, Most of the artwork has been designed specifically for the language, our 'World House' is on the verge of a major crisis. It inequality, poverty, sexism, unjust economic exhibit, and the goal of the exhibit is to demonstrate the manner in requires people of good will and vision to come together and make exploitation, all forms of social oppression, which music, the most universal of all art forms, connects Jazz a stand and be different." Participants marched from the MLK degradation, human misery and injustice. To learn lovers, artists, and performers of disparate backgrounds on an Monument at 465 Dr. Martin Luther Kind Boulevard, Newark, NJ. intercultural level that supersedes nationality and ethnicity. more, visit pop.org/wordpress or email (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts & Entertainment, "While organizing the exhibit I realized that most of the work Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) [email protected]. was flat, or one dimensional," states exhibit curator Mansa K. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 WORLD FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 Car bomber kills 10 in Colombia police Sudan protesters, police clash as academy attack BOGOTA (TIP): A car bomb exploded at anti-Bashir unrest spreads a police academy in Colombia’s capital Bogota on Thursday, killing at least 10 KHARTOUM (TIP): Stone-throwing people and wounding over 50 in an attack Sudanese demonstrators battled security that prompted fears of a return to the forces in Khartoum on Thursday, witnesses country’s violent past. said, and a child and a doctor were reported Authorities said the car broke through killed at the start of a fifth week of protests checkpoints into the grounds of the General against President Omar al-Bashir’s 30-year Santander School and exploded, shattering rule. windows of apartments nearby. It was the Protests also broke out in six other cities in deadliest attack in Bogota since the some of the most widespread disturbances government struck a 2016 peace deal with since the unrest began on Dec. 19. The Sudan the Marxist FARC rebel group. Doctors’ Committee, a group linked to the President Ivan Duque called the opposition, said the doctor and child were explosion a “crazy terrorist act” against killed by gunshot wounds during the violence. unarmed cadets and said he had ordered Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of police and the military to find the a government-affiliated private hospital in perpetrators and bring them to justice. Khartoum’s Burri neighbourhood, where “Colombians have never yielded to activists said the two died of their injuries. terrorism, we have always defeated it. This The protests continued into early Friday. will not be an exception,” he told a news Demonstrators chanted: “Freedom” and conference at the school in the south of the “Until the morning, we’re staying,” video city. footage showed. on his shirt was carried away. Rights Michelle Bachelet said on Thursday Investigators had identified the car’s Police could not immediately be reached for “There were people shooting at us,” one that she was deeply worried about reports of driver as Jose Aldemar Rojas Rodriguez, comment on the reported deaths. protester told Reuters. excessive use of force by Sudanese security who was among the dead, said Colombian The protests were triggered by price rises He said he saw five people fall to the ground, forces. “The government needs to ensure that Attorney General Nestor Humberto and cash shortages, but have quickly adding he was not sure if they were hit by security forces handle protests in line with Martinez. developed into demonstrations against rubber or live bullets. He said he saw a few the country’s international human rights He said the vehicle, a gray Nissan Patrol Bashir. other injured people being carried away. obligations by facilitating and protecting the SUV, was carrying 80 kilograms (176 lb) of In the day’s most violent clashes, police in Security forces blocked the area and the right to peaceful assembly,” said Bachelet, a the high explosive pentolite, which has been Burri fired rubber bullets and tear gas and wounded were unable to reach a hospital, he former Chilean president. used in the past by Colombian guerrillas. chased demonstrators with batons, witnesses said. Sudan has struggled economically since (Reuters) said. Several people were overcome with tear Instead they were being treated in a losing three-quarters of its oil output – its gas, while some were bruised by rubber makeshift emergency room inside a home. At main source of foreign currency – when An Irish burger chain bullets and others beaten. some point, security forces approached the South Sudan seceded in 2011, keeping most of Hundreds of young men and women makeshift clinic and fired tear gas into it as the oilfields. claims trademark win blocked streets and alleyways with burning the wounded were being treated, three The protests began in Atbara, in tyres, witnesses said. Some hurled stones at witnesses said. northeastern Sudan, a month ago when over McDonald’s security forces. Many recited the chant that A police spokesman could not immediately several thousand people took to the streets DUBLIN (TIP): A European Union has become the crying call of demonstrators: be reached for comment on the witnesses’ after the government raised bread and fuel regulator has ruled that McDonald’s must “Down, that’s it,” to send the message that account of the Burri clashes. Hundreds also prices to reduce the cost of subsidies. give up trademark rights to one of its their only demand is Bashir’s fall. protested in al-Qadarif, Atbara, Port Sudan, Bashir, who is wanted by the International cornerstone products — the Big Mac — in a Demonstrators also taunted security forces by al-Dueim, Omdurman and Al-Ubayyid, Criminal Court over charges, which he long-running dispute with an Irish fast-food ululating each time a stone-throwing drawing tear-gas volleys from police, denies, of masterminding genocide in the chain called Supermac’s. demonstrator hit police, witnesses said. witnesses said. Security forces have at times Darfur region, had been lobbying to be The decision is potentially a big reversal A live video posted on social media and used live ammunition to disperse removed from the list of countries, along with for McDonald’s, which has argued that verified by Reuters showed security forces demonstrations. The official death toll stands Syria, Iran and North Korea, that Washington Supermac’s sounds confusingly similar to pointing guns at protesters in Burri. A sound at 24, including two security forces personnel. considers state sponsors of terrorism. Big Mac. Earlier rulings from the EU’s of gunfire could be heard. Amnesty International has said that more That listing has prevented an influx of Intellectual Property Office in favor of ‘WHY ARE YOU SHOOTING?’ than 40 people have been killed. investment and financial aid that Sudan was McDonald’s had forced Supermac’s, a string BASHIR BLAMES FOREIGN ‘AGENTS’ hoping for when the United States lifted of restaurants mainly in rural Ireland, to In the video, a demonstrator yelled: “Why sanctions in 2017, according to economists. shelve its plans to expand in Europe. But are you shooting?” as protesters, some Bashir has blamed the protests on foreign Sudan has been rapidly expanding its last week, the office accepted the Irish wearing masks as protection from tear gas, “agents” and said the unrest would not lead to money supply in an attempt to finance its chain’s argument that McDonald’s had not ducked to avoid the firing. It was not clear if a change in government, challenging his budget deficit, causing spiralling inflation properly registered its Big Mac trademark. rubber or live bullets were used. One man who opponents to seek power through the ballot and a steep decline in the value of its It was an unlikely victory for a company appeared to be injured and had spots of blood box. U.N. High Commissioner for Human currency. (Reuters) with annual revenue of about $93 million ($82 million euros)over one taking in $22.8 billion. “The name Supermac comes from when I used to play Gaelic football — that was my nickname as a boy,”he said. “We felt Canadian woman briefly detained at we should be allowed to use any part of my own name we liked so long as it doesn’t infringe on anyone else’s name. McDonald’s, which did not immediately Beijing airport: Reports respond to requests for comment, can appeal the decision. SHANGHAI (TIP): A Canadian woman “It was a shocking, terrifying and senseless a link. The dispute dates to 2014 when whose father is a dissident jailed in China was ordeal with no purpose but to bully, punish The Globe and Mail said Wang was denied McDonald’s — famously defensive of its briefly detained and “bullied” by security and intimidate me and my family,” Wang was use of her phone and computer, and not brands and trademarks — opposed agents while transiting through Beijing’s quoted as saying in an email to Irwin Cotler, allowed to contact the Canadian embassy. Supermac’s application for an EU main airport on Wednesday, the Toronto- head of the Montreal-based Raoul Wallenberg Chinese officials told her she was not allowed trademark for its name. based Globe and Mail newspaper said. Centre for Human Rights. to return to Canada and put her on a flight McDonald’s cited its company name and Ties between the two countries have been China has expressed outrage over Canada’s back to South Korea, it added. many “Mc”-branded products — McFlurry, strained since the December arrest in arrest of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial Wang’s father, Wang Bingzhang, is a pro- McNuggets, McMuffin. But the case came Vancouver of a senior Chinese executive on a officer of Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, democracy activist abducted in Vietnam in down to the similarity between Supermac’s US arrest warrant, which was followed by alleged by US authorities to have deceived 2002 by Chinese agents before being and Big Mac, the only McDonald’s brand China’s detention of two Canadians, on international banks into clearing imprisoned for life in China on charges of using Mac instead of Mc. (Mac is a common suspicion of endangering state security. transactions with Iran. espionage and terrorism, the rights group Irish and Scots surname prefix, meaning In the most recent incident, the woman, Ti- In what many analysts and diplomats Human Rights in China has said. “son of,” and is often shortened to Mc. At the Anna Wang, was pulled off a plane by six believe to be retribution, China has since The Globe and Mail said Ti-Anna Wang was time, the Intellectual Property Office ruled police officers, separated from her husband detained two Canadians and, on Monday, barred from entering China last week when that the fact that both Macs came after a and detained with her daughter for almost sentenced a third to death for drug smuggling she arrived at Hangzhou airport, despite similar qualifier — Super and Big — could two hours while connecting in Beijing en after an unusual and swift retrial. having obtained a visa in August to visit her “result in a likelihood of confusion. (NYT) route to Toronto from Seoul, the paper said. China’s foreign ministry has denied there is ailing jailed father. (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 WORLD 23 Yemen combatants UK’s Prince Philip, 97, escapes start talks in Jordan on prisoner swap deal unhurt from car crash AMMAN (TIP): Yemen’s warring sides started talks in Amman on Wednesday on LONDON (TIP): Queen Elizabeth’s 97- how to implement a prisoner exchange year-old husband Prince Philip escaped that will allow thousands of families to be uninjured from a car crash while driving on reunited as part of UN-led peace efforts, Thursday near the Sandringham estate in UN officials and delegates said. eastern England. Buckingham Palace Delegates from the Iran-aligned Houthi confirmed Thursday’s accident. “The Duke movement and the Saudi-backed Yemeni was not injured,” it added in a statement. government met in the Jordanian capital Police said two people in a car that collided to discuss the swap, which was agreed in with that of the prince, also known as the UN-led talks in Sweden in December. Duke of Edinburgh, were both taken to “The two parties exchanged the list of hospital for minor injuries but later prisoners in Sweden and they’re now discharged. discussing steps to implement it,” UN Pictures from the scene showed a Land spokesman Stephane Dujarric told Rover overturned on the side of the road. The reporters in New York. accident occurred when Philip was pulling Western nations, some of which supply out of a driveway onto a main road, the BBC arms and intelligence to a Saudi-led reported, quoting a witness saying he was coalition backing the government, have very shaken. pressed the two sides to agree confidence- Philip drove former President Barack building steps to pave the way for a wider Obama and his wife Michelle to lunch during truce and a political process to end the their state visit to Britain in 2016. family at events and church services. driving, but after 70 people must renew their war, which has killed tens of thousands of A palace spokeswoman later confirmed He had successful hip replacement surgery licence every three years. people. Philip was at the wheel and was checked by a last year. Outspoken yet intensely private, Philip As part of that effort, the two sides doctor afterwards. He did not go to hospital The former naval officer did not developed a reputation for brusque exchanged lists of some 15,000 prisoners and was now back at Sandringham, the accompany the Queen to a church service on comments and often headline-grabbing for a swap that delegates said would be private country residence owned by Queen Christmas Day last month though a royal remarks during ceremonial events. conducted via the Houthi-held Sanaa Elizabeth in the county of Norfolk. source said he was in good health. A stray comment about “slitty eyes” airport in north Yemen and the Famous for verbal gaffes but generally Kate Williams, a royal historian, said it during a visit to China in the 1980s became government-held Sayun airport in the regarded with wry affection by Britons, would be a blow to Philip if the incident symbolic of his gruff and often unguarded south. Philip married Elizabeth in 1947 and has ended his driving days. “He really loves manner. Even into his 90s, his off-the-cuff The measures also included a plan to been by his wife’s side throughout her long driving and takes a great pleasure in it and comments could still get him into trouble, withdraw from the contested port city of reign. Since retiring from official solo duties were he not allowed to drive he would find such as when he exasperatedly swore at a Hodeidah, a lifeline for millions facing in 2017, he has appeared in public alongside that quite painful,” she said. photographer during an event in 2015. famine, and place it under the control of the Queen and other members of the royal There is no legal age in Britain to stop (Reuters) an interim entity. Hadi Haig, the head of the Yemen government delegation, said the two sides were verifying the prisoner lists as part of a five-stage process before the swap takes Kenya hotel siege over, militants and place. The swap would be overseen by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The at least 21 victims dead operation will require the Saudi-led NAIROBI (TIP): Kenyan security forces elevators and offices as they searched for Palmolive, Reckitt Benckiser, Pernod Ricard, coalition to guarantee that air space is have killed all the Somali militants who victims up to the sixth floor. Dow Chemical ad SAP , as well as the dusitD2 secure for flights, the ICRC said. (Reuters) stormed an upscale Nairobi hotel compound, The other group raked the restaurant with hotel, part of Thai group Dusit Thani. taking at least 21 lives and forcing hundreds of gunfire. Eventually the militants holed up on Hiram Macharia, marketing executive at Greek PM Alexis people into terrifying escapes, the or near the top floor of the hotel, taking LG Electronics, said he grabbed a fire government said on January 20. potshots at those fleeing, he said. extinguisher and headed downstairs after the Tsipras wins Fifty people believed to have been in the BLOODSTAINED TABLES first blast. complex remained unaccounted for on “Then we saw two of the attackers firing at confidence vote, eyes Wednesday afternoon, the Kenya Red Cross Sixteen Kenyans – including a policeman – the elevators and we turned back,” he told Macedonia accord said, raising the possibility of a much higher an American 9/11 survivor, and a British Reuters outside the hotel. “They were firing final death toll. development worker were among the twice at each of the elevator doors and the two ATHENS (TIP): Greek Prime Minister The bloody bodies of five attackers were casualties, police chief Joseph Boinnet said. staircase doors on each floor as they walked Alexis Tsipras won a confidence vote in broadcast across social media as President Three more victims were of African origin up the building. One of them fired at our parliament on Wednesday, clearing a Uhuru Kenyatta announced the end of a 20- but their nationality was unknown, he added. office doors, entered slightly and then moved major hurdle for Greece’s approval of an hour overnight siege that echoed a 2013 Some victims had been dining in the Secret on.” Macharia and some colleagues hid under accord to end a dispute over Macedonia’s assault that killed 67 people in the Westgate Garden restaurant and lay slumped at desks, but one person ran to the roof and was name and averting the prospect of a snap shopping centre in the same district. bloodstained tables, video seen by Reuters shot dead there, he added. election. Somali group al Shabaab, an al Qaeda showed. In its two-page statement claiming WESTGATE MISTAKES AVOIDED Tsipras called the confidence motion affiliate fighting to impose strict Islamic law, responsibility, al Shabaab said: “This after his right-wing coalition partner said they carried out the attack in revenge for operation … (was) a response to the witless Security forces appeared to have avoided Panos Kammenos quit the government on U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to remarks of U.S. president, Donald Trump, and some of the mistakes made during the 2013 Jan. 13 in protest over the name deal recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. his declaration.” attack, when police and soldiers shot at each signed between Athens and Skopje last “The security operation … is over and all Asked about the group’s claim, a White other, then soldiers looted the Westgate mall. year. the terrorists eliminated,” Kenyatta said in a House National Security Council spokesman One private security worker at the scene Parliament gave Tsipras 151 votes, televised national address, looking drained said in a statement: “This senseless act is a said many of the explosions, especially those meeting the threshold he required in the and grave. Kenyatta did not specify how many stark reminder of why the United States followed by a short burst of gunfire, were 300-member assembly. His leftist Syriza assailants there were, but CCTV clips showed remains resolved in our fight to defeat radical Kenyan special forces using small charges to party has 145 seats in parliament while at least five dressed in black, some sporting Islamist terrorism.” blow open locked doors and clear rooms. additional support was gleaned by green grenade belts. Air strikes against the group have About a dozen armed foreigners of various defectors of Kammenos’s ANEL party and One militant is seen in one clip waiting intensified under Trump, but Tuesday’s nationalities were also there, he said, independents. outside a restaurant before blowing himself attack showed that the insurgents retain the including embassy staff and private security “I call upon you with hand on heart to up in a cloud of debris just after 3 p.m. (1200 ability to strike outside Somalia’s borders. advisers trying to rescue clients. give a vote of confidence to the GMT). Another explosion near the entrance Neighbouring Kenya, a hub for Mamadou Dia was on a business trip from government which gave battle, which gate, possibly a grenade, ignites three cars multinationals and the United Nations, Paris for STP Consultants when he ended up bled, but managed to haul the country out before four men stroll by firing assault rifles became a frequent target for al Shabaab after huddled in a room with Chinese and of memorandums and surveillance,” and split into two groups. Kenya sent troops into Somalia in 2011 to try Canadian hotel guests and a waiter. Tsipras said, referring to Greece’s One group entered a nearby office building, to create a buffer zone along its long, porous “They told us by text that the police knew international lenders who kept the where they left a grenade in the lobby, a border. we were in that room and that they would country on a tight leash for years. private security professional present during The dusitD2 complex is home to offices of come, and one and a half hours later, the (Reuters) the attack told Reuters. Then they shot into international companies including Colgate police came to evacuate us,” he said. (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 DO YOU MISS YOUR FOOD CORNER EX-PARTNER ALL THE TIME? reakups suck. Even when they’re totally mutual and you know they’re for the best, they can spike terrible Bfeelings of uncertainty, fear, and regret. Yuck. Sometimes we truly miss people after a breakup because, after all, it’s a loss, and we were used to our life with him. But is it really your ex your missing, or just the idea of him? Here are some signs it might just be the latter. YOUR IDEA OF HIM IS WHO HE WAS You miss the guy that you thought you knew at the beginning of your “perfect” relationship, not the douche who cheated on you. GRILLED CHICKEN YOU’RE CLINGING TO HIS POTENTIAL. Ingredients Maybe he promised that he would change, or that you truly 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 pinch salt and see the person he is inside without all the bull around him. He ground black pepper to taste, 2 cups peach preserves, 3 might be great someday, but you certainly don’t have to wait tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 around through the not great stuff at the expense of your own tablespoon finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon mustard, 4 ripe happiness. peaches, halved and pitted YOU’RE TOTALLY BLIND TO HIS DOWNSIDES Method Everyone has good and bad qualities, but if you only see his Relationships end for a reason. Sometimes when we feel over Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. good ones, you might be a little off track. the top clingy or scared, it’s because you know it’s truly over Season chicken breast halves with salt and black YOU’RE AFRAID YOU CAN’T DO BETTER but don’t want to admit it to yourself. pepper. YOU KNOW HE’S NOT “THE ONE” Stir peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and When we panic about getting out there again, we might mustard in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper. think it’s easier to stick with a mediocre thing, but that’s not You were certain that there’s no future with this dude, but Reserve about 1/2 cup peach sauce. honoring you – or him in the long run. for some reason you’re trying to pretend like that doesn’t Place chicken on preheated grill; cook until golden YOU MISS CUTE TEXT MESSAGES matter anymore. brown, 6 to 7 minutes, then flip chicken. Continue YOU LIKED WHAT YOU DID TOGETHER cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Brush both sides of the It’s super nice to have someone check in while you’re chicken with peach sauce. Cook until no longer pink in working, but do you miss your boyfriend or the Are you sure you’re just not missing the Mexican restaurant the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 more minutes. companionship alone? you guys used to go to? Maybe you’re more bummed out about An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center YOU FEEL SUPER CLINGY not having a date than about the man who got away. should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). YOU MISS SEX Arrange peach halves cut side down on the grill. Grill When we end a relationship, it can be confusing and painful. for 2 minutes, flip, and brush with reserved 1/2 cup Maybe you’ll get back together again one day if the timing is Hard as is it to imagine, there is probably someone out there peach sauce. Continue to grill until peaches are tender, right and if you’re a good match, but it’s unlikely. who is going to be even better in bed than he was. 3 to 4 minutes more. FISH BIRYANI Acne-causing habits you should stop INGREDIENTS 1 kilograms fish fillets, 1 ot washing your face properly : It is important to use cup ghee, 4 teaspoon good medicated cleansers twice a day, but hard powdered, turmeric, 5 Ncleansers and washing too frequently can make the chopped onion, 2 acne worse and face drier. teaspoon coriander powder, 6 cloves, 1 cup Using dairy products on a daily basis : Dairy products have beaten yoghurt (curd), 2 abundance of hormone IGF 1 (Insulin-like growth factor 1) tablespoon sultanas, 5 which is specially found in milk. It can cause inflammation in cup basmati rice, 1 humans. Milk causes insulin spike in humans that makes the teaspoon salt, 5 liver produce IGF 1. This can cause excess sebum production tablespoon cashews, 4 causing more clogged pores and thus, the acne. Try to reduce teaspoon Red chilli powder, 2 inches cinnamon, 5 chopped dairy product consumption. tomato, 3 litre water Using smartphones too much : Smartphones are one of the common causes of breakouts. This is because when your METHOD phone is placed on skin while talking to someone, you press Mix the marinade ingredients, lemon juice and turmeric bacteria into your pores and ultimately, get pimples. So, use and rub into fish fillets. Keep aside for about 30 to 45 ear phones to keep a check on breakouts. minutes. Applying body cream on face : Many body care products can Heat 2 tablespoon ghee in a pan. Saute rice for about 10 give you acne on your face. Some people apply body products good moisturiser? Divya Mehta, co-founder of skincare brand to 15 minutes. Add 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric on their face to get some more beauty benefits. But it is better Epique, shares tips to keep in mind when deciding on a good powder and 3 litres of warm water. Mix gently and bring not to use body products on face. Feel free to use face cream on night cream: to a boil. dry patch of body, but using a body lotion on your face could It doesn't need to have the word 'night' to describe it : The Lower the flame and cover pan with a lid and cook till cause acne. difference between a night cream and any other is that it water is absorbed. Heat 1 cup of ghee. Fry the sultanasa This could specifically be the case if your skin is sensitive doesn't have UV protection or any sunscreen ingredients in it. and remove. Add cashewnuts and fry till golden brown. and the facial lotion you generally use is oil and fragrance-free, Hence you don't necessarily need to use a cream that uses the Fry onions in the same pan till golden brown. Add chilli and then you reach for a scented and thicker body lotion in the word 'night' to define it. So long as the cream does not contain powder, coriander powder and 3 teaspoon turmeric hope to achieve the same hydrating results. sunscreen, works well with your skin type and is rich in active powder. Add 8 to 10 teaspoon of water and the whole Diet issue : Sweet food items may not always be good for ingredients, you are good to go! spices. Mix well. skin. Diet rich in sugar or food with high glycemic index can High concentration of active ingredients : Look for Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring all the time. Add be a cause for acne. Avoid sugar, carbohydrate-rich food and components such as boswellia serrata, coffee bean extract, the fish pieces along with 2 teaspoon salt and saute for starch for acne-free skin. Eat small meals with diet rich in centella asiatica, andrographis, liquorice, coleus forskolin, about 5 to 8 minutes. Pour 1 cup of water and bring it to fruits and vegetables. horse chestnut, oils, vitamins like E and C and other a boil. Add tomatoes and curd. Reduce heat and cook till antioxidants to name a few (in your night creme). In addition gravy thickens. Grease a heavy bottomed pan with 1 Here's how you can choose to these, actives need to be highly concentrated to address tablespoon ghee. Spread the fish pieces, rice and your night cream smartly specific mature skin issues. reserved sultanas and cashewnuts in layers. Repeat Night time is when one's skin gets the maximum rest, repair Deep penetrating and light weight in texture : Ensure the until the topmost layer is rice garnished with sultanas and time to rejuvenate. So always remember to wash and deep cream texture is light, penetrates deeply and is comfortable for and cashewnuts. Cover pan and cook over low heat for 5 cleanse your face before you apply your night time moisturiser your skin. Try avoiding creams that sit on the skin's surface to 8 minutes. Remove and serve hot, garnish with fried for the best results. But how do you decide what constitutes a and don't get absorbed well, causing the skin to feel oily. onions or spring onions. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 25 HEALTH AND FITNESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 BEST SNACKS FOR HEARTY HEALTH nacks are often considered to be unhealthy, but this is simply a matter of selection. When unprepared, most of Sus tend to grab the first thing that we see. Usually, this is always an unhealthy snack as junk food is readily available at every nook and corner these days. Eating these junk foods leaves our hearts open to ailments and poor health, while increasing our waistlines. But what about healthy, heart-friendly snacks? With the help of Dr. Sheetal - Consultant, Sports Nutritionist and Clinical Dietician, we give you a list of 20 snacks that will not only maintain your heart health but also help you shed extra kilos. Mushroom egg white omelet This combination of mushroom and egg white is perfect for your heart health. It is low in calories, delicious and requires not much time to prepare. Hence, it is an all time Prolonged sitting favorite snack. Dalia upma The hara dhania or coriander, and whole wheat flour, makes it a healthy and yummy snack. Dalia upma is a perfect snack to re-energize yourself Pudina egg white omelet may raise cancer because it provides you with valuable fibre, minerals and vitamins. This omelet is prepared with a mixture of pudina and egg Just make sure you use less oil and more vegetables to whites, making it a healthy, low calorie snack. risk in women make it more nutritive. Idli sandwich Whole wheat egg white crepes pending more leisure time sitting is linked with 10 A light twist to the popular South Indian snack we all percent higher risk of cancer, including breast and Made with the mixture of wheat flour, skimmed milk and love. For best benefits, prepare this at home with a low-oil Sovarian cancers in women, says a study led by an egg whites, these whole wheat crepes are perfect for a health and low-salt recipe. Slice the idli and stuff with stir fried Indian-origin researcher. conscious person. vegetables like cabbage or sprouts to make this a healthy "The higher risk was present even after taking into This snack is blended with taste and nutrients, which snack for your day. account body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and other makes it an ideal snack option. Whole wheat noodles with vegetables and egg white factors,"said the study led by Alpa Patel from American Carrot, green peas & brown bread sandwich Cancer Society. This is a savory snack, filled with loads of health Surprisingly, the study that appeared in the journal This is an easy to prepare sandwich and is a great way to benefits. Add variety of vegetables like carrots and green Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention, found no add protein, vitamin A and fibre to your diet. Add a dash of peas to make it association between sitting time and cancer risk in men. mayo, some ketchup, boiled carrots and peas and grill it to healthier. "Longer leisure-time spent sitting was associated with a make it even more delicious. Baked white pumpkin palak higher risk of total cancer risk in women, and specifically Egg white spinach omelet with multiple myeloma, breast and ovarian cancers, but cutlets sitting time was not associated with cancer risk in men," If you are watching your cholesterol level, and a big fan of Prepared with the mixture of white pumpkin and palak the study said. eggs but can't eat them, then this snack is just the thing for makes it a snack full of nutrients and proteins. Add a dash of While extensive research links physical activity to cancer you. tomato ketchup to make it yummier. prevention, few studies have examined the link between When spinach is cooked with egg whites, it makes it a Chicken breast brown bread sandwich sitting time and the risk of specific cancers. perfect calorie cutter snack for the day. Over the past few decades, time spent sitting has Hara dhania whole wheat roti This is a very easy and time saving snack for every non- increased due to several factors, including technological vegetarian. Add a few lettuce leaves and mint chutney to advancements, like computers and video games, and Replace your regular rotis with this healthy alternative. make it delicious and healthy. changes in transportation. For their study, investigators compared leisure time sitting to cancer risk among more than 146,000 men and women (69,260 men and 77,462 women) who were cancer-free. New sleeping pill can help patients Between 1992 and 2009, 18,555 men and 12,236 women were diagnosed with cancer. The researchers found longer leisure-time spent sitting was associated with a 10 percent higher risk of cancer in wake up in response to threat women after adjustment for physical activity, BMI and other factors. apanese scientists have shown that The association was not apparent in men. a new class of sleeping pill that "Further research is warranted to better understand the Jpreserves the ability to wake in differences in associations between men and women," the response to a threat, unlike the study said. commonly prescribed drugs that muffles a sleeping brain's "intruder alert". Even during sleep the brain continuously processes sensory PAGE SPONSORED BY information, waking us if it detects a threat. But the most widely prescribed DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND class of sleeping pills, known as benzodiazepines, makes us less likely to DR. SATISH ANAND rouse in response to sensory input. Former Chairman, Board of The findings showed that millions Trustees, AAPI National prescribed on these sleeping pills would E-Mail: sleep through a fire alarm as someone These include a reduced "hangover Tomoyuki Kuwaki, Professor at the [email protected] vacuuming next to their bed. effect", with DORAs less likely to affect varsity.In the study,published in Frontiers However, the new class of drugs called driving ability the day after use. in Behavioral Neuroscience journal, mice dual orexin receptor antagonists "Benzodiazepines stimulate the that were given the new experimental GITANJLI ANAND (DORAs) more selectively targeted the widespread brain receptor GABA-A, hypnotic drug DORA-22 wake as quickly Former President, India brain's sleep or wake pathways, which which makes us sleepy but also suppresses when threatened as drug-free sleepers— Association of Long Island gives them safety advantages over off-target brain areas—including the and then fall back asleep as quickly as ones (IALI) benzodiazepines, said researchers from 'gatekeeper' that decides which sensory given standard sleeping pills, once the E-mail: the Kagoshima University. inputs to process," explained author threat is gone. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 YOUTUBE REVISES GUIDELINES TO ADDRESS DANGEROUS PRANKS, CHALLENGES iming to let its users know that dangerous viral pranks such as COULD APPLE BRING NEW Athe Bird Box challenge or the Tide Pod stunt have no place on the IPOD TOUCH, USB-C CABLES platform, video-sharing giant YouTube has updated its community guidelines. FOR IPHONES IN 2019? The move comes in the wake of Bird Box challenges that are going viral, and revised iPod touch and USB-C cables for iPhones that urge participants to go around could be on Apple's list of offerings in 2019, according wearing blindfolds. Ato a report from Macotakara— a Japan-based supply "YouTube is home to many beloved chain blog. viral challenges and pranks, but we need "Details on what changes a new iPod touch might feature to make sure what's funny doesn't cross are unclear at this point, but it is long overdue for an update. the line into also being harmful or The report also goes on to say that the 2019 iPhones 'might' dangerous. make the switch to USB-C," 9To5Mac quoted the report as "We've updated our external saying on Monday. guidelines to make it clear that we The iPod touch is largely targeted at youngsters who are prohibit challenges presenting a risk of not ready for a smartphone and its 6th generation was serious danger or death, and pranks that released in 2015 which Apple continues to sell with 32GB of make victims believe they're in serious storage for $199. physical danger, or cause children to "Further, Macotakara says that those who are working on experience severe emotional distress," themselves engaging in dangerous that "egregiously" violate policies with the iPhone's USB-C transition indicate it has not yet reached Camilla, Community Manager, stunts/challenges. their videos' thumbnail images or web the reference design stage as yet," the report said. TeamYouTube, wrote in a blog post late The Google-owned company started links, even if the videos themselves are The iPhone-maker did bring the USB-C cables along with on Tuesday. removing videos of the Tide Pod innocuous, according to the Engadget. the 2018 iPad Pros. Earlier this week, a teenager in the US challenge a year ago. The challenge Users who rack up multiple strikes "Even though Macotakara has a decent track record, but state of Utah crashed her car while involves participants putting their will lose their access to custom like most supply chain sources, it can struggle with details performing the Bird Box challenge being health at risk by eating the bright- thumbnails, and those who get three such as timing," the report added. Source: IANS blindfolded, according to the Mashable. coloured laundry detergent packs strikes in 90 days will lose their accounts The video-sharing platform has seen a known as "pods". YouTube is also completely, the report added. Invite friends to enjoy events surge in users posting recordings of threatening strikes against channels Source: IANS together on Facebook YouTube to acebook is testing a new feature to let users share Mice flown to space may help events that they are interesting in attending to, on remove share Ftheir "Stories" so that they can coordinate with friends and enjoy events together. decode ageing: NASA According to a TechCrunch report on Monday,the test will activity feature involve a new option to "Share to Your Story" that appears ideo-sharing giant YouTube when you visit an event's page on Facebook. has announced that it will "If shared, friends will see a tappable sticker within your Vkill the feature that allows Story that includes the event details and lets friends respond users to automatically share their that they're also 'interested' right from the Story itself," the YouTube Activity on micro- report added. blogging site Twitter after January Friends also can tap on the sticker in the Story to visit the 31. event page. Twitter currently allow users to "There's also a link to the event page built in and a way to share their YouTube activity via- start a group chat on Messenger with friends who options such as going to YouTube responded," said The Verge. Settings, then to Connected apps The test is currently rolling out to users in the US, Mexico and choosing "Share your public and Brazil. activity to Twitter". To use the new test feature, go to the Events page, click Instead, the platform is urging "Share" below the date and time of the event, then tap "Share users to share videos on social to Story". roups of mice sent aboard the missions each year," Roberts said. networks directly from YouTube Friends tap "interested" to say they may attend, and you'll International Space Station (ISS) "This investigation was conceived via the Share button. be able to see these responses. Source: IANS Gmay help better understand the primarily to provide the biomedical Users will see an option to share process of ageing in space and on Earth, research community on Earth with tissues on social platforms right after a according to NASA. from mice exposed to microgravity," he successful new video upload, The The investigation will provide space- said. Star reported late on Saturday. flown samples to scientists from academia, Previous research has shown that However, users would still be industry and government agencies, who spending time in space causes bone density able to add links from their social have agreed to share their data and results loss, immune dysfunction, cardiovascular media to their YouTube channels in an online database that is open to the issues such as stiffening of arteries, and and share videos from pages. public. loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength The platform also stated that this Rodent Research-8 (RR-8) will examine in both humans and rodent models. new update will not affect items the physiology of ageing and the effect of These changes resemble ageing in people that have already been shared on age on disease progression using groups of age on Earth, but happen more quickly. Twitter prior to the removal date. young and old mice flown in space and kept That makes spaceflight an opportunity to Those posted activities will remain on Earth, NASA said in a statement. study—and perhaps lessen—the effects of on Twitter, the report added. "The objective is to expose the mice to ageing. Source: IANS microgravity and track physiological The investigation will keep a group of changes," said Michael S Roberts, deputy young mice (10-16 weeks old) and another chief scientist at the US National group of older mice (30-52 weeks old) on the Laboratory, a sponsor of the investigation. space station for different periods of time— "Tissue samples from space-flown approximately 30 and 60 days—to make it animals are extremely valuable to possible to examine that accelerated ageing biomedical research and opportunities to process more closely. use the space station are limited to a few Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 27 BIZ AND FINANCE FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

TIM COOK SAYS APPLE TO INDIA’S FDI CURBS IN REDUCE HIRING AMID WEAKER IPHONE SALES E-COMMERCE COULD HIT pple Inc. will cut back on hiring for some divisions after selling fewer iPhones than expected and missing Aits revenue forecast for the holiday quarter, according to people familiar with the matter. ONLINE SALES BY $46 BN Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive officer, made the disclosure to employees earlier this month in a meeting the NEW DELHI (TIP): India’s new day after he penned a letter to investors about the company's foreign investment restrictions for its e- recent struggles, particularly in China. During the meeting, commerce sector, which includes giants Cook was asked if the company would impose a hiring freeze such as Amazon.com Inc and Walmart- in response. He said he didn't believe that was the solution. owned Flipkart, could reduce online Instead, Cook said some divisions would reduce hiring, sales by $46 billion by 2022, according to according to the people, who asked not to be identified a draft analysis from global consultants discussing private matters. PwC seen by Reuters. Cook said he is yet to fully determine which divisions Under the changes, e-commerce firms would cut back on hiring, but said that key groups such as in India will from Feb. 1 not be able to Apple's artificial intelligence team would continue to add sell products via companies in which new employees at a strong pace. He also emphasized that a they have an equity interest or push division's importance to Apple's future isn't measured by sellers to sell exclusively on their hiring rates. Source: Bloomberg platforms. Announced in December, just months World Bank Sees Global Growth before a general election due by May this year, the rules were seen as an attempt Slowing To 2.9% In 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to appease millions of small he growth of the global economy is expected to slow to traders and shopkeepers, who form a 2.9 per cent in 2019 compared with 3 per cent in 2018, key voter base and say their businesses Tthe World Bank said on Tuesday, citing elevated trade have been threatened by global online tensions and international trade moderation. retailers. independent study on this”. monthly online sales as a measurement "At the beginning of 2018 the global economy was firing on Industry sources told Reuters the “As a matter of policy, we do not of performance, as they typically make all cylinders, but it lost speed during the year and the ride policy would delay or derail some comment on company specific issues,” revenue from the commissions they get could get even bumpier in the year ahead," World Bank chief investment plans and push companies PwC said. from sellers. executive officer Kristalina Georgieva said in the semi- such as Amazon and Flipkart to create The analysis produced by PwC The analysis also said that by March annual Global Economic Prospects report. new, more complex business structures. showed that the gross-merchandise 2022 the Indian policy could lead to the The World Bank outlook comes as the United States and In a private analysis PwC conducted value of goods sold online could reduce creation of 1.1 million fewer jobs than China have been engaged in a bitter trade dispute, which has based on estimates provided by the by $800 million from expectations in the may have been previously expected and jolted financial markets across the world for months. The two industry and using publicly available current fiscal year that ends in March, a lead to a reduction in taxes collected of economies have imposed tit-for-tat duties on each other's information, it forecast that online retail document seen by Reuters showed. $6 billion. Amazon and Flipkart have goods, although there were signs of progress on Tuesday as sales growth, tax collections and job Then, the sales would dip drastically both sought an extension of the Feb. 1 the two countries prepared to enter a third day of talks in creation would be severely hit if below previous forecasts, lopping off deadline, but a source at India’s Beijing. Growth in the United States is likely to slow to 2.5 per companies changed their business $45.2 billion in the next three years, the commerce ministry told Reuters the cent this year from 2.9 per cent in 2018, while China is models to comply with the new policy. data showed. government was unlikely to agree. expected to grow at 6.2 per cent in the year compared with 6.5 The draft analysis has not been made To be sure, sales would still be Amazon said in a statement it remains per cent in 2018, according to the World Bank. public. PwC India, in response to growing, but at a less robust rate than “committed to be compliant to all local Emerging market economies are expected to grow at 4.2 Reuters’ questions, said it “does not envisaged before the policy change. laws” but has asked the government for per cent this year, with advanced economies expected to grow endorse any of these assumptions or Online retailers often use gross a an extension of four months. at 2 per cent, the World Bank said in the report. conclusions, nor have we conducted any merchandise value, or GMV, based on Source: Reuters Source: Reuters Odds of a hard Brexit have these Asian companies fretting

he growing alarm after UK Prime the town of Weybridge. The Japanese Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal technology giant has a sales office and a Tsuffered a defeat in Parliament isn’t factory in the U.K. just unsettling for British politics. Global businesses are on edge as well. Panasonic Asian companies, whose operations and Panasonic Corp. said Wednesday that it’s investments stretch far into Britain and the preparing for different scenarios to limit the European continent, have a lot at stake as they impact on its operations. It shifted its Europe face higher tariffs and costs. Tuesday’s head office from near London to Amsterdam setback will do little to cure the anxiety. on October 1, and transferred about 10 people Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip from the facility as well. The move was made Hammond has sought to assure business partly to ward off potential negative effects of leaders that their no-deal nightmare scenario Brexit and also because the electronic maker’s could still be avoided, but with only 10 weeks holding company was already based in the left before the UK is due to leave the European Dutch city, it said in August. The company, Union, companies are bracing for a potential which produces televisions, digital cameras hard exit. and tablets in the U.K., won’t move its factory, “Japanese companies should have been a spokeswoman said in October. making preparations for the possibility of a implementing countermeasures. New checks temporarily halt its production in the U.K. if hard Brexit, but now the reality of carrying at the border could disrupt its logistics Britain storms out of the EU without a trade Japan Tobacco out those measures is getting closer,” Hiroaki systems, while tariffs on goods moving agreement, disrupting weekly revenue of 60 Japan Tobacco Inc. said Wednesday it’s Nakanishi, chairman of the country’s largest between the EU and U.K. would hurt its million pounds ($77 million) generated there, assuming a “negative impact” on exports and business lobby Keidanren, told reporters in competitiveness, it said. “We now look to the the company’s Europe President, Johan van imports. “We’re always looking at how to Tokyo Wednesday. government to deliver a clear, legally certain Zyl, said in October. Japanese firm wants improve efficiency in our global supply chain Here’s what Asian companies path forward to avoiding no deal and to tariff-free trading after Brexit, he has said. by taking into consideration cost, taxes and delivering the conditions that support the other regulations,” a spokeswoman said. The are saying about Brexit: continued competitiveness and productivity Sony company sells Camel and Winston cigarettes of our sales and manufacturing operations,” Sony Corp., grappling with questions over in the U.K. and had about 41 percent of the Honda it said. its employees and distribution and sales country’s tobacco market as of September. The Japanese automaker said Wednesday channels, said Wednesday it is closely The sticks sold in the U.K. are made and that a hard Brexit would seriously impact its Toyota monitoring the Brexit news. Its European imported from the EU region, according to the European operations, even though it is Asia’s biggest carmaker has said it would head office is located southwest of London in company. Source: Bloomberg THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

Bejan Daruwalla is world's most famous astrologertoday. He appears regularly on world wide TV shows. Bejan who has been a professor in English, hasauthored a number of books on astrology. India'sPrime Minister Narendra Modi , on March 29, 2012,lunched one of Bejan's books, '2012- End of theWorld? Bejan contributes to a number of journals andnewspapers in many parts of the world which includeBerkley Communications Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological (London) Times of India(Delhi, Mumbai, consultations. He can be reached at Kolkata, Chennai) and The IndianPanorama ( [email protected] and on phone New York and Texas). Bejan's predictionshave mostly been correct and 011-91-8141234275 people the world overrely on his predictions. www.bejandaruwalla.com WEEKLY HOROSCOPE JANUARY 21 - JANUARY 27, 2019 Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: Ganesha says you begin the period on a This is a light and pleasant time. You look You could have power struggles with soft and mellow note. There are pending for happy times and easy social persons of authority. There are strong domestic issues to deal with, like the interactions. You avoid conflicts of any ego drives and you refuse to take health of children, spouse and parents. kind. You keep away from difficult or anything lying down. You could be Elders may need medical intervention and contentious matters. You may even walk overweening and domineering. You could you will be busy raising funds and doing away from confrontations and also be rash and not care two hoots about the rounds of specialists. It is all a part of compromise, take a step back, and agree the feelings of others. Do not resort to life and the package has every aspect. You with the most ridiculous ideas because, in violence. Count till ten at least before you will go through it and emerge trumps. essence, you want to keep peace. Real react, and take deep breaths. The best But, as of now, there are some mountains problems may be swept under the carpet. solution is to avoid situations that are to climb. Virgo: inflammable. Taurus: Capricorn: You may look for mentally stimulating There are expenses and indulgences. You relationships and interesting activities There is more stability ad yet there is could spend too much, and realize it later that keep you charged and challenged. The fleeting depression. We are all filled with when you check your accounts. This could species that adapts to change survives, says contradictions. 'Show me a sane man and put you in a spot. There could also be Darwin, and not the strongest or the I shall cure him,' said Camus, quite emotional issues to resolve. Relationships fastest. You are ready for change, to bob rightly.The human mind is unpredictable could be troublesome. There could be with the waves. The world is changing and can twist and turn any time, anyway. break-ups, separations, divorce and a few every moment and you cannot be obsolete. You could also feel lonely, unloved and other related issues. Just ensure that you You do well on the work front and there is a uncared for. This may not be true in all do not give a handle for anything to rise in prestige. Ganesha wishes you well. probability it isn't, but your mind is made explode in your face. Libra: up. Gemini: Aquarius: There is powerful intensity in all your Your love life sees a new tenor. It endeavors. You want to do new things and You have prepared yourself for the worst. intensifies in quantity and quality. You take risks. There could also be several Your moods do not reflect reality. Your sow your oats as though it is being carted affairs of the heart. There is an inner world is playing with demons. to the black market in the next five independent and rebellious streak, eager to Relationships are a real casualty here. minutes. There will be feelings and find expression, and you want to buck the You will find it unusually difficult to emotions that transport you out of the trend and do whatever is not expected of relate to others, even at the platonic or ordinary, make it all seem like a fantasy, a you. You are impatient and a rebel. You cordial level. You are negative, cold, dream come alive. There are powerful discard what is expected of you and follow insensitive and insecure, with low self- energies at play in various areas of your your own drummer. This could be wild image. This is a rough time for women in life. This is a powerful period and it is up time for youngsters. particular. There could be separations to you to use it well. Scorpio: and breakdowns in relationships. Cancer: Pisces: You get a clearer idea of your life. You get There are no demons eating you up and answers to pressing questions. You are in You take recourse to food and drink, and you are at peace with yourself. You are on an altruistic state and help out without other indulgences. You could also throw a solo run like the great marathon expectations. You look for beauty and may away money shopping and gambling. You runners. You prefer doing your own thing take to music, poetry plays and good films. could also become a recluse and run away and you work wonders. You want to travel You are filled with idealistic romanticism from situations. I must add here that light and fast. There are several in whatever you do. You give in astrology never compels. This is a unfinished projects and your hands are relationships, and wonder why it hurts! general reading, and a lot depends on full. Your plate overflows with work and You compromise all the way and allow your personal chart. Please remember responsibilities. You cannot abandon yourself to be run over, trampled, mowed that there are over seven billion people anything. People depend on you. down. Ganesha smiles in amusement. on the planet and only twelve signs. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 29 SPIRITUALITY FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

induism has both masculine and feminine representative deities of the Hsupreme power of the universe. All major deities have both male and female counterparts. Goddesses in Hinduism are the representation of Shakti, the feminine source HINDU GODDESSES of power in the universe. They are highly revered and powerful. They play a central role goddesses in Tridevi. She is the wife of in the creation, protection, and destruction of Vishnu and reincarnates alongside her the universe. Here is the list of 10 Hindu consort on earth. Lakshmi does not only Goddesses that are the source of the power in represent materialistic wealth but also glory, the Hindu religion. joy, and honor. Her vahan is the owl and also the white elephant Airawat. Kamadhenu Kamadhenu is the mother of all cows and Parvati the goddess of plenty. She is capable of Parvati is one of the goddesses among the fulfilling the truest wishes of her devotees. Tridevi. She is also known as Gauri. She is Her iconography describes her as a cow with also the wife of Shiva and the mother of the head of a woman and breasts, or as the Kumar and Ganesh. Parvati is the rebirth of cow containing various deities inside her. Sati, who was once the wife of Shiva but Kamadhenu emerged in the process of the plunged into the fire due to her father’s great Samudra Manthan, which was the insulting behavior towards her husband. churning of the great oceans together by the Parvati was born as a mortal to Parvat Raj Asuras and the Devas. Cows are revered in Himalaya. It is through constant penance and Hinduism because of the goddess devotion she was able to attain the full power Kamadhenu. Each part of Kamadhenu’s body of Shakti and become one of the most revered carries symbolic importance. For example, goddesses and also the rightful wife of Shiva. her four legs represent the four Vedas, the Parvati is the caring and motherly horns symbolizes the gods, the humps stand representation of Shakti. Her vahana is for the Himalayas, etc. The cow is also depicted as the lion or tiger. worshiped as the mother of the earth as her milk nourishes human life. Durga Durga is perhaps one of the most well- Tulsi known manifestations of Shakti. She is one of Tulsi is the goddess worshiped and revered the principal deities worshiped in in the form of a basil plant. The herb/plant Dashain/Navaratri, one of the most has medicinal as well as mythological important festivals of Hindu devotees. It is importance in Hinduism. The story of Tulsi is also the celebration of the death of often associated with Vrinda and Jalandhar. Mahisasur, one of the most powerful demon Jalandhar, who was born through the third gods. Mahisasur with his power of devotion eye of Lord Shiva became very powerful and was successful enough to get the boon of only threatened the existence of the gods. His being killed by a woman. The demon king power was also a result of the devotion and believed it to be impossible for a goddess to be fidelity of his wife Vrinda, who was an ardent powerful enough to be able to kill him. Durga devotee of Vishnu. In order to kill Jalandhar is thus also known as Mahisasur Mardini (the and save the world and the gods from his slayer of Mahisasur). She is also the wrath, Vishnu decided to take the form of representation of the feminine power and Jalandhar and approach Vrinda, thus causing roles in the universe. Her iconography shows her to comment infidelity towards her her riding the lion or the tiger and holding the husband. This deprived Jalandhar of his Trishul. She is also portrayed with multiple powers achieved through the devotion of his hands and the dead body of Mahisasur being wife. After realizing that it was Vishnu, stabbed by her Trishul. Vrinda curses him to be born as a stone which is the Shaligram. She eventually throws Radha herself into the pyre and is reborn as Tulsi. Parikchya she gives at Ram’s order to prove day of Basantapachami, which is also the first Radha is almost always portrayed alongside her chastity. Sita is the representation of day of spring. Devotees wake up early in the Krishna. She is also known as Radhika or Ganga feminine power and virtues in Hinduism. morning and pay homage to her temples Radharani. It is believed that Radha and Ganga, the river is a popular goddess in hoping to be blessed with wisdom and Krishna are incomplete without each other. Hindu mythology. She is the daughter of Kali knowledge. Radha is the companion and friend of Parvat Raj Himalaya or Himavan and sister to Kali is the fierce representation of Shakti. Krishna, who is also his divine power and the goddess Parvati. She ascended towards She is also known as the destroyer or the one Lakshmi Shakti. While Radha is not the incarnation of heaven to cleanse the sins spread by Tarkasur, who liberates the soul and provides moksha. Lakshmi is the well-known goddess of goddess Lakshmi (the consort of Vishnu), she one of the demon kings. She descended back She is an incarnation of Parvati/Durga. Kali wealth, abundance, and fertility. She is is regarded as higher than Rukmini (the wife on earth to rinse away the sins of the was born to defeat the demon named worshiped during the festival of Deepawali, of Krishna, and the incarnation of Lakshmi). humankind at the request of Shiva. During Raktabeech, who had the boon that each drop the festival of lights. It is believed that the Radha is known for her immense devotion her descend Ganga was held on in the hair of of his blood that touches the ground would cleanest and the most beautiful house will be towards Krishna, which shows the longing of Shiva to prevent the destruction of Bhumi evolve into a new powerful demon. Thus, Kali chosen by Lakshmi on the night of the each devotee to be united with the supreme. It Devi (mother earth) as Bhumi Devi would not is seen as a fierce angry goddess with the festival. Thus, devotees clean and decorate is through the power of her devotion she was be able to bear the waters falling from heaven. garland of skulls, a knife and a bowl in her their houses with lights, garlands of flowers able to achieve the status of a goddess and Ganga to the present day flows as the river hands. During the battle she had to cut during the festival. She is also one of the worshiped by a large number of devotees. through the Himalayas and down to the plains Raktabeech, fill her bowl with his blood and of India. Devotees strongly believe that drink it. She continued doing so and as a PAGE SPONSORED BY dipping into the holy river washes away sins result became very aggressive and and negativity. destructive. To protect the world from her ARISH K. SAHANI anger, Shiva, her husband lay down under her Sita feet to calm her down. As a result, she bit her Serving Since 1972 Sita, also known as Janaki is the tongue due to embarrassment after realizing Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs incarnation of Lakshmi. She is the daughter her mistake. Thus, her iconography also has of Janak, the king of Janakpur. Her name lord Shiva lying beneath her feet and Kali Arish K Sahani (Father) Janaki comes from her birthplace. Janaki biting her tongue. Mandir, located at Janakpur in Nepal is Shiv Sahani (Son) dedicated to Sita. She is believed to have been Saraswati evolved from Bhumi and is also the daughter Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, music, Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) of mother earth. She is the consort of Ram and learning. She is also known as Sharada. and a central character in the epic Ramayana. She is the wife of Brahma. Saraswati is one of 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 Sita follows Ram in his 14 years exile from the goddesses among the Tridevi, which is the [email protected] Ayodhya during which she is abducted by the feminine counterpart of the Tridevs in demon king of Lanka, Ravana. It is this act of Hinduism. Her vahan is the swan or the goose. “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” Ravana, that leads to the battle where Ram Her iconography is portrayed with four hands kills Ravana and saves Sita. She is also two of which hold the veena, a musical “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” remembered and revered for the Agni instrument. 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The stanzas which were part By Dr. Harbans Lal of a common theme were then combined in a section giving the summary and the central n the year 2019, the followers of Guru idea of the theme. I found the grouping of the Nanak everywhere in the world will be thematic sections particularly helpful. For Icelebrating the coming of Guru to this example, Guru Nanak's description of five world with his divinely inspired messages. khands is discussed separately for each and As such, we are enthused to make this then synthesized into the overview of the occasion as an opportunity to open our minds Khand's theme. to the wisdom that Guru Nanak showered You may read more about the book on the upon us and to share the same with our back cover. neighbors next door all over the world. The authors also stayed loyal to traditional The composition of Jap Ji is among the style and meaning that will look familiar to masterpieces of the Guru's compositions. the readers who are acquainted with katha or Therefore, this composition may be exegesis formats popular in the Sikh attracting the most attention of our scholars congregations today. Here the meaning of a today. term is supported with other verses from Jap Ji serves as a prologue to the Sikh SGGS. scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib (SGGS), as I will recommend The Beauty of JAP JI the Jap Ji prefaces SGGS. As a result, Jap Ji SAHIB to members of Sikh congregations in is the most translated and rendered piece of the East and the West. I also recommend the Guru's verses, the first one done right at the current review. know Guru Nanak organized the Jap Ji book to other lovers of the world's faiths, time of Guru Arjan (1563 - 1606). Similarly, They were brief so that the signals may be composition into 38 stanzas that Guru did not such as Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews every world language has been employed for brought out without noise. elect to title except numbering each one of and Christians. They would be attracted to its translation; the most recent translation Most of my friends and the readers of them. I cannot tell you why the most the message of peace, love, good deeds, gifted to me was done in Chinese. AWAT know well the contribution of this translators and publishers started calling sharing, and spiritual uplift. Although the Do we need all those translations? Yes, we team. I did my part in bringing the project them pauries or steps when Guru Nanak text is geared more towards a commoner need most of them as they communicate with and their services to the attention of the reserved that term for many other verses in rather than to scholars or a researcher, it will different sectors of our neighbors. The readers of my blog and other writings. If you SGGS and did not use in Jap Ji. still be helpful to Sikh kathakaars in the present one that I recommend certainly missed this information, please do visit For the language of the composition, the Western world, and the priestly class in deserves its place in the intellectual http://www.awordathought.com to read it, authors chose to retain original Gurmukhi general for comparative religious studies. armamentarium. reflect on it and share it with your friends if and added English transliteration for the new You can purchase 'The Beauty of Jap Ji First, I must salute the team of scholars you are touched. youth in the West not familiar with Sahib' and other books by AWAT and their helpers for completing their project Then the AWAT team took the next step Gurmukhi enough to read the Gurbani text. (awordathought.com), from: under review. They constituted a team that and selected 54 keywords from Jap Ji to Then they added etymology to signify the https://awordathought.com/buy-book/ had come to be known as AWAT or A Word A complete this new book, I am writing about. origin of each keyword. That does help the (Harbans Lal, Ph.D.; D.Litt (Hons) is Professor Thought. For, the Jap Ji translation project They named the book, The Beauty of JAP JI reader to further grasp the meaning of the Emeritus & Chairman, Dept of Pharmacology they picked up several key words and SAHIB. From their website where they have terms prevalent in the Guru period. & Neurosciences, University of North Texas deliberated on each word in the context in been posting the keywords, you will realize I also like the format used for the Health Science Center, Professor Emeritus, which it was exploited in the Guru's hymns. that this project took years of labor. etymology of each word. Here is one Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India, Further, they distributed their rendition to What is different in this book on Jap Ji is example. President, Academy of Guru Granth Studies. their sizeable mailing list for input. Then the vernacular, style and organization of ETYMOLOGY: From Sanskrit satya (true, He can be reached at [email protected]. they finalize their work into the book under different thoughts expressed in Jap Ji. As we truth, promise) ? Prakrit/Pali sachch ? web: https://seekingwisdomblog.wordpress.com) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS 31

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Education Councils (CECs), the The program with the welcome speech byMr. Meditation Forum' created a pious atmosphere. Oath was taken by President Lalit Aery, Vice Citywide Council on High Schools Zahid Syed Commissioner of Human Rights Dr. Anila Midha Past President IALI did the President Shashi Malik, Secretary Hargovind (CCHS), the Citywide Council on Nassau County. Indu Gajwani, the Cultural honors by introducing newly elected president Gupta, Treasurer Rajeev Chaudhary, EC English Language Learners Chairof IALI 2019 welcomed all the guests and Mr Lalit Aery. Mrs Gunjan Rastogi 'Past members: Kuljeet Ahluwalia, Sushil Khanna, (CCELL), the Citywide Council on congratulated the Elected PresidentLalit Aery, president 2018' was presented a Plaque. Mr. Lalit Neeru Bhambri, Ravi Kanta Verma, Deepa Special Education (CCSE), and the EC team and committee members. The Aery thanked the past presidents & all the Goyal, Dr. Ramesh Gupta, Neelam Srivastava, Citywide Council for District 75 presentation began with Seeking God's blessings guests who graced the ceremony with their and Advisory committee members Dr. Anila (CCD75). "Ganesh Vandana dance by Tara Chaudhary", presence. In his speech Mr Lalit Aery Midha &Mrs. Bina Sabapathy. Each applicant for a CEC position followed by National anthem (both Indian and highlighted some of theplans his team will be (Read full story on must be a parent of a student Star-spangled Banner) by Nipun Marwaha. working on to serve the community and helping www.theindianpanorama.news) enrolled in a district elementary or Mantras chanted by Mr. Narinder Kapoor 'chair in the progress of IALI. middle school, while applicants for the Citywide Council on High Schools must have a child in high school. Eligible applicants for the other three Citywide Councils must US discusses potential missile defence have a student receiving the respective services and programs. Parents serve two-year terms. For more information about how cooperation with India: Pentagon to get involved, parents should talk to their parent coordinator, visit WASHINGTON (TIP): The Trump few regions around the world, the Pentagon in reluctance to offer its missile defense system to schools.nyc.gov/Run2019 or email administration has discussed a potential missile its report said there were now a number of India. Given the tough neighbourhood that India [email protected]. defence cooperation with India as part of its States in South Asia that are developing an is in, New Delhi several years ago had Speaking about the importance of effort to deepen the bilateral strategic advanced and diverse range of ballistic and approached US and expressed its desire to Education Councils, Chancellor partnership, the Pentagon has said, asserting cruise missile capabilities. acquire a missile defense system from it, Carranza says: "The only real way to that New Delhi is a “key element” in America’s “Within this context, the United States has particularly the Terminal High Altitude Area create lasting change in our schools Indo-Pacific strategy. discussed potential missile defense cooperation Defense system popular as THAAD. is to work with communities. That's The Pentagon’s announcement in the 81-page with India. This is a natural outgrowth of The previous Obama administration was not why I'm asking you to help make a ‘Missile Defense Review’ report released by India’s status as a Major Defense Partner and very forthcoming in sharing its advance missile difference for our children. It President Donald Trump gains significance in key element of our Indo-Pacific Strategy,” said defense system with India, following which New doesn't matter what language you view of India placing a USD 5 billion order to the Pentagon report on January 17. Delhi went ahead to procure it from Russia. As speak or if you're a new immigrant, purchase S-400 air defense system from Russia, The report, which identifies missile part of its Indo-Pacific strategy, the Trump I encourage you to run for an for which the US has publicly expressed its development projects by Russia and China as administration now seems to be more than Educational Council and help displeasure. major threats to the US, did not give any further inclined to let India procure its missile defense support our students and Noting that the threats posed by offensive details about its potential missile defense system with talks between the two countries communities." missile capabilities are no longer limited to a cooperation with India. The US has shown having already started. (PTI) contd from page 1 Richard Ojeda, former West Virginia State Senator. between "our two countries". The list is expected to grow by the day. Some major Ambassador Shringla in his remarks conveyed warm 2020 US Presidential Election: candidates eyeing Presidency in 2020 are Joe Biden, former greetings from the President and the Prime Minister of India U.S. Vice President, former U.S. Senator; Michael Bloomberg, to President Trump and the First Lady, Melania Trump. Women outnumber men in former Mayor of New York City and businessman who has Ambassador Shringla also added that India was greatly often hinted at the possibility of his throwing hat in the ring; encouraged by the President's strong personal commitment to announcing they are in the race Cory Booker, current U.S. Senator from New Jersey; Beto take the India-US strategic partnership forward. "India and the Kamala Harris, current U.S. Senator from California; O'Rourke, former U.S. House - TX-16; Bernie Sanders, current United States are the world's largest and the oldest Elizabeth Warren, current U.S. Senator from Massachusetts; U.S. Senator from Vermont; Eric Holder, former U.S. Attorney democracies. Our relationship has been nurtured by shared Tulsi Gabbard, current U.S. House rep , HI-02; Kirsten General; Oscar De La Hoya, former championship boxer; Amy belief in democratic values, individual freedom and rule of Gillibrand, current U.S. Senator from New York; Julian Klobuchar, current U.S. Senator from Minnesota; Sherrod law, and increasingly, by strong convergences of interest on Castro, former U.S. HUD Secretary and former Mayor of San Brown, current U.S. Senator from Ohio; Eric Garcetti, Mayor key regional and global issues making ours a truly global Antonio; John Delaney, former U.S. House Rep - MD-06 ; and of Los Angeles; and Terry McAuliffe, former Governor of partnership. I am excited to assume my important new Virginia. responsibility at a moment of great promise and reckoning in Interestingly, Republicans are observing strict silence. India's relations with the United States. Our relations have NOTICE been transformed dramatically under your leadership, Indian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan building on continuous and incremental progress in recent times. Close personal friendship between you and my Prime NAME CHANGE Shringla Presents Credentials to Minister, and the unstinting support from both of you to our I DHRUVIN VARMA, son of KIRITKUMAR President Donald Trump bilateral relations, have allowed the Indian and American KANAHIYALAL VARMA, holder of Indian passport peoples to come together like never before" he said in his No. F2813981 issued at AHMEDABAD on April 15, Shringla to Washington and wished him every success in his written remarks to the President. 2005, permanent resident of India, and presently high responsibilities as India's Ambassador to the United Ambassador Shringla assured President Trump of his residing at, 1054 JACKSON STREET, BALDWIN States. The President fondly recalled his friendship with commitment to expand key pillars of the bilateral relationship 11510, U.S.A, do hereby change my name from Prime Minister Modi and his recent telephone conversation including economic relations and trade ties, defense and DHRUVIN KIRITKUMAR VARMA to DHRUVIN with the Prime Minister. He highlighted the broad range of security, energy, science and technology and global issues, VARMA, with immediate effect. strategic interests and fundamental democratic values shared among others. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 33 TRAVEL FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

ift-wrapped with rolling fields of aromatic tea, canoes sailing down the GBrahmaputra river, or thick jungles with the most bizarre wildlife, Assam is the most charming state in North East India ASSAM: THE HIDDEN lying in the wait to be explored. Wondering where to start? Take a look at these amazing tourist places in Assam to plan your adventure-packed trip to the North East. Grower of the country’s maximum share of tea and home to some of the best wildlife JEWEL OF NORTH-EAST sanctuaries, Assam never fails to overwhelm wanderers with its beauty and tranquility. Kaziranga National Park The Kaziranga National Park is home to two-thirds of the planet’s population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Apart from that, this national park is also a World Heritage Site. It’s vibrant, well preserved, sustained ecology, and a versatile biodiversity is what contribute to keeping this place on the top of the list of tourist places in Assam. Other than the one-horned Rhino, the park draws its popularity from other pleasant surprises like the Swamp Deer, Elephants, Wild Buffalos, Chinese Pangolins, Bengal Foxes, Gibbons, Civets, Sloth Bears, Leopards, and Flying Squirrels to name a few. It’s also a tiger reserve since it houses an enormous population of the royal Bengal Tigers, making it one of the most important Assam points of interest. Kamakhya Temple One of the 51 Shakti Peeths in India, the Kamakhya Temple carries a myth to protect devotees from evil eyes. It’s one of the most popular places to see in Assam for pilgrims and tourists alike owing to its amazing Tantric adoration. Located atop Nilachal Hills, this temple’s main deity is Lord Shiva and Daksha Yagna (Death Incarnation). Majuli Island Majuli’s eye-warming naturescapes make it one of the top tourist places in Assam. It is the world’s largest riverine island as well as one of the most important Satras established Tocklai Tea Research Centre by Sankardeva and Madhavdev. The Majuli Established in 1911, the Tocklai Tea islands are spread over an area of around 452 Research Centre is among the largest and sq km and most of these get submerged oldest tea research stations in the world. All under water during the monsoons, leaving the scientific knowledge that the world holds the bigger islands like Kamalabari, Auniati, about tea, has come from this center in and Garamur on the surface. Apart from Assam. Various researches on the extraction, having remarkable natural beauty, Majuli is cultivation, and processing of tea are also a birdwatcher’s paradise. A holiday in conducted here day after day in order to Assam is incomplete without seeing one of enhance tea’s nutritional value. The center is the most beautiful places to visit in Assam. among the best places to visit in Assam owing to its regular tea processing tours and Hoollongapar Gibbon tasting tours it holds for visitors. Wildlife Sanctuary Located less than 20 km from Jorhat city Haflong Lake center, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven The Haflong Lake is undoubtedly the most for Assam’s Hoolock Gibbon population. beautiful lake in Assam. Located in the heart Surrounded by the Brahmaputra river on one of the city,this lake is the perfect tourist spot side and tea gardens on all others, this that offers travelers the chance to indulge in wildlife sanctuary is among the best watersports, boating, fishing, and even bird spectacles of Assam sightseeing for wildlife watching owing to the thousands of lovers and nature seekers. Other than over 40 migratory birds that take refuge here in species of Hoolock Gibbons, this enclosure winter. Well-maintained and clean, the lake houses Capped Langur, Stump-Tailed falls under the protection of the Dima Hasao Macaque, Pigtail Macaque, Assamese Tourist-Forest Department and Dima Hasao Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Slow Loris, Autonomous Council. Elephants, and so many more species of animals. Padam Pukhuri Hazara Pukhuri and Padam Pukhuri are a Kakochang Waterfalls pair of tanks positioned in the vicinity of the Cascading down furiously between the Bamuni Hills. While Hazara Pukhuri is rubber and coffee plantations of Jorhat, the recognized as the third largest artificial lake Kakochang Waterfalls are a magnificent in Tezpur, the Padam Pukhuri is an island wonder of nature. The main waterfall is park famous for lotuses. Created from an located 13 km from the Bokakhat in Jorhat archaeological excavation in the early 19th and attracts tourists in great numbers year century, this pond contributes to the cool and round. Apart from providing a refreshing breezy atmosphere of the city and is among retreat and a great subject for shutterbugs, the most popular historical places of Assam. this waterfall gives splendid views of the When here, one must not miss out on the ruins of Numaligarh and lush green tea rejuvenating experience on walking on the plantations. Located close to the Kaziranga bank of the pond and witnessing the park’s National Park, Kakochang is among the must musical fountains, toy trains, and the iron visit Assam points of interest. bridge. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 FOR A CHANGE, BOWLING ‘The Finisher’: How often MS MAKES INDIA WC FAVOURITE Dhoni finishes matches in the final over in ODIs

n his 15-year-long career, MS Dhoni has earned distinctions of being Icalled as “Captain Cool”, his tactics are termed as “Mahi way” and he has been hailed as the creator of a newly- developed shot – “the helicopter”. But if there is one phrase that has chased him all his cricketing life, it has been “India’s best finisher”. There was once a time, when commentators, pundits, and fans, used to bet whether Dhoni would finish ADELAIDE (TIP): Former Australia fast bowler Jason the game off with a six. Gillespie feels the current Indian bowling attack, led by Even though he changed his Jasprit Bumrah, makes the team favourites alongside cricketing style, slowed down his run England for the upcoming World Cup. “I think the Indian rate, and started playing more of a attack is well balanced. Bumrah has been rested for obvious “captain’s role” in the latter stage of his reasons but their attack is still quite good,” said Gillespie. career, one still believes in the 37-year- “Everyone offers different things, and you add Bumrah to it, old Dhoni’s abilities to finish off the and they are well placed to mount a challenge for the World game in style for India. And after a wait Cup. I think England are the obvious favourites, but India of six years, Mahi did it again in won’t be far behind.” Adelaide. Gillespie singled out Bumrah for special praise and said After Virat Kohli was dismissed for the young right-arm pacer’s unorthodox action makes him a 104, the onus to take India home was on different bowler from others. “I enjoy watching Bumrah his broad shoulders. Needing 7 runs off bowl. He just ambles in but when he gets to the crease, he the final over, MS Dhoni smacked a big fact that he tries to not leave things to strike rate and deteriorating form. Fans almost has a slingshot action. He bowls at good pace, hurries one off Jason Behrendorff to make life the final ball. Of these instances, only can hope his showing in the second ODI the batsmen up, and he can also change his pace a lot. He is easier before stealing a single for the once has a match gone to the final ball. will calm the furore about Dhoni, at least a very fine bowler,” said the 43-year-old former pacer. series-levelling win. A look at his past The first one came in 2009 against the until the coming World Cup. “His action does stand out. It is a braced front leg, delayed records in the ODI format shows that it West Indies. In a rain-truncated match, Dhoni is just 34 runs away from bowling arm action. It gets you to the crease quickly, and is after a span of six years that Dhoni India needed 11 runs to win in the final becoming the fourth Indian batsman delivers that sling shot. It is what generates his pace. has won the match for India in the final over. Mahi was handed the strike on the after Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and “But you need to be strong to be able to do that. Bumrah is over and remained unbeaten. second ball of the final over off Jerome Rohit Sharma to complete 1,000 ODI robust and fit to bowl long spells in Test cricket. He keeps Coincidentally, the last time Dhoni Taylor and he launched it towards deep runs in Australia. The former Indian his pace up throughout a Test and this is what makes him an took India to a win in the final over was midwicket for the maximum. The game cricket team captain will be joining an exciting bowler,” Gillespie said. also against Australia. Chasing 351, in was eventually finished with Yusuf elite list of players if he manages to The Australian team, which is currently going through a 2013, India needed 6 runs to win in the Pathan scoring the final run on the achieve the feat on Friday in the final rebuilding phase, is eyeing its first ODI series win since final over. Facing James Faulkner, the second last delivery.Later, in 2012, Dhoni third ODI between India and Australia. January 2017. Gillespie said it was the best for opportunity former Indian skipper played a dot ball, hammered a six off Australia’s Adam Virat Kohli smashed his 39th one-day for youngsters to stake a claim in the World Cup-bound and then hammered the left-armer for a McKay to help India cover the 13-run international century as India claimed a team. “Obviously they are missing a couple key personnel boundary. On the next ball, he took a deficit in the final over. dramatic six-wicket victory over from both batting and bowling perspectives. But the team double to give his side the win. In 2013, Dhoni smashed 16 runs in the Australia at a sweltering Adelaide Oval will look very different in the World Cup. So it is a wonderful Overall, it is for the seventh time that final over against Sri Lanka to reach the on Tuesday to level up the three-match opportunity for these players and selectors to look at an unbeaten Dhoni has taken India to a required target of 204. With only one series at 1-1. different options in pressure situations,” said the Adelaide win in the final over in ODIs. Out of the wicket in hand, and needing 15 runs to Skipper Kohli contributed of 104 of Strikers’ coach. Source: PTI previous 6 wins, on three occasions, he win in the final over, the right-handed his side’s runs as they successfully accomplished victories with a six in the batsman smacked a six, a four and chased down their victory target of 299 Malaysia Masters final over, just like he did in Adelaide. another six, in three balls to take India for the loss of four wickets to send the What makes MSD special and his knack home. Dhoni’s innings in Adelaide has series into a decider on Friday at Saina, Srikanth move into of chasing things down late is also in the come after much criticism for his slow Melbourne Cricket Ground. quarters, Kashyap bows out

KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Matter in court, fate of Pandya, Srikanth registered victories in their singles matches to advance to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters. Saina, seeded seventh, outclassed Hong Kong’s Pui Yin Yip 21-14 21- Rahul hangs in balance 16 in her second round encounter. She will now take on second seed Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara. Srikanth, seeded seventh, took 65 minutes to edge past NEW DELHI (TIP): With the Supreme Court adjourning Wong Wing Ki Vincent 23-21 8-21 21-18 and maintain his proceedings on all BCCI matters for a week, suspended Indian unbeaten run. He will now face fourth seed Son Wan Ho of cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul’s wait for a closure to South Korea in the last-8 stage of the tournament. the furore over their sexist comments got longer on Thursday. However, the pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Pulled midway out of the tour of Australia, the suspended Reddy went down to Indonesia’s Ni Ketut Mahadewi Istarani cricketers’ future was left uncertain after the hearing was and Rizki Amelia Pradipta 18-21 17-21 in the second round. adjourned by the two-judge Bench following current amicus Also, Parapulli Kashyap bowed out of the tournament after curiae Gopal Subramanium’s resignation on health grounds. a 17-21 23-25 loss to Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia. “Now that the SC has taken cognisance of the case and Source: IANS already asked the new amicus to come back after a week, CoA chief cannot appoint an ad-hoc ombudsman as it will be contempt of court,” said a senior BCCI official. The appointment of an ombudsman was sought by CoA to investigate the duo’s objectionable comments on women on a chat show. With the bench nominating former Additional Solicitor General PS Narsimha as the new amicus, the case of Zealand series, which starts next week. appointment of a permanent or ad-hoc ombudsman will only Asked what’s the way out now, the official said, “An ad-hoc come up as and when the new amicus takes charge. ombudsman can still be appointed but only after the former Thursday’s developments mean the return of the two ASG decides to take up the assignment and he is convinced players, who have already missed the ongoing ODI series that an ad-hoc ombudsman is a necessity for an early closure against Australia, could well be delayed beyond the New so that the cricketers can resume national duty.” Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019