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Time for action is China's double Why Indian Americans were 5 Cities with Great now: Climate offer is among the biggest winners in Job Markets for 8 change is here 9 opportune 16 U.S. State & Local Elections 17 People over 50 India's Nominee Dalveer Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Bhandari re-elected to ICJ Bhandari secured 183 of the 193 votes in 2017 brings cheer with new balloons the General Assembly and all 15 votes in the Security Council Clear weather attracts large crowds, amid tight security India's Permanent Representative to NEW YORK CITY (TIP): the United Nations, The 91st annual Macy's Ambassador Syed Thanksgiving Day Parade Akbaruddin wound its way through New speaking at a York City to the store's 34th reception to vote Street location Thursday, for Justice November 23 morning. Bhandari (left) at a reception at the Taking flight on Turkey United Nations Day were 17 giant character Photo / balloons including Olaf from Mohammed jaffer- "Frozen," the Grinch, Charlie SnapsIndia Brown and Scrat from the "Ice Age" movie series, along with 28 legacy balloons, 26 floats, 1,100 cheerleaders and Prakash M Swamy dancers, 12 marching bands UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The General Assembly and the and six performance groups, Security Council of the United Nations, on November 20, Macy's said in a news release. elected the fifth judge to the International Court of Justice contd on Page 32 (ICJ) concluding the 2017 elections to the principal judicial The Olaf balloon glides over organ of the United Nations. Justice Dalveer Bhandari, of Central Park West during the India, received the absolute majority of votes in elections - Macy's Thanksgiving Day contd on Page 32 Parade Town of Oyster Bay former Supervisor Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court grants time to Gujarat to apprise it on action against policemen John Venditto faces 21 new charges The Supreme Court bench listed the plea for hearing in One count of securities fraud; one count of conspiracy to the first week of January. commit wire fraud related to securities offerings; and 19 counts NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Friday, November 24, granted six weeks' time to the Gujarat of wire fraud related to securities offerings contd on Page 32 MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Those who mistook a period Supreme Court of India on the morning of Friday, November 24, 2017 Photo courtesy / PTI of lull for an end to investigation in to scandals of former Supervisor of TOB John Venditto may have got a rude shock when Venditto was indicted on Tuesday, November 21 on 21 new federal criminal charges involving securities fraud in the town's public offering of more than $1 billion in securities between 2010 and 2016. In the new indictment, federal prosecutors said: "Venditto caused false and misleading statements and omissions that According to a Newsday presented investors . . . with a false picture of the TOB's report, the superseding financial condition and the quality and integrity of its indictment adds 21 more management." contd on Page 32

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Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Desi Republicans are Delta Jr. urges Trump to rescind his senseless dictate to end Temporary Force of GOP: Cox Protected Status for Haitian Refugees Dr. Sampath Shivangi, Dr. A.D Amar, Attorney Anand Ahuja and Charles Kannankeril honored NEW YORK (TIP): Prakash M Swamy "President Trump's order WHITE PLAINS, NY (TIP): to end temporary Indian-American Republicans are protected status for now being recognized as the powerful Haitians is a needlessly Delta Force in the GOP with their appalling concession to his dedication and hard work in electing anti-immigrant base at the Donald Trump as President of the expense of families who United States, said Edward Cox, need our humanitarian Chairman of the New York State assistance. The federal Republican Party. government should not be Addressing the annual get together uprooting lives or of Indian-American Republican breaking families apart, Committee in White Plains, NY on nor should we be forcing Thursday, he praised the those who came to this commitment of the Desi Republicans nation looking for help Indian-American Republican Committee members stand for American national anthem who smashed the image that Indian- during a desperate time to Americans are always supporters of dissipate the crowd. It's a myth that government are common to them, he return to a country that is Bronx Borough President Democratic Party. Indian-Americans are always said. not entirely prepared for Ruben Diaz Jr. has demanded The 1st Special Forces Operational Democrats and tides are changing, he Within the next two weeks, The their arrival. The that President Trump rescind Detachment-Delta commonly said. Committee is starting chapters in president must rescind his order on ending referred to as Delta Force, Combat Kumar who coined the slogan "Ab Connecticut, New Jersey, and this senseless dictate," said temporary protected status for Haitian refugees Applications Group (CAG), The Unit, ki bar Trump Sarkar" that caught Queens. Before the midterm Bronx Borough President Army Compartmented Element the social media like a wildfire, said elections, chapters will be in all Ruben Diaz Jr. in a statement released to the press. (ACE), or within JSOC as Task Force that all the Modi followers among states with a sizeable Indian Green is an elite special mission unit the 4.2 Million Hindus in the US American population, he added. Chairman Crowley, Assembly of the United States Army. voted for Trump as they saw a Doug Colety, Chairman of Member Simotas, Council Member He said GOP offer freedom, similarity in both the leaders. Westchester County Republican opportunity, lower taxes, fiscal Ven Parameswaran, senior most Committee, Terrence Murphy, New Constantinides call for easing responsibility and local control that Indian-American Republican in the York State Senator, Lawrence Garvey, congestion in LaGuardia Airport's were the hallmark of the success of US and Senior Vice Chairman of Chairman of Rockland County Indians in the US. Indian-Americans Indian-American Republican Republican Committee, Thomas surrounding community are seeking public office like never Committee, said the Indian Koshy, national chairman of Indian- QUEENS, NY (TIP): House Democratic Caucus before all in the past one year of Americans have been building American Republican Committee, Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY), NYS Assembly Member Republican national leadership, he political clout, slowly but steadily Paul Karukkupalli, co-vice chairman Aravella Simotas, and NYC Council Member Costa said. since the days of Dalip Singh Saund and Dr. Priscilla Parameswaran, Constantinides announced November 21 they sent a letter No President in the past had signed was elected as Congressman from founder of the committee spoke on to Mayor Bill de Blasio requesting traffic enforcement legislation and executive orders in California in 1956. the contribution of Indian- agents at intersections along 82nd Street between Marine the last one year like Donald Trump Republican Bobby Jindal was first Americans to the growth of Terminal Road and Astoria Boulevard to ease congestion fighting all odds against regulations. elected to the Congress and later Republican Party. near LaGuardia Airport. Stock markets are shooting in the elected as Governor of Louisiana and Edward Cox and other Republican "This particularly complicated stretch of 82nd Street sky and citizens are feeling safe Republican Nikki Haley was elected leaders honored Dr. Sampath presents a series of challenges to the local community, due under this presidency. Governor of South Carolina and now Shivangi, Chairman of Mississippi to the confluence of 23rd Avenue, Ditmars Boulevard, the Shalab "Shally" Kumar, Chairman she is our Ambassador to the UN the Board of Mental Health with the Grand Central Parkway, and traffic in and out of the of Republican Hindu Coalition, said most important diplomatic post. award of "Person of the Year"; Dr. airport," wrote the lawmakers. Trump would usher in Ram Rajya in Ambassador to the UN was the A.D Amar, Professor of Seton Hall With the ongoing redevelopment of LaGuardia, the the US. Many of the so-called Indian- stepping stone for George H W Bush, University, NJ with "Professor of the officials stressed the need for action to address the flow of American leaders worked tirelessly before he was elected President. Year" award; Anand Ahuja, attorney traffic. against the Hindu rally held in NJ Indian Americans are attracted to with "Attorney of the Year" award "[We] would like to request that traffic officers be last year to endorse Trump as Republican Party because their ideas and Charles Kannankeril R &D positioned at these intersections during peak traffic hours, President by arranging Garbha and of family values, religion, hard work, engineer with "Special Recognition" to ensure the smooth and orderly flow of cars and minimize other events on the same day to entrepreneurship, fewer taxes, less award. congestion," the lawmakers continued. Institute of International Social Development celebrated the '2017 IISD Award Ceremony'

NEW YORK (TIP): Institute of understanding and peace in the Middle International Social Development (IISD), East and other regions. an international NGO in Special From the world of spirituality, Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, emissaries United Nations, celebrated the '2017 IISD of Paramahansa Yogananda and Spiritual Award Ceremony' with the recognition of Directors of Ananda Sangha Worldwide, three eminent personalities from the received the 2017 Global Ambassador Peace United Nations and the spiritual world for Award for their outstanding work in their contributions to the society. The bringing about peace in the world with program was held on November 17, 2017, at their international organization which the Tillman Chapel at the Church Center, teaches meditation and the kriya yoga in United Nations. The theme for the event the tradition of Paramhansa Yogananda. was 'Realization of our one human family The Institute's goal is to attain the UN through spirituality and the UN Goals'. goal of 'One Earth One Family' through Salwa Kader, President and Founder, UN's goals and programs and also instilling International Federation of Middle East spiritual values to uplift humanity to a Peace and Sustainable Development, higher level of consciousness for them to formerly the Director of United Nations IISD celebrated the 2017 IISD Award Ceremony at the Church Center of the United Nations on help attain the UN goals. November 17, 2017. Seen in the photo, from left, Sharon Hamilton-Getz, Vice President, IISD, NY; Women's Guild in Manhattan, was The award was presented by Shomik Nayaswami Devi of Ananda Sangha Worldwide; Salwa Kader, President and Founder, presented the 2017 Global Ambassador Chaudhuri, President, IISD, New York and International Federation of Middle East Peace and Sustainable Development; Nayaswami Peace Award for her immense Jyotish; and Shomik Chaudhuri, President, IISD, NY coordinated by Sharon Hamilton-Getz, Vice contributions in bringing about President. Photo courtesy / Jitendra THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIAN ABROAD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Indian-origin woman officer jailed for maid abuse in Singapore Indian-American Vin Gopal is the SINGAPORE (TIP): An Indian-origin former woman warrant officer in the Singapore Army was on Monday, first Indian to get elected as a senator November 20, jailed for four months and three weeks for abusing and beating her Indian maid. K Rajakumari, 57, who retired after 35 years of service, apologized to Sargunam Jeeva in Tamil and asked her not to in history of New Jersey tell anyone about her ordeal which included being hit by a plastic hanger until it broke. MONMOUTH, NJ (TIP): An evening to celebrate But the police officer investigating the case understood the Monmouth County small-business owner and newly elected language and Rajakumari was caught, 'The Straits Times' youngest state senator Vin Gopal was held on Friday, reported on Monday. November 17, 2017, which was organized by South Asian She was charged for repeatedly abusing her maid in 2012. Registration Initiatives - SARI led by prominent and successful After a 14-day trial, District Judge Imran Abdul Hamid business entrepreneur Ritesh Shah at Monroe Adult Day Care convicted Rajakumari on September 5 last year of five counts Center in Millstone Township, NJ, attended by more than 200 of causing hurt to Jeeva, then 35, in her condominium supporters, volunteers and community leaders. Senator-elect apartment. Vin Gopal won by more than 4,000 votes defeating long-time Jeeva first came to Singapore in late January 2012 but was incumbent politician Jennifer Beck. abused between February and March of the same year. Born in Neptune Township and raised in Freehold Rajakumari had picked her and she was to be paid Singapore Township, Gopal will be the first Indian-American senator to dollars 350 a month without any days off. be elected as a state senator in New Jersey. "It is time for new Vin Gopal is the youngest elected state senator Jeeva, who had studied up to eighth grade and could not leadership to tackle New Jersey's grave fiscal problems to help Photo Courtesy/ Chirag Patel, Universal Photography speak English, was regularly scolded with caustic remarks small business owners and hard-working middle class by Rajakumari by the second week of February 2012 and the families"says Senator-elect Gopal in his appreciation address Patil, Passaic County Freeholder John Bartlett and South abuse soon became physical. to his volunteers, community supporters, business owners and Brunswick Board of Education re-elected member Deven Patel On the night of March 3, 2012, after Jeeva ironed prominent community leaders. He added that Monmouth were amongst the local elected officials attend the evening to Rajakumari's uniform, the employer chided the maid for not County needs a Senator who will battle with the insiders in be a part of victory celebration. Ritesh Shah, a successful knowing how to do a proper job of ironing. She then hit Jeeva Trenton, not just show up and work only for few people. "I will business entrepreneur and prominent pharmacist who is a on her left upper arm with a plastic hanger until it broke. be your Senator who will spend every day fighting to lower Chair of South Asian Registration Initiatives - SARI welcomed Two days later, she scolded and slapped the maid hard on her property taxes, one who will work constantly to eliminate the everyone and stated that South Asian communities in face before pulling her hair and pushing her face against the red tape imposed on small businesses and fight against raising Monmouth County voted three times more than previous window grill and kicking her in the waist. minimum wage increase which will destroy small business election years to elect Vin Gopal and broke the barrier and Jeeva told the employer that she could not "withstand this owners in NJ" said Senator-elect Gopal. He also added that we myth of Asian communities don't get involved in elections or torture any more" and requested Rajakumari to send her needed a Senator who is going to do what's right in funding political process. He mentioned that SARI organized the back to the agent's house. But Rajakumari told her this was women's health care policies, not use the Senate to fulfill their biggest voter's registration, phone bank and GOTV campaigns not possible. That night, Jeeva gestured to a maid in a own personal wishes and ambitions. As your Senator, I will for many months prior to the election which was the integral neighboring home for help and the latter called the police. spend every day fighting against Trenton insiders and fighting part of Vin Gopal's victory. "Our work is not over but just A policeman later heard Rajakumari tell Jeeva in Tamil: for the needs of working people. That is my pledge to the begun as we must continue to engage in a grass root level to "Please forgive me, I won't do this anymore, please don't tell residents of Monmouth County." volunteer for the community and political process to make a anyone about the abuse". Unknown to Rajakumari, the The evening was attended by NJ's 11thLegislative District's difference", added Mr. Shah. He thanked all the volunteers, officer could speak the language. Rajakumari later admitted re-elected officials Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling and supporters and community for their time in helping the first to him that she had hit Jeeva. Assemblywoman Joann Downey and NJ's 33rd Legislative Indian Senator in the state. Amit Jani, young and energetic Rajakumari's lawyer Kalidass Murugaiyan had earlier District's third time elected Assemblyman Raj Mukherjiwere Indian American who is an outreach director for Asian asked the judge to sentence his client to probation, stressing among the many local public officials who addressed the American and Pacific Islander - AAPI for Governor elect Phil that she has had three hip replacements. audience and thanked everyone for their contributions in Murphy also attended the event and addressed the audience For each count of maid abuse, she could have been jailed electing Vin Gopal and urge everyone to stay engaged in the and thanked everyone for their support in electing large and for up to three years and fined up to Singapore dollars 7,500. future to fight against discrimination and help elected more record breaking numbers of state and local officials in New (Source: PTI) South Asians at all levels. Edison Township Councilman Ajay Jersey. NRIs, PIOs don't need to link bank Indian American caught in Indian-American White House Official Macy's money laundering a/c, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI scheme says Trump not anti-immigrant WASHINGTON (TIP): A prominent Indian- NEW DELHI (TIP): NRIs and PIOs are not required to SACRAMENTO (TIP): Indian American, who holds a key position in the White link bank accounts and other services with Aadhaar, the American Suraj Patel, 38, of Long Beach, House, has refuted the notion that US President Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on California, was ordered to pay Donald Trump is anti-immigrant. Friday, November17, while instructing various approximately $925,000 to Macy's after he "First of all, I don't think that the rhetoric is anti- implementation agencies to work out a mechanism to verify pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money immigrant. I think it's anti-illegal immigration," the status of such individuals. laundering in a $3.5 million distribution White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj It said the Prevention of Money laundering Rules 2017 and scheme from which he profited. Shah said. Shah's comments come days after a key the Income Tax Act clearly stipulate that the linking of bank Court documents state that Rampertab Congressional committee passed a legislation that accounts and PAN respectively, "is for those persons who are was a Macy's employee who managed proposes to increase the minimum salary of H-1B "First of all, I don't think that eligible to enroll for Aadhaar". Macy's distribution center in Carson, visa holders from USD 60,000 to USD 90,000 and the rhetoric is anti- immigrant. I think it's anti- It said all central ministries and departments, state California and supervised the transport of imposes a number of restrictions on the work visa illegal immigration," White governments and other implementation agencies should merchandise to centers throughout the that is popular among Indian IT professionals. House Principal Deputy Press bear in mind that Aadhaar as an identity document can be country and in July 2010, Rampertab The bill prohibits H-1B dependent employers Secretary Raj Shah said. sought only from those eligible for it under Aadhaar Act, and began diverting the shipment to Patel, who from replacing American workers with H-1B that most NRIs/PIOs/ OCIs may not be eligible for its has established several shipping employees, there are no longer any exceptions. It also lengthens the no-layoff enrolment. companies. policy for H-1B dependent employers and their client companies for as long an H- The Aadhaar-issuing body said several representations Rampertab even obtained approval for 1B employee works at the company,which means they cannot lay off equivalent US had been received about problems faced by Non-Resident Patel's companies to become third-party workers. Shah said Trump was only trying to make immigration "more merit- Indians (NRIs), Person of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas vendors for Macy's but did not disclose that based" and "reform" the legal system regarding it. Citizens of India (OCI) where Aadhaar was being demanded he operated and profited from the vendors. "President Trump has put forward a pretty serious set of proposals on with regard to various services and benefits. Prosecutors told cincinnati.com that immigration; not just on enforcement but also about reforming the legal system to It said that some Departments and implementing agencies Patel's companies had received more than make it more merit-based right with ideas that work for the US economy and for were asking NRIs/OCIs/PIOs to submit or link their $3.5 million in Macy's shipping and the American worker," he said. "To ask for immigration to support the US economy, Aadhaar for availing services and benefits, despite the fact packaging jobs between July and for asking for people who are coming here to be vetted for public safety or security that they were not entitled for the 12-digit biometric December 2010 and together Patel and threats, I don't think it's a very big leap. I think it's very reasonable. The public identifier. Rampertab generated more than $900,000 supports that," he added. Shah slammed the mainstream media for the "unfair" "The laws regarding submitting/linking of Aadhaar for in net profits from the diverted business. coverage on the issue, which "sometimes" leaves the White House "frustrated". availing the services/benefits applies to the residents as per They then used the proceeds to purchase "There's a tone in the media on this issue which is not fair. The mainstream the Aadhaar Act 2016... Most of the NRIs/PIOs/OCIs may not real estate and vehicles, including a 2010 media is just not paying attention to and is not focused and not giving kind of be eligible for Aadhaar enrolment as per Aadhaar Act...," the Aston Martin that cost $199,000. credit where it's due," he rued, asserting that in today's modern age, the president UIDAI said in a note dated November 15 to central ministries In September 2016, Patel pleaded guilty has many ways to get his message out. and states. to mail fraud and money laundering and "He uses it very effectively with Twitter and other social media. He uses it very It has further instructed the implementing agency to will serve one day in prison, followed by effective with public speaking with taking and when he does a question-and- device a mechanism "to ascertain the genuineness of status six months of home confinement as part of answer session we always say look, the President is his own best messenger," he of such NRIs/PIOs/OCIs". (Source: PTI) his three years of supervised release. said. (Source: PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NEW YORK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 AAPI to hold 11th Annual Global Healthcare Summit in Kolkata The groundbreaking Summit will discuss ways to bring the most innovative, efficient and cost-effective healthcare solutions for India

NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): The 11th annual Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) organized by the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs & Indian Ministry of Health and the government of West Bengal, with the participation of over 50 world renowned speakers from India, US and from around the world, and industry leaders will be held at the famous JW Marriott, Kolkata, West Bengal, India from December 28th to 31st, 2017, Dr. Gautam Samadder, President of AAPI, announced here November 20th. With over 200 physicians from the United States, the Summit is expected to be attended by nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world. According to Dr. Samadder, who was in India recently and had held series of meetings with several Federal and State level Ministers and government officials in Kolkata and New Delhi, said, "To be held for the first time in Kolkata, this year, AAPI Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) will have Victoria Memorial, Kolkata many new initiatives and also will be carrying the torch of ongoing projects as the patients. The Forum will also offer will be held on Dec. 28th at the oldest medical physicians and industry leaders. undertaken by AAPI's past leaders. In insights into managing efficiently the college of Asia, Calcutta Medical College. Many of the physicians who will attend addition, several prominent leaders both growing costs in the delivery of healthcare International Poster Presentation Session, this convention have excelled in different from India and abroad will be addressing the services. With the changing trends and Two Full Days Scientific Sessions (Dec. 29- specialties and subspecialties and occupy Summit, including the President of India and statistics in healthcare, both in India and US, 30), Workshops, CEO Forum, Women's high positions as faculty members of medical the Chief Minister of West Bengal." we are refocusing our mission and vision, Forum, Specialty Workshops on Dec. 31st. schools, heads of departments, and According to him, GHS will have several AAPI would like to make a positive Continuing its tradition of providing the executives of hospital staff. The GHS offers prominent leaders from India and the US, meaningful impact on the healthcare much-needed training to First Responders, an opportunity to meet directly with these who will address the conference and interact delivery system both in the US and in India," American University of Antigua (AUA) physicians who are leaders in their fields and with the delegates. With world renowned he added. College of Medicine will offer the AUA's play an integral part in the decision-making artists performing on stage, the delegates at According to Dr. Suresh Reddy, Vice Emergency Medicine Training Centre process regarding new products and the Summit will be treated to an President of AAPI, "The essence of AAPI is (EMTC) developed a First Aid and CPR services. exceptionally high quality cultural educational. That translates into numerous courses for first responders, including fire The GHS Pre-Summit (DUBAI) at the Hyatt extravaganza. The Summit will also result in Continuing Medical Education and non-CME fighters, policemen, and EMTs from West Regency from December 24-28, 2017, will the inauguration of the first ever free AAPI seminars by experts in their fields. CME will Bengal at the KPC Medical College. According provide a unique Christmas Dinner Cruise, sponsored health clinic in the state of West provide comprehensive and current reviews to Dr. Samadder, AUA President and Co- City tour to Palm Island, Khalifa Tower, Burj Bengal, serving thousands of people from the and guidelines for the diagnosis and founder, Neal Simon will participate in the Hotel, Dubai mall, Dubai Museum, etc. north-eastern region of India. treatment of various disease states to reduce panel discussion at the Summit's Healthcare Desert Safari including camel ride and belly Dr. Naresh Parekh, President-Elect of morbidity and mortality and achieve cost & Hospital CEO Forum, which[PPK1] will dancing shows. The Post GHS TOUR to the AAPI, "Many of the physicians who will effective quality care outcomes. At the end of discuss how to establish and maintain a heavenly Bhutan from January 1-4, 2018, will attend this convention have excelled in the activity, it is expected that attendees will patient-centric approach on the operational take delegates to the world renowned and different specialties and subspecialties and gain an understanding of the causation, and academic levels of organizations. ancient Takshang Monastery, Hike in Tiger's occupy high positions as faculty members of diagnosis and the best clinical practices for Panelists will generate a white paper with Nest, Buddha Dordenma, National Heritage medical schools, heads of departments, and the management of the diverse group of recommendations to the Ministry of Health museum & Dochula. For those who want to executives of hospital staff. The GHS offers diseases discussed during this program." and the Government of India for broader enjoy the beautiful Assam, can tour this an opportunity to meet directly with these Dr. Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, Secretary of implementation. "The nation of India has beautiful state of Assam from January 4-8, physicians who are leaders in their fields and AAPI, pointed out some of the major contributed greatly to the field of medicine 2018, touring Kaziranga National Park play an integral part in the decision-making highlights of the Summit: "Other major internationally.In light of this and in keeping including Rhino Park, Nehru Stadium, process regarding new products and highlights of the Global Healthcare Summit with AUA's commitment to increasing Assam Rajyik State Museum, Guwahati services," he said. include, interactive roundtables, clinical diversity in the medical field, we consider Market, Kamakhya Temple and dinner at the This international healthcare summit is a practice workshops, scientific India's medical community to be a major Governor's Mansion. The Summit will also progressive transformation from the first poster/research session and meet-the-expert component of our institution's success" said offer everyday Guided Tours and Evening Indo-US Healthcare Summit launched by sessions. The Summit will facilitate Simon. Entertainments to the delegates, and will AAPI USA in 2007. Providing a forum for dissemination and exchange of best According to Dr. Ajay Lodha, immediate conclude with a special New Year's Eve gala innovative opportunities for learning, practices including a special session on past-President of AAPI, "GHS 2017 will party, welcoming the New Year 2018 with networking and giving back to our Public-Private Partnership featuring AAPI include a scientific program developed by family, fun and entertainment. motherland that have now enabled us to plan Healthcare Charitable showcase & leading experts with contributions by the "With the changing trends and statistics in ahead and prepare for an outstanding event innovation," he said. Scientific Advisory Board and International healthcare, both in India and US, we are with 200 very prominent and talented Dr. Anupama Gotimukula, Treasurer of Scientific Committee, which will include refocusing our mission and vision of GHS, physicians and surgeons from abroad, in AAPI, said, "The much anticipated Women's high priority areas like Cardiology, Diabetes, and AAPI would like to make a positive addition to the hundreds of physicians from Leadership Forum scheduled for Dec 30, 2017 Oncology, Surgery, Mental Health, Maternal meaningful impact on the healthcare in India, who are very passionate about serving is designed to conduct a "Town Hall" session and Child Health, Allergy-Immunology and India," Dr. Samadder said. "In our quest to their homeland, mother India, Dr. Parikh with a group of highly successful Women Lung Health, Health Information Technology fulfill the mission of AAPI, we are proud to added. Leaders representing a diversity of (HIT), and the impact of co-morbidities." share best practice and experiences from Dr. Ashok Jain, Chair of BOT, AAPI, said, professions, involving public, private and This Summit will display how well the leading experts in the world and develop "The Summit will also feature a CEO Forum, government organizations. The theme for the Indian doctors have shown themselves as an actionable plans for launching where a galaxy of CEOs from around the forum is Women Empowerment in the 21st effective force in the medical world in USA. demonstration projects that enable access to world from hospitals, teaching institutions century, with the speakers planned to be With the objective of enabling people in India affordable and quality healthcare for all and major healthcare sectors, including discussing the role and opportunity for to access high quality, affordable, and cost- people. To accomplish this mission, AAPI is pharmaceutical, medical devices and Women to address a major challenge effective world class health services, the backed by leading healthcare experts and technology, will join to explore potential presented by high rates of infant and Summit to be held in collaboration with the professional associations, including Indian opportunities for collaboration. The CEO maternal mortality, areas around public Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Affairs and Indian Development Foundation Forum will focus on the changing trends in awareness, education and access to Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs & Overseas Indians," he added. For more the healthcare sector and they impact the healthcare." Ministry of Health, will have participation information on Global Health Summit, providers, hospitals and corporations as well The Young Physicians Research Forum from some of the world's most well-known please visit www.aapiusa.org. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 7 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

GUEST COMMENT AS I SEE IT Time for action is now: Climate Politics and Padmavati Chief Ministers cannot cite law and order threats as an change is here excuse to curb free expression The smog that choked millions did not stop at the iven the violence and the threats, it is perhaps not surprising that the producers of Padmavati have decided India-Pak or India-Nepal borders. Nor at the borders Gto 'voluntarily' defer its release. But irrespective of how of Indian states. What matters for India is not this changed timetable plays out, the conduct of politicians over “merely electoral victories for PM Modi, but what he does the past few days has been cynical and deeply unmindful of the By KC Singh with the power he wields. Instead of tilting at windmills, rule of law. In February 1989, days after Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran had issued a fatwa against him for his novel The Satanic oxic smog lingered over North why does he not start with "swacch" air? To do that he Verses, Salman Rushdie published an open letter to Rajiv Gandhi, India in the first half of needs an integrated plan that is greener and yet then Prime Minister. He reminded the Prime Minister that his TNovember, dissipating after equitable for the farmer, the worker, the urbanite and book had already been banned in India in October 1988, under the showers and strong winds. The air the entrepreneur", says the author. Customs Act, and that while issuing the curb on its import the quality in New Delhi and the NCR Finance Ministry clarified that the "ban did not detract from the remains poor as Particulate Matter (PM Smog over Delhi literary and artistic merit of Rushdie's work". "Thanks for the 2.5) hovers above safe limits. First to be good review," wrote Rushdie, adding that it appeared "as if your blamed were farmers of Punjab and Government has become unable or unwilling to resist pressure Haryana, although stalk burning after from more or less any extremist religious grouping". It is worth paddy harvesting is done across many recalling that letter, as it provides a benchmark to map the race to states, and in Pakistan. Climate experts the bottom in the current row over Padmavati. Today,as a number later argued that the crisis was of Chief Ministers across north India rail against the film and exacerbated by a sandstorm in Arabia, threaten to disallow its screening without requisite cuts, there is well to India's west. no longer even that perfunctory clarification that their action has The political drama that followed nothing to do with the artistic merit of the film. And it is no reflects lack of accountability among longer the case that the governments are unwilling to resist Indian leaders. The chief ministers of pressure from extremist groups such as the Karni Sena. Chief Delhi, Haryana and Punjab commenced Ministers now are actually rallying opinion against the film to a blame-thy-neighbor game. Arvind whip up caste and religious anxieties. Kejriwal sought meetings with the other Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh has forged an absurd two hoping to escape being pilloried, equivalence between "those giving death threats" and Sanjay normal for any mishap in Delhi even Leela Bhansali, the film's director, for "hurting public though both the Lieutenant-Governor sentiments". Vijay Rupani in Gujarat has taken a cue from and the Union government plead before Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Madhya Pradesh and called for a ban. the Supreme Court that he has no This is in complete disregard of the Supreme Court judgment in powers. Punjab CM Capt Amarinder S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram that the state cannot cite Singh only wanted the PM to convene a action on "nationally determined with 137 nations of the G-77 plus China, concerns about a "hostile audience" in curbing freedom of meeting as he needed thousands of contributions" (NDCs) under the 2015 to make developed countries concede expression. Vasundhara Raje of Rajasthan, in fact, has argued crores to coax his farmers to not burn Paris Agreement on climate change. that acceptance by developing nations of that the "censor board" must go beyond just certifying a film, and stubble. The CM of Haryana, ML Ironically, India and China having come voluntary commitment at Paris was should be mindful of the possible results after its release. And Khattar met Kejriwal after some on board at Paris on President Barack contingent on the developed nations Amarinder Singh in Punjab has said he opposes a ban but dithering. But PM Modi was not seen or Obama's urging by giving up their cutting emissions and providing finance "cinematic license" cannot extend to twisting "historical facts". heard. What "baat", if any, was in his standard developing country chant that for adaptation and mitigation by the The fact that these open appeals against cinematic expression are "mann" could only be deciphered from "polluters pay", now found themselves developing world. At Paris, developed going mostly unchallenged across the political spectrum carries his intervention at the East Asia left holding the baby as President Trump nations promised $100 billion by 2020 to dark forebodings. The issue here is no longer Padmavati, its Summit in the Philippines on November walked out of the accord. Fortuitously, help dispense green technologies. artistic merit or the factuality or otherwise of multiple retellings 14, or at election rallies in Gujarat. US withdrawal is not implementable Canada and the UK formed this time at of the narrative. What is of real concern is the spectacle of state There was naturally no mention of the before November 4, 2020 - a day after the Bonn a 19-nation alliance to phase out functionaries ignoring their constitutional responsibility in crisis across North India. next US presidential election. The coal power by 2030. upholding free expression, and placing themselves alongside But the issue is broader than a tri- leadership of climate change action thus Nuclear power, once considered the those out to intimidate, and release sectarian furies. state squabble. The pollution levels in falls on Europe and the big emitters, answer to clean energy, is being PM Modi's own constituency, Varanasi, India and China. Germany, the biggest abandoned by the developed world. Two (THE HINDU) at the far end of UP were equally European economy and host at Bonn, new reactors - Westinghouse's AP1000 hazardous. Senator Sherry Rehman, conceded that it would be unable to meet and Areva's EPR - are about to be THE INDIAN PANORAMA senior leader of Pakistan People's Party its commitment to reduce greenhouse- commissioned in China and Finland, PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: NEW YORK : Chitagam and friend of the late Benazir Bhutto, gas emissions to 40 per cent below the respectively. They are considered Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja FRESNO: Tarlochan Singh bemoaned in The Express Tribune that 1990 level, by 2020. That is due to its proofed against natural disasters, terror VICE PRESIDENT: Chitagam Saluja DALLAS: Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit "half of Pakistan is enveloped in a nasty reliance on coal for power production attacks or even missile hits. India will CHIEF EDITOR: Prof Indrajit S. Dhillon toxic smog". She argued that these due to its decision to abandon nuclear have to choose a middle path between Saluja OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS weather vagaries were attributable to power generation after the Fukushima reducing dependence on thermal power ASSISTANT EDITOR: Bidisha Roy DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: climate change which was costing nuclear disaster as well as its strong and choosing renewables plus nuclear GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Ashishpal Singh Pakistan 6 per cent of GDP. Quoting a growth and low oil prices. power. The obvious conclusion is that CHANDIGARH: Manjit Sidhu Om Parkash Malik UNDP report, she warned that Pakistan, UN climate chief Patricia Espinosa India needs to reassess its relations with LUDHIANA: A.S. 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Views published in the newspaper Government was planning to do. killed 90 per cent of life in the ocean and is skewed in favor of the last. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Coincidently, nearly 200 nations 75 per cent on land. (The author is a former Secretary, newspaper. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part converged on Bonn for the review of India and China succeeded, along without permission in writing from The Indian Panorama is prohibited. Ministry of External Affairs) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 PERSPECTIVE 9 China's double offer is opportune India should consider Chinese twin offers on BRI route and border dispute since they address its military and strategic concerns. The timing of the Chinese offer is opportune. In December, the foreign ministers' trilateral By Pravin Sawhney meeting between India, China and Russia is to be held in Delhi followed by the 20th round of border resolution talks between special representatives of India and China. The Chinese his could well be India's opportunity to interlocutor,“ Yang Jeichi, has been elevated as member of the Politburo of the Communist Party manage China. In an interesting of China", says the author Tgesture, China has offered to assuage India's sovereignty concern on the Belt and Pacific as the Indo-Pacific has sought Road Initiative (BRI). China has also proposed maritime partnership with India from East to start a series of dialogues for an "early Asia - with the pivot in ASEAN -across the harvest" on the disputed border issue, Indian Ocean Region. The US has also provided India agrees to consider finding proposed connectivity on land and sea to common ground between its Act East policy counter the BRI. and other development strategies, and the Important issues BRI. Both Chinese proposals have come from its While all this appears exciting, India Ambassador in India, Luo Zhaohui. "We can should consider three issues: change the name of the China Pakistan 1 Its national power (economic, military Economic Corridor (CPEC). Create an and technological) does not compare favorably alternate corridor through Jammu and with China; the Indian Navy warships lack Kashmir, Nathu la (pass) or Nepal to deal with long-legs, numbers and endurance. Not to India's concerns," he said at Jawaharlal forget its limited annual allocations and an Nehru University in New Delhi. Earlier, he unenviable shipbuilding industry. wrote in this newspaper (November 16), 2 The BRI is a strategic threat since it making a connection between the BRI and Act impedes India's rise by getting its East policy. In what may not be a coincidence, neighborhood and "extended neighborhood" the Russian Ambassador in India, Nokolay on board the BRI. Soon, this would translate Kudashev, said that China and India should into military threat for India (on land and talk on the BRI and set aside their differences seas) since the People's Liberation Army in favor of economic cooperation. military moniker called the Line of Actual Moreover, India has two strategic concerns would develop defense ties with nations that The timing of the Chinese offer is Control (LAC), which can be shifted by - the said and the unsaid. The said one is about have joined the BRI to protect its own people, opportune. In December, the foreign military force by the powerful side, India is the CPEC which passes through territory held assets, infrastructure and interests there. ministers' trilateral meeting between India, constantly worried about intrusions and by Pakistan, but is claimed by India. China 3 The US administration, with its China and Russia is to be held in Delhi transgressions by Chinese troops. has responded by saying that a mutually withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific followed by the 20th round of border This is why, departing from protocol, PM acceptable route could be formulated. The Partnership and 'America First' policy, has resolution talks between special Narendra Modi, during Xi Jinping's visit to unsaid concern, which is the trickier, is this: handed over the economic leadership of the representatives of India and China. The India in September 2014, publicly sought India believes that joining the BRI would limit Asia-Pacific to China. This has resulted in a Chinese interlocutor, Yang Jeichi, has been clarification on the LAC at the joint press its strategic options necessary for its rise. The review of the regional balance-of-power by US' elevated as member of the Politburo of the conference. Unlike the present LAC, best option, India believes is to partner with allies Japan, South Korea and Vietnam, who Communist Party of China. transgressions on an agreed LAC - a de facto the US, and other like-minded democracies are gravitating towards China. India's military anxiety border - would be an act of aggression and friendly nations, in ensuring that the Since these nations are hedging their bets, tantamount to a declaration of war. Since present regional architecture does not get does it make sense for India to position itself India should consider the Chinese offer China did not want to lose the advantage of upended by the BRI. as China's rival, especially when China is a since it could address India's two core exercising military coercion by sauntering India, therefore, has announced its Act East power which cannot be contained? India's concerns: military and strategic. Let's start across the LAC at will, it rejected Modi's policy with connectivity,trade and security as interests would be better served by with the military anxiety. Given the proposal. This proposal, which is the best that its three pillars. Its other development considering the Chinese double offer. unbridgeable gap between the Indian and India could get short of the border resolution strategies include Sagarmala, Spice Route and Strategic hedging or as the foreign secretary,S Chinese military power; the fact that the (which is unlikely anytime soon), could be the Mausam initiatives, the Asia-Africa sea Jaishankar, recently said, "rigidity of disputed border is neither agreed on maps nor "early harvest" hinted by Luo in exchange for corridor with Japan, and the Quadrilateral - positions no longer holds" should be adopted ground; that the terrain favors China owing to India considering the BRI. India, the US, Japan and Australia - dialogue soonest. better infrastructure and acclimatization of for strategic and maritime cooperation. Strategic concerns (The author is editor, Force) troops; and above all, that the border has a Moreover, the US, by renaming the Asia- HAITIANS AND OTHER REFUGEES DESERVE AMERICA'S HELP

BY ALBERT BALDEO incapable of repatriating tens of thousands of people. remain until July 22, 2019, but could face deportation after "Our country has been the leading provider of Conscious of, and humbled by, its people's suffering, the that date. This is unconscionable, and a more humane Haitian government had asked the Trump administration to solution must be found. humanitarian aid for refugees" -Elizabeth Esty extend the protected status. After all, America has a El Salvador has the largest group of Temporary Protected "I believe in the promise of America. Being a Cuban conscience. Haitians are the second-largest group of Status beneficiaries in the United States, nearly 200,000 foreigners with temporary status. The protection is extended people. The Department of Homeland Security is scheduled refugee, having come here when I was eight, I know that to people already in the United States who have come from to announce next month whether it will rescind or renew this is a shining city on the hill" -Ileana Ros-Lehtinen countries severely affected by natural disasters or armed protection for that country, which is plagued with gang conflict that prevents their citizens from returning or violence and high unemployment. The protection applies to "I have been a foreigner all my life, first as a daughter of prevents their country from adequately receiving them. Salvadorans who were in the United States without diplomats, then as a political refugee and now as an Roughly 40,000 people who lost their homes in the permission on February 13, 2001, and was granted after immigrant in the U.S. I have had to leave everything earthquake still live in camps for the displaced, and a cholera deadly earthquakes destroyed their home country. epidemic killed thousands of people in the aftermath of the Protections for Nicaraguans ended last month, and similar behind and start anew several times, and I have lost most earthquake. Struggling to recover from the earthquake, they protections for Hondurans loom large. These countries' of my extended family"-Isabel Allende relied heavily on the money expatriates send to them back citizens living in here need help and humanitarian home to survive, but that lifeline will now be cut from them. consideration also. he recent attack on immigrants and minorities by the Moreover, the decision to end the program will uproot the Others who now benefit include people from Nepal, Trump administration to end temporary protected lives of Haitians who have been in the United States for years, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen, and the Tstatus and send 60,000 Haitians back to suffering and most of whom live in Florida, home to roughly two-thirds of Trump administration must not continue to err on the side of pain in their country-the poorest country in the Western Haitian TPS enrollees. Haitians sent home will face dire cruelty and hostility to these nationals. That's not the Hemisphere, is the latest in an alarming trend. Haiti cannot conditions, including lack of housing, inadequate health America we want, nor is that the America we have been! provide for them, and this decision is inhumane and services and unemployment. It will precipitate double (Albert Baldeo is a civil rights activist and community unconscionable. This status was extended to Haitians, as hardship. advocate. As President of the Baldeo Foundation and Liberty America has done in the past with several other countries, Indeed, a permanent legislative solution must be found Justice Center, he has continued to fight for equal rights, after a destructive earthquake hit the island nation in 2010. within the 18-month grace period. The move means that the dignity and inclusion in the decision-making process. He can With its poor economy, infrastructure and resources, Haiti is Haitians given temporary protected status, or TPS, may be contacted at the Baldeo Foundation: (718) 529-2300) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Islamic schools in Pakistan plagued by sex abuse of children Hafiz Saeed walks free, says he will KEHRORE PAKKA (TIP): Kausar Parveen struggles through tears as she remembers the blood-soaked pants of her fight for 'Kashmir cause' 9-year-old son, raped by a religious cleric. Each time she begins to speak, she stops, swallows hard, wipes her tears and begins again. LAHORE (TIP): Mumbai attack The boy had studied for a year at a nearby Islamic school in mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) the town of Kehrore Pakka. In the blistering heat of late April, chief Hafiz Saeed on Thursday walked in the grimy two-room Islamic madrassa, he awoke one night from house arrest as a free man and to find his teacher lying beside him. moments after the release he said he will "I didn't move. I was afraid," he says. gather people across Pakistan for the The cleric lifted the boy's long tunic-style shirt over his "cause of Kashmir" and help the head, and then pulled down his baggy pants. Kashmiris secure "freedom". "I was crying. He was hurting me. He shoved my shirt in my The JuD head, who carries a bounty of mouth," the boy says, using his scarf to show how the cleric $10 million announced by the US+ for his tried to stifle his cries. He looks over at his mother. role in terror activities, was set free after "Did he touch you?"' He nods. "Did he hurt you when he the Pakistan government decided touched you?" "Yes," he whispers. against detaining him further in any "Did he rape you?" He buries his face in his scarf and nods case. He has been under detention since yes. January this year. Parveen reaches over and grabs her son, pulling him toward "I was detained for 10 months only to her, cradling his head in her lap. stop my voice for Kashmir," Saeed told Sexual abuse is a pervasive and longstanding problem at his supporters who gathered outside his madrassas in Pakistan, an AP investigation has found, from residence to celebrate his release. the sunbaked mud villages deep in its rural areas to the heart The Judicial Review Board of Punjab of its teeming cities. But in a culture where clerics are province comprising judges of the powerful and sexual abuse is a taboo subject, it is seldom Lahore High Court (LHC) had "Hafiz sahib received his release order made on the 'public safety law'. discussed or even acknowledged in public. (AP) unanimously ordered Saeed's release on from the jail officials. Now he is a free The board refused to give further the completion of his 30-day house man," Ahmad said. He said after his extension to the detention of Saeed's Nepal-India border to be sealed arrest which expired tonight. release Saeed thanked to his supporters aides. They were set free last month. "I fight the case of Kashmiris. I will gathered outside his house. Under the law, the government can for 72 hours ahead of polls gather the people from across the "Saeed has been freed as the Punjab detain a person for up to three months country for the cause of Kashmir. And government decided not to detain him under different charges but for KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal will shut its border crossings we will try to help Kashmiris get their further in any other case," a top official extension to that detention it needs with India from Friday for 72 hours ahead of the first phase of destination of freedom." in the government told PTI. approval from a judicial review board. parliamentary and provincial assembly elections on Saeed said he was detained when he He said after a long deliberation by The JuD is believed to be the front November 26 for security reasons. announced a month of solidarity for the officials concerned it has been organisation for the banned Lashkar-e- Nepal is holding provincial and parliamentary elections in Kashmiris this January. He used the decided to follow the review board's Taiba (LeT) which is responsible for two phases on November 26 and December 7. release order to buttress his claims of decision. carrying out the Mumbai attack. The elections are seen as the final step in Nepal's transition "innocence". Official sources said that Saeed's Saeed was put under house arrest to a federal democracy following a decade-long civil war till "I am very happy that none of the release would invite strong criticism after the Mumbai terror attack in 2006 that claimed more than 16,000 lives. allegations against me proved as three from India and the US.+ "How will the November 2008 but he was freed by court According to officials, the crossing points with India will be judges of the LHC ordered my release PML-N government handle the foreign in 2009. sealed from Friday morning till the evening of Sunday, ...India had levelled baseless allegations pressure to again detain Saeed is to be India has repeatedly asked Pakistan to November 26. against me. The LHC's review board seen," they said. re-investigate the Mumbai terror attack Local administration has declared Baitadi as an alcohol- decision has proved that I am innocent," Punjab Assistant Advocate General case and also demanded trial of Saeed free zone from today till the completion of vote counting, said Saeed said. Sattar Sahil said the government law and LeT operations commander Zakiur Chief District Officer at Baitadi Siddharaj Joshi. The JuD chief said that the US, on officer had presented "some important Rehman Lakhvi in the light of evidence Baitadi falls into the farthest western regional district of India's request, pressured Pakistan to evidence" to justify Saeed's detention but it had provided to Islamabad. Nepal bordering India. (AP) detain him. all three members of the board Ten LeT militants killed 166 people "... I was detained on the pressure of unanimously rejected it and ordered his and wounded dozens in Mumbai in 'Nepal, China working on cross- the US on the Pakistani government. release. November, 2008. Nine of the attackers The US did so on the request of India," On January 31, Saeed and his four were killed by police while lone survivor border rail, dry port' he claimed. aides - Abdullah Ubaid, Malik Zafar Ajmal Kasab was caught. Several JuD activists gathered outside Iqbal, Abdul Rehman Abid and Qazi Kasab was executed after a court Saeed's residence in Jauhar town in Kashif Hussain - were detained by the found him guilty and handed down Lahore to celebrate his release. Punjab government for 90 days+ under death sentence. "We are happy to see our leader free," Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 and the Fourth Saeed was declared a global terrorist a JuD spokesman Ahmad Nadim told Schedule of Anti- Terrorism Act 1997. by the US and the UN over his alleged PTI. However, the last two extensions were role in the attack. (PTI) Suicide bomber kills 14 at political

KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal and China are working on meeting in Afghanistan several key areas including cross-border railway connectivity, highways and construction of a dry port, China's envoy in Kathmandu Yu Hong said on Saturday. Hong's statement KABUL (TIP): A suicide bomber Afghan security forces have struggled comes within days of Nepal cancelling a $2.5 billion killed 14 people at a political to combat the Taliban and other hydropower project that was to be built by a Chinese state- gathering in the Afghan capital on insurgents since the U.S. and NATO owned firm. Thursday in an attack claimed by the shifted to a counterterrorism and "China has taken the request of the Nepal government for Islamic State group. support role at the end of 2014. The constructing cross-border railway line seriously," Hong said, Kabul police spokesman Basir Taliban have seized a number of adding a team has already begun preliminary feasibility study Mujahid said another 18 people were districts across the country, and both for the project. wounded, and that the casualties groups have carried out major attacks. Similarly, the expansion of Rasuwagadhi-Syafrubeshi road included security forces and Both the Taliban and the Islamic link, resumption of Araniko Highway and construction of dry civilians. Interior Ministry State affiliate, which is largely made ports in Tatopani, Rasuwa and Yaritoo are also on Beijing's spokesman Najib Danish said the up of disgruntled former Taliban priority list,the Chinese envoy pointed outduring a press meet attacker struck at the entrance to the fighters, are at war with the organised on the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of wedding hall where the event was government. Both groups want to China and Sino-Nepal relations by the Embassy of China in being held. Mansoor, who attended the meeting impose a harsh version of Islamic Kathmandu. The Islamic State group claimed but was not harmed, said around 700 law on Afghanistan, but they are "Nepal could benefit from China's prosperity in various the attack in a statement carried by supporters of the governor of the fiercely divided over leadership, sectors including trade, investment and connectivity as its Aamaq news agency. The Taliban northern Balkh province were tactics and ideology, and have Kathmandu has already joined the China-proposed One Belt denied involvement. attending a conference to highlight clashed on a number of occasions. and One Road (OBOR) initiative," she said. (PTI) Parliament member Hafiz his work. (AP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Woman accuses US Senator of unwanted groping, kiss Trump hails military and WASHINGTON (TIP): A radio broadcaster accused US Senator Al Franken on Thursday of touching her breasts while she slept and forcing a kiss on her in 2006 when he was 'big, beautiful, fat tax cuts' still a comedian and the two were preparing to perform before US troops in the Middle East. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: US Anchor Leeann Tweeden related her experience in a first- President Donald Trump gave a bullish person account on the website of Los Angeles station KABC Thanksgiving address to troops overseas amid outrage over numerous reports of sexual misconduct by on Thursday, hailing progress in powerful men from Hollywood to Capitol Hill. Afghanistan and against ISIS, and Franken, a Democrat, issued an apology on Thursday. The telling them they were fighting for Senate's Democratic and Republican leaders called on the "something real," including a stock Ethics Committee to review the allegations and Franken said market at record highs and his promised he would cooperate. "big, beautiful fat tax cuts." Tweeden said Franken wrote a skit that included a kiss Speaking in a live video between the two and said he insisted upon rehearsing it, teleconference from Palm Beach, which she at first resisted. Florida, with military personnel serving "He repeated that actors really need to rehearse everything in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere, and that we must practice the kiss. I said 'OK' so he would stop Trump told them they were "very, very badgering me," she wrote. "We did the line leading up to the special people." kiss and then he came at me, put his hand on the back of my He called troops in Afghanistan head, mashed his lips against mine and aggressively stuck his "brave, incredible fighters" who had tongue in my mouth." "turned it around" in the past three to She said she pushed Franken away but felt disgusted and four months. Trump took one of his trademark turn," he said. violated. "We opened it up; we said go ahead, swipes at the news media as he spoke Trump said he had told the troops Tweeden also said Franken groped her while she slept we're going to fight to win," he said. from a lavishly decorated room at his overseas the country was "doing great," during their flight home on a military plane. "I felt violated all "We're not fighting any more to just walk Mar-a-Lago resort, telling the military thanks to his cuts in "regulation and all over again. Embarrassed. Belittled. Humiliated," Tweeden around, we are fighting to win." personnel he was addressing that the waste and all the abuse." wrote. "How dare anyone grab my breasts like this and think Trump said the Marines were journalists were in the room, and "I told them ... you folks are fighting so it's funny?" inflicting "defeat after defeat" on Islamic adding: hard and working so hard, and it's nice She posted a photo taken at the time of Franken mugging State, and again credited his change of "Better me than you; believe me fellas, that you're working for something that's for the camera with his hands above her breasts as she sat in approach compared to that of the Obama better me than you." really starting to work." the military aircraft wearing a flak jacket with eyes closed. administration. Later, Trump and his wife, Melania, While optimism about a major tax "I certainly don't remember the rehearsal for the skit in the "They weren't letting you win before; handed out sandwiches and shook hands overhaul has helped push the US stock same way, but I send my sincerest apologies to Leeann. As to they were letting you break even. ... at a Coast Guard station in nearby market up for most of this year, Trump the photo, it was clearly intended to be funny but wasn't. I They weren't letting you win," he said. Riviera Beach and told personnel his is still seeking his first major legislative shouldn't have done it," Franken said in a statement. Trump told the troops they could look administration was building up wealth win after almost a year in office. Reuters was unable to independently verify Tweeden or forward at home to the benefits of "big, so it could protect the country through According to a majority of economists Franken's accounts. beautiful fat tax cuts," a stock market at military acquisitions. in a recent Reuters poll, US Republicans She told reporters in a later press conference that she record highs, jobs and economic growth. Talking about his plans for boosting are not expected to push the tax cuts considered the kiss an assault but accepted his apology. "We're doing well at home, the military spending, he said contractors through Congress this year. Economists "The apology? Sure, I accept it," she said. "People make economy is doing great," Trump said. saved the best equipment for US troops. are also skeptical that the legislation mistakes and of course he knew he made a mistake." "You're fighting for something real, "When we sell to other countries - you would provide a significant boost to the US President Donald Trump weighed in on Twitter, calling you're fighting for something good." never know about an ally - an ally can economy. (Reuters) the photo "really bad." "And to think that just last week he (Franken) was lecturing anyone who would listen about sexual harassment and respect for women," Trump tweeted. India, US will continue to work for Trump himself came under fire last year over alleged sexual misconduct after a decade-old outtake from his appearance on the television program "Access Hollywood" surfaced during the presidential campaign, in which Trump inclusive growth: Ivanka bragged about kissing and grabbing women without their consent. WASHINGTON: India and the US will Trump later apologized for the "Access Hollywood" continue to work together to increase comments, which he called "locker room talk." He told economic opportunities and inclusive reporters last month that allegations of sexual assault and growth, US President Donald Trump's misconduct leveled at him before the election by several daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump on women were "made-up stuff." (AP) Thursday said, days ahead of her visit to Hyderabad for a global business summit. Obama's doodles sold for over Ivanka, 36, will lead a high-powered American delegation of officials, women $11,000 at auction entrepreneurs and businessmen for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) WASHINGTON (TIP): Original, quirky pencil sketches 2017 in Hyderabad, a three-day summit made by former US President Barack Obama, which include beginning November 28. some self portraits and the words Making America The summit will be attended by 1,500 Competitive Again, has been auctioned for $11,113. entrepreneurs from 170 countries and The doodles are on a white 5x8 sheet of White House would have around 350 participants from stationery. The front side of the sheet features a total of 11 the US, a large number of whom are drawings, two of which appear to be forward-facing self- Indian-Americans. portraits. Ivanka would deliver the keynote Other doodles include a face in profile, another more address at the summit, which would be cartoonish looking face, and various shapes and squiggles. inaugurated by Prime Minister The reverse side features a few more small shape doodles, as Narendra Modi. Tuesday.Incredibly excited to be visiting essential tools for job creation, economic well as another self-portrait and two rectangles with the words She said that her aim for this summit India next week for the eighth annual growth and stability across "Making America Competitive Again". is to serve as an open and collaborative Global Entrepreneurship Summit communities, countries, and regions," "A unique, humorous glimpse into Obamas own doodling environment for the exchange of ideas, (GES), she said. she said. habits - odd shapes and self-portraits - this sheet also features to broaden networks, and to empower The summit, co-hosted by the US and The summit will be attended by over a single line of writing that bears an uncanny resemblance to entrepreneurs to take their ideas and India, "is a testament to the strong 1,200 entrepreneurs, of which 350 are the US President Donald Trump's campaign slogan Make passion to the next level. friendship between our two people and from the US, representing 38 US States. America Great Again," according to RR Auctions in the US. "The US and India will continue to the growing economic and security "I am particularly proud of the fact The online auction house had expected the item to be sold work together to increase economic partnership between the two nations," that this is the first time that women will for $8,000. Although undated, the sentence points to the subject opportunities and inclusive growth. I she said. be the majority of participants at the of a speech Obama delivered on May 4 in 2009, in which he very much look forward to my visit and "Entrepreneurship, domestically and GES. Currently 52.5 per cent of announced a set of proposals to crack down on illegal overseas to seeing Prime Minister Modi and abroad, is a key priority for this entrepreneurs will be women, attending tax evasion, close loopholes, and make it more profitable for Foreign Minister (Sushma) Swaraj once administration. The US recognises from 127 different countries," Ivanka companies to create jobs here in the US. (PTI) again," Ivanka told reporters on innovation and entrepreneurship as added. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 US 13 Hafiz Saeed is terrorist leader In modernizing nuclear arsenal, US designated by UN and US: stokes new arms race Trump administration WASHINGTON (TIP): Mumbai attack mastermind and banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed is a WASHINGTON: President Barack terrorist leader designated by both the United Nations and Obama rode into office in 2009 with the United States, the Trump administration said on promises to work toward a nuclear-free Wednesday, hours after a Pakistani court ordered his world. His vow helped win him the Nobel release from detention. Peace Prize that year. The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah head, who carries a The next year, while warning that bounty of $10 million announced by the US for his role in Washington would retain the ability to terror activities, has been under detention since January retaliate against a nuclear strike, he this year. promised that America would develop "The US is aware of media reports that Pakistan (court) no new types of atomic weapons+ . ordered release of Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Saeed from Within 16 months of his inauguration, house arrest," a state department spokesperson said when the United States and Russia negotiated asked about the decision of the judicial review board of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Punjab province which refused to extend Saeed's detention. Treaty, known as New START, meant to As such, Saeed is all set to be released from house arrest build trust and cut the risk of nuclear after the expiry of the detention order tomorrow. war. It limited each side to what the Responding to a question, the state department was treaty counts as 1,550 strategic nuclear quick to express its displeasure over the potential release warheads. ordered the defence department to really dangerous thinking," says of Saeed from house arrest. By the time Obama left office in complete a review of the US nuclear Kingston Reif, director of disarmament In May 2008, the United States department of the January 2017, the risk of Armageddon arsenal by the end of this year. and threat reduction policy at the Arms treasury designated Saeed as a specially designated global hadn't receded. Instead, Washington was Reuters reported in February that in a Control Association, a Washington- terrorist under executive order 13224, the spokesperson well along in a modernization program phone conversation with Russian based think tank. said. that is making nearly all of its nuclear President Vladimir Putin, Trump One leader of this group, William "Saeed was also individually designated by the United weapons more accurate and deadly. denounced the New START treaty and Perry, who served as defence secretary Nations under UNSCR 1267 (UN Security Council And Russia was doing the same: Its rejected Putin's suggestion that talks under President Bill Clinton, said Resolution) in December 2008 following the November 2008 weapons badly degraded from neglect begin about extending it once it expires recently in a Q&A on YouTube that "the Mumbai attack," the official said. after the Cold War, Moscow had begun in 2021. danger of a nuclear catastrophe today is LeT and several of its front organisations, leaders, and its own modernization years earlier Some former senior US government greater than it was during the Cold War." operatives remain under both state department and under President Vladimir Putin. It built officials, legislators and arms-control Perry told Reuters that both the treasury department sanctions, the state department new, more powerful ICBMs, and specialists - many of whom once backed United States and Russia have upgraded official noted. developed a series of tactical nuclear a strong nuclear arsenal -- are now their arsenals in ways that make the use "The US reiterates its stance that LeT is a designated weapons. warning that the modernization push of nuclear weapons likelier. The US foreign terrorist organisation responsible for the death of The United States under Obama poses grave dangers. upgrade, he said, has occurred almost hundreds of innocent civilians in terrorist attacks, transformed its main hydrogen bomb "Really dangerous thinking" exclusively behind closed doors. "It is including a number of American citizens," the into a guided smart weapon, made its They argue that the upgrades happening without any basic public spokesperson told PTI. submarine-launched nuclear missiles contradict the rationales for New START discussion," he said. "We're just doing The JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the five times more accurate, and gave its - to ratchet down the level of mistrust it." The cause of arms control got a banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) which is responsible for land-based long-range missiles so many and reduce risk of intentional or publicity boost in October when the carrying out the Mumbai attack . (PTI) added features that the Air Force in 2012 accidental nuclear war. The latest International Campaign to Abolish described them as "basically new." To improvements, they say, make the US Nuclear Weapons, a Geneva Rex Tillerson accused of deliver these more lethal weapons, and Russian arsenals both more organization, won the Nobel Peace Prize military contractors are building fleets destructive and more tempting to deploy. for its role in getting the United Nations flouting law on child soldiers of new heavy bombers and submarines. The United States, for instance, has a General Assembly in July to adopt a President Donald Trump has worked "dial down" bomb that can be adjusted to nuclear prohibition treaty. The United WASHINGTON (TIP): A group of about a dozen US state hard+ to undo much of Obama's legacy, act like a tactical weapon, and others are States, Russia and other nuclear powers department officials have taken the unusual step of but he has embraced the modernization planned. "The idea that we could boycotted the treaty negotiations. formally accusing secretary of state Rex Tillerson of program enthusiastically. Trump has somehow fine tune a nuclear conflict is (Reuters) violating a federal law designed to stop foreign militaries from enlisting child soldiers, according to internal government documents reviewed by Reuters. A confidential state department "dissent" memo not US Navy plane with 11 aboard crashes previously reported said Tillerson breached the Child Soldiers Prevention Act when he decided in June to exclude Iraq, Myanmar, and Afghanistan from a US list of offenders in the use of child soldiers. This was despite the into Pacific; 8 rescued department publicly acknowledging that children were being conscripted in those countries. Keeping the countries TOKYO (TIP): Eight people were Navy as the "premier training event" off the annual list makes it easier to provide them with US rescued and three remained missing between the US and Japanese navies, military assistance. Iraq and Afghanistan are close allies in after a US Navy plane crashed into the designed to increase defensive readiness the fight against Islamist militants, while Myanmar is an western Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, and interoperability in air and sea emerging ally to offset China's influence in southeast Asia. the Navy said. operations. Documents reviewed by Reuters also show Tillerson's The C-2 "Greyhound" transport The Navy's Japan-based 7th Fleet has decision was at odds with a unanimous recommendation by aircraft came down about 500 nautical had two fatal accidents in Asian waters the heads of the state department's regional bureaus miles (925 kilometers) southeast of this year, leaving 17 sailors dead and overseeing embassies in the Middle East and Asia, the US Okinawa as it was bringing passengers prompting the removal of eight top Navy envoy on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the department's and cargo from Japan to the USS Ronald officers from their posts, including the human rights office and its own in-house lawyers. Reagan aircraft carrier, the Navy said in 7th Fleet commander. "Beyond contravening US law, this decision... has a statement. The USS John S. McCain and an oil weakened one of the US government's primary diplomatic The Reagan was operating in the tanker collided near Singapore in tools to deter governmental armed forces and government- Philippine Sea during a joint exercise site is about 150 kilometers (90 miles) August, leaving 10 US sailors dead. supported armed groups from recruiting and using with Japan's Maritime Self-Defense northwest of Okinotorishima, a Seven sailors died in June when the USS children in combat and support roles..." said the July 28 Force when the twin-propeller plane Japanese atoll. Fitzgerald and a container ship collided memo. Reuters reported in June that Tillerson had crashed at 2:45 p.m. Japan time. The The names of the crew and off Japan. disregarded internal recommendations on Iraq, Myanmar cause of the crash was not immediately passengers are being withheld pending The Navy has concluded that the and Afghanistan. The new documents reveal the scale of clear and the incident will be notification of next of kin. collisions were avoidable and resulted the opposition in the state department, including the rare investigated, the Navy said. Philippine military spokesman Maj. from widespread failures by the crews use of what is known as the "dissent channel," which Eight people were rescued about 40 Gen. Restituto Padilla said his military and commanders, who didn't quickly allows officials to object to policies without fear of minutes later. They were taken to the alerted its ships and aircraft shortly recognize and respond to unfolding reprisals. Reagan for medical evaluation and are after learning about the crash but could emergencies. A Navy report The views expressed by the US officials illustrate in good condition, the Navy said. not provide help because of the distance recommended numerous changes to ongoing tensions between career diplomats and the former US and Japanese naval ships and from the country. address the problems, ranging from chief of Exxon Mobil Corp appointed by President Donald aircraft are searching for the missing. The Nov. 16-26 joint exercise in waters improved training to increasing sleep Trump to pursue an "America First" approach to Japan's Defense Ministry said the crash off Okinawa has been described by the and stress management for sailors. (AP) diplomacy. (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 VYAPAM CASE: CBI Prez nod to CHARGESHEETS 592 Padmavati cleared bankruptcy code ordinance NEW DELHI (TIP): The by British Censors ordinance to amend Insolvency and Bankruptcy LONDON/NEW DELHI (TIP): Even Code which will bar wilful though the makers of "Padmavati" have defaulters from bidding for deferred the release of the film in India, the their own companies under British Board Of Film Classification (BBFC) bankruptcy proceedings, got has cleared it. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali the President’s approval. The directorial will hit the screens in the UK on Ordinance aims to keep out Dec. 1. persons who have wilfully Starring Ranveer Singh (as Sultan defaulted, are associated with Alauddin Khilji), Deepika Padukone (as Rani non-performing assets, or are NEW DELHI (TIP): As many as 592 persons, including Padmavati, in the lead) and Shahid Kapoor (as habitually non-compliant and, four promoters of private medical colleges in Madhya Maharawal Ratan Singh), "Padmavati" is therefore, are likely to be a Pradesh, have been named as accused in a chargesheet filed being distributed internationally by risk to successful resolution of by the CBI in connection with alleged irregularities in a Paramount Pictures. his wife's honor, and Sultan Alauddin Khilji – insolvency of a company. Vyapam case, officials of the probe agency said. According to the official website of the an ambitious and obsessive invader. Besides putting in place Those listed included JN Choksey, chairman of LN BBFC, "Padmavati" will be released "uncut" in In India, "Padmavati" is in the eye of a restrictions for such persons Medical College; SN Vijaywargiya of People’s Medical the UK. storm following protests from conservative to participate in the resolution College; Ajay Goenka of Chirayu Medical College (all in The magnum opus sets out to tell the tale of groups over alleged tampering with historical or liquidation process, the Bhopal) and Suresh Singh Bhadoriya of Index Medical Rani Padmavati – the legendary Mewar queen facts. Bhansali has been denying the amendment also provides College, Indore, they said. known as much for her beauty and contention. such check by specifying that While three promoters did not any comment when intelligence as she was for her courage – her The release of the film, which was earlier the Committee of Creditors contacted, Bhadoriya claimed neither his nor his college’s husband Maharawal Ratan Singh, a glorious slated for Dec. 1 in India, has been deferred as ensure the viability and name was mentioned in the CBI chargesheet. Rajput ruler and a warrior king who fought the filmmakers are yet to secure a censor feasibility of the resolution The chargesheet was filed in a special CBI court in Bhopal till his last breath to defend his kingdom and certificate. plan before approving it. in the case of Pre-Medical test (PMT) conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board or Vyapam in 2012. The test was conducted for selection to various medical colleges of the state. Among those named, 334 are India’s Manushi Chhillar candidates, 155 guardians of some of these candidates, 46 invigilators during the examination, 26 officials of four private medical colleges, 22 middlemen and two officers of department of medical education, MP, the officials said. crowned Miss World 2017 The two state government officials named in the chargesheet are SC Tiwari, the then director, and NM SANYA (TIP): India’s Manushi Chhillar was on Srivastava, the then joint director in the medical education Nov 18 crowned as Miss World 2017 at a grand department, they said. event held in Sanya in China. Of all the people named in the chargesheet, 245 have been The 20-year-old medical student from Haryana made accused for the first time. Others have been named in had won Femina Miss India World 2017 in May this a different chargesheet filed earlier by the CBI. The probe year. agency is looking into various cases of massive The announcment was made on the pageant’s irregularities in various examination conducted by the official Twitter handle. Vyapam to select candidates for medical colleges and also for “The winner of Miss World 2017 is Miss India state government jobs. Source: PTI Manushi Chhillar,” the tweet said. Manushi had made it to the top 5 along with Tibet wants to stay with China, contestants from England, France, Kenya and Mexico. seeks development: Dalai Lama The first and the second runners-up were Miss England Stephanie Hill and Miss Mexico Andrea KOLKATA (TIP): Tibet does Meza. not seek independence from The coveted title was last won by Priyanka China but wants greater Chopra for India in 2000, a year after Yukta development, Tibetan spiritual Mookhey had made the country proud. leader the Dalai Lama said here In 1997, Diana Hayden had bagged the title, today. while Aishwarya Rai had the honours in 1994. China and Tibet enjoyed a Reita Faria was the first Indian to win the close relationship, though there crown in the 1966. Source: PTI were occasional "fights", he said at an interactive session organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. "The past is past. We will have to look into the future," he 3 die, 9 injured as train derails in UP said. He stressed that Tibetans wanted to stay with China. "We are not seeking independence... We want to stay with LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI (TIP): At “The injured have been rushed to the China. We want more development," the spiritual leader of least three people were dead and nine left hospital and officials have left for the spot. the Tibetan people said. injured after 13 coaches of the Vasco Da Relief operations are under way,” North The Dalai Lama said China must respect Tibetans culture Gama-Patna express jumped the rails Central Railway PRO Amit Malviya said. and heritage. "Tibet has a different culture and a different near Manikpur railway station in Uttar He said that soon after the accident, a script... The Chinese people love their own country. We love Pradesh on Friday. medical train reached the spot and by 5.20 our own country," he said. Confirming the casualties, Chitrakoot am, an accident relief train was Holding that no Chinese "understand what had happened SP Pratap Gopendra Singh said a father- dispatched for the spot. in the last few decades", he said the country had changed son duo from Bettiah district of Bihar The divisional railway manager over the years. "With China joining the world, it has changed died on the spot while the third person Lucknow, he said. (DRM), Allahabad, has already reached 40 per cent to 50 per cent of what it was earlier," he said. died at a hospital. According to ADG (Law and Order), the spot while the General Manager, NCR The Dalai Lama also referred to the ecological “Of those injured, two were serious Anand Kumar, prima facie it appeared is on his way, he said. significance of the Tibetan Plateau and recalled that a and admitted to district hospital, that fractured railway track is the cause In the aftermath of the derailment, Chinese ecologist had said its environmental impact was Chitrakoot. Seven with minor injuries are of accident as per local assessment. movement of trains was disrupted on the like that of the South Pole and the North Pole. being treated at Manikpur,” Singh said. Providing a breakup of the derailed Patna-Allahabad route. "The ecologist called it the Third Pole," the Buddhist The Patna-bound Vasco Da Gama coaches, North Central Railway PRO The train derailment in Chitrakoot leader said. The Dalai Lama said, "From Yangtze to Sindhu Express (12741) derailed at 4.18 am, Amit Malviya said the coaches which comes less than 12 hours after a Bolero rivers, major rivers ... come from Tibet. Billions of lives are soon after leaving platform number 2 of jumped off the rails were coaches had collided with a passenger train near involved. Taking care of the Tibetan Plateau is not only good the Manikpur railway station in numbered S3-S11, two general coaches Lucknow killing four and injuring two. for Tibet but for billions of people." Source: PTI Chitrakoot district, about 250 km from and two extra coaches. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 INDIA 15 GUJARAT ELECTIONS INDIA HITS OUT AT PAK OVER HAFIZ SAEED’S RELEASE NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Hardik Patel accepts Cong Thursday expressed “outrage: over Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed’s imminent release from detention and dubbed it as quota deal, pledges support an attempt by Pakistan to “mainstream UN-proscribed AHMEDABAD (TIP): Patidar terrorists.” Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) has The ministry of external formally accepted the formula offered by affairs said that this confirms the Congress party on granting the “lack of seriousness on reservation quotas to his community, Pakistan’s part in bringing convener Hardik Patel said. terrorists to justice and its nefarious designs to shield and He said that while his organization or support non-state actors.” its members will not join the Congress “India, as indeed, the entire international community is or hold any PAAS events under the outraged that a self-confessed and UN-proscribed terrorist is banner of the party, they will directly or being allowed to walk free and continue with his evil agenda,” indirectly support the party to defeat the MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told a press conference ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in here. the upcoming Gujarat assembly Describing Saeed as the “prime organiser” of the elections. November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, Kumar said that the He said that the new formula would banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) head is also responsible for not change the existing 49% quota for “unleashing numerous other terror attacks against scheduled castes and tribes, and other Pakistan’s neighbours.” backward classes (OBCs). “His release confirms once again the lack of seriousness on As per the new formula, the Patidars the part of the Pakistani government in bringing to justice would be extended all benefits that are MODI TO KICK OFF BJP’S CAMPAIGN ON NOV 27 perpetrators of heinous acts of terror, including by given to OBCs, he said, while adding that AHMEDABAD (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra individuals and entities designated by the UN. It also appears a survey would be carried out and a Modi will address eight rallies on November 27 and 29 to be an attempt by the Pakistani system to mainstream special category could be created for the in different parts of Saurashtra and south Gujarat, proscribed terrorists. It is evident that Pakistan has not purpose. where polling for the first phase of assembly polls will changed its policy of shielding and supporting non-state “Congress has accepted our demand be held on December 9. actors and its true face is for all to see,” Kumar said. for reservations. When Congress comes On the morning of November 27, Modi will address Saeed will soon walk free after a Pakistani judicial body to power, it will pass a bill in the state people in Bhuj town of Kutch district and later in the yesterday ordered his release from house arrest. assembly for reservations under Article day in Jasdan town of Rajkot, Dhari in Amreli and Responding to a separate query, Kumar said that India has 31-C and Article 46 of the Constitution Kamrej in Surat district, Gujarat BJP in-charge sought sovereign guarantee from Pakistan on the safety and without altering current 49% quotas for Bhupender Yadav told a press conference here. security of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife if she visits that SC/ST and OBC categories. The 50% cap On November 29, Modi will address poll rallies in country. Source: PTI (on reservations) is a suggestion given Morbi and Prachi villages near Somnath, Palitana in by the Supreme Court and it can be Bhavnagar and at Navsari in south Gujarat. “Each rally has been organised in ‘ENSURE SECURITY OF relooked into. There is neither any law such a way that people from five to six surrounding constituencies can also attend nor any provision in our Constitution it,” said Yadav. The polling for the two-phase elections in the state, having a total of JADHAV’S WIFE, MOTHER’ that sets a 50% limit on reservation,” he 182 assembly seats, will take place on December 9 and 14 and votes will be counted added. on December 18. NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Congress, he said, has promised to While 89 seats of Saurashtra and south Gujarat region will go to polls in the first Nov 23 sought “sovereign carry out a survey of Patidars phase, the election in the remaining 93 constituencies in central and northern guarantee” from Pakistan on the examining parameters like economic regions will be held in the second phase. On November 26 and 27, several safety and security of the wife and condition, social condition, education prominent BJP leaders will address rallies in different parts of state where the mother of Kulbhushan Jadhav – and employment. The Congress will put first phase of polling is scheduled to be held. Source: PTI an Indian naval officer who has the reservation formula in its manifesto, been sentenced to death by a he said. said that Congress had fielded one PAAS based independent advisory group. Pakistani court for espionage – if “Our aim is to defeat the BJP. Our candidate without consulting them. According to Kumar, such a move can be they get to visit him. organization members are free to join Patels form 12-14% of the state’s challenged in court. “This is what the Islamabad has allowed Jadhav’s wife to visit him. However, any party they want and we will not population and are dominant in many Supreme Court’s 13-judge bench in India has sought permission for his mother to meet him. oppose them so long as they don’t work assembly constituencies in Saurashtra, Kesavananda Bharati held,” he added. At a media briefing here, External Affairs Ministry against the interests of our community. Surat and North Gujarat. Congress leader Kapil Sibal on spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: “We have conveyed that We will soon reshuffle our core working “This would be along the lines of the Wednesday thanked Hardik Patel for the wife of Jadhav would like to travel along with her mother- committee. If in defeating the BJP we Tamil Nadu law. The Tamil Nadu law is declaring his support to the party, and in-law for the meeting. We have also sought sovereign have to give support to the Congress we under challenge before the Supreme said their united fight would dethrone guarantee from the Government of Pakistan to ensure the will support them as they have accepted Court of India and its eventual fate will the BJP, according to a PTI report. safety, security and well being of the wife and the mother of our demands for reservation,” Patel also impact this law. The question will Gujarat deputy chief minister Nitin Jadhav and that they shall not be questioned, harassed or said. still be whether the inclusion of such a Patel, in his reaction, called Hardik Patel interrogated during their visit and stay in Pakistan.” On the recent clashes between PAAS law in the 9th Schedule goes against the a Congress stooge, and claimed the PAAS “We have further asked that a diplomat of the Indian High workers and Congress members in basic structure of the Constitution,” said leader had misled his community and Commission in Islamabad shall be allowed to accompany Surat, Patel said PAAS wanted the Alok Prasanna Kumar, visiting fellow at worked to divide it. them at all times, including during the meeting,” Kumar Congress to field good candidates. He the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy,a Delhi- Source: Livemint added. Source: Agencies Indian Navy gets its first woman pilot, 3 women NAI officers KANNUR (TIP): In a first, a woman has been Though Shubhangi is the first Naval woman pilot, the inducted as a pilot in the Indian Navy. Navy’s Aviation branch has had women officers Shubhangi Swaroop, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, operating as air traffic control officers and as ‘observers’ will soon be flying Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft. in the aircraft who are responsible for communication Three other women cadets, Astha Segal from New and weapons, Southern Naval spokesperson Commander Delhi, Roopa A from Puducherry and Sakthi Maya S Sreedhar Warrier told PTI. from Kerala, also created history by becoming the The NAI branch is responsible for auditing and country’s first women officers at the Naval Armament assessing the state of weapons and ammunition of the Inspectorate (NAI) branch of the Navy. Navy. After their Naval Orientation course, all the four in All the four will be undergoing subsequent their early 20s, had passed out of the Ezhimala Naval professional training in their respective chosen Academy at a glittering function here on Wednesday branches before being employed on duty, Commander attended by Naval chief Admiral Sunil Lanba. Warrier said. For Shubhangi, who is the daughter of a Naval Shubhangi would be trained at the Air Force Academy commander, it’s a dream come true on being selected as at Hyderabad which trains pilots of the Army, Navy and a pilot. the Air Force, he said. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 FEATURE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Why Indian Americans were among the biggest winners in U.S. State & Local Elections ndian Americans triumphed in state and local elections House of Representatives, is encouraged by the groundswell of Two-term Hoboken City Councilman Ravi Bhalla was across the country in elections this month in another Indian Americans winning elections across the country. "I'm elected New Jersey's first Sikh mayor earlier this month after Idemonstration of the community's growing political thrilled to see so many Indian-Americans running for office. In besting five other mayoral hopefuls. He will succeed influence, engagement and organization. From Washington the end, I believe you get better policy when you have voices incumbent Dawn Zimmer (D) who opted not to run for State to New Jersey, Indian Americans emerged victorious in that represent the whole community at the table. I believe reelection. The civil rights attorney became a fixture of local some of the most competitive races in the country, many of more voters will get engaged if they can see themselves in government in the town of 56,000 while maintaining an active which carried national implications. In more than one race, their elected officials." law practice. candidates overcame brazen acts of racism targeting their Ohio State Representative Niraj Antani (R), the youngest Just days before the election, Bhalla, a practicing Sikh who Indian American heritage and prevailed at the polls. Indian Indian American elected official in the United States, sums it wears a turban, became the target of an anonymous election American women comprised the majority the winners. by saying, "Holding political power for the Indian American mailer that featured his picture and a message labeling him a While the community has achieved success in the United community is vital to our future." terrorist, declaring, "Don't let TERRORISM take over our States in several arenas like medicine, technology and Here is a closer look at some of those elected earlier this town." The racist flyers were left on car windshields across the business, its members are just beginning to leave their mark in city. Bhalla tweeted out the image to his followers, writing, the public realm. To be sure, Indian Americans like Bobby month. "Yesterday,a flyer [with the] word "terrorist" above a pic of me Jindal and Nikki Haley have become familiar names over time, was circulated in Hob[oken]. Of course, this is troubling, but but as former governors with national profiles, they are the State Senator-elect Manka Dhingra (D-WA) we won't let hate win." exception rather than the rule. (Haley now serves as President Despite the attack, Bhalla cruised to victory, earning 33% of Trump's U.N. ambassador). the vote. Edison Board of Education Member-elect Falguni Patel (D-Edison)

State Senator-elect Manka Dhingra (D-WA) Photo courtesy / Daily Cos

Voters in Washington elected King County prosecutor From left to right: Reps. Ami Bera (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi Manka Dhingra to the state Senate to represent the 45th (D-IL), Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Pramila Jayapal. Legislative District in a special election, replacing an Photo courtesy / Office of Ami Bera incumbent GOP lawmaker who died in office. The unexpected vacancy left the chamber evenly divided between state On the federal level, the diaspora hit an important milestone Democrats and Republicans. Whichever party won the seat in 2016: Indian Americans constitute 1% of the U.S. population would take control of the state Senate and, more importantly, and now constitute 1% of the U.S. Congress. Elections last year establish single-party rule over the entire West Coast. The witnessed the number of Indian Americans serving in the result would be a true "Blue Wall" of opposition to President legislative branch jump from one to five, with Reps. Pramilia Trump stretching the entire Pacific Coast. Jayapal (D-WA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ro Khanna (D- Until late last year, Dhingra had never considered running CA) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) joining Rep. Ami Bera (D- for office. But Trump's unexpected victory, and the fear and CA) on Capitol Hill to form what some have christened the uncertainty it created for many communities throughout the "Samosa Caucus." country, prompted Dhingra to change her mind and enter the In total, staggering 25 Indian American candidates were race. Many saw the election as a barometer of the president's elected or re-elected to various state and local offices across the impact on down-ballot candidates in reliably blue regions. Falguni Patel, left, was elected to Edison Board of Education. United States, the biggest wave to date. Of these, fifteen are In the end, Dhingra was elected with an overwhelming 55% Photo courtesy /News India women. Sixteen of the twenty-five were elected in New Jersey percent of the vote. "We ran a campaign based on values," alone -- Raj Mukherji was re-elected to the New Jersey State Dhingra told the Seattle Times. "Not on hate, not on Bhalla wasn't the only Indian American targeted by Assembly while Vin Gopal was elected to the state Senate in a fearmongering, not on putting the other side down." bigoted ads. Edison Board of Education Falguni Patel and huge upset against the Republican incumbent. Jerry Shi were also the subject of racist fliers that read This month's election victories also demonstrated that Mayor-elect Ravinder "Ravi" Bhalla (D- "Make Edison Great Again" and "The Chinese and Indians Indian American candidates have mainstream political appeal Hoboken, NJ) are taking over our town." The ads were discovered in in the United States, capable of assembling broad coalitions of mailboxes around the county.It called for the two candidates voters comprised of diverse cross sections of the to be deported and bemoaned the "Chinese schools," "Indian constituencies they now represent. In other words, these Schools" and "cricket fields" purportedly in town. candidates did not rely on Indian American voters for their Patel was outraged by the flyer's content, telling the electoral victories. Associated Press, "I was born and raised in New Jersey," she Deepak Raj and Raj Goyle, co-founders of Impact, a new said. "To see the word 'deport' on my picture really it's just initiative that closely monitored the 2017 elections, offer a outrageous." compelling explanation behind the recent surge of Indian Patel and Shi both ultimately triumphed in their races. Americans successfully running for public office. Patel's campaign focused on those issues more relevant to "At a time when so many of our values are under attack, the town's education system: overcrowding, school Indian Americans are stepping up to run, win, and lead. Last infrastructure and growth. She has been elected to a three- Tuesday, 25 of them won their elections in New Jersey, North year term. Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington State. We already know M.R. Rangaswami, a prominent Silicon Valley venture of 50 candidates on the ballot next November - so it is critical capitalist and founder of Indiaspora, is optimistic about the that we lay the groundwork now to elect the most viable what the future holds. "Indian Americans of both parties candidates who reflect our community's values. Our are eager to serve their country and communities. The two community is on the rise." Goyle became the first Indian dozen or so folks who were elected earlier this month are American elected to office in Kansas, serving two terms in the just the first drop in a larger wave of Indian American state legislature from 2006-2010. public servants that is yet to come." Mayor-elect Ravi Bhalla on election night. Congresswoman Jayapal, the first Indian American woman (Source: Forbes/ Ronak D. Desai) to serve in both the Washington state legislature and the U.S. Photo Courtesy / Ravi Bhalla for Mayor THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 FEATURE 17 5 Cities with Great Job Markets for People over 50

he years between age 50 and 70 represent a tricky transitional "life stage" for many professionals. If you've been successful at work, you may already have the means to retire. TChances are, though, that you've got too much energy, and too many "what if" ambitions, to commit to leisure full time. You may be ready for a big change, in other words - just not a change from "working" to "not working." If this describes you, you're part of a growing cohort. The average retirement age has risen steadily for the last 20 years. That's partly a sign of greater financial strains on baby boomers who feel they can't afford to retire, as Alicia Munnell of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College wrote this week for MarketWatch. But it also reflects the rise of a well-educated segment of the workforce that has been able to extend their careers longer thanks to better health and the growing importance of "knowledge jobs." Some U.S. cities have economic climates that are particularly friendly to job seekers in this demographic. Their job markets are generating opportunities that are great for locals-and good enough to encourage "pre-retirees" to consider relocating. Indeed, it's not uncommon for empty- nesters to move to an area where they're considering retiring, long before they actually stop working, when a new job facilitates such a move. Here are five cities that look particularly welcoming, based on the fastest-growing sectors of their economies and the cultural amenities they offer to a veteran professional who's looking forward to some free time.

Greenville, S.C. Unemployment rate: 3.8% Population: 67,000

reenville is the biggest city in South Carolina's Upstate region in the Appalachian foothills. Upstate has become a hub for manufacturing and engineering in recent years, Gsince state tax breaks lured employers like BMW, Michelin and GE. Jobs in financial services, government and education are on the rise as the region grows. The city's mild winter weather and its web of hiking and biking trails make it a favorite haunt of outdoorsy baby boomers. Asheville, N.C., and the Blue Ridge mountains are an hour north, while South Carolina's beaches are about four hours away. Greenville has also become a major foodie destination, with craft breweries, a huge selection of locally owned restaurants, and a popular farmers' market. Minneapolis Unemployment rate: 3.4% Population: 414,000 he Minneapolis metro area saw 2.3% Tjob growth over the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Austin, Texas almost a full percentage Unemployment rate: 3.2% point more than the nation Population: 948,000 as a whole-adding nearly 45,000 jobs. The health care and business services sectors in the area have grown particularly quickly, and average wages in the city outstrip the national and he booming tech industry in Texas's state capital gets most of the attention, but the regional averages. education, health, and leisure-and-hospitality sectors have added more than 11,000 jobs in Winter weather drives some retirees away from the Twin Cities, but AARP reports that the Tthe past year. area has actually seen a net migration of workers over age 50 in recent years. And healthy A population boom and rising housing prices have dimmed some of the "Keep Austin Weird" lifestyles, especially outdoor sports, are part of the draw. In surveys by the UnitedHealth reputation of the city's arts community. But the city's music and film scenes remain vibrant. Foundation, Minnesota has ranked among the nation's 10 healthiest states every year since 1990, And San Marcos, 32 miles south, is another university town where an artsy eccentricity and thanks to a strong statewide health-care network and very high rates of physical activity among lower cost of living still prevail. residents.

Salt Lake City Orlando Unemployment rate: 3.4% Unemployment rate: 3.8% Population: 194,000 Population: 277,000 Utah has become something of a refuge for knowledge-industry companies that no longer rlando has been one of the nation's fastest-growing job markets for several years, with want to put up with the costs of real estate and wages in California or the Pacific Northwest. an economy driven by immigration, affordable real estate, and "snowbirding" baby (Just ask the tech companies of the state's "Silicon Slopes.") Oboomers resettling for their empt7-nest years. But since Utah itself isn't exactly populous, job openings often outnumber the available Joke all you want about grown men and women wearing Mickey Mouse ears, but the talent. Consequently,Salt Lake City has enjoyed among the highest rates of salary growth in the DisneyWorld and Universal Studios theme park complexes are major employers for people over country over the past decade, according to BLS data. Those dollars stretch a lot further in a 50 who want to trade the stresses of a white-collar career for something more light-hearted. metro area where housing costs are quite a bit lower than the national average. The upshot: Meeting planners, marketing pros and medical administrators are also in high demand in the More disposable income for skiing and hiking excursions in the Mountain West. Orlando. (Source: Fortune/ Matthew Heimer) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 RICHA CHADHA ALMOST LOST BHOLI PUNJABAN ROLE

RADHIKA APTE: MEN ALSO FACE SEXUAL ABUSE IN FILM INDUSTRY

ctor Radhika Apte said sexual abuse is not limited to women in the film Aindustry as she knows a lot of men who have been subjected to a misdemeanour. Recently, Hollywood witnessed the Harvey Weinstein scandal, which has put the spotlight on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. Names such as Kevin Spacey, James Toback, Brett Ratner, among others have also joined the infamous list. In Bollywood, Irrfan Khan was the first actor to come forward and share his story of how he was asked to compromise for work in his struggling days. Radhika said as "more and more women" are opening up about their experience, it is important to have a platform where complaints can be addressed. "Not just women, men also go through sexual abuse. I am specifically talking about the industry, I know a lot of men who have gone ctress Richa Chadha, who played casting director of the film Honey Trehan (producers). Excel and I have a long through this as well. It's high time this comes Bholi Punjaban in 'Fukrey', said she and resolved the misunderstanding, read a association now and I love working with out," Radhika tells in an interview. "Also, as the Ahad almost lost the role due to some statement. them. To think that this almost didn't industry becomes more open and people from miscommunication. Initially, Richa was "I am glad Honey came to the rescue and happen is scary in retrospect," said Richa. different parts come here - not just for people misguided and misinformed about the connected me with Mrighdeep Singh Now, 'Fukrey 2' is coming soon. from their own production house or family - it's character by someone, till she spoke to the Lamba (director) and Excel Entertainment Source: IANS more important that we have a platform," she said. Source: PTI MOVIE REVIEW to be tough and asks Deu to help him in the process of recovering money from the villagers. He also offers him a hefty commission for this. The rest of KADVI HAWA the story is about how this deal helps and destroys CAST: SANJAI MISHRA, RANVIR SHOREY, the already messed up situation in both of their TILLOTAMA SHOME, lives. How both of them are right with their hands BHUPESH SINGH. handcuffed with the chains of nature. DIRECTOR: NILA MADHAB PANDA Sanjai Mishra reached a point in his life where he doesn’t need any validation on what he does. Being et in a small village of Rajasthan, Mahua, topless with a mere dhoti to cover your body in Kadvi Hawa is the story about an old blind more than half of the film – which actor would be Sretired farmer, Deu (Sanjai Mishra) and his able to see through the reality with such apprehension towards the drastic climate change transparency? It’s the toughest to play a blind due to global warming. His son, Mukund (Bhupesh character because there’s a very thin line which you Singh) has a huge amount of loan to repay to the can cross and overact. Mishra aces his role being bank. Gunu Babu (Ranvir Shorey) is a loan recovery within that line. officer who is also known as Yamdut – The God Of Ranvir Shorey excels as a frustrated loan Death in the village. His alias is not in a funny way recovery officer. Throughout the film, he had to but a very depressing one – “Tum jab bhi yahan aate express his helplessness and he emotes the same ho 4-5 logo ki zindagi saath le jaate ho” complains with his signature inventiveness. Facing of a stellar Deu while talking to Gunu Babu in a scene. performer like Sanjai Mishra, you need a Ranvir Gunu Babu is from Odisha where he has already Shorey to maintain the balance. Tillotama Shome sacrificed his house and father to the floods. He plays the wife of Bhupesh Singh and does well, wants his remaining family to move in with him though you feel she should’ve had more screen before the next cloud bursts his life. It’s not easy to space with a strong subplot of her side of the story. recover money from someone who himself is Bhupesh doesn’t have much to do, a couple of exhausted of life. Gunu Babu realises this is going scenes which are good if not remarkable. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 HOLLYWOOD 19 JENNIFER LAWRENCE FELT ‘GANG-BANGED’ BY NUDE PHOTO HACK

hile hundreds of Hollywood women are stepping forward with their sexual misconduct stories, WJennifer Lawrence recently looked back at her own invasion of privacy. According to a report, the 27-year-old Oscar winner revisited the cloud storage hack in 2014 that put her nude photos onto the web. "I feel like I got gang-banged by the f**king planet," she said. "Like, there's not one person in the world that is not capable of seeing these intimate photos of me. You can just be at a barbecue and somebody can just pull them up on their phone. That was a really impossible thing to process." "When the hacking thing happened, it was so unbelievably violating that you can't even put it into words," the 'Passengers' star added. "I think that I'm still actually processing it. When I first found out it was happening, my security reached out to me. It was happening minute-to- minute - it was almost like a ransom situation where they were releasing new ones every hour or so." Other women who were affected reached out to Lawrence about the idea of suing the company, but the 'Hunger Games' star knew that it wouldn't have brought peace. CARMEN EJOGO JOINS Instead, she said, she focused on healing. "none of that was gonna really bring me peace, none of ‘TRUE DETECTIVE’ 3 that was gonna bring my nude body back to me and Nic [Lawrence's former boyfriend Nicholas Hoult], the person ctor Carmen Ejogo has joined the cast of that they were intended for. It wasn't gonna bring any of 'True Detective' season three. that back. So I wasn't interested in suing everybody; I was A just interested in healing," Lawrence continued. Reportedly, Ejogo will star opposite the As for the current wave of sexual harassment scandals Mahershala Ali in the new installment of the tv sweeping Hollywood, Lawrence said she was never series. personally harassed by Harvey Weinstein, with whom she She will play Amelia Reardon, an Arkansas worked with on 'Silver Linings Playbook'. schoolteacher with a connection to two missing "It was bizarre. I heard that he was a dog, but he was children in 1980. always almost paternal to me. He was never inappropriate The third season tells the story of a macabre with me," she stated. "I thought we had a nice relationship crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery where when he acted like an a..hole, I called him an a...hole. that deepens over decades and plays out in three I actually think the word I used was 'a sadistic monster', but separate time periods. it was just never of that nature so that was really shocking." Ali is set to play Wayne Hays, a state police Source: ANI detective from Northwest Arkansas. Source: PTI MOVIE REVIEW way to revive Superman from the dead. How he comes back to life and how the army faces this devil is what the story is about. JUSTICE LEAGUE Written by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon, Justice League is CAST: AMBER HEARD, AMY ADAMS, BEN AFFLECK, BILLY CRUDUP, an amalgamation of two ideologies into one. Zack Snyder CONNIE NIELSEN, DIANE LANE, EZRA MILLER, GAL GADOT, HENRY stepped down the director’s seat to resolve his personal issues CAVILL, JASON MOMOA, JEREMY IRONS, RAY FISHER and Whedon took over the driver’s seat. Having the dark DIRECTOR: ZACK SNYDER backdrop with funny one-liners shows where the movie could’ve been and where it is. GENRE(S): ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI, FANTASY ack takes too much time to introduce everyone and gets s the ending of Batman V Superman clearly (Pun them together to form a team. Alien to the concept of intended!) showed the end of Clark Kent, but everyone brightness, the makers again refuse to learn anything from A knew he’s coming back. Batman (Ben Affleck) is on their competitors keeping the proceedings dark. When you’re recruiting spree collecting the best superheroes around the bringing someone back to life, you need a super convincing world to face one big challenge. Wonderwoman (Gal Gadot) is plot. Snyder takes the juvenile way out keeping everyone the male version of Superman while he’s gone, saving the unconvinced and disappointed. lives of people who are in troubles. Aquaman (Jason Momoa) When Christian Bale backed out from playing Batman, straight out of Game Of Thrones, Cyborg (Ray Fisher) – a hopes were personally dead for me of seeing anyone else as a failed experiment and Flash (Ezra Miller) – the man who’s Batman. Ben Affleck surely has the charm but is affected always in a rush join Batman to create the Justice League. badly by the scripts required for his superhero. I don’t know As every superhero movie, there’s a villain who wants to why they’ve made his voice has been so artificial to destroy the world. As unusual looking as his name, understand. He’s strictly okay in this one too! Steppenwolf (Ciaran Hinds) is collecting three ancient Gal Gadot, whose standalone movie kind of revived DC mother boxes which are been floating around at three comics, is the gleaming portion of this dark cloud. Her smile different places around the earth. Post collecting these boxes, is bright enough to eliminate the ill-lit plot. Jason Momoa and Steppenwolf will become powerful enough to achieve his Ezra Miller are the revelations of this film. They both have target. As he’s busy with his search, our superheroes find a their movies lined up which could do well minus Snyder. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 NEW YORK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 De Blasio Administration and Hispanic Federation host Dreamer Dinner; Renew Museum in NYC to host The call for passage of the Dream Act Namaste Express NEW YORK (TIP): The Mayor's NEW YORK (TIP): The Children's Museum of Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Manhattan will host an exhibition on Indian culture The Center for Faith & Community Namaste Express, in the summer of 2018, media reports Partnerships joined the Hispanic here stated. The Namaste Express will be the latest Federation to bring over one hundred exhibition in an ongoing series of the museum's New Yorkers, including dozens of exhibitions devoted to world cultures which have already Dreamers, together last night to break included Ancient Greece, China, Japan and Jazz in NYC, bread, give thanks, and refortify their with America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far shared commitment to passing a as their current cultural exploration. legislative solution for New York City's An artifact in the America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures 30,000 Dreamers, and the nearly 800,000 Near and Far exhibition at the Children's Museum of Dreamers nationwide. As families Manhattan. Through these exhibitions, the Children's gather around dinner tables across the Museum of Manhattan is able to teach children the country to show thanks for their loved importance of different cultures around the world and they ones and communities, New York City's do this by providing interactive, hands-on activities that the Dreamers, their families and allies will children can participate in, at their will, so they are able to break bread in a showing of American gain a deeper understanding of the culture and its people. values and a refortified commitment to In their upcoming exhibition, The Namaste Express, the fighting for the Dream Act. Children's Museum of Manhattan wants to celebrate the "This city is home to 30,000 Dreamers, beauty and diversity of India's different cultures and who are our neighbors, our colleagues, languages along with its history and technological and our friends. The de Blasio Hispanic Federation, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and Center for Faith & advancements. Administration won't stop fighting to Community Partnerships brings together over 100 New Yorkers to break bread and The exhibition will be "conceptualized as an interactive keep them right here where they give thanks to Dreamers, advocates and allies train journey through the country. The exhibition layout belong: in New York City," said Acting them, as fellow New Yorkers, from anti- very promise and future of America. will allow children and families to make multiple stops at Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of immigrant legislation and policy. Hispanic Federation will never give up states and cities in India and sample the variety of Immigrant Affairs Bitta Mostofi. "At a Working with our partners at the on fighting for their rights and a clean architectural styles, cultures and environments through time of year when families and friends Community Affairs Unit, Mayor's Dream Act that will help uplift them, colors, shapes, structures and landscapes," said Lizzy are gathered together to show thanks Office of Immigrant Affairs, the their families, and our communities." Martin, the Director of Exhibition Development and and love for one another, we are Hispanic Federation, and the faith DACA recipients are essential to New Museum Planning, at a meet to launch the exhibition, on breaking bread with Dreamers to do community,we declare to our Dreamers York City's communities and economy, November 6. just the same." and their advocates: the City has your playing critical roles such as A depiction of an Egyptian spice market in the America "It is that time of year when many back." caregivers, public servants, lawyers, to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far exhibition at reflect on and honor our national "We call them Dreamers because teachers, and members of the armed the Children's Museum of Manhattan. Some of the traditions. There is no greater their story - growing up here as forces. In New York City, Dreamers activities that are already underway include a Rajasthani American tradition than immigration - immigrants and building a life here as contribute $19 million annually in local puppet show, a Bollywood stage, a Chaat Cart (wheeled arriving to a nation, making it your new Americans - is part and parcel of revenue. The de Blasio Administration street cart), rolling rickshaws, a yoga center and a majestic own, and making it great - and that is the American Dream," said Manhattan continues to advocate for Dreamers in Indian architectural fort, but the Children's Museum of what Dreamers have done," said Marco Borough President Gale A. Brewer. Congress, as well as provide direct Manhattan wants more. Carrion, Commissioner of the Mayor's "America must do right by our resources and support through "We want families to feel like they are in India, so that is Community Affairs Unit. "New York Dreamers. At events like this one, in the neighborhood outreach and legal why we are asking members of the Indian American City supports its Dreamers and will streets, in the courts, and wherever else clinics. The City is providing free legal community to help us bring this cultural experience to life," fight for a clean Dream Act in Congress. they need us to be, New York will support through ActionNYC, mental said Andrew Ackerman, the Executive Director of the Although the federal government is continue to stand by the young people health support through ThriveNYC and museum, speaking at the meet. trying to limit their rights and who have grown up here, contributed to has supported over 600 Know Your "As an Indian American and a mother of two boys, I opportunities, the City of New York will our community, and who deserve Rights forums this year in immigrant would love for my kids to learn about India while living in not leave Dreamers behind. The City is security, stability, and a full life with communities across the five boroughs. New York," said Anu Sehgal of Culture Tree, who also here to help Dreamers achieve their their families, outside the shadows." The City has also brought their fight to brought Diwali to the museum this year in their one day goals and thrive." "As a nation built by immigrants, it is the courts, participating in amicus special. "Tonight, we affirm New York City's fitting that we stand in solidarity with briefs in support of Dreamers. Through The Children's Museum of Manhattan plans to run the commitment to our Dreamers," said Dreamers this holiday season," said Cities for Action, a national coalition of scheduled three-month exhibition in the summer of 2018 Jonathan Soto, Executive Director of José Calderón, President of Hispanic over 100 mayors and county executives, and depending upon the response, may plan to extend The the Mayor's Center for Faith and Federation. "Dreamers are our family New York City is working with Mayors Namaste Express exhibit for four years, in a much bigger Community Partnerships. "We honor members, classmates, colleagues, across the country to urge Congress to location. their dreams and will fight to protect friends, and represent in every way the pass the Dream Act. Santhigram Wellness Kerala Ayurveda, USA to celebrate its 10th Anniversary on January 20, 2018 at New Jersey

EDISON, NJ (TIP): Santhigram Kerala clients, stakeholders, friends and well- complementary and alternative medicine Some of the distinguished members of Ayurvedic Co., USA, a leading provider of wishers from various parts of US and (CAM) based on "Ayurveda" principles that the community and employees who have authentic Kerala specific Ayurveda abroad. It is also expected that the occasion nurture the human mind, body and spirit supported and contributed immensely to therapies in the United States, having its will be graced by the presence of and extending the benefit of cost-efficient the growth of the unique business model, presence at 12 locations spread all over US distinguished guests from Elected officials, Ayurveda treatments and medicinal herbs Santhigram Wellness (Kerala Ayurveda) including New Jersey, New York, Texas, Media, Community associations, Chambers for chronic ailments to low income which has been successfully adopted in Illinois and Wisconsin, proudly announces of Commerce, business and other forums. patients. United States, will be accorded due a grand celebration on the occasion of Series of programs have been lined up as Theme of the celebration during the recognition during the function. It will be completing 10 years since its inception in part of the event, including the launch of extravaganza evening would be followed by variety of enthralling US on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Edison much awaited Ayurveda training School, "Celebrating the Spirit of Life and Good entertaining programs replete with a Hotel Banquet and Conference Center, 3050 Santhigram Herbal products and Health" which will entail walking the riveting dance and music programs and a Woodbridge Ave., Edison, New Jersey. "Santhigram Foundation" - A charity wing audience through various chores involved sumptuous dinner evening. More than 500 esteemed guests are of Santhigram for advocating and in daily life and focus on realizing the For further details, please contact on expected to attend the function on the said promoting health and wellness and making supreme importance of staying pristine email: [email protected] or phone day from various walks of life including awareness of the benefits of healthy. number 732-709-3347 or 888-537-2987. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 21 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 WORLD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Stop making irresponsible remarks: China to Australia over Rajvatan Singh Rathour- First Sikh mention of South China Sea in Model in London -India Fashion Week policy paper LONDON (TIP): Rajvatan Singh song 'El Sueno'. Rathour has become the first Sikh Model Transforming "Cat Walk" into a "Tiger BEIJING (TIP): China urged Australia on Thursday to to walk on the ramp in Olympia London Walk", Rajvatan was adjudged "BEST refrain from making "irresponsible remarks" after Canberra in India Fashion Week 2017 along with WALK" award in International "Sardar" issued a foreign policy paper citing security risks in the The National Asian Wedding Show World model contest in Aug 2017 in disputed South China Sea caused by Beijing's activities organised on 11th& 12thNov.Rajvatan also Melbourne representing United there. completed shoot for a London based Kingdom.Moreover, Rajvatan A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said Australia Khush magazine and soon will be hassuccessfully modelled for UK brands should not take sides because it isn't directly involved in the appearing in it. Top Bollywood actresses such as Wootz Brand, Anokhi House, and territorial disputes. like Sonam Kapoor, Aditi Rao have also have worked with photographers such as "Australia is not a party directly concerned in the South appeared on the same page. J Dhillon, Gurvir Johal, Abs Kochhar, and China Sea issue, and it has made clear many times that it The Patiala, Punjab born Harmeet Singh Sana, and stylists such as does not take sides," spokesman Lu Kang said. "We hope the Rajvatan,moved permanently to UK in Sahil Gulati, on various projects. Australian side will honour its commitment and stop 2006 along with his family. In 2017 he Rajvatan has also featured in projects making irresponsible remarks." completed his Masters of Science in related to Sikhs in World War I as an Earlier Thursday, Australia released its first detailed International Politics from Royal Army man, as well as numerous fashion policy document in 14 years on its national interests and Holloway, University of London. In 2015, projects carried out by photographer diplomacy. he was appointed to be the Head Delegate Manpreet Malhi from University of It said Australia is "particularly concerned by the representing Brunel University at the Hertfordshire. Along with acting and unprecedented pace and scale of China's activities" in the conference in the European Council at modelling Rajvatan is also involved in the South China Sea. Cambridge University's Model United UK Punjabi community as a professional China claims virtually the entire South China Sea, pitting Nations Conference. Rajvatan Bhangra dance instructor, and a it against Taiwan and four Southeast Asian nations with representedas a delegate in the Social, choreographer. He is currently the overlapping claims in the waterway, which straddles busy Cultural and Human Rights Committee in captain of Gabru Furteley a UK Bhangra international sea lanes and potentially has vast undersea Oxford University's Model United Nations Conference in 2014. Team, which has competed Internationally. Therefore, deposits of oil and gas. During his time in university, he became interested in Rajvatan possesses specific qualities that many film directors, The US and others have accused Beijing of further modelling, something which started off as a hobby in 2014, designers,fashion directors and choreographers may look for. militarizing the region and altering geography to bolster its slowly became a passion for him to potentially pursue it as a Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com claims. China says the seven islands it constructed on reefs career.Rajvatanwas co-star in Diljit Dosanjh'srecently released /RAJVATANUK/?ref=bookmarks and outcrops in the Spratly chain, which are equipped with airstrips and military installations, are mainly for civilian purposes and to boost safety for fishing and maritime trade. "Australia opposes the use of disputed features and Elizabeth II, Prince Philip mark artificial structures in the South China Sea for military purposes," the foreign policy report said. (AP) Lebanon's PM Hariri says 70th wedding anniversary resignation on hold pending LONDON (TIP): Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate 70 years of talks marriage on Monday, becoming Britain's first reigning couple to mark a BEIRUT (TIP): Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri on platinum wedding anniversary. Wednesday said he had agreed to suspend his surprise The decades-spanning marriage of decision to resign, at the request of President Michel Aoun, the Queen -- the nation's longest serving pending talks on the political situation. sovereign -- has outlasted those of all The new decision came hours after the premier landed prior British monarchs. back in Lebanon for the first time since announcing his The royal couple will not hold any resignation in a statement from Saudi Arabia on November public events but have invited family 4. "I discussed my resignation with the president of the and friends to Windsor Castle for a republic who asked me to wait before submitting it... and private dinner on Monday evening, allow for more consultations," Hariri told reporters after according to media reports. meeting Aoun. Earlier in the day the bells of "I agreed to this request." Lebanon has been gripped by the Westminster Abbey, where Elizabeth political crisis precipitated by Hariri's resignation, married the Duke of Edinburgh on including the question of whether the premier was being November 20, 1947, will ring out in full detained in Saudi Arabia, where he remained for two weeks celebratory peal. after stepping down. The abbey's company of ringers -- a Aoun had refused to accept Hariri's resignation while the team of 10 -- will deliver the tribute premier was still abroad, and even accused Riyadh of having uninterrupted for around three hours "detained" the prime minister. Hariri holds dual Saudi- and 20 minutes, from 1300 GMT. engagement announcement at The 96-year-old Duke of Edinburgh Lebanese citizenship, and denied he was being held against Also in honour of the occasion, Buckingham Palace, their wedding retired from the public eye this summer, his will by Riyadh, a close political ally, but accepted a Buckingham Palace on Saturday issued amid the splendour of Westminster enjoying his newfound free time French invitation to visit Paris, leaving the kingdom on new photographic portraits of the Abbey, and the first part of their reading and painting. November 18. Queen and the Prince, taken earlier this honeymoon at a country estate in the For her part the Queen, at 91, is After stops in Egypt and Cyprus on Tuesday, he landed in month in the White Drawing Room at county of Hampshire. slowly passing over some of her official Beirut close to midnight, and on Wednesday appeared at the Windsor Castle. The fairy-tale royal wedding in 1947 duties to her son Prince Charles, now country's Independence Day celebrations marking 74 years They are framed by Thomas was a morale boost during the tough aged 69. since the end of France's mandate in Lebanon. He appeared Gainsborough's 1781 portraits of George years immediately after World War II. The royal couple first met as relaxed, at times smiling and appearing to joke with those III and Queen Charlotte, whose 57-year Their marriage endured, as Philip teenagers, and eventually married when alongside him during the military parade to mark the union -- bridging the 18th and 19th accepted living in his wife's shadow, and Elizabeth was a 25-year-old princess. national holiday. centuries -- is the next longest British the Queen seemingly forgiving his Philip, the son of a Greek prince In announcing his resignation, Hariri had said he feared royal marriage. periodic gaffes. banished from that country, renounced for his life, invoking the 2005 assassination in Beirut of his In one of the photographs released, They had four children -- Charles, his titles and Greek Orthodox faith and father, former prime minister Rafik Hariri. He also harshly the Queen poses in the same cream Anne, Andrew and Edward -- though became a British citizen in order to criticised Saudi Arabia's arch-rival Iran, and its Lebanese dress she wore at her diamond wedding their marriages have been less marry, adopting his mother's anglicised ally Hezbollah, saying they had taken over Lebanon and anniversary thanksgiving service 10 successful, with all except Edward name, Mountbatten. destabilised the region. years ago, along with a yellow gold, ruby having divorced. Prior to the wedding he told the The resignation of the Sunni leader was seen as raising and diamond brooch Philip gave her in The couple also boast eight Queen Mother he had "fallen in love the temperature in a long-running rivalry between Saudi 1966. Meanwhile the Royal Mail, grandchildren and five great- completely and unreservedly" with her Arabia and Iran that has played out across the region. In Britain's postal service, has issued a grandchildren, with a sixth great- daughter. Lebanon, the political scene is deeply divided between new set of six stamps to commemorate grandchild expected in April, when Since described by Elizabeth as her Hariri's Saudi-backed bloc, and that led by the powerful Shia the historic landmark. Prince William and wife Kate "rock," Philip once remarked: "My job Hezbollah group, which is backed by Iran. (AFP) It includes images of the pair's Middleton's third child is due. first, second and last, is never to let the THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 WORLD 23 'China for more dams on Tibetan Ousted Catalan leader's party shelves rivers instead of Brahmaputra' BEIJING (TIP): China, which is constructing many 'unilateral' independence push hydropower projects in Tibet, plans to focus on dam building on rivers close to its provinces and not on the Brahmaputra MADRID (TIP): The party of which sparked concerns in India, state media reported on ousted Catalan leader Carles Thursday. Puigdemont now favours talks with China had last month rejected as "false and untrue" a media Madrid to achieve independence report that it was planning to build a 1,000-km long tunnel to instead of pushing to break away from divert water from the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to Spain unilaterally, its coordinator said Arunachal Pradesh to the parched Xinjiang region. Thursday, the latest sign it was India, as a riparian state, had flagged its concerns to China softening its position. about various dams being built by it on the Brahmaputra river, Spanish media have reported that which is known in China as Yarlung Tsangpo. Puigdemont's PdeCat party and its An article in Global Times said that "the Jinsha, Lancang former government ally, the far-left ERC and Nujiang rivers are famous waterways in Tibet with party, were planning to abandon a call enormous hydropower potential, but they do not run through for Catalonia to break away from Spain India." "unilaterally" in their programmes for a "This does not necessarily mean hydropower stations in December 21 regional election. transboundary rivers flowing from China to India, such as the "The draft follows this line. It is not Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra), will be isolated from finished. It seems like a good route to the plan to transfer Tibet's electricity out, but they may be not work on," PdeCat partycoordinator the first choice," the article said. Marta Pascal said in an interview with returned to democracy after the death of which officially opens on December 5, The Zangmu dam over the Brahmaputra, which became Cadena Ser news radio when asked longtime dictator Francisco Franco in the independence coalition as a whole partially operational in 2014, raised serious concerns in India about the reports. 1975. could lose its absolute majority. as the first major hydropower project among few more Catalonia "lacks two things" to Regional authorities said 90 percent The ERC has also said that the planned by China on the trans-border river in Tibet. declare independence, Pascal added: chose to split from Spain in the separatist movement needs to win The dam's reservoir capacity of just 86.6 million cubic "That this be effective and above all to referendum, though less than half of more support for its cause, even meters of water accounts for a tiny portion of the average count on the support of more people." eligible voters turned out in a region though it takes a harder line on annual runoff of the Brahmaputra, the article said. Madrid imposed direct rule on deeply divided on independence. independence than the PdeCat party. "In any case, India does not need to be oversensitive to Catalonia and dismissed its Puigdemont had hoped to form a "The process of building a republic Tibet's hydropower development plan," it said. government after the parliament of united separatist front for the new has started. We want this to be Tibet wants to accelerate water-resource exploitation and the once semi-autonomous region elections, as was the case in the negotiated," the ERC's spokesman in make it a new source of economic growth by selling excess voted in favour of independence last region's last elections in 2015, when the Catalan parliament, Roger hydropower to economically prosperous regions, it said. month, and called the new elections in the pro-independence camp secured a Torrent, told AFP, adding that the "But there are still a number of challenges. Once hidden a bid to "restore normality". majority of 72 seats in the 135-seat regional election next month would costs of transmission are considered, sending electricity over The assembly approved the parliament, even though it won just effectively be like another long distances is inherently inefficient. independence declaration following a 47.8 percent of the vote. "referendum". "To transfer Tibet's electricity out, the exploitation of banned secession referendum on But the ERC rejected a joint ticket, "This is why we urge the Spanish hydropower resources in the region is likely to be mainly October 1, which sparked Spain's worst and opinion polls suggest that while it government to accept the results," he concentrated on the Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nujiang political crisis since the country is leading in the current campaign, said. (AFP) River, which are located close to the border area between Tibet and other Chinese provinces," it said. India's concerns figured in the official media coverage of the USD three-billion Suwalong project over the Jinsha river UN court convicts ex-Bosnian Serb which state-run Xinhua news agency is proceeding smoothly. The Jinsha is a tributary of the Yangtze river. The Suwalong project is located at the junction of Mangkam county of Tibet and Batang county of Sichuan province in southwest China. It commander Mladic of genocide will be the largest power station in Tibet upon completion, bigger than Zangmu dam over the Brahmaputra. THE HAGUE (TIP): The United The power station has a designed capacity of 1.2 million Nations' Yugoslav war crimes tribunal kilowatts and will be able to generate about 5.4 billion kwh of convicted Bosnian Serb military chief electricity per year. Gen. Ratko Mladic on Wednesday of A 112-meter-high dam will be built to form a reservoir that genocide and crimes against humanity, can store about 674 million cubic meters of water. Generators and sentenced him to life in prison for are expected to start operations in 2021. (PTI) atrocities during Bosnia's 1992-1995 war. Zimbabwe's next leader prepares Mladic, 75, was found guilty of commanding forces responsible for to take power crimes including the worst atrocities of the war _ the deadly three-year siege of HARARE (TIP): Zimbabwe's incoming president the Bosnian capital, Sarajevo, and the Emmerson Mnangagwa was preparing on Thursday for his 1995 massacre of some 8,000 Muslim new role as president after a triumphant return home men and boys in the eastern enclave of following the dramatic departure of Robert Mugabe, ending 37 Srebrenica, which was Europe's worst years of authoritarian rule. mass killing since World War II. Mnangagwa, who has close ties to the army and the security A three-judge panel at the court establishment, returned to Zimbabwe on Wednesday where he formally known as the International received a hero's welcome, telling crowds of supporters in Criminal Tribunal for the Former Harare they were witnessing the start of a new democratic Yugoslavia convicted Mladic of 10 of 11 era. The 75-year-old will be sworn in as president at an counts in a dramatic climax to a inauguration ceremony on Friday. groundbreaking effort to seek justice It was his first public speech since Mugabe fired him as vice for the wars in the former Yugoslavia. president on November 6 over a succession tussle with the Presiding Judge Alphons Orie read first lady, in a move which prompted the military's out the judgment Wednesday after intervention and eventually led to Mugabe's resignation on ordering Mladic out of the courtroom Tuesday."Today we are witnessing the beginning of a new and for the final verdict over an angry unfolding full democracy in our country," he told hundreds of outburst. tribunal, which was set up in 1993, thumbs-up to photographers in court. supporters, some wearing shirts emblazoned with his image. Mothers of Srebrenica's victims while fierce fighting was still raging in He nodded regularly as presiding Judge He arrived at the headquarters of the ruling ZANU-PF in a clapped when the convictions were Bosnia. Alphons Orie read out descriptions of presidential-style motorcade surrounded by a large security read out. Mladic's son Darko said: "I'm Emotions ran high outside the atrocities by Bosnian Serb forces, one detail. not surprised. The court was totally courtroom, with a small skirmish by one. In the crowd, two young men held up stuffed crocodiles in a biased from the start." reflecting lingering tensions between Then Mladic's lawyer asked for a nod to Mnangagwa's nickname, earned for his reputation for Bosniaks and Serbs watched from Serbs and Bosniaks over the trial and delay because the general was suffering stealth and ruthlessness. near and far as the long-awaited climax the war. high blood pressure. The judge refused, "Great speech all round, can't describe how I felt seeing him approached. Wednesday's judgment Despite ailing health, Mladic looked and Mladic burst out with criticism after what he went through. All I want is job creation," said marks the end of the final trial at the relaxed, greeting lawyers and giving a and was ordered to leave the room. (AP) Remigio Mutero, 30, an unemployed IT graduate. (AFP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 WAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR WARDROBE

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Rose water acts as a natural astringent that helps to cleanse Highlights skin pores and gently tone your Astringents help skin. Apply homemade rose fight bacteria and water daily to cleanse your skin also help remove and keep it away from various traces of makeup infections. All you need to do is Our skin has the to boil a cup of water and add tendency to rose petals in it. Let the water produce oil that boil until it soaks up the colour is healthy of the rose flower. Now mix a few Do look out for drops of lemon essential oils to any allergie Go shopping in your closet Make one change from the same three or four stores? Try this rose infused water and stir Do you find you wear 20% of your Changing something about an shopping someplace you don’t normally well. Apply it daily before going wardrobe 80% of the time? Then it’s outfit can almost make it seem new. visit. Look for indie brands and to bed without having to worry time to re-evaluate what you wear. Go to Are you sick of your suits? Why not designers. Discovering your options can about using chemicals. your closet. Inspect every hanger, and consider new dress shirts? Is it time even be as easy as a walk through your Apple Cider Vinegar Astringent rediscover what you aren’t wearing. If for new ties? Do you wear the same local mall or shopping district. you bought something, whether it was jeans, T-shirt, and belt all the time? Accessorize last week or last year, you probably like Then change up your belt. Even small the way you looked in it at some point. or subtle changes can make it feel as Just adding an accessory or two can So why aren’t you wearing that item if you are wearing something new. change your look completely. Add a more often? You’ve probably forgotten Why not add in one trendy item, like pocket square and bright tie, or even a about that slick blue sweater or those ’70s-inspired skinny pants or a bow tie, to that same old suit. Don’t jeans that make your partner tell you textured sweater? Just adding a few forget about the impact a great hat or how nice your butt looks. Don’t be afraid new pieces to your current wardrobe scarf can make on your usual jeans and to look at what you already have with a can do a lot. T-shirt. A little bit of accessorizing can new perspective. Lie out your clothes on Stop shopping at the same stores go a long way when it comes to the bed, then try them on. See if you can upgrading your style. coordinate old things in new ways. Does everything in your closet come Source: Cheatsheet

Raw and organic apple cider vinegar has always been FOOD CORNER touted as a beneficial substance for the skin. It helps in shrinking skin pores and further absorbs excess oil from the skin, thus helping to even out complexion. Add about 25 milliliter of apple cider vinegar in 100 milliliter of distilled CHILLI PANEER water in a bowl. Stir well and add a few drops of lemon essential oils. Pour the mixture into a container and apply it Ingredients on your face and neck regularly. Chamomile Astringent 6 oz paneer (cut into bite sized pieces), 1 cup bell pepper, (sliced, capsicum, Shimla mirch, I am using yellow and green, Chamomile not only shrinks the skin pores but also bell pepper for color), 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour, removes the dirt and further controls oil secretion making it maida), 2 Tbsp corn starch or arrow root powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 look healthier. Take two cups of water and add dried Tbsp oil (canola or vegetable oil), 1 Tbsp ginger (shredded, chamomile flowers and dried mint and boil them. Allow them adrak), Tbsp green chili (chopped), 1 tsp chili flakes, 2 Tbsp to cool for few minutes and pour in an empty container. Apply soy sauce, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 1-1/2 tsp corn starch or arrow root powder, 1/2 cup water this astringent daily to revitalise your skin. Method Cucumber astringent Did you know cucumber acts as a natural astringent and To make batter mix flour, corn starch, and salt in a bowl. cleanses and lightens your skin? Take freshly cut slices of Add the water slowly to make a smooth batter (batter should be consistency of pancake batter or dosa batter). cucumber and rub them on your skin to reduce dark spots, them out over paper towel. Do same with bell pepper. before washing your face off with water. Heat at least 1/2 inch of oil in a frying pan over medium For sauce heat the oil in sauce pan over medium heat; high heat. Oil should be moderately hot. add ginger, and green chili stir for about one minutes. Lemon astringent Dip the paneer into the batter, making sure it is Add all the ingredients for sauce except corn starch, (soy Lemon has ascorbic acid that makes it act as a natural completely covered by the batter. Then drop the paneer sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, and tomato paste), Stir for 1 astringent that helps to shrink and constrict skin pores. It minutes. mix water and corn starch and add to the sauce. pieces slowly into oil in the frying pan. (do not overlap reduces excess oil secretion, redness and brightens your skin them) Cook for another two minutes, sauce should be thick consistency. Sauce gets thicker as it sits. to get an even skin tone. All you need to do is to add lemon juice Fry the paneer in small batches. Fry them turning in water and use it on your face to see positive results. occasionally, until they are very light golden brown. Take Add paneer, and bell pepper into sauce and serve hot. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 HEALTH & FITNESS 25 HEAVY DRINKING AND SMOKING CAN MAKE YOU LOOK OLDER LONDON (TIP): If you do not want to look older than your true age, stop heavy Consuming eggs during drinking and smoking, new research suggests. pregnancy helps cut risk Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical of food allergies in babies ageing, according to the study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & here’s no need to say no to eggs during pregnancy. Community Health. Rather, eating eggs, peanuts and shellfish during Light to moderate drinking is not Tpregnancy may help in protecting the new born from associated with looking older than one's food allergy symptoms, says a recent study. Researchers at years, the findings showed. Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School "This is the first prospective study to have shown that pregnant mice, exposed to egg, transferred show that alcohol and smoking are protective antibodies to their offsprings through their breast associated with the development of milk. visible age-related signs and thus This research in mice reinforces recent guidance that generally looking older than one's actual women should not avoid allergenic foods while they are age," said the researchers. pregnant or breastfeeding. The research indicated that a The findings are based on information mother’s diet can protect nursing newborns against food from more than 11,500 adults in allergies. Denmark whose heart health and visible Researcher Dr James R Baker said that this elegantly ageing signs were tracked for an average designed and controlled study shows that mothers should of 11.5 years as part of the Copenhagen feel free to eat a healthy and diverse diet throughout City Heart Study. pregnancy and while breastfeeding. “Eating a range of Before each of the clinic visits, Janne nutritious foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding will Tolstrup from University of Southern not promote food allergies in developing babies, and may Denmark and her colleagues quizzed the protect them from food allergy,” Baker added. participants about their lifestyle and men. Analysis of drinking and smoking between 15 and 30 years was associated The study’s findings are consistent with new dietary general health and asked to state how patterns revealed a consistently with a 41 per cent heightened risk among recommendations for pregnant and nursing mothers. much they drank and smoked. heightened risk of looking older than women and a 12 per cent heightened risk Allergists now recommend that, unless mothers already And they were checked for four signs one's true age and developing arcus among men. "This may reflect that heavy have diagnosed food allergies, they should not avoid of ageing that have previously been corneae, earlobe creases, and yellow- drinking and smoking increases general allergenic foods while pregnant and nursing. linked to a heightened risk of orange plaques on the eyelids among ageing of the body," the researchers said. At the same time, Baker noted that maternal and early cardiovascular ill health and/or death. those who smoked and drank heavily. The occurrence of the visible signs of childhood diets do not cause food allergies in children. Aided These were: earlobe creases; a greyish For example, compared with a weekly ageing was no different among light to by a protein in the offspring’s gut lining and some immune opaque coloured ring or arc around the alcohol intake of up to 7 drinks, a tally of moderate drinkers than it was among non- cells, the food protein-antibody complexes are taken up and peripheral cornea of both eyes (arcus 28 or more was associated with a 33 per drinkers, the analysis showed. introduced to the offspring’s developing immune system, corneae); yellow-orange plaques on the cent heightened risk of arcus coneae Male pattern baldness was not triggering the production of protective cells that suppress eyelids (xanthelasmata); and male among the women, and a 35 per cent consistently associated with heavy allergic reactions to the food. pattern baldness (receding hairline or a heightened risk among men who drinking or smoking, possibly because it is An adult can consume nearly 300 milligrams. During bald patch on the top of the head). knocked back 35 or more drinks every strongly influenced by genes and pregnancy, eating two eggs a day may put you over the The average age of the participants week. circulating levels of male hormones recommended amount of cholesterol, and it will not take was 51, but ranged from 21 to 86 among Similarly, compared with not smoking, (androgens), the researchers said. into account any of the other cholesterol foods you have the women, and from 21 to 93 among the smoking one pack of 20 cigarettes daily for Source: IANS taken for the day. Eating one to two eggs on most days in a week is not harmful. Eggs are rich in proteins which are essential during pregnancy. Every cell of the growing baby is made of Faster you eat, more kilos you gain protein, so having eggs in limited amounts during pregnancy is good for the foetus. WASHINGTON DC (TIP): Are you wondering why your Apart from being a package of 12 vitamins and minerals, waistline is expanding? Don’t watch what you eat; watch how eggs contain choline and Omega-3 fatty acids which develops you eat. baby's overall growth and brain health. This prevents neural People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or tube defects in the foetus. develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of heart disease, Women with normal blood cholesterol levels can have an diabetes and stroke risk factors, according to preliminary egg or two every day to have a balanced diet low in saturated research presented at the American Heart Association’s fats. If your cholesterol levels are high, avoid egg yolk. Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Metabolic syndrome occurs when someone has any of three PAGE SPONSORED BY risk factors that include abdominal obesity, high fasting blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides and/or low HDL DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND cholesterol, said Japanese researchers. The researchers evaluated 642 men and 441 women, average DR. SATISH ANAND age 51.2 years, who did not have metabolic syndrome in 2008. Former Chairman, Board of They divided the participants into three groups depending on Trustees, AAPI National how they described their usual eating speed: slow, normal or E-Mail: fast. [email protected] After five years, the researchers found that fast eaters were more likely (11.6 percent) to have developed metabolic syndrome than normal eaters (6.5 percent) or slow eaters (2.3 help prevent metabolic syndrome. GITANJLI ANAND percent). “When people eat fast they tend not to feel full and are more Former President, India Faster eating speed was associated with more weight gain, likely to overeat. Eating fast causes bigger glucose fluctuation, Association of Long Island higher blood glucose and larger waistline. which can lead to insulin resistance. We also believe our (IALI) Author Takayuki Yamaji from Hiroshima University said research would apply to a U.S. population,” he added. E-mail: that eating more slowly may be a crucial lifestyle change to Source: ANI [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Mars 2020 mission performs first supersonic parachute test SCIENTISTS SEND MESSAGE LOS ANGELES (TIP): NASA has completed the first test of its Mars 2020 mission's parachute-testing series, the Advanced Supersonic Parachute Inflation Research TO CONTACT ALIEN LIFE Experiment (ASPIRE), the US space agency announced. The Mars rover mission set to launch in 2020 will seek LONDON (TIP): With the aim of signs of ancient Martian life by investigating evidence in contacting alien life, astronomers have place and by catching drilled samples of Martian rocks for sent a radio message to a neighbouring potential future return to Earth, according to NASA, Xinhua star system, one of the closest known to news agency reported. contain a potentially habitable planet. The mission will rely on a special parachute to slow the The target star is GJ 273, also known spacecraft down as it enters the Martian atmosphere at over as Luyten's star, a red dwarf in the 5.4 km per second. northern constellation of Canis Minor, Landing on Mars is difficult and not always successful. just 12 light years away, said However, well-designed advance testing helps. researchers at Messaging The parachute tested during this first flight was almost an Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) exact copy of the parachute used to land NASA's Mars International. Science Laboratory successfully on the Red Planet in 2012. The star has two planets. One of The test began with a 58-foot-tall Black Brant IX sounding them, known as GJ 273b, orbits within rocket launch and upper-atmosphere flight last month from the its "habitable zone" and could the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight potentially harbour liquid water, and Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. perhaps life, they said. The payload is a bullet-nosed, cylindrical structure By the calculations of the holding a supersonic parachute, the parachute's deployment researchers, we could get a message mechanism, and the test's high-definition instrumentation, back within 25 years. including cameras, to record data. "I think that is an unlikely outcome, The rocket carried the payload as high as about 51 km. but it would be a welcome outcome," Forty-two seconds later, at an altitude of 42 km and a velocity Douglas Vakoch, president of METI of 1.8 times the speed of sound, the test conditions were met International, was quoted as saying by and the Mars parachute successfully deployed. Thirty-five 'New Scientist'. minutes after launch, ASPIRE splashed down in the Atlantic The message was beamed from an Ocean about 54 km southeast of Wallops Island. antenna in Norway more than roughly "Everything went according to plan or better than eight hours over a three-day period in planned," said Clark. October, Vakoch said. an understanding of time similar to our on the planets of our solar system, the "We not only proved that we could get our payload to the It begins with information about own. structure of DNA, a cartoon-like correct altitude and velocity conditions to best mimic a counting, arithmetic, geometry, and The message was sent on the picture of what a human being looks parachute deployment in the Martian atmosphere, but as an trigonometry, and includes a anniversary of the "Arecibo message," a like, and other basic information about added bonus, we got to see our parachute in action as well." description of the radio waves that radio transmission beamed towards a the earth and its inhabitants. Future tests will evaluate the performance of a strengthened carry the message, as well as a tutorial distant star cluster in 1974 from the However, the new message is simpler parachute that could also be used in future Mars missions. on clocks and timekeeping, to see if any Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico. and may be more readily understood, The next ASPIRE test is planned for February 2018. potential inhabitants of GJ 273b have That message contained information Vakoch said. Source: PTI The Mars 2020 team will use data from these tests to finalise the design for its mission. Source: IANS US warns businesses about cyber bug in Intel chips

WASHINGTON (TIP): The US government on Tuesday urged businesses to act on an Intel Corp alert about security flaws in widely used computer chips as industry researchers scrambled to understand the impact of the newly disclosed vulnerability. UC Browser returns to Google Homeland Security gave the guidance a day after Intel said it had identified Play Store with ‘updated settings’ security vulnerabilities in remote- NEW DELHI (TIP): UC Browser reappeared on Google’s management software known as Play Store on Wednesday,a week after it was removed for not "Management Engine" that shipped with adhering to Google’s policies. eight types of processors used in UC Web, the parent company, says the new version now business computers sold by Dell adheres to Google rules. Technologies Inc, Lenovo Group Ltd, HP “During the brief absence of UC Browser on Play Store, we Inc , Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and continued to meticulously check our technical settings while other manufacturers. also witnessing an uninterrupted passion of our users for Security experts said that it was not break in without those credentials if manufacturers, though it was up to them the product, who looked upon the alternative version, UC clear how difficult it would be to exploit they have physical access to the to distribute patches to computers users. Browser Mini, and made it to the top of ‘Free Apps’ category the vulnerabilities to launch attacks, computer, he said. Dell's support website offered patches on the Play Store,” said Young Li, Head-International though they found the disclosure Intel said that it knew of no cases for servers, but not laptop or desktop Business Department at Alibaba Mobile Business Group. troubling because the affected chips where hackers had exploited the computers, as of midday Tuesday. An alternative to Google Chrome, UC Browser is a popular were widely used. vulnerability in a cyber attack. Lenovo offered fixes for some servers, mobile browser in India. The application is mainly known "These vulnerabilities affect Homeland Security advised computer laptops and tablets and said more for its data compression technology that cuts mobile data essentially every business computer and users to review the warning from Intel, updates would be available Friday. An usage. UC Browser has more than 100 million monthly active server with an Intel processor released which includes a software tool that HP representative said the company users in India. According to a third-party tracker in the last two years," said Jay Little, a checks whether a computer has a would soon post fixes on its support site. Statcounter, UC Browser enjoys 45% of the mobile browser security engineer with cyber consulting vulnerable chip. It also urged them to Security experts noted that it could segment. Earlier this month, UC Web announced the browser firm Trail of Bits. contact computer makers to obtain take time to fix vulnerable systems had gone past 500 million downloads. For a remote attack to succeed, a software updates and advice on because installing patches on computer Its mysterious disappearance from Google Play Store was vulnerable machine would need to be strategies for mitigating the threat. chips is a difficult process. initially linked with alleged “unhealthy” methods to promote configured to allow remote access, and a (http://bit.ly/2zqhccw) Intel "Patching software is hard. Patching the app installs. UC Web, however, turned down the hacker would need to know the spokeswoman Agnes Kwan said the hardware is even harder," said Ben allegation, stating that the app was not pulled out from Play administrator's user name and company had provided software patches Johnson, co-founder of cyber startup Store for “misleading” and “malicious” promotions. password, Little said. Attackers could to fix the issue to all major computer Obsidian Security. Source: Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 BIZ & FINANCE 27 TWO BOEING 747 JETS TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AUCTIONED ON CHINESE INCOME TAX LAWS ONLINE SHOPPING PORTAL NEW DELHI (TIP): After the indirect tax regime was transformed by REPORT IN SIX MONTHS the implementation of the Goods and It will redraft the 50-year-old Services Tax (GST), the 56-year-old Income Tax Act in consonance Income Tax Act is now set for an with the economic needs of the overhaul. country On Nov 22, the finance ministry set up The task force will submit its a six-member task force to draft a new report to the government within direct tax law that will better serve the six months country’s economic needs by widening BEIJING (TIP): The sky seems to be the limit for Chinese Chief Economic Adviser Arvind the tax base, improving compliance and online shopping portal Taobao, which auctioned off two Subramanian will be a permanent ease of doing business. Boeing 747 jumbo jets on Tuesday for nearly $50 million. special invitee in the six-member Prime Minister Narendra Modi body Chinese air cargo company SF Airlines bought the pair for observed at a tax officials’ conference in over 320 million yuan ($48 million), the official Xinhua news early September that the Income Tax Act agency reported. of 1961 was more than half-a-century-old bracket be taxed at 10%. The current tax advocate; Mansi Kedia, consultant, After six failed attempts over two years to sell three 747s and needed to be re-drafted. slab is more liberal than that--income up ICRIER; and G.C. Srivastava, advocate. from defunct carrier Jade Cargo International, a court in the Arbind Modi, member, Central Board to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum is exempt from Chief economic adviser Arvind southern Chinese city of Shenzhen decided to auction them of Direct Taxes, was named convener of tax for individuals (Rs 3 lakh in the case Subramanian will be a permanent online. the six-member panel that has been of senior citizens) and income of up to special invitee in the task force, which The jets were put up for sale Monday on Taobao, which tasked to draft a new law. Modi was also Rs 5 lakh is taxed at 5%. will submit its report in six months. handles billions of dollars in orders for everything from a key contributor to the direct taxes code “The committee has not been given everyday items like food and stationery to the bizarre -- such proposed by the previous United any specific direction to evolve a new Experts welcomed the move but as giant cargo planes and even bottled flatulence. Progressive Alliance government. law. It is open to the committee to come remained nervous about any major The third freighter could not be sold because only one Almost all the ideas in the proposed up with a draft by studying existing disruption in direct tax laws after the buyer registered for the auction. direct taxes code--including General provisions and models in other unsettling initial impact of the GST roll Taobao, the shopping platform of e-commerce giant Anti-Avoidance Rules meant to crack countries,” a person briefed about the out. GST dismantled inter-state barriers Alibaba, is immensely popular in China and estimated to down on complex corporate development said, requesting to trade. hold more than 90 percent of the consumer-to-consumer arrangements aimed at tax evasion and anonymity. “In light of the disruption caused in market. Its hundreds of millions of users include courts provisions to tax offshore transfer of Globally, governments have been on a the past on account of structural trying to auction off assets of bankrupt businesses. assets located in India--have already drive to combat what is regarded as reforms, it is desirable to have a stable Source: AFP been adopted in the existing Income Tax aggressive tax planning by businesses tax regime till at least 2019,” said Amit Act. Also, a key proposal in the erstwhile using a complex web of subsidiaries Maheshwari, partner, Ashok Uber paid hackers $100,000, direct taxes code of phasing out across jurisdictions to keep tax outgo Maheshwary and Associates LLP corporate tax exemptions and lowering artificially to a minimum. “The move to overhaul direct tax laws concealed data stolen from of the tax rate to 25% from 30% is being The other members of the panel are to improve ease of doing business, implemented in stages. Girish Ahuja, chartered accountant; widening the tax base and to provide 57 million accounts For individuals, the direct taxes code Rajiv Memani, chairman and regional stringent penalties for evasion is proposed that income in the Rs 2-5 lakh managing partner of EY; Mukesh Patel, welcome. China’s Tencent becomes more M&M drives into US market valuable company than Facebook WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian automobile giant HONG KONG (TIP): Mahindra & Mahindra China’s social media and (M&M) has opened a new video game giant Tencent $230-million plant for an off- became more valuable highway vehicle in Detroit, TORONTO/SAN FRANCISCO (TIP): Uber Technologies company than Facebook on the world’s car capital, which Inc paid hackers $100,000 to keep secret a massive breach last Tuesday. Tencent’s Hong got its first automotive year that exposed the data of some 57 million accounts of the Kong-listed shares have production facility in 25 ride-service provider, the company said on Tuesday. doubled in value this year, years. The new plant will Discovery of the company’s cover-up of the incident and on Monday it became create 250 new jobs in the US, resulted in the firing of two employees who led Uber’s the first Asian company the world’s top automotive response to the hack, said Dara Khosrowshahi, who was with a market market. named CEO in August following the departure of founder capitalisation of half a “This is an exciting day for Travis Kalanick. trillion dollars. Mahindra...,” Mahindra Khosrowshahi said he had only recently learned of the By the end of the trading Group Chairman Anand breach, which happened in October 2016. day on Tuesday, Tencent’s Mahindra said. “None of this should have happened, and I will not make outstanding shares were “This building opening excuses for it,” Khosrowshahi said in a blog post on the worth a combined 4.08 represents our company’s company website. trillion Hong Kong dollars growing presence in North The company’s admission that it failed to disclose the ($523 billion), surpassing America and locally in the breach comes as Uber seeks to recover from sexual Facebook’s $519 billion. Metro Detroit area where we harassment allegations and multiple federal criminal probes Despite its stratospheric have tripled our workforce that culminated in Kalanick’s ouster in June. climb, Tencent is still some way behind the world’s most valuable company, Apple, which is during the past 18 months. The company said two hackers gained access to currently valued at $873 billion. We are committed to proprietary information used by Uber and stored on GitHub, Last week, Tencent said profit had grown nearly 70 percent in the third quarter, when growing the Mahindra brand a service that allows engineers to collaborate on software compared with the same period last year, well outpacing expectations. Its accelerating growth in North America and code. The two people downloaded the data, which included has sent its shares shooting higher in recent days. Michigan,” he said. names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of Uber Critics say many of China’s tech companies copy the latest idea seen in the US. That has not “It is pretty rare and users around the world and the names and driver’s license been the case for Tencent, which has transformed its WeChat smartphone app into a product extraordinary,” said numbers of 600,000 U.S. drivers, Khosrowshahi said. wholly unlike other social networking applications seen around the world. Michigan Lieutenant “While I can’t erase the past, I can commit on behalf of “Tencent is an enterprise that focuses on innovation,” said Huang Hao, an associate Governor Brian Calley at the every Uber employee that we will learn from our mistakes,” researcher at the National Academy of Economic Strategy of Chinese Academy of Social Mahindra automotive plant Khosrowshahi said. “We are changing the way we do Sciences. “Its product ideas are not simple emulations of those of foreign businesses.” launch event yesterday in business, putting integrity at the core of every decision we But it also has a distinct advantage over some of its western peers: Facebook and Twitter are Detroit metropolitan area. make and working hard to earn the trust of our customers.” blocked in China, cutting off a market of up to 1.3 billion people. Source: Reuters Source: PTI Source: Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

Horoscope Forecast for DECEMBER 2017 BY BEJAN DARUWALLA Email: [email protected] / Phone: +91-8141234275 / www.bejandaruwalla.com Ganesha says in digital terms speed + space + spirituality + showmanship = Sagittarius. Add to it the great divide between illusion / reality, evolution / revolution, freedom / captivity, knowledge / wisdom. The archer pierces the eye of the Sun and hits infinity. Finally, Sagittarius is all about freedom. Sagittarius is both fast and furious.

Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: The body and physicality means much to Time to sing, make merry and also marry. "Seaweeds, sawdust, skeletons, skulls" Aries. Therefore, December is a good time In other words, hobbies, the fine arts, were never meant for you. You are meant to do away with "Old habits, patterns and exhibitions, romance, children, crash into for space travel, research, knowledge of deep-seated memories from the your life. Throw a party and also join a your own self and most certainly you have subconscious, claw our being backwards." satsang, a Christian Mass, a Parsee the power to break with a mighty jerk all You have a great opportunity to be new and Navjote. Be both busy and happy.Nietzsche the chains that bind you. Osho the shining clean from December onwards. Go asks, "Is man one of God's blunders, or is Sagittarian could well be the Master you for it. Pilgrimages and pious deeds are God one of man's blunders?" What say may follow. Your choice. fated. you? Capricorn: Taurus: Virgo: The dead world sleeps / The living world Tantra and mantra, prayers and hymns House, home and property will figure very cares not is what most of us believe. But for should give an extra boost to life and living prominently in your scheme of things. It you Capricornians the dead world can come this month. At the same time health will interest health conscious Virgos to alive now and the living world could dare precautions are absolutely essential. Life know that "The advent of massive human and care for one and all. This is the special is a concoction of concord and conflict. genome databases is enabling researches significance of Jupiter and Saturn for you This truth will be seen and felt by you in to look for possible connections between in December. Hidden secret and mighty December. The last week finds you calm of mental illnesses and the environmental powerful forces will help you with or mind as pressures ease. and societal conditions that drive their without your knowledge. Ganesha smiles. development." Gemini: Aquarius: Psychologists tell us again and again that Libra: Shri Shri Anandamurti speaks of today life is all about RELATIONSHIPS. I Libra is all about beauty, poise, harmony Surrendering to the Universal Rhythm and agree totally with it now because the Sun and spirituality. Therefore, Volcanic hair this applies very specially to you cosmos in your seventh angle is mainly about from lava of volcano stretches 6 feet long embracing Aquarians in the month of meeting people. But relationships can also could excite you. Use all media of December when the Sun, the power planet, be with Nature and with your own self. transport and publicity to get what you is in your eleventh angle. Connecting to Travel with a stop-over is more than desire. Preachers, pundits, priests, tv the universal rhythm is to me very possible. Reach out to people and you will anchors, politicians, professors will spiritual, extremely important and also find God. succeed in impinging on the minds of the very natural and our destiny. entire world. Cancer: Pisces: Most Cancerians are emotional, intuitive Scorpio: Aristotle said, "The energy of the mind is and can link up with God naturally and Scorpio many times stands for trusts, the essence of life." To this I add power, easily. But in December hard work, public money, banking and helping out position, prestige, promotion and a big sustained labor and intense concentration others with money and active support as round of profit and pleasure. Sounds will result in awards and rewards. You well as secret co-operation. Scorpio Bill interesting, doesn't it? The only snag is do jolly well deserve the grace of God as well Gates is the best example of it. By your not be overly aggressive, sly and greedy. as promotion and perks. However, you oratory and charm you can change the After all nobody is perfect. It is our must learn to take excellent care of your world. Great praise this but well deserved. imperfection which makes us so very health and wellness. A mix of honey and money. special. You may or may not agree with it.

Bejan Daruwalla is world's most famous astrologertoday. journals andnewspapers in many parts of the world which Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological He appears regularly on world wide TV shows.Bejan who includeBerkley Communications (London) Times of consultations. He can be reached at has been a professor in English, hasauthored a number of India(Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) and The books on astrology. India'sPrime Minister Narendra Modi IndianPanorama ( New York and Texas). Bejan's [email protected] , on March 29, 2012,lunched one of Bejan's books, '2012- predictionshave mostly been correct and people the and on phone 011-91-8141234275 End of theWorld? Bejan contributes to a number of world overrely on his predictions. www.bejandaruwalla.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 SPIRITUALITY 29

attatreya is a saint well known in Puranas. He was the son of Anasuya and Maharshi Atri. The name D‘Dattaterya’ can be divided into two words- ‘Datta’ and ‘Atreya’, where the former means given (by Vishnu) and the latter refers to Sage Atri, His father. He is considered to be the LORD DATTATREYA incarnation of the Trinity- Brahma, Vishnu and Siva – a Trimurti Avatar. 1350 AD. There are many stories related to the birth of Dattatreya. The second manifestation was as Sri Swami Narasimha Dattatreya is said to be born in Mahur, Maharashtra. One Saraswati. He was born to fulfill a promise given by Sreepada story says that the Goddesses Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Sreevallabha to His mother. Narahari, as He was known at Parvati wanted to test the chastity of Anasuya, who was first, was born in 1380 in the small town of Karanjanagar. Until reputed to be the epitome of chastity. So, they sent their He was seven years old, Narahari remained dumb, but when husbands Brahma, Vishnu and Siva, who asked Anasuya to His sacred thread ceremony was performed and His mother serve them food in her nude form. Anasuya made the Trinity offered him food thrice as enjoined by the scriptures, Narahari take the forms of small babies and then fed them with no recited the three Vedas, one for each meal. clothes on her body. It is said that Maharshi Atri, seeing this, Narahari granted to His mother the memory of her previous invoked the spiritual powers and transformed the three babies birth and after two more sons were born to her, He left for into a three-headed baby, who was named Dattatreya. Vaaranasi and took His holy vows from the aged Swami Another story says that Dattatyreya was born of triplets as Krishna Saraswathi who bestowed on Him the name a result of immaculate conception. Later on, they were born as Narasimha Saraswati. After touring north India on foot, one baby to Atri and Anasuya. Swami Narasimha Saraswati came South and lived for twenty Lord Dattatreya is represented as having three faces, one of years in Gapura, a place near Gulbarga in Karnataka, and Lord Brahma, the second of Lord Vishnu and the third of Lord blessed innumerable devotees. Saraswati was adored and Siva. He has six hands. The three right hands hold a trident, a worshipped by many different people of all religions. It is rosary and a lotus flower whereas the three left hands have s believed that He disappeared in Sreesaila leaving His sacred discuss, a conch and a water pot. The three heads from the sandals to Ganagaapura. Apart from these two histrocial same trunk signify the powers of creation, preservation and incarnations, Dattatreya manifested Himself in sixteen other destruction. It signifies the intimate unity of everything. forms at other times. They are: The four dogs in the Dattatreya iconography represent the Visvambaraavadhoota, Maayamuktaavadhoota, four Vedas. The cow that is seen in the picture is Mother Earth, Dattavadhoota, Aadigurunaamaka, Samskasheenasivaroopa, who has taken refuge in Dattaterya. Mother Earth is supposed Devadeva, Dattadigambara, Syaamakamalalochana, Yogiraja, to be under His protection. Various sects of believers worship Atrivarada, Digambara, Yogiraajavallabha, Kaalaagnisamana, Dattatreya differently. In the Nath tradition, Dattatreya is Leelavisvambhara, Siddharajanamaka, and Jnanasagara recognized as the incarnation of Siva and as the Aadi Guru of By worshiping only Dattatreya, absolute knowledge of the the Adinath Sampradaya of the Naths. He has also been self will set in. On the other hand, by worshiping Dattatreya adopted by the Vaishnavaites and worshipped by them. along with Anagha, even the worldly difficulties will be Among the many current legends concerning the removed and eventually Atma Jnana will set in. In Kaliyuga, manifestation of the Supreme as Dattatreya, three are worthy human beings can achieve wisdom only in an unhurried pace. of notice. The first version is taken from SrimadBhagavata. Therefore, Lord Dattatreya himself preached the method of According to the Bhagavata, the sage Atri performed severe worshiping Anagha. penance in order to have a son. His goal for his son was to The story of the thousand-armed Kartaveeryarjuna in Datta achieve and maintain world order. The Lord Himself who boon. She desired the "Trinity" to become her children. Her Darshana is highly symbolic. He was one of the favorite promised to fulfill his wish was born as Atri's son. wish was instantly fulfilled. Brahma was born as Chandra disciples of Lord Dattatreya. Dattatreya Himself taught him The second version is a story passed down from generation (moon), Vishnu as Datta and Shiva as Durvaasa. After some the method of performing Anaghashtami Pooia. Kartaveerya to generation. A long time ago, there lived a couple in time, with the consent of Anasooya, Chandra left to take his got his boons on the eighth day of the dark half of the month Pratishthanagar (modem Paithana) in Maharashtra State. The position in the sky, and Durvaasa departed to do penance. of Margashira. Lord Dattatreya has himself marked this day husband's name was Kausika and the wife's Sumati. Sumati Datta remained with his parents. However, before leaving, to be auspicious for conducting the Anaghashtami Pooja. He was very devoted to her husband and extremely virtuous. Chandra and Durvaasa endowed Datta with their powers. has further ordained that this pooja be performed every month However, Kausika led an immoral life and eventually deserted Therefore, Dattatreya is conceived as "three in one" and on the eighth day of the dark- fortnight. Bhagavan Vyasa has his wife. He became a victim to many deadly diseases, and with depicted as having three faces and six hands. narrated the method of worship in the Puranas. But on none to care for him, he finally came back to his wife who The third version comes from the Puraanas. The Puraanic account of the vicissitudes of time, it slowly became less and received him with love and devotion. Forgiving his faults, she version of the incarnation of Dattatreya is very similar to the less practice--so much so that questions like "What? A woman treated him with compassion and began to attend to his story passed down through generations. Having heard from sitting by the side of Datta?" are being asked. wounds - physical as well as mental. Naarada about the greatness of Anasooya's fidelity and Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji, who is verily One night, carrying her ailing husband on her shoulders, chastity, the three goddesses, Vaani (Brahma!s spouse), Dattatreya in disguise has been spreading the multifaceted Sumati was walking along the highway and came to a p ocent Lakshmi (consort of Vishnu) and Uma (spouse of Siva), were aspects of Dattatreya throughout the world. In fact no other sage called Maandavya had been unjustly hanged on the filled with jealousy and sent their husbands to test the chastity person has carried out such an extensive propagation of gallows. By using his yogic power, the sage had retained life in of Anasooya. Dattatreya and His teachings. Sri Swamiji is also exposing the his body which was still swinging to and fro. Owing to the The three gods, responsible respectively for the creation, concept of worshiping Anagha Devi along with Dattatreya and faded light, Sumati did not see the swaying body of the sage sustenance and dissolution of the world, came to Anasooya to facilitate it, has established several temples in which both and was walking by when, unwittingly, her husband's leg disguised as holy men and begged for food. Anasooya gladly the deities have been consecrated. It is as though the brushed against the sage's body and caused the sage made them sit, but they demanded that she serve them without philosophies of yore, are being re-taught by Lord Dattatreya excruciating pain. The sage, already hard pressed, lost his wearing any clothes. As a result, Anasooya took the holy water Himself. It is therefore highly beneficial for seekers to adopt temper and swore that the person who had caused him such from her husband's water pot, sprinkled it on them and this path in their spiritual pursuit. severe agony, would die as soon as the sun rose. The virtuous transformed them into babies. Then, without clothes, she and devout Sumati, on hearing this, could not bear even the nurtured and nourished them as her own children. thought of her husband's coming death. So she pronounced a When their husbands did not return for quite a long time, PAGE SPONSORED BY counter-curse. Said she: the goddesses became anxious and apprehensive, and went "O Sun-god, do not rise at all tomorrow. If you disregard my directly to Atri's ashram. They were shocked to see the ARISH K. SAHANI words, you will be burnt and fall from the sky." No power on condition of their husbands. Their jealousy vanished and they earth can render ineffective the curse pronounced by a understood the greatness of Anasooya. The penitent goddesses Serving Since 1972 virtuous and devoted wife. begged Anasooya to forgive them and restore their husbands to Please Call or Write for Your "That power which men attain by practicing Yoga, will be them. Compassionate Anasooya transformed the babies into Insurance Needs obtained by women of respectable family merely by their their original form and gave them back to their wives. The chastity and moral excellence." three gods, who had basked in the sunshine of Anasooya's Arish K Sahani The Sun-god did not rise and there was widespread sorrow matemal affection, while departing, voluntarily expressed (Father) in the world. No ritual could be conducted; no duty could be their intention to be with her in another form. performed. Scared, the gods approached Brahma (the Creator) Accordingly, Brahma became Chandra, Vishnu became Shiv Sahani (Son) for assistance, but He said He was helpless. Taking the gods Datta and Siva became Durvaasa. All three were born in one with him, Brahma went to Atri's Ashram and entreated united form on the fourteenth day of the bright half of the Priya Sahani Sood Anasooya to save the world, as in his opinion, she alone month of Maargasira, the ninth month of the lunar year. This (Daughter) possessed power to do so. day is being observed as the birthday of Dattatreya even now. Atri and Anasooya, accompanied by Brahma and the gods, According to the popular Gurucharitra written by Sri 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 went to Sumati's house and implored her to withdraw her Gangadhara Saraswati, out of the infinite incarnations of [email protected] curse. But Sumati refused because she feared her husband Dattatreya, two which took place in the fourteenth century are would die the moment the sun rose. Anasooya assured Sumati worthy of mentioning. The first manifestation was as that she would bring her husband back to life by her power. So, Sreepadavallabha. He was born to Brahmin parents ‘If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall Sumati revoked her curse and the sun rose immediately. But Appalaraja and Sumati in the year 1320 AD in the town of save it? If India’s own children don’t cling to with the rising sun, Kausika fell dead. Anasooya, by virtue of Pitapura in Andhra Pradesh. He left home at the age of their faith, who shall guard it? Indian alone can her power, brought him back o life. All were happy. sixteen, and living in Kuruvapura, a small island in the River save India, and India and Hinduism are one.’ Gods, out of gratitude were eager to bestow on Anasooya a Krishna, blessed devotees for some time and disappeared in THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 NEW YORK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Armed thieves hold up Kennedy Fried Chicken Community Unity halts a deportation shop in Queens Bangladeshi immigrant Riaz Talukder scheduled for deportation gets 6 months Mohammed Jaffer QUEENS, NEW YORK (TIP): Police are reprieve due to community, media, legal, and elected representatives' pressure seeking a pair of armed crooks who held up a Kennedy Fried Chicken shop in Queens - NEW YORK CITY, NY (TIP): Nearly 75 with one waving his pistol in front of a immigrants, elected officials, activists, family, worker, dramatic video released Tuesday, and community members gathered in the cold November 21 shows. weather outside Federal Plaza to show their The thieves, wearing winter coats and support for Riaz Talukder, a Bangladeshi hoods, casually entered the eatery on Hollis immigrant who was told by DHS that he would Ave. near 205th Place in Hollis just before 1 be deported, November 22. They rallied and a.m. on Nov. 11, officials said. held a press conference outside Federal Plaza, Police released the video on Tuesday in and nearly 40 of them went inside to the hope that someone recognizes either of accompany Mr. Talukder to demonstrate the the two men. amount of community support behind his Police released the video on Tuesday in case. the hope that someone recognizes either of Riaz Talukder was brought to this country the two men. (NYPD) as a minor and has lived and worked here for 36 After they order, one of the men pulls out years. He has two US born children, Radi, 11 money as if he's about to pay, the video and Rafi, 15, both of whom were present for the shows. Then, a second later, the man pulls a press conference today. Rafi, a Bronx Science silver gun out of his pocket and aims it at a High School student, spoke at the press worker. conference and highlighted that no family Community and City representatives feel pleased with ICE decision to defer deportation of Riaz His partner jumps the counter and forces should have to face such a situation of being Talukder Photo/ Kisha Bari and William Depoo the man to empty the cash register. torn apart as a result of detentions and Esq: "ICE has exercised its discretion to grant not asking for a favor. He has spent 36 years Accused Queens jogger killer asked cop deportations. Riaz' younger son Radi, skipped a 6-month extension to allow for the processing building this country, this city, and his to tell 'mother I'm sorry' school to accompany his father into Federal of all the paperwork that we have filed and will community. This is Riaz's home. And our The two thieves then run off with about Plaza and waited anxiously in the waiting continue to file to fight for Riaz Talukder to communities can come out to support and $1,500, cops said. room for good news. Riaz's wife suffers from stay in the United States, where he belongs. defend each other." Police released the video on Tuesday in thyroid cancer and is scheduled for surgery in This was a great day today. We're very, very Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, who the hope that someone recognizes either of December. hopeful. does not represent Mr. Talukder's district, the two men. After two hours of waiting, including Lucy Herschel of Jackson Heights came to the press conference and joined Mr. praying together, family and supporters Immigrant Solidarity Network said: "We had a Talukder for the whole duration of the check- Harlem fire injures received the good news that Mr. Talukder great victory today, but Riaz is just one of in. Elected officials and representatives from would be going home, and would have 6 millions of people in this country living under the office of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Mayor's several, including months before the next check-in. the constant threat of deportation. These are Office of Immigrant Affairs, Comptroller Scott Mr. Talukder stated "I am happy to be going our family and friends, our neighbors, our Stringer, Councilmember Brad Lander, police officers home with my family,and with all these people coworkers. We need to build a mass movement Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, who are my family and my community who to defend our communities from this attack. Councilmember Menchaca, and Manhattan Mohammed Jaffer came to support me." Kazi Fouzia, Director of Organizing at Borough President Gale Brewer , were also NEW YORK (TIP): Authorities say Mr. Talukder's attorney, Edward Cuccia, DRUM - Desis Rising Up & Moving said "He is present. several people were hurt, including responding police officers, when an emotionally disturbed person set fire to her apartment in Harlem. UN Women urges robust action to ensure Police say the woman had barricaded herself inside her 14th floor public housing apartment on Amsterdam Avenue when the lives free from violence for women and girls fire broke out at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 21. The fire was under control in less than an hour. UNITE campaign's theme "Leave No One Behind" emphasizes the urgency of reaching the most The woman was hospitalized and is marginalized first, as the 16 Days of Activism begins worldwide expected to survive her injuries. At least five police officers were treated NEW YORK (TIP): Starting on the political and economic dimensions. Women for smoke inhalation. International Day for the Elimination of living with disabilities and those living in rural Violence Against Women (25 November), areas face physical and/or communication SIAEA Announces hundreds of events worldwide, led by UN barriers. Women and partners, will bolster efforts to end "Everyone has the right to live their life Annual Scholarship a pandemic that impacts one in three women without violence or the threat of violence. This globally. From marches, flashmobs and holds for all people, no matter what their Program concerts, to football and rugby games, events gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity or caste, will be organized and iconic buildings lit up in and irrespective of their income level, sexual NEW YORK (TIP): The Society of Indo orange to galvanize attention during the 16 orientation, HIV status, citizenship, where they American Engineers and Architects Days of Activism Against Gender-Based live, or any other characteristic of their (SIAEA) has announced its Annual Violence (25 November - 10 December). identity," said UN Women Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Scholarship Program for 2017. The program This year's commemoration comes at a Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. "At the heart of Executive Director is working to shine a light has been formulated to encourage students unique moment, coinciding with the today's theme of 'leaving no one behind', is on the need to end violence against women to pursue studies in the fields of unprecedented mobilization of millions behind leaving no one out. This means bringing Engineering or Architecture. #MeToo and other movements in an escalating action. In 2016, people in record 105 countries women and girls as equals into everything that The Society will be offering, this year, 10 global protest against sexual harassment and participated. This year's theme for the concerns them," she added. [Read the full Scholarships of $2000 each, to be awarded to assault. As the annual campaign kicks off, UN campaign is "Leave No One Behind: End statement by the Executive Director on the students of Indian origin, who are enrolled Women calls for seizing the opportunity created Violence against Women and Girls", in line with International Day for the Elimination of in under-graduate and graduate study by the global outcry over sexual harassment the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It Violence Against Women here]. programs in the fields of Engineering and and moving it towards solution-based underscores that while no group of women or Violence not only has negative consequences Architecture. A special Grand Scholarship implementation of laws and policies to end girls is exempt, the risks and vulnerabilities for for those who suffer it, but also their families, of $5,000 will be awarded in the memory of violence against women once and for all. some are greater. Identifying the most the community and society at large, and it past president late Bansi Shah by Bansi The 16 Days campaign, which mobilizes marginalized women and girls is fundamental to comes at a high economic cost for society.But it Shah Memorial Trust Foundation. This governments and public alike, is being able to effectively respond and reach them. is not inevitable-violence against women and award will be presented to the most commemorated by the UN under the umbrella of For instance, migrants, refugees and girls can be ended with a comprehensive deserving student. the Secretary-General's campaign UNiTE to End internally displaced people are at greater risk of approach that includes the passing and To be eligible for the scholarship, one Violence against Women by 2030. Orange has sexual violence and may lack formal implementation of laws to protect women and needs to be a SIAEA Student member. been designated as the color of the UNiTE recognition by the State, which prevents them girls and boosting efforts to prosecute offenders; Please website campaign as it symbolizes hope and a violence- from accessing health, police, justice or social prevention that starts at an early age to instill a (http://siaeany.org/?page_id=3114) to enroll free world. The call is for everyone to "Orange services. Indigenous women and those from culture of zero tolerance toward violence. in SIAEA membership and to seek further the World" and play their part to end violence ethnic or racial minorities often face the Read full story on information. against women and girls, taking the outcry to highest levels of discrimination across social, www.theindianpanorama.news THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ADVERTISEMENT 31

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(732) 500-7453 Cell: 516.304.8808 Fax: 516.218.8009 Email: [email protected] PH# 718-925-0100 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 contd from page 1 Court took place on 6 February 1946, at the According to sources, three hours before the penalty of 20 years in prison, but if Venditto is first session of the UN General Assembly and voting, General Assembly president Miroslav convicted he is most likely to get a lesser Macy’s Thanksgiving... Security Council. Lajcak and Italian ambassador Sebastiano sentence. Bhandari was re-elected with more than Cardi in his capacity as Security Council Venditto previously was charged with "For more than 90 years, Macy's two-thirds of the UN members backing him, president for the month of November obstruction of justice, conspiracy to commit Thanksgiving Day Parade has signaled the forcing Britain to withdraw its candidate convened a consultative meeting with Rycroft bribery, and making false statements to start of the holiday season for millions of amidst high drama in the hard-fought race to and Akbaruddin. investigators in connection with his dealings families." said Susan Tercero, group vice- the world court. India refused to budge against any kind of with Singh concerning the loan guarantees. president of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade In one of its "biggest diplomatic victories" pressure and insisted to complete the (Source: Newsday) in a news release. "We are thrilled to once in the UN, Bhandari got 183 of the 193 votes in democratic process. It was a mystery what again come together as a nation to give this the General Assembly and secured all 15 votes transpired in the next two hours that forced Bilkis Bano case... gift of joy and wonder to all." in the Security Council to fill the final Britain to withdraw from the race. Featured stars included Harry Connick Jr., vacancy on The Hague-based International In Washington, US President Donald government for apprising it on whether any Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Harvey, Jane Court of Justice after separate but Trump convened a meeting with secretary of disciplinary action has been initiated against Krakowski, Gaten Matarazzo, Chrissy Metz, simultaneous elections were held at The UN state Rex Tillerson and the US Ambassador to policemen convicted in the 2002 Bilkis Bano John O'Hurley, Martha Stewart and Thalia, headquarters. the UN Nikki Haley.With Bhandari's election, gangrape case. along with performances by Gwen Stefani and The Ministry of External Affairs and Britain will not have a judge on the world A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak the Radio City Rockettes. Permanent Mission of India to the United court's 15-member panel for the first time. Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Nations in New York mounted stellar efforts Also for the first time in 70 years, a permanent Chandrachud, considered the submission of India's Nominee Dalveer... since June when New Delhi confirmed member of the Security Council lost to a non- Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Dalveer Bhandari's name for the permanent member for a seat in the ICJ. representing the state government, that some conducted independently, but concurrently International Court of Justice. Bhandari's victory is also a big boost for more time be given to get instruction on the - at the Security Council and the General India's Ambassador to the United Nations India in Kulbhushan Jadhav's case. The ICJ is authorities concerned in the case. Assembly. He remained the sole candidate for Syed Akbaruddin sought the support of likely to deliver its verdict in the case in The bench listed the plea for hearing in the the position after the United Kingdom nearly 175 nations, including the permanent December. Pakistan has already appointed an first week of January. withdrew the nomination of Christopher members of the Security Council. External ad-hoc judge to the ICJ for the case. Bhandari's The bench, however, made it clear that the Greenwood. Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj telephoned victory means, now India will also have its separate plea, seeking enhancement of Bhandari joins Ronny Abraham of France, her counterparts from nearly 60 countries to own judge in the court. The ICJ has a bench of compensation to be awarded to Bilkis Bano, Antônio Augusto Cançado Trindade (Brazil), get Bhandari re-elected. 15 judges, five of whom are elected every three would be taken up next week for hearing. Nawaf Salam (Lebanon), and Abdulqawi Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought the years for a nine-year term. To be elected, the The apex court had already granted time, Ahmed Yusuf (Somalia) as the five judges who support during his meetings with world candidate needed majority in both the on October 23, to the state government to will serve along with ten other judges at the leaders. "India never indulged in negative chambers. apprise it whether any departmental action ICJ. Their nine-year terms begin 6 February campaign. It was run on the strength of our had been initiated or taken against police 2018. candidate and strength of India strong Town of Oyster Bay... officers whose conviction was upheld in the The Court is composed of 15 judges, who constitutional system," a diplomat said. Bilkis Bano gangrape case. are elected by an absolute majority in both the British Permanent Representative to the counts to the alleged corruption and The Bombay High Court had on May 4 General Assembly and Security Council. Five UN Matthew Rycroft also mounted hectic kickback case which Eastern District federal upheld the conviction and life imprisonment seats come up for election every three years. efforts. Rycroft said in his letter to the prosecutors have already brought against of 12 people in the gangrape case, while There is no bar on consecutive terms. members the current deadlock is unlikely to Venditto, Nassau County Executive Edward setting aside the acquittal of seven people Established in 1945, and based in The Hague be broken by further rounds of voting and the Mangano and Mangano's wife, Linda. The including policemen and doctors. in the Netherlands, the ICJ - informally UK therefore has decided to withdraw Manganos are not accused in the securities Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped in March, known as the 'World Court' - settles legal Greenwood's nomination. fraud. 2002, while she was pregnant, lost seven of her disputes between States and gives advisory "In taking this step, we have borne in mind The thrust of the new charges accuse family members in the aftermath of the opinions on legal questions that have been the close relationship that the United Venditto and unnamed others of being Godhra train burning incident. referred to it by other authorized UN organs. Kingdom and India have always enjoyed and instrumental in the creation of the securities The bench had convicted seven persons, The election of the first members of the World we will continue to enjoy...," Rycroft said. fraud and then failing to disclose in the town's including five policemen and two doctors, for public offerings what federal prosecutors said not performing their duties (sections 218) and is the crux of the fraud: having the town tampering of evidence (section 201) under the conceal millions in indirect loan guarantees Indian Penal Code (IPC). to an unidentified Co-conspirator. Sources The convicted policemen and doctors are have said the Co-Conspirator is former Narpat Singh, Idris Abdul Saiyed, Bikabhai restaurateur Harendra Singh. Patel, Ramsingh Bhabhor, Sombhai Gori, In a parallel action, the Securities and Arun Kumar Prasad (doctor) and Sangeeta Exchange Commission also filed a separate Kumar Prasad (doctor). NEW YORK- DALLAS civil suit, accusing Venditto and the town of A special court had on January 21, 2008, securities fraud. convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment The 21 new charges Venditto faces are: one 11 men in the case. count of securities fraud; one count of They later approached the Bombay High MARKETING conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to Court challenging their conviction and sought securities offerings; and 19 counts of wire for the trial court's order to be quashed. fraud related to securities offerings. The CBI had also filed an appeal in the high Venditto's arraignment on the new court seeking harsher punishment of death STAFF REQUIRED indictment is tentatively scheduled for for three of the convicted on the grounds that December 5th. The Manganos - who are not they were the main perpetrators of the crime. We are looking for marketing persons for The Indian charged with securities fraud - are also According to the prosecution, on March 3, required to appear and plead to the 2002, Bilkis Bano's family was attacked by a Panorama print editions and the web portal at a couple of superseding indictment. mob at Randhikpur village near Ahmedabad locations which include Long Island, Queens, Manhattan and The overall securities fraud and conspiracy during the post-Godhra riots and seven Buffalo in New York,Jersey City and Edison in New Jersey, counts includes all 30 security offerings the members of her family were killed. Stamford in Connecticut, Atlanta in Georgia, Houston and town made between 2010 and 2016. But some The trial in the case began in Ahmedabad. are not included in the individual wire fraud However, after Bilkis Bano expressed Dallas in Texas, and Chicago in Illinois. counts because the federal statute of apprehensions that witnesses could be limitations on such crimes goes back only five harmed and CBI evidence tampered, the Persons with experience in newspaper reporting will be years, to December of 2012. Supreme Court transferred the case to preferred. Each fraud count carries a maximum Mumbai in August 2004. (Source: PTI) #@ The individual must be a person with experience in marketing and public relations, confident, independent and able to handle marketing on his/her own with minimum support from the management. Compensation will be based on experience with up to 40% revenue created by the individual.

Anyone who would like to work with us part time and on the basis of revenue sharing may email to [email protected] or contact at 646-247-9458. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 TRAVEL 34 MYSORE: CITY OF ROYAL PAST & REGAL REMNANTS ocated at the base of the Chamundi Hills about 150 kms away from LBangalore, Mysore is the second most populous and the second largest city in the state of Karnataka. One of south India’s most famous tourist destinations, Mysore is synonymous to royal past and regal remnants. Glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings mark the city’s tourism scene. The most famous dynasty that ruled the city is of the Wodeyars. This is also the place that has seen the rise and revolt of Tipu Sultan. Apart from history, Mysore is also known for the production of premium silk, sandalwood and incense. Not to mention the fact that Mysore is one of India’s best places to practice yoga. When you are in Mysore you are so close to royalty that you feel like a king of lost land itself. The reason behind this is simple; almost all the major places to visit in Mysore are related to some story of history and glory. In this city, you are never too far away from a heritage building or a mansion with royal connections and lineages. There is a reason why Mysore is called the City of Palaces! The iconic Mysore palace continues to be the face of all the heritage buildings of the city but there are other places also that will take you a step closer to royal living. These places include Jaganmohan Palace, Royal Orchid Metropole, Clock Tower, Gun House, Town Hall, Wellington Lodge, Rajendra Vilas Palace, Karanji Mansion, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Crawford Hall, Brindavan Gardens, St.Philomena's Church, Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Shri Chamundi Temple and Srirangapatna. BRINDAVAN GARDENS One of the most popular places amongst the locals of Mysore and by tourists is the famous Brindavan Gardens. Located about 19kms from the heart of Mysore these gorgeous gardens are laid out below the Krishnaraja Sagar dam built across the river Cauvery. These gardens are famous for the illuminated dancing fountains that looks stunning after sunset. The Krishnaraja Sagar Dam itself is a superb example of excellent engineering and is one of the major tourist attraction in Mysore. ST PHILOMENA'S CHURCH This gorgeous St.Philomena's Church was built in 1956 and is one of the major churches in the country. The illuminated church looks stunning in the evening and is a magnificent site not to be missed. The Cathedral is amongst the most regal churches in India. Drawing motivation from Germany's Cologne Cathedral, this colossal church was built in the neo-Gothic style. ART GALLERY The Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery in Mysore is considered as one of the best art Chamundi hills is the most famous temple in Shakti Peetha or powerful energy centres, and Mahishasura. galleries in South India because of its Mysore, since Goddess Chamundi or one of the eighteen Maha Shakti Peethas of the brilliant collection of paintings and artifacts Chamundeshwari is the presiding deity of world. It is also called Krouncha Peetham MAHARAJA’S PALACE that once belonged to the Wodeyars of Mysore. Mysore. She is the tutelary deity held in great because the area where it is located was known Mysore Maharaja Palace is one of the The three-storied Jaganmohan Palace was regard for hundreds of years by the royal by the name of Krouncha Puri in the Vedic Era. biggest and the most stunning monuments in converted into this art gallery in 1875. The family of Mysore. Initially the temple was The holy temple of Goddess the country. Also known as Amba Vilas, it is gallery has a remarkable collection of small, but over the past few centuries, as a Chamundeshwari is perched atop the located in the heart of the city of Mysore. The Rembrandt paintings. This collection is so result of the aids and development made by the Chamundi Hill. It is located 13 kilometres from palace was initially built by the Wodeyar kings exclusive that after Mysore it is Russia where Mysore Maharajas it has become a big temple. the city of Mysore or Mysuru as it was in the 14th century. Designed by the famous these paintings could be found. In the ancient times, human and animal originally named. The heritage city stand-out British architect, Henry Irwin, it was built for sacrifices were often made at this temple, but for the shrine of Chamundeshwari, who is the the twenty-fourth Wodeyar Raja. It was the SHRI CHAMUNDI TEMPLE were stopped in the 18th century. slayer of demons Chanda and Munda, as well residence of the Wodeyar Maharaja of the The Chamundi Temple on top of the The temple of goddess Chamundeshwari is a as the invincible king of demons, Mysore State. Source: HappyTrips THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 NEW YORK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 NYC Commission On Human Rights charges 12 National and Local Businesses for Discriminating against Job Applicants with criminal histories

NEW YORK (TIP): The NYC Commission on Human Rights applications nationwide. announced charges today against 12 local and national "Employers should consider my skills and qualifications, businesses for violating the Fair Chance Act, including Estée not my past," said Tomas Ramos, a victim of criminal history Lauder, Family Dollar, Kroll Associates, Tavern on the Green, discrimination. "How is anyone supposed to get ahead when Serafina Restaurants, Resorts World Casino, Barilla they stop you at the door? Thankfully, New York City has a Restaurants, Best Market, Goldfarb Properties, inVentiv strong law that protects people from this kind of Health, Safeguard Self Storage, and Aaron's Rent-to-Own, discrimination and a venue that can help you fight it when it which together employ more than 140,000 people nationwide happens. No one should be defined by their past mistakes. according to a combination of online sources. The complaints Hopefully cases like mine will help more people realize that are the result of evidence collected by Commission testers they have rights and that they deserve a fair chance at following tips and complaints. The businesses have been strengthen communities and lower recidivism, but employers employment." notified of the charges and the Commission awaits their have access to a broader range of qualified candidates to Since the enactment of the Fair Chance Act, the response. consider. I'm pleased that the NYC Commission on Human Commission has been vigorously enforcing the Law, including: Under the Fair Chance Act, which amended the NYC Human Rights is forcefully pursuing those who, to their own Launching 190 Commission-initiated investigations into Rights Law in October 2015, it is illegal in New York City for detriment, are not providing this fair chance, and I am criminal history discrimination in 2016. public and private employers with four or more employees to confident that, with the protection of this legislation, both Conducting 235 tests for criminal history discrimination in inquire or make statements about a job applicant's criminal policies and attitudes in hiring will have to change." 2016. history during the hiring process, including on job "One of the most important stabilizing factors in a person's Receiving 200 reports of criminal history discrimination in applications and in employment ads, until a conditional offer life is a job. That is why the Fair Chance Act is so important for employment in 2016. of employment has been made. The Law gives individuals with people on probation: knowing that they will not be Currently investigating more than 150 claims of criminal a criminal history an equal opportunity to enter the workforce discriminated against when they apply for a job removes a key history discrimination. and a chance to move forward with their lives and support barrier to their employment prospects," said NYC Probation Levying civil penalties and damages against employers who themselves and their families. There are more than 9.2 million Commissioner, Ana M. Bermúdez. "I thank the NYC violate the Law, including $65,000 in fines and damages against individuals who have a criminal record in New York State, Commission on Human Rights for continuing to partner with an ad agency, $25,000 in damages against a construction according to Department of Justice, disproportionately people us in increasing opportunity for people on probation and company, and $14,650 in damages against residential service of color. helping ensure that New York City is safe and fair for all of us." non-profit, among others. The Commission also announced fines against Yelp totaling Today's charges against the 12 local and national businesses Requiring training on the Fair Chance Act and the NYC $30,000 in civil penalties and damages for violating the NYC are the result of the Commission's testing program which Human Rights Law for managerial staff and employees as part Human Rights Law by discriminating against a job applicant uncovered questions about job applicants' criminal history on of settlement agreements. with criminal history. As part of the settlement, Yelp has online job applications, in violation of the NYC Human Rights Publishing rules on the Fair Chance Act this year, the first committed to not inquiring about applicants' criminal Law. The Commission has notified the businesses of the in Commission history, to provide additional clarity to histories during interviews or on applications nationwide. violations and awaits their response. Possible civil penalties in businesses on its enforcement of the Fair Chance Act. "Everyone deserves a fair shot at employment, including these and any discrimination cases depend on a range of The Commission also regularly educates New Yorkers about those with a criminal record," said Deputy Commissioner of factors, including the size and sophistication of the business, their rights and obligations under the Law, conducting 250 the Law Enforcement Bureau at the NYC Commission on the willfulness of the violation, the extent to which the outreach events on this protection last year alone. The Human Rights, Hollis V.Pfitsch. "The NYC Human Rights Law business cooperated with the Law Enforcement Bureau's Commission also partners with the NYC Department of was specifically amended to prohibit employers from asking investigation, whether levying civil penalties is necessary to Probation to provide workshops for New Yorkers reentering applicants about their criminal history before offering them a deter future violations, and the fine's impact on the business. the workforce, as well as workshops with the New York State job, so people can be considered based on their skills and The Commission also announced a settlement with Yelp Department of Corrections and at Commission Community qualifications first, not their past. We hope these charges send following an investigation into a complaint by an individual Services Centers in all five boroughs. Additionally, the a clear message to employers across the City that the who alleged that he was illegally denied employment because Commission partners with local Chambers of Commerce and Commission will not tolerate discrimination based on of his criminal record. New Yorker Tomas Ramos, who applied business associations to educate them and their members on criminal history and that we will continue to vigorously test, to work at Yelp in February 2016 as an Account Executive, was their responsibilities under the Law. investigate, and hold employers who violate the Law told by a recruiter that his professional "background really If you or someone you know believes they are the victim of accountable so that every hardworking New Yorker who wants impressed [the] recruiting team." After several successful criminal history discrimination, call 311 and ask for NYC a job can find one." interviews, Yelp told Mr. Ramos that he must authorize a Commission on Human Rights or call the Commission's "Good laws are the first step, but they are only as good as our criminal background check. One week later, the recruiter told Infoline at 718-722-3131. Reports may also be filed anonymously. outreach and our enforcement," said Manhattan Borough him that his background check contained information that People may also report discrimination on the Commission's President Gale A. Brewer. "I was proud to sponsor the Fair would prevent Yelp from hiring him and cancelled his final website. Learn more about employment protections against Chance Act with Council Member Jumaane Williams, but I'm interview, in violation of the NYC Human Rights Law. discrimination in New York City at prouder still to see the Human Rights Commission enforcing it The Commission investigated and settled the case with Yelp, www.nyc.gov/humanrights. and ensuring that employers end discrimination against negotiating $20,000 in emotional distress damages for Mr. "The Fair Chance Act ensures fairness for people who face applicants with criminal records." Ramos and a $10,000 fine for breaking the Law. Yelp discrimination when applying for jobs. However, without "Two years ago, we enacted the Fair Chance Act to provide immediately admitted liability, cooperated with the enforcement, many employers may believe they can disregard more equity in hiring and give those with criminal records investigation, agreed to train all 800 plus New York City-based this crucial law," said Nicole Salk, an attorney at Brooklyn who have paid their debt to society an equal opportunity to employees on the Fair Chance Act, post a Notice of Rights Legal Services. "We applaud the NYC Human Rights compete for jobs as they reenter the workforce," said Council poster in their offices, and committed to not inquire about Commission for their strong enforcement of the Fair Chance Member Jumaane D. Williams. "Not only does employment applicants' criminal history during interviews or on Act." Leonardo da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million in NY: Christie's

NEW YORK: A 500-year-old painting institutional collections. he raises his right in benediction. painting at $450 million. The final price came believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci sold for Dated by Christie's to around 1500, the oil on It was an incongruous solitary Old Master to $450.3 million including the buyer's $450.3 million in New York on Wednesday, panel sold after 19 minutes of frenzied bidding in the flagship November postwar and premium. smashing a new world record for the most in a historic sale, the star lot of the November contemporary sale, which attracts the biggest Its seller Dmitry Rybolovlev, the boss of expensive work of art sold at auction, art season in the US financial capital. spenders in the high-octane world of soccer club AS Monaco, accuses Yves Bouvier Christie's said. The price throws shade at its Russian international billionaire art collectors. of conning him out of hundreds of million The stunning price for "Salvator Mundi," billionaire seller, who has sued a Swiss art Auctioneer Jussi Pylkkanen opened dollars by overcharging him on a string of which depicts Jesus Christ, more than dealer in Monaco for allegedly swindling him bidding at $75 million, pulling in 45 bids from deals, and pocketing the difference. doubled the previous record of $179.4 million into parting with $127.5 million for the work clients on the phone and in the room. "Salvator Mundi" had been at the heart of paid for Pablo Picasso's "The Women of in 2013. Whoops and applause rippled through the that battle. It was not immediately clear what Algiers (Version O)" in New York in 2015. The exact value of private sales are often packed room of nearly 1,000 spectators as the impact the sale would have on court Lost for years only to resurface at a regional not revealed. But a Willem de Kooning bids quickly escalated into unchartered proceedings. US auction in 2005, Christie's says it is one of painting and a Gauguin were reportedly sold territory, coming down to two head-to-head Bouvier bought the work at Sotheby's for fewer than 20 Da Vinci paintings+ generally separately for $300 million each in 2015, rivals on the telephone. $80 million in 2013. He resold it within days to accepted as being from the Renaissance according to US media reports. The identity of the buyer was not the Russian tycoon, for $127.5 million, netting master's own hand. The Da Vinci depicts a half-length figure of immediately disclosed. a $47.5 million profit. Bouvier has denied any All the others are held in museum or Jesus, holding a crystal orb in his left hand as Pylkkanen eventually hammered the wrongdoing. (AFP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 SPORTS 35 ENGLAND COLLAPSE TO 302 ALL OUT IN ASHES TEST

BRISBANE (TIP): England lost six wickets to collapse to 302 all out as Australia roared back in the first Ashes Test on day two at the Gabba on Nov 24. The tourists were building their first innings in an 83-run partnership between Dawid Malan and Moeen Ali before Malan's dismissal triggered a clatter of wickets before lunch. Joe Root's team tumbled from 246 for four to be all out as Australia seized the upper hand following an attritional opening day. Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins each took three wickets and spinner Nathan Lyon two to bundle out the tourists with six wickets for 56. Malan, the Middlesex left-hander, hit 11 fours in his third Test fifty before he top-edged a Mitchell Starc lifter and was caught by Shaun Marsh at deep square leg for 56. Seven balls later, in the 104th over, off-spinner Lyon removed all-rounder Moeen Ali leg before wicket for 38, with the dismissal confirmed on review. Lyon, who was threatening with his drift and turn, struck again with the first ball of his next over, bowling Chris Woakes for a duck. Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow followed shortly afterwards for nine, as he attempted to pull Pat Cummins only to dolly to gloveman Tim Paine for his first catch on his Test return after seven years in the wilderness. Jake Ball smacked three fours before he was snapped up by a diving David Warner at leg slip off Starc for 14, and Stuart Broad was dropped by Marsh before he went for 20 to an outfield catch by Peter Handscomb. Starc finished with three for 77, Cummins took three for 85 and Lyon two for 78. Malan had looked in command before his false shot to a Starc lifter and batted for 130 balls in his first Ashes Test, hitting some impressive Australia's Mitchell Marsh (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after taking a successful catch to dismiss England's batsman Dawid Malan on boundaries. Source: AFP the second day of their first Ashes Test match, in Brisbane. ‘NO TIME TO PREPARE Hong Kong Open: Sindhu sails FOR SA, NEED BOUNCY TRACKS VS LANKA’ through, Nehwal exits NAGPUR (TIP): India captain Virat Kohli admitted that the team management had “no choice” but to request for hard bouncy tracks for HONG KONG (TIP): Second seed PV the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka with Sindhu sailed into the women's singles little time left to prepare for the South Africa quarterfinals with a comfortable win series. The skipper once again spoke in a while compatriot Saina Nehwal crashed roundabout manner on the cramped schedule, out of the Hong Kong Open Superseries. which hampers preparation. Sindhu, who slipped a place to be Asked if he had asked for bouncy tracks, number three in the world rankings Kohli gave a direct answer, saying: “Yes, because released on Thursday, defeated Japan's unfortunately we get only two days before we fly Aya Ohori 21-14, 21-17 in a second round to South Africa after this series gets over. So we match lasting 39 minutes. It was Sindhu's have no choice but try to be in a game situation third win over the Japanese in as many and think of what’s coming ahead of us. meetings. “Had we got a month off ideally, we would The Indian faces another Japanese, have done a proper preparation in a camp sort of fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi, in the scenario but we have to sort of make do with quarterfinals on Friday. what we have.” The Indian team will finish their Tenth-ranked Nehwal, however, ran out limited overs engagement against the islanders of steam to lose to China's Chen Yufei and on December 24 (final T20) before they fly off to eighth seed 21-18, 19-21, 10-21 in a second South Africa on December 27. Kohli stressed on round match lasting an hour. The players the necessity to space out series as at times the met for the first time. team needed to do its preparation differently for It was also curtains for India in the a bigger series. “As usual cramped for time, men's singles after 10th-ranked HS which I think we needed to assess in future as Prannoy went down fighting to Japan's well because we very easily assess the team Kazumasa Sakai 21-11, 10-21, 15-21 in a 54- when we go abroad but we don’t look at how minute battle. The 23-ranked Japanese got many days we have got to prepare before we go to the better of Prannoy for the third time in a particular place to play,”the skipper said ahead as many matches. of the second Test against Sri Lanka. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017